Battery layer clamping and transferring device

Abstract

According to the battery layer clamping and transferring device, the bottom end of a battery is clamped in a mechanical clamping mode, the battery layer is in an arch bridge shape by means of the draft angle of the battery, the battery layer can be stably clamped without large clamping force and cannot fall off, the ground rail transferring structure is arranged, the translation transferring action of the transferring frame is stable and reliable, and the working efficiency is improved. The technical problems that in the prior art, a vacuum suction mode is usually adopted for clamping, the stability guarantee of battery grabbing is poor, and a gantry crane mode is adopted for transferring, shaking is prone to occurring, and the stability is poor are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery production, in particular to a battery layer clamping and transferring device. Background Art

[0002] In modern society, batteries are widely used in all walks of life. During the production process, batteries need to be transferred to various workstations, and usually mechanical grasping devices need to be set up for grasping and transferring operations.

[0003] Chinese patent CN201420389700.X discloses a robot gripper suitable for automatic battery destacking operations, including a frame, a spacer suction mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The cylinder and spacer suction hinge support of the spacer suction mechanism are respectively installed between the frame and the spacer suction frame, the spacer suction cup is installed at the lower part of the spacer suction frame, and the spacer suction cup cooperates with the vacuum generator; the clamping mechanism includes a clamping body, a clamping hinge, a cylinder, a suction cup and a vacuum generator; the cylinder and the clamping hinge are installed between the frame of the clamp and the movable clamping body, the suction cup is installed on the clamping surface of the clamping body, and the suction cup cooperates with the vacuum generator.

[0004] However, in the existing technical solutions, vacuum suction is usually used for clamping, the battery grasping stability is poor, and the suction cup has a large loss and needs to be replaced frequently; and the transfer is carried out by an overhead crane, which is prone to shaking and has poor stability. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to address the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a battery layer clamping and transferring device, which clamps the bottom end of the battery by means of a mechanical clamping method, and relies on the draft angle of the battery to realize that the battery layer is in the shape of an arch bridge, and can be stably clamped without a large clamping force and will not fall, and a ground rail transfer structure is provided, and the translational transfer action of the transfer frame is smooth and reliable, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the prior art that vacuum suction is usually used for clamping, the battery grasping stability is poor, and the transfer is carried out by an overhead crane, which is easy to shake and has poor stability.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A battery layer clamping and transferring device comprises: a transfer frame; a clamping frame, which is mounted on the transfer frame and clamps the battery layer; and a ground rail, on which the bottom of the transfer frame is movably mounted to move along the track of the ground rail.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping frame comprises: a mounting frame; and a gripping module, wherein the gripping module is mounted on the mounting frame and grips the battery layer by relative clamping of left and right gripping hands.

[0009] Preferably, the gripper module comprises: a left gripper, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame; a right gripper, which is movably arranged relative to the left gripper and a clamping space is formed therebetween; and a clamping drive assembly, which is mounted on the mounting frame and drives the right gripper to perform a translational motion.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping surface of the gripper module is made of soft material.

[0011] Preferably, the right gripper is configured as a multi-section type, which is composed of at least two groups of right gripper parts, and each of the right gripper parts is equipped with one of the clamping drive components.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping drive assembly includes: a screw rod, which is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame; a clamping drive unit, which is mounted on the mounting frame and drives the screw rod to rotate; and a nut, which is threadably mounted on the screw rod and connected to the right clamping hand, and the right clamping hand is slidably mounted on the mounting frame.

[0013] Preferably, it further comprises: a transfer driving mechanism, wherein the transfer driving mechanism drives the transfer rack to move, and rollers are rotatably arranged at the bottom of the transfer rack, and the rollers are rotatably mounted on the ground rails.

[0014] Preferably, the transfer drive mechanism includes: a transfer drive unit, which is installed on the transfer frame; a sprocket assembly B, which is vertically installed on the transfer frame and driven to rotate by the transfer drive unit, wherein the upper sprocket B is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame, and the lower sprocket B is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame and is coaxially rotatably connected with the roller, and the chain B is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket B and the lower sprocket B.

[0015] Preferably, the sprocket assembly B is provided in a group on opposite sides of the transfer frame, and the two groups of transfer frames share a sprocket shaft B to be driven by the transfer drive unit for synchronous movement.

[0016] Preferably, it further comprises: a walking positioning mechanism, which positions the movement of the transfer rack, and comprises: a rack, which is installed on the ground rail; and a gear, which is coaxially rotatably connected to the roller and meshingly connected to the rack.

[0017] Preferably, it also includes: a lifting drive mechanism, wherein the clamping frame is slidably lifted and installed on the transfer frame and is driven by the lifting drive mechanism to perform lifting movements, which includes: a lifting drive unit, wherein the lifting drive unit is installed on the transfer frame; a sprocket assembly A, wherein the sprocket assembly A is vertically installed on the transfer frame and is driven to rotate by the lifting drive unit, wherein the upper sprocket A is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame and the lower sprocket A is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame, and the chain A is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket A and the lower sprocket A, and the clamping frame is connected to the chain A.

[0018] Preferably, longitudinal slide rails are arranged on the columns at the four corners of the transfer frame, and the four corners of the clamping frame are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0019] Preferably, the sprocket assembly A is provided in a group on two opposite sides of the clamping frame, and the two groups of the sprocket assembly A share a sprocket shaft A to be driven by the lifting drive unit to perform synchronous movement.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] (1) The utility model clamps the bottom of the battery by setting a mechanical clamping method, and relies on the draft angle of the battery to realize the arch bridge shape of the battery layer. It can be stably clamped without a large clamping force and will not fall. The mechanical clamping hand of the clamping frame adopts a multi-stage structure, each of which is driven separately to ensure the clamping force. The clamping surface of the clamping hand is protected by a soft material to avoid damaging the battery.

[0022] (2) The utility model provides a ground rail transfer structure, so that the translational transfer action of the transfer frame is smooth and reliable, and there is no shaking during the transfer process. In addition, a walking positioning mechanism is provided on the ground rail, and the walking synchronization is ensured by the gear rack meshing structure, and the walking position can be controlled with high walking accuracy. By sensing the position of the battery layer and cooperating with the fine-tuning position of the clamping frame, the clamping frame can be accurately dropped to clamp the battery layer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping frame in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a front view of the matching structure of the transfer frame and the ground rail in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a front view of the clamping state of the battery layer in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the equipment or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, a battery layer clamping and transferring device includes: a transfer frame 1; a clamping frame 2, wherein the clamping frame 2 is installed on the transfer frame 1 and clamps the battery layer 3; and a ground rail 4, wherein the bottom of the transfer frame 1 is movably mounted on the ground rail 4 to move along the track of the ground rail 4.

[0031] In this embodiment, a transfer frame 1 is set to translate on the ground rail 4, and a clamping frame 2 is set on the transfer frame 1. After the battery layer 3 is clamped by the clamping frame 2, the battery layer 3 is transferred by the transfer frame 1. A mechanical clamping structure is adopted, which is more stable than a vacuum clamping method. The ground rail transfer structure is adopted, and the translational transfer action is smooth and reliable compared to an overhead crane structure. The transfer process will not shake, and the clamping and transfer actions of the entire battery layer clamping and transfer device are very stable and reliable.

[0032] Preferably, it further comprises: a transfer driving mechanism 5 , wherein the transfer driving mechanism 5 drives the transfer frame 1 to move, and a roller 11 is rotatably provided at the bottom of the transfer frame 1 , and the roller 11 is rotatably mounted on the ground rail 4 .

[0033] As a preference, Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the transfer drive mechanism 5 includes: a transfer drive unit 51, which is installed on the transfer frame 1; a sprocket assembly B52, which is vertically installed on the transfer frame 1 and driven to rotate by the transfer drive unit 51, wherein the upper sprocket B521 is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame 1, and the lower sprocket B522 is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame 1 and is coaxially rotatably connected with the roller 11, and the chain B523 is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket B521 and the lower sprocket B522.

[0034] Preferably, a group of sprocket assemblies B52 are arranged on opposite sides of the transfer rack 1, and two groups of transfer racks 1 share a sprocket shaft B520 to be driven by the transfer driving unit 51 for synchronous movement.

[0035] In this embodiment, two groups of sprocket assemblies B52 are provided to be driven by the same transfer driving part 51 to perform synchronous movements, so that the translation movement of the transfer rack 1 is more stable.

[0036] Embodiment 2

[0037] The components of this embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the above embodiment are marked with the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences from the above embodiment are described below. The differences between this embodiment and the above embodiment are:

[0038] As a preference, Figure 1 , 3 As shown, it also includes: a walking positioning mechanism 7, which positions the movement of the transfer frame 1, and includes: a rack 71, which is installed on the ground rail 4; and a gear 72, which is coaxially connected to the roller 11 and meshingly connected to the rack 71.

[0039] In this embodiment, a walking positioning mechanism 7 is provided on the ground rail 4, and the walking synchronization is ensured by the gear rack meshing structure, and the walking position can be controlled with high walking accuracy. The position of the battery layer 3 is sensed and the position of the clamping frame 2 is fine-tuned in coordination with the walking. After it is in place, the clamping frame 2 falls down to accurately clamp the battery layer 3.

[0040] It should be additionally explained that when adjusting the position, the single-sided gripper (i.e., the right gripper 222) moves, and the left gripper 221 is clamped by the right gripper 222 to avoid the battery from moving and falling.

[0041] Embodiment 3

[0042] The components of this embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the above embodiment are marked with the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences from the above embodiment are described below. The differences between this embodiment and the above embodiment are:

[0043] As a preference, Figure 2 As shown, the clamping frame 2 includes: a mounting frame 21; and a gripping module 22, wherein the gripping module 22 is mounted on the mounting frame 21 and grips the battery layer 3 by relative clamping of left and right gripping hands.

[0044] In this embodiment, the battery layer 3 is composed of M*N multiple batteries. Since the batteries have a draft angle, this embodiment adopts a mechanical clamping method, using left and right clamps to clamp the bottom ends of the two opposite sides of the battery layer 3. Relying on the draft angle of the battery, the battery layer 3 is in an arch bridge shape when clamped. Figure 4 As shown, an extrusion support can be formed between each other, so that the entire battery layer 3 can be stably clamped without a large clamping force and will not fall off.

[0045] Preferably, the gripper module 22 includes: a left gripper 221, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 21; a right gripper 222, which is movably arranged relative to the left gripper 221 and a clamping space is formed therebetween; and a clamping drive assembly 220, which is mounted on the mounting frame 21 and drives the right gripper 222 to perform a translational motion.

[0046] Preferably, the clamping surface of the gripping module 22 is made of soft material.

[0047] In this embodiment, the clamping surface of the gripping module 22 is protected by a soft material to avoid damaging the battery.

[0048] Preferably, the right gripper 222 is configured as a multi-section type, which is composed of at least two groups of right gripper parts 223 , and each of the right gripper parts 223 is equipped with a gripping drive assembly 220 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the right clamping hand 222 adopts a multi-stage structure, and each right clamping hand portion 223 is driven by a separate clamping drive assembly 220, thereby fully ensuring the clamping force.

[0050] Preferably, the clamping drive assembly 220 includes: a screw rod 224, which is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 21; a clamping drive unit 225, which is mounted on the mounting frame 21 and drives the screw rod 224 to rotate; and a nut 226, which is threadably mounted on the screw rod 224 and connected to the right clamping hand 222, and the right clamping hand 222 is slidably mounted on the mounting frame 21.

[0051] Embodiment 4

[0052] The components of this embodiment that are the same as or corresponding to those in the above embodiment are marked with the same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences from the above embodiment are described below. The differences between this embodiment and the above embodiment are:

[0053] As a preference, Figure 1 As shown, it also includes: a lifting drive mechanism 6, the clamping frame 2 is slidably lifted and installed on the transfer frame 1 and is driven by the lifting drive mechanism 6 to perform lifting movements, which includes: a lifting drive unit 61, the lifting drive unit 61 is installed on the transfer frame 1; a sprocket assembly A62, the sprocket assembly A62 is vertically installed on the transfer frame 1 and is driven to rotate by the lifting drive unit 61, its upper sprocket A621 is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame 1, and the lower sprocket A622 is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame 1, and its chain A623 is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket A621 and the lower sprocket A622, and the clamping frame 2 is connected to the chain A623.

[0054] Preferably, longitudinal slide rails are provided on the columns at the four corners of the transfer frame 1, and the four corners of the clamping frame 2 are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0055] Preferably, a group of sprocket assemblies A62 are arranged on two opposite sides of the clamping frame 2, and two groups of sprocket assemblies A62 share a sprocket shaft A620 to be driven by the lifting drive unit 61 for synchronous movement.

[0056] In this embodiment, two groups of sprocket assemblies A62 are provided to be driven by the same lifting drive unit 61 to perform synchronous actions, so that the lifting action of the clamping frame 2 is more stable.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery layer clamping and transferring device, characterized in that: include: Transfer rack; A clamping frame, which is mounted on the transfer frame and clamps the battery layer; as well as A ground rail, the bottom of the transfer frame is movably mounted on the ground rail so as to move along the track of the ground rail.

2. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping frame comprises: Mounting frame; and A gripper module is installed on the mounting frame and clamps the battery layer by relative clamping of left and right grippers.

3. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hand clamping module comprises: A left gripper, wherein the left gripper is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame; a right gripper, the right gripper being movably arranged relative to the left gripper to form a gripping space therebetween; and A clamping drive assembly is installed on the mounting frame, and drives the right clamping hand to perform a translational movement.

4. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The right gripper is configured as a multi-stage type, which is composed of at least two groups of right gripper parts, and each of the right gripper parts is equipped with a gripping drive assembly.

5. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping drive assembly comprises: A screw rod, the screw rod is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame; A clamping drive unit, the clamping drive unit is mounted on the mounting frame and drives the screw rod to rotate; and A nut, wherein the nut is threadably sleeved on the screw rod and connected to the right clamping hand, and the right clamping hand is slidably mounted on the mounting frame.

6. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A transfer drive mechanism drives the transfer frame to move. A roller is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the transfer frame, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the ground rail.

7. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer drive mechanism comprises: A transfer drive unit, wherein the transfer drive unit is installed on the transfer frame; The sprocket assembly B is vertically installed on the transfer frame and driven to rotate by the transfer drive unit. The upper sprocket B is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame, and the lower sprocket B is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame and is coaxially rotatably connected with the roller. The chain B is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket B and the lower sprocket B.

8. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sprocket assembly B is provided in a group on opposite sides of the transfer rack, and two groups of the transfer racks share a sprocket shaft B to be driven by the transfer driving part to perform synchronous action.

9. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A walking positioning mechanism, which positions the movement of the transfer frame, comprises: A rack, the rack being mounted on the ground rail; as well as A gear is coaxially rotatably connected with the roller and meshingly connected with the rack.

10. A battery layer clamping and transferring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: The lifting drive mechanism, wherein the clamping frame is slidably and liftingly mounted on the transfer frame and driven by the lifting drive mechanism to perform lifting actions, comprises: A lifting drive unit, the lifting drive unit is installed on the transfer frame; Sprocket assembly A, the sprocket assembly A is vertically installed on the transfer frame and is driven to rotate by the lifting drive unit, the upper sprocket A is rotatably installed on the top of the transfer frame, and the lower sprocket A is rotatably installed on the bottom of the transfer frame, the chain A is cooperatively installed on the upper sprocket A and the lower sprocket A, and the clamping frame is connected to the chain A.

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