Labeling and code spraying equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic operation, and discloses labeling and code spraying equipment, which comprises a turntable mechanism, a first visual inspection mechanism, a labeling mechanism, a code spraying mechanism, a pressure maintaining mechanism and a blanking mechanism, and is characterized in that at least a first station, a second station, a third station and a fourth station are arranged in the circumferential direction of the turntable mechanism at intervals; the first visual inspection mechanism correspondingly works at the first station, the labeling mechanism and the code spraying mechanism correspondingly work at the second station, the pressure maintaining mechanism correspondingly works at the third station, and the discharging mechanism correspondingly works at the fourth station; the labeling mechanism is used for attaching gummed paper, the code spraying mechanism is used for spraying codes on the gummed paper, and the automatic labeling and code spraying machine has the following technical effects that 1, the labeling and code spraying operation is automatically completed, and the operation efficiency and the operation precision are effectively improved; 2, the follow-up traceability of the production process is ensured, and traceability of the product is realized;

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automated operations, and in particular relates to a labeling and coding device. Background Art

[0002] In the production and assembly process of dual-cell or multi-cell batteries, flexible boards are often used to connect the cells to achieve detection or supervision functions. In order to improve the connection stability between the cells and the subsequent assembly stability, adhesive tape is usually attached to the connection between the cells. In addition, in order to facilitate the recording and subsequent traceability of the production process, the cells are also sprayed with code.

[0003] In the prior art, manual work is mostly used to attach adhesive tape and spray code. However, since the size of the connection between each battery cell is relatively small, wrinkles or deviations are likely to occur during manual attachment, and the position of the spray code operation is difficult to unify, resulting in poor product consistency. In addition, in the prior art, the spray code operation is directly performed on the surface of one of the battery cells. When the battery cell is replaced, it is difficult to trace the production process of other battery cells. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a labeling and coding equipment, which realizes the automated completion of labeling and coding operations, effectively improves operation efficiency and accuracy, and ensures the subsequent traceability of the production process, so that the product can be traced.

[0005] The technical purpose to be achieved by the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a labeling and coding equipment, comprising a turntable mechanism, a first visual inspection mechanism, a labeling mechanism, a coding mechanism, a pressure-maintaining mechanism and a material-feeding mechanism;

[0007] The turntable mechanism is provided with at least a first station, a second station, a third station and a fourth station at intervals in the circumferential direction, the first visual inspection mechanism operates at the first station, the labeling mechanism and the coding mechanism operate at the second station, the pressure holding mechanism operates at the third station, and the unloading mechanism operates at the fourth station;

[0008] The labeling mechanism is used for attaching adhesive tape, and the coding mechanism is used for coding on the adhesive tape.

[0009] In some implementations, the number of the first visual inspection mechanisms is two, and the two first visual inspection mechanisms are respectively located on both sides of the first workstation, and the two first visual inspection mechanisms are respectively used to inspect both sides of the multi-cell to achieve accurate loading effect.

[0010] In some implementations, the labeling mechanism includes a first robot and a labeling module connected to a driving end of the first robot. The labeling module is driven by the first robot to move to a set position to perform labeling operations, thereby achieving an automated labeling effect.

[0011] In some implementations, the coding mechanism includes a position adjustment module driven in different directions and a coding module connected to a driving end of the position adjustment module. The position of the coding module is adjusted by the position adjustment module to achieve a precise coding effect.

[0012] In some implementations, the position adjustment module includes at least a first direction drive unit, a second direction drive unit and a third direction drive unit, the driving end of the first direction drive unit is connected to the second direction drive unit, the driving end of the second direction drive unit is connected to the third direction drive unit, and the driving end of the third direction drive unit is connected to the coding module. Under the joint driving action of each drive unit, the coding module moves to the set position to perform coding operations, thereby achieving an automated coding effect.

[0013] In some implementations, the coding mechanism further includes a liquid recovery tank, which is located below the coding module. The liquid recovery tank is provided to recover part of the liquid sprayed by the coding module, which can save materials on the one hand and avoid polluting the working environment on the other hand.

[0014] In some implementations, the pressure-holding mechanism includes a first mounting frame, a first lifting drive unit and a pressure-holding module. The first lifting drive unit is disposed on the first mounting frame. The driving end of the first lifting drive unit is connected to the pressure-holding module. Under the driving action of the first lifting drive unit, the pressure-holding module moves to a set position to perform pressure-holding operation, thereby achieving an automated pressure-holding effect.

[0015] In some implementations, the pressure-maintaining module includes a first mounting seat, a guide buffer unit, and a pressure-maintaining block;

[0016] The pressure-maintaining block is connected to the first mounting seat through the guide buffer unit, and the first mounting seat is connected to the driving end of the first lifting drive unit. The guide buffer unit can ensure that when the pressure-maintaining block moves with the first mounting seat, there will be no hard force contact with the adhesive tape, thereby avoiding damage to the adhesive tape or the product.

[0017] In some implementations, a second visual detection mechanism is further included. The second visual detection mechanism is located on one side of the labeling mechanism and is used for position detection during labeling to improve the accuracy of the labeling operation.

[0018] In some implementations, a code scanning mechanism is also included. The code scanning mechanism operates at the third workstation to scan the inkjet code on the adhesive tape to facilitate subsequent data tracing of the production process.

[0019] In summary, the utility model has at least the following benefits:

[0020] 1. The labeling and coding equipment provided by the utility model realizes the effect of automatically completing the labeling and coding operation by setting a turntable mechanism in combination with a labeling mechanism, a coding mechanism and a pressure-holding mechanism, effectively improving the operation efficiency and operation accuracy, and correspondingly operating the labeling mechanism and the coding mechanism at the second workstation, coordinating the operation time of the pressure-holding mechanism, reducing the operation waiting time between each workstation and the setting of the workstation, further improving the operation efficiency and reducing the equipment cost.

[0021] 2. The labeling and coding equipment provided by the utility model has a coding mechanism that directly codes on adhesive paper. When a battery cell is replaced in a battery assembly, the production process of the battery assembly will not be affected, so that the product can be traced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the labeling and coding equipment of Example 1 of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a labeling mechanism according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the coding mechanism of Example 2 of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the pressure-maintaining mechanism of Example 2 of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the labeling and coding equipment of Example 3 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second visual detection mechanism of Example 3 of the utility model;

[0028] 100. Turntable mechanism;

[0029] 200. First visual inspection mechanism;

[0030] 300, labeling mechanism; 310, first robot; 320, labeling module;

[0031] 400, inkjet printing mechanism; 410, position adjustment module; 411, first direction driving unit; 412, second direction driving unit; 413, third direction driving unit; 420, inkjet printing module; 430, liquid recovery tank;

[0032] 500, pressure-maintaining mechanism; 510, first mounting frame; 520, first lifting drive unit; 530, pressure-maintaining module; 531, first mounting seat; 532, guide buffer unit; 533, pressure-maintaining block;

[0033] 600, unloading mechanism;

[0034] 700, second visual inspection mechanism;

[0035] 800, code scanning agency. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the implementation of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of the utility model. The described implementation is a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations.

[0037] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Embodiment 1:

[0039] See also Figure 1 A labeling and coding device includes a turntable mechanism 100, a first visual inspection mechanism 200, a labeling mechanism 300, a coding mechanism 400, a pressure holding mechanism 500 and a feeding mechanism 600.

[0040] The turntable mechanism 100 is used to rotate and transfer the product to different work stations so that different work mechanisms can perform corresponding operations. The first visual inspection mechanism 200 is used to detect the position of the product to achieve accurate loading effect. The labeling mechanism 300 performs labeling operation on the product, the coding mechanism 400 performs coding operation on the product, the pressure holding mechanism 500 maintains pressure at the gluing area, and the unloading mechanism 600 unloads the products that have completed labeling, coding and pressure holding.

[0041] At least the first station, the second station, the third station and the fourth station are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the turntable mechanism 100. It can also be understood that positioning platforms for placing products are arranged at positions corresponding to the first station, the second station, the third station and the fourth station on the turntable mechanism 100 respectively. When the turntable mechanism 100 rotates, the positioning platform can be rotated and transferred between the first station to the fourth station in sequence.

[0042] The first visual inspection mechanism 200 operates at the first station, the labeling mechanism 300 and the coding mechanism 400 operate at the second station, the pressure holding mechanism 500 operates at the third station, and the unloading mechanism 600 operates at the fourth station. After the product is inspected by the first visual inspection mechanism 200 at the first station to obtain the position information, it is loaded onto the turntable mechanism 100. Under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, the product is transferred to the second station, corresponding to the labeling mechanism 300 and the coding mechanism 400. 0, the labeling mechanism 300 completes the labeling operation first, and then the coding mechanism 400 performs the coding operation. Then, under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, the product is conveyed to the third station, corresponding to the operating position of the pressure-holding mechanism 500, and the pressure-holding mechanism 500 performs a pressure-holding operation on the glue-applying part. Finally, under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, the product is conveyed to the fourth station, corresponding to the operating position of the unloading mechanism 600, and the unloading mechanism 600 unloads the product.

[0043] Specifically, the product used in this embodiment is a battery assembly composed of multiple battery cells, which includes battery cells distributed on the left and the right, and the battery cells on the left and the battery cells on the right are connected by a flexible board. At the beginning of the operation, the battery assembly is loaded by the robot of the previous device, that is, the battery assembly is loaded to the first workstation position of the turntable mechanism 100 by the robot of the previous device.

[0044] During loading, the robot absorbs the battery assembly and moves to the position of the first visual inspection mechanism 200. After the first visual inspection mechanism 200 obtains the position information of the battery pack, the robot corrects the position of the battery assembly in combination with the position information of the set loading position, and then loads the battery assembly onto the positioning platform at the position corresponding to the first station on the turntable mechanism 100. Then, under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, the battery assembly is transferred to the corresponding second station, corresponding to the working position of the labeling mechanism 300 and the coding mechanism 400. The labeling mechanism 300 attaches the adhesive tape to the soft board between the left battery cell and the right battery cell, and then the coding mechanism 400 sprays the code on the adhesive tape. Subsequently, the battery assembly continues to be transferred to the corresponding third station under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, corresponding to the working position of the pressure-keeping mechanism 500, and the pressure-keeping mechanism 500 performs pressure-keeping operation on the glue-sticking area. Finally, the battery assembly is transferred to the fourth station under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, corresponding to the working position of the unloading mechanism 600, and the unloading mechanism 600 unloads the product.

[0045] It can be understood that when battery assemblies are placed on the positioning platforms corresponding to each workstation on the turntable mechanism 100, the operating mechanisms at the corresponding workstation positions all operate with each rotation of the turntable mechanism 100, which effectively improves the operating efficiency. In addition, in this embodiment, the labeling mechanism 300 and the inkjet coding mechanism 400 operate at the second workstation at the same time, combined with the operating time of the pressure-holding mechanism 500 at the third workstation, so that the time required for the labeling mechanism 300 and the inkjet coding mechanism 400 to complete an operation is equal to the time required for the pressure-holding mechanism 500 to complete an operation, which saves the waiting time for operations, reduces the setting of workstations, and reduces equipment costs.

[0046] In this embodiment, after the labeling mechanism 300 completes the attachment of the adhesive tape, the coding mechanism 400 directly sprays the code on the adhesive tape. Compared with the traditional coding operation that directly acts on the surface of the battery cell, this embodiment can replace a certain battery cell in the battery assembly without affecting the traceability of the production process of the battery assembly, thereby achieving traceability of the product.

[0047] Embodiment 2:

[0048] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the first visual inspection mechanism 200, the labeling mechanism 300, the coding mechanism 400 and the pressure holding mechanism 500 of the utility model, see Figure 2-Figure 4 .

[0049] There are two first visual inspection mechanisms 200 , which are respectively located on both sides of the first workstation. The two first visual inspection mechanisms 200 are respectively used to inspect both sides of the battery assembly to achieve accurate loading effect.

[0050] As described in Example 1, the applied product is a battery assembly composed of multiple battery cells, which includes battery cells distributed on the left and the right, and the battery cells on the left and the battery cells on the right are connected by a flexible board. When loading by the robot of the previous device, the first visual inspection mechanism 200 located on the left side of the first station acquires the position information of the battery cells on the left, and the first visual inspection mechanism 200 located on the right side of the first station acquires the position information of the battery cells on the right. Finally, the robot combines the position information fed back by the two first visual inspection mechanisms 200 to perform position correction on the battery cells on the left and the battery cells on the right to achieve accurate loading effect.

[0051] It can be understood that the robot of the previous device is respectively provided with separate fine-tuning drive modules corresponding to the battery cells on the left and the battery cells on the right, so as to facilitate position correction for the battery cells on the left and the battery cells on the right.

[0052] In some embodiments, the labeling mechanism 300 includes a first robot 310 and a labeling module 320 connected to the driving end of the first robot 310. The labeling module 320 is driven by the first robot 310 to move to a set position to perform labeling operations, thereby achieving an automated labeling effect.

[0053] After the first robot 310 drives the labeling module 320 to move to the set position to take the label, it drives the labeling module 320 to move to the soft board position on the battery assembly, and attaches the adhesive tape to the soft board position to achieve an automated labeling operation effect.

[0054] In some embodiments, the coding mechanism 400 includes a position adjustment module 410 driven in different directions and a coding module 420 connected to the driving end of the position adjustment module 410. The position of the coding module 420 is adjusted by the position adjustment module 410 to achieve a precise coding effect.

[0055] Specifically, the position adjustment module 410 includes at least a first direction driving unit 411, a second direction driving unit 412 and a third direction driving unit 413, such as, the first direction driving unit 411 drives along the X-axis direction, the second direction driving unit 412 drives along the Y-axis direction, and the third direction driving unit 413 drives along the Z-axis direction, wherein the driving end of the first direction driving unit 411 is connected to the second direction driving unit 412, the driving end of the second direction driving unit 412 is connected to the third direction driving unit 413, and the driving end of the third direction driving unit 413 is connected to the inkjet module 420. Under the joint driving action of each driving unit, the inkjet module 420 moves to the set position to perform inkjet operation, thereby realizing an automated inkjet effect.

[0056] In some embodiments, the inkjet printing mechanism 400 further includes a liquid recovery tank 430, which is located below the inkjet printing module 420. The liquid recovery tank 430 is provided to recover part of the liquid sprayed out by the inkjet printing module 420, which can save materials on the one hand and avoid polluting the working environment on the other hand.

[0057] For example, the liquid recovery groove 430 is an L-shaped structure, which can cover the range of the inkjet module 420 in two different horizontal moving directions, so that when the inkjet module 420 is located at different positions for inkjet operation, the liquid recovery groove 430 can recover part of the sprayed liquid.

[0058] In some embodiments, the pressure-holding mechanism 500 includes a first mounting frame 510, a first lifting drive unit 520 and a pressure-holding module 530. The first lifting drive unit 520 is arranged on the first mounting frame 510, and the driving end of the first lifting drive unit 520 is connected to the pressure-holding module 530. Under the driving action of the first lifting drive unit 520, the pressure-holding module 530 moves to a set position to perform a pressure-holding operation, thereby realizing an automated pressure-holding effect.

[0059] Specifically, the pressure maintaining module 530 includes a first mounting seat 531, a guide buffer unit 532 and a pressure maintaining block 533; the pressure maintaining block 533 is connected to the first mounting seat 531 through the guide buffer unit 532, and the first mounting seat 531 is connected to the driving end of the first lifting drive unit 520. The guide buffer unit 532 is provided so that when the pressure maintaining block 533 moves with the first mounting seat 531, there will be no hard force contact with the adhesive tape, thereby avoiding damage to the adhesive tape or the product.

[0060] For example, the guide buffer unit 532 includes a slide rail arranged on the first mounting seat 531 and a slider slidably connected to the slide rail. An elastic member is connected between the upper end of the slider and the first mounting seat 531. The pressure maintaining block 533 is connected to the lower end of the slider. When the first mounting seat 531 moves downward under the action of the first lifting drive unit 520, the pressure maintaining block 533 is driven to move downward. When the pressure maintaining block 533 contacts the battery assembly, it indicates that the pressure maintaining block 533 has moved down into place. During the continued downward movement of the first mounting seat 531, the pressure maintaining block 533 will slide upward relative to the first mounting seat 531 and squeeze the elastic member, thereby playing an elastic buffering role. At the same time, the setting of the slide rail and the slider can also make the up and down movement of the pressure maintaining block 533 more stable.

[0061] Embodiment 3:

[0062] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the labeling and coding equipment of the utility model, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 .

[0063] The labeling and coding equipment further includes a second visual detection mechanism 700, which is located on one side of the labeling mechanism 300 and is used for position detection during labeling to improve the accuracy of the labeling operation.

[0064] After the labeling mechanism 300 completes labeling, the labeling mechanism 300 drives the adhesive tape to move to the position of the second visual inspection mechanism 700, and the second visual inspection mechanism 700 obtains the position information of the adhesive tape. Subsequently, the labeling mechanism 300 corrects the position of the adhesive tape to accurately attach the adhesive tape to the battery assembly.

[0065] It is understandable that both the first visual inspection mechanism 200 and the second visual inspection mechanism 700 can perform visual inspection in a mode of adding a camera to a light source.

[0066] In some embodiments, the labeling and coding equipment also includes a scanning mechanism 800, which corresponds to the third workstation. After the pressure holding mechanism 500 completes the pressure holding operation, the scanning mechanism 800 scans the code on the adhesive tape to facilitate subsequent data tracing of the production process.

[0067] The labeling and coding equipment of the utility model realizes the effect of automatically completing the labeling and coding operation by setting a turntable mechanism in conjunction with a labeling mechanism, a coding mechanism and a pressure-holding mechanism, effectively improving the operation efficiency and operation accuracy, and the labeling mechanism and the coding mechanism are operated at the second workstation correspondingly, cooperating with the operation time of the pressure-holding mechanism, reducing the operation waiting time between each workstation and the setting of the workstation, further improving the operation efficiency and reducing the equipment cost; the coding mechanism directly sprays the code on the adhesive tape, and when a certain battery cell of the battery assembly is replaced, it will not affect the traceability of the production process of the battery assembly, so that the product can be traced.

[0068] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" 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 the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0069] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0070] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0071] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being above or below the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature being above, above, and above the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being below, below, and below the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0072] Although the utility model is described in conjunction with the above specific embodiments, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can make many substitutions, modifications and changes based on the above content. Therefore, all such substitutions, improvements and changes are included in the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A labeling and coding equipment, characterized in that: It comprises a turntable mechanism (100), a first visual inspection mechanism (200), a labeling mechanism (300), a coding mechanism (400), a pressure-maintaining mechanism (500) and a material unloading mechanism (600); The turntable mechanism (100) is provided with at least a first station, a second station, a third station and a fourth station at intervals in the circumferential direction; the first visual inspection mechanism (200) operates at the first station, the labeling mechanism (300) and the coding mechanism (400) operate at the second station, the pressure-maintaining mechanism (500) operates at the third station, and the unloading mechanism (600) operates at the fourth station; The labeling mechanism (300) is used for attaching adhesive tape, and the coding mechanism (400) is used for coding on the adhesive tape.

2. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the first visual inspection mechanisms (200) is two, and the two first visual inspection mechanisms (200) are respectively located on two sides of the first workstation.

3. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The labeling mechanism (300) comprises a first robot (310) and a labeling module (320) connected to a driving end of the first robot (310).

4. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coding mechanism (400) comprises a position adjustment module (410) driven in different directions and a coding module (420) connected to the driving end of the position adjustment module (410).

5. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The position adjustment module (410) comprises at least a first direction drive unit (411), a second direction drive unit (412) and a third direction drive unit (413); a drive end of the first direction drive unit (411) is connected to the second direction drive unit (412); a drive end of the second direction drive unit (412) is connected to the third direction drive unit (413); and a drive end of the third direction drive unit (413) is connected to the coding module (420).

6. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The coding mechanism (400) further comprises a liquid recovery tank (430), and the liquid recovery tank (430) is located below the coding module (420).

7. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure-maintaining mechanism (500) comprises a first mounting frame (510), a first lifting drive unit (520) and a pressure-maintaining module (530); the first lifting drive unit (520) is arranged on the first mounting frame (510); and a driving end of the first lifting drive unit (520) is connected to the pressure-maintaining module (530).

8. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pressure-maintaining module (530) comprises a first mounting seat (531), a guide buffer unit (532) and a pressure-maintaining block (533); The pressure-maintaining block (533) is connected to the first mounting seat (531) via the guide buffer unit (532), and the first mounting seat (531) is connected to the driving end of the first lifting drive unit (520).

9. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second visual inspection mechanism (700), which is located on one side of the labeling mechanism (300).

10. The labeling and coding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a code scanning mechanism (800), and the code scanning mechanism (800) operates corresponding to the third workstation.

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