Novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries

Abstract

A novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries comprises a mounting plate, a clamping jaw driving mechanism is arranged on the upper bottom face of the mounting plate, clamping jaw clamping mechanisms are arranged on the lower bottom face of the mounting plate, and each clamping jaw clamping mechanism comprises a connecting piece, a bearing, a bearing connecting shaft, a first rotating piece and a second rotating piece, the upper end of the connecting piece is connected with a piston rod of the clamping jaw driving mechanism; the lower end of the connecting piece is connected with the inner ring of the bearing through a bearing connecting shaft; the inner ends of the first rotating piece and the second rotating piece are connected with the outer ring of the bearing; the outer end of the first rotating part is pivoted with the first rotating shaft, the outer end of the second rotating part is pivoted with the second rotating shaft, at least two first clamping jaws are arranged on the first rotating shaft, at least two second clamping jaws are arranged on the second rotating shaft, and the first clamping jaws and the second clamping jaws are correspondingly arranged. The utility model has the advantages of high integration level, high efficiency and high reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tooling equipment in the lithium battery industry, in particular to a novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries. Background Art

[0002] Lithium batteries have become the main force in the new energy industry and an indispensable daily necessity in people's lives. They are widely used in various fields. Cylindrical lithium batteries have the advantages of high production efficiency, low monomer cost, and good product consistency, and occupy a high market share of power batteries.

[0003] The cylindrical clamping device is an increasingly mature device used in the lithium cylindrical battery industry. Most of the existing cylindrical clamping devices use a single clamping device, which can only clamp one cylindrical battery at a time, and its production efficiency is very low. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device which is suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries and has high integration, high efficiency and high reliability.

[0005] The utility model provides a novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries, comprising a mounting plate and a connecting member, at least one clamping jaw driving mechanism is provided on the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate, and at least one clamping jaw clamping mechanism is provided on the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate, each of the clamping jaw clamping mechanisms comprises a bearing, a bearing connecting shaft, a symmetrically arranged first rotating member and a second rotating member, a symmetrically arranged first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, and a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw, the upper end of the connecting member is connected to the piston rod of the clamping jaw driving mechanism; the lower end of the connecting member is connected to the inner ring of the bearing through the bearing connecting shaft, and the inner ends of the first rotating member and the second rotating member are connected to the outer ring of the bearing; the outer end of the first rotating member is pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft, and the outer end of the second rotating member is pivotally connected to the second rotating shaft, at least two first clamping jaws are provided on the first rotating shaft, and at least two second clamping jaws are provided on the second rotating shaft, and the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are arranged correspondingly; the first rotating shaft is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate through a first rotating shaft seat, and the second rotating shaft is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate through a second rotating shaft seat.

[0006] As an improvement to the present invention, the number of the at least two first clamping jaws and the at least two second clamping jaws is 2-10.

[0007] As an improvement to the present utility model, the bearing is a roller bearing.

[0008] As an improvement to the present utility model, the clamping jaw driving mechanism is a cylinder.

[0009] As an improvement to the present invention, the clamping jaw driving mechanism also includes a cylinder mounting member, which includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate, wherein the second mounting plate is perpendicular to the first mounting plate and the third mounting plate, so that the cylinder mounting member is Z-shaped, the cylinder is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate, and the third mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate.

[0010] As an improvement to the utility model, the utility model further comprises a cylinder-piston connecting piece, the upper end of which is connected to the piston rod, and the lower end of which is connected to the upper end of the connecting piece.

[0011] As an improvement to the present invention, the present invention further comprises a first linear guide rail, the guide rail of the first linear guide rail is connected to the third mounting plate, and the slider of the first linear guide rail is connected to the cylinder piston connector.

[0012] As an improvement to the present invention, a limit adjustment screw is provided on one side of the second mounting plate to limit the downward limit position of the piston rod of the cylinder.

[0013] As an improvement to the utility model, the utility model further comprises a photoelectric switch, which is used for real-time detection and feedback of a position signal of extension or retraction of a piston rod of the cylinder.

[0014] As an improvement to the present invention, the present invention further comprises a photoelectric reflection sensor, wherein the photoelectric reflection sensor is arranged at an upper portion between the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw.

[0015] The utility model adopts a method in which at least one clamping jaw driving mechanism is provided on the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate, and at least one clamping jaw clamping mechanism is provided on the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate. Each of the clamping jaw clamping mechanisms includes a connecting member, a bearing, a bearing connecting shaft, a first rotating member and a second rotating member symmetrically arranged, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft symmetrically arranged, and a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw. The upper end of the connecting member is connected to the piston rod of the clamping jaw driving mechanism; the lower end of the connecting member is connected to the inner ring of the bearing through the bearing connecting shaft, and the inner ends of the first rotating member and the second rotating member are connected to the outer ring of the bearing; the outer end of the first rotating member is pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft, and the outer end of the second rotating member is pivotally connected to the second rotating shaft, at least two first clamping jaws are provided on the first rotating shaft, and at least two second clamping jaws are provided on the second rotating shaft, and the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are arranged correspondingly; the first rotating shaft is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate through a first rotating shaft seat, and the second rotating shaft is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate through a second rotating shaft seat. Therefore, the utility model has the advantages of high integration, high efficiency and high reliability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the main part of the embodiment shown.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping jaw driving mechanism in the embodiment shown.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of one of the grippers from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the gripper anti-collision mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figures 1 to 5 Disclosed is a multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries, comprising a clamping jaw anti-collision mechanism 100, a clamping jaw driving mechanism 200 and a clamping jaw clamping mechanism 300; the clamping jaw anti-collision mechanism 100 is used to prevent the clamping jaw assembly from colliding with other mechanisms or objects when it is moving downward or forward within an allowable range during the entire process of movement; if the clamping jaw assembly collides with other mechanisms or objects when it is moving downward or forward; the clamping jaw driving mechanism 200 is used to provide clamping power to the clamping jaw mechanism 300 in the mechanism when clamping cylindrical batteries; the clamping jaw mechanism 300 is a transmission mechanism and an action execution mechanism for the clamping jaw to clamp batteries.

[0024] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment is formed by splicing two groups of structures of the present invention, mainly to improve efficiency, and the present invention is illustrated using only one group. Figure 2The extension or retraction of the cylinder piston will drive the connecting member 302 to move up and down, thereby driving the roller bearing 315 to move up and down. Due to the force, the first rotating member 3151 and the second rotating member 3152 will be indirectly driven to rotate along with the first rotating shaft 3071 and the second rotating shaft 3072, and then the first clamping jaw 3091 and the second clamping jaw 3092 will be driven to rotate. This set of power transmission completes the clamping and release of the cylindrical battery by the end clamping jaw. In this embodiment,

[0025] A mounting plate 301, which is a mounting plate of the clamping mechanism 300, and the entire clamping mechanism 300 is mounted on the mounting plate 301;

[0026] The connecting member 302 is connected to the piston rod of the cylinder and is used to transmit the power output by the cylinder to the battery clamp at the lower side;

[0027] The adapter plate 303 of the mounting piece of the battery detection sensor is used to connect and fix the sensor mounting frame;

[0028] Connecting plate 304, a mounting plate of the clamping mechanism 300 connected to a fixing plate;

[0029] Bearing 305, which is a roller bearing in this embodiment, is used to connect and install the rotating shaft of the clamping jaw;

[0030] A rotating shaft seat 306, used to limit the position of the bearing;

[0031] The first rotating shaft 3071 is used to connect the first clamping jaws 3091 together;

[0032] The second rotating shaft 3072 is used to connect the second clamping jaws 3092 together;

[0033] The reflective sensor 308 detects whether a battery is in place.

[0034] The first clamp 3091 and the second clamp 3092 directly clamp the end effector of the cylindrical battery;

[0035] The solenoid valve group 310 is used to control the lifting and lowering of the piston rod of the cylinder, and indirectly control the opening and closing action of the battery clamp;

[0036] Junction box 311, used for connecting control or signal feedback circuits and the like;

[0037] Sensor mounting adapter 312;

[0038] The second oil receiving groove 313 is used to receive possible oil leakage from the roller bearing.

[0039] The first rotating member 3151 and the second rotating member 3152 are used to convert the up-and-down motion into the rotational motion of the clip;

[0040] Bearing 315, a force point at the end of the up-and-down motion that converts the up-and-down motion into the rotational motion of the clip;

[0041] The bearing connecting shaft 316 is a pin shaft that connects the roller bearings of the first clamping jaw 3091 and the second clamping jaw 3092 in rows and pairs.

[0042] Specifically, a multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries includes a mounting plate 301 and a connecting member 302. At least one clamping claw driving mechanism 200 is provided on the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate 301, and at least one clamping claw clamping mechanism 300 is provided on the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate 301. Each of the clamping claw clamping mechanisms 300 includes a bearing 315, a bearing connecting shaft 316, a first rotating member 3151 and a second rotating member 3152 are symmetrically arranged, a first rotating shaft 3071 and a second rotating shaft 3072 are symmetrically arranged, and a first clamping claw 3091 and a second clamping claw 3092 are connected. The upper end of the connecting member 302 is connected to the piston rod of the clamping claw driving mechanism 200; after the lower end of the connecting member 302 passes through the mounting plate 301, it is connected to the The inner ring of the bearing 315 is connected, and the inner ends of the first rotating member 3151 and the second rotating member 3152 are connected to the outer ring of the bearing 315; the outer end of the first rotating member 3151 is pivoted to the first rotating shaft 3071, and the outer end of the second rotating member 3152 is pivoted to the second rotating shaft 3072. At least two first clamps 3091 are provided on the first rotating shaft 3071, and at least two second clamps 3092 are provided on the second rotating shaft 3072, and the first clamps 3091 and the second clamps 3092 are correspondingly arranged; the first rotating shaft 3071 is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate 301 through the first rotating shaft seat 3061, and the second rotating shaft 3072 is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate 301 through the second rotating shaft seat 3062.

[0043] Preferably, the number of the at least two first clamping jaws 3091 and the at least two second clamping jaws 3092 is 2-10.

[0044] Preferably, the bearing 315 is a roller bearing.

[0045] Preferably, the utility model further comprises a photoelectric reflection sensor 308 , and the photoelectric reflection sensor 308 is arranged at the upper part between the first clamping jaw 3091 and the second clamping jaw 3092 .

[0046] The utility model has the advantages of high integration, high precision and high stability, and can take and place large cylindrical batteries, carry a large number of them in batches, and complete the high-speed sorting and feeding of large cylindrical batteries.

[0047] like Figure 4and Figure 5 As shown: is a clamp driving mechanism 200. In this embodiment, the clamp driving mechanism 200 is a cylinder. When the cylinder is in a retracted state, it drives the lower clamp to be in a closed clamping state. At this time, the clamp closed position detection slot opens and detects a signal. The clamp clamps the battery to carry the battery. When the cylinder piston rod is extended, it drives the lower clamp to be in an open state. At this time, the clamp open position detection slot opens and detects a signal. Among them,

[0048] The power output member of the clamping jaw driving mechanism is a cylinder 201;

[0049] The air pipe connector 202 is used to connect the air circuit to ensure the integrity of the pneumatic mechanism;

[0050] Cylinder mounting member 203, used to fix and support the fixing seat of the cylinder;

[0051] The cylinder-piston connector 204 is used to transmit the power output by the cylinder;

[0052] The limit adjustment screw 205 is used to adjust and limit the downward limit position of the cylinder piston movement;

[0053] The guide rail slider group 206 is used to accurately guide the vertical up and down movement of the clamping jaw drive mechanism;

[0054] The oil receiving groove 207 is used to receive the lubricating oil / grease that may be exposed and dropped from the guide rail slider assembly of the guide mechanism to avoid contaminating other places;

[0055] The photoelectric switch 208 includes a photoelectric switch sensor sheet 2081 and a slot-shaped photoelectric switch 209. The photoelectric switch sensor sheet 2081 is used in conjunction with the slot-shaped photoelectric switch 209; the slot-shaped photoelectric switch 209 is used to detect and feedback the signal of the cylinder piston rod in the extended position or the retracted position in real time.

[0056] Specifically, the clamping jaw driving mechanism 200 also includes a cylinder mounting member 203, and the cylinder mounting member 203 includes a first mounting plate 2031, a second mounting plate 2032 and a third mounting plate 2033. The second mounting plate 2032 is perpendicular to the first mounting plate 2031 and the third mounting plate 2033, so that the cylinder mounting member 203 is Z-shaped. The cylinder is fixed on the first mounting plate 2031, and the third mounting plate 2033 is fixedly connected to the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate 301.

[0057] Preferably, the utility model further comprises a cylinder-piston connector 204 , the upper end of which is connected to the piston rod, and the lower end of which is connected to the upper end of the connector 302 .

[0058] Preferably, the utility model further comprises a first linear guide rail 206 , the guide rail of the first linear guide rail 206 is connected to the third mounting plate 2033 , and the slider of the first linear guide rail 206 is connected to the cylinder piston connector 204 .

[0059] Preferably, a limit adjustment screw 205 is provided on one side of the second mounting plate 2032 to limit the downward limit position of the piston rod of the cylinder.

[0060] Preferably, the utility model further comprises a photoelectric switch 208, and the photoelectric switch 208 is used for real-time detection and feedback of the position signal of the extension or retraction of the piston rod of the cylinder.

[0061] See also Figure 6 As shown: the jaw anti-collision mechanism 100, if the jaw assembly collides with other mechanisms or objects when probing downward or forward, the jaw driving mechanism and the jaw clamping mechanism are forced to retract, the slot detects that the jaw has changed to a retracted state, and the program control makes the entire jaw mechanism stop urgently, and performs detection or manual intervention. Wherein, the jaw anti-collision mechanism 100 includes:

[0062] The mounting adapter 101 of the large cylindrical multi-battery gripping device is used to mount the entire device on a motion module, a robot, other transport mechanisms, etc. to achieve the handling of cylindrical batteries;

[0063] The air pipe connector 102 is used to connect the air circuit to ensure the integrity of the pneumatic mechanism;

[0064] The electrical proportional valve 103 is a device that adjusts the fluid flow by changing the opening of the valve port. It consists of a valve body, a valve core, a drive device and a sensor. When the drive device receives a control signal, it changes the opening of the valve port by driving the movement of the valve core, thereby adjusting the flow of the fluid. The working principle of the proportional valve can be simply described as: when the control signal is input, the drive device moves the valve core to the corresponding position and changes the opening of the valve port. When the fluid flows through the valve port, it is restricted by the opening of the valve port, and the flow rate is proportional to the opening of the valve port. By continuously adjusting the opening of the valve port, precise control of the fluid flow can be achieved. ;

[0065] The solenoid valve 104 is used to control the anti-collision mechanism cylinder and the clamping jaw driving mechanism cylinder respectively, so that the device as a whole can complete the anti-collision and battery clamping functions;

[0066] The connector 105 of the clamping jaw anti-collision mechanism is used to lock and connect the clamping jaw anti-collision mechanism and the lower clamping jaw clamping mechanism, and connect them through a linear guide rail for directional guidance;

[0067] The anti-collision cylinder 106 of the gripper anti-collision mechanism, the power output part of the anti-collision mechanism;

[0068] The anti-collision cylinder joint connector 107 is used to connect the cylinder joint with the clamping mechanism of the clamping claw for transmitting power;

[0069] The anti-collision guide rail slider group 108 is used for directional guidance so that the anti-collision part and the fixed part can move relative to each other.

[0070] Since the clamping jaw anti-collision mechanism 100 is a prior art, it will not be described in detail here.

[0071] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they are aware of the basic creative concepts. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present invention. Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A new type of multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting plate (301) and a connecting member (302), wherein at least one clamping jaw driving mechanism (200) is arranged on the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate (301), and at least one clamping jaw clamping mechanism (300) is arranged on the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate (301), each of the clamping jaw clamping mechanisms (300) comprises a bearing (315), a bearing connecting shaft (316), a first rotating member (3151) and a second rotating member (3152) symmetrically arranged, a first rotating shaft (3071) and a second rotating shaft (3072) symmetrically arranged, and a first clamping jaw (3091) and a second clamping jaw (3092), the upper end of the connecting member (302) is connected to the piston rod of the clamping jaw driving mechanism (200); the lower end of the connecting member (302) is connected to the inner ring of the bearing (315) via the bearing connecting shaft (316), and the first rotating member (3151) and the second rotating member (3152) are symmetrically arranged. The inner ends of the first rotating member (3151) and the second rotating member (3152) are connected to the outer ring of the bearing (315); the outer end of the first rotating member (3151) is pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft (3071), and the outer end of the second rotating member (3152) is pivotally connected to the second rotating shaft (3072); at least two first clamping jaws (3091) are provided on the first rotating shaft (3071), and at least two second clamping jaws (3092) are provided on the second rotating shaft (3072), and the first clamping jaws (3091) and the second clamping jaws (3092) are arranged correspondingly; the first rotating shaft (3071) is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate (301) through the first rotating shaft seat (3061), and the second rotating shaft (3072) is connected to the lower bottom surface of the mounting plate (301) through the second rotating shaft seat (3062).

2. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 1 is characterized in that : The number of the at least two first clamping jaws (3091) and the at least two second clamping jaws (3092) is 2-10.

3. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that : The bearing (315) is a roller bearing.

4. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that : The clamping jaw driving mechanism (200) is a cylinder.

5. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 4 is characterized in that The clamping jaw driving mechanism (200) further comprises a cylinder mounting member (203), wherein the cylinder mounting member (203) comprises a first mounting plate (2031), a second mounting plate (2032) and a third mounting plate (2033), wherein the second mounting plate (2032) is perpendicular to the first mounting plate (2031) and the third mounting plate (2033), so that the cylinder mounting member (203) is in a Z shape, the cylinder is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate (2031), and the third mounting plate (2033) is fixedly connected to the upper bottom surface of the mounting plate (301).

6. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 4 is characterized in that : It also includes a cylinder piston connecting member (204), the upper end of the cylinder piston connecting member (204) is connected to the piston rod, and the lower end of the cylinder piston connecting member (204) is connected to the upper end of the connecting member (302).

7. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 6 is characterized in that : It also includes a first linear guide rail (206), the guide rail of the first linear guide rail (206) is connected to the third mounting plate (2033), and the slider of the first linear guide rail (206) is connected to the cylinder piston connector (204).

8. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 5 is characterized in that : A limit adjustment screw (205) is provided on one side of the second mounting plate (2032) for limiting the downward limit position of the piston rod of the cylinder.

9. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 4, characterized in that : Also includes a photoelectric switch (208), wherein the photoelectric switch (208) is used to detect and feedback the position signal of the extension or retraction of the piston rod of the cylinder in real time.

10. The novel multi-battery synchronous clamping device suitable for clamping cylindrical batteries according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that : It also includes a photoelectric reflection sensor (308), and the photoelectric reflection sensor (308) is arranged at the upper part between the first clamping jaw (3091) and the second clamping jaw (3092).

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