Battery production device and battery production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of battery production, and provides a battery production device and a battery production line. The battery production device comprises an outer cover and an isolation mechanism. The outer cover is provided with a feeding port. The isolation mechanism comprises an isolation structure and a driving assembly which are connected, and the driving assembly drives the isolation structure to move relative to the feeding port so that the isolation structure can open and close the feeding port. When the battery production device breaks down and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure can be driven by the driving assembly to be close to the feeding port and close the feeding port, so that the broken-down battery production device is isolated from upstream equipment or downstream equipment, linkage is disconnected, and materials are prevented from flowing into or flowing out of the broken-down battery production device; therefore, the battery production device can be conveniently shut down and independently shut down and overhauled, the upstream equipment or the downstream equipment does not normally work along with shut down of the battery production device, the cache function is enabled, the situation that the whole production line is shut down due to faults and shut down of the battery production device can be reduced, and the OEE and the productivity of the production line can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of battery production, and in particular, relates to a battery production device and a battery production line. Background Art

[0002] In some cases, batteries can be mass-produced in a flow-line manner through a battery production line to improve battery production efficiency. A battery production line usually includes multiple battery production devices that are connected in sequence. A battery production device can refer to any device involved in the battery production process. The operating functions of each battery production device in a battery production line can be set differently. However, in the event that any battery production device in a battery production line fails or shuts down, the entire battery production line needs to be shut down, affecting OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and production capacity. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiment of the present application provides a battery production device, which aims to solve the problem that when the battery production device fails or stops, the entire battery production line needs to be shut down, affecting OEE and production capacity.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in the embodiment of the present application is:

[0005] In a first aspect, a battery production device is provided, comprising:

[0006] An outer cover having a feeding port;

[0007] The isolation mechanism comprises an isolation structure and a driving component which are connected to each other. The driving component drives the isolation structure to move relative to the feeding port so that the isolation structure opens and closes the feeding port.

[0008] The battery production device provided in the embodiment of the present application can, during normal use, make the isolation structure away from the feeding port and open the feeding port under the drive of the driving component, so that the battery production device can be connected with the adjacent equipment (i.e., upstream equipment or downstream equipment) via the feeding port, and allow the normal transmission of materials and the normal operation of the production operation process. On the contrary, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure can be driven by the driving component to approach the feeding port and close the feeding port, so that the failed battery production device is isolated from the adjacent equipment and disconnected from the linkage, and the transmission of materials between the adjacent equipment and the failed battery production device is interrupted, so that the battery production device can shut down itself and shut down and repair independently, so that the adjacent equipment can operate normally without shutting down the battery production device and enable its own cache function, so as to reduce the situation of the entire production line being shut down due to the failure and shutdown of the battery production device, improve the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reduce the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line (such as production delays, material waste, etc.), and reduce the maintenance costs increased due to frequent shutdowns.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving assembly drives the isolation structure to move back and forth along the opening direction of the feeding port.

[0010] By adopting the above scheme, the driving component can drive the isolation structure to reciprocate relative to the feeding port along the opening direction of the feeding port, so that the isolation structure moves to a position embedded in the feeding port to close the feeding port, or moves to a position spaced from the outside of the feeding port to open the feeding port. Based on this, the movement direction of the isolation structure can be constrained to correspond to the opening direction of the feeding port, so that the isolation structure can be driven by the driving component to directly, quickly and reliably open and close the feeding port, simplify the structure and operation method of the isolation mechanism, and improve the reliability of the use of the isolation mechanism.

[0011] In some embodiments, the isolation structure is a plate-shaped structure, and the isolation structure closes the feeding port by being fitted into the feeding port.

[0012] By adopting the above scheme, the isolation structure with a plate-like structure can be adapted to fit in the feed port, so that the isolation structure can close the feed port more tightly, more closely, and more closed, thereby reliably preventing external foreign matter from entering the outer cover from the closed feed port. Based on this, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the sealing effect of the isolation structure on the feed port can be enhanced, and the isolation of the failed battery production device from the external environment and adjacent equipment can be enhanced, so that a relatively independent and tightly closed maintenance space can be formed inside the battery production device, reducing the interference of the external environment and adjacent equipment on the maintenance of the battery production device, and conversely reducing the impact of the maintenance of the battery production device on the adjacent equipment, so that the battery production device can be closed and shut down and maintained independently, and the adjacent equipment can be operated normally without shutting down with the battery production device and enable its own cache function, which can improve the reliability, OEE and production capacity of the production line.

[0013] In some embodiments, the isolation structure has a penetration opening, and the driving assembly includes a slide rail, a slide seat and a driver. The slide rail is extended along the opening direction of the feeding port and penetrates the feeding port and the penetration opening. The isolation structure is installed on the slide seat, and the slide seat is slidably connected to the slide rail. The driver drives the slide seat to slide along the slide rail.

[0014] By adopting the above scheme, the driving component can provide driving force through the driver to drive the slide to drive the isolation structure to move back and forth along the slide rail, so as to directly, quickly and reliably drive the isolation structure to move back and forth along the opening direction of the feed port, and directly, quickly and reliably drive the isolation structure to open or close the feed port. Based on this, the driving component can enable the isolation structure to open or close the feed port with a simplified and optimized structural design. In addition, the isolation structure, which is a plate-like structure and is installed on the slide, can be matched with the slide rail through the penetration opening to eliminate the interference between the isolation structure and the slide rail during movement. Thereby, the structural reliability and use reliability of the driving component can be improved, and the speed, accuracy and stability of the isolation structure opening and closing the feed port can be optimized.

[0015] Moreover, when the isolation structure is adapted to fit in the feeding port to close the feeding port, the isolation structure can be more closely and tightly sealed between the inner periphery of the feeding port and the slide rail, thereby enhancing the sealing effect of the isolation structure on the feeding port and reducing the influence of the driving component on the effect of the isolation structure in closing the feeding port.

[0016] In some embodiments, when the isolation structure is adapted to fit in the feed port, the spacing between the peripheral edge of the isolation structure and the corresponding edge of the feed port is 0-4 mm.

[0017] By adopting the above scheme, when the isolation structure is adapted to fit in the feed port to close the feed port, the isolation structure and the feed port can be matched with a small gap or even zero gap, so that the isolation structure can close the feed port more closely and more tightly. Based on this, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the sealing effect of the isolation structure on the feed port can be enhanced, and the isolation of the failed battery production device from the external environment and adjacent equipment can be enhanced, so that a relatively independent, tightly closed, and basically sealed maintenance space can be formed inside the battery production device, reducing the interference of the external environment and adjacent equipment on the maintenance of the battery production device, and also reducing the impact of the maintenance of the battery production device on the adjacent equipment, so that the battery production device can be closed and shut down and maintained independently, and the adjacent equipment can be operated normally without shutting down with the battery production device and enable its own cache function.

[0018] In some embodiments, a material loading fixture is installed on a side of the isolation structure facing the interior of the outer cover.

[0019] By adopting the above scheme, a loading jig can be installed on the side of the isolation structure facing the inside of the outer cover, so that the loading jig can move synchronously with the isolation structure along the opening direction of the feed port. Based on this, during the normal use of the battery production device, the isolation structure can be moved to a position spaced apart from the outside of the feed port to open the feed port, and the loading jig can be exposed outside the feed port to facilitate the material transfer mechanism (such as a manipulator, a clamping mechanism, etc.) to take and place the material on the loading jig; conversely, the isolation structure can be moved to the feed port or inside the feed port to drive the loading jig to move into the outer cover, so that the battery production device can take and place the material on the loading jig. In this way, the structural design of the battery production device can be optimized, the transfer of materials between the battery production device and adjacent equipment can be facilitated, the interference and interference of the isolation structure on the material transfer can be reduced, the efficiency of material transmission can be improved, and the smoothness and efficiency of the production process of the production line can be improved.

[0020] Furthermore, when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure can be moved to a position embedded in the feed port to close the feed port, and the loading jig can be accommodated in the outer cover. In this way, the loading jig can be physically isolated from the inner part of the outer cover and the isolation structure, which can prevent adjacent equipment from taking and placing materials on the loading jig, and interrupt the transmission of materials between adjacent equipment and the failed battery production device, so that the battery production device can shut down itself and shut down and repair independently, and adjacent equipment can operate normally without shutting down with the battery production device and enable its own cache function.

[0021] Moreover, based on the synchronous movement design of the loading jig and the isolation structure, the structure and operation process of the battery production device can be simplified, and the movement of the isolation structure can be directly controlled to realize the entry and exit of the loading jig, which can improve the operational convenience and ease of use of the battery production device.

[0022] In some embodiments, the driving assembly drives the isolation structure to reciprocate along a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the feed port.

[0023] By adopting the above scheme, the driving component can drive the isolation structure to move in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the feed port, so that the isolation structure moves to a position opposite to the shielding feed port to close the feed port, or the isolation structure moves to a position offset from the feed port to open the feed port. Based on this, the movement direction of the isolation structure can be constrained to be perpendicular to the opening direction of the feed port, so that the isolation structure can be driven by the driving component to directly, quickly and reliably realize the opening and closing of the feed port, which can simplify the structure and operation mode of the isolation mechanism, and improve the reliability of the use of the isolation mechanism. In addition, when the isolation structure opens the feed port, the isolation structure can be offset from the feed port, and in particular, the isolation structure can avoid the feed port along the opening direction of the feed port, so that the adjacent equipment can directly and unhinderedly take and put the material in the feed port along the opening direction of the feed port, without considering avoiding the isolation structure, thereby improving the efficiency of material transmission, simplifying the operation process, and improving the fluency and efficiency of the production process of the production line.

[0024] In some embodiments, the battery production device includes a detection component arranged corresponding to the isolation structure, the detection component includes two detectors, one of the two detectors is connected to the isolation structure and moves synchronously with the isolation structure, and the other of the two detectors is fixed relative to the feeding port. The two detectors are aligned with each other to detect each other to determine the opening and closing state of the isolation structure.

[0025] By adopting the above scheme, when the isolation structure closes the feeding port, the two detectors of the detection assembly corresponding to the isolation structure can be detected to detect whether the isolation structure is closed in place. Based on this, a confirmation mechanism for the state of the isolation structure can be formed, which can facilitate the battery production device and the production line to take corresponding actions and measures according to the confirmation of the state of the isolation structure (for example, the battery production device can allow the maintenance door to be opened when the isolation structure is closed in place, and the battery production device can restrict the opening of the maintenance door when the isolation structure is not closed in place, and the production line can shut down the entire line when the isolation structure is not closed in place, etc.), so as to maintain and improve the operation reliability and use reliability of the battery production device and the production line.

[0026] In some embodiments, two feeding ports are provided, and two isolation mechanisms are provided, and the two isolation mechanisms are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two feeding ports.

[0027] By adopting the above solution, the battery production device can adopt a combination design of "feeding port and isolation mechanism" at the loading and unloading places. Based on this, during the normal use of the battery production device, the battery production device can enable the two isolation mechanisms to open the corresponding feeding ports respectively, so as to facilitate the connection of the upstream equipment, the battery production device, and the downstream equipment in sequence, and allow the normal transmission of materials and the normal operation of the production process. On the contrary, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the battery production device can cause the two isolation mechanisms to respectively close the corresponding feeding ports, so that the failed battery production device is isolated and disconnected from the upstream equipment, and isolated and disconnected from the downstream equipment, thereby facilitating the battery production device to shut itself down and shut down and repair independently, facilitating the upstream equipment to operate normally and cache materials to be transmitted to the battery production device regardless of the shutdown of the battery production device, and facilitating the downstream equipment to operate normally and consume its own cached materials regardless of the shutdown of the battery production device, thereby reducing the situation where the entire production line is shut down due to the failure or shutdown of the battery production device, improving the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reducing the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line, and reducing the increased maintenance costs due to frequent shutdowns.

[0028] In a second aspect, a battery production line is provided, including the battery production device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] By adopting the above solution, the battery production line can reduce the situation where the entire battery production line is shut down due to failure or shutdown of the battery production device by applying the battery production device provided in the embodiment of the present application, thereby improving the OEE and production capacity of the battery production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, 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 only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery production device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified image of region A is provided;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the isolation mechanism, the material loading fixture and the detection component is provided;

[0034] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a maintenance door, an electric lock, an unlock button and a lock button provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a battery production device provided for some other embodiments of the present application, wherein the driving assembly drives the isolation structure to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the feed port.

[0036] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure are:

[0037] 10-outer cover, 11-feeding port, 20-isolating mechanism, 21-isolating structure, 211-penetrating port, 22-driving assembly, 221-slide rail, 222-slide seat, 223-driver, 30-loading fixture, 40-detection assembly, 41-detector, 50-maintenance door, 60-electric lock, 70-unlock button, 80-lock button, x-opening direction of the feeding port, d-the distance between the periphery of the isolation structure and the corresponding edge of the feeding port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application clear, the present application is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. If there is no special description, all implementation methods and optional implementation methods of the present application can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution. If there is no special description, all technical features and optional technical features of the present application can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution.

[0039] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] A battery can be the smallest unit that stores and outputs electrical energy, i.e., a battery cell. In some cases, batteries can be mass-produced in a flow-line manner through a battery production line to improve battery production efficiency. A battery production line usually includes a plurality of battery production devices that are connected in sequence. A battery production device can refer to any device involved in the battery production process (e.g., a bare cell shelling device, a shell welding device, etc.). The operating functions of each battery production device in a battery production line can be set differently.

[0043] However, if any battery production device in the battery production line fails or stops working, the entire battery production line needs to be shut down, affecting OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and production capacity.

[0044] Thus, the embodiment of the present application provides a battery production device, which can drive the isolation structure away from the feeding port and open the feeding port under the drive of the driving component during normal use, so that the battery production device can dock with the adjacent equipment (i.e., upstream equipment or downstream equipment) via the feeding port, and allow the normal transmission of materials and the normal operation of the production process. On the contrary, when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure can be driven by the driving component to approach the feeding port and close the feeding port, so that the failed battery production device is isolated from the adjacent equipment and disconnected from the linkage, and the transmission of materials between the adjacent equipment and the failed battery production device is interrupted, so that the battery production device can shut down itself and shut down and repair independently, so that the adjacent equipment can operate normally without shutting down the battery production device and enable its own cache function, so as to reduce the situation of the entire production line being shut down due to the failure and shutdown of the battery production device, improve the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reduce the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line (such as production delays, material waste, etc.), and reduce the maintenance costs increased due to frequent shutdowns.

[0045] The battery production device provided in the embodiment of the present application can be applied to a battery production line, and can be any device involved in the battery production process (such as a bare cell shelling device, a shell welding device, etc.). Of course, the relevant design of the battery production device provided in the embodiment of the present application can also be applied to devices of other production lines.

[0046] The battery production line provided in the embodiment of the present application can be used to produce batteries, and one or more battery production devices provided in the embodiment of the present application can be set. In the case where the battery production line is provided with multiple battery production devices, the operating functions of the multiple battery production devices can be set differently. Among them, the battery can be the smallest unit for storing and outputting electrical energy, that is, a battery cell. The battery cell can be a secondary battery, which refers to a battery cell that can be activated by charging the active material after the battery cell is discharged and continues to be used. The battery can be a lithium-ion battery, a sodium-ion battery, a sodium-lithium-ion battery, a lithium metal battery, a sodium metal battery, a lithium-sulfur battery, a magnesium-ion battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, a lead-acid battery, and the like. The battery can be cylindrical, flat, rectangular or other shapes, and the like. The battery can be packaged in different ways to form a cylindrical battery, a square battery, a soft-pack battery, and the like.

[0047] In order to illustrate the technical solution provided by the present application, a detailed description is given below in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments.

[0048] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 Some embodiments of the present application provide a battery production device, including an outer cover 10 and an isolation mechanism 20. The outer cover 10 has a feeding port 11. The isolation mechanism 20 includes an isolation structure 21 and a driving component 22 connected to each other, and the driving component 22 drives the isolation structure 21 to move relative to the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 opens and closes the feeding port 11.

[0049] It should be noted that the outer cover 10 is the entire outer cover 10 of the battery production device. The internal space enclosed by the outer cover 10 can be used to place various mechanisms of the battery production device to realize its operating functions. The outer cover 10 can protect the mechanisms placed therein from dust, etc. The structure, shape, and size of the outer cover 10 can be set as required.

[0050] The outer cover 10 is provided with a feeding port 11, which can be arranged on the peripheral side or the top side of the outer cover 10. The feeding port 11 connects the inside and the outside of the outer cover 10. The shape and size of the feeding port 11 can be set as required, and the feeding port 11 can be, but is not limited to, a rectangular port.

[0051] The isolation mechanism 20 is arranged corresponding to the feeding port 11. The isolation mechanism 20 includes an isolation structure 21 and a drive assembly 22. The drive assembly 22 is connected to the isolation structure 21, and the drive assembly 22 can drive and drive the isolation structure 21 to move (not limited to moving or rotating) relative to the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 opens or closes the feeding port 11. Among them, the drive assembly 22 can be, but is not limited to, an electric motor, a hydraulic or pneumatic drive assembly 22, a linear motor drive assembly 22, etc.

[0052] In some embodiments, the feed port 11 can be used for loading, that is, for the upstream equipment (i.e., the equipment connected to the upstream of the battery production device in the battery production line) to transport the material from the feed port 11 to the inside of the outer cover 10, so that the battery production device can perform related operations on the material. Based on this, during the normal use of the battery production device, the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the drive component 22 to move away from the feed port 11 and open the feed port 11, so that the battery production device can be connected with the upstream equipment through the feed port 11, and the upstream equipment is allowed to transfer the material to the battery production device normally through the feed port 11. On the contrary, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the drive component 22 to approach the feed port 11 and close the feed port 11, so that the failed battery production device is isolated from the upstream equipment and disconnected, and the upstream equipment is restricted from transferring the material to the battery production device through the feed port 11, so as to facilitate the battery production device to shut down itself and shut down and repair independently, so that the upstream equipment can operate normally without shutting down with the battery production device and cache the materials to be transferred to the battery production device.

[0053] In other embodiments, the feed port 11 can be used for discharging materials, that is, for the battery production device to transport the materials completed by its operation from the feed port 11 to the downstream equipment (that is, the equipment connected to the downstream of the battery production device in the battery production line), so that the battery production device can output the materials completed by its operation. Based on this, during the normal use of the battery production device, the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the drive component 22 to move away from the feed port 11 and open the feed port 11, so that the battery production device can be connected with the downstream equipment through the feed port 11, and the battery production device can be allowed to normally transmit the materials to the downstream equipment through the feed port 11. On the contrary, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the drive component 22 to approach the feed port 11 and close the feed port 11, so that the failed battery production device is isolated from the downstream equipment, disconnected from the linkage, and the battery production device is restricted from outputting the materials completed by its operation, so as to facilitate the battery production device to shut down itself and shut down and repair independently, so that the downstream equipment can operate normally and consume its own cached materials without shutting down with the battery production device.

[0054] In summary, the battery production device provided in the embodiment of the present application can, during normal use, enable the isolation structure 21 to be driven away from the feeding port 11 by the driving component 22 and open the feeding port 11, so that the battery production device can be connected with the adjacent equipment (i.e., upstream equipment or downstream equipment) via the feeding port 11, thereby allowing the normal transmission of materials and the normal operation of the production operation process. On the contrary, when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the drive component 22 to approach the feed port 11 and close the feed port 11, so that the faulty battery production device is isolated from the adjacent equipment and the linkage is disconnected, thereby interrupting the transmission of materials between the adjacent equipment and the faulty battery production device, thereby facilitating the battery production device to shut itself down and shut down and repair independently, and facilitating the adjacent equipment to operate normally and enable its own caching function without shutting down with the battery production device, thereby reducing the situation where the entire production line is shut down due to the failure or shutdown of the battery production device, improving the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reducing the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line (such as production delays, material waste, etc.), and reducing the maintenance costs increased due to frequent shutdowns.

[0055] Among them, the material transfer mechanism (not shown in the figure) that transfers the material between the opened feeding port 11 and the adjacent equipment can be independently arranged between the adjacent equipment and the battery production device (for example, the material transfer mechanism can be a robot), or can be arranged in the adjacent equipment (that is, as a subordinate mechanism of the adjacent equipment, for example, the material transfer mechanism can be a clamping mechanism), or can be arranged in the battery production device (that is, as a subordinate mechanism of the battery production device, for example, the material transfer mechanism can be a clamping mechanism).

[0056] See also Figure 1 , Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present application, the driving assembly 22 drives the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11 .

[0057] It should be noted that the driving assembly 22 can drive the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate relative to the feeding port 11 along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 opens or closes the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 can move to a position embedded in the feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 can move to a position spaced apart from the outside of the feeding port 11 to open the feeding port 11.

[0058] By adopting the above scheme, the driving component 22 can drive the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate relative to the feeding port 11 along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 moves to a position embedded in the feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11, or moves the isolation structure 21 to a position spaced apart from the outside of the feeding port 11 to open the feeding port 11. Based on this, the moving direction of the isolation structure 21 can be constrained to correspond to the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the driving component 22 to directly, quickly and reliably realize the opening and closing of the feeding port 11, which can simplify the structure and operation method of the isolation mechanism 20 and improve the reliability of the use of the isolation mechanism 20.

[0059] See also Figure 1 , Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present application, the isolation structure 21 is a plate-shaped structure, and the isolation structure 21 closes the feeding port 11 by being adapted in the feeding port 11 .

[0060] It should be noted that the isolation structure 21 is a plate-like structure, and the plate surface of the isolation structure 21 is perpendicular to the opening direction x of the feed port 11. Driven by the drive assembly 22, the isolation structure 21 can move along the opening direction x of the feed port 11 to a position embedded in the feed port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 can fit in the feed port 11 and reliably seal and close the feed port 11.

[0061] By adopting the above scheme, the isolation structure 21 with a plate-like structure can be adapted to fit in the feed port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 can close the feed port 11 more tightly, more closely, and more closed, thereby reliably preventing external foreign matter from entering the outer cover 10 from the closed feed port 11. Based on this, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the sealing effect of the isolation structure 21 on the feed port 11 can be enhanced, and the isolation of the failed battery production device from the external environment and adjacent equipment can be enhanced, so that a relatively independent and tightly closed maintenance space can be formed inside the battery production device, reducing the interference of the external environment and adjacent equipment on the maintenance of the battery production device, and conversely reducing the impact of the maintenance of the battery production device on the adjacent equipment, so that the battery production device can be closed and shut down and maintained independently, and the adjacent equipment can be operated normally and enable its own cache function without shutting down with the battery production device, which can improve the reliability, OEE and production capacity of the production line.

[0062] Of course, in other embodiments, the isolation structure 21 may not be a plate-shaped structure, for example, it may be a fence structure.

[0063] See also Figure 1 , Figure 3In some embodiments of the present application, the isolation structure 21 has a penetration opening 211, the driving assembly 22 includes a slide rail 221, a slide seat 222 and a driver 223, the slide rail 221 is extended along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, and is penetrated through the feeding port 11 and the penetration opening 211, the isolation structure 21 is installed on the slide seat 222, the slide seat 222 is slidably connected to the slide rail 221, and the driver 223 drives the slide seat 222 to slide along the slide rail 221.

[0064] It should be noted that the slide rail 221 is extended along the opening direction x of the feed port 11, the slide rail 221 is penetrated through the feed port 11, a portion of the slide rail 221 is located inside the feed port 11 and another portion is located outside the feed port 11. The slide seat 222 is slidably connected to the slide rail 221, the slide rail 221 can constrain the movement direction of the slide seat 222 to correspond to the opening direction x of the feed port 11, and the extension length of the slide rail 221 can constrain the movement path and movement stroke of the slide seat 222. The driver 223 provides a driving force for the slide seat 222 to slide along the slide rail 221, and the driver 223 can be, but is not limited to, an electric driver, a pneumatic driver, a hydraulic driver, etc.

[0065] The isolation structure 21 is a plate-like structure, and the plate surface of the isolation structure 21 is perpendicular to the opening direction x of the feed port 11. The isolation structure 21 is installed on the slide seat 222, and the installation method can be but not limited to screw connection, welding, etc. The plate surface of the isolation structure 21 is provided with a through hole 211 that penetrates along its thickness direction. The position, shape, and size of the through hole 211 can be set corresponding to the slide rail 221, and the through hole 211 can allow the slide rail 221 to pass through it.

[0066] By adopting the above scheme, the driving component 22 can provide driving force through the driver 223, drive the slide 222 to drive the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate along the slide rail 221, so as to directly, quickly and reliably drive the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, and directly, quickly and reliably drive the isolation structure 21 to open or close the feeding port 11. Based on this, the driving component 22 can enable the isolation structure 21 to open or close the feeding port 11 with a simplified and optimized structural design. In addition, the isolation structure 21, which is a plate-like structure and is installed on the slide 222, can be matched with the slide rail 221 through the penetration opening 211 to eliminate the interference between the isolation structure 21 and the slide rail 221 during the movement. Thereby, the structural reliability and use reliability of the driving component 22 can be improved, and the speed, accuracy and stability of the isolation structure 21 opening and closing the feeding port 11 can be optimized.

[0067] Moreover, when the isolation structure 21 is adapted to fit in the feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11, the isolation structure 21 can be more closely and tightly sealed between the inner periphery of the feeding port 11 and the slide rail 221, thereby enhancing the sealing effect of the isolation structure 21 on the feeding port 11 and reducing the influence of the driving component 22 on the effect of the isolation structure 21 in closing the feeding port 11.

[0068] Of course, in other embodiments, the driving component 22 may adopt other structural designs, such as directly driving the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11 by means of a telescopic cylinder.

[0069] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present application, when the isolation structure 21 is adapted to the feed port 11, the distance d between the peripheral edge of the isolation structure 21 and the corresponding edge of the feed port 11 is 0-4 mm.

[0070] It should be noted that, when the isolation structure 21 is adapted to fit in the feed port 11 to close the feed port 11, the spacing d between any edge of the isolation structure 21 along the circumferential direction and the corresponding edge of the feed port 11 may be greater than or equal to 0 mm, and less than or equal to 4 mm, so that the isolation structure 21 and the feed port 11 are fitted with a small gap or even zero gap. For example, the spacing d between any edge of the isolation structure 21 along the circumferential direction and the corresponding edge of the feed port 11 may be 0 mm, 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, etc.

[0071] By adopting the above scheme, when the isolation structure 21 is adapted to fit in the feed port 11 to close the feed port 11, the isolation structure 21 can fit with the feed port 11 with a small gap or even zero gap, so that the isolation structure 21 can close the feed port 11 more closely and more tightly. Based on this, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the sealing effect of the isolation structure 21 on the feed port 11 can be enhanced, and the isolation of the failed battery production device from the external environment and adjacent equipment can be enhanced, so that a relatively independent, tightly closed, and basically sealed maintenance space can be formed inside the battery production device, reducing the interference of the external environment and adjacent equipment on the maintenance of the battery production device, and also reducing the impact of the maintenance of the battery production device on the adjacent equipment, so that the battery production device can be closed and shut down and maintained independently, and the adjacent equipment can be operated normally without shutting down with the battery production device and enable its own cache function.

[0072] Of course, in other embodiments, when the isolation structure 21 is adapted to fit in the feed port 11, the isolation structure 21 can be spaced farther from the adjacent equipment. This arrangement can also enhance the physical isolation of the faulty battery production device from the adjacent equipment, making it easier for the battery production device to close itself and shut down and overhaul independently, and making it easier for the adjacent equipment to operate normally and enable its own cache function without shutting down the battery production device. In this case, the isolation structure 21 and the feed port 11 can be matched with large clearance, small clearance, or zero clearance.

[0073] See also Figure 1 , Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present application, a material loading fixture 30 is installed on the side of the isolation structure 21 facing the inside of the outer cover 10 .

[0074] It should be noted that one or more loading jigs 30 may be installed on the side of the isolation structure 21 facing the inside of the outer cover 10, and the installation method may be but is not limited to screw connection, welding, etc. The loading jig 30 is a jig for loading materials, and the loading jig 30 can support one side of the material along the gravity direction. The structure, shape, and size of the loading jig 30 can be set as needed. The loading jig 30 can move synchronously with the isolation structure 21 along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11.

[0075] By adopting the above scheme, the loading jig 30 can be installed on the side of the isolation structure 21 facing the inside of the outer cover 10, so that the loading jig 30 can move synchronously with the isolation structure 21 along the opening direction x of the feed port 11. Based on this, during the normal use of the battery production device, the isolation structure 21 can be moved to a position spaced apart from the outside of the feed port 11 to open the feed port 11, and the loading jig 30 can be exposed outside the feed port 11 to facilitate the material transfer mechanism (such as a manipulator, a clamping mechanism, etc.) to take and place the material on the loading jig 30; conversely, the isolation structure 21 can be moved to the feed port 11 or inside the feed port 11 to drive the loading jig 30 to move into the outer cover 10, so that the battery production device can take and place the material on the loading jig 30. In this way, the structural design of the battery production device can be optimized, the transfer of materials between the battery production device and adjacent equipment can be facilitated, the interference and interference of the isolation structure 21 on the material transfer can be reduced, the efficiency of material transmission can be improved, and the smoothness and efficiency of the production process of the production line can be improved.

[0076] Furthermore, when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the isolation structure 21 can be moved to a position embedded in the feed port 11 to close the feed port 11, and the material carrier 30 can be accommodated in the outer cover 10. Thus, the material carrier 30 can be physically isolated from the inner part of the outer cover 10 and the isolation structure 21, which can prevent adjacent equipment from taking and placing materials on the material carrier 30, and interrupt the transmission of materials between adjacent equipment and the failed battery production device, so that the battery production device can shut down itself and shut down and repair independently, and the adjacent equipment can operate normally without shutting down with the battery production device and enable its own cache function.

[0077] Moreover, based on the synchronous movement design of the carrier jig 30 and the isolation structure 21, the structure and operation process of the battery production device can be simplified. The movement of the isolation structure 21 can be directly controlled to realize the entry and exit of the carrier jig 30, which can improve the operational convenience and ease of use of the battery production device.

[0078] Of course, in other embodiments, the loading jig 30 may not be installed on the isolation structure 21, but may be disposed inside the outer cover 10. For example, when the isolation structure 21 opens the feed port 11, the loading jig 30 disposed inside the outer cover 10 may be moved to a position directly opposite the feed port 11, so as to facilitate the loading and unloading of materials on the loading jig 30 through the opened feed port 11.

[0079] See also Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the driving assembly 22 drives the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate along a direction perpendicular to the opening direction x of the feeding port 11 .

[0080] It should be noted that the isolation structure 21 can be arranged on the outside or inside of the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 is similar to a door structure (such as a single-opening door or a double-opening door). The driving component 22 can drive the isolation structure 21 to move in a plane relative to the feeding port 11 so that the isolation structure 21 opens or closes the feeding port 11. Among them, the isolation structure 21 can move in a plane in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction x of the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 can move to a position directly opposite to the shielding feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 can move to a position offset from the feeding port 11 to open the feeding port 11.

[0081] By adopting the above scheme, the driving component 22 can drive the isolation structure 21 to move in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 moves to a position directly opposite to the shielding feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11, or moves the isolation structure 21 to a position offset from the feeding port 11 to open the feeding port 11. Based on this, the movement direction of the isolation structure 21 can be constrained to be perpendicular to the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 can be driven by the driving component 22 to directly, quickly and reliably realize the opening and closing of the feeding port 11, which can simplify the structure and operation mode of the isolation mechanism 20 and improve the reliability of the use of the isolation mechanism 20. Furthermore, when the isolation structure 21 opens the feed port 11, the isolation structure 21 and the feed port 11 can be staggered and spaced, and in particular, the isolation structure 21 can avoid the feed port 11 along the opening direction x of the feed port 11, thereby facilitating adjacent equipment (i.e., upstream equipment or downstream equipment) to directly and unimpededly take and place materials at the feed port 11 along the opening direction x of the feed port 11 without having to consider avoiding the isolation structure 21, thereby improving the efficiency of material transmission, simplifying the operating process, and improving the fluency and efficiency of the production process of the production line.

[0082] Of course, in other embodiments, the isolation structure 21 can be disposed on the outside or inside of the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 is similar to a door structure (e.g., a single-opening door or a double-opening door). The driving assembly 22 can drive the isolation structure 21 to rotate relative to the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 opens or closes the feeding port 11.

[0083] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the battery production device includes a detection component 40 arranged corresponding to the isolation structure 21, and the detection component 40 includes two detectors 41, one of the two detectors 41 is connected to the isolation structure 21 and moves synchronously with the isolation structure 21, and the other of the two detectors 41 is fixedly arranged relative to the feeding port 11, and the two detectors 41 are mutually aligned and detected to determine the opening and closing state of the isolation structure 21.

[0084] It should be noted that at least one detection component 40 may be provided corresponding to the isolation structure 21 , and the detection component 40 may be used to detect whether the isolation structure 21 is closed in place.

[0085] The detection assembly 40 includes two detectors 41, one of which is installed on the isolation structure 21 and can move synchronously with the isolation structure 21, and the other detector 41 is installed at a preset position and fixed relative to the feeding port 11. When the isolation structure 21 closes the feeding port 11, the two detectors 41 can detect each other in alignment to determine whether the isolation structure 21 is closed. On the contrary, if the two detectors 41 are not detected in alignment, it can be determined that the isolation structure 21 is not closed.

[0086] The detector 41 may be installed by, but is not limited to, bonding, welding, or clamping.

[0087] The detector 41 may adopt various types of sensors, especially non-contact sensors, such as proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, ultrasonic sensors, magnetic sensors, laser sensors, radar sensors, etc.

[0088] By adopting the above scheme, when the isolation structure 21 closes the feed port 11, the two detectors 41 of the detection assembly 40 corresponding to the isolation structure 21 can be detected to detect whether the isolation structure 21 is closed in place. Based on this, a confirmation mechanism for the state of the isolation structure 21 can be formed, which can facilitate the battery production device and the production line to take corresponding actions and measures according to the confirmation of the state of the isolation structure 21 (for example, the battery production device can allow the maintenance door to be opened when the isolation structure 21 is closed in place, and the battery production device can restrict the opening of the maintenance door when the isolation structure 21 is not closed in place, and the production line can shut down the entire line when the isolation structure 21 is not closed in place, etc.), so as to maintain and improve the operation reliability and use reliability of the battery production device and the production line.

[0089] In some embodiments, the detection data of the detection component 40 can be transmitted to the control loop (or control system) of the production line, that is, the confirmation result of "whether the isolation structure 21 is closed in place" can be sent to the control loop of the production line. Based on this, according to the detection result of the detection component 40, in normal circumstances (that is, when the isolation structure 21 should close the corresponding feed port 11, and the detection component 40 detects that "the isolation structure 21 is closed in place"), the control loop of the production line can normally maintain the normal operation of other equipment except the faulty battery production device, thereby reducing the situation where the entire production line is shut down due to the failure or shutdown of the battery production device, improving the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reducing the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line, and reducing the maintenance costs increased by frequent shutdowns. On the contrary, in abnormal circumstances (for example, in the case of any detector 41 failure, for example, in the case where the isolation structure 21 should close the feed port 11 but the detection component 40 detects that "the isolation structure 21 is not closed in place"), the control loop of the production line can control the entire production line to shut down, so as to improve the operation reliability and use reliability of the production line.

[0090] See also Figure 1 , Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, a maintenance door 50 is provided on the outer cover 10, and a safety lock is provided at the edge of the maintenance door 50.

[0091] It should be noted that the maintenance door 50 is a door for maintenance personnel to enter and exit the outer cover 10. The maintenance door 50 can be opened and closed. A safety lock is installed on the maintenance door 50, and the installation method of the safety lock can be adopted but not limited to bolt connection, bonding, welding, etc.

[0092] The safety lock has a relative locked state and an unlocked state. When the maintenance door 50 is closed, the safety lock can be switched to the locked state, and the safety lock can be locked and matched with the outer cover 10 in the locked state to lock the maintenance door 50 in the closed state and restrict the opening of the maintenance door 50. Based on this, the maintenance door 50 can be stabilized in the closed state, which is conducive to maintaining the operational reliability and use reliability of the battery production device during normal use.

[0093] During the shutdown and maintenance of the battery production device, the safety lock can be switched from a locked state to an unlocked state. In the unlocked state, the safety lock can be unlocked from the outer cover 10 to allow the maintenance door 50 to be opened. Based on this, it is convenient for maintenance personnel to enter and exit the outer cover 10 through the opened maintenance door 50 to repair and maintain the mechanism inside the outer cover 10.

[0094] Among them, the type of safety lock can be flexibly set, and the safety lock can adopt but is not limited to adopting electric control lock 60 (such as electromagnetic lock, electric bolt lock, etc.), mechanical lock (such as padlock, mortise lock, etc.), electronic lock (such as password lock, fingerprint lock, etc.), etc.

[0095] By adopting the above solution, during the shutdown maintenance of the battery production device, the safety lock can be switched to the unlocked state to allow the maintenance door 50 to be opened, so that maintenance personnel can enter and exit the outer cover 10 through the opened maintenance door 50 to repair and maintain the mechanism in the outer cover 10. Conversely, during the normal use of the battery production device, the safety lock can be switched to the locked state to lock the maintenance door 50 in a closed state and restrict the opening of the maintenance door 50. Based on this, the maintenance door 50 can be stabilized in a closed state, which is conducive to maintaining the operation reliability and use reliability of the battery production device during normal use.

[0096] See also Figure 1 , Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the safety lock is an electric lock 60 , and an unlocking button 70 is provided on the outer side of the maintenance door 50 , and the unlocking button 70 is connected to the electric lock 60 by signal.

[0097] It should be noted that the electric lock 60 is an electronic lock that is driven by electricity to achieve locking and unlocking. In some embodiments, the electric lock 60 uses an electromagnetic lock, which controls locking and unlocking through electromagnetic force. Of course, in other embodiments, the electric lock 60 can use an electric bolt lock, an electric strike, etc.

[0098] An unlock button 70 is provided on the outside of the maintenance door 50, and the unlock button 70 is connected to the electric lock 60 by signal. The unlock button 70 can be pressed by a person, and when pressed, the unlock button 70 can send an unlock signal to the electric lock 60 to drive the electric lock 60 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0099] By adopting the above solution, during the shutdown maintenance of the battery production device, the personnel can conveniently and quickly press the unlocking button 70 from the outside of the maintenance door 50 to send an unlocking signal to the electric lock 60 via the unlocking button 70, and drive the electric lock 60 to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state. Based on this, the unlocking operation of the maintenance door 50 can be made simple and quick, the unlocking time can be reduced, and it is convenient for personnel to enter and exit the outer cover 10 through the unlocked maintenance door 50 to repair and maintain the mechanism inside the outer cover 10.

[0100] Of course, in other embodiments, depending on the type of safety lock, other methods may be used to trigger unlocking.

[0101] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, at least one of the unlocking button 70 and the electric lock 60 is connected to the control loop of the production line.

[0102] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the unlock button 70 signal is connected to the control circuit of the production line, that is, the unlock button 70 is connected to the control circuit of the production line, so that the unlock signal sent by the unlock button 70 when being pressed can be transmitted to the control circuit of the production line.

[0103] In some embodiments, the electric lock 60 signal is connected to the control circuit of the production line, that is, the electric lock 60 is connected to the control circuit of the production line, so that the status (locked status and unlocked status) of the electric lock 60 can be timely fed back to the control circuit of the production line.

[0104] In some embodiments, the unlock button 70 and the electric lock 60 are both connected to the control circuit of the production line. That is, the unlock signal sent by the unlock button 70 when it is pressed can be transmitted to the control circuit of the production line, and the state (locked state and unlocked state) of the electric lock 60 can also be fed back to the control circuit of the production line in a timely manner.

[0105] By adopting the above scheme, the "unlocking signal of the unlocking button 70" and the "signal of the electric lock 60 switching to the unlocked state" can be used as a trigger mechanism for the control loop of the production line to control the shutdown of the entire production line. That is, when the control loop of the production line receives the "unlocking signal of the unlocking button 70" or the "signal of the electric lock 60 switching to the unlocked state", if the control loop finds that any equipment of the production line is abnormal, the control loop can control the production line to cut off power and gas, and shut down the entire line to improve operation reliability and use reliability. Conversely, if the control loop finds that all equipment of the production line is operating normally, the control loop will normally maintain the normal operation of the production line (that is, without shutting down) to improve OEE and production capacity.

[0106] Among them, when the electric lock 60 signal is connected to the control loop of the production line, if the production line is originally in a shutdown state, and the control loop of the production line receives the signal that "the electric lock 60 switches to a locked state", the control loop can control the production line to resume normal operation to improve OEE and production capacity.

[0107] This embodiment is suitable for use with the "detection component 40 (such as Figure 3 The embodiment of "transmitting the detection data signal of the detection component 40 to the control circuit of the production line" is combined with the arrangement so as to utilize the "unlocking signal of the unlocking button 70" and the "signal of the electric lock 60 switching to the unlocked state" as the trigger mechanism for determining whether the control circuit of the production line controls the shutdown of the entire production line, and utilize the "detection data of the detection component 40" as one of the judgment mechanisms for determining whether the control circuit of the production line controls the shutdown of the entire production line.

[0108] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, a locking button 80 is provided on the outer side of the maintenance door 50 , and the locking button 80 is connected to the electric control lock 60 by signal.

[0109] It should be noted that a lock button 80 is provided on the outer side of the maintenance door 50, and the lock button 80 is connected to the electric lock 60 by signal. The lock button 80 can be pressed by a person, and when the lock button 80 is pressed, a lock signal can be sent to the electric lock 60 to drive the electric lock 60 to switch from an unlocked state to a locked state.

[0110] By adopting the above solution, when the maintenance door 50 is reset from the open state to the closed state, the personnel can conveniently and quickly press the lock button 80 from the outside of the maintenance door 50 to send a lock signal to the electric lock 60 via the lock button 80, and drive the electric lock 60 to reset and switch from the unlocked state to the locked state. Based on this, the locking operation of the maintenance door 50 can be simple and fast, and the maintenance door 50 can be locked in the closed state quickly and reliably, which is conducive to maintaining the operation reliability and use reliability of the battery production device during normal use.

[0111] Of course, in other embodiments, the electric lock 60 can be automatically reset to the locked state when the maintenance door 50 is reset from the open state to the closed state. In this case, the locking button 80 can be omitted.

[0112] Of course, in other embodiments, depending on the type of safety lock, other methods may be used to trigger the lock.

[0113] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present application, two feeding ports 11 are provided, and two isolation mechanisms 20 are provided. The two isolation mechanisms 20 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two feeding ports 11.

[0114] It should be noted that there are two feed ports 11, one of which is used for loading and the other is used for discharging. The positions of the two feed ports 11 on the outer cover 10 can be flexibly arranged. In some embodiments, the two feed ports 11 can be arranged on the peripheral side of the outer cover 10 and on opposite sides of the outer cover 10.

[0115] Corresponding to the two feeding ports 11, two isolation mechanisms 20 are also provided, and one isolation mechanism 20 is provided for each feeding port 11. The structures of the two isolation mechanisms 20 can be set in the same manner, for example, the two isolation mechanisms 20 adopt the structural design of the isolation mechanism 20 of the same embodiment described above. Alternatively, the structures of the two isolation mechanisms 20 can be set differently (i.e., differentiated settings), for example, the two isolation mechanisms 20 can respectively adopt the structural designs of the isolation mechanisms 20 of the different embodiments described above.

[0116] By adopting the above solution, the battery production device can adopt the combined design of "feeding port 11 and isolation mechanism 20" at the loading and unloading places. Based on this, during the normal use of the battery production device, the battery production device can make the two isolation mechanisms 20 open the corresponding feeding ports 11 respectively, so as to facilitate the connection of the upstream equipment, the battery production device, and the downstream equipment in sequence, and allow the normal transmission of materials and the normal operation of the production process. On the contrary, during the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, the battery production device can cause the two isolation mechanisms 20 to respectively close the corresponding feed ports 11, so that the failed battery production device is isolated and disconnected from the upstream equipment, and isolated and disconnected from the downstream equipment, thereby facilitating the battery production device to shut itself down and shut down and repair independently, facilitating the upstream equipment to operate normally and cache materials to be transmitted to the battery production device without shutting down the battery production device, and facilitating the downstream equipment to operate normally and consume its own cached materials without shutting down the battery production device, thereby reducing the situation where the entire production line is shut down due to the failure or shutdown of the battery production device, improving the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reducing the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line, and reducing the increased maintenance costs due to frequent shutdowns.

[0117] Of course, in other embodiments, the battery production device may only adopt the combined design of “the feeding port 11 and the isolation mechanism 20 ” at the loading or discharging location.

[0118] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 In summary, the present application provides a specific example of a battery production device. The battery production device includes an outer cover 10, an isolation mechanism 20, a detection component 40, a loading fixture 30, a maintenance door 50, an electric lock 60, an unlocking button 70, and a locking button 80.

[0119] The outer cover 10 has two feeding ports 11, which are arranged at opposite sides of the outer cover 10 along the circumferential direction. One of the two feeding ports 11 is used for loading materials, and the other of the two feeding ports 11 is used for discharging materials.

[0120] There are two isolation mechanisms 20, and the two isolation mechanisms 20 are arranged one by one corresponding to the two feeding ports 11. The isolation mechanism 20 includes an isolation structure 21 and a driving assembly 22 connected to each other. The driving assembly 22 includes a slide rail 221, a slide seat 222 and a driver 223. The slide rail 221 is extended along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11 and is penetrated in the feeding port 11. The slide seat 222 is slidably connected to the slide rail 221, and the driver 223 drives the slide seat 222 to slide along the slide rail 221. The isolation structure 21 is a plate-like structure, and the isolation structure 21 is penetrated by a penetration opening 211. The isolation structure 21 is installed on the slide seat 222 and cooperates with the slide rail 221 through the penetration opening 211. The driving assembly 22 drives the isolation structure 21 to reciprocate along the opening direction x of the feeding port 11, so that the isolation structure 21 opens and closes the feeding port 11. The isolation structure 21 is adapted to fit in the feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11. When the isolation structure 21 is adapted to fit in the feeding port 11 to close the feeding port 11 , a distance d between the peripheral edge of the isolation structure 21 and the corresponding edge of the feeding port 11 is 0-4 mm.

[0121] Two material loading jigs 30 are installed on one side of the isolation structure 21 facing the inside of the outer cover 10. The material loading jigs 30 move synchronously with the isolation structure 21.

[0122] A detection component 40 is provided corresponding to each isolation structure 21. The detection component 40 includes two detectors 41, one of which is connected to the isolation structure 21 and moves synchronously with the isolation structure 21, and the other of the two detectors 41 is fixed relative to the feeding port 11. The two detectors 41 detect each other to determine the opening and closing state of the isolation structure 21. The detection data signal of the detection component 40 is transmitted to the control loop of the production line, so that the "detection data of the detection component 40" can be used as one of the judgment mechanisms of whether the control loop of the production line controls the entire production line to stop.

[0123] The outer cover 10 is provided with a maintenance door 50, and an electric lock 60 is provided at the edge of the maintenance door 50. The electric lock 60 has a locked state and an unlocked state. The electric lock 60 restricts the maintenance door 50 from opening in the locked state, and allows the maintenance door 50 to open in the unlocked state. An unlock button 70 and a lock button 80 are provided on the outside of the maintenance door 50. The unlock button 70 and the lock button 80 are both connected to the electric lock 60 signal. The unlock button 70 is used to drive the electric lock 60 to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state, and the lock button 80 is used to drive the electric lock 60 to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state. The unlock button 70 signal is connected to the control circuit of the production line, so that the "unlock signal of the unlock button 70" can be used as a trigger mechanism for whether the control circuit of the production line controls the entire production line to stop.

[0124] Based on the above structure, during normal use of the battery production device, the battery production device can enable the two isolation mechanisms 20 to open the corresponding feeding ports 11 respectively, and expose the carrier fixture 30 outside the feeding port 11, so that the upstream equipment, the battery production device, and the downstream equipment can be docked and transfer materials in sequence, thereby allowing the normal transmission of materials and maintaining the normal operation of the production operation process.

[0125] During the period when the battery production device fails and needs to be shut down for maintenance, personnel can press the unlock button 70 from the outside of the maintenance door 50 to send an unlock signal to the control circuit of the battery production device and the production line through the unlock button 70. Under the control of the control circuit, the battery production device can make the two isolation mechanisms 20 close the corresponding feed ports 11 respectively. Then, if both detection components 40 detect that "the isolation structure 21 is closed in place", the electric lock 60 can be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state, and the battery production device can be shut down and maintained independently. The upstream equipment can operate normally and cache the materials to be transmitted to the battery production device without shutting down the battery production device. The downstream equipment can operate normally and consume its own cached materials without shutting down the battery production device. That is, the production line does not shut down as a whole, thereby improving the OEE and production capacity of the production line, reducing the economic losses caused by the shutdown of the entire production line, and reducing the maintenance costs increased by frequent shutdowns. On the contrary, if any detection component 40 detects that "the isolation structure 21 is not closed in place", the electric lock 60 can still switch from the locked state to the unlocked state, but the upstream and downstream equipment will shut down along with the battery production device, and even the entire production line will shut down. Based on this, the operational reliability and use reliability of the battery production device and production line can be improved.

[0126] See also Figure 1 Some embodiments of the present application provide a battery production line, including a battery production device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The battery production device can be any device involved in the battery production process (such as a bare cell shelling device, a shell welding device, etc.).

[0127] By adopting the above solution, the battery production line can reduce the situation where the entire battery production line is shut down due to failure or shutdown of the battery production device by applying the battery production device provided in the embodiment of the present application, thereby improving the OEE and production capacity of the battery production line.

[0128] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery production device, characterized in that: include: An outer cover having a feeding port; The isolation mechanism comprises an isolation structure and a driving assembly connected to each other, wherein the driving assembly drives the isolation structure to move relative to the feeding port so that the isolation structure opens and closes the feeding port.

2. The battery production device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly drives the isolation structure to move back and forth along the opening direction of the feeding port.

3. The battery production device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The isolation structure is a plate-shaped structure, and the isolation structure is adapted in the feeding port to close the feeding port.

4. The battery production device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The isolation structure is penetrated by a penetration opening, and the driving assembly includes a slide rail, a slide seat and a driver. The slide rail is extended along the opening direction of the feeding port and penetrates the feeding port and the penetration opening. The isolation structure is installed on the slide seat, and the slide seat is slidably connected to the slide rail. The driver drives the slide seat to slide along the slide rail.

5. The battery production device according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the isolation structure is adapted to the feed port, the spacing between the peripheral edge of the isolation structure and the corresponding edge of the feed port is 0-4 mm.

6. The battery production device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A material loading fixture is installed on one side of the isolation structure facing the inside of the outer cover.

7. The battery production device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly drives the isolation structure to reciprocate along a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the feeding port.

8. The battery production device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The battery production device includes a detection component arranged corresponding to the isolation structure, and the detection component includes two detectors, one of the two detectors is connected to the isolation structure and moves synchronously with the isolation structure, and the other of the two detectors is fixed relative to the feeding port, and the two detectors are mutually aligned and detected to determine the opening and closing state of the isolation structure.

9. The battery production device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: There are two feeding ports, and there are two isolating mechanisms. The two isolating mechanisms are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two feeding ports.

10. A battery production line, characterized in that: Comprising the battery production device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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