Support transplanting device for assembling battery module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery assembly, and particularly discloses a support transplanting device for battery module assembly, which comprises a rack, a plurality of conveying belts and a plurality of conveying belts, the loading assembly comprises a module support clamp arranged on the rack and a transfer module for driving the module support clamp to move horizontally; the support grabbing assembly comprises a support clamping jaw arranged on the rack and a double-shaft driving piece for driving the support clamping jaw to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The module grabbing assembly comprises a module clamping jaw arranged on the rack and a three-axis driving part for driving the module clamping jaw to move in the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, and the problems that in the production process of battery cells on a traditional battery module support, the assembling efficiency is low, the battery cells are positioned, and potential production safety hazards exist due to the fact that the battery cell support is manually taken to connect the battery cells are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of battery assembly, and specifically discloses a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, energy storage batteries have been widely used in many fields such as 3C digital products and new energy vehicles. In the battery industry, in order to meet the market's requirements for different powers and currents of batteries, different numbers of batteries need to be assembled to form battery modules so that the power and current output by the battery modules meet the requirements of different products.

[0003] At present, the assembly and production of battery modules are usually processed manually. For example, in the production process of cylindrical battery modules, the battery cells are connected manually with battery cell holders. Not only is the assembly efficiency slow, but there is also the problem of inaccurate positioning when manually connecting the battery cells, which affects the product quality. There is also the risk of manual electric shock. Therefore, in view of this, the inventor provides a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the problems of low assembly efficiency, poor cell positioning and production safety hazards caused by manually holding the cell holder to connect the cell during the production process of the cell on the traditional battery module holder.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the basic scheme of the utility model provides a battery module assembly bracket transplanting device, comprising:

[0006] A frame, with a number of conveyor belts symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame;

[0007] A loading assembly, comprising a module support fixture disposed on the frame and a transfer module for driving the module support fixture to move horizontally;

[0008] A support grabbing assembly, comprising a support clamping claw arranged on a frame and a biaxial driving member for driving the support clamping claw to move vertically and horizontally;

[0009] The module grabbing assembly comprises a module clamping claw arranged on a frame and a three-axis driving part for driving the module clamping claw to move along the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis.

[0010] Furthermore, the transfer module includes a transfer cylinder arranged on the support and a slide seat arranged on the free end of the piston rod of the transfer cylinder, and the module support fixture is arranged on the slide seat.

[0011] Furthermore, the frame is also provided with a barcode scanning gun for scanning the module, and the slide is provided with a bracket sensing probe.

[0012] Furthermore, the dual-axis driving component includes a transplanting cylinder arranged on the bracket, a horizontal plate arranged at the free end of the piston rod of the transplanting cylinder, and an L-shaped folding plate arranged on one side of the horizontal plate, a grabbing cylinder is provided at the bottom of the folding plate, and a mounting plate for mounting the bracket clamp is vertically downward at the free end of the piston rod of the grabbing cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, guide rods symmetrically connected to the mounting plate are provided on the folding plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the three-axis driving member includes an X-axis cylinder arranged along the X-axis, a Y-axis cylinder arranged on the piston rod of the X-axis cylinder, and a Z-axis cylinder arranged on the piston rod of the Y-axis cylinder, and the module clamp is arranged on the piston rod of the Z-axis cylinder.

[0015] Furthermore, a module clamping jaw mounting plate is provided on the piston rod of the Z-axis cylinder, and a module sensing probe is provided on the module clamping jaw mounting plate.

[0016] The principle and effect of this scheme are:

[0017] Compared with traditional manual operation, the utility model can realize the process of conveying nickel loaded on the cell bracket of the cylindrical battery module, grasping operation, connecting the cell bracket to the cell, pressing the cell bracket and the module intermediate bracket, binding the cell bracket and the cell data, etc.; it improves production efficiency, reduces the risk of manual assembly errors, and provides a more accurate and safe guarantee for the subsequent automated assembly of cylindrical battery modules, and solves the problem of manual connection of the cell bracket with the cell during the production process of the cell on the traditional battery module bracket, resulting in low assembly efficiency, cell positioning and production safety hazards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 An isometric view of a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a loading component in a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0022] Figure 4A schematic diagram of a module grabbing assembly in a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a bracket grabbing assembly in a bracket transplanting device for battery module assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention are described in detail below in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0025] The figure marks in the drawings of the specification include: workbench 1, conveyor belt 2, outer cover 3, electric control box 4, loading assembly 5, loading support frame 501, guide rail 502, barcode scanner 503, slide seat 504, bracket sensing probe 505, grabbing support frame 6, X-axis guide rail 7, Y-axis guide rail 8, Z-axis guide rail 9, module clamp 10, connecting column 1001, top plate 1002, bottom plate 1003, module clamp 1004, module sensing probe 1005, module cylinder 1006, grabbing guide rail 11, bracket grabbing assembly 12, cross plate 1201, folding plate 1202, grabbing cylinder 1203, mounting plate 1204, guide rod 1206, bracket clamp 1206.

[0026] A battery module assembly support transplanting device, for example Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it includes the following structures:

[0027] Frame: The frame includes a grabbing support frame 6 and a loading support frame 501. A number of conveyor belts 2 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame. In the present embodiment, there are three conveyor belts 2 in total, including a total positive support belt conveyor line, an intermediate support belt conveyor line, and a total negative support belt conveyor line. The total positive support belt conveyor line and the total negative support belt conveyor line are symmetrically located on both sides of the grabbing support frame 6, serving as a loading conveyor belt 2 for the support. The intermediate support belt conveyor line is arranged on one side of the grabbing support frame 6, serving as a unloading conveyor belt 2 for the module. A workbench 1 is arranged at the end of each conveyor belt 2 for manual operation by the staff. The frame as a whole is covered and protected by an outer cover 3, and is equipped with an electric control box 4 and a display screen. A PLC controller is arranged in the electric control box 4 to control each driving component.

[0028] Loading component 5: The loading component 5 includes a module support fixture arranged on the loading support frame 501 and a transfer module that drives the module support fixture to move horizontally, wherein the transfer module includes a transfer cylinder arranged on the loading support frame 501 and a slide 504 arranged at the free end of the piston rod of the transfer cylinder, the module support fixture is arranged on the slide 504, and correspondingly, a guide rail 502 is arranged on the loading support frame 501, and the slide 504 is slidably connected to the guide rail 502; the loading support frame 501 is also provided with a barcode scanning gun 503 for scanning the module, and the slide 504 is provided with a bracket sensing probe 505.

[0029] Bracket grabbing assembly 12: The bracket grabbing assembly includes a bracket clamp 1206 arranged on the frame and a dual-axis driving member that drives the bracket clamp 1206 to move vertically and horizontally; wherein, the dual-axis driving member includes a transplanting cylinder arranged on the grabbing support frame 6, a horizontal plate 1201 arranged at the free end of the piston rod of the transplanting cylinder, and an L-shaped folding plate 1202 arranged on one side of the horizontal plate 1201, a grabbing cylinder 1203 is arranged at the bottom of the folding plate 1202, and a mounting plate 1204 for mounting the bracket clamp 1206 is vertically downwardly provided at the free end of the piston rod of the grabbing cylinder 1203, and a guide rod 1205 slidably connected to the mounting plate 1204 is symmetrically provided on the folding plate 1202, and correspondingly, a grabbing guide rail 11 is also provided on the grabbing support frame 6, and the horizontal plate 1201 is slidably connected to the grabbing guide rail 11.

[0030] The module grasping assembly, the bracket grasping assembly includes a module clamp 10 arranged on the frame and a three-axis driving component that drives the module clamp 10 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, wherein the three-axis driving component includes an X-axis cylinder arranged along the X-axis, a Y-axis cylinder arranged on the piston rod of the X-axis cylinder, and a Z-axis cylinder arranged on the piston rod of the Y-axis cylinder. The module clamp 10 is arranged on the piston rod of the Z-axis cylinder through a connecting column 1001. Correspondingly, an X-axis guide rail 7, a Y-axis guide rail 8 and a Z-axis guide rail 9 are respectively arranged on the grasping support frame 6, the piston rod of the X-axis cylinder and the piston rod of the Y-axis cylinder to guide the X-axis cylinder, the Y-axis cylinder and the Z-axis cylinder respectively. A module clamp 10 mounting plate is provided on the piston rod of the Z-axis cylinder. The module clamp 10 mounting plate includes a top plate 1002 and a bottom plate 1003. A module cylinder 1006 is installed between the top plate 1002 and the bottom plate 1003. The module clamp 10 is tightened and released by the module cylinder 1006. A module sensing probe 1005 is provided on the bottom plate 1003.

[0031] During the implementation of this embodiment, the workers first load the nickel sheet onto the bracket on the workbench 1 at the end of the total positive bracket belt conveyor line and the total negative bracket belt conveyor line, and then the bracket is transferred to the cover body through the conveyor belt 2, and then the bracket claw 12 in the bracket grabbing assembly grabs the bracket, and is driven by the dual-axis drive member so that the bracket is grabbed onto the slide 504 on the loading mechanism, and is moved to the battery cell position under the drive of the transfer module to connect the battery cell. During this process, the barcode scanning gun 503 scans the code to read the data and import it into the MES system for storage and data tracing. Then the module sensing probe 1005 on the module grabbing assembly identifies the number of battery cells on the bracket and the arrangement order to determine whether it is qualified, and then covers the bracket with the number of battery cells installed, presses it tightly, and transfers it to the next station.

[0032] Compared with traditional manual operation, the utility model can realize the process of conveying nickel loaded on the cell bracket of the cylindrical battery module, grasping operation, connecting the cell bracket to the cell, pressing the cell bracket and the module intermediate bracket, binding the cell bracket and the cell data, etc.; it improves production efficiency, reduces the risk of manual assembly errors, and provides a more accurate and safe guarantee for the subsequent automated assembly of cylindrical battery modules, and solves the problem of manual connection of the cell bracket with the cell during the production process of the cell on the traditional battery module bracket, resulting in low assembly efficiency, cell positioning and production safety hazards.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technical personnel in this field can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery module assembly support transplanting device, characterized in that: include: A frame, with a number of conveyor belts symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame; A loading assembly, comprising a module support fixture disposed on the frame and a transfer module for driving the module support fixture to move horizontally; A support grabbing assembly, comprising a support clamping claw arranged on a frame and a biaxial driving member for driving the support clamping claw to move vertically and horizontally; The module grabbing assembly comprises a module clamping claw arranged on a frame and a three-axis driving part for driving the module clamping claw to move along the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis.

2. A battery module assembly bracket transplanting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer module comprises a transfer cylinder arranged on the support and a slide seat arranged on the free end of the piston rod of the transfer cylinder, and the module support fixture is arranged on the slide seat.

3. A battery module assembly bracket transplanting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame is also provided with a barcode scanning gun for scanning the module, and the slide is provided with a bracket sensing probe.

4. A battery module assembly bracket transplanting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dual-axis driving component includes a transplanting cylinder arranged on the bracket, a horizontal plate arranged at the free end of the piston rod of the transplanting cylinder, and an L-shaped folding plate arranged on one side of the horizontal plate. A grabbing cylinder is arranged at the bottom of the folding plate, and a mounting plate for mounting the bracket clamp is vertically downward at the free end of the piston rod of the grabbing cylinder.

5. A battery module assembly support transplanting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The folding plate is symmetrically provided with guide rods which are slidably connected with the mounting plate.

6. A battery module assembly bracket transplanting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three-axis driving member includes an X-axis cylinder arranged along the X-axis, a Y-axis cylinder arranged on the piston rod of the X-axis cylinder, and a Z-axis cylinder arranged on the piston rod of the Y-axis cylinder. The module clamp is arranged on the piston rod of the Z-axis cylinder.

7. A battery module assembly bracket transplanting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A module clamping jaw mounting plate is arranged on the piston rod of the Z-axis cylinder, and a module sensing probe is arranged on the module clamping jaw mounting plate.

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