Battery module side plate feeding system

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of battery processing, and particularly relates to a battery module side plate feeding system which comprises a feeding jig, the feeding jig comprises a base and at least three material frames, the at least three material frames are arranged at intervals in the first direction, each material frame is connected with the base, each material frame is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves penetrating in the first direction, and the positioning grooves are located in the first direction; the positioning grooves are used for allowing the side plates to be at least partially embedded. According to the feeding jig, the multiple positioning grooves penetrating in the length direction of the side plates are formed in the material frames, and when the side plates are placed on the feeding jig, the side plates of different lengths can be embedded into the corresponding positioning grooves of the adjacent material frames of different numbers correspondingly, so that the side plates of different lengths are positioned and fixed correspondingly; and the problem that in the prior art, a feeding mechanism is difficult to adapt to side plates of different sizes is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of battery processing, and particularly relates to a feeding system for the side plates of a battery module. Background Art

[0002] When manufacturing existing power battery modules, side plates, end plates, and cover plates need to be arranged around the battery cells to reinforce and protect the battery cells.

[0003] However, due to the different sizes of side plates corresponding to different specifications of power battery modules, it is difficult for existing side plate feeding mechanisms to adapt to side plates of different sizes. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] This application aims to provide a feeding system for the side plates of a battery module to solve the problem that the existing feeding mechanism is difficult to adapt to side plates of different sizes.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] An embodiment of this application provides a feeding system for the side plates of a battery module, which includes: a feeding fixture, the feeding fixture includes a base and at least three material racks, at least three of the material racks are arranged at intervals in a first direction, each of the material racks is connected to the base, and each of the material racks is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves penetrating in the first direction, and the positioning grooves are used for at least partial embedding of the side plates.

[0007] Optionally, the feeding system for the side plates of the battery module further includes a feeding gripper mechanism;

[0008] The feeding gripper mechanism is arranged above the feeding fixture in the direction of gravity, and the feeding gripper mechanism is used for gripping the side plates. Optionally, the feeding system for the side plates of the battery module further includes a conveying device, the conveying device includes a transfer mechanism, and the transfer mechanism includes: a supporting member, the supporting member is used for supporting the side plates; a jacking assembly, the jacking assembly is connected to the supporting member and is used for driving the supporting member to move in a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; a driving assembly, the driving assembly is connected to the jacking assembly and is used for driving the jacking assembly to move in the first direction.

[0009] Optionally, the conveying device includes a positioning mechanism, and the positioning mechanism is arranged on both opposite sides of the transfer mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes: a processing table, the processing table is provided with a through groove for partial passing of the supporting member; a positioning assembly, the positioning assembly is connected to the processing table and is used for defining the position of the side plates.

[0010] Optionally, the positioning assembly includes: a fixing member, which is arranged on one side of the through slot and connected to the processing table; a telescopic member, which is arranged on the other side of the through slot and connected to the processing table, and a clamping gap for clamping the side panel is formed between the telescopic member and the fixed member.

[0011] Optionally, the battery module side panel loading system further includes a discharge clamp mechanism, which is used to clamp the side panels, and the conveying device is disposed between the loading clamp mechanism and the discharge clamp mechanism.

[0012] Optionally, the battery module side panel feeding system also includes two flipping mechanisms, one of which is arranged at one end of the conveying device close to the loading clamp mechanism, and the other flipping mechanism is arranged at one end of the conveying device close to the discharging clamp mechanism, and the flipping mechanism is used to adjust the placement angle of the side panel.

[0013] Optionally, the flip mechanism includes: a flip bracket; a flip shaft, the flip shaft is rotatably connected to the flip bracket, a plurality of flip claws are arranged at intervals on the flip shaft, and the flip claws are used to clamp the side panel; a driving member, the driving member is connected to the flip shaft, and is used to drive the flip shaft to rotate around its own axis.

[0014] Optionally, the battery module side panel feeding system further includes a cleaning mechanism, which is disposed close to the feeding clamp mechanism and is used for cleaning the side panels.

[0015] Optionally, the battery module side panel feeding system further includes a gluing mechanism, which is disposed on a side of the cleaning mechanism away from the feeding clamping mechanism, and is used for gluing the side panels.

[0016] Optionally, the battery module side panel feeding system further includes a detection mechanism, which is disposed on a side of the gluing mechanism away from the cleaning mechanism, and is used to detect the gluing condition of the side panel.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present application, a plurality of positioning grooves extending along the length direction of the side panels are provided on the material rack. When the side panels are placed on a loading jig, side panels of different lengths can be respectively embedded in the corresponding positioning grooves of adjacent different numbers of material racks, so that the side panels of different lengths can be respectively positioned and fixed, thereby solving the problem in the prior art that the loading mechanism is difficult to adapt to side panels of different sizes.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a side plate feeding system of a battery module in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding jaw mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding jig in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of another feeding jig in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 is a partial schematic structural diagram of a side plate feeding system of a battery module in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a conveying device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 is a partial schematic structural diagram of a conveying device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a positioning mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a discharging jaw mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a flipping mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a glue coating mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a detection mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] 1. Loading gripper mechanism; 11. Loading gantry; 12. Loading gripper; 13. Cross - transfer module; 2. Loading fixture; 21. Base; 22. Material rack; 221. Positioning groove; 3. Conveying device; 31. Transfer mechanism; 311. Supporting member; 312. Lifting assembly; 313. Driving assembly; 32. Positioning mechanism; 321. Processing table; 3211. Through - slot; 322. Positioning assembly; 3221. Fixing member; 3222. Telescopic member; 4. Unloading gripper mechanism; 41. Unloading gantry; 42. Unloading gripper; 5. Flipping mechanism; 51. Flipping bracket; 52. Flipping shaft; 53. Driving member; 54. Flipping gripper; 6. Cleaning mechanism; 61. Cleaning gantry; 62. Cleaning nozzle; 7. Gluing mechanism; 71. Gluing gantry; 72. Gluing head; 8. Detection mechanism; 81. Detection gantry; 82. Detection camera; 9. Side - plate loading trolley; X. First direction; Y. Third direction; Z. Second direction. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in this application without creative efforts belong to the scope protected by this application.

[0036] The terms "first" and "second" in the description and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the description and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0038] In this application, the term "parallel" not only includes the case of absolute parallelism, but also includes the case of approximate parallelism commonly recognized in engineering. For example, "parallel" means that the angle formed by a straight line and a straight line, a straight line and a plane, or a plane and a plane is in the range of -1° to 1°. At the same time, "perpendicular" not only includes the case of absolute perpendicularity, but also includes the case of approximate perpendicularity commonly recognized in engineering. For example, "perpendicular" means that the angle formed by a straight line and a straight line, a straight line and a plane, or a plane and a plane is in the range of 89° to 91°. Equal distance or equal angle not only includes the case of absolute equality, but also includes the case of approximate equality commonly recognized in engineering, that is, a certain error can exist, such as the tolerance range is in the state of -1% to 1%.

[0039] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0040] Refer to Figure 1 - Figure 3 Referring to, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a feeding system for the side plate of a battery module, which includes: a feeding jig 2, the feeding jig 2 includes a base 21 and at least three material racks 22, at least three of the material racks 22 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X, each of the material racks 22 is connected to the base 21, and each of the material racks 22 is provided with a plurality of positioning slots 221 penetrating along the first direction X, and the positioning slots 221 are used for at least partial embedding of the side plate.

[0041] Specifically, the feeding jig 2 includes a base 21 and at least three material racks 22. Among them, the base 21 is a flat plate, and the number of material racks 22 on the base 21 can be three, four or more. The embodiments of the present application do not limit it, and those skilled in the art can flexibly set it according to requirements.

[0042] In this embodiment, the number of the loading fixtures 2 is two, and each loading fixture 2 is provided with four racks 22. The four racks 22 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X. A plurality of positioning slots 221 are uniformly arranged on each rack 22 along the third direction Y, and the positioning slots 221 on two adjacent racks 22 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence along the first direction X. During loading, the operator first places the side plates on the loading fixture 2, so that the side plates with different lengths are respectively inserted into the corresponding plurality of positioning slots 221. The length occupied by two adjacent racks 22 along the first direction X is relatively small, while the length occupied by three adjacent racks 22 or more racks 22 along the first direction X is relatively large. For example, the shorter side plate can be inserted into the positioning slots 221 corresponding to two adjacent racks 22 along the first direction X, while the longer side plate can be inserted into the positioning slots 221 corresponding to three adjacent racks 22 or four adjacent racks 22 along the first direction X in sequence. Finally, the loading gripper 12 is used to pick up the side plates on the loading fixture 2 and transfer them to the next station.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, when the side plates are placed on the loading fixture 2, the side plates with different lengths can be respectively inserted into the positioning slots corresponding to different numbers of adjacent racks, so that the side plates with different lengths can be respectively positioned and fixed, thereby solving the problem that it is difficult for the loading mechanism in the prior art to adapt to side plates of different sizes.

[0044] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the loading fixture 2 can also be fixed on the side plate loading trolley 9. During loading, the operator places the side plates on the loading fixture 2, and then the side plate loading trolley 9 moves into the loading gantry 11, and then the loading gripper 12 is used to pick up the side plates.

[0045] In addition, a detection sensor can also be arranged on the rack 22 to detect whether the side plates are placed correctly, so as to prevent the situation of being placed in the wrong direction or wrongly placed; a device for positioning the side plate loading trolley 9 can also be arranged on the loading gantry 11, such as using components such as a positioning cylinder. When the side plate loading trolley 9 moves into the loading gantry 11, the positioning cylinder can be used to push the side plate loading trolley 9 to move to assist in positioning the side plate loading trolley 9.

[0046] In other embodiments, the loading fixture 2 is made of a non-metallic material to prevent scratching the side plates and ensure the safety performance of the products.

[0047] Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 3 , the side plate loading system of the battery module further includes a loading gripper mechanism 1; the loading gripper mechanism 1 is arranged above the loading fixture 2 along the gravity direction, and the loading gripper mechanism 1 is used to pick up the side plates.

[0048] Specifically, the loading jaw mechanism 1 is located above the loading fixture 2 to facilitate the precise gripping of the side plates by the loading jaw mechanism 1. The loading jaw mechanism 1 includes a loading gantry 11, loading jaws 12, and a transverse movement module 13. The loading jaws 12 are movably connected to the transverse movement module 13, and the transverse movement module 13 is movably connected to the loading gantry 11. Thus, the loading jaws 12 can move along the first direction X and the third direction Y to facilitate the gripping of the side plates on the loading fixture 2. In addition, in this embodiment, the loading jaws 12 can grip one side plate at a time or two side plates simultaneously.

[0049] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figures 5 - 7 , the side plate loading system of the battery module further includes a conveying device 3. The conveying device 3 includes a transfer mechanism 31. The transfer mechanism 31 includes: a supporting member 311 for supporting the side plate; a lifting assembly 312 connected to the supporting member 311 for driving the supporting member 311 to move along the second direction Z, which is perpendicular to the first direction X; and a driving assembly 313 connected to the lifting assembly 312 for driving the lifting assembly 312 to move along the first direction X.

[0050] Specifically, the supporting member 311 includes a middle part and two end parts connected integrally. The two end parts are respectively arranged at both ends of the middle part along the third direction Y, and the dimension of the end part along the first direction X is smaller than that of the middle part.

[0051] The lifting assembly 312 can be a cylinder or an electric push rod, as long as it can generate a linear driving force along the second direction Z. The embodiment of the present application does not limit it. Through the lifting assembly 312, the side plate can be driven to move reciprocally along the second direction Z to enable the side plate to reach different workstations for other equipment to process the side plate.

[0052] The driving assembly 313 can be a linear motor or can be replaced by an electric push rod. Connecting the driving assembly 313 and the lifting assembly 312 can drive the lifting assembly 312 to move reciprocally along the first direction X to achieve the purpose of transporting the side plate.

[0053] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the conveying device 3 includes a positioning mechanism 32. The positioning mechanisms 32 are arranged on both opposite sides of the transfer mechanism 31. The positioning mechanism 32 includes: a processing table 321 provided with a through slot 3211 for a part of the supporting member 311 to pass through; and a positioning assembly 322 connected to the processing table 321 for defining the position of the side plate.

[0054] Specifically, the through slot 3211 is a rectangular slot. The end of the supporting member 311 can pass through the through slot 3211, so that the side plate placed on the processing table 321 can be lifted by means of the supporting member 311, and then the side plate can be transported to the next working station by means of the supporting member 311.

[0055] In addition, the positioning assembly 322 can limit the position of the side plate by means of clamping, or can limit the position of the side plate by means of electromagnetic attraction. The embodiments of the present application do not limit it.

[0056] In this embodiment, a processing table 321 is provided at each working station, and a positioning assembly 322 is provided on the processing table 321. The position of the side plate is limited by means of the positioning assembly 322 to prevent the side plate from moving, thereby improving the processing accuracy.

[0057] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the positioning assembly 322 includes: a fixing member 3221, the fixing member 3221 is arranged on one side of the through slot 3211, and the fixing member 3221 is connected to the processing table 321; a telescopic member 3222, the telescopic member 3222 is arranged on the other side of the through slot 3211, the telescopic member 3222 is connected to the processing table 321, and a clamping gap for clamping the side plate is formed between the telescopic member 3222 and the fixing member 3221.

[0058] Specifically, the fixing member 3221 is fixedly connected to the processing table 321, and the fixing member 3221 serves as a positioning reference for the side plate. The telescopic member 3222 can be a cylinder or an electric push rod. The telescopic member 3222 and the fixing member 3221 are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction X, and the telescopic member 3222 is fixedly connected to the processing table 321.

[0059] During positioning, the telescopic member 3222 pushes the side plate to move towards the side close to the fixing member 3221 until the side plate is clamped by the telescopic member 3222 and the fixing member 3221, thereby limiting the position of the side plate, improving the processing accuracy, and further improving the product quality.

[0060] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 9 , the side plate feeding system of the battery module further includes a discharging gripper mechanism 4, the discharging gripper mechanism 4 is used to grip the side plate, and the conveying device 3 is arranged between the feeding gripper mechanism 1 and the discharging gripper mechanism 4.

[0061] Specifically, the discharging gripper mechanism 4 includes a discharging gantry 41 and a discharging gripper 42. The discharging gripper 42 is movably connected to the discharging gantry 41 and can reciprocate along the first direction X and the third direction Y, so as to facilitate gripping the side plate and transporting the side plate to the next working station.

[0062] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 10 , the side plate loading system of the battery module further includes two flipping mechanisms 5. One of the flipping mechanisms 5 is arranged at one end of the conveying device 3 close to the loading gripper mechanism 1, and the other flipping mechanism 5 is arranged at one end of the conveying device 3 close to the discharging gripper mechanism 4. The flipping mechanism 5 is used to adjust the placing angle of the side plate.

[0063] Specifically, the side plate on the loading fixture 2 is placed vertically. After being gripped by the loading gripper 12, it needs to be placed flat on the conveying device 3 to facilitate subsequent processing of the side plate by other equipment.

[0064] In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 5 can be composed of a suction attachment and a rotating shaft. The suction attachment can be fixed on the rotating shaft. The suction attachment can fix the side plate by magnetic attraction or negative pressure adsorption, and then drive the side plate to rotate through the rotating shaft, so as to change the placing angle of the side plate and place the side plate flat on the conveying device 3.

[0065] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 10 , the flipping mechanism 5 includes: a flipping bracket 51; a flipping shaft 52, the flipping shaft 52 is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 51, and a plurality of flipping grippers 54 are arranged at intervals on the flipping shaft 52, and the flipping grippers 54 are used for gripping the side plate; a driving member 53, the driving member 53 is connected to the flipping shaft 52 and is used to drive the flipping shaft 52 to rotate around its own axis.

[0066] Specifically, the number of the flipping shafts 52 is two, and the two flipping shafts 52 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X. The axis direction of the flipping shaft 52 is parallel to the third direction Y; four flipping grippers 54 are arranged at intervals on each flipping shaft 52, and the flipping grippers 54 are fixedly connected to the flipping shaft 52.

[0067] When the flipping mechanism 5 works, the loading gripper 12 first transports the side plate to the flipping gripper 54. The flipping gripper 54 grips and fixes the side plate, and then the flipping shaft 52 rotates around its own axis driven by the driving member 53 until the side plate is turned down to the horizontal state. Then the flipping gripper 54 releases the side plate, and the side plate is placed on the lower processing table 321.

[0068] In this embodiment, the placement angle of the side panel is adjusted by the turning mechanism 5, so as to facilitate the transportation of the side panel by the conveying device 3 and to facilitate the processing of the side panel.

[0069] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 11 The battery module side panel feeding system further includes a cleaning mechanism 6, which is disposed close to the feeding clamp mechanism 1 and is used for cleaning the side panels.

[0070] Specifically, a processing table 321 is arranged directly below the cleaning mechanism 6, and the cleaning mechanism 6 includes a cleaning gantry 61 and a cleaning nozzle 62, and the cleaning nozzle 62 is movably connected to the cleaning gantry 61, and the cleaning nozzle 62 can reciprocate along the first direction X and the third direction Y, so as to realize cleaning of the entire side plate. In addition, the cleaning nozzle 62 can use plasma to clean the side plate.

[0071] When the cleaning mechanism 6 is working, the side panel is transported by the supporting member 311 from the adjacent processing table 321 to the processing table 321 directly below the cleaning mechanism 6, and the side panel is fixed by the positioning assembly 322, and then the side panel is cleaned by the cleaning nozzle 62, thereby reducing impurities on the surface of the side panel to facilitate subsequent gluing.

[0072] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 12 The battery module side panel feeding system further includes a gluing mechanism 7, which is disposed on a side of the cleaning mechanism 6 away from the feeding clamp mechanism 1, and is used for gluing the side panels.

[0073] Specifically, a processing table 321 is arranged directly below the gluing mechanism 7. The gluing mechanism 7 includes a gluing gantry 71 and a gluing head 72. The gluing head 72 is movably connected to the gluing gantry 71. The gluing head 72 can reciprocate along the first direction X and the third direction Y, so that the entire surface of the side panel can be glued.

[0074] When the gluing mechanism 7 is working, the side plate is transported by the supporting member 311 from the adjacent processing table 321 to the processing table 321 directly below the gluing mechanism 7 , and the side plate is fixed by the positioning assembly 322 , and then the side plate is glued by the gluing head 72 .

[0075] In addition, the glue coating mechanism 7 has a regular self-inspection function of the glue liquid to ensure the shape, accuracy, hardness, etc. of the glue after coating. The glue coating mechanism 7 is designed with waste glue barrels on both sides along the first direction X, and the mixed glue is regularly and quantitatively discharged into the waste glue barrel to prevent the glue from hardening and clogging in the pipeline.

[0076] Optionally, in a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 1 andFigure 13 , the side plate loading system of the battery module further includes a detection mechanism 8, which is arranged on the side of the glue application mechanism 7 away from the cleaning mechanism 6, and the detection mechanism 8 is used to detect the glue application condition of the side plate.

[0077] Specifically, a processing table 321 is arranged directly below the detection mechanism 8. The detection mechanism 8 includes a detection gantry 81 and a detection camera 82. The detection camera 82 is movably connected to the detection gantry 81, and the detection camera 82 can reciprocate along the first direction X and the third direction Y, so as to detect the glue application area of the entire side plate to ensure the quality of the product.

[0078] When the detection mechanism 8 is working, the side plate is transported from the adjacent processing table 321 to the processing table 321 directly below the detection mechanism 8 by the supporting member 311, and the side plate is fixed by the positioning assembly 322. Then, the glue application surface of the side plate is detected by the detection camera 82, and the detection data is synchronized to the production information management system, so as to determine whether the glue application of the side plate is qualified. After the detection is completed, the side plate is transported to the processing table 321 below the discharging gripper mechanism 4 by the supporting member 311, waiting to be grabbed by the discharging gripper 42.

[0079] In the description of this specification, the description of reference terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0080] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding system for the side plate of a battery module, characterized in that, Including: The loading fixture (2) includes a base (21) and at least three racks (22). The at least three racks (22) are arranged at intervals along the first direction (X). Each rack (22) is connected to the base (21). Each rack (22) is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves (221) penetrating along the first direction (X), and the positioning grooves (221) are used for at least partial embedding of the side plate.

2. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a loading jaw mechanism (1); The loading jaw mechanism (1) is arranged above the loading fixture (2) along the gravity direction, and the loading jaw mechanism (1) is used for gripping the side plate.

3. The battery module side plate loading system according to claim 2, wherein It further includes a conveying device (3). The conveying device (3) includes a transfer mechanism (31). The transfer mechanism (31) includes: A supporting member (311) for supporting the side plate; A lifting assembly (312) connected to the supporting member (311) for driving the supporting member (311) to move along the second direction (Z), and the second direction (Z) is perpendicular to the first direction (X); A driving assembly (313) connected to the lifting assembly (312) for driving the lifting assembly (312) to move along the first direction (X).

4. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 3, wherein, The conveying device (3) includes a positioning mechanism (32). The positioning mechanism (32) is arranged on both opposite sides of the transfer mechanism (31). The positioning mechanism (32) includes: A processing table (321) provided with a through groove (3211) for partial passing of the supporting member (311); A positioning assembly (322) connected to the processing table (321) for defining the position of the side plate.

5. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning assembly (322) includes: A fixing member (3221) arranged on one side of the through groove (3211) and connected to the processing table (321); A telescopic member (3222) arranged on the other side of the through groove (3211) and connected to the processing table (321). A clamping gap for clamping the side plate is formed between the telescopic member (3222) and the fixing member (3221).

6. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 3, wherein, It further includes an unloading jaw mechanism (4) for gripping the side plate. The conveying device (3) is arranged between the loading jaw mechanism (1) and the unloading jaw mechanism (4).

7. The battery module side plate loading system according to claim 6, wherein, It further includes two flipping mechanisms (5). One flipping mechanism (5) is arranged at one end of the conveying device (3) close to the loading jaw mechanism (1), and the other flipping mechanism (5) is arranged at the other end of the conveying device (3) close to the unloading jaw mechanism (4). The flipping mechanism (5) is used for adjusting the placing angle of the side plate.

8. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 7, wherein The flipping mechanism (5) includes: A flipping bracket (51); A rotation shaft (52), the rotation shaft (52) is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket (51), and a plurality of flipping jaws (54) are arranged at intervals on the rotation shaft (52), and the flipping jaws (54) are used for clamping the side plates; A driving member (53), the driving member (53) is connected to the rotation shaft (52) and is used for driving the rotation shaft (52) to rotate around its own axis.

9. The battery module side plate loading system according to claim 2, wherein It further includes a cleaning mechanism (6), the cleaning mechanism (6) is arranged close to the loading jaw mechanism (1), and the cleaning mechanism (6) is used for cleaning the side plates.

10. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 9, characterized in that, It further includes a gluing mechanism (7), the gluing mechanism (7) is arranged on the side of the cleaning mechanism (6) away from the loading jaw mechanism (1), and the gluing mechanism (7) is used for gluing the side plates.

11. The battery module side plate feeding system according to claim 10, characterized in that, It further includes a detection mechanism (8), the detection mechanism (8) is arranged on the side of the gluing mechanism (7) away from the cleaning mechanism (6), and the detection mechanism (8) is used for detecting the gluing condition of the side plates.

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