Battery turning conveying device and battery conveying system

Abstract

The utility model provides a battery turning conveying device and a battery conveying system, the battery turning conveying device comprises a conveying mechanism and a driving mechanism, the conveying mechanism comprises a conveying belt and a rack, the conveying belt is movably arranged on the rack, and the conveying belt is used for bearing and conveying a battery; the driving mechanism acts on the rack and is used for driving the rack to do eccentric rotation, the rack can do reciprocating motion between a first position and a second position, the motion direction of the conveying belt is a first direction when the rack is in the first position, the motion direction of the conveying belt is a second direction when the rack is in the second position, and an included angle exists between the first direction and the second direction; according to the utility model, the transfer of the battery on the two conveying lines with an included angle is realized, the reciprocating motion between the two conveying lines can be realized, and the rack can directly perform eccentric rotation after the battery is loaded into or unloaded from the conveying belt, so that the waiting time for loading and unloading the battery is shortened, the operation efficiency is improved, and the cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lithium battery production, in particular to a battery turning conveying device and a battery conveying system. Background Art

[0002] In the lithium battery manufacturing process, the batteries are mainly transported between various processes by belt conveyor lines. Usually two or four batteries are transported in groups. Due to the limitations of process and site planning, the batteries are not always transported in a straight line during transportation. There are scenarios where they have to turn, such as a 90-degree turn.

[0003] In the prior art, a turning conveying equipment such as a corner machine is usually used, which is made into a separate module and rotated 90 degrees around the center to complete the transportation of the battery. In this way, the corner machine needs to leave a certain gap with the upstream and downstream conveyors. One solution is to use lifting rollers at the gap to assist the battery in and out of the corner machine, and lower the rollers when the corner machine rotates to ensure that the 90-degree rotation of the corner machine will not interfere with the upstream and downstream conveyors; another solution is to move the corner machine outward along the diagonal of the upstream and downstream conveyors to be docked to provide space for the corner machine to complete the rotation. After that, the corner machine rotates 90 degrees and then moves to the outside to dock with the downstream conveyor, which can also prevent the 90-degree rotation process of the corner machine from interfering with the upstream and downstream conveyors. However, none of the above solutions can make the corner machine rotate 90 degrees directly, which increases the waiting time for the battery to enter and exit the corner machine and has low operating efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a battery turning conveying device and a battery conveying system, which are used to solve the defect of low operating efficiency of turning conveying equipment in the prior art.

[0005] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a battery turning conveying device, comprising:

[0006] A conveying mechanism, comprising a conveyor belt and a frame, wherein the conveyor belt is movably arranged on the frame, and the conveyor belt is used to carry and convey batteries;

[0007] A driving mechanism acts on the frame to drive the frame to rotate eccentrically, and the frame can reciprocate between a first position and a second position. When the frame is in the first position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt is a first direction. When the frame is in the second position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt is a second direction. There is an angle between the first direction and the second direction.

[0008] According to the battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model, limiting structures are arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt, and the limiting structures include a plurality of limiting plates, and the plurality of limiting plates are arranged on the frame along the moving direction of the conveyor belt.

[0009] The battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model further includes a blocking mechanism, wherein the blocking mechanism includes a baffle, and the baffle is liftably arranged above the conveyor belt.

[0010] According to the battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model, the blocking mechanism also includes a support beam and a lifting drive device, the support beam is connected between a pair of limit plates on different sides, the lifting drive device is installed on the support beam, and the driving end of the lifting drive device is connected to the baffle.

[0011] According to the battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model, it also includes a guiding mechanism, which includes a guide rod and a guide sleeve. The guide sleeve is arranged on the support beam, the guide rod is axially movably arranged in the guide sleeve, and the bottom of the guide rod is connected to the baffle.

[0012] The battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model also includes a positioning mechanism, which includes a plurality of partitions, and the space between two adjacent partitions forms a battery accommodating space. The two sides of the battery are respectively abutted against the two adjacent partitions, and a plurality of limiting parts are arranged on the partition along the length direction thereof at intervals, and two adjacent limiting parts are respectively abutted against the two end surfaces of one battery.

[0013] According to the battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model, the positioning mechanism also includes a fixed beam and a connecting frame, the fixed beam is connected between a pair of the limiting plates on different sides, a plurality of the connecting frames are provided, the plurality of the connecting frames are the same in number as the partitions and their positions correspond one to one, the connecting frames are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the fixed beam, the top of the connecting frame is connected to the fixed beam, and the bottom of the connecting frame is connected to the partition.

[0014] According to the battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model, the limiting part is a roller, and the outer circumferential surface of the roller is in contact with the end surface of the battery.

[0015] According to the battery turning conveying device provided by the utility model, the driving mechanism includes a driving motor, the driving motor is arranged below the frame, and the rotating shaft of the driving motor is connected to the frame.

[0016] In the second aspect, the utility model also provides a battery conveying system, comprising a first conveyor, a second conveyor and a battery turning conveying device as described in the first aspect, wherein the first conveyor is used to convey the battery along a first direction, the second conveyor is used to convey the battery along a second direction, and the frame of the battery turning conveying device is movably arranged between the first conveyor and the second conveyor.

[0017] The utility model provides a battery turning conveying device, wherein the conveying mechanism comprises a conveyor belt and a frame, the driving mechanism acts on the frame to drive the frame to perform eccentric rotation, the frame can reciprocate between a first position and a second position, when in the first position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt is the first direction, when in the second position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt is the second direction, and there is an angle between the first direction and the second direction; in this way, the frame is driven by the driving mechanism to perform eccentric rotation, so that the battery can be transferred on two conveyor lines with an angle, so that the battery can be reciprocated between the first position and the second position, so that the battery conveyed along the first direction can be received at the first position, and the battery can be carried by the conveyor belt through the eccentric rotation of the frame to transfer the battery to the second position, and then the battery can be conveyed to the next conveyor line along the second direction to complete the battery turning conveying process, and seamless docking with the two conveyor lines can be achieved, so that the battery can smoothly enter and exit the battery turning conveying device, and after the battery is loaded into or unloaded from the conveyor belt, the frame can directly perform eccentric rotation, thereby reducing the waiting time for battery loading and unloading, improving the operation efficiency, and saving the cost.

[0018] The utility model also provides a battery conveying system, including a first conveyor, a second conveyor and the above-mentioned battery turning conveying device. The derivation process of this beneficial effect is generally similar to the derivation process of the beneficial effect brought about by the above-mentioned battery turning conveying device, and will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a battery turning conveying device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a side view of the battery turning conveying device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a top view of the battery conveying system provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Frame;

[0025] 3. Driving mechanism; 31. Driving motor; 32. Speed ​​reducer; 33. Support; 34. Bending plate;

[0026] 4. Limiting structure; 5. Baffle; 6. Support beam; 7. Lifting drive device; 8. Guide rod; 9. Guide sleeve; 10. Partition plate; 11. Limiting part; 12. Fixed beam; 13. Connecting frame;

[0027] 14. First conveyor; 15. Second conveyor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] Combine the following Figures 1 to 3 A battery turning conveying device and a battery conveying system provided in the embodiments of the utility model are described.

[0030] The present embodiment provides a battery turning conveying device, which includes: a conveying mechanism and a driving mechanism 3 .

[0031] Among them, the conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt 1 and a frame 2, the conveyor belt 1 is movably arranged on the frame 2, and the conveyor belt 1 is used to carry and transport batteries; the driving mechanism 3 acts on the frame 2, and is used to drive the frame 2 to rotate eccentrically, and the frame 2 can reciprocate between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1 is a first direction, and when in the second position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1 is a second direction, and there is an angle between the first direction and the second direction.

[0032] It can be known from the above scheme that the utility model drives the frame 2 to rotate eccentrically through the driving mechanism 3, so that it moves back and forth between the first position and the second position. The first position and the second position correspond to conveyors respectively, so that the battery conveyed by the conveyor along the first direction can be received at the first position, and the battery is carried by the conveyor belt 1 through the eccentric rotation of the frame 2 to transfer the battery to the second position, and then the battery is conveyed to another conveyor along the second direction through the conveyor belt 1 to complete the battery turning and conveying process; such a setting can realize the transfer of batteries on two conveyor lines with an angle, and can reciprocate between the two conveyor lines, and can realize seamless docking with the two conveyor lines, so that materials can smoothly enter and exit the battery turning conveying device, and after the battery is loaded or unloaded from the conveyor belt 1, the frame 2 can directly rotate eccentrically, which reduces the waiting time for battery loading and unloading, improves operating efficiency, and saves costs.

[0033] In this embodiment, a limiting structure 4 is provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 1. For example, the limiting structure 4 may include a plurality of limiting plates, and the plurality of limiting plates are provided on the frame 2 along the moving direction of the conveyor belt 1. Figure 1 As shown, a plurality of limit plates are respectively arranged on the racks 2 on both sides of the conveyor belt 1. The number of limit plates on each side is arranged according to the actual length of the rack 2, for example, it can be three or more, and the plurality of limit plates are arranged at equal intervals. By arranging the limit plates on both sides of the conveyor belt 1, the batteries on both sides of the rack 2 are protected, and the batteries can be prevented from being thrown out of the conveyor belt 1 during the eccentric rotation of the rack 2.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, a blocking mechanism is also included, which includes a baffle 5, which is liftably arranged above the conveyor belt 1. After the battery is placed on the conveyor belt 1, it can limit the battery from the front and rear ends of the battery along the moving direction of the conveyor belt to prevent it from moving.

[0035] With such arrangement, the baffle 5 limits the battery at both ends, which can further improve the stability of the battery during the eccentric rotation of the frame 2, prevent the battery from moving and falling, and help ensure the quality of the battery.

[0036] Preferably, a flexible material is provided on the side of the baffle 5 corresponding to the battery, for example, a rubber pad, a rubber plate or other flexible member is provided on the bottom surface of the baffle 5 to avoid rigid contact between the baffle 5 and the battery to damage the battery, thereby playing a buffering and protective role.

[0037] Specifically, the blocking mechanism further includes a support beam 6 and a lifting drive device 7. The support beam 6 is connected between a pair of limit plates on different sides. The lifting drive device 7 is installed on the support beam 6. The driving end of the lifting drive device 7 is connected to the baffle 5. Figure 1 As shown, the support beam 6 is connected between a pair of corresponding limit plates on both sides of the conveyor belt 1 to form a support frame, so that the limit plates can also play a supporting role. The length direction of the support beam 6 can be perpendicular to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1. The lifting drive device 7 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder. The cylinder barrel is fixed on the support beam 6, and the piston rod is vertically arranged. The free end of the piston rod is connected to the baffle 5, driving the baffle 5 to move up and down. When placing batteries on the conveyor belt 1, the baffle 5 is lifted, and the baffle 5 is lowered after the batteries are placed.

[0038] Furthermore, it also includes a guiding mechanism, which includes a guide rod 8 and a guide sleeve 9. The guide sleeve 9 is arranged on the support beam 6, and the guide rod 8 and the guide sleeve 9 are adapted to each other. The guide rod 8 is axially movably arranged in the guide sleeve 9, and the bottom of the guide rod 8 is connected to the baffle 5. In this way, by setting up the guiding mechanism, the guide rod 8 is always axially reciprocating in the guide sleeve 9, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and ensuring that the baffle 5 is always lifted and lowered in the vertical direction.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, a lifting drive device 7 can be arranged on a support beam 6, and the lifting drive device 7, such as a cylinder, can be arranged in the middle of the support beam 6, and the above-mentioned guide mechanisms are respectively arranged on both sides of the cylinder, and the bottom ends of the two guide rods 8 are connected to the baffle 5, and the stability of the movement of the baffle 5 is ensured by the two guide rods 8.

[0040] In this embodiment, a positioning mechanism is also included. The positioning mechanism includes a plurality of partitions 10. The partitions 10 can be arranged parallel to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1. The space between two adjacent partitions 10 forms a battery accommodating space. The two sides of the battery are respectively abutted against the two adjacent partitions 10. A plurality of limiting portions 11 are arranged on the partition 10 at intervals along its length direction. Two adjacent limiting portions 11 are respectively abutted against the two end surfaces of a battery.

[0041] With such arrangement, the conveyor belt 1 can be divided into several battery placement areas by multiple partitions 10, so that the batteries can be placed neatly and orderly, and multiple batteries can be arranged at intervals to avoid damage caused by mutual contact and collision. The batteries can be positioned and constrained along the length direction of the partition 10 by multiple limiting parts 11, and contact between two adjacent batteries in this direction can also be avoided. The utility model can limit the batteries along the moving direction of the conveyor belt 1 during the battery transfer process by setting a positioning mechanism. Combined with the above-mentioned blocking mechanism and limiting plate, the batteries can be positioned in the front and rear directions and left and right directions during the battery transfer process, thereby improving the stability of the battery transfer process and ensuring the battery quality.

[0042] Preferably, a flexible member, such as a rubber pad or a rubber plate, is provided on the surface of the separator 10 corresponding to the battery to prevent the separator 10 from making rigid contact with the battery and causing damage to the battery.

[0043] Optionally, the limiting portion 11 is a roller or a stopper with an arc-shaped structure, and the outer circumference of the roller contacts the end face of the battery. The arc-shaped surface of the roller contacts the battery to avoid damage to the battery. The roller can be a rubber roller.

[0044] Specifically, the positioning mechanism also includes a fixed beam 12 and a connecting frame 13. The fixed beam 12 is connected between a pair of limit plates on different sides. The connecting frames 13 are the same in number and position as the partitions 10. The multiple connecting frames 13 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the fixed beam 12. The top of the connecting frame 13 is connected to the fixed beam 12, and the bottom of the connecting frame 13 is connected to the partition 10. Figure 1As shown, the fixed beam 12 is connected between a pair of corresponding limit plates on both sides of the conveyor belt 1, and the limit plates support the fixed beam 12. The length direction of the fixed beam 12 can be perpendicular to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1. A plurality of connecting frames 13 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the fixed beam 12. The top of the connecting frame 13 is connected to the fixed beam 12, and can be detachably connected by bolts. The bottom of the connecting frame 13 is connected to the partition 10 to fix the partition 10.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, three limit plates are vertically arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt 1, and the limit plates on both sides correspond to each other. A pair of middle limit plates is used to install the fixed beam 12, and the two pairs of limit plates at both ends are used to install the support beam 6. The length directions of the support beam 6 and the fixed beam 12 are perpendicular to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1. A liftable baffle 5 is arranged under the support beam 6, and the baffle 5 and the support beam 6 are parallel to each other. Four batteries are arranged on the conveyor belt 1 at equal intervals along the length direction of the support beam 6, and are constrained at both ends of the battery by two baffles 5. A plurality of connecting frames 13 are evenly spaced on the fixed beam 12, and a partition 10 is connected to the bottom of the connecting frame 13. The length direction of the partition 10 is parallel to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1, and the partition 10 is used to separate two adjacent batteries and prevent the battery from moving along the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1 through the limiting portion 11.

[0046] In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 includes a driving motor 31 . The driving motor 31 is disposed below the frame 2 . The rotating shaft of the driving motor 31 is connected to the frame 2 to drive the frame 2 to rotate eccentrically.

[0047] Optionally, it also includes an adapter and a reducer 32, the reducer 32 is connected to the drive motor 31 in transmission connection to achieve the adjustment of the rotational speed, the adapter can be a support 33, the support 33 is connected to the bending plate 34 at the bottom of one side of the frame 2, the support 33 is connected to the output shaft of the reducer 32, the support 33 includes two clamping blocks, the two clamping blocks are connected by bolts, and are used to clamp the output shaft, so that it can be used to lock the output shaft to improve the reliability and stability of the connection.

[0048] An embodiment of the utility model also provides a battery conveying system, including a first conveyor 14, a second conveyor 15 and the above-mentioned battery turning conveying device, the first conveyor 14 is used to convey the battery along a first direction, the second conveyor 15 is used to convey the battery along a second direction, and the frame 2 of the battery turning conveying device is movably arranged between the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15.

[0049] It should be noted that when the driving mechanism 3 drives the frame 2 to rotate eccentrically, it is necessary to ensure that when the frame 2 rotates eccentrically around the rotation axis, the frame 2 does not interfere with the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15. For example, the rotation axis of the frame 2 is set on the side of the frame 2.

[0050] In this way, the frame 2 of the above-mentioned battery turning conveyor device can be movably arranged between the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15, and can move back and forth between the two conveyors, so as to realize the transfer of batteries on two conveyor lines with an angle, and can realize seamless docking with the two conveyors, so that materials can smoothly enter and exit the battery turning conveyor device, and after the battery is loaded into or unloaded from the conveyor belt 1, the frame 2 can directly rotate eccentrically, which reduces the waiting time for battery loading and unloading, improves operating efficiency, and saves costs.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15 are both belt conveyors, and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 90°, that is, the belt movement direction on the first conveyor 14 and the belt movement direction on the second conveyor 15 are perpendicular to each other. Through the above-mentioned battery turning conveying device, the battery completes a 90° conveying direction conversion and moves from the first position to the second position to send the battery from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. The working time is about 10s, and after being sent to the second conveyor, it returns to the first position, and so on.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the rotation center of the frame 2 is determined according to the position and interval between the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15. For example, the rotation center is close to the first conveyor 14, and the drive motor 31 can be fixed at the rotation position, thereby reducing the space occupied; of course, the rotation center can also be set at other positions. For example, the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15 are far apart, and the rotation center is set at a position on the side corresponding to the first conveyor 14 and the second conveyor 15.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A battery turning conveying device, characterized in that: include: A conveying mechanism, comprising a conveyor belt (1) and a frame (2), wherein the conveyor belt (1) is movably arranged on the frame (2), and the conveyor belt (1) is used to carry and convey batteries; A driving mechanism (3), the driving mechanism (3) acting on the frame (2) for driving the frame (2) to perform eccentric rotation, the frame (2) being capable of reciprocating between a first position and a second position, when in the first position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt (1) is a first direction, and when in the second position, the movement direction of the conveyor belt (1) is a second direction, and an angle exists between the first direction and the second direction.

2. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting structures (4) are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt (1), and the limiting structures (4) include a plurality of limiting plates, and the plurality of limiting plates are provided on the frame (2) along the moving direction of the conveyor belt (1).

3. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a blocking mechanism, the blocking mechanism comprising a baffle (5), and the baffle (5) is arranged above the conveyor belt (1) in a liftable manner.

4. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The blocking mechanism further comprises a support beam (6) and a lifting drive device (7), wherein the support beam (6) is connected between a pair of limit plates on different sides, the lifting drive device (7) is mounted on the support beam (6), and a driving end of the lifting drive device (7) is connected to the baffle (5).

5. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a guiding mechanism, wherein the guiding mechanism comprises a guiding rod (8) and a guiding sleeve (9), wherein the guiding sleeve (9) is arranged on the supporting beam (6), the guiding rod (8) is axially movably arranged in the guiding sleeve (9), and the bottom of the guiding rod (8) is connected to the baffle (5).

6. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a positioning mechanism, wherein the positioning mechanism comprises a plurality of partitions (10), the space between two adjacent partitions (10) forms a battery accommodating space, the two sides of the battery respectively abut against the two adjacent partitions (10), the partition (10) is provided with a plurality of limiting portions (11) at intervals along its length direction, and two adjacent limiting portions (11) respectively abut against the two end surfaces of one battery.

7. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism also includes a fixed beam (12) and a connecting frame (13), wherein the fixed beam (12) is connected between a pair of the limiting plates on different sides, and a plurality of connecting frames (13) are provided, and the plurality of connecting frames (13) are the same in number as the partition (10) and have one-to-one corresponding positions, and the connecting frames (13) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the fixed beam (12), the top of the connecting frame (13) is connected to the fixed beam (12), and the bottom of the connecting frame (13) is connected to the partition (10).

8. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting portion (11) is a roller, and the outer circumferential surface of the roller is in contact with the end surface of the battery.

9. The battery turning conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) comprises a driving motor (31), the driving motor (31) is arranged below the frame (2), and the rotating shaft of the driving motor (31) is connected to the frame (2).

10. A battery conveying system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first conveyor (14), a second conveyor (15) and a battery turning conveying device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first conveyor (14) is used to convey the batteries along a first direction, the second conveyor (15) is used to convey the batteries along a second direction, and the frame (2) of the battery turning conveying device is movably arranged between the first conveyor (14) and the second conveyor (15).

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