Battery appearance inspection tool

Abstract

The utility model provides a battery appearance inspection tool, which belongs to the technical field of storage battery production, and comprises a conveying assembly and a detection table, the conveying assembly comprises a detection station roller group, and the detection station roller group comprises a plurality of limiting roller shafts; the detection table is located among the multiple limiting roll shafts and comprises a supporting frame, a lifting assembly and a rotating table, and the lifting assembly is arranged on the supporting frame; the rotating table is rotationally arranged at the top end of the lifting assembly. According to the battery appearance inspection tool provided by the utility model, the rotary table is lifted through the lifting assembly, so that the rotary table is separated from the conveying assembly and then horizontally rotates, and the purpose of conveniently detecting the appearance of a battery is achieved; after detection is completed, the workpiece descends to the conveying assembly and is conveyed and moved away to the downstream by the conveying assembly; the detection table realizes a battery appearance detection process on a production line, avoids carrying and transferring of batteries, and greatly saves manpower and time cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of battery production, and more specifically relates to a battery appearance inspection tool. Background Art

[0002] When inspecting the appearance of a battery today, the battery needs to be moved to an inspection platform near the conveyor track of the production line, and the battery needs to be moved and rotated to inspect whether the appearance of each surface is qualified. After the inspection, the battery needs to be moved back to the production line again, which is extremely inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a battery appearance inspection tool, aiming to realize the inspection of battery appearance on a production line.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a battery appearance inspection tool, including a conveying assembly and a detection platform, the conveying assembly includes a detection station roller group, the detection station roller group includes a plurality of limiting roller shafts; the detection platform is located between the plurality of limiting roller shafts, the detection platform includes a support frame, a lifting assembly and a rotating table, the lifting assembly is arranged on the support frame; the rotating table is rotatably arranged at the top end of the lifting assembly.

[0005] As another embodiment of the present application, the support frame includes a frame body and a rotating assembly; the rotating assembly includes a bearing plate and a bearing rod; the bearing plate is arranged at the top end of the lifting assembly, and the bearing plate is rotatably connected to the bearing rod; the rotating table is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bearing rod and rotates horizontally with the help of the bearing rod.

[0006] As another embodiment of the present application, the rotating assembly further includes a rotating driving member, a fixed end of the rotating driving member is disposed on the supporting plate, and a free end of the rotating driving member is connected to the supporting rod.

[0007] As another embodiment of the present application, the rotating assembly also includes a mounting frame, which includes a cross bar and two side bars, the two side bars are arranged on the supporting plate at intervals along the width direction of the conveying assembly, and the upper ends of the side bars are provided with relatively extending connecting parts; the cross bar connects the upper ends of the two connecting parts; the rotating table is rotatably arranged on the cross bar; the width of the cross bar and the side bar is smaller than the gap between two adjacent limiting rollers.

[0008] As another embodiment of the present application, the limiting roller includes a middle limiting portion and supporting portions located on both sides of the middle limiting portion; the outer diameter of the middle limiting portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the supporting portion; the rotating table in the retracted state is located above the middle limiting portion, and the upper end surface of the rotating table is lower than the upper end surface of the supporting portion.

[0009] As another embodiment of the present application, the rotating table is a truncated table; the thickness of the rotating table gradually decreases from the inside to the outside along the radial direction.

[0010] As another embodiment of the present application, the frame body includes a side frame plate, and a sliding groove is formed on the side frame plate; the supporting plate has a laterally extending extension portion, and the extension portion is slidably matched with the sliding groove.

[0011] As another embodiment of the present application, the conveying assembly also includes a limit frame; the detection station roller groups are two groups, and the two groups of detection station roller groups are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the limit frame; the upper end surface of the detection station roller group is higher than the height of the limit frame; the rotating table is located on the inner side of the limit frame.

[0012] As another embodiment of the present application, an annular bracket is provided at the upper end of the supporting plate, and a bull's eye bearing movably connected to the lower end of the rotating table is provided at the upper end of the bracket; an annular groove connected to the bull's eye bearing is provided at the lower end of the rotating table.

[0013] As another embodiment of the present application, a removal component is also provided above the conveying component, and the removal component includes a removal track and a movable push plate; the entrance of the removal track is located above the limiting frame, and the removal track and the movable push plate are spaced apart and at the same height; the upper end of the rotating table in the extended state is flush with the upper end of the removal track.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the battery appearance inspection tool provided by the utility model are as follows: compared with the prior art, the battery appearance inspection tool of the utility model sets the inspection table between the limiting roller shafts of the inspection station roller group, and uses the limiting roller group to load the battery onto the rotating table; then the rotating table is raised by the lifting assembly, so that it is separated from the conveying assembly and then rotated horizontally to achieve the purpose of conveniently inspecting the appearance of the battery; after the inspection is completed, it is lowered to the conveying assembly and transferred and removed to the downstream by the conveying assembly; the inspection table realizes the battery appearance inspection process on the production line, avoids the handling and delivery of the battery, and saves a lot of manpower and time costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery appearance inspection tool provided in the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery appearance inspection tool provided in the second embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery appearance inspection tool provided in the third embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 A top view of a battery appearance inspection tool provided in the third embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 A top view of a removal assembly provided in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the figure: 1. rotating table; 2. limiting roller; 3. supporting part; 4. bearing rod; 5. rotating drive member; 6. bearing plate; 7. lifting assembly; 8. supporting frame; 9. side rod; 10. cross rod; 11. bull's eye bearing; 12. limiting frame; 13. removing track; 14. moving push plate; 15. telescopic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 5 Now, the battery appearance inspection tool provided by the utility model is described. The battery appearance inspection tool comprises a conveying assembly and a testing platform, the conveying assembly comprises a testing station roller group, the testing station roller group comprises a plurality of limit rollers 2; the testing platform is located between the plurality of limit rollers 2, the testing platform comprises a support frame 8, a lifting assembly 7 and a rotating platform 1, the lifting assembly 7 is arranged on the support frame 8; the rotating platform 1 is rotatably arranged at the top of the lifting assembly 7.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the battery appearance inspection tool provided by the utility model sets the inspection table between the limiting roller shafts 2 of the inspection station roller group, and uses the limiting roller group to load the battery onto the rotating table 1; then the rotating table 1 is lifted by the lifting component 7, so that it is separated from the conveying component and then rotated horizontally, so as to achieve the purpose of conveniently inspecting the appearance of the battery; after the inspection is completed, it is lowered to the conveying component, and is transferred and removed to the downstream by the conveying component; the inspection table realizes the battery appearance inspection process on the production line, avoids the handling and delivery of the battery, and saves a lot of manpower and time costs.

[0025] Specifically, the area of ​​the upper end surface of the rotating table 1 is smaller than the area of ​​the bottom surface of the battery. The battery located at the upper end of the limiting roller 2 moves forward under the rotation of the limiting roller 2 until it moves to the top of the rotating table 1 and there is a certain gap with the upper end surface of the rotating table 1; when inspection is required, the rotating table 1 is lifted with the help of the lifting assembly 7, and the upper end surface of the rotating table 1 contacts the bottom surface of the battery and lifts the battery to separate it from the limiting roller 2. The separated battery can be rotated horizontally under the drive of the rotating table 1.

[0026] Optionally, the lifting assembly 7 can be a cylinder, an oil cylinder or an electric push rod. The support frame 8 is located below the limiting roller shaft 2; the fixed end of the lifting assembly 7 is installed on the upper end of the support frame 8, and the lifting assembly 7 is arranged longitudinally and has a degree of freedom along the longitudinal direction; the movable end of the lifting assembly 7 passes through the gap between two adjacent limiting roller shafts 2, and the movable end of the lifting assembly 7 has a fixed part, and the upper end of the fixed part is rotatably mounted with a rotating table 1; optionally, the rotating table 1 is rotated manually.

[0027] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 1 The support frame 8 includes a frame body and a rotating assembly; the rotating assembly includes a bearing plate 6 and a bearing rod 4; the bearing plate 6 is arranged at the top of the lifting assembly 7, and the bearing plate 6 is rotatably connected to the bearing rod 4; the rotating table 1 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bearing rod 4 and rotates horizontally with the help of the bearing rod 4.

[0028] The frame of the support frame 8 includes a frame arranged on the ground or connected to the supporting structure of the conveying assembly; a lifting assembly 7 is installed on the frame, and a bearing plate 6 is arranged at the upper end of the lifting assembly 7, and the bearing plate 6 is located below the limiting roller 2; a bearing rod 4 is rotatably installed on the upper end of the bearing plate 6, and a rotating table 1 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bearing rod 4. That is, the lifting assembly 7 and the bearing plate 6 are both arranged below the limiting roller 2, and the bearing rod 4 passes through and extends from the gap between the limiting rollers 2. The rotating table 1 is located above the limiting roller 2 with the help of the bearing rod 4, and horizontal rotation is achieved with the help of the bearing rod 4. Optionally, the length of the bearing rod 4 is greater than the diameter of the limiting roller 2.

[0029] The rotating assembly further includes a rotating drive member 5, the fixed end of which is disposed on the bearing plate 6, and the free end of which is connected to the bearing rod 4. The rotating drive member 5 can be a motor or the like. The rotating drive member 5 is mounted on the bearing plate 6, and the free end of the rotating drive member 5 is connected to the lower end of the bearing rod 4. In order to improve the rotation stability of the bearing rod 4, the rotating drive member 5 can be mounted below the bearing plate 6, that is, a mounting seat is provided at the lower end of the bearing plate 6, the rotating drive member 5 is mounted on the mounting seat, and the bearing rod 4 passes through the bearing plate 6 and is connected to the rotating drive member 5.

[0030] like Figure 2As shown, in another embodiment, the rotating assembly also includes a mounting frame, which includes a cross bar 10 and two side bars 9, the two side bars 9 are arranged on the supporting plate 6 at intervals along the width direction of the conveying assembly, and the upper ends of the side bars 9 are provided with relatively extending connecting parts; the cross bar 10 connects the upper ends of the two connecting parts; the rotating table 1 is rotatably arranged on the cross bar 10; the width of the cross bar 10 and the side bars 9 is smaller than the gap between two adjacent limiting rollers 2.

[0031] The two side rods 9 of the mounting frame are located on the outside or inside of the conveying assembly. When the side rod 9 is located on the outside of the conveying assembly, the lower end of the side rod 9 is connected to the supporting plate 6 below the conveying assembly, and the upper end of the side rod 9 is provided with a connecting portion extending to the upper end of the conveying assembly. The inner side of the connecting portion is connected to a cross rod 10, and the cross rod 10 is lower than the upper end surface of the side rod 9.

[0032] When the side bar 9 is located inside the conveying assembly, the side bar 9 extends from between two adjacent limiting rollers 2, and the connecting portion of the side bar 9 extends inward and is connected to the cross bar 10. The distance between the two side bars 9 is greater than the length of the battery along the width direction of the conveying assembly.

[0033] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limiting roller shaft 2 includes a middle limiting portion and supporting portions 3 located on both sides of the middle limiting portion; the outer diameter of the middle limiting portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the supporting portion 3; the rotating table 1 in the retracted state is located above the middle limiting portion, and the upper end surface of the rotating table 1 is lower than the upper end surface of the supporting portion 3.

[0034] The outer diameter of the middle limit portion of the limit roller 2 is small, so that the upper end surface of the rotating table 1 located above the middle limit portion is lower than the upper end surface of the support portion 3. The length of the rotating table 1 along the width direction of the conveying assembly is smaller than the width of the battery. When the rotating table 1 is in the retracted state, the battery can be conveyed forward with the help of the support portion 3. Optionally, the rotating table 1 is a round table; the thickness of the rotating table 1 gradually decreases from the inside to the outside along the radial direction.

[0035] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The frame body includes a side frame plate, and a sliding groove is formed on the side frame plate; the load-bearing plate 6 has an extension portion extending transversely, and the extension portion slides with the sliding groove. The two ends of the load-bearing plate 6 along the width direction of the conveying assembly extend to one side of the side frame plate, and the extension portion connected to the end of the load-bearing plate 6 is adapted to the sliding groove on the side frame plate to improve the stability of the load-bearing plate 6 during the lifting process.

[0036] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 3The conveying assembly also includes a limit frame 12; there are two detection station roller groups, which are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the limit frame 12; the upper end surface of the detection station roller group is higher than the height of the limit frame 12; the rotating table 1 is located on the inner side of the limit frame 12.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, multiple limiting rollers 2 of the detection station roller group are laterally connected to the side of the limiting frame 12. That is, the rotating table 1 is on the inner side of the limiting frame 12, and the limiting roller 2 is on the outer side of the limiting frame 12. The upper end surface of the limiting frame 12 is lower than the upper end surface of the limiting roller 2, and the upper end surface of the rotating table 1 located on the inner side of the limiting frame 12 is lower than the upper end surface of the limiting roller 2. The length of the limiting frame 12 along the width direction of the conveying component is shorter than the length of the battery in this direction. The two ends of the battery are on the limiting rollers 2 on both sides of the limiting frame 12, and move forward with the limiting rollers 2. When detection is required, the rotating table 1 on the inner side of the limiting frame 12 is raised. The limiting frame 12 is a rectangular frame or an annular frame; correspondingly, the rotating table 1 is rectangular or circular.

[0038] In order to improve the stability of the turntable 1 , an annular bracket is provided at the upper end of the supporting plate 6 , and a bull's eye bearing 11 movably connected to the lower end of the turntable 1 is provided at the upper end of the bracket; an annular groove connected to the bull's eye bearing 11 is provided at the lower end of the turntable 1 .

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, a removal component is also provided above the conveying component, and the removal component includes a removal track 13 and a movable push plate 14; the entrance of the removal track 13 is located above the limiting frame 12, and the removal track 13 and the movable push plate 14 are arranged at intervals and at the same height; the upper end of the turntable 1 in the extended state is flush with the upper end of the removal track 13.

[0040] The conveying assembly is a conveying roller; the removal track 13 arranged above the conveying assembly also includes a plurality of rollers. The entrance of the removal track 13 is located above the limiting frame 12. The removal track 13 is parallel or perpendicular to the conveying assembly.

[0041] The movable push plate 14 is located at the entrance end of the removal track 13, and the movable push plate 14 can be fixed by means of a push plate frame. A telescopic member 15 in the horizontal direction is installed on the push plate frame, and the movable push plate 14 is installed at the free end of the telescopic member 15. The telescopic member 15 drives the movable push plate 14 to move forward to push the battery on the rotating table 1 forward to the removal track 13.

[0042] Optionally, the height of the rotating table 1 in the extended state is higher than the removal track 13. When the rotating table 1 is at the highest end, after the rotation test is completed, if the appearance is qualified, the rotating table 1 returns to its position and the battery returns to the conveying assembly; if the appearance is unqualified, the rotating table 1 moves down to the removal track 13 and is pushed into the removal track 13 by the moving push plate 14.

[0043] Optionally, a camera device or the like may be installed above the workstation as auxiliary equipment for appearance inspection.

[0044] 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. Battery appearance inspection tool, characterized in that: The invention comprises a conveying component and a detection platform, wherein the conveying component comprises a detection station roller group, wherein the detection station roller group comprises a plurality of limit roller shafts (2); the detection platform is located between the plurality of limit roller shafts (2); the detection platform comprises a support frame (8), a lifting component (7) and a rotating platform (1), wherein the lifting component (7) is arranged on the support frame (8); and the rotating platform (1) is rotatably arranged at the top end of the lifting component (7).

2. The battery appearance inspection tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (8) comprises a frame body and a rotating assembly; the rotating assembly comprises a bearing plate (6) and a bearing rod (4); the bearing plate (6) is arranged at the top end of the lifting assembly (7), and the bearing plate (6) is rotatably connected to the bearing rod (4); the rotating platform (1) is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bearing rod (4) and rotates horizontally with the help of the bearing rod (4).

3. The battery appearance inspection tool as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating assembly further comprises a rotating driving member (5), the fixed end of the rotating driving member (5) being arranged on the carrying plate (6), and the free end of the rotating driving member (5) being connected to the carrying rod (4).

4. The battery appearance inspection tool as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating assembly also includes a mounting frame, which includes a cross bar (10) and two side bars (9), the two side bars (9) are arranged on the carrying plate (6) at intervals along the width direction of the conveying assembly, and the upper ends of the side bars (9) are provided with relatively extending connecting parts; the cross bar (10) connects the upper ends of the two connecting parts; the rotating table (1) is rotatably arranged on the cross bar (10); the width of the cross bar (10) and the side bars (9) is smaller than the gap between two adjacent limiting rollers (2).

5. The battery appearance inspection tool as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting roller shaft (2) comprises a middle limiting portion and support portions (3) located on both sides of the middle limiting portion; the outer diameter of the middle limiting portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the support portion (3); the rotating table (1) in a retracted state is located above the middle limiting portion, and the upper end surface of the rotating table (1) is lower than the upper end surface of the support portion (3).

6. The battery appearance inspection tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating table (1) is a truncated table; the thickness of the rotating table (1) gradually decreases from the inside to the outside along the radial direction.

7. The battery appearance inspection tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame body comprises a side frame plate, on which a sliding groove is provided; the bearing plate (6) has a transversely extending extension portion, and the extension portion is slidably matched with the sliding groove.

8. The battery appearance inspection tool as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying assembly also includes a limit frame (12); the detection station roller groups are two groups, and the two groups of detection station roller groups are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the limit frame (12); the upper end surface of the detection station roller group is higher than the height of the limit frame (12); and the rotating table (1) is located on the inner side of the limit frame (12).

9. The battery appearance inspection tool according to claim 8, characterized in that: An annular bracket is provided at the upper end of the bearing plate (6), and a bull's eye bearing (11) movably connected to the lower end of the rotating platform (1) is provided at the upper end of the bracket; an annular groove connected to the bull's eye bearing (11) is provided at the lower end of the rotating platform (1).

10. The battery appearance inspection tool according to claim 9, characterized in that: A removal component is also provided above the conveying component, and the removal component includes a removal track (13) and a movable push plate (14); the entrance of the removal track (13) is located above the limiting frame (12), and the removal track (13) and the movable push plate (14) are arranged at intervals and at the same height; the upper end of the rotating table (1) in the extended state is flush with the upper end of the removal track (13).

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