Automatic feeding mechanism and attaching equipment for narrow foam

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and discloses an automatic feeding mechanism and attaching equipment of narrow foam, the automatic feeding mechanism comprises a label discharging feeder, a material taking module and a sensor, the label discharging feeder and the material taking module are arranged adjacently, the sensor is used for sensing the foam in-place condition at the label discharging tail end of the label discharging feeder, and the label discharging feeder is connected with the material taking module. The material taking module comprises a position adjustment driving assembly and a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly is connected with the driving end of the position adjustment driving assembly, and the clamping assembly is used for clamping a non-glue area on foam; the automatic feeding device has the following technical effects: 1, automatic feeding of narrow foam is realized; 2, the operation efficiency is improved, and the operation precision is ensured;

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular relates to an automatic feeding mechanism and attaching equipment for narrow foam. Background Art

[0002] Foam can provide good insulation, flame retardancy, buffering, support, shock absorption and sealing functions in power battery packs. Therefore, foam can be used in different areas of the battery pack. Between battery cells, when the cells expand and contract due to heat, foam can play a role in heat insulation and buffering; when the cells have thermal runaway, foam can prevent the transfer of heat and has flame retardant properties; in the battery pack, located below the cold liquid plate or next to the upper and lower box covers, foam can play a supporting and shock absorbing role.

[0003] In this way, in the process of foam attachment, most of the foam automatic labeling, loading and attachment operations are realized. However, for some narrow foams, such as foams with a width of less than 1mm, due to their relatively small size, they cannot be labelled in the normal way by feeder, and automated operation cannot be achieved. The manual operation method has problems such as low efficiency and poor precision. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic feeding mechanism and attaching device for narrow foam, which realizes the automatic feeding of narrow foam, improves the working efficiency and ensures the working accuracy.

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

[0006] The utility model provides an automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam, comprising a label-discharging feeder, a material-retrieving module and a sensor, wherein the label-discharging feeder and the material-retrieving module are arranged adjacently, and the sensor is used to sense the foam in place at the label-discharging end of the label-discharging feeder;

[0007] The material taking module comprises a position adjustment driving component and a clamping component, wherein the clamping component is connected to the driving end of the position adjustment driving component, and the clamping component is used to clamp the glue-free area on the foam.

[0008] In some implementations, the position adjustment drive assembly includes a lifting drive, a transverse drive, and a rotation drive. The driving end of the lifting drive is connected to the transverse drive, the driving end of the transverse drive is connected to the driving end of the rotation drive, and the driving end of the rotation drive is connected to the clamping assembly. Under the driving action of the position adjustment drive assembly, the clamping assembly moves to a set position to pick up and place the foam, thereby realizing automated loading operations of the foam.

[0009] In some implementations, the gripping assembly includes a gripping driver and a gripping jaw, wherein the gripping jaw is connected to a driving end of the gripping driver;

[0010] The clamping driver is connected to the driving end of the position adjustment driving assembly, and the clamping claw clamps or releases the glue-free area of ​​the foam under the action of the clamping driver, thereby realizing the automatic feeding operation of the foam.

[0011] In some implementations, the material picking module also includes a foam shaping unit, which is located on a position adjustment path of the clamping unit. The foam shaping unit is used to shape and position the foam to ensure an accurate feeding effect.

[0012] In some implementations, the foam shaping unit includes a shaping platform, a parallel cylinder, a first shaping block and a second shaping block. The first shaping block and the second shaping block are respectively located on opposite sides of the shaping platform, and the first shaping block and the second shaping block are both connected to the driving end of the parallel cylinder. The foam is shaped and positioned by the first shaping block and the second shaping block to achieve a precise feeding effect of the foam.

[0013] In some implementations, a through slot for avoiding the clamping claws is formed on the first shaping block or the second shaping block, so that the clamping assembly can better place the foam on the shaping platform.

[0014] The utility model also provides an attaching device, comprising a turntable mechanism, a conveying mechanism, an attaching mechanism and any one of the above-mentioned feeding mechanisms;

[0015] The conveying mechanism and the attaching mechanism are arranged in sequence along the rotation direction of the turntable mechanism, and the feeding mechanism is located at one side of the attaching mechanism;

[0016] The transport mechanism is used for loading and unloading of the battery cells, and realizes the automatic attachment operation of the foam.

[0017] In some implementations, it also includes a battery cell loading and unloading conveying mechanism and a battery cell unloading conveying mechanism. The transport mechanism is located between the battery cell loading and unloading conveying mechanism. The transport mechanism is used to achieve synchronous loading and unloading operations of the battery cells, thereby improving operating efficiency.

[0018] In some implementations, the transport mechanism includes a transverse driving module and two lifting and placing modules, and the two lifting and placing modules are both connected to the driving end of the transverse driving module;

[0019] The transverse driving module drives two lifting and placing modules to correspond to the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism and the turntable mechanism respectively, or to correspond to the turntable mechanism and the battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism respectively, so as to realize synchronous loading and unloading operations of the battery cells.

[0020] In some implementations, the attaching mechanism includes an attaching robot and an attaching module, and the attaching module is connected to the driving end of the attaching robot. The attaching robot drives the attaching module to move to a set position to perform foam removal and attaching operations, thereby achieving an automated operation effect.

[0021] In summary, the utility model has at least the following benefits:

[0022] 1. The automatic feeding mechanism provided by the utility model is provided with a sensor for sensing the position of the foam at the end of the label feeding flyer. The position adjustment driving component of the material taking module drives the clamping component to clamp the glue-free area of ​​the foam, thereby realizing the automatic feeding operation of the narrow foam, improving the operation efficiency and ensuring the operation accuracy.

[0023] 2. The attachment equipment provided by the utility model is used for loading and unloading of battery cells by setting a conveying mechanism, which is transported by a turntable mechanism and automatically attached by an attachment mechanism, thereby effectively improving the operation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic feeding mechanism of Example 1 of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a material taking module according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a material taking module and a foam shaping module in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the attachment device of Example 3 of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the attaching device of Example 4 of the utility model;

[0029] 100. Bidding feeder;

[0030] 200, material taking module; 210, position adjustment drive assembly; 211, lifting drive; 212, lateral drive; 213, rotation drive; 220, clamping assembly; 221, clamping drive; 222, clamping claw; 230, foam shaping unit; 231, shaping platform; 232, parallel cylinder; 233, first shaping block; 234, second shaping block; 235, through slot;

[0031] 300, sensor;

[0032] 400, turntable mechanism;

[0033] 500, transport mechanism; 510, lateral movement drive module; 520, lifting and placing module;

[0034] 600, attachment mechanism; 610, attachment manipulator; 620, attachment module;

[0035] 700. Cell feeding and conveying mechanism;

[0036] 800. Battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] Embodiment 1:

[0040] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 An automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam is suitable for automatic feeding of foam with a width less than 1 mm, and includes a label feeder 100, a material taking module 200 and a sensor 300.

[0041] The tag-discharging flyer 100 and the material-retrieving module 200 are arranged adjacent to each other. The tag-discharging flyer 100 is used to discharge the material roll with foam, and the material-retrieving module 200 takes away the foam on the material roll in turn. The sensor 300 is used to sense the position of the foam at the tag-discharging end of the tag-discharging flyer 100.

[0042] During the specific operation, the material roll is first discharged through the label discharge flyer 100. When the sensor 300 senses that the foam on the material roll at the label discharge end of the label discharge flyer 100 reaches the set position, the sensing signal is fed back to the material taking module 200, and then the material taking module 200 takes the foam in place.

[0043] The material taking module 200 includes a position adjustment driving component 210 and a clamping component 220. The clamping component 220 is connected to the driving end of the position adjustment driving component 210, and the clamping component 220 is used to clamp the glue-free area on the foam.

[0044] The foam is provided with an adhesive area and an adhesive-free area. The adhesive area enables the foam to be attached to the material roll and discharged as the material roll moves. During the attaching operation, the foam can be attached to the battery cell through the adhesive area. The setting of the adhesive-free area facilitates the clamping operation of the clamping component 220. When the clamping component 220 clamps the adhesive-free area of ​​the foam, the foam will not stick to the clamping component 220 due to the viscosity, thereby realizing the clamping and loading of the foam.

[0045] In order to better cooperate with the clamping effect of the clamping component 220 and ensure the attachment stability of the foam, the glue-free area can be located between the glue-attached areas of the foam. For example, the foam is a narrow foam with a width of less than 1 mm. Along the length direction of the foam, the head and tail ends and the middle position are all glue-attached areas, and the first glue-free area is set between the head end and the middle position, and the second glue-free area is set between the tail end and the middle position. The two glue-free areas are set to facilitate the clamping component 220 to perform stable clamping operations.

[0046] Specifically, the material roll with foam is discharged under the action of the label discharge flyer 100. When the sensor 300 senses that the foam on the material roll at the label discharge end of the label discharge flyer 100 reaches the set position, the sensing signal is fed back to the position adjustment drive component 210 of the material picking module 200, and the label discharge flyer 100 temporarily stops the label discharge operation. The position adjustment drive component 210 drives the clamping component 220 to move to the set position to clamp the glue-free area on the foam. Subsequently, the clamping component 220 continues to move to the set position under the drive of the position adjustment drive component 210 to load the foam. At the same time, the label discharge aircraft continues to perform the label discharge operation.

[0047] The automatic feeding mechanism provided by the utility model is provided with a sensor 300 for sensing the position of the foam at the labeling end of the labeling flyer 100. The position adjustment driving component 210 of the material picking module 200 drives the clamping component 220 to clamp the glue-free area of ​​the foam, thereby realizing the automatic feeding operation of the narrow foam, improving the operation efficiency and ensuring the operation accuracy.

[0048] Embodiment 2:

[0049] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the automatic feeding mechanism of the utility model, see Figure 3 .

[0050] The position adjustment drive assembly 210 includes a lifting drive 211, a transverse drive 212 and a rotation drive 213. The driving end of the lifting drive 211 is connected to the transverse drive 212, the driving end of the transverse drive 212 is connected to the driving end of the rotation drive 213, and the driving end of the rotation drive 213 is connected to the clamping assembly 220. Under the driving action of the position adjustment drive assembly 210, the clamping assembly 220 moves to the set position to pick up and place the foam, thereby realizing the automatic loading operation of the foam.

[0051] For example, the lifting drive 211 drives the clamping assembly 220 to move downward, and the transverse drive 212 drives the clamping assembly 220 to move toward the foam until the clamping assembly 220 is located above the foam. Subsequently, the clamping assembly 220 clamps the glue-free area of ​​the foam. Then, the lifting drive 211 and the transverse drive 212 are reset, and the clamping assembly 220 rotates and reverses under the action of the rotating drive 213, and finally the foam is placed at the set loading position, thereby realizing automatic material collection and loading of narrow foam.

[0052] The clamping assembly 220 includes a clamping driver 221 and a clamping jaw 222, wherein the clamping jaw 222 is connected to the driving end of the clamping driver 221; the clamping driver 221 is connected to the driving end of the position adjustment driving assembly 210, and the clamping jaw 222 clamps or releases the glue-free area of ​​the foam under the action of the clamping driver 221, thereby realizing the automatic loading operation of the foam.

[0053] It can be understood that there are two clamps 222, and the two clamps 222 can be closed or separated from each other under the action of the clamping driver 221. When the foam needs to be taken, the clamping driver 221 drives the two clamps 222 to close and clamp the glue-free area of ​​the foam; when the foam needs to be loaded, the clamping driver 221 drives the two clamps 222 to open and release the foam for loading.

[0054] In some embodiments, the material taking module 200 further includes a foam shaping unit 230, which is located on a position adjustment path of the clamping unit. The foam shaping unit 230 is used to shape and position the foam to ensure an accurate feeding effect.

[0055] For example, the clamping component 220 can be driven by the position adjustment drive component 210 to move to the labeling end of the labeling flyer 100 to clamp the foam, and can also be driven by the position adjustment drive component 210 to move to the foam shaping unit 230 to place the foam on the foam shaping unit 230 for shaping and positioning.

[0056] Specifically, the foam shaping unit 230 includes a shaping platform 231, a parallel cylinder 232, a first shaping block 233 and a second shaping block 234. The first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 are respectively located on opposite sides of the shaping platform 231, and the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 are both connected to the driving end of the parallel cylinder 232. The foam is shaped and positioned by the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 to achieve a precise feeding effect of the foam.

[0057] The first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 can be closed or opened in parallel under the driving action of the parallel cylinder 232. When the foam needs to be shaped and positioned, the foam is first placed on the shaping platform 231 through the clamping assembly 220, and then the parallel cylinder 232 drives the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 to close to achieve the shaping and positioning of the foam.

[0058] It can be understood that when the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 are closed, a positioning groove matching the size of the foam is formed between the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234, so that the foam can be pushed into the positioning groove defined by the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 under the closing action of the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234, ensuring that the foam shaped by the first shaping block 233 and the second shaping block 234 is in a consistent loading position.

[0059] In some embodiments, a through slot 235 for avoiding the clamping claw 222 is formed on the first shaping block 233 or the second shaping block 234 , so that the clamping assembly 220 can better place the foam on the shaping platform 231 .

[0060] For example, a through slot 235 for avoiding the clamping jaws 222 is provided on the first shaping block 233, so that the clamping jaws 222 can be located at a lower position, that is, closer to the shaping platform 231 in the height direction, to release the foam.

[0061] Embodiment 3:

[0062] This embodiment provides an attachment device based on the above embodiment. Figure 4 .

[0063] A attaching device comprises a turntable mechanism 400, a conveying mechanism 500, an attaching mechanism 600 and a feeding mechanism in any of the above embodiments; the conveying mechanism 500 and the attaching mechanism 600 are arranged in sequence along the rotation direction of the turntable mechanism 400, and the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the attaching mechanism 600.

[0064] The transport mechanism 500 is used for loading and unloading the battery cells to realize the automated attachment of the foam. The turntable mechanism 400 is used to rotate and transport the battery cells. The attachment mechanism 600 is used to take the foam from the loading mechanism and attach the foam to the battery cells. The battery cells then continue to return to the corresponding position of the transport mechanism 500 for unloading under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 400.

[0065] During the specific operation, the transporting mechanism 500 transports the battery cell to the turntable mechanism 400 and loads the battery cell. Synchronously, the loading mechanism completes the loading of the foam. Then, the battery cell moves to the corresponding position of the attaching mechanism 600 under the rotation and transmission of the turntable mechanism 400. Synchronously, the attaching mechanism 600 takes the foam at the loading mechanism. When the battery cell is rotated and transmitted to the position, the attaching mechanism 600 attaches the foam to the battery cell. Subsequently, the battery cell continues to return to the corresponding position of the transporting mechanism 500 under the rotation of the turntable mechanism 400. The transporting mechanism 500 unloads the battery cell that has completed the foam attaching operation, thereby realizing fully automated foam loading and attaching operations, and effectively improving operating efficiency.

[0066] Embodiment 4:

[0067] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the attachment device of the utility model, see Figure 5 .

[0068] The attaching equipment also includes a battery cell loading and conveying mechanism 700 and a battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism 800. The transporting mechanism 500 is located between the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism 700 and the battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism 800. The transporting mechanism 500 is used to realize synchronous loading and unloading operations of the battery cells, thereby improving operation efficiency.

[0069] Specifically, the transport mechanism 500 includes a transverse driving module 510 and two lifting and placing modules 520, and the two lifting and placing modules 520 are both connected to the driving end of the transverse driving module 510; the transverse driving module 510 drives the two lifting and placing modules 520 to correspond to the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism 700 and the turntable mechanism 400 respectively, or to correspond to the turntable mechanism 400 and the battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism 800 respectively, to realize the synchronous loading and unloading operations of the battery cells.

[0070] For example, after one operation of the transverse driving module 510, the two lifting and placing modules 520 correspond to the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism 700 and the turntable mechanism 400 respectively, and the two lifting and placing modules 520 take away the battery cells on the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism 700 and the turntable mechanism 400 respectively. Then, after another operation of the transverse driving module 510, the two lifting and placing modules 520 correspond to the turntable mechanism 400 and the battery cell unloading conveying mechanism 800 respectively, and the two lifting and placing modules 520 place the battery cells on the turntable mechanism 400 and the battery cell unloading conveying mechanism 800 respectively, thereby realizing the synchronous operation of battery cell loading and unloading.

[0071] In some embodiments, the attaching mechanism 600 includes an attaching robot 610 and an attaching module 620. The attaching module 620 is connected to the driving end of the attaching robot 610. The attaching robot 610 drives the attaching module 620 to move to a set position to take foam and attach operations, thereby achieving an automated operation effect.

[0072] The attachment device provided by the utility model is used for loading and unloading of battery cells by arranging a conveying mechanism, which is used for conveying by a turntable mechanism and for automatically attaching the cells, thereby effectively improving the operation efficiency.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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. An automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam, characterized in that: It comprises a tag-discharging flyer (100), a material-retrieving module (200) and a sensor (300), wherein the tag-discharging flyer (100) and the material-retrieving module (200) are arranged adjacent to each other, and the sensor (300) is used to sense whether the foam at the tag-discharging end of the tag-discharging flyer (100) is in place; The material taking module (200) comprises a position adjustment driving component (210) and a clamping component (220), wherein the clamping component (220) is connected to the driving end of the position adjustment driving component (210), and the clamping component (220) is used to clamp the glue-free area on the foam.

2. The automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam according to claim 1, characterized in that: The position adjustment drive assembly (210) includes a lifting drive (211), a transverse drive (212) and a rotation drive (213), wherein the driving end of the lifting drive (211) is connected to the transverse drive (212), the driving end of the transverse drive (212) is connected to the driving end of the rotation drive (213), and the driving end of the rotation drive (213) is connected to the clamping assembly (220).

3. The automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (220) comprises a clamping driver (221) and a clamping claw (222), wherein the clamping claw (222) is connected to a driving end of the clamping driver (221); The clamping driver (221) is connected to the driving end of the position adjustment driving assembly (210).

4. The automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material taking module (200) further comprises a foam shaping unit (230), and the foam shaping unit (230) is located on a position adjustment path of the clamping drive.

5. The automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam according to claim 4, characterized in that: The foam shaping unit (230) comprises a shaping platform (231), a parallel cylinder (232), a first shaping block (233) and a second shaping block (234), wherein the first shaping block (233) and the second shaping block (234) are respectively located on opposite sides of the shaping platform (231), and the first shaping block (233) and the second shaping block (234) are both connected to the driving end of the parallel cylinder (232).

6. The automatic feeding mechanism for narrow foam according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first shaping block (233) or the second shaping block (234) is provided with a through slot (235) for avoiding the clamping claw (222).

7. An attachment device, characterized in that: It comprises a turntable mechanism (400), a conveying mechanism (500), an attaching mechanism (600) and a feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6; The conveying mechanism (500) and the attaching mechanism (600) are arranged in sequence along the rotation direction of the turntable mechanism (400), and the loading mechanism is located on one side of the attaching mechanism (600); The transport mechanism (500) is used for loading and unloading of battery cells.

8. The attaching device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a battery cell loading and conveying mechanism (700) and a battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism (800), and the transport mechanism (500) is located between the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism (700) and the battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism (800).

9. The attaching device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transport mechanism (500) comprises a transverse driving module (510) and two lifting and placing modules (520), and the two lifting and placing modules (520) are both connected to the driving end of the transverse driving module (510); The transverse drive module (510) drives two lifting and placing modules (520) to correspond to the battery cell loading and conveying mechanism (700) and the turntable mechanism (400) respectively, or to correspond to the turntable mechanism (400) and the battery cell unloading and conveying mechanism (800) respectively.

10. The attaching device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The attaching mechanism (600) comprises an attaching robot (610) and an attaching module (620), wherein the attaching module (620) is connected to a driving end of the attaching robot (610).

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