Assembling device of voltage detection terminal

Abstract

The utility model discloses an assembling device of a voltage detection terminal, which relates to the technical field of battery modules and comprises a base, a transmission unit and an assembling unit. An assembly position is formed on the base; the transmission unit is used for moving the battery module into or out of the assembly position; the assembling unit comprises a robot, a visual detection module and a force control module, and the visual detection module and the force control module are both in communication connection with a controller of the robot; the visual detection module is used for detecting the port position information of the upper port of the battery module and the terminal position information of the voltage detection terminal; the force control module is used for detecting the clamping force information of the clamping jaw on the voltage detection terminal, and the force control module is further used for detecting the force information of the mechanical arm. According to the utility model, the risk of electric shock of an operator is reduced, safety and reliability are realized, the plugging force of the voltage detection terminal plugged into the port can be controlled, and the voltage detection terminal and the port of the battery module can be effectively prevented from being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery module detection, in particular to an assembly device for a voltage detection terminal. Background Art

[0002] With the development trend of the times, the domestic new energy vehicle industry is rising, and battery module assembly has become an indispensable link in the industrial chain. During the assembly of the battery module, it is necessary to insert a voltage detection terminal into the port of the battery module to detect the voltage of the battery module, and then unplug the voltage detection terminal from the port of the battery module after the detection is completed. The current method of plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal into the port of the battery module is usually that the operator wears protective equipment and manually plugs and unplugs the voltage detection terminal into the battery module. However, in the process of plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal into the battery module, although the operator wears protective equipment, there is still a risk of electric shock, which is poor in safety, and the operator's manual plugging and unplugging of the voltage detection terminal is difficult to control, which can easily cause damage to the voltage detection terminal and the port of the battery module. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose an assembly device for a voltage detection terminal, which aims to solve the technical problems that during the process of plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal into a battery module, the safety is poor and the force of plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal is difficult to control, which easily causes damage to the voltage detection terminal and the port of the battery module.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the assembly device proposed by the utility model includes:

[0005] A base, wherein an assembly position for placing a battery module is formed on the base, and the battery module has a port for plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal;

[0006] A transmission unit, the transmission unit is used to move the battery module into or out of the assembly position;

[0007] An assembly unit, the assembly unit comprising a robot, a visual inspection module and a force control module, the robot being arranged close to the assembly position, the visual inspection module and the force control module being both installed on the robot, and the visual inspection module and the force control module being both communicatively connected with a controller of the robot, and a gripper being arranged at a free end of a mechanical arm of the robot;

[0008] The visual inspection module is used to detect the port position information of the port on the battery module and the terminal position information of the voltage detection terminal, and the controller is used to drive the clamping claw to clamp the voltage detection terminal through the mechanical arm according to the port position information and the terminal position information, and plug the voltage detection terminal into and out of the port;

[0009] The force control module is used to detect the clamping force information of the clamping claw on the voltage detection terminal, and the controller is used to control the clamping force of the clamping claw on the voltage detection terminal according to the clamping force information; the force control module is also used to detect the force information of the robotic arm, and the controller is also used to control the insertion and removal force of the robotic arm to drive the clamping claw to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port according to the force information.

[0010] In one embodiment, the force control module further includes a second force sensor communicatively connected to the controller, the second force sensor is disposed on the clamping jaw, and the second force sensor is used to sense the clamping force information.

[0011] In one embodiment, the visual inspection module includes a visual camera, and the visual camera is used to photograph the port on the battery module to detect the port position information, and to photograph the voltage detection terminal to detect the terminal position information.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base is extended in the transverse direction, and the transmission unit includes a driving assembly and a plurality of rollers spaced in the transverse direction. Each of the rollers is extended in the longitudinal direction and is rotatably mounted on the base. Some of the rollers are distributed in the assembly position, and the remaining rollers are distributed on both sides of the assembly position in the transverse direction. The driving assembly is used to drive the plurality of rollers to rotate so as to drive the battery module to move in or out of the assembly position.

[0013] In one embodiment, the assembly device also includes a limiting mechanism, which includes two limiting structures. The two limiting structures are respectively spaced apart on both sides of the assembly position along the lateral direction, and the two limiting structures are respectively used to abut and cooperate with the two sides of the battery module along the lateral direction to limit the battery module to the assembly position.

[0014] In one embodiment, the limiting structure comprises a rotating shaft and a limiting block, wherein the rotating shaft is extended longitudinally, and one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the base, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the limiting block, and the limiting block is located below the assembly position, and the rotating shaft is used to drive the limiting block to rotate so that the limiting block extends above the assembly position or retracts below the assembly position, so as to limit the battery module to the assembly position or release the limiting of the battery module at the assembly position.

[0015] In one embodiment, an area scanner is mounted on the base.

[0016] In one embodiment, there are multiple area scanners, and the multiple area scanners are arranged at intervals around the assembly position.

[0017] In one embodiment, there are multiple assembly units, and the multiple assembly units are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the base.

[0018] The technical solution of the utility model forms an assembly position for placing the battery module on the base, and a transmission unit is also provided on the base, through which the battery module can be easily moved into or out of the assembly position, which is simple and convenient. A robot is provided near the base, and a clamp is provided at the free end of the robot's mechanical arm, and the clamp can be used to clamp the voltage detection terminal, and the robot is also connected to a force control module and a visual detection module for communication. When the voltage detection terminal needs to be plugged in and out of the socket, the visual detection module is used to detect the port position information of the battery module, and the controller of the robot drives the clamp to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port through the mechanical arm according to the port position information. The plugging and unplugging is accurate and reliable, and there is no need for the operator to manually plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port of the battery module, which reduces the labor intensity and reduces the risk of electric shock to the operator, which is safe and reliable. The force control module is used to detect the force information of the mechanical arm, and the controller can control the plugging and unplugging force of the mechanical arm to drive the clamp to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port according to the force information, which can effectively avoid damage to the voltage detection terminal and the port of the battery module. After the voltage detection terminal is plugged in and out of the port of a battery module, the battery module can be moved out of the placement position through the transmission unit, and the next battery module can be moved into the placement position, and the voltage detection terminal can be plugged in and out of the port of the next battery module, with a high level of automation and higher efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an assembly device for a voltage detection terminal provided by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a robot in an embodiment of an assembly device for voltage detection terminals provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the part of the base located at one side of the assembly position in an embodiment of the voltage detection terminal assembly device provided by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the communication connection between the visual module, the force control module and the controller in another embodiment of the assembly device for the voltage detection terminal provided by the utility model.

[0024] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0025] 100. Assembly device; 10. Base; 11. Assembly position; 20. Transmission unit; 21. Roller; 30. Assembly unit; 31. Robot; 311. Controller; 312. Robotic arm; 3121. Joint; 313. Gripper; 32. Visual inspection module; 321. Visual camera; 33. Force control module; 331. First force sensor; 332. Second force sensor; 40. Limiting structure; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Limiting block; 50. Area scanner.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0029] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0030] The utility model provides an assembly device 100 for a voltage detection terminal.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of the utility model, the assembly device 100 of the voltage detection terminal includes a base 10, a transmission unit 20 and an assembly unit 30; wherein, an assembly position 11 for placing a battery module is formed on the base 10, and the battery module has a port for plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal; the transmission unit 20 is used to move the battery module into or out of the assembly position 11; the assembly unit 30 includes a robot 31, a visual detection module 32 and a force control module 33, the robot 31 is arranged near the assembly position 11, the visual detection module 32 and the force control module are both installed on the robot 31, and the visual detection module 32 and the force control module are both communicated with the controller 311 of the robot 31, and the free end of the robot arm 312 of the robot 31 is provided with Clamp 313; the visual inspection module 32 is used to detect the port position information of the port on the battery module and the terminal position information of the voltage detection terminal, and the controller 311 is used to drive the clamp 313 to clamp the voltage detection terminal through the mechanical arm 312 according to the port position information and the terminal position information, and plug the voltage detection terminal into and out of the port; the force control module is used to detect the clamping force information of the clamp 313 on the voltage detection terminal, and the controller 311 is used to control the clamping force of the clamp 313 on the voltage detection terminal according to the clamping force information; the force control module is also used to detect the force information of the mechanical arm 312, and the controller 311 is also used to control the plugging and unplugging force of the mechanical arm 312 to drive the clamp 313 to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port according to the force information.

[0032] The technical solution of the utility model provides a base 10, on which an assembly position 11 for placing a battery module is formed, and a transmission unit 20 is also provided on the base 10, through which the battery module can be easily moved into or out of the assembly position 11, which is simple and convenient. A robot 31 is provided near the base 10, and a clamp 313 is provided at the free end of the mechanical arm 312 of the robot 31, and the clamp 313 can be used to clamp the voltage detection terminal, and the robot 31 is also connected to a force control module and a visual detection module 32. When the voltage detection terminal needs to be plugged in and out of the socket, the visual detection module 32 is used to detect the port position information of the battery module, and the controller 311 of the robot 31 drives the clamp 313 to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port through the mechanical arm 312 according to the port position information. The plugging and unplugging is accurate and reliable, and there is no need for the operator to manually plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port of the battery module, which reduces the labor intensity and reduces the risk of electric shock to the operator, which is safe and reliable. The force control module is used to detect the force information of the mechanical arm 312. The controller 311 can control the mechanical arm 312 to drive the clamp 313 to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port according to the force information, which can effectively avoid damage to the voltage detection terminal and the port of the battery module. It should be noted that the interaction between the force control module and the visual detection module 32 and the controller 311, as well as the controller 311 controlling the mechanical arm 312 and the clamp 313, all adopt existing technologies.

[0033] Furthermore, after the voltage detection terminal is plugged in and out of the port of a battery module, the battery module can be moved out of the placement position through the transmission unit 20, and the next battery module can be moved into the placement position, and the voltage detection terminal can be plugged in and out of the port of the next battery module, with a high level of automation and higher efficiency.

[0034] In one embodiment of the utility model, the force control module 33 includes multiple first force sensors 331 communicatively connected to the controller 311, and each joint 3121 of the robotic arm 312 is provided with a first force sensor 331. The first force sensor 331 is used to sense the first force information of the corresponding joint 3121, wherein the force information includes multiple first force information.

[0035] Specifically, Figure 4As shown, the force control module 33 includes multiple force sensors, multiple first force sensors 331 are respectively arranged at multiple joints 3121 of the mechanical arm 312, each first force sensor 331 is used to sense the first force information corresponding to it, and multiple first force information are aggregated to form force information. The controller 311 can control the corresponding joint 3121 according to the first force information, so as to more accurately control the mechanical arm 312 to drive the clamp 313 to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port. It should be noted that the interaction between the first force sensor 331 and the controller 311 and the controller 311 controlling the joints 3121 of the mechanical arm 312 all adopt the existing technology.

[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the force control module 33 further includes a second force sensor 332 which is communicatively connected to the controller 311 . The second force sensor 332 is disposed on the clamping jaw 313 . The second force sensor 332 is used to sense clamping force information.

[0037] Specifically, Figure 4 As shown, a second force sensor 332 is provided on the clamping jaw 313, and the second force sensor 332 can more accurately sense the clamping force information of the clamping jaw 313 clamping the voltage detection terminal. The controller 311 can control the clamping force of the clamping jaw 313 clamping the voltage detection terminal according to the clamping force information, and the clamping force control of the clamping voltage detection terminal is more accurate, thereby further protecting the voltage detection terminal and avoiding the voltage detection terminal from being damaged. It should be noted that the interaction between the second force sensor 332 and the controller 311 and the controller 311 controlling the clamping jaw 313 all adopt the existing technology.

[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the visual inspection module 32 includes a visual camera 321, which is used to photograph the ports on the battery module to detect port position information and to photograph the voltage detection terminals to detect terminal position information.

[0039] Specifically, the visual camera 321 is used to photograph the port of the battery module to obtain the detection port position information. The visual camera 321 is simple and convenient to detect the port position information. It should be noted that the interaction between the visual detection module 32 and the controller 311 and the controller 311 controlling the mechanical arm 312 and the gripper 313 all adopt the existing technology.

[0040] In one embodiment of the utility model, the base 10 is extended along the transverse direction, and the transmission unit 20 includes a driving assembly and a plurality of rollers 21 spaced apart along the transverse direction. Each roller 21 is extended along the longitudinal direction and is rotatably installed on the base 10. Some rollers 21 are distributed in the assembly position 11, and the remaining rollers 21 are distributed on both sides of the assembly position 11 along the transverse direction. The driving assembly is used to drive the plurality of rollers 21 to rotate so as to drive the battery module to move in or out of the assembly position 11.

[0041] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the horizontal Figure 1 The front-to-back direction in the Figure 1 In the left and right directions, the base 10 is extended in the front-to-back direction, and a plurality of rollers 21 are arranged on the base 10 at intervals in the front-to-back direction. Each roller 21 is extended in the left-to-right direction. Some rollers 21 are arranged in the assembly position 11, and the remaining rollers 21 are arranged on both sides of the assembly position 11. The driving assembly can drive the plurality of rollers 21 to rotate, and each roller 21 rotates around its axis. The battery module is placed on the plurality of rollers 21, and the rotation of the plurality of rollers 21 can drive the battery module to move into or out of the placement position in the front-to-back direction. The structure is simple and reliable, and the stability of moving the battery module into or out of the placement position in the front-to-back direction is good.

[0042] In one embodiment of the utility model, the assembly device 100 also includes a limiting mechanism, which includes two limiting structures 40. The two limiting structures 40 are respectively arranged at intervals on both sides of the assembly position 11 along the horizontal direction. The two limiting structures 40 are respectively used to abut and cooperate with the two sides of the battery module along the horizontal direction to limit the battery module to the assembly position 11.

[0043] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the assembly device 100 also includes two limiting structures 40, which are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the assembly position 11. The two assembly structures can limit the battery module at the assembly position 11, thereby preventing the battery module from shaking on the assembly position 11, and ensuring stability and reliability.

[0044] In one embodiment of the utility model, the limiting structure 40 includes a rotating shaft 41 and a limiting block 42. The rotating shaft 41 is extended in the longitudinal direction, and one end of the rotating shaft 41 is rotatably installed on the base 10. The other end of the rotating shaft 41 is connected to the limiting block 42. The limiting block 42 is located below the assembly position 11. The rotating shaft 41 is used to drive the limiting block 42 to rotate so that the limiting block 42 extends to the top of the assembly position 11 or retracts to the bottom of the assembly position 11, so as to limit the battery module to the assembly position 11 or release the limitation of the battery module at the assembly position 11.

[0045] Specifically, Figure 3As shown, the limiting structure 40 includes a rotating shaft 41 and a limiting block 42. The rotating shaft 41 is extended in the left-right direction. One end of the rotating shaft 41 is mounted on the base 10, and the other end of the rotating shaft 41 is connected to the limiting block 42. The rotating shaft 41 can rotate around its axial direction, thereby driving the limiting block 42 to extend to the top of the assembly position 11 or retract to the bottom of the assembly position 11. When the battery module needs to be limited to the assembly position 11, the connecting block is driven to extend upward to the top of the assembly position 11 by the rotating shaft 41, and the limiting block 42 can abut and cooperate with the battery module located at the assembly position 11, thereby limiting the battery module to the assembly position 11; when the battery module at the assembly position 11 needs to be released from the limit, the connecting block is driven to retract upward to the bottom of the assembly position 11 by the rotating shaft 41, so that the battery module at the assembly position 11 can be released from the limit. The structure is reliable and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0046] In one embodiment of the utility model, a regional scanner 50 is installed on the base 10. The regional scanner 50 adopts the regional scanner 50 in the prior art. The regional scanner 50 can scan the working area where the assembly device 100 of the voltage detection terminal of the utility model is located to monitor the working area. When the assembly device 100 of the voltage detection terminal of the utility model is working, if a person enters the working area, the regional scanner 50 can detect the person who enters and send a prompt information to prompt the person to leave the working area, which can further reduce the risk of electric shock to the person and improve safety.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple area scanners 50, and the multiple area scanners 50 are arranged at intervals around the assembly position 11. The multiple area scanners 50 are arranged at intervals around the assembly position 11, which can more comprehensively scan the working area where the assembly device 100 of the voltage detection terminal of the present invention is located, and the scanning is more comprehensive and safer.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple assembly units 30, and the multiple assembly units 30 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the base 10. Multiple voltage detection terminals can be plugged into and unplugged from multiple ports through multiple assembly units 30, which is more efficient.

[0049] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An assembly device for a voltage detection terminal, characterized in that: The assembly device comprises: A base, wherein an assembly position for placing a battery module is formed on the base, and the battery module has a port for plugging and unplugging the voltage detection terminal; A transmission unit, the transmission unit is used to move the battery module into or out of the assembly position; An assembly unit, the assembly unit comprising a robot, a visual inspection module and a force control module, the robot being arranged close to the assembly position, the visual inspection module and the force control module being both installed on the robot, and the visual inspection module and the force control module being both communicatively connected with a controller of the robot, and a gripper being arranged at a free end of a mechanical arm of the robot; The visual detection module is used to detect the position information of the port on the battery module, and the controller is used to drive the clamping claw to clamp the voltage detection terminal through the mechanical arm according to the position information, and plug the voltage detection terminal into and out of the port; The force control module is used to detect the clamping force information of the clamping claw on the voltage detection terminal, and the controller is used to control the clamping force of the clamping claw on the voltage detection terminal according to the clamping force information; the force control module is also used to detect the force information of the robotic arm, and the controller is also used to control the insertion and removal force of the robotic arm to drive the clamping claw to plug and unplug the voltage detection terminal into the port according to the force information.

2. The assembly device of the voltage detection terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The force control module includes a plurality of first force sensors communicatively connected to the controller, each joint of the robotic arm is provided with the first force sensor, and the first force sensor is used to sense first force information of the corresponding joint, wherein the force information includes a plurality of first force information.

3. The assembly device of the voltage detection terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The force control module further includes a second force sensor that is communicatively connected to the controller, the second force sensor is disposed on the clamping jaw, and the second force sensor is used to sense the clamping force information.

4. The assembly device of the voltage detection terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection module includes a visual camera, and the visual camera is used to photograph the port on the battery module to detect the port position information.

5. The assembly device for a voltage detection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The base is extended in the transverse direction, and the transmission unit includes a driving assembly and a plurality of rollers spaced in the transverse direction. Each of the rollers is extended in the longitudinal direction and is rotatably mounted on the base. Some of the rollers are distributed in the assembly position, and the remaining rollers are distributed on both sides of the assembly position in the transverse direction. The driving assembly is used to drive the plurality of rollers to rotate so as to drive the battery module to move in or out of the assembly position.

6. The assembly device of the voltage detection terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: The assembly device also includes a limiting mechanism, which includes two limiting structures. The two limiting structures are respectively arranged at intervals on both sides of the assembly position along the lateral direction. The two limiting structures are respectively used to abut and cooperate with the two sides of the battery module along the lateral direction to limit the battery module to the assembly position.

7. The assembly device of the voltage detection terminal according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting structure comprises a rotating shaft and a limiting block, wherein the rotating shaft is extended in the longitudinal direction, and one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the base, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the limiting block, and the limiting block is located below the assembly position, and the rotating shaft is used to drive the limiting block to rotate so that the limiting block extends to the top of the assembly position or retracts to the bottom of the assembly position, so as to limit the battery module to the assembly position or release the limitation of the battery module at the assembly position.

8. The assembly device for a voltage detection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: An area scanner is installed on the base.

9. The assembly device of the voltage detection terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are multiple area scanners, and the multiple area scanners are arranged at intervals around the assembly position.

10. The assembly device for a voltage detection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: There are multiple assembly units, and the multiple assembly units are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the base.

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