Lithium battery carrying and transferring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a lithium battery carrying and transferring device which comprises a rack, a first transferring module, a second transferring module, a first driving module and a second driving module, the first transferring module and the second transferring module are arranged below the rack side by side, the first transferring module is used for transferring a lithium battery towards a first direction, and the second transferring module is used for transferring the lithium battery towards a second direction. The second transfer module is used for transferring the lithium battery towards a second direction; the first driving module comprises an electric push-pull rod, a first sliding rail, a second sliding rail, a first sliding block, a second sliding block and a sliding plate; the electric push-pull rod is fixed to the side edges of the rack and the first sliding rail at the same time. The second driving module comprises an air cylinder driving part and a plurality of suction cups, the multiple suction cups are matched with one another to be used for adsorbing lithium batteries to be carried and transferred, and when the electric push-pull rod is opened, the sliding plate is driven to reciprocate on the first sliding rail and the second sliding rail, and then the second driving module is driven to stretch across the first transferring module and the second transferring module; therefore, the lithium battery can be carried and transferred.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of lithium batteries, in particular to a lithium battery conveying and transferring device. Background Art

[0002] Lithium batteries are a new generation of green high-energy batteries with excellent performance and have become one of the key points of high-tech development. Lithium batteries have the following characteristics: high voltage, high capacity, low consumption, no memory effect, no pollution, small size, low internal resistance, low self-discharge and many cycles.

[0003] In the lithium battery production process, the conveyor line is a bridge connecting the upper and lower production process equipment. It is often necessary to transport lithium batteries of different processes from one station to another to complete the processing of different processes. In related technologies, most of them use linear conveyor lines to transfer lithium batteries. For slightly more complicated working conditions, such as transporting from one direction to another, the cooperation of a manipulator may be required. These solutions have high requirements for layout space and are usually costly. There is an urgent need for a more flexible and more widely applicable lithium battery handling and transfer device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, the utility model provides a lithium battery handling and transfer device.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the main technical solutions adopted by the utility model include:

[0006] A lithium battery handling and transfer device comprises a frame; the frame is provided with a first transfer module and a second transfer module arranged adjacent to each other; the first transfer module is used to transfer the lithium battery toward a first direction; the second transfer module is used to transfer the lithium battery toward a second direction; the first direction is not parallel to the second direction; the frame is provided with a driving module for transporting the lithium battery from the first transfer module to the second transfer module; the driving module comprises a second driving module capable of fixing the lithium battery to be lifted and lowered, and a first driving module for driving the second driving module to reciprocate; the driving module is arranged above the frame; the first driving module comprises a sliding plate slidably arranged above the frame; the second driving module comprises a cylinder driving member and a plurality of suction cups connected to the movable end of the cylinder driving member; the cylinder driving member is mounted on the sliding plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the first driving module includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail which are arranged in parallel and spaced apart above the frame; the first slide rail and the second slide rail are slidably connected to the slide plate through the first slider and the second slider respectively; the slide plate is connected to the movable end of the electric push-pull rod and can move along the first slide rail and the second slide rail under the action of the electric push-pull rod; the electric push-pull rod is fixed on the frame; the extension direction of the first slide rail spans the first transfer module and the second transfer module.

[0008] Furthermore, a plurality of the suction cups are arranged to form a receiving area for accommodating lithium batteries; the first driving module includes a first traction chain; the first traction chain is arranged on the frame; one end of the first traction chain is fixed to the frame; the other end of the first traction chain is movably connected to the sliding plate; the movable end of the first traction chain moves with the sliding plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the second driving module also includes a support plate spaced apart from the sliding plate; the support plate is connected to the movable end of the cylinder driving member; a plurality of stabilizing rods are movably provided between the support plate and the sliding plate to enhance the stability of the support plate when it approaches or moves away from the sliding plate; a plurality of mounting plates are provided on the side of the support plate away from the cylinder driving member; the suction cup is provided on the mounting plate and the working end face of the suction cup is provided close to the outer end face of the lithium battery.

[0010] Furthermore, the second driving module also includes a second traction chain; one end of the second traction chain is connected to the sliding plate, and the other end is connected to the support plate; when the cylinder driving component drives the support plate to rise or fall, the second traction chain moves following the rise or fall of the support plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a third slide rail and a fourth slide rail are arranged in parallel and at intervals at the bottom of the support plate; the third slide rail and the fourth slide rail are respectively connected to a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate which are relatively arranged and can be moved closer or farther away through a plurality of sliders; and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are connected to a mounting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the extension direction of the third slide rail is orthogonal to the extension direction of the first slide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, the second driving module also includes a first telescopic member and a second telescopic member; the first telescopic member is installed on the support plate, and the first telescopic member is used to push and pull the first connecting plate to move on the third slide rail and the fourth slide rail; the second telescopic member is installed on the support plate, and the second telescopic member is used to push and pull the second connecting plate to move on the third slide rail and the fourth slide rail to drive the plurality of suction cups to move closer to or away from each other.

[0014] Furthermore, the first transfer module includes a plurality of rollers arranged at intervals; the second transfer module includes a plurality of rollers arranged at intervals; the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction; the first transfer module is provided with a lifting assembly; the lifting assembly includes a lifting drive; the lifting drive is connected to a plurality of rollers in the first transfer module; the lifting drive is used to drive a plurality of rollers in the first transfer module to rise or fall to adapt to the height difference between the first transfer module and the second transfer module.

[0015] Furthermore, the number of the lifting drive members is two, the two lifting drive members are arranged at opposite ends of the drum at intervals, and the two lifting drive members are driven synchronously.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the first transfer module and the second transfer module are arranged side by side, and the first transfer module is used to transfer the lithium battery toward the first direction, and the second transfer module is used to transfer the lithium battery toward the second direction, wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction, so as to realize the transportation and transfer of the lithium battery toward different directions. In addition, the second drive module is arranged on the sliding plate of the first drive module, and the first drive module can drive the second drive module to move in a manner that spans the first transfer module and the second transfer module, and the second drive module is used to drive the suction cup to adsorb the lithium battery and perform lifting and lowering movements to transport and transfer the lithium battery from the first transfer module to the second transfer module, or to transport and transfer the lithium battery from the second transfer module to the first transfer module. The technical solution of the present application can be applicable to working conditions with narrow space, and it is more convenient to transport and transfer lithium batteries, while not affecting other processes, and the cost is low. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation mode of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the implementation mode will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a reference diagram of the use state of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the front view of the structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a top view of the structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 1. Handling and transfer device; 10. Frame; 20. First transfer module; 30. Second transfer module; 40. First drive module; 410. Electric push-pull rod; 420. First slide rail; 430. Second slide rail; 440. First slider; 450. Second slider; 460. Slide plate; 401. First traction chain; 50. Second drive module; 510. Cylinder drive member; 520. Suction cup; 501. Support plate; 502. Stabilizing bar; 503. Mounting plate; 504. Second traction chain; 601. Third slide rail; 602. Fourth slide rail; 603. Third slider; 605. Fifth slider; 607. First connecting plate; 701. First telescopic member; 702. Second telescopic member; A. Lithium battery; L. Roller; 80. Lifting assembly; 810. Lifting drive member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] Please also read Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The embodiment of the present application provides a lithium battery handling and transfer device, the handling and transfer device 1 comprises a frame 10, a first transfer module 20, a second transfer module 30, and a drive module; the drive module comprises a second drive module 50 capable of fixing the lithium battery A to rise and fall, and a first drive module 40 for driving the second drive module 50 to reciprocate; the first transfer module 20 and the second transfer module 30 are arranged side by side below the frame 10, the first transfer module 20 is used to transfer the lithium battery A toward a first direction, and the second transfer module 30 is used to transfer the lithium battery A toward a second direction, and the first direction is not parallel to the second direction;

[0028] In one embodiment, the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction; in another embodiment, the first direction and the second direction may maintain an angle less than 180°, preferably 90°, 120°, 150°, so as to achieve transportation in different directions;

[0029] The first driving module 40 is arranged above the frame 10, and the first driving module 40 includes an electric push-pull rod 410, a first slide rail 420, a second slide rail 430, a first slider 440, a second slider 450 and a sliding plate 460. The first slide rail 420 and the second slide rail 430 are arranged on the frame 10 in parallel and at intervals, and the extension direction of the first slide rail 420 spans the first transfer module 20 and the second transfer module 30; the electric push-pull rod 410 is fixed to the sides of the frame 10 and the first slide rail 420 at the same time, the first slider 440 is slidably matched with the first slide rail 420, the second slider 450 is slidably matched with the second slide rail 430, the sliding plate 460 is fixed to the first slider 440 and the second slider 450, and the movable end of the electric push-pull rod 410 is connected to the sliding plate 460;

[0030] The second driving module 50 includes a cylinder driving component 510 and a plurality of suction cups 520. The cylinder driving component 510 is installed on the sliding plate 460. The plurality of suction cups 520 are arranged to form a receiving area. The plurality of suction cups 520 cooperate with each other to absorb the lithium battery A to be transported and transferred. When the electric push-pull rod 410 is turned on, it drives the sliding plate 460 to reciprocate on the first slide rail 420 and the second slide rail 430, thereby driving the second driving module 50 to cross the first transfer module 20 and the second transfer module 30 to realize the transportation and transfer of the lithium battery A.

[0031] The transport and transfer device 1 of lithium battery A provided in the embodiment of the present application sets the first transfer module 20 and the second transfer module 30 side by side, and the first transfer module 20 is used to transfer the lithium battery A toward the first direction, and the second transfer module 30 is used to transfer the lithium battery A toward the second direction, wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction, so as to realize the transport and transfer of lithium battery A toward different directions. In addition, the second drive module 50 is set on the sliding plate 460 of the first drive module 40, and the first drive module 40 can drive the second drive module 50 to move across the first transfer module 20 and the second transfer module 30, and the second drive module 50 is used to drive the suction cup 520 to adsorb the lithium battery A and perform lifting movement to transport and transfer the lithium battery A from the first transfer module 20 to the second transfer module 30, or transport and transfer the lithium battery A from the second transfer module 30 to the first transfer module 20. The technical solution of the present application can be applied to working conditions with narrow space, and it is more convenient to transport and transfer lithium battery A, while not affecting other processes, and the cost is low.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first driving module 40 further includes a first traction chain 401, which is disposed on the frame 10, one end of the first traction chain 401 is fixed to the frame 10, and the other end of the first traction chain 401 is movably connected to the sliding plate 460, and the movable end of the first traction chain 401 moves with the sliding plate 460.

[0033] In some embodiments, the second driving module 50 further includes a support plate 501, a plurality of stabilizing rods 502 and a plurality of mounting plates 503. The support plate 501 is directly opposite to the sliding plate 460 and is spaced apart. The plurality of stabilizing rods 502 are movably connected to at least one of the support plate 501 and the sliding plate 460 so that the support plate 501 and the sliding plate 460 can be relatively close to or away from each other. The support plate 501 is connected to the movable end of the cylinder driving member 510. A plurality of stabilizing rods 502 are movably arranged between the support plate 501 and the sliding plate 460 to lift the support plate 501. The stability of the support plate 501 when it approaches or moves away from the sliding plate 460; the stabilizing rod 502 can be fixedly connected to the support plate 501 at one end, and the stabilizing rod 502 body is slidably connected to the sleeve or sliding bearing or linear bearing provided on the sliding plate 460; similarly, the stabilizing rod 502 can be fixedly connected to the sliding plate 460 at one end, and the stabilizing rod 502 body is slidably connected to the sleeve or sliding bearing or linear bearing provided on the support plate 501; several of the mounting plates 503 are arranged on the side of the support plate 501 away from the cylinder driving component 510, and the suction cup 520 is arranged on the mounting plate 503.

[0034] In some embodiments, the number of the mounting plates 503 is four, with two disposed on one side and arranged opposite to each other; the number of the suction cups 520 is eight, with two suction cups 520 corresponding to one mounting plate 503, and the two suction cups 520 are spaced apart in the height direction of the mounting plate 503; the mounting plates 503 are moved closer to or farther from each other to achieve clamping, adsorption or release of the lithium battery A.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second driving module 50 also includes a second traction chain 504, the extension direction of the second traction chain 504 passes through the sliding plate 460, one end of the second traction chain 504 is connected to the sliding plate 460, and the other end of the second traction chain 504 is connected to the support plate 501. When the cylinder driving component 510 drives the support plate 501 to rise or fall, the second traction chain 504 moves following the rise or fall of the support plate 501.

[0036] In some embodiments, the bottom of the support plate 501 is provided with a third slide rail 601 and a fourth slide rail 602 which are parallel and spaced apart; the third slide rail 601 and the fourth slide rail 602 are respectively connected to a first connecting plate 607 and a second connecting plate (not shown in the figure) which are relatively arranged and can be close to or far away from each other through a plurality of sliders; the first connecting plate 607 and the second connecting plate are connected to the mounting plate 503; specifically, the second driving module 50 also includes a third slider 603, a fourth slider (not shown in the figure), a fifth slider 605, a sixth slider (not shown in the figure), the first connecting plate 607 and the second connecting plate (Not shown in the figure), the third slider 603 and the fourth slider are slidably matched with the third slide rail 601, the fifth slider 605 and the sixth slider are slidably matched with the fourth slide rail 602, the first connecting plate 607 is connected to the third slider 603 and the fourth slider at the same time, the second connecting plate is connected to the fifth slider 605 and the sixth slider at the same time, part of the mounting plate 503 is connected to the side of the first connecting plate 607 away from the cylinder driving component 510, and part of the mounting plate 503 is connected to the side of the second connecting plate away from the cylinder driving component 510.

[0037] In some embodiments, the extension direction of the third slide rail 601 is orthogonal to the extension direction of the first slide rail 420 .

[0038] In one embodiment, the suction cup 520 can complete the handling of the lithium battery A by adsorbing a single end surface of the lithium battery A, or can complete the handling of the lithium battery A by clamping two opposite side surfaces of the lithium battery A; for example, when the suction cup 520 only adsorbs the upper end surface of the lithium battery A, the cylinder driving member 510 drives the suction cup 520 to approach or move away from the lithium battery A, thereby achieving the lifting or placement of the lithium battery A;

[0039] In some embodiments, the second driving module 50 also includes a first telescopic member 701 and a second telescopic member 702, the first telescopic member 701 is installed on the support plate 501, and the first telescopic member 701 is used to push and pull the first connecting plate 607 to move on the third slide rail 601 and the fourth slide rail 602, the second telescopic member 702 is installed on the support plate 501, and the second telescopic member 702 is used to push and pull the second connecting plate to move on the third slide rail 601 and the fourth slide rail 602, so as to drive the plurality of suction cups 520 to move closer to or away from each other, so as to clamp and adsorb the lithium battery A, and further improve the stability of the adsorption of the lithium battery A.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first transfer module 20 includes a plurality of rollers L arranged at intervals, the second transfer module 30 includes a plurality of rollers L arranged at intervals, the first transfer module 20 is provided with a lifting assembly 80, the lifting assembly 80 includes a lifting drive member 810, the lifting drive member 810 is connected to the plurality of rollers L in the first transfer module 20, the lifting drive member 810 is used to drive the plurality of rollers L in the first transfer module 20 to rise or fall to adapt to the height difference between the first transfer module 20 and the second transfer module 30.

[0041] In some embodiments, the number of the lifting drive members 810 is two, the two lifting drive members 810 are arranged at opposite ends of the drum L at intervals, and the two lifting drive members 810 are driven synchronously.

[0042] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical field, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lithium battery handling and transfer device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (10); the frame (10) is provided with a first transfer module (20) and a second transfer module (30) which are arranged adjacent to each other; the first transfer module (20) is used to transfer the lithium battery towards a first direction; the second transfer module (30) is used to transfer the lithium battery towards a second direction; the first direction and the second direction are not parallel; the frame (10) is provided with a driving module which transports the lithium battery from the first transfer module (20) to the second transfer module; The driving module comprises a second driving module (50) capable of fixing the lithium battery to be lifted or lowered, and a first driving module (40) for driving the second driving module (50) to reciprocate; the driving module is arranged above a frame (10); the first driving module (40) comprises a sliding plate (460) slidably arranged above the frame (10); the second driving module (50) comprises a cylinder driving member (510) and a plurality of suction cups (520) connected to the movable end of the cylinder driving member (510); the cylinder driving member (510) is mounted on the sliding plate (460).

2. A lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving module (40) comprises a first slide rail (420) and a second slide rail (430) which are arranged in parallel and spaced apart above the frame (10); the first slide rail (420) and the second slide rail (430) are respectively slidably connected to a sliding plate (460) via a first slider (440) and a second slider (450); the sliding plate (460) is connected to the movable end of the electric push-pull rod (410) and can move along the first slide rail (420) and the second slide rail (430) under the action of the electric push-pull rod (410); the electric push-pull rod (410) is fixedly arranged on the frame (10); the extension direction of the first slide rail (420) spans the first transfer module (20) and the second transfer module (30).

3. The lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the suction cups (520) are arranged to form a receiving area for accommodating lithium batteries; the first driving module (40) includes a first traction chain (401); the first traction chain (401) is arranged on the frame (10); one end of the first traction chain (401) is fixed to the frame (10); the other end of the first traction chain (401) is movably connected to the sliding plate (460); the movable end of the first traction chain (401) moves with the sliding plate (460).

4. The lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving module (50) further comprises a support plate (501) spaced apart from the sliding plate (460); the support plate (501) is connected to the movable end of the cylinder driving member (510); a plurality of stabilizing rods (502) are movably arranged between the support plate (501) and the sliding plate (460) to improve the stability of the support plate (501) when it approaches or moves away from the sliding plate (460); a plurality of mounting plates (503) are arranged on the side of the support plate (501) away from the cylinder driving member (510); the suction cup (520) is arranged on the mounting plate (503) and the working end surface of the suction cup (520) is arranged close to the outer end surface of the lithium battery.

5. The lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second driving module (50) further comprises a second traction chain (504); one end of the second traction chain (504) is connected to the sliding plate (460), and the other end is connected to the support plate (501); when the cylinder driving component (510) drives the support plate (501) to rise or fall, the second traction chain (504) moves following the rise or fall of the support plate (501).

6. The lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A third slide rail (601) and a fourth slide rail (602) are arranged parallel to and spaced apart from each other at the bottom of the support plate (501); the third slide rail (601) and the fourth slide rail (602) are respectively connected to a first connecting plate (607) and a second connecting plate which are arranged relatively close to or far away from each other through a plurality of sliding blocks; the first connecting plate (607) and the second connecting plate are connected to a mounting plate (503).

7. A lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The extension direction of the third slide rail (601) remains orthogonal to the extension direction of the first slide rail (420).

8. The lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second driving module (50) also includes a first telescopic member (701) and a second telescopic member (702); the first telescopic member (701) is installed on the support plate (501), and the first telescopic member (701) is used to push and pull the first connecting plate (607) to move on the third slide rail (601) and the fourth slide rail (602); the second telescopic member (702) is installed on the support plate (501), and the second telescopic member (702) is used to push and pull the second connecting plate to move on the third slide rail (601) and the fourth slide rail (602), so as to drive the plurality of suction cups (520) to move closer to or farther away from each other.

9. The lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transfer module (20) includes a plurality of rollers arranged at intervals; the second transfer module (30) includes a plurality of rollers arranged at intervals; the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction; the first transfer module (20) is provided with a lifting assembly (80); the lifting assembly (80) includes a lifting drive member (810); the lifting drive member (810) is connected to the plurality of rollers in the first transfer module (20); the lifting drive member (810) is used to drive the plurality of rollers in the first transfer module (20) to rise or fall, so as to adapt to the height difference between the first transfer module (20) and the second transfer module (30).

10. A lithium battery handling and transfer device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the lifting drive members (810) is two, the two lifting drive members (810) are arranged at opposite ends of the drum at intervals, and the two lifting drive members (810) are driven synchronously.

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