Automatic end cover plate assembling machine for power battery production
By designing an automated assembly machine for end caps used in power battery production, the machine utilizes robots and multiple swing components to automate the assembly of parts. This solves the problems of high operator skill requirements and low automation levels, improves the assembly qualification rate and automation level, and meets production needs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323603075.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-28
AI Technical Summary
The assembly process of power battery end cover plates requires highly skilled operators and involves significant human error, resulting in low product qualification rates, low automation, large space occupation, and slow testing speed, making it difficult to meet actual production needs.
Design an automatic assembly machine for end caps in power battery production. The machine uses a robot and multiple swing components to achieve automated assembly of parts through horizontal movement, rotation and angle adjustment. It uses mechanical claws to clamp and hydraulic push rods to protect the parts, achieving precise movement and assembly of the parts.
It improved the assembly qualification rate, reduced errors, increased the degree of automation, saved space, and met the needs of actual production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic assembly machines, in particular to an automatic assembly machine for end cover plates used in power battery production. Background Art
[0002] The power battery is the power source for tools, mostly referring to the batteries that power electric vehicles, electric trains, electric bicycles, and golf carts. The power battery is the core component of new energy vehicles and an important direction for future energy transformation. It is mainly different from the starting battery used to start the car engine. Most of them use valve-sealed lead-acid batteries, open tubular lead-acid batteries, and lithium iron phosphate batteries.
[0003] The end cover plate of a power battery is usually assembled by placing six parts, namely, positive / negative poles, ceramic particles, sealing rubber rings, aluminum plates, ceramic rings and retaining springs, in a special fixture. This requires high skills from the operators, and the uncertainty caused by human factors makes it impossible to guarantee the qualified rate of the product during the assembly process. In addition, the separate assembly requires a large space, which increases the difficulty of management. The error is large, the degree of automation is low, and the detection speed is slow, which cannot meet the actual production needs. Therefore, we propose an automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production, which places all parts in a centralized manner to save space, and through the setting of a robot, realizes automatic assembly of end cover plates, effectively improves the qualified rate of assembly, has a small error, a high degree of automation, can meet the needs of actual production, has high practicality, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production includes a base;
[0006] A horizontal moving mechanism is provided in the middle of the base, a robot is provided on the upper side of the horizontal moving mechanism, the robot comprises a rotating seat, a mechanical arm and a mechanical claw, the mechanical arm comprises a first swing assembly and a second swing assembly, a uniformly distributed parts library is fixedly installed on the left end of the upper side of the base, and a uniformly distributed fixture plate is fixedly installed on the right end of the upper side of the base;
[0007] The horizontal moving mechanism includes a square groove, a square groove is opened in the middle of the base, a screw is rotatably arranged inside the square groove, the right end of the screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the square groove, the left end of the screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, the driving motor is fixed on the left side of the base, a threaded block is slidably arranged in the square groove, the screw is threadedly connected to the threaded block inside the threaded block, a rotating seat is arranged on the upper side of the threaded block, after starting the driving motor, the screw is driven to rotate, and the rotation of the screw drives the threaded block to slide horizontally in the square groove, thereby driving the rotating seat to move horizontally, thereby realizing the horizontal adjustment of the robot.
[0008] Furthermore, the rotating seat includes a mounting seat and a disc, the upper side of the threaded block is fixedly connected to the mounting seat, a circular groove is opened on the upper side of the mounting seat, a disc is rotatably arranged inside the circular groove, the upper side of the disc is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor, and a first swinging assembly is arranged on the upper side of the rotating motor. After starting the rotating motor, the disc is driven to rotate in the circular groove to realize a 360° rotation of the rotating seat.
[0009] Furthermore, the first swing assembly includes a fixed block and a connecting block, the upper side of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the fixed block, the upper side of the fixed block is fixedly connected to the connecting block, the inside of the connecting block is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft, the rear side of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first swing motor, a swing plate is rotatably provided on the upper side of the fixed block, the lower side of the swing plate is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the left side of the swing plate, and a second swing assembly is provided on the left side of the fixed seat. Starting the first swing motor drives the connecting shaft to rotate a certain angle, and the connecting shaft rotates a certain angle to drive the swing plate to rotate a certain angle, thereby realizing the first angle adjustment of the robotic arm.
[0010] Furthermore, the second swing assembly includes a connecting column and a mounting block, the left side of the fixing seat is fixedly connected to the connecting column, the left side of the connecting column is fixedly connected to the mounting block, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the mounting block, the rear side of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second swing motor, a swing block is rotatably provided on the left side of the mounting block, and the right side of the swing block is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. After starting the second swing motor, the rotating shaft is driven to rotate a certain angle, and the rotating shaft rotates a certain angle, which drives the swing block to rotate a certain angle, thereby realizing the second angle adjustment of the robotic arm.
[0011] Furthermore, a cylinder is fixedly installed on the lower side of the swing block, and a mechanical claw is provided on the lower side of the cylinder. After the cylinder is started, the mechanical claw is driven to descend or ascend, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering movement of the mechanical claw.
[0012] Furthermore, the mechanical claw includes a mounting frame and a hydraulic push rod, the lower side of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting frame, the inner side of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the hydraulic push rod, the inner side of the hydraulic push rod is fixedly connected to the clamping plate, and the inner side of the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the rubber pad. After the mechanical claw is extended into the parts library, the hydraulic push rod is controlled to push the clamping plate to clamp the parts, and the rubber pad plays a role in protecting the parts, and is used to move the parts to the jig plate for assembly.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: the automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production has the following advantages:
[0014] 1. By starting the drive motor, the screw is driven to rotate. The rotation of the screw drives the threaded block to slide horizontally in the square groove, thereby driving the rotating seat to move horizontally to achieve horizontal adjustment of the robot.
[0015] 2. By starting the rotating motor, the disc is driven to rotate in the circular groove to achieve a 360° rotation of the rotating seat.
[0016] 3. By starting the first swing motor, the connecting shaft is driven to rotate a certain angle, and the connecting shaft rotates a certain angle to drive the swing plate to rotate a certain angle, so as to achieve the first angle adjustment of the robotic arm. Starting the second swing motor, the rotating shaft is driven to rotate a certain angle, and the rotating shaft rotates a certain angle to drive the swing block to rotate a certain angle, so as to achieve the second angle adjustment of the robotic arm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the front section of the structure of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 It is a left side schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1 base, 2 horizontal moving mechanism, 21 square slot, 22 screw, 23 driving motor, 24 threaded block, 3 robot, 4 rotating seat, 41 mounting seat, 42 disc, 43 rotating motor, 5 mechanical arm, 51 first swing assembly, 511 fixed block, 512 connecting block, 513 connecting shaft, 514 first swing motor, 52 second swing assembly, 521 connecting column, 522 mounting block, 523 rotating shaft, 524 second swing motor, 53 swing plate, 54 fixed seat, 55 swing block, 56 cylinder, 6 mechanical claw, 61 mounting frame, 62 hydraulic push rod, 63 splint, 64 rubber pad, 7 parts library, 8 fixture plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0022] See also Figure 1-3, This embodiment provides a technical solution: an automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production includes a base 1;
[0023] A horizontal moving mechanism 2 is provided in the middle of the base 1, a robot 3 is provided on the upper side of the horizontal moving mechanism 2, the robot 3 includes a rotating seat 4, a mechanical arm 5 and a mechanical claw 6, the mechanical arm 5 includes a first swing assembly 51 and a second swing assembly 52, a uniformly distributed parts library 7 is fixedly installed on the upper left end of the base 1, and a uniformly distributed fixture plate 8 is fixedly installed on the upper right end of the base 1;
[0024] The horizontal moving mechanism 2 includes a square groove 21. A square groove 21 is opened in the middle of the base 1. A screw 22 is rotatably arranged inside the square groove 21. The right end of the screw 22 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the square groove 21. The left end of the screw 22 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor 23. The driving motor 23 is fixed on the left side of the base 1. A threaded block 24 is slidably arranged in the square groove 21. The screw 22 is threadedly connected to the threaded block inside the threaded block 24. A rotating seat 4 is arranged on the upper side of the threaded block 24. After starting the driving motor 23, the screw 22 is driven to rotate. The rotation of the screw 22 drives the threaded block 24 to slide horizontally in the square groove 21, thereby driving the rotating seat 4 to move horizontally, thereby realizing the horizontal direction adjustment of the robot 3.
[0025] The rotating seat 4 includes a mounting seat 41 and a disc 42. The upper side of the threaded block 24 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 41. A circular groove is provided on the upper side of the mounting seat 41. A disc 42 is rotatably provided inside the circular groove. The upper side of the disc 42 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor 43. A first swinging assembly 51 is provided on the upper side of the rotating motor 43. After the rotating motor 43 is started, the disc 42 is driven to rotate in the circular groove to realize the rotation of the rotating seat 4 at any angle. The first swinging assembly 51 includes a fixed block 511 and a connecting block 512. The upper side of the rotating motor 43 is fixedly connected to the fixed block 511. The upper side of the fixed block 511 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 512. The connecting block 512 is internally rotatably connected with a connecting shaft 513, and the rear side of the connecting shaft 513 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first swing motor 514. A swing plate 53 is rotatably provided on the upper side of the fixed block 511, and the lower side of the swing plate 53 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 513. A fixing seat 54 is fixedly connected to the left side of the swing plate 53, and a second swing assembly 52 is provided on the left side of the fixing seat 54. The first swing motor 514 is started to drive the connecting shaft 513 to rotate a certain angle, and the connecting shaft 513 rotates a certain angle to drive the swing plate 53 to rotate a certain angle, so as to realize the first angle adjustment of the robot arm 5. The second swing assembly 52 includes a connecting column 521 and a mounting block 522, the left side of the fixed seat 54 is fixedly connected to the connecting column 521, the left side of the connecting column 521 is fixedly connected to the mounting block 522, the mounting block 522 is internally rotatably connected with a rotating shaft 523, the rear side of the rotating shaft 523 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second swing motor 524, the left side of the mounting block 522 is rotatably provided with a swing block 55, the right side of the swing block 55 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 523, after starting the second swing motor 524, the rotating shaft 523 is driven to rotate a certain angle, the rotating shaft 523 rotates a certain angle to drive the swing block 55 to rotate a certain angle, so as to realize the second angle adjustment of the robot arm 5, the lower side of the swing block 55 is fixedly installed There is a cylinder 56, and a mechanical claw 6 is provided on the lower side of the cylinder 56. After the cylinder 56 is started, the mechanical claw 6 is driven to descend or ascend to realize the lifting movement of the mechanical claw 6. The mechanical claw 6 includes a mounting frame 61 and a hydraulic push rod 62. The lower side of the cylinder 56 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting frame 61. The inner side of the mounting frame 61 is fixedly connected to a hydraulic push rod 62. The inner side of the hydraulic push rod 62 is fixedly connected to a clamping plate 63. The inner side of the clamping plate 63 is fixedly connected to a rubber pad 64. The rubber pad 64 plays a role in protecting parts. After the mechanical claw 6 is extended into the parts library 7, the hydraulic push rod 62 is controlled to push the clamping plate 63 to clamp the parts, so as to move the parts to the jig plate 8 for assembly.
[0026] The working principle of the automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production provided by the utility model is as follows: after starting the driving motor 23, the screw 22 is driven to rotate, and the rotation of the screw 22 drives the threaded block 24 to slide horizontally in the square groove 21, thereby driving the rotating seat 4 to move horizontally, so as to realize the horizontal direction adjustment of the robot 3, and starting the rotating motor 43 to drive the disc 42 to rotate in the circular groove to realize the rotation of the rotating seat 4 at any angle, first adjust the robot 3 to the direction of the parts library 7, start the first swing motor 514, drive the connecting shaft 513 to rotate a certain angle, and the connecting shaft 513 rotates a certain angle to drive the swing plate 53 to rotate a certain angle, so as to realize Now the first angle adjustment of the robot arm 5 is performed. After starting the second swing motor 524, the rotating shaft 523 is driven to rotate a certain angle. The rotating shaft 523 rotates a certain angle to drive the swing block 55 to rotate a certain angle, thereby realizing the second angle adjustment of the robot arm 5. After adjusting the mechanical claw 6 to be directly above the parts library 7, the cylinder 56 is started to drive the mechanical claw 6 to descend or ascend, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering movement of the mechanical claw 6. The rubber pad 64 plays a role in protecting the parts. After the mechanical claw 6 is extended into the parts library 7, the hydraulic push rod 62 is controlled to push the clamping plate 63 to clamp the parts. After clamping, the mobile robot 3 is controlled to move each part to the fixture plate 8 for assembly.
[0027] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production, characterized in that: comprising a base (1); A horizontal moving mechanism (2) is provided in the middle of the base (1); a robot (3) is provided on the upper side of the horizontal moving mechanism (2); the robot (3) comprises a rotating seat (4), a mechanical arm (5) and a mechanical claw (6); the mechanical arm (5) comprises a first swing assembly (51) and a second swing assembly (52); a uniformly distributed parts library (7) is fixedly mounted on the left upper end of the base (1); and a uniformly distributed fixture plate (8) is fixedly mounted on the right upper end of the base (1); The horizontal moving mechanism (2) comprises a square groove (21). The middle part of the base (1) is provided with a square groove (21). A screw rod (22) is rotatably arranged inside the square groove (21). The right end of the screw rod (22) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the square groove (21). The left end of the screw rod (22) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a driving motor (23). The driving motor (23) is fixed to the left side of the base (1). A threaded block (24) is slidably arranged in the square groove (21). The screw rod (22) is threadedly connected to the threaded block inside the threaded block (24). A rotating seat (4) is arranged on the upper side of the threaded block (24).
2. The automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating seat (4) comprises a mounting seat (41) and a disc (42); the upper side of the threaded block (24) is fixedly connected to the mounting seat (41); a circular groove is provided on the upper side of the mounting seat (41); a disc (42) is rotatably provided inside the circular groove; the upper side of the disc (42) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor (43); and a first swinging assembly (51) is provided on the upper side of the rotating motor (43).
3. The automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first swing assembly (51) comprises a fixed block (511) and a connecting block (512); the upper side of the rotating motor (43) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (511); the upper side of the fixed block (511) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (512); a connecting shaft (513) is rotatably connected inside the connecting block (512); the rear side of the connecting shaft (513) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first swing motor (514); a swing plate (53) is rotatably provided on the upper side of the fixed block (511); the lower side of the swing plate (53) is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (513); the left side of the swing plate (53) is fixedly connected to a fixed seat (54); and the left side of the fixed seat (54) is provided with a second swing assembly (52).
4. The automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second swing assembly (52) comprises a connecting column (521) and a mounting block (522); the left side of the fixing seat (54) is fixedly connected to the connecting column (521); the left side of the connecting column (521) is fixedly connected to the mounting block (522); a rotating shaft (523) is rotatably connected inside the mounting block (522); the rear side of the rotating shaft (523) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second swing motor (524); a swing block (55) is rotatably provided on the left side of the mounting block (522); the right side of the swing block (55) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (523).
5. The automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cylinder (56) is fixedly mounted on the lower side of the swing block (55), and a mechanical claw (6) is provided on the lower side of the cylinder (56).
6. The automatic assembly machine for end cover plates for power battery production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical claw (6) comprises a mounting frame (61) and a hydraulic push rod (62); the lower side of the cylinder (56) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting frame (61); the inner side of the mounting frame (61) is fixedly connected to the hydraulic push rod (62); the inner side of the hydraulic push rod (62) is fixedly connected to a clamping plate (63); and the inner side of the clamping plate (63) is fixedly connected to a rubber pad (64).