Automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces

By using robots and conveyor belt systems in the cleaning device to automatically handle the cleaning process of lithium battery cover connecting plates, the high cost and low efficiency problems caused by manual operation are solved, and efficient and safe automatic cleaning is achieved.

CN223128865UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22陕西科达利五金塑胶有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422243939.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-13
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-13

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Technical Problem

The cleaning process of existing lithium battery cover connecting plates relies on manual operations, resulting in high labor costs, high labor intensity and low efficiency.

Method used

A robot is used instead of manual operation, combined with conveyor belt and limit switch control, to realize the automatic conveying and cleaning of the cleaning frame and cleaning sub-basket, and reduce the working process of people.

Benefits of technology

It reduces labor costs, reduces labor intensity, improves operating efficiency, and improves operational safety and automation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cleaning device for a connecting piece. The automatic connecting piece cleaning device comprises a cleaning machine, a cleaning frame is arranged on one side of the cleaning machine, a first supporting table is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning frame and used for supporting the cleaning frame, and a mechanical arm is installed on one side of the cleaning machine. According to the automatic cleaning device for the connecting pieces, the mechanical arm is installed on one side of the cleaning machine, manual work is replaced with the mechanical arm, the cleaning sub-baskets are placed in the cleaning frame, then the cleaning frame is lifted through the mechanical arm and placed on the cleaning frame fixing table, then cleaning is automatically completed, and finally the cleaning frame is taken down through the mechanical arm. Therefore, manual operation links are reduced, labor cost is reduced, labor intensity is relieved, operation efficiency is improved, and operation safety is improved to a certain extent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning devices, in particular to an automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces. Background Art

[0002] The connecting piece of the lithium battery cover plate is an important part of the lithium battery cover plate assembly and is usually made of conductive material. The main function of the connecting piece of the lithium battery cover plate is current conduction. Inside the battery, the top cover pole, the adapter piece and the battery core tab are welded and conducted to ensure the smooth flow of the charging and discharging current of the battery core. In the module, the top cover pole is laser welded and bolted to the bus bar to form series / parallel connection. In addition to current conduction, the cover plate connecting piece also plays a certain role in fixing and supporting in the battery structure, maintaining the stability of the internal structure of the battery. The connecting piece of the lithium battery cover plate usually uses a punching machine to punch the raw material into various metal parts, and after cleaning, it is assembled.

[0003] For the existing cleaning of the connecting piece of the lithium battery cover plate, mainly the connecting piece is manually placed into the cleaning frame by a person, and then the cleaning frame is manually placed on the cleaning frame fixing table of the cleaning machine. The cleaning machine automatically sends the cleaning frame into the cleaning chamber of the cleaning machine for cleaning. After the cleaning is completed, the cleaning frame is automatically sent out of the cleaning chamber. The connecting piece and the cleaning frame are completely arranged, sorted and moved manually by a person, which not only requires a large amount of manpower, but also has a large operation intensity, low efficiency during long-term operation, and high labor cost.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces to solve the above technical problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces, which can reduce labor costs and reduce labor intensity.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces includes: a cleaning machine, on which a cleaning frame fixing table is arranged, a cleaning frame is arranged on one side of the cleaning machine, the cleaning frame fixing table is used for placing the cleaning frame, a first support platform is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning frame, the first support platform is used for supporting the cleaning frame, a manipulator is installed on one side of the cleaning machine, the manipulator can clamp and place the cleaning sub-basket placed manually on one side into the cleaning frame, and the manipulator can also place the cleaning frame with the cleaning sub-basket on the cleaning frame fixing table. It should be noted that both the cleaning frame and the cleaning sub-basket are of a hollow structure welded by stainless steel materials, and a plurality of storage grids are uniformly arranged on the cleaning sub-basket, and one connecting piece is inserted and placed in each storage grid.

[0008] Preferably, a second support platform and a third support platform are arranged on the outer side of the manipulator. The cleaning sub-basket to be cleaned is placed on the second support platform, and the cleaned cleaning frame is placed on the third support platform.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting piece automatic cleaning device further includes an automatic conveying mechanism. The automatic conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, and a third conveyor belt. The first conveyor belt is used to convey the cleaning sub-basket to be cleaned, the second conveyor belt is used to convey the empty cleaning frame, and the third conveyor belt is used to convey the cleaned cleaning frame.

[0010] Preferably, a limit plate is installed on one side of the first conveyor belt, and a first limit switch is installed on the limit plate. The first limit switch is connected to the control system of the first conveyor belt. When the cleaning sub-basket is conveyed to one side of the manipulator by the first conveyor belt and presses on the first limit switch on the limit plate, the first limit switch is closed. The closing of the first limit switch connects the pause signal circuit of the first conveyor belt, and then the first conveyor belt stops running.

[0011] Preferably, a second limit switch is installed on the top of the first support platform. The second limit switch is connected to the control system of the second conveyor belt, enabling the second conveyor belt to run intermittently.

[0012] Preferably, a transition plate is installed on one side of the top of the first support platform. The transition plate is close to the second conveyor belt, reducing the gap between the first support platform and the second conveyor belt, and facilitating the cleaning frame to be sent to the top of the first support platform through the second conveyor belt.

[0013] Preferably, two guiding plates are installed on the top of the first support platform. One end of the two guiding plates is bent to facilitate the cleaning frame to align with the second limit switch.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) By installing a manipulator on one side of the cleaning machine, the utility model uses the manipulator to replace manual labor, puts the cleaning sub-basket into the cleaning frame, then lifts the cleaning frame by the manipulator, places it on the cleaning frame fixing platform, and then automatically completes the cleaning. Finally, the cleaning frame is removed by the manipulator, thereby reducing the manual operation links, lowering the labor cost, reducing the labor intensity, improving the operation efficiency, and also improving the operation safety to a certain extent;

[0016] (2) By arranging the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt, and the third conveyor belt, the utility model can further reduce the manpower requirement in the connecting piece cleaning link and improve the automation degree of the device;

[0017] (3) By arranging the limit plate and installing the first limit switch on the side of the limit plate, the utility model can conveniently control the intermittent operation of the first conveyor belt, which is beneficial to energy conservation;

[0018] (4) By installing a second limit switch on the top of the first support platform, the present utility model enables the second conveyor belt to run intermittently, which is beneficial to energy conservation;

[0019] (5) By installing a transition plate on one side of the first support platform, the present utility model can conveniently guide the cleaning frame to the top of the first support platform;

[0020] (6) By installing two guiding plates on the top of the first support platform, the present utility model can conveniently guide the cleaning frame to align with the second limit switch, enabling the second limit switch to be triggered normally. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces provided by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces shown;

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the first support platform in the automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces shown.

[0025] Among them, the names corresponding to the reference numerals are: 1 - cleaning machine, 2 - manipulator, 3 - first support platform, 4 - cleaning frame, 5 - cleaning sub - basket, 6 - cleaning frame fixing platform, 7 - limiting plate, 8 - second support platform, 9 - third support platform, 10 - first conveyor belt, 11 - second conveyor belt, 12 - third conveyor belt, 13 - first limit switch, 14 - transition plate, 15 - guiding plate, 16 - second limit switch. Detailed Embodiment

[0026] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the description of the drawings and embodiments. The implementation manners of the present utility model include but are not limited to the following embodiments.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] As Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, the automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces provided by the present utility model includes: a cleaning machine 1, on which a cleaning frame fixing table 6 is provided. The cleaning frame fixing table 6 is used to place a cleaning frame 4. The cleaning frame 4 is arranged on one side of the cleaning machine 1. A first support table 3 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning frame 4, and the first support table 3 is used to support the cleaning frame 4. A manipulator 2 is installed on one side of the cleaning machine 1. The manipulator 2 can pick up a cleaning sub-basket 5 placed manually on one side and place it in the cleaning frame 4. The manipulator 2 can also place the cleaning frame 4 containing the cleaning sub-basket 5 on the cleaning frame fixing table 6. It should be noted that both the cleaning frame 4 and the cleaning sub-basket 5 are hollow structures welded by stainless steel materials. A plurality of storage grids are uniformly arranged on the cleaning sub-basket 5, and one connecting piece is inserted and placed in each storage grid. During use, the cleaning frame 4 and the cleaning sub-basket 5 are manually moved to a designated position near the manipulator 2. Among them, the empty cleaning frame 4 is placed on the top of the first support table 3. Then, the manipulator 2 stacks the cleaning sub-baskets 5 filled with connecting pieces in the cleaning frame 4. After the cleaning sub-baskets 5 are stacked for a certain number of layers, the manipulator 2 picks up the cleaning frame 4 and places it in the cleaning frame fixing table 6 of the cleaning machine 1. Then, the cleaning machine 1 can perform a cleaning operation on the cleaning frame 4 on the cleaning frame fixing table 6, and thus perform a cleaning operation on the connecting pieces in the cleaning sub-basket 5. After the automatic cleaning by the cleaning machine 1 is completed, the manipulator 2 removes the cleaning frame 4 on the cleaning frame fixing table 6, and then the cleaning frame 4 is manually transported away for subsequent processing.

[0029] By installing a manipulator 2 on one side of the cleaning machine 1, using the manipulator 2 to replace manual labor, putting the cleaning sub-basket 5 into the cleaning frame 4, then lifting the cleaning frame 4 by the manipulator 2 and placing it on the cleaning frame fixing table 6, and then automatically completing the cleaning. Finally, using the manipulator 2 to remove the cleaning frame 4, thus reducing the manual operation links, reducing the labor cost, reducing the labor intensity, improving the operation efficiency, and also improving the operation safety to a certain extent.

[0030] Embodiment 2:

[0031] As Figure 1 shown, a second support table 8 and a third support table 9 are arranged outside the manipulator 2. Among them, the cleaning sub-basket 5 to be cleaned is placed on the second support table 8, and the cleaned cleaning frame 4 is placed on the third support table 9. During use, the cleaning sub-baskets 5 to be cleaned (with connecting pieces inserted in the cleaning sub-baskets 5) are manually placed on the top of the second support table 8. The manipulator 2 sequentially loads these cleaning sub-baskets 5 into the cleaning frame 4 on the top of the first support table 3, and then the manipulator 2 places the cleaning frame 4 on the cleaning fixing table 6 of the cleaning machine 1 for cleaning operation. After the operation is completed, the manipulator 2 places the cleaned cleaning frame 2 together with the cleaning sub-baskets 5 inside on the top of the third support table 9, and then the cleaning frame 2 is manually transported to the next link.

[0032] By setting the second support platform 8 and the third support platform 9, it is convenient to place the cleaning sub-basket 5 to be cleaned and the cleaning frame 4 that has been cleaned.

[0033] Embodiment 3:

[0034] As Figures 2-3 shown, in this embodiment, the connecting piece automatic cleaning device further includes an automatic conveying mechanism. The automatic conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt 10, a second conveyor belt 11, and a third conveyor belt 12. Among them, the first conveyor belt 10 is used to convey the cleaning sub-basket 5 to be cleaned, the second conveyor belt 11 is used to convey the empty cleaning frame 4, and the third conveyor belt 12 is used to convey the cleaned cleaning frame 4. When in use, the second conveyor belt 11 automatically sends the empty cleaning frame 4 to the first support platform 3. In the previous process, the automatic basket inserting device inserts the empty cleaning sub-basket 5 full of connecting pieces, and then the cleaning sub-basket 5 is placed on the first conveyor belt 10. The first conveyor belt 10 conveys the cleaning sub-basket 5 to the side of the manipulator 2. The manipulator 2 takes the cleaning sub-basket 5 on the first conveyor belt 10 and puts it into the cleaning frame 4. The cleaning frame 4 that has been cleaned on the cleaning machine 1 is taken away by the manipulator 2 and placed on the third conveyor belt 12, and is conveyed to the next process by the third conveyor belt 12. In this embodiment, the feeding at the loading station and the receiving at the unloading station are unmanned, further reducing the manpower and improving the automation degree of the cleaning process.

[0035] By setting the first conveyor belt 10, the second conveyor belt 11, and the third conveyor belt 12, the manpower requirement in the connecting piece cleaning link can be further reduced, and the automation degree of the device is improved.

[0036] Embodiment 4:

[0037] As Figures 2-3 shown, a limit plate 7 is installed on one side of the first conveyor belt 10. A first limit switch 13 is installed on the limit plate 7. The first limit switch 13 is connected to the control system of the first conveyor belt 10. When the cleaning sub-basket 5 is conveyed to the side of the manipulator 2 by the first conveyor belt 10 and presses on the first limit switch 13 on the limit plate 7, the first limit switch 13 is closed. When the first limit switch 13 is closed, the pause signal circuit of the first conveyor belt 10 is turned on, and then the first conveyor belt 10 stops running until the manipulator 2 takes away the cleaning sub-basket 5, and then the first conveyor belt 10 resumes running and conveys the next cleaning sub-basket 5 to this position. This process is repeated to convey the cleaning sub-baskets 5 one by one.

[0038] By setting the limit plate 7 and installing the first limit switch 13 on the side of the limit plate 7, it is convenient to control the intermittent operation of the first conveyor belt 10, which is beneficial to energy conservation.

[0039] Embodiment 5:

[0040] AsFigure 4 As shown, similar to the previous embodiment, a second limit switch 16 is installed on the top of the first support platform 3. The second limit switch 16 is connected to the control system of the second conveyor belt 11. Its usage process is similar to that of the previous embodiment and will not be elaborated here. The use of the second limit switch 16 enables the second conveyor belt 11 to run intermittently.

[0041] By installing the second limit switch 16 on the top of the first support platform 3, the second conveyor belt 11 can run intermittently, which is beneficial to energy conservation.

[0042] Embodiment 6:

[0043] As Figure 4 shown, this embodiment is used in conjunction with Embodiment 3. A transition plate 14 is installed on one side of the top of the first support platform 3. Since both ends of the second conveyor belt 11 are arc-shaped, the transition plate 14 is close to the second conveyor belt 11, reducing the gap between the first support platform 3 and the second conveyor belt 11, facilitating the cleaning frame 4 to be sent to the top of the first support platform 3 via the second conveyor belt 11.

[0044] By installing the transition plate 14 on one side of the first support platform 3, it is possible to conveniently guide the cleaning frame 4 and guide the cleaning frame 4 to the top of the first support platform 3.

[0045] Embodiment 7:

[0046] As Figure 4 shown, this embodiment is used in conjunction with Embodiment 5. Two guide plates 15 are installed on the top of the first support platform 3. One end of the two guide plates 15 is bent. Specifically, as Figure 4 shown, one side of the two guide plates 15 opens in opposite directions. The cleaning frame 4 enters between the two guide plates 15 and is guided by the two guide plates 15 so that it is exactly aligned with the second limit switch 16, preventing the hollow part of the cleaning frame 4 from aligning with the second limit switch 16 and unable to cause the second limit switch 16 to be pressed.

[0047] By installing two guide plates 15 on the top of the first support platform 3, it is possible to conveniently guide the cleaning frame 4 to align with the second limit switch 16, enabling the second limit switch 16 to be normally triggered.

[0048] Working principle: During use, manually move the cleaning basket 4 and the cleaning sub-basket 5 to the designated position near the manipulator 2. Among them, the empty cleaning basket 4 is placed on the top of the first support platform 3. Then, the manipulator 2 stacks the cleaning sub-baskets 5 filled with connecting pieces in the cleaning basket 4. After the cleaning sub-baskets 5 are stacked to a certain number of layers, the manipulator 2 grabs the cleaning basket 4 and places it in the cleaning basket fixing table 6 of the cleaning machine 1. Then, the cleaning machine 1 can perform a cleaning operation on the cleaning basket 4 on the cleaning basket fixing table 6, and thus perform a cleaning operation on the connecting pieces in the cleaning sub-basket 5. After the automatic cleaning by the cleaning machine 1 is completed, the manipulator 2 removes the cleaning basket 4 on the cleaning basket fixing table 6, and then manually transports the cleaning basket 4 away for subsequent processing.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces, characterized in that, Including: A cleaning machine (1), on one side of the cleaning machine (1) there is a cleaning frame (4), at the bottom of the cleaning frame (4) there is a first support platform (3), the first support platform (3) is used to support the cleaning frame (4), and on one side of the cleaning machine (1) a manipulator (2) is installed.

2. The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces according to claim 1, wherein, On the outer side of the manipulator (2) there are a second support platform (8) and a third support platform (9).

3. The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting piece automatic cleaning device further includes an automatic conveying mechanism, and the automatic conveying mechanism includes a first conveyor belt (10), a second conveyor belt (11) and a third conveyor belt (12).

4. The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces according to claim 3, characterized in that, On one side of the first conveyor belt (10) a limit plate (7) is installed, on the limit plate (7) a first limit switch (13) is installed, and the first limit switch (13) is connected to the first conveyor belt (10).

5. The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces according to claim 3, characterized in that, On the top of the first support platform (3) a second limit switch (16) is installed, and the second limit switch (16) is connected to the second conveyor belt (11).

6. The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces according to claim 3, characterized in that, On one side of the top of the first support platform (3) a transition plate (14) is installed, and the transition plate (14) is close to the second conveyor belt (11).

7. The automatic cleaning device for connecting pieces according to claim 5, characterized in that, On the top of the first support platform (3) two guide plates (15) are installed to facilitate the cleaning frame (4) to align with the second limit switch (16).