Conveying structure for series welding machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a conveying structure for a series welding machine, which comprises at least one group of first conveying component, a second conveying component and an adjusting component, the output end of the first conveying component is connected with the second conveying component, and the adjusting component is arranged on the second conveying component. The battery pieces are conveyed to the second conveying assembly from the first conveying assembly to be welded. The battery pieces are conveyed from the first conveying assembly to the second conveying assembly to be welded, after welding is completed, the battery pieces continue to be conveyed to the next working procedure through the second conveying assembly, synchronous automatic conveying of the multiple sets of battery pieces is achieved, the positions of the battery pieces can be adjusted in real time through the adjusting assembly in the conveying process, and therefore the welding efficiency and the welding quality are improved. The first conveying assembly comprises a first frame body, a first conveying belt, a first motor, a first driving shaft and a first driven shaft, and the first driving shaft is arranged at the end, away from the second conveying assembly, of the first frame body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of string welding machine equipment, in particular to a conveying structure for a string welding machine. Background Art

[0002] The stringer is an automated device used to weld metal parts, usually used in large-scale production. In the field of battery production, especially in the manufacturing process of solar panels, welding is a crucial step. The conveying structure of the stringer is used to transport the workpiece to be welded to the welding position. The traditional conveying structure currently has the following problems:

[0003] (1) Traditional string welding machines usually use a transmission welding method for a single group of battery cells. This method is inefficient because only one group of battery cells can be welded at a time, and the production capacity of the equipment cannot be fully utilized.

[0004] (2) During the welding process of traditional string welding machines, oxides and other impurities generated by welding spatter may adhere to the conveyor belt, causing the conveyor belt surface to be uneven or produce impurities, which are difficult to clean and may also affect the welding quality and stability of the battery cells.

[0005] (3) During the conveying process of the traditional string welding machine, it is difficult to control and adjust the position of the battery cell on the conveyor belt, or welding deviation may be caused by position deviation during the transmission process. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a conveying structure for a string welding machine to solve one or more problems in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0008] A conveying structure for a string welding machine, the conveying structure includes at least one group of a first conveying component, a second conveying component and an adjusting component, the output end of the first conveying component is connected to the second conveying component, the adjusting component is arranged on the second conveying component, and the battery cell is transferred from the first conveying component to the second conveying component for welding.

[0009] Furthermore, the first conveying component includes a first frame, a first conveyor belt, a first motor, a first driving shaft and a first driven shaft, the first driving shaft is arranged at an end of the first frame away from the second conveying component, the first driven shaft is arranged at an end of the first frame close to the second conveying component, the output end of the first motor is connected to one end of the first driving shaft, the first conveyor belt is arranged on the top of the first frame, a part of the first conveyor belt is wound around the first driving shaft, and another part of the first conveyor belt is wound around the first driven shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the second conveying assembly includes a second frame, a second conveyor belt, a second motor, a second driving shaft and a second driven shaft, the second driving shaft is arranged at one end of the first frame, the second driven shaft is arranged at the other end of the second frame, the output end of the second motor is connected to one end of the second driving shaft, the second conveyor belt is arranged on the top of the second frame, a part of the second conveyor belt is wound around the second driving shaft, and another part of the second conveyor belt is wound around the second driven shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, the first conveying component also includes a first adsorption structure, the first adsorption structure includes a first suction cup and a first adsorption hole, the first adsorption structure is arranged between the first conveying belt and the first frame, and the first adsorption hole is opened in the first conveying belt.

[0012] Furthermore, the second conveying component also includes a second adsorption structure, the second adsorption structure includes a second suction cup and a second adsorption hole, the second adsorption structure is arranged between the second conveying belt and the second frame, and the second adsorption hole is opened in the second conveying belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjustment component includes an adjustment plate, an adjustment member and a third motor, the third motor is fixedly connected to one side of the second frame, the output end of the third motor is connected to a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is arranged in the adjustment member, one side of the adjustment plate is fixedly connected to one side of the adjustment member, and the other side of the adjustment plate is movably abutted against the battery cell, and a detection element is also arranged on the side of the adjustment member facing the battery cell.

[0014] Furthermore, the second conveying assembly is further provided with a welding area, and the welding area is provided at a portion of the second frame body close to the second driven shaft.

[0015] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes a temperature control zone, which includes a temperature rising zone and a temperature falling zone. The temperature rising zone is arranged at a portion of the first conveyor belt close to the welding zone, and the temperature falling zone is arranged between the second driven shaft and the welding zone.

[0016] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes a plurality of cleaning members, and the plurality of cleaning members are evenly arranged on a side of the adjustment plate close to the battery cells.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0018] (I) The utility model provides at least one set of a first conveying assembly, a second conveying assembly and an adjusting assembly. The battery cells are transferred from the first conveying assembly to the second conveying assembly for welding. After welding is completed, the battery cells are continuously transferred to the next process by the second conveying assembly, thereby realizing the synchronous and automatic transmission of multiple groups of battery cells. In addition, the position of the battery cells can be adjusted in real time through the adjusting assembly during the conveying process, thereby improving the welding efficiency and welding quality.

[0019] (ii) Furthermore, an adjustment component is provided, including an adjustment plate, an adjustment member and a third motor, wherein the output end of the third motor is connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is provided in the adjustment member, one side of the adjustment plate is fixedly connected to one side of the adjustment member, and the other side of the adjustment plate is movably abutted against the battery cell, and a detection element is further provided on the side of the adjustment member facing the battery cell. After the position of the battery cell is detected by the detection element, the adjustment plate is driven by the third motor to perform adjustment, thereby ensuring that the battery cell is always located in the center of the second conveyor belt, thereby improving the welding quality and efficiency.

[0020] (iii) Furthermore, by providing the first adsorption structure and the second adsorption structure, it is ensured that the battery cell can always be adsorbed on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt during the transmission process, thereby ensuring the stability of the transmission process.

[0021] (iv) Furthermore, by setting a temperature control zone, including a temperature rising zone and a temperature falling zone, the temperature rising zone is set at the portion of the first conveyor belt close to the welding zone, and the temperature falling zone is set between the second driven shaft and the welding zone, so as to prevent the battery cell from being broken due to a sudden change in temperature, thereby improving the welding quality of the battery cell.

[0022] (V) Furthermore, by arranging a plurality of cleaning parts on one side of the adjustment plate close to the battery cell, the adjustment component can not only realize the position adjustment function of the battery cell, but also clean the surface of the second conveyor belt through the large-scale rotation of the adjustment part, thereby avoiding the accumulation of impurities generated during the welding process and affecting the welding quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying structure for the string welding machine according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0024] Figure 2 A bottom view of the structure of the conveying structure for the string welding machine according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0025] Figure 3 A partial structural schematic diagram of a conveying structure for a string welding machine according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0026] Markings in the accompanying drawings: 1. first conveying component; 100. first frame; 101. first conveyor belt; 102. first motor; 103. first driving shaft; 104. first driven shaft; 105. first adsorption structure; 1050. first suction cup; 1051. first adsorption hole; 2. second conveying component; 200. second frame; 201. second conveyor belt; 202. second motor; 203. second driving shaft; 204. second driven shaft; 205. second adsorption structure; 2050. second suction cup; 2051. second adsorption hole; 3. adjustment component; 300. adjustment plate; 301. adjustment member; 302. third motor; 303. rotating shaft; 304. detection element; 4. battery cell; 5. welding area; 6. temperature control area; 600. heating area; 601. cooling area; 7. cleaning member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model clearer, the following is a further detailed description of the conveying structure for the string welding machine proposed in the utility model in combination with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. According to the following description, the advantages and features of the utility model will be clearer. It should be noted that the drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, which are only used to conveniently and clearly assist in explaining the purpose of the implementation method of the utility model. In order to make the purpose, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, please refer to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the structure, proportion, size, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the content disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the utility model, so it has no technical substantive significance. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effect that the utility model can produce and the purpose that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the utility model.

[0028] The specific structure of the conveying structure for the string welding machine is described below:

[0029] For conveying structure of stringer, please refer to Figures 1 to 3The conveying structure includes at least one group of first conveying components 1, second conveying components 2 and adjusting components 3. The output end of the first conveying component 1 is connected to the second conveying component 2, and the adjusting component 3 is arranged on the second conveying component 2. The battery cell 4 is transferred from the first conveying component 1 to the second conveying component 2 for welding. After welding, it is continuously transferred to the next process by the second conveying component 2. Preferably, in the embodiment of the utility model, the number of the first conveying components 1 is two groups, which can realize the transmission and welding of two groups of battery cells 4 at the same time. Of course, in other embodiments, different numbers of first conveying components 1 can also be set according to actual needs, but it is necessary to ensure that there is enough space between each group of first conveying components 1 to ensure that adjacently transmitted battery cells will not collide.

[0030] Furthermore, the first conveying component 1 includes a first frame 100, a first conveyor belt 101, a first motor 102, a first driving shaft 103 and a first driven shaft 104, the first driving shaft 103 is arranged at an end of the first frame 100 away from the second conveying component 2, the first driven shaft 104 is arranged at an end of the first frame 100 close to the second conveying component 2, the output end of the first motor 102 is connected to one end of the first driving shaft 103, the first conveyor belt 101 is arranged on the top of the first frame 100, a part of the first conveyor belt 101 is wound around the first driving shaft 103, and another part of the first conveyor belt 101 is wound around the first driven shaft 104, the first driving shaft 103 is driven to rotate by the first motor 102, and the first conveyor belt 101 and the first driven shaft 104 are further driven to rotate, so as to realize the transmission of the battery cell 4 on the first conveyor belt 101.

[0031] Furthermore, the second conveying assembly 2 includes a second frame 200, a second conveyor belt 201, a second motor 202, a second driving shaft 203 and a second driven shaft 204, the second driving shaft 203 is arranged at one end of the first frame 100, the second driven shaft 204 is arranged at the other end of the second frame 200, the output end of the second motor 202 is connected to one end of the second driving shaft 203, the second conveyor belt 201 is arranged on the top of the second frame 200, a part of the second conveyor belt 201 is wound around the second driving shaft 203, and the other part of the second conveyor belt 201 is wound around the second driven shaft 204, the second driving shaft 203 is driven to rotate by the second motor 202, and the second conveyor belt 201 and the second driven shaft 204 are further driven to rotate, so as to realize the transmission of the battery cell 4 on the second conveyor belt 201.

[0032] Furthermore, the first conveying component 1 also includes a first adsorption structure 105, which includes a first suction cup 1050 and a first adsorption hole 1051. The first adsorption structure 105 is arranged between the first conveying belt 101 and the first frame 100, and the first adsorption hole 1051 is opened on the first conveying belt 101.

[0033] Furthermore, the second conveying component 2 also includes a second adsorption structure 205, the second adsorption structure 205 includes a second suction cup 2050 and a second adsorption hole 2051, the second adsorption structure 205 is arranged between the second conveyor belt 201 and the second frame 200, and the second adsorption hole 2051 is opened on the second conveyor belt 201. Preferably, in this embodiment, the first adsorption holes 1051 and the second adsorption holes 2051 are both arranged in two rows evenly on both sides of the first conveyor belt 101 and the second conveyor belt 201. Of course, in other embodiments of the utility model, the first adsorption holes 1051 and the second adsorption holes 2051 can also be unevenly distributed, as long as they can adsorb the battery cells 4 to be welded, and no excessive restrictions are made here.

[0034] Further, the adjustment component 3 includes an adjustment plate 300, an adjustment member 301 and a third motor 302, the third motor 302 is fixedly connected to one side of the second frame 200, the output end of the third motor 302 is connected to the rotating shaft 303, the rotating shaft 303 is arranged in the adjustment member 301, one side of the adjustment plate 300 is fixedly connected to one side of the adjustment member 301, and the other side of the adjustment plate 300 is movably abutted against the battery cell 4. Preferably, the adjustment member 301 can be cylindrical and rotates with the rotation of the rotating shaft 303, thereby driving the adjustment plate 300 to move. The side of the adjustment member 301 facing the battery cell 4 is also provided with A detection element 304 is provided. Preferably, in the embodiment of the utility model, the number of the adjustment components 3 is set to four groups, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the second frame 200. Of course, in other embodiments of the utility model, the number and position of the adjustment components 3 can also be adjusted according to the number of the first conveying components 1, and no excessive restrictions are made here. The detection element 304 adopts an infrared ranging sensor. In the utility model, each component and the drive motor are electrically connected to an external control system (not shown in the figure). When the infrared ranging sensor detects a position change, the detection result is fed back to the control system, and the control system further controls the third motor 302 for adjustment.

[0035] Furthermore, the second conveying component 2 is also provided with a welding area 5, and the welding area 5 is arranged in a part of the second frame 200 close to the second driven shaft 204. More specifically, when the second conveying component 2 is a plurality of groups, a group of the second conveying components 2 closest to the second driven shaft 204 needs to be arranged in the welding area 5 to ensure that each battery cell 4 conveyed can be welded. In the present embodiment, the welding area 5 adopts infrared radiation welding. When the current passes through the heating wire of the heating tube made of special material, the heating tube radiates infrared rays of a certain wavelength. When the infrared rays are absorbed by the battery cell 4, the battery cell 4 is immediately heated. This welding method can effectively reduce the breakage rate of the battery cell 4 and improve the welding efficiency. The equipment is easy to maintain and replace.

[0036] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes a temperature control zone 6, and the temperature control zone 6 includes a heating zone 600 and a cooling zone 601. The heating zone 600 is arranged at the part of the first conveyor belt 101 close to the welding zone 5, and the cooling zone 601 is arranged between the second driven shaft 204 and the welding zone 5. Specifically, the heating zone 600 is formed by arranging a heating rod in the cavity of the first suction cup 1050, and the fan is connected through a pipeline in the cavity of the second suction cup 2050 to extract hot air after welding to form the cooling zone 601, so as to prevent the battery cell 4 from being broken due to a sudden change in temperature and improve the welding quality of the battery cell 4. Among them, the heating rod and the fan are both existing technologies and are not shown in the figure. Of course, other heating elements and cooling elements can also be selected in other embodiments of the utility model, as long as the battery cell 4 can be heated and cooled, and no excessive restrictions are made here.

[0037] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes a plurality of cleaning members 7, and the plurality of cleaning members 7 are evenly arranged on one side of the adjustment plate 300 close to the battery cell 4, so that the adjustment component 3 can realize the position adjustment function of the battery cell 4 while cleaning the surface of the second conveyor belt 201 through a large rotation of the adjustment member 301, so as to avoid the accumulation of impurities generated during the welding process and the influence on the welding quality.

[0038] The specific working process of the conveying structure for the string welding machine described in the embodiment of the utility model is described as follows:

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, the battery cell 4 is transferred from the first conveyor assembly 1 to the second conveyor assembly 2 via the first conveyor belt 101 and the heating zone 600, and the second conveyor belt 201 continues to transfer the battery cell 4 to the welding zone 5 for welding. After welding, the battery cell 4 is cooled in the cooling zone 601 and transferred to the next process. During the transmission of the battery cell 4 on the second conveyor belt 201, the position of the battery cell 4 is detected in real time by the detection element 304 in the adjustment assembly 3. If there is a deviation in the position, the third motor 302 drives the rotating shaft 303 to rotate, so that the adjustment member 301 and the adjustment plate 300 fixed on the adjustment member 301 push and adjust the battery cell 4 in a small range, ensuring that the battery cell 4 is always located in the center of the second conveyor belt 201, thereby improving the welding quality and efficiency.

[0040] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0041] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A conveying structure for a string welding machine, characterized in that: The conveying structure includes at least one group of a first conveying component, a second conveying component and an adjusting component. The output end of the first conveying component is connected to the second conveying component. The adjusting component is arranged on the second conveying component. The battery cell is transferred from the first conveying component to the second conveying component for welding.

2. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveying component includes a first frame, a first conveyor belt, a first motor, a first driving shaft and a first driven shaft. The first driving shaft is arranged at an end of the first frame away from the second conveying component, the first driven shaft is arranged at an end of the first frame close to the second conveying component, the output end of the first motor is connected to one end of the first driving shaft, the first conveyor belt is arranged on the top of the first frame, a part of the first conveyor belt is wound around the first driving shaft, and another part of the first conveyor belt is wound around the first driven shaft.

3. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second conveying assembly includes a second frame, a second conveyor belt, a second motor, a second driving shaft and a second driven shaft, the second driving shaft is arranged at one end of the first frame, the second driven shaft is arranged at the other end of the second frame, the output end of the second motor is connected to one end of the second driving shaft, the second conveyor belt is arranged on the top of the second frame, a part of the second conveyor belt is wound around the second driving shaft, and another part of the second conveyor belt is wound around the second driven shaft.

4. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conveying component also includes a first adsorption structure, which includes a first suction cup and a first adsorption hole. The first adsorption structure is arranged between the first conveying belt and the first frame, and the first adsorption hole is opened in the first conveying belt.

5. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second conveying assembly further includes a second adsorption structure, which includes a second suction cup and a second adsorption hole. The second adsorption structure is disposed between the second conveying belt and the second frame, and the second adsorption hole is opened on the second conveying belt.

6. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjustment component includes an adjustment plate, an adjustment member and a third motor, wherein the third motor is fixedly connected to one side of the second frame, and an output end of the third motor is connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is arranged in the adjustment member. One side of the adjustment plate is fixedly connected to one side of the adjustment member, and the other side of the adjustment plate is movably abutted against the battery cell. A detection element is also arranged on a side of the adjustment member facing the battery cell.

7. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second conveying assembly is further provided with a welding area, and the welding area is provided at a portion of the second frame body close to the second driven shaft.

8. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The conveying structure also includes a temperature control zone, which includes a temperature rising zone and a temperature falling zone. The temperature rising zone is arranged at a portion of the first conveyor belt close to the welding zone, and the temperature falling zone is arranged between the second driven shaft and the welding zone.

9. The conveying structure for a stringer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The conveying structure further comprises a plurality of cleaning members, and the plurality of cleaning members are evenly arranged on a side of the regulating plate close to the battery cells.

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