A built-in guide rail module

By designing a built-in guide rail module in battery manufacturing equipment, using the sliding module and guide rail group to intercept the pollutants generated during the sliding process of the robot, the problem of pollutants falling in the prior art is solved and the efficiency of battery cell winding or production is improved.

CN222743547UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11浙江天弘激光科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421502473.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-27
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-27

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Technical Problem

In existing battery manufacturing equipment, the part of the sliding connection between the guide rail module and the robot is external, causing the debris and grease to fall during the sliding process, and the pollutant film is interfering with the normal progress of the battery cell winding process.

Method used

A built-in guide rail module is designed, with a sliding module set on the inside of the frame. The robot is fixedly connected to the sliding module through a communication groove group. A guide rail group is provided in the sliding module, which can intercept contaminants when the robot slides and prevent them from falling.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the pollutants generated during the sliding of the robot, keeps the material film clean, ensures the normal progress of the battery cell winding process, and improves the battery cell winding or production efficiency.

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Abstract

The present application discloses a built-in guide rail module, including a frame, with a first opening and a second opening respectively arranged on both sides of the frame; a support plate, the support plate is fixedly connected to the first opening of the frame, and a connecting groove is arranged on the support plate; a sliding module, the sliding module is arranged on the inner side of the frame; a manipulator, the manipulator is arranged on the outer side of the frame, the manipulator is fixedly connected to the sliding module through the connecting groove, and the manipulator can slide on the sliding module. Its beneficial effect is that the built-in guide rail module is different from the traditional external guide rail module, especially the sliding module arranged on the inner side of the frame, which can intercept the generated debris, grease and other pollutants in the frame when the manipulator slides, prevent the above pollutants from falling and interfering with the normal battery cell winding process, and finally improve the battery cell winding efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery manufacturing, and in particular to a built-in guide rail module. Background Art

[0002] In a battery manufacturing production line, a guide rail module is usually arranged above the guide rollers and other equipment of the battery cell winding (or film making) equipment. A robot that can slide on the guide rail module is connected to the guide rail module. In the prior art solution, the part where the guide rail module is slidably connected to the robot is placed outside the guide rail module. Therefore, during the sliding process, pollutants such as debris and grease generated by the sliding will fall onto the material film under the guide rail module, which will contaminate the material film and interfere with the normal winding process. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to propose a built-in guide rail module to solve the above technical problems.

[0004] A built-in guide rail module comprises a frame, and two sides of the frame are respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening;

[0005] A support plate, the support plate is fixedly connected to the first opening of the frame, the support plate and two ends of the frame form a cavity, and a connecting groove group is arranged on the support plate;

[0006] A sliding module, the sliding module is arranged inside the cavity;

[0007] A manipulator, which is arranged outside the frame, can be fixedly connected to the sliding module through the connecting groove group, and can slide on the sliding module;

[0008] The connecting groove group includes a first connecting groove and a second connecting groove which are arranged on the support plate from top to bottom in sequence; the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove are respectively opened along the length direction of the support plate;

[0009] The sliding module comprises a guide rail group, and the guide rail group is fixedly connected to the inner side of the support plate.

[0010] The beneficial effect is that the sliding module arranged on the inner side of the frame can intercept the debris, grease and other pollutants generated in the frame when the robot slides, prevent the above pollutants from falling and interfering with the normal battery cell winding or film making process, and ultimately improve the winding or film making efficiency of the battery cell.

[0011] Preferably, the communication groove group includes a first communication groove and a second communication groove which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom on the support plate.

[0012] Its beneficial effects are: the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove provide channels so that the manipulator is connected to the sliding module, and the manipulator slides back and forth in the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove driven by the sliding module. The setting of the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove not only provides connection and sliding space, but also has a stroke limiting and stabilizing effect on the manipulator.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding module comprises a guide rail assembly, and the guide rail assembly is fixedly connected to the inner side of the support plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects are: the guide rail group provides a guide for sliding, and because it is arranged on the inner side of the support plate, it can trap the debris, grease and other pollutants generated in the frame when the manipulator slides, preventing the above pollutants from falling and interfering with the normal winding or film-making process of the battery cell, and ultimately improving the winding or film-making efficiency of the battery cell.

[0015] Preferably, the guide rail group includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail, the first slide rail is fixedly connected above one side of the first connecting groove and arranged along its length; the second slide rail is fixedly connected below one side of the second connecting groove and arranged along its length.

[0016] Preferably, the sliding module comprises a sliding block which is slidably connected to the guide rail assembly.

[0017] The beneficial effect is that the slide block can slide along the guide rail group.

[0018] Preferably, a first padding plate and a second padding plate are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block;

[0019] The first padding plate can pass through the first connecting groove and be fixedly connected to the manipulator;

[0020] The second raising plate can pass through the second connecting groove and be fixedly connected to the robot.

[0021] The beneficial effect is that the slider can drive the manipulator to slide through the first padding plate and the second padding plate.

[0022] Preferably, the sliding module further comprises a screw assembly, and the screw assembly comprises:

[0023] A first positioning block, the first positioning block is fixedly connected to one end of the inner side of the support plate;

[0024] A second positioning block, the second positioning block is fixedly connected to the other end of the inner side of the support plate;

[0025] The two ends of the adjusting screw rod are respectively arranged on the first positioning block and the second positioning block.

[0026] The beneficial effect is that the first positioning block and the second positioning block limit the sliding stroke of the component on the adjusting screw rod, and at the same time can ensure the stability of the sliding process.

[0027] Preferably, the screw assembly further comprises:

[0028] A screw follower block, the screw follower block is sleeved on the adjusting screw, and one side of the screw follower block is fixedly connected to the slider;

[0029] The screw nut is fixedly connected to the side of the screw follower block, and the screw nut is sleeved on the adjusting screw;

[0030] The beneficial effect is that the screw follower block can slide along with the slider, and the sliding stroke of the screw follower block is limited on the adjusting screw, thereby further ensuring the stability of the sliding process.

[0031] Preferably, the screw assembly further comprises:

[0032] A first anti-collision ring, which is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod and is located at one side of the first positioning block;

[0033] A second anti-collision ring, which is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod and is located at one side of the second positioning block;

[0034] A clamping plate, which is fixedly connected to one side of the frame and sleeved on the adjusting screw rod;

[0035] The knob is connected to one side of the screw follower block, and the knob can rotate in a circle.

[0036] The beneficial effect is that the first anti-collision ring and the second anti-collision ring can limit the sliding stroke on the one hand, and can provide a buffer for the sliding of the screw follower block on the adjusting screw on the other hand. The knob can control the tightness of the adjusting screw on the first positioning block and the second positioning block, and is used to disassemble the screw assembly.

[0037] Preferably, the screw assembly further comprises:

[0038] A rotating shaft, one end of which is rotatably connected to the knob, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the adjusting screw rod;

[0039] A first bearing, the first bearing is fixedly connected in the first positioning block, and the adjusting screw rod can pass through the first bearing;

[0040] The second bearing is fixedly connected in the second positioning block, and the adjusting screw rod can pass through the second bearing.

[0041] The beneficial effect is that the rotation of the knob drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the adjusting screw to rotate. Under the rotation of the adjusting screw, the manipulator moves along the direction of the adjusting screw, and the first bearing and the second bearing are used to fix the adjusting screw.

[0042] Preferably, a shielding cover is detachably connected to the second opening of the frame.

[0043] The beneficial effects are: the shielding cover can be disassembled to clean the debris, grease and other dirt inside the frame; after the shielding cover is installed, it forms a closed space with the frame to prevent the debris, grease and other dirt from overflowing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0048] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after the shielding cover is hidden.

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after the shielding cover is hidden.

[0050] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Bottom perspective image.

[0051] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure after hiding the support plate.

[0052] Figure 8 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0053] Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of the screw assembly.

[0054] Fig.10 for Figure 1 Structural diagram from another perspective

[0055] Description of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings:

[0056] 1. Frame; 2. Support plate; 3. Sliding module; 4. Manipulator; 5. Shielding cover; 6. Cavity; 11. First opening; 12. Second opening; 21. Connecting groove group; 31. Guide rail group; 32. Slider; 33. First padding plate; 34. Second padding plate; 35. Screw assembly; 41. Mounting plate; 42. First drive device; 43. Sliding member; 44. Roller; 45. Housing; 211. First connecting groove; 212. Second connecting groove; 311. First slide rail; 312. Second slide rail; 351. First positioning block; 352. Second positioning block; 353. Screw follower block; 354. Screw nut; 355. First anti-collision ring; 356. Second anti-collision ring; 357. Clamp; 358. Knob; 359. Adjusting screw; 360. Rotating shaft; 361. First bearing; 362. Second bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments, and are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0058] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", "two ends", "both sides", "bottom", "top" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred elements must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "superior", "inferior", "primary", "secondary" and the like are only used for descriptive purposes and can be simply used to more clearly distinguish different components, but cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0059] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown in Example 1 of this application:

[0061] A built-in guide rail module comprises a frame 1, and two sides of the frame 1 are respectively provided with a first opening 11 and a second opening 12;

[0062] A support plate 2, the support plate 2 is fixedly connected to the first opening 11 of the frame 1, and a connecting groove group 21 is provided on the support plate 2;

[0063] A sliding module 3, wherein the sliding module 3 is arranged inside the frame 1;

[0064] The manipulator 4 is arranged outside the frame 1 , and the manipulator 4 is fixedly connected to the sliding module 3 through the connecting groove group 21 , and the manipulator 4 can slide on the sliding module 3 .

[0065] The sliding module 3 arranged on the inner side of the frame 1 can intercept the generated debris, grease and other pollutants in the frame 1 when the robot 4 slides, preventing the above pollutants from falling and interfering with the normal battery cell winding or film making process, thereby ultimately improving the battery cell winding or film making efficiency.

[0066] Preferably, the manipulator 4 includes a mounting plate 41, and the mounting plate 41 is fixedly connected to the sliding module 3;

[0067] The first driving device 42 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 41 , and the first driving device 42 can drive the sliding member 43 to move in a vertical direction.

[0068] Preferably, the first driving device 42 may be a device having a driving function such as a linear motor or a cylinder;

[0069] Preferably, a sliding member 43, the sliding member 43 is slidably connected to the first driving device 42, and the first driving device 42 can drive the sliding member 43 to slide upward or downward;

[0070] A roller 44, the roller 44 is arranged across the lower end of the sliding member 43;

[0071] The housing 45 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sliding member 43, and the housing 45 is located on the side of the sliding member 43 to protect the roller 44. In this embodiment, the roller 44 can be a tab-reinforced roller, and the housing 45 can be a safety shield.

[0072] When the robot 4 is in operation, the first driving device 42 drives the sliding member 43 to move toward the material belt until the roller 44 contacts the material belt. After completing the work, the first driving device 42 drives the sliding member 43 to move away from the material belt.

[0073] Preferably, the communication groove group 21 includes a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom on the support plate 2 .

[0074] Preferably, the first connecting groove 211 and the second connecting groove 212 provide a channel so that the robot 4 is connected to the sliding module 3 .

[0075] Preferably, the sliding module 3 includes a guide rail set 31 , and the guide rail set 31 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the support plate 2 .

[0076] Preferably, the guide rail set 31 provides a guiding function for sliding.

[0077] Preferably, the guide rail assembly 31 includes a first slide rail 311 and a second slide rail 312. The first slide rail 311 is fixedly connected above one side of the first connecting groove 211 and arranged along its length; the second slide rail 312 is fixedly connected below one side of the second connecting groove 212 and arranged along its length.

[0078] Preferably, the sliding module 3 includes a slider 32 , and the slider 32 is slidably connected to the guide rail assembly 31 .

[0079] Preferably, the slider 32 can slide along the guide rail set 31 .

[0080] Preferably, a first padding plate 33 and a second padding plate 34 are fixedly connected to one side of the slider 32;

[0081] The first raising plate 33 can pass through the first connecting groove 211 and be fixedly connected to the manipulator 4;

[0082] The second raising plate 34 can pass through the second connecting groove 212 and be fixedly connected to the robot arm 4 .

[0083] Preferably, the slider 32 can drive the robot 4 to slide through the first raising plate 33 and the second raising plate 34 .

[0084] Preferably, the sliding module 3 further includes a screw assembly 35, and the screw assembly 35 includes:

[0085] A first positioning block 351, the first positioning block 351 is fixedly connected to one end of the inner side of the support plate 2;

[0086] A second positioning block 352, the second positioning block 352 is fixedly connected to the other end of the inner side of the support plate 2;

[0087] The screw rod 359 is adjusted, and the two ends of the screw rod 359 are respectively straddled on the first positioning block 351 and the second positioning block 352.

[0088] The first positioning block 351 and the second positioning block 352 limit the sliding stroke of the components on the adjusting screw rod 359 .

[0089] Preferably, the screw assembly 35 further includes:

[0090] A screw follower block 353, which is sleeved on the adjusting screw 359, and one side of the screw follower block 353 is fixedly connected to the slider 32;

[0091] The screw nut 354 is fixedly connected to the side of the screw follower block 353, and the screw nut 354 is sleeved on the adjusting screw 359. In this embodiment, the screw nut 354 can be a screw nut;

[0092] The screw follower block 353 can slide along with the slider 32 , and the sliding stroke of the screw follower block 353 is limited by the adjusting screw 359 .

[0093] Preferably, the screw assembly 35 further includes:

[0094] A first anti-collision ring 355, which is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod 359 and is located at one side of the first positioning block 351;

[0095] A second anti-collision ring 356, which is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod 359 and is located at one side of the second positioning block 352;

[0096] Clamp 357, the clamp 357 is fixedly connected to one side of the frame 1, and the clamp 357 is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod 359;

[0097] Knob 358, knob 358 is connected to one side of the screw follower block 353, and knob 358 can rotate in a circle. It should be noted that by rotating knob 358 in a circle, the sliding of screw follower block 353 on the screw is controlled, thereby controlling the manipulator 4 along the screw.

[0098] Preferably, the first anti-collision ring 355 and the second anti-collision ring 356 have the function of limiting the sliding stroke on the one hand, and can provide a buffer for the sliding of the screw follower block 353 on the adjusting screw 359 on the other hand.

[0099] Preferably, the screw assembly 35 further includes:

[0100] A rotating shaft 360, one end of which is rotatably connected to the knob 358, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the adjusting screw 359;

[0101] A first bearing 361, the first bearing 361 is fixedly connected in the first positioning block 351, and the adjusting screw rod 359 can pass through the first bearing 361;

[0102] The second bearing 362 is fixedly connected in the second positioning block 352 , and the adjusting screw rod 359 can pass through the second bearing 362 .

[0103] Preferably, the knob 358 rotates to drive the rotating shaft 360 to rotate, thereby driving the adjusting screw 359 to rotate. Under the rotation of the adjusting screw 359, the manipulator 4 moves along the direction of the adjusting screw 359. The first bearing 361 and the second bearing 362 are used to fix the adjusting screw 359.

[0104] Preferably, a shielding cover 5 is detachably connected to the second opening 12 of the frame 1 .

[0105] Preferably, the shielding cover 5 can be removed to clean debris, grease and other dirt inside the frame 1; after the shielding cover 5 is installed, it forms a closed space with the frame 1 to prevent debris, grease and other dirt from overflowing.

[0106] Preferably, when the built-in guide rail module is running, the robot 4 can be controlled to slide on the sliding module 3 by turning the knob 358, wherein the screw follower block 353 slides on the adjusting screw 359 until one end of the screw follower block 353 contacts the first anti-collision ring 355, or the screw follower block 353 slides on the adjusting screw 359 until the screw nut 354 contacts the second anti-collision ring 356.

[0107] It should also be noted that, in other embodiments, the adjusting screw 359 can be driven by an external driving device, so that the manipulator 4 can slide in the direction where the adjusting screw 359 is located.

[0108] The above are only some embodiments of the present application, which are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present application, rather than to limit it. It should be understood that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the creative concept of the present application, it is possible to improve or replace it according to the above description, and all these improvements and replacements should belong to the protection scope of the claims attached to the present application. In this case, all details can be replaced by equivalent elements, and the materials, shapes and sizes can also be arbitrary.

Claims

1. A built-in guide rail module, characterized in that: It comprises a frame (1), wherein two sides of the frame (1) are respectively a first opening (11) and a second opening (12); A support plate (2), the support plate (2) being fixedly connected to the first opening (11) of the frame (1), the support plate (2) and the frame (1) forming a cavity (6) at two ends, and a connecting groove group (21) being provided on the support plate (2); A sliding module (3), wherein the sliding module (3) is arranged inside the cavity (6); A manipulator (4), the manipulator (4) being arranged outside the frame (1), the manipulator (4) being able to pass through the connecting groove group (21) and being fixedly connected to the sliding module (3), and the manipulator (4) being able to slide on the sliding module (3); The connecting groove group (21) comprises a first connecting groove (211) and a second connecting groove (212) which are arranged in sequence from top to bottom on the support plate (2); the first connecting groove (211) and the second connecting groove (212) are respectively opened along the length direction of the support plate (2); The sliding module (3) comprises a guide rail group (31), and the guide rail group (31) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the support plate (2).

2. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail group (31) comprises a first slide rail (311) and a second slide rail (312); the first slide rail (311) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting groove (211) and is arranged along the length thereof; the second slide rail (312) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the second connecting groove (212) and is arranged along the length thereof.

3. A built-in guide rail module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding module (3) comprises a sliding block (32), and the sliding block (32) is slidably connected to the guide rail group (31).

4. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first raising plate (33) and a second raising plate (34) are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block (32); The first raising plate (33) can pass through the first connecting groove (211) and be fixedly connected to the robot (4); The second raising plate (34) can pass through the second connecting groove (212) and be fixedly connected to the robot arm (4).

5. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding module (3) further comprises a screw assembly (35), wherein the screw assembly (35) comprises: A first positioning block (351), the first positioning block (351) being fixedly connected to one end of the inner side of the support plate (2); A second positioning block (352), the second positioning block (352) being fixedly connected to the other end of the inner side of the support plate (2); An adjusting screw rod (359), wherein two ends of the adjusting screw rod (359) are respectively straddled on the first positioning block (351) and the second positioning block (352).

6. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The screw rod assembly (35) further comprises: A screw follower block (353), one side of which is fixedly connected to the slider (32); The screw nut (354) is fixedly connected to the side of the screw follower block (353), and the adjusting screw (359) can pass through the screw follower block (353) and the screw nut (354).

7. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The screw rod assembly (35) further comprises: A first anti-collision ring (355), wherein the first anti-collision ring (355) is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod (359), and the first anti-collision ring (355) is located on one side of the first positioning block (351); A second anti-collision ring (356), wherein the second anti-collision ring (356) is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod (359), and the second anti-collision ring (356) is located on one side of the second positioning block (352); A clamping plate (357), wherein the clamping plate (357) is fixedly connected to one side of the frame (1), and the clamping plate (357) is sleeved on the adjusting screw rod (359); A knob (358), the knob (358) is located on one side of the clamping plate (357), the knob (358) is connected to the adjusting screw rod (359), and the knob (358) can rotate in a circle.

8. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The screw rod assembly (35) further comprises: A rotating shaft (360), one end of the rotating shaft (360) is rotatably connected to the knob (358), and the other end of the rotating shaft (360) is rotatably connected to the adjusting screw rod (359); A first bearing (361), wherein the first bearing (361) is fixedly connected in the first positioning block (351), and the adjusting screw rod (359) can pass through the first bearing (361); A second bearing (362), wherein the second bearing (362) is fixedly connected in the second positioning block (352), and the adjusting screw rod (359) can pass through the second bearing (362).

9. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detachable shielding cover (5) is connected to the second opening (12) of the frame (1).

10. The built-in guide rail module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manipulator (4) comprises a mounting plate (41), and the mounting plate (41) is fixedly connected to the sliding module (3); A first driving device (42), wherein the first driving device (42) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (41); A sliding member (43), wherein the sliding member (43) is slidably connected to the first driving device (42), and the first driving device (42) is capable of driving the sliding member (43) to move in a vertical direction; A roller (44), wherein the roller (44) is arranged across the lower end of the sliding member (43); A shell (45), wherein the shell (45) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sliding member (43), and the shell (45) is located on the side of the sliding member (43).