Conveying device and information acquisition device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveying device and an information collecting device.The conveying device comprises a conveying assembly, a first blocking assembly and a transferring assembly, the conveying assembly is provided with a first position and a second position, and when workpieces are fed, the workpieces are conveyed to the first position on the conveying assembly; the first blocking assembly comprises a first blocking part, and the first blocking part can move to the conveying assembly so that the workpieces moving on the conveying assembly can stop at the first position; the transferring assembly is used for transferring the workpiece from the first position to the second position in the first direction. The workpieces are fed to the first position one by one on the conveying device, the fed workpieces are blocked through the first blocking assembly, after the set number of the workpieces is accumulated, the first blocking assembly avoids the workpieces, the transferring assembly transfers the workpieces to the second position, the transferring assembly can transfer the multiple workpieces each time, unified treatment of the multiple workpieces is facilitated, and the production efficiency is improved. The method can be widely applied to the technical field of battery manufacturing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of battery manufacturing, and in particular to a conveying device and an information collection device. Background Art

[0002] In the battery manufacturing process, the inconsistent rhythm of each process leads to the need for frequent shutdowns in order to carry out a certain process. For example, when collecting battery information, when the battery is transmitted along the conveying device to the scanning station, the conveying device needs to stop transporting so that the battery can stay at the scanning station for scanning. This will lead to low production efficiency and cannot meet production needs. Although it is also possible to position the battery at the scanning station by setting a blockage at the front end of the scanning station, the batteries enter the scanning station one by one, which still has the problem of low efficiency, and it is difficult to scan multiple batteries at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, the present application provides a conveying device and an information collection device, and the technical solutions adopted are as follows.

[0004] The information collection device provided in the present application includes an information collection component and a conveying device. When the transfer component of the conveying device transfers the workpiece from the first position to the second position, the information collection component collects information of the workpiece at the second position.

[0005] The conveying device provided in the present application includes a conveying component, a first blocking component and a transfer component. The conveying component is provided with a first position and a second position. When a workpiece is loaded, the workpiece is transferred to the first position on the conveying component; the first blocking component includes a first blocking component, and the first blocking component can be moved to the conveying component to make the workpiece moving on the conveying component stop at the first position; the transfer component is used to transfer the workpiece from the first position to the second position along a first direction.

[0006] In certain embodiments of the present application, the conveying device includes a second blocking assembly, the second blocking assembly includes a second blocking component, the second blocking component can be moved to the conveying assembly to block the N+1th workpiece moving on the conveying assembly, and the first N workpieces are transferred by the transfer assembly, N is greater than or equal to 1, and N is an integer.

[0007] In certain embodiments of the present application, the conveying device includes a second detector, and the second detector is used to detect whether the workpiece loading at the first position reaches a set quantity.

[0008] In certain embodiments of the present application, the conveying device includes a first detector, and the first detector is used to sense the first workpiece currently located at the first position.

[0009] In certain embodiments of the present application, the second detector is used to count the workpieces transported to the first position on the conveying assembly.

[0010] In certain embodiments of the present application, the conveying assembly includes a first conveying assembly and a second conveying assembly, the first position is located at the first conveying assembly, the second position is located at the second conveying assembly, the first conveying assembly is powered, and the second conveying assembly is unpowered.

[0011] In certain embodiments of the present application, the transfer component includes a transfer and loading component, which is capable of approaching and loading the workpiece.

[0012] In certain embodiments of the present application, the transfer and loading component is provided with a transfer clamping area, and the transfer clamping area is recessed and formed on the side of the transfer and loading component facing the workpiece.

[0013] In certain embodiments of the present application, the transport and loading component absorbs the workpiece by magnetic attraction or negative pressure.

[0014] The embodiments of the present application have at least the following beneficial effects: the workpieces are loaded one by one to the first position by the conveying device, and the first blocking component is used to block the loaded workpieces. After the set number of workpieces is accumulated, the first blocking component avoids the workpieces, and the transfer component transfers these workpieces to the second position. The transfer component can transfer multiple workpieces each time, which is convenient for unified processing of multiple workpieces and improves production efficiency. The present application can be widely used in the field of battery manufacturing technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The aspects and advantages described and / or attached in the embodiments of the present application will become apparent and easy to understand in conjunction with the following drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments embodied in the following drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying device.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveying component, the second conveying component and the partition, and the figure shows that the first conveying component and the second conveying component are respectively provided with partitions.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the first blocking component.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the first blocking component.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the transfer component.

[0021] Figure numerals: 100, first conveying component; 110, first blocking component; 111, first blocking part; 112, first blocking driver; 113, first detector; 120, second blocking component; 200, second conveying component; 300, transfer component; 310, transfer loading and unloading part; 311, transfer clamping area; 312, clamping driver; 313, transfer driver; 400, partition. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Combine the following Figures 1 to 5 Embodiments of the present application are described in detail, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "middle", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 application. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] The present application relates to a conveying device, which includes a conveying assembly, the conveying assembly has a conveying channel, and a workpiece can be conveyed along a first direction on the conveying assembly. Specifically, the conveying assembly is provided with a first position and a second position, and when the workpiece is loaded, the workpiece is conveyed to the first position on the conveying assembly. Further, the conveying device includes a transfer assembly 300, and the transfer assembly 300 is used to transfer the workpiece from the first position to the second position along the first direction.

[0026] It should be noted that the workpiece refers to a battery or a tray containing a battery, and the first direction may be along a straight line direction or along a curved line direction.

[0027] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the conveying device includes a first blocking assembly 110, and the first blocking assembly 110 is used to block the workpiece conveyed to the first position on the conveying assembly. Specifically, the first blocking assembly 110 includes a first blocking component 111, and when the workpiece is loaded to the first position on the conveying assembly, the first blocking component 111 can move to the conveying assembly, and at this time, the first blocking component 111 enters the conveying channel to block the workpiece moving on the conveying assembly, so that the workpiece stops at the first position.

[0028] Further, after the transfer assembly 300 transports the workpiece from the first position to the second position and the transfer assembly 300 returns to the first position, the first blocking component 111 moves to the conveying assembly. Alternatively, after the transfer assembly 300 transports the workpiece from the first position, the first blocking component 111 moves to the conveying assembly.

[0029] It can be understood that the first blocking assembly 110 includes a first blocking driver 112, the first blocking driver 112 is connected to the side plate or frame of the conveying device, the first blocking driver 112 includes a motor or a cylinder, the first blocking component 111 is connected to the first blocking driver 112, and the first blocking driver 112 drives the first blocking component 111 to enter or exit the conveying channel. When the first blocking component 111 exits from the conveying channel, the first blocking component 111 can avoid the moving workpiece.

[0030] In some examples, N workpieces are loaded on the conveying assembly, where N is an integer and greater than or equal to 1. It is understandable that when N is greater than 1, the workpieces are loaded one by one, the first blocking component 111 blocks the first workpiece, and after the set number of N workpieces are loaded at the first position of the conveying assembly, the loading is stopped, and the transfer assembly 300 loads the group of N workpieces and transfers the N workpieces to the second position.

[0031] It should be noted that the so-called “first workpiece” refers to the first workpiece in each group of N workpieces.

[0032] As an embodiment, the conveying device includes a second blocking assembly 120, and the second blocking assembly 120 includes a second blocking component. After a set number of N workpieces are loaded at the first position, the second blocking component can move to the conveying assembly. At this time, the second blocking component enters the conveying channel to block the N+1th workpiece moving on the conveying assembly.

[0033] It can be understood that the first N workpieces are located in the area between the first blocking component 111 and the second blocking component, and these N workpieces are transferred by the transfer assembly 300. The first blocking component 110 and the second blocking component 120 cooperate to avoid the position deviation of the workpieces, so that the transfer assembly 300 can more accurately locate the N workpieces at the first position, so that the transfer assembly 300 can transfer these N workpieces.

[0034] Furthermore, the second blocking assembly 120 includes a second blocking driver, which is connected to the side plate or frame of the conveying assembly, and the second blocking driver includes a motor or a cylinder. The second blocking component is connected to the second blocking driver, and the second blocking driver drives the second blocking component to enter or exit the conveying channel.

[0035] As an embodiment, the conveying device includes a second detector, which is used to detect whether the workpiece loading at the first position reaches a set number. Specifically, the second detector is used to monitor whether the workpiece between the first blocking component 111 and the second blocking component is full.

[0036] In some examples, the second detector is used to count the workpieces conveyed on the conveying assembly. Specifically, the second detector can be triggered each time the workpiece passes the position of the second detector. It is understandable that the host computer of the conveying device or the information collection device counts the workpieces according to the information of the second detector, and when the count reaches a set number, the second blocking driver is activated to allow the second blocking component to enter the conveying channel.

[0037] In some examples, if the workpiece loading reaches a set number, the second detector can sense the Nth workpiece or the N+1th workpiece at the full position, and the upper computer of the conveying device or the information collection device starts the second blocking driver according to the information of the second detector. Specifically, the second detector includes a photoelectric sensor.

[0038] Regarding the case where the workpiece loading material is full, as an alternative, it can also be designed that the conveying device does not have the second blocking component 120, but when the second detector detects that the workpiece loading material is full, the conveying component suspends loading.

[0039] As an embodiment, the conveying device includes a first detector 113, which is disposed on the first blocking component 110 or the conveying component, and is used to sense the first workpiece currently located at the first position. Specifically, the first detector 113 includes a photoelectric sensor.

[0040] It is understandable that when the first detector 113 detects the first workpiece, the second detector starts to perform full-material detection. The first detector 113 cooperates with the second detector to detect whether the first position is full of material, which provides double insurance and improves detection accuracy.

[0041] In some examples, the first detector 113 is disposed on the side of the first blocking member 111 facing away from the incoming workpiece to prevent the workpiece from accidentally hitting the first detector 113. In some examples, the first detector 113 is disposed on the first blocking driver 112, or the first detector 113 is disposed on the bottom plate, side plate or frame of the conveying assembly.

[0042] As an embodiment, the conveying component includes a first conveying component 100 and a second conveying component 200, the first position is located at the first conveying component 100, the workpiece is loaded to the first conveying component 100, the workpiece is transmitted along a first direction on the first conveying component 100, the second conveying component 200 is connected to the first conveying component 100, the second position is located at the second conveying component 200, and the transfer component 300 transfers the workpiece from the first conveying component 100 to the second conveying component 200.

[0043] Further, the first conveying assembly 100 is powered, and the second conveying assembly 200 is unpowered. Specifically, the first conveying assembly 100 includes conveying rollers or conveying belts or chain plates, and the second conveying assembly 200 includes unpowered conveying rollers or unpowered conveying belts.

[0044] Specifically, during the process of the transfer component 300 transferring the workpiece of the first conveying component 100 to the second conveying component 200, since the second conveying component 200 is unpowered, it is possible to avoid vibration of the conveying roller or conveyor belt of the second conveying component 200 causing vibration of the workpiece, thereby avoiding disrupting the order of the workpieces on the second conveying component 200.

[0045] On the other hand, since the second conveying assembly 200 is set as a non-powered structure, when the transfer assembly 300 releases the workpiece loading and unloading at the second position, the workpiece can stop moving immediately, thereby improving the position accuracy of the workpiece transfer, so that the process corresponding to the second conveying assembly 200 can proceed normally. In some examples, when the process corresponding to the second conveying assembly 200 is information collection, if the workpiece vibrates or moves, the information collection device will not be able to accurately identify the corresponding workpiece. In some examples, when the process corresponding to the second conveying assembly 200 requires the workpiece to be grasped by a robotic arm, if the workpiece vibrates or moves, the robotic arm cannot perform the relevant operation.

[0046] As an embodiment, the conveying assembly may also be alternatively designed so as not to distinguish between the first conveying assembly 100 and the second conveying assembly 200 .

[0047] As an implementation mode, the conveying assembly has two parallel conveying channels to improve the working efficiency. Accordingly, two transfer assemblies 300 are provided.

[0048] Specifically, the conveying device includes a partition 400, and the partition 400 is arranged along a first direction. In this case, the partition 400 divides the conveying device along the first direction to form two conveying channels.

[0049] In some examples, a partition 400 is provided in the middle of the second conveying assembly 200, and the partition 400 can prevent the information collection assemblies on both sides from interfering with each other. Of course, as an alternative, it can also be designed as follows: In some examples, a partition 400 is provided in the middle of both the first conveying assembly 100 and the second conveying assembly 200.

[0050] As an embodiment, the transport assembly 300 includes a transport loading and unloading component 310, which can approach and load the workpiece. It is understandable that the transport assembly 300 includes a clamping driver 312, which includes a motor or a cylinder, and the transport loading and unloading component 310 is connected to the clamping driver 312. Under the drive of the clamping driver 312, the transport loading and unloading component 310 approaches the workpiece.

[0051] Furthermore, the transport and loading component 310 attracts the workpiece by magnetic attraction. Specifically, the transport and loading component 310 is provided with a magnetic structure, which includes a magnet or an electromagnetic structure. Accordingly, the workpiece is made of a material that can be magnetically attracted or is provided with a magnetic structure.

[0052] In some examples, the transport loading and unloading component 310 is provided with a transport clamping area 311, which is formed concavely on the side of the transport loading and unloading component 310 facing the workpiece, and the shape of the transport clamping area 311 matches the shape of the workpiece to position the workpiece. Further, a plurality of transport clamping areas 311 are provided. It is understood that the transport loading and unloading component 310 moves and approaches the side of the workpiece from the side of the conveying component, and the side wall of the transport clamping area 311 abuts against the side of the workpiece and absorbs and grasps the workpiece.

[0053] Regarding the transfer clamping area 311 of the transfer loading and unloading component 310, the design can also be replaced as follows: the transfer loading and unloading component 310 does not have a recessed transfer clamping area 311, but a magnetic structure is set on the side of the transfer loading and unloading component 310, and the side of the transfer loading and unloading component 310 abuts against the side of the workpiece and magnetically attracts the workpiece. In this case, the side of the transfer loading and unloading component 310 is used as the transfer clamping area 311.

[0054] Of course, regarding the way in which the transfer and loading component 310 adsorbs and fixes the workpiece, as an alternative solution, it can also be designed as follows: the transfer and loading component 310 adsorbs the workpiece in a negative pressure manner. Specifically, a negative pressure suction nozzle is provided on the side wall of the transfer and clamping area 311.

[0055] In some examples, the transport assembly 300 includes a clamping guide structure, and the transport loading and unloading component 310 is slidably connected to the clamping guide structure, and the clamping guide structure is configured as a guide rod, a guide rail, or a guide groove. Specifically, when the clamping driver 312 drives the transport loading and unloading component 310 to approach or move away from the workpiece, the clamping guide structure provides a guiding function for the transport loading and unloading component 310, so that the transport loading and unloading component 310 moves smoothly.

[0056] It can be understood that the transfer component 300 includes a transfer drive 313 and a moving seat, and the clamping drive 312 is arranged on the moving seat. Driven by the transfer drive 313, the moving seat moves along the first direction to complete the transfer component 300 to transfer the workpiece from the loading station to the information collection station.

[0057] In some examples, the transport driver 313 includes a linear module, the mobile seat is connected to the linear module, and the linear module drives the transport loading and unloading component 310 to move along the first direction. In some examples, the transport driver 313 includes a cylinder. In some examples, the transport driver 313 includes a motor, and the transport driver 313 drives the mobile seat to move along the first direction in a belt drive, a gear rack drive, or a roller screw pair drive. Further, the transport component 300 includes a transport guide structure, the transport guide structure is set as a guide rail or a guide rod or a guide groove, and the mobile seat is slidably connected to the transport guide structure.

[0058] In some examples, the transfer component 300 includes a limiting component, which is disposed on a movable seat. When the clamping driver 312 drives the transfer and loading component 310 to approach the workpiece, the limiting component is used to resist the transfer and loading component 310 to limit the moving position of the transfer and loading component 310 on the movable seat to prevent the transfer and loading component 310 from accidentally colliding with and damaging the workpiece.

[0059] In some examples, the design can be replaced as follows: the limit component includes a limit sensor, and when the limit sensor monitors that the transport loading and unloading component 310 moves to a set position, the limit sensor generates a signal, and the upper computer of the conveying device or the information collection device controls the clamping driver 312 to stop working. Specifically, the limit sensor includes a photoelectric sensor or a pressure sensor.

[0060] In some examples, the transport assembly 300 includes an identification component, which is disposed on the transport loading and unloading component 310, and is used to identify whether the transport loading and unloading component 310 is loading and unloading a workpiece. Specifically, the identification component is a photoelectric sensor, and the identification component is disposed corresponding to the transport clamping area 311. It is understandable that, corresponding to the number of workpieces to be grasped by the transport loading and unloading component 310, a plurality of identification components are disposed.

[0061] In some examples, the design may also be replaced as follows: when the workpiece is a tray cup carrying batteries, the identification component is used to monitor whether the tray cup grasped by the transfer clamping area 311 is loaded with batteries.

[0062] The present application relates to an information collection device, which includes a conveying device and an information collection component. When a transfer component in the conveying device transfers a workpiece from a first position to a second position, the information collection component collects information about the workpiece at the second position, and a host computer of the information collection device sorts the workpiece according to the collected information. Specifically, the information collection component collects workpiece information by scanning a code or taking a photo.

[0063] In the description of this specification, if the reference terms "one embodiment", "some examples", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" appear, it means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0064] The above describes the implementation methods of the present application in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above implementation methods. Various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the technical field without departing from the purpose of the present application.

[0065] In the description of this application, if "," appears in the patent name, it means an "and" relationship, not an "or" relationship. For example, if the patent name is "a kind of A, B", it means that the content required to be protected by this application is: the technical solution with the subject name A and the technical solution with the subject name B.

Claims

1. A conveying device, characterized in that: include A conveying assembly, wherein the conveying assembly is provided with a first position and a second position, and when a workpiece is loaded, the workpiece is conveyed to the first position on the conveying assembly; A first blocking assembly (110), the first blocking assembly (110) comprising a first blocking component (111), the first blocking component (111) being capable of moving to the conveying assembly so as to stop the workpiece moving on the conveying assembly at the first position; A transfer assembly (300), wherein the transfer assembly (300) is used to transfer the workpiece from the first position to the second position along a first direction.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device comprises a second blocking component (120), the second blocking component (120) comprises a second blocking part, the second blocking part can be moved to the conveying component to block the N+1th workpiece moving on the conveying component, the first N workpieces are transferred by the transfer component (300), N is greater than or equal to 1, and N is an integer.

3. The conveying device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The conveying device includes a second detector, and the second detector is used to detect whether the workpiece loading at the first position reaches a set quantity.

4. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying device comprises a first detector (113), wherein the first detector (113) is used to sense a first workpiece currently located at the first position.

5. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second detector is used to count the workpieces conveyed to the first position on the conveying assembly.

6. The conveying device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The conveying assembly comprises a first conveying assembly (100) and a second conveying assembly (200); the first position is located at the first conveying assembly (100), the second position is located at the second conveying assembly (200), the first conveying assembly (100) is powered, and the second conveying assembly (200) is unpowered.

7. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer assembly (300) comprises a transfer loading and unloading component (310), and the transfer loading and unloading component (310) is capable of approaching and loading and unloading a workpiece.

8. The conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transfer and loading component (310) is provided with a transfer clamping area (311), and the transfer clamping area (311) is recessed and formed on the side of the transfer and loading component (310) facing the workpiece.

9. The conveying device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The transporting and loading component (310) absorbs the workpiece by means of magnetic attraction or negative pressure.

10. An information collection device, characterized in that: include Information collection component; According to the conveying device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, when the transfer component (300) transfers the workpiece from the first position to the second position, the information collection component collects information of the workpiece at the second position.

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