Steering mechanism, battery stacking device and battery production system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a steering mechanism, a battery stacking device and a battery production system, and a steering flow channel is arranged on a steering platform, so that batteries can circulate in the steering flow channel. Due to the fact that the steering flow channel is bent or twisted on the extending path of the steering flow channel, the placing posture of the battery can be changed under the action of the bent or twisted steering flow channel, the placing posture of the battery entering the input end is different from the placing posture of the output end shaft, and the purpose of battery steering is achieved. According to the design, through the structural design of the steering runner, the swing posture of the battery is automatically changed in the circulation process, the structure is simple, the equipment cost is low, the steering efficiency is high, and the battery production takt is accelerated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery production technology, and in particular to a steering mechanism, a battery stacking device and a battery production system. Background Art

[0002] In the battery production process, the battery posture needs to be turned due to the requirements of different processes, such as: the battery is changed from upright to lying. Traditional steering devices usually use a manipulator to grab and flip to achieve the steering of the battery. However, this device is not only complex in structure and high in cost, but also has low steering efficiency, which affects the battery production rhythm. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a steering mechanism, a battery stacking device and a battery production system, which have a simple structure and high steering efficiency, and are conducive to speeding up the battery production rhythm.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a steering mechanism, which includes: a steering platform, on which is provided a steering channel for battery circulation, the steering channel having an input end and an output end relatively arranged; wherein the steering channel is constructed as a curved or twisted structure so that the placement posture of the battery in the input end is different from the placement posture of the battery in the output end.

[0005] The above-mentioned steering mechanism is provided with a steering channel on the steering platform so that the battery can circulate inside it. Since the steering channel is bent or twisted on its own extension path, the battery will change its placement posture under the action of the bent or twisted steering channel, so that the placement posture entering the input end is different from the placement posture of the output end shaft, thereby achieving the purpose of battery steering. In this way, through the structural design of the steering channel, the battery automatically changes its posture during circulation, has a simple structure, low equipment cost, high steering efficiency, and is conducive to speeding up the battery production rhythm.

[0006] In some embodiments, the steering platform includes: a supporting member; at least two steering members, arranged in parallel and at intervals on the supporting member, and a steering channel is formed between two adjacent steering members and the supporting member; wherein the direction of the supporting member at the input end toward one side of the steering channel is a first direction, and the direction of the supporting member at the output end toward one side of the steering channel is a second direction, and the first direction intersects the second direction. With such a design, the steering member and the supporting member are introduced, so that the steering of the battery during the circulation process is more effective and the reliability of the steering is improved.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. In this design, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, so that the placement of the battery at the input end and the placement of the battery at the output end change by 90 degrees, meeting the requirements of different processes.

[0008] In some embodiments, one of the first direction and the second direction is a horizontal direction and the other is a vertical direction. This design allows the battery to effectively switch between an upright position and a flat position, achieving rapid steering while meeting the process requirements for the battery's upright position or flat position.

[0009] In some embodiments, the supporting member and the steering member are both configured as structures that are bent or twisted on the extension path of the steering channel so that the first direction intersects the second direction. In this way, the steering member and the supporting member are both designed as bent or twisted structures, so that the battery can achieve stable and effective steering in the steering channel, which is conducive to improving the reliability of the steering operation.

[0010] In some embodiments, each steering member includes an entry section and a curved steering section connected to the entry section, the entry section is closer to the input end relative to the curved steering section, and each curved steering section is curved along the same side in the spacing direction between two adjacent entry sections. In this way, the steering member is designed as an entry section and a curved steering section, which not only facilitates the battery to enter the steering channel, but also facilitates the battery to change its posture to achieve effective steering.

[0011] In some embodiments, in the vertical direction, one end of the supporting member close to the input end of the diverting channel is higher than the other end of the supporting member close to the output end of the diverting channel. This design enables the battery to flow in the diverting channel by its own weight, achieving fast and effective reversal.

[0012] In some embodiments, the steering mechanism further includes a blocking member, which is used to limit the position of the battery at the output end on one side of the spacing direction between two adjacent steering members. With such a design, the introduction of the blocking member can limit the movement of the battery along one side of the spacing direction, so that the battery can be output along the other side of the spacing direction, so as to achieve directional output.

[0013] In some embodiments, the blocking member is disposed on one of the ends of two adjacent steering members close to the output end, and protrudes from the other along the extension path of the steering channel. In this way, the blocking member is reasonably designed on one of the steering members, so that the end of the other steering member can be used for battery output, thereby meeting the demand for lateral output of batteries.

[0014] In some embodiments, the steering mechanism further includes a guide assembly, which is used to guide the battery to the input end of the steering channel. With such a design, the introduction of the guide assembly allows the battery to stably enter the steering channel, reducing the probability of the battery being blocked at the input end, thereby allowing the battery steering operation to proceed stably.

[0015] In some embodiments, the guide assembly includes at least two parallel and spaced guides, and the two adjacent guides are connected to the input end of the steering channel, and the distance between the two adjacent guides is smaller as they are closer to the input end. In this way, the distance between the two adjacent guides is designed to be smaller as they are closer to the input end, thereby reducing the number of batteries entering the input end at the same time and reducing the probability of blockage; at the same time, the batteries can accurately enter the input end under the guidance of the guides, thereby improving the reliability of the steering operation.

[0016] In some embodiments, there is a guide space between two adjacent guides, and the guide includes a first arc segment and a second arc segment, the first arc segment is connected to the input end through the second arc segment, the first arc segment is arc-shaped and concave along the side away from the guide space, and the second arc segment is arc-shaped and convex along the side facing the guide space. In this design, the guide is designed into the first arc segment and the second arc segment, so that the battery enters the input end smoothly; at the same time, it also effectively limits the number of batteries entering the input end, reducing the probability of blockage.

[0017] In a second aspect, the present application provides a battery stacking device, the battery stacking device comprising: a steering mechanism according to any one of the above items.

[0018] In some embodiments, the battery stacking device further includes a feeding mechanism, which is used to deliver the battery to the input end of the steering channel. With such a design, a stable automatic feeding function is achieved through the feeding mechanism, thereby improving the automation of the steering operation.

[0019] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a first conveying assembly and a second conveying assembly, wherein the first conveying assembly at least partially protrudes out of one end of the second conveying assembly along the conveying direction of the battery and is located below the turning channel. With such a design, the introduction of the first conveying assembly and the second conveying assembly can not only ensure that the battery stably enters the input end, but also facilitate the continued driving of the battery located in the turning channel, so that the turning of the battery is more stable.

[0020] In some embodiments, the battery stacking device further comprises a stacking mechanism, the stacking mechanism having a stacking surface inclined relative to a horizontal plane, the stacking surface being used to receive the turned batteries. With such a design, effective stacking of the batteries is achieved through the inclined stacking surface.

[0021] In some embodiments, the battery stacking device further includes a distribution component, which is located between the steering mechanism and the stacking mechanism and is used to release the received batteries onto the stacking surface in sequence. With such a design, the distribution component is used to achieve orderly and quantitative delivery of batteries onto the stacking surface.

[0022] In some embodiments, the distribution assembly includes a distribution shaft that rotates around its own axis, and a transfer groove is provided on the side of the distribution shaft around the axis, and the transfer groove is used to receive the battery in the steering mechanism and release the battery to the stacking surface. With such a design, the distribution shaft is used to rotate to orderly place the batteries on the stacking surface, so that the battery stacking process is carried out stably.

[0023] In a third aspect, the present application provides a battery production system, characterized in that the battery production system includes any of the above battery stacking devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural perspective diagram of the steering mechanism described in some embodiments of the present application.

[0025] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the structure of the steering mechanism described in some embodiments of the present application.

[0026] Figure 3 This is another perspective view of the structure of the steering mechanism described in some embodiments of the present application.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery stacking device described in some embodiments of the present application.

[0028] 100, battery stacking device; 10, steering mechanism; 11, steering platform; 111, steering channel; 11a, input end; 11b, output end; 112, supporting member; 113, steering member; 11c, entry section; 11d, curved steering section; 12, blocking member; 13, guiding assembly; 131, guiding member; 13a, first arc section; 13b, second arc section; 13c, straight section; 132, guiding space; 20, feeding mechanism; 21, first conveying assembly; 22, second conveying assembly; 30, stacking mechanism; 31, stacking surface; 32, bracket; 33, stacking platform; 40, distribution assembly; 41, distribution axis; 42, transfer slot; 43, motor; 200, battery; X, first direction; Y, second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying 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.

[0031] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated 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, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there is a description that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, etc., or similar descriptions appear, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or 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 may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0035] At present, from the perspective of market development, the application of power batteries is becoming more and more extensive. Power batteries are not only used in energy storage power systems such as hydropower, thermal power, wind power and solar power stations, but also widely used in electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, electric cars, as well as military equipment and aerospace and other fields. With the continuous expansion of the application field of power batteries, the market demand is also constantly expanding.

[0036] In the battery production process, the battery posture needs to be turned due to the requirements of different processes, for example: the battery is changed from an upright position to a flat position. Traditional steering devices usually use a manipulator to grab the battery from an upright position and flip it around its own axis so that the battery is in a flat position on the manipulator; after flipping, the manipulator is used to place the flat battery on the stacking platform. This kind of steering device not only requires the purchase of an expensive manipulator, but also the battery steering steps are cumbersome and cannot be achieved quickly, affecting the battery production rhythm.

[0037] Based on this, in order to address the problems of complex structure and low efficiency of traditional battery steering, the present application provides a steering mechanism. A steering channel is set on the steering platform so that the battery can circulate inside it. Since the steering channel is bent or twisted on its own extension path, the battery will change its placement posture under the action of the bent or twisted steering channel, so that the placement posture entering the input end is different from the placement posture of the output end shaft, thereby achieving the purpose of battery steering. With such a design, through the structural design of the steering channel, the battery automatically changes its posture during circulation, has a simple structure, low equipment cost, and high steering efficiency, which is conducive to speeding up the battery production rhythm.

[0038] Among them, the steering mechanism is not only applicable to cylindrical batteries, but also to other batteries that need to be turned, such as square batteries.

[0039] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1The present application provides a steering mechanism 10, which includes a steering platform 11, on which a steering channel 111 for the circulation of batteries 200 is provided, and the steering channel 111 has an input end 11a and an output end 11b which are arranged opposite to each other. The steering channel 111 is constructed as a curved or twisted structure so that the placement posture of the battery 200 at the input end 11a is different from the placement posture of the battery 200 at the output end 11b.

[0040] The turning platform 11 refers to a structure used to change the placement posture of the battery 200, and its structure can have a variety of designs, for example: it can be designed as a tubular structure, it can also be designed as a concave slide, etc. Among them, the placement posture of the battery 200 refers to the posture presented by the battery 200 when placed in a certain position. For example: for ease of understanding, taking the cylindrical battery 200 as an example, when the axis of the cylindrical battery 200 is consistent with the vertical direction, its placement posture is an upright posture; when the axis of the cylindrical battery 200 is consistent with the horizontal direction, its placement posture is a lying posture. Of course, for batteries 200 of other shapes, there can be other placement postures.

[0041] The diverting channel 111 refers to a structure that allows the battery 200 to flow and changes its posture during the flow. When the battery 200 flows in the diverting channel 111, since the diverting channel 111 bends or twists on its own extension path, the battery 200 also bends or twists when it flows, causing the placement of the battery 200 to change. There are many ways to bend or twist, such as: the diverting channel 111 bends 90° in the vertical direction to present a quarter circular structure; or the diverting channel 111 twists around its own extension path at a certain angle, such as 90°.

[0042] The battery 200 circulates in the turning channel 111 , which can be achieved by using its own weight, that is, the turning channel 111 has a certain slope; it can also be transported by conveying equipment, for example: a conveyor belt, conveyor chain, conveyor roller, etc. are set at the bottom of the turning channel 111.

[0043] In addition, the number of the diverting flow channel 111 can be one or more. When the number of the diverting flow channels 111 is more than one, all the diverting flow channels 111 can be arranged in parallel and spaced apart, so that the diverting platform 11 can handle the diverting of multiple batteries 200 at the same time.

[0044] With such a design, the structural design of the steering channel 111 allows the battery 200 to automatically change its posture during circulation. It has a simple structure, low equipment cost, and high steering efficiency, which is conducive to speeding up the production rhythm of the battery 200.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2The steering platform 11 includes: a supporting member 112 and at least two steering members 113. At least two steering members 113 are arranged in parallel and at intervals on the supporting member 112, and a steering channel 111 is formed between two adjacent steering members 113 and the supporting member 112. The direction of the supporting member 112 at the input end 11a toward the steering channel 111 is a first direction X, and the direction of the supporting member 112 at the output end 11b toward the steering channel 111 is a second direction Y, and the first direction X and the second direction Y intersect.

[0046] The supporting member 112 refers to a structure that supports the battery 200 in the diverting flow channel 111. When the battery 200 is located at the position of the supporting member 112 at the input end 11a, the battery 200 is convex relative to the supporting member 112 along the first direction X; when the battery 200 is located at the position of the supporting member 112 at the output end 11b, the battery 200 is convex relative to the supporting member 112 along the second direction Y. If the first direction X is consistent with the second direction Y, it means that the orientation of the supporting member 112 at the input end 11a and the output end 11b is consistent, the convex direction of the battery 200 relative to the supporting member 112 remains unchanged, and its placement posture remains unchanged. If the first direction X intersects with the second direction Y, it can be understood that the placement posture of the battery 200 is rotated from the first direction X to the second direction Y by a certain angle.

[0047] The steering member 113 refers to a structure for constructing the steering channel 111. When the battery 200 flows in the steering channel 111, two adjacent steering members 113 are respectively located on opposite sides of the battery 200 to cooperate with the supporting member 112 to drive the battery 200 to change its posture on the supporting member 112. The spacing between two adjacent steering members 113 can be determined according to the size of the battery 200, but in order to achieve better steering, the spacing between two adjacent steering members 113 should be slightly greater than or equal to the size of the battery 200, so that the battery 200 can be effectively steered under the action of the steering member 113. Among them, the steering member 113 can be designed as a plate-like structure, or a rod-like structure, etc.

[0048] When the battery 200 enters the input end 11a of the diverting channel 111, the battery 200 may contact at least one of the two adjacent diverting members 113. Of course, it may not contact the two adjacent diverting members 113, but during the circulation process, it will contact at least one of the two adjacent diverting members 113 and divert.

[0049] In addition, the number of the steering members 113 may not be limited to Figure 2 The two shown in the figure may be other, such as three, four, five, etc. At the same time, the connection method between the steering member 113 and the supporting member 112 may be, but not limited to, bolt connection, clamping, bonding, welding, integrated molding, etc. Among them, the integrated molding method may be injection molding, die casting, extrusion, etc.

[0050] Such a design, with the introduction of the steering member 113 and the supporting member 112 , makes the steering of the battery 200 during circulation more effective and improves the reliability of the steering.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 , the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0052] The first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other, which means that the placement posture of the battery 200 at the input end 11a and the placement posture of the battery 200 at the output end 11b are equivalent to a change of 90° or approximately 90° to meet the posture change requirements of different processes.

[0053] With such a design, the first direction X and the second direction Y remain perpendicular, so that the placement posture of the battery 200 at the input end 11a and the placement posture of the battery 200 at the output end 11b change by 90°, meeting the requirements of different processes.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, one of the first direction X and the second direction Y is a horizontal direction, and the other is a vertical direction.

[0055] The first direction X may be a horizontal direction, and the second direction Y may be a vertical direction; or the first direction X may be a vertical direction, and the second direction Y may be a horizontal direction. When the first direction X is a vertical direction and the second direction Y is a horizontal direction, the placement posture of the battery 200 at the input end 11a is an upright posture, and the placement posture of the battery 200 at the output end 11b is a lying posture.

[0056] Such a design enables the battery 200 to effectively switch between an upright posture and a flat posture, achieving rapid steering while satisfying the process requirements for the upright posture or the flat posture of the battery 200.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 The supporting member 112 and the diverting member 113 are both constructed as structures that are bent or twisted on the extension path of the diverting channel 111 so that the first direction X and the second direction Y intersect.

[0058] The supporting member 112 is bent or twisted on the extension path, so that the supporting member 112 has different directions at the input end 11 a and the output end 11 b , and is in an intersecting state.

[0059] In order to allow the battery 200 to change along the bending or twisting structure of the supporting member 112, the steering member 113 also needs to bend or twist to drive the battery 200 to change its posture. The steering member 113 and the supporting member 112 can maintain the same bending or twisting, or can make different bending or twisting, as long as the first direction X and the second direction Y can intersect.

[0060] In addition, the bending or twisting degree of each steering member 113 may be consistent or inconsistent. Specifically, in some embodiments, each steering member 113 is bent or twisted synchronously, that is, the bending or twisting degree is consistent.

[0061] In this design, the steering member 113 and the supporting member 112 are both designed to be bent or twisted structures, so that the battery 200 can achieve stable and effective steering in the steering channel 111, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the steering operation.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 3 Each turning member 113 includes an entry section 11c and a curved turning section 11d connected to the entry section 11c. The entry section 11c is closer to the input end 11a than the curved turning section 11d, and each curved turning section 11d is curved along the same side in the spacing direction between two adjacent entry sections 11c.

[0063] The entry section 11c refers to the structure on the steering member 113 near the input end 11a, that is, when the battery 200 enters the input end 11a, the two sides thereof are the entry sections 11c of the steering member 113. The entry section 11c can be designed as a straight structure or a curved structure. Specifically in some embodiments, each entry section 11c is a straight structure, so that the battery 200 can enter the input end 11a more easily, and it is also convenient for the entry section 11c to better adjust the placement posture of the battery 200.

[0064] The curved turning section 11d refers to a structure that is bent along one side toward the entry section 11c. When the battery 200 flows in the turning channel 111, the posture of the battery 200 is changed under the action of the curved turning section 11d, so that the battery 200 can better cooperate with the changes of the supporting member 112.

[0065] The fact that each curved turning section 11d is curved along the same side in the spacing direction between two adjacent entry sections 11c means: Figure 3 The curved turning section 11d is along the direction relative to the entering section 11c. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the curved turning section 11d is along the direction relative to the entering section 11c. Figure 3 The right side of the curve.

[0066] In this way, the steering member 113 is designed as an entry section 11c and a curved steering section 11d, which not only facilitates the battery 200 to enter the steering channel 111, but also facilitates the battery 200 to change its posture to achieve effective steering.

[0067] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 1 In the vertical direction, one end of the supporting member 112 close to the input end 11 a of the diverting channel 111 is higher than one end of the supporting member 112 close to the output end 11 b of the diverting channel 111 .

[0068] In the vertical direction, the two ends of the support member 112 are designed to be high and low, so that the battery 200 in the diverting channel 111 can slide to the output end 11b by its own weight and output in different placement postures. The support member 112 can be inclined or curved in the vertical direction.

[0069] Such a design enables the battery 200 to flow in the turning channel 111 by its own weight, thereby achieving fast and effective reversal.

[0070] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 1 The steering mechanism 10 further includes a blocking member 12 , which is used to limit the battery 200 at the output end 11 b on one side in the spacing direction between two adjacent steering members 113 .

[0071] The blocking member 12 cooperates with the battery 200 at the output end 11b to limit the movement of the battery 200 on one side in the spacing direction between two adjacent steering members 113. In this way, when the battery 200 is output, the battery 200 can be driven to be output along the side away from the blocking member 12, thereby realizing directional output of the battery 200.

[0072] It is easy to understand that, since the steering member 113 can be designed as a curved or twisted structure, the spacing direction between two adjacent steering members 113 will change on the steering path. However, since the blocking member 12 of this embodiment is limited by the battery 200 at the output end 11b, the spacing direction where the blocking member 12 and the battery 200 are limited should refer to: the spacing direction of two adjacent steering members 113 located at the output end 11b.

[0073] Optionally, the blocking member 12 may be fixed on the steering member 113 or on the supporting member 112. Meanwhile, the connection method on the blocking member 12 may be, but not limited to, bolts, clamping, riveting, welding, bonding, pinning, integrated molding, etc. Among them, integrated molding may be, but not limited to, injection molding, die casting, extrusion, 3D printing, etc.

[0074] With such a design, the blocking member 12 is introduced to limit the movement of the battery 200 along one side of the spacing direction, so that the battery 200 can be output along the other side of the spacing direction to achieve directional output.

[0075] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 1 The blocking member 12 is disposed on one of the ends of two adjacent deflection members 113 respectively close to the output end 11 b and protrudes from the other along the extension path of the deflection channel 111 .

[0076] The blocking member 12 can be fixed on one of the two steering members 113 and extend beyond the end of the other to form a blocking structure, which limits the movement of the battery 200 along one side of the spacing direction. The connection between the blocking member 12 and the steering member 113 can be, but is not limited to, bolts, clamping, riveting, welding, bonding, pinning, integral molding, etc. At the same time, for the convenience of blocking, the blocking member 12 and the steering member 113 can be designed as a plate-like structure.

[0077] In this design, the blocking member 12 is reasonably designed on one of the steering members 113, so that the end of the other steering member 113 can be used for output of the battery 200 to meet the demand for lateral output of the battery 200.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 3 The steering mechanism 10 further includes a guide assembly 13 , which is used to guide the battery 200 to the input end 11 a of the steering channel 111 .

[0079] The guide component 13 refers to a structure that can guide the battery 200 into the diverting channel 111 , and can be designed as an inclined structure or a curved structure.

[0080] With such a design, the guide assembly 13 is introduced, so that the battery 200 stably enters the diverting channel 111 , and the probability of the battery 200 being blocked at the input end 11 a is reduced, thereby making the diverting operation of the battery 200 stable.

[0081] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 3 The guide assembly 13 includes at least two parallel and spaced guide members 131 , and the distance between two adjacent guide members 131 is communicated with the input end 11 a of the steering channel 111 , and the distance between two adjacent guide members 131 is smaller as it is closer to the input end 11 a .

[0082] The guide member 131 is a structure capable of guiding the moving direction of the battery 200 . When the battery 200 is between two adjacent guide members 131 , the battery 200 gradually enters the input end 11 a of the diverting channel 111 under the action of the guide member 131 .

[0083] Since the distance between two adjacent guides 131 decreases as it approaches the input end 11a, a closed structure is formed, which can reduce the blockage caused by multiple batteries 200 being squeezed into the input end 11a at the same time. In some embodiments, the distance between two adjacent guides 131 near the input end 11a allows one battery 200 to pass through.

[0084] With such a design, the distance between two adjacent guide members 131 is designed to be smaller as they are closer to the input end 11a, thereby reducing the number of batteries 200 entering the input end 11a at the same time and reducing the probability of blockage; at the same time, the batteries 200 can accurately enter the input end 11a under the guidance of the guide members 131, thereby improving the reliability of the steering operation.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 3 There is a guiding space 132 between two adjacent guiding members 131. The guiding member 131 includes a first arc segment 13a and a second arc segment 13b. The first arc segment 13a is connected to the input end 11a through the second arc segment 13b. The first arc segment 13a is arc-shaped and concave along the side away from the guiding space 132, and the second arc segment 13b is arc-shaped and convex along the side toward the guiding space 132.

[0086] The guiding space 132 refers to the space formed between two adjacent guiding members 131 , and the size of the space may be determined according to process requirements and is not specifically limited herein.

[0087] The second arc segment 13b is arranged closer to the input end 11a than the first arc segment 13a, so that when guiding the battery 200, the battery 200 first contacts the first arc segment 13a and is guided to the second arc segment 13b; and then is guided to the input end 11a by the second arc segment 13b. The first arc segment 13a is concave along the side away from the guide space 132, which can expand the space between two adjacent first arc segments 13a; the second arc segment 13b is convex along the side facing the guide space 132, which can reduce the distance between two adjacent second arc segments 13b, playing a contraction role.

[0088] For specific embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The guide member 131 further includes a straight segment 13c, which is connected to one end of the first arc segment 13a away from the second arc segment 13b. At the same time, in order to make the battery 200 move more smoothly, the straight segment 13c, the first arc segment 13a and the second arc segment 13b are all smoothly connected.

[0089] In this way, the guide member 131 is designed to be a first arc segment 13a and a second arc segment 13b, so that the battery 200 can smoothly enter the input end 11a; at the same time, the number of batteries 200 entering the input end 11a is effectively limited, reducing the probability of blockage.

[0090] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The present application provides a battery stacking device 100, and the battery stacking device 100 includes: a steering mechanism 10 according to any one of the above items.

[0091] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 4 The battery stacking device 100 further includes a feeding mechanism 20 , which is used to transport the battery 200 to the input end 11 a of the diverting channel 111 .

[0092] The feeding mechanism 20 refers to a device that provides power for conveying the battery 200 to the input terminal 11a, and its structure has various designs, for example: the feeding mechanism 20 can be designed as but not limited to a belt conveyor, a chain conveyor, a roller conveyor, etc.

[0093] With such a design, a stable automatic feeding function is achieved through the feeding mechanism 20, thereby improving the automation level of the steering operation.

[0094] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 4 The feeding mechanism 20 includes a first conveying component 21 and a second conveying component 22 . The first conveying component 21 at least partially protrudes out of one end of the second conveying component 22 along the conveying direction of the battery 200 and is located below the turning channel 111 .

[0095] The first conveying assembly 21 and the second conveying assembly 22 are both devices that can drive the battery 200 to move. For example, both can be designed as belt assemblies, chain assemblies, and roller assemblies driven by motors.

[0096] Since the battery 200 may need to move a certain distance after entering the input end 11a, the present embodiment introduces a first conveying component 21, which at least partially protrudes out of one end of the second conveying component 22 so that it can extend to the bottom of the turning channel 111, thereby facilitating continued driving of the battery 200 entering the input end 11a.

[0097] Specifically in some embodiments, the first conveying assembly 21 and the second conveying assembly 22 are both belt conveying assemblies, and the width of the first conveying assembly 21 is smaller than the width of the second conveying assembly 22 .

[0098] Such a design introduces the first conveying assembly 21 and the second conveying assembly 22, which can not only ensure that the battery 200 stably enters the input end 11a, but also facilitate the continued driving of the battery 200 located in the turning channel 111, so that the turning of the battery 200 is more stable.

[0099] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 4 The battery stacking device 100 further includes a stacking mechanism 30 , which has a stacking surface 31 inclined relative to a horizontal plane, and the stacking surface 31 is used to receive the turned batteries 200 .

[0100] The stacking mechanism 30 refers to a structure for the batteries 200 to slide and stack on each other, and the structure can be designed in a variety of ways, for example, it can be designed as a triangular prism structure, a rectangular parallelepiped, etc., as long as it has an inclined stacking surface 31. In some embodiments, the stacking mechanism 30 includes a bracket 32 ​​and a stacking platform 33 disposed on the bracket 32, and the stacking surface 31 is disposed on a side of the stacking platform 33 facing away from the bracket 32.

[0101] The stacking surface 31 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane so that the battery 200 can slide down by its own weight. In order to reduce the sliding friction of the battery 200 on the stacking surface 31, perforations can be provided on the stacking surface 31 to reduce the contact between the battery 200 and the stacking surface 31.

[0102] With such a design, the batteries 200 can be effectively stacked through the inclined stacking surface 31 .

[0103] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 4 The battery stacking device 100 further includes a distribution assembly 40 , which is located between the steering mechanism 10 and the stacking mechanism 30 and is used to release the received batteries 200 onto the stacking surface 31 in sequence.

[0104] The distribution component 40 is capable of releasing the batteries 200 in the steering mechanism 10 onto the stacking surface 31 in an orderly manner. Of course, while controlling the order, the number of batteries 200 released onto the stacking surface 31 can also be controlled to achieve quantitative delivery. For example, the working time of the distribution component 40 is controlled so that the distribution component 40 delivers a certain number of batteries 200 onto the stacking surface 31 within a period of time.

[0105] The structure of the distribution component 40 can be designed in various ways. For example, the distribution component 40 can be designed as a conveyor belt device or a robot arm to sequentially grab the batteries 200 output by the steering mechanism 10 to the stacking surface 31 .

[0106] With such a design, the distribution assembly 40 is utilized to achieve orderly and quantitative placement of the batteries 200 onto the stacking surface 31 .

[0107] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 4 The distribution assembly 40 includes a distribution shaft 41 rotating around its own axis, and a transfer groove 42 is provided on the side of the distribution shaft 41 around the axis. The transfer groove 42 is used to receive the battery 200 in the steering mechanism 10 and release the battery 200 onto the stacking surface 31.

[0108] The distribution shaft 41 is a structure that can rotate around its own axis and transfer the batteries 200 output by the steering mechanism 10 to the stacking surface 31 by means of rotation. It can be a disc-shaped structure or a cylindrical structure. The rotation of the distribution shaft 41 can be driven manually or by a motor 43, and the motor 43 can be used to drive the distribution shaft 41 to rotate automatically.

[0109] At the same time, when the distribution shaft 41 is distributed between the steering mechanism 10 and the stacking mechanism 30, the side of the distribution shaft 41 around its own axis can be attached to the output end 11b of the steering mechanism 10. In this way, when the transfer groove 42 of the distribution shaft 41 is rotated to align with the output end 11b, the battery 200 will enter the transfer groove 42 and then rotate out of the steering mechanism 10.

[0110] The transfer groove 42 refers to a concave structure on the side of the distribution shaft 41. When the steering mechanism 10 outputs the battery 200, the battery 200 will fall into the transfer groove 42, so that the battery 200 can rotate with the distribution shaft 41. The shape of the transfer groove 42 can be designed in many ways, for example: the shape of the transfer groove 42 can be but not limited to semicircular, square, semi-elliptical, etc.

[0111] In addition, the transfer grooves 42 include a plurality of transfer grooves, and all transfer grooves 42 are sequentially arranged around the outer circumference of the axis. The transfer grooves 42 can be arranged closely to each other or spaced apart. When the transfer grooves 42 are spaced apart from each other, the spacing between the transfer grooves 42 can be determined according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0112] With such a design, the distribution shaft 41 is used to rotate and orderly place the batteries 200 on the stacking surface 31 , so that the stacking process of the batteries 200 is carried out stably.

[0113] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application provides a battery production system, characterized in that the battery production system includes any one of the above battery stacking devices 100.

[0114] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figures 1 to 4The present application provides a battery stacking device 100, which includes a feeding mechanism 20, a steering mechanism 10, a distribution assembly 40 and a stacking mechanism 30. The steering mechanism 10 includes a supporting member 112 and at least two steering members 113, each steering member 113 is arranged in parallel and at intervals on the supporting member 112, and a steering channel 111 is formed between two adjacent steering members 113 and the supporting member 112; wherein, the direction of the supporting member 112 at the input end 11a toward one side of the steering channel 111 is a first direction X, and the direction of the supporting member 112 at the output end 11b toward one side of the steering channel 111 is a second direction Y, and the first direction X intersects with the second direction Y. The feeding mechanism 20 is used to transport the battery 200 to the input end 11a of the steering channel 111. The stacking mechanism 30 has a stacking surface 31 inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the stacking surface 31 is used to receive the battery 200 after steering. The distribution assembly 40 is located between the steering mechanism 10 and the stacking mechanism 30 , and is used to release the received batteries 200 onto the stacking surface 31 in sequence.

[0115] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0116] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A steering mechanism, characterized in that: The steering mechanism comprises: a steering platform (11), the steering platform (11) being provided with a steering channel (111) for the battery (200) to flow, the steering channel (111) having an input end (11a) and an output end (11b) arranged opposite to each other; The diverting channel (111) is constructed as a curved or twisted structure so that the placement posture of the battery (200) in the input end (11a) is different from the placement posture of the battery (200) in the output end (11b).

2. The steering mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering platform (11) comprises: a supporting member (112); At least two deflection members (113) are arranged in parallel and at intervals on the supporting member (112), and the deflection flow channel (111) is formed between two adjacent deflection members (113) and the supporting member (112); The direction of the supporting member (112) at the input end (11a) toward one side of the diverting flow channel (111) is a first direction (X), and the direction of the supporting member (112) at the output end (11b) toward one side of the diverting flow channel (111) is a second direction (Y), and the first direction (X) intersects with the second direction (Y).

3. The steering mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first direction (X) is perpendicular to the second direction (Y).

4. The steering mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) is a horizontal direction, and the other is a vertical direction.

5. The steering mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting member (112) and the steering member (113) are both constructed as structures that are bent or twisted on an extension path of the steering channel (111) so that the first direction (X) intersects with the second direction (Y).

6. The steering mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the turning members (113) comprises an entry section (11c) and a curved turning section (11d) connected to the entry section (11c); the entry section (11c) is closer to the input end (11a) relative to the curved turning section (11d); and each of the curved turning sections (11d) is curved along the same side in the spacing direction between two adjacent entry sections (11c).

7. The steering mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the vertical direction, one end of the supporting member (112) close to the input end (11a) of the diverting flow channel (111) is higher than one end of the supporting member (112) close to the output end (11b) of the diverting flow channel (111).

8. The steering mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The steering mechanism further comprises a blocking member (12), and the blocking member (12) is used to limit the battery (200) at the output end (11b) on one side in the spacing direction between two adjacent steering members (113).

9. The steering mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The blocking member (12) is disposed on one of the ends of two adjacent deflection members (113) respectively close to the output end (11b), and protrudes from the other along the extension path of the deflection channel (111).

10. The steering mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The steering mechanism further comprises a guide component (13), wherein the guide component (13) is used to guide the battery (200) to the input end (11a) of the steering flow channel (111).

11. The steering mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that: The guide assembly (13) comprises at least two parallel and spaced guide members (131), two adjacent guide members (131) are in communication with an input end (11a) of the diverting flow channel (111), and a distance between two adjacent guide members (131) decreases as they are closer to the input end (11a).

12. The steering mechanism according to claim 11, characterized in that: A guide space (132) is provided between two adjacent guide members (131); the guide member (131) comprises a first arc segment (13a) and a second arc segment (13b); the first arc segment (13a) is connected to the input end (11a) via the second arc segment (13b); the first arc segment (13a) is arc-shaped and concave along a side away from the guide space (132); and the second arc segment (13b) is arc-shaped and convex along a side facing the guide space (132).

13. A battery stacking device, characterized in that: The battery stacking device comprises: the steering mechanism according to any one of claims 1-12.

14. The battery stacking device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The battery stacking device further comprises a feeding mechanism (20), wherein the feeding mechanism (20) is used to transport the battery (200) to the input end (11a) of the diverting flow channel (111).

15. The battery stacking device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (20) comprises a first conveying component (21) and a second conveying component (22); the first conveying component (21) at least partially protrudes outside one end of the second conveying component (22) along the conveying direction of the battery (200) and is located below the turning channel (111).

16. The battery stacking device according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that: The battery stacking device further comprises a stacking mechanism (30), wherein the stacking mechanism (30) has a stacking surface (31) inclined relative to a horizontal plane, and the stacking surface (31) is used to receive the turned batteries (200).

17. The battery stacking device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The battery stacking device further comprises a distribution assembly (40), wherein the distribution assembly (40) is located between the steering mechanism and the stacking mechanism (30) and is used for releasing the received batteries (200) onto the stacking surface (31) in sequence.

18. The battery stacking device according to claim 17, characterized in that: The distribution assembly (40) comprises a distribution shaft (41) that rotates around its own axis. A transfer groove (42) is provided on the side of the distribution shaft (41) around the axis. The transfer groove (42) is used to receive the battery (200) in the steering mechanism and release the battery (200) onto the stacking surface (31).

19. A battery production system, characterized in that: The battery production system comprises the battery (200) stacking device according to any one of claims 13-18.

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