Feeding mechanism for assembly line

Abstract

The utility model relates to a feeding mechanism for an assembly line, which comprises a workbench and a charging tray, and the top of the workbench is provided with a feeding groove; according to the feeding mechanism for the assembly line, by arranging the adsorption assembly, the effect of grabbing or adsorbing batteries of different sizes and models can be effectively achieved in the using process of the feeding mechanism, and the adaptability of the feeding mechanism in the using process is effectively improved; meanwhile, the effect of adsorbing batteries with different sizes can be achieved without replacing an adsorption air tap, and the situation that the working efficiency is reduced due to replacement of the adsorption air tap is effectively avoided; by arranging the adjusting assembly, a worker can effectively and conveniently adjust the position of the adsorption air nozzle in the using process, so that the adsorption air nozzle can adapt to batteries of different sizes, the situation that the adsorption air nozzle needs to be manually adjusted is effectively avoided, and the adaptability of the adsorption air nozzle is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding mechanisms, in particular to a feeding mechanism for an assembly line. Background Art

[0002] A battery assembly line is an automated or semi-automated production line. It can be categorized into various types, such as lithium battery assembly lines, energy storage battery assembly lines, and power battery pack assembly lines, depending on the battery type and application. These lines typically include multiple steps, including feeding, welding, testing, and packaging, utilizing advanced automation equipment and technology to achieve an efficient and precise production process.

[0003] The loading mechanism of the battery assembly line in the prior art usually adopts pneumatic adsorption to grab the battery. Although this method can achieve a good loading effect; however, the pneumatic suction nozzle is usually fixed, so when the size of the product changes or the nozzle needs to be replaced to achieve the loading effect; in the process of replacing the pneumatic suction nozzle, it is usually necessary to shut down the equipment, which will affect the work efficiency, and the staff need to borrow tools to achieve the replacement effect. The replacement efficiency is low, and the need to purchase different pneumatic suction nozzles increases its use cost; therefore, a loading mechanism for an assembly line is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a loading mechanism for an assembly line, which has the advantages of being able to load batteries of different models and sizes, and solves the problem of low efficiency in replacing suction nozzles in the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a loading mechanism for an assembly line, comprising a workbench and a material tray, wherein a loading trough is provided on the top of the workbench, a vertical linear module is provided at the bottom of the loading trough, the vertical linear module is transmission-connected to the loading platform for vertically conveying the material tray, and a conveyor belt is provided on the workbench for horizontally conveying the material tray;

[0006] A transverse linear module is provided on the top of the workbench, the transverse linear module is transmission-connected to a first transmission arm, and the first transmission arm is fixedly connected to an adsorption component;

[0007] The adsorption assembly includes a connection platform, which is fixedly connected to the first transmission arm. One side of the connection platform is fixedly connected with an electric turntable, and the other end of the electric turntable is fixedly connected with an installation platform. Two clamping jaws are fixedly connected to the top of the installation platform, and an adsorption nozzle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation platform. A connection port for connecting with a pneumatic device is arranged on the adsorption nozzle, and a rubber ring for sealing is arranged at the bottom of the adsorption nozzle. A connection groove is formed at the bottom of the installation platform, and a sliding platform is fixedly connected to the top of the adsorption nozzle. The sliding platform is slidably connected to the connection groove.

[0008] Furthermore, an adjustment assembly for driving the adsorption nozzle is arranged at one end of the installation platform. The adjustment assembly includes a drive motor, which is fixedly connected to the installation platform. The output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected with a bidirectional lead screw, and the bidirectional lead screw is threadedly connected to the two sliding platforms.

[0009] Furthermore, electric push rods are also arranged on both sides of the loading chute, and a clamping block for fixing the tray is fixedly connected to the push rod end of the electric push rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of material placing grooves are arranged on the tray, and batteries are arranged in the material placing grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, an assembly platform for assembling the batteries is also arranged on the top of the workbench.

[0012] Furthermore, a longitudinal linear module for conveying the batteries is also arranged on the top of the workbench, and a second transmission arm for clamping the batteries is arranged on the longitudinal linear module.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] First, the feeding mechanism for the assembly line can effectively achieve the effect of grasping or adsorbing batteries of different sizes and models during use by setting the adsorption assembly, effectively increasing its adaptability during use. At the same time, it can achieve the effect of adsorbing batteries of different sizes without replacing the adsorption nozzle, effectively avoiding the situation of reduced work efficiency caused by replacing the adsorption nozzle.

[0015] Second, the feeding mechanism for the assembly line can effectively facilitate the staff to adjust the position of the adsorption nozzle during use by setting the adjustment assembly, so that the adsorption nozzle can adapt to batteries of different sizes. This method effectively avoids the need for manual adjustment, increasing the adaptability of the adsorption nozzle. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 Front view of the structure of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at position A;

[0019] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the adsorption assembly of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the bottom of the adsorption assembly of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1, workbench; 11, loading chute; 111, electric push rod; 112, clamping block; 13, horizontal linear module; 14, first transmission arm; 15, vertical linear module; 16, second transmission arm; 17, conveyor belt; 181, assembly table; 18, vertical linear module; 19, loading table; 2, tray; 21, discharging chute; 22, battery; 3, adsorption assembly; 31, connection table; 32, electric turntable; 33, mounting table; 34, adsorption nozzle; 35, connection port; 36, jaw; 37, rubber ring; 38, connection groove; 39, slide table; 4, adjustment assembly; 41, drive motor; 42, bidirectional lead screw. Specific embodiments

[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Embodiment 1:

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-5, A feeding mechanism for an assembly line in this embodiment includes a workbench 1 and a tray 2, and is characterized in that: a feeding groove 11 is formed at the top of the workbench 1, a vertical linear module 18 is arranged at the bottom of the feeding groove 11, the vertical linear module 18 is drivingly connected to a feeding table 19 for vertically conveying the tray 2, and a conveyor belt 17 for horizontally conveying the tray 2 is arranged on the workbench 1; a horizontal linear module 13 is arranged at the top of the workbench 1, the horizontal linear module 13 is drivingly connected to a first transmission arm 14, and the first transmission arm 14 is fixedly connected to an adsorption assembly 3; the adsorption assembly 3 includes a connection platform 31, the connection platform 31 is fixedly connected to the first transmission arm 14, an electric turntable 32 is fixedly connected to one side surface of the connection platform 31, the other end of the electric turntable 32 is fixedly connected to an installation platform 33, two clamping jaws 36 are fixedly connected to the top of the installation platform 33, an adsorption nozzle 34 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation platform 33, a connection port 35 for connecting with a pneumatic device is arranged on the adsorption nozzle 34, a rubber ring 37 for sealing is arranged at the bottom of the adsorption nozzle 34, a connection groove 38 is formed at the bottom of the installation platform 33, and a sliding platform 39 is fixedly connected to the top of the adsorption nozzle 34, and the sliding platform 39 is slidably connected to the connection groove 38.

[0025] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment: during actual use, the staff can place the tray 2 on the conveyor belt 17, and then convey it to the feeding table 19 under the conveying effect of the conveyor belt 17. Subsequently, the staff can control the vertical linear module 18 to drive the feeding table 19 and the tray 2 to generate an upward displacement effect until it is located above the feeding groove 11; subsequently, the staff can control the horizontal linear module 13 to drive the first transmission arm 14 and the adsorption assembly 3 to adsorb the battery 22 in the tray 2.

[0026] When it is necessary to adsorb or fix batteries 22 of different sizes or models, the staff can control the adjustment assembly 4 to drive the adsorption nozzle 34 to generate a displacement effect, thereby adjusting the distance between the two adsorption nozzles 34, so as to adapt to batteries 22 of different sizes. When it is necessary to grasp a cylindrical battery 22 or other batteries 22 with an arc-shaped surface, the electric turntable 32 can be controlled to drive the installation platform 33 to generate a flipping effect. After the installation platform 33 flips, the clamping jaws 36 can be controlled to grasp the battery 22.

[0027] The technical effects brought by the above embodiments are as follows: By providing the adsorption component 3, it can effectively achieve the effect of grasping or adsorbing batteries 22 of different sizes and models during use, effectively increasing its adaptability during use. At the same time, it can achieve the effect of adsorbing batteries 22 of different sizes without replacing the adsorption nozzle 34, effectively avoiding the situation of reduced work efficiency caused by replacing the adsorption nozzle 34.

[0028] Embodiment 2:

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , in order to achieve the effect of rapid feeding, an adjustment component 4 for driving the adsorption nozzle 34 is provided at one end of the mounting table 33 in this embodiment. The adjustment component 4 includes a drive motor 41, the drive motor 41 is fixedly connected to the mounting table 33, the output shaft of the drive motor 41 is fixedly connected with a bidirectional lead screw 42, and the bidirectional lead screw 42 is threadedly connected to two sliding tables 39. Electric push rods 111 are also provided on both sides of the feeding groove 11, and a clamping block 112 for fixing the tray 2 is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod of the electric push rod 111. A plurality of material placing grooves 21 are provided on the tray 2, and batteries 22 are arranged in the material placing grooves 21. An assembly table 181 for assembling the batteries 22 is also provided on the top of the workbench 1, and a longitudinal linear module 15 for conveying the batteries 22 is also provided on the top of the workbench 1. A second transmission arm 16 for clamping the batteries 22 is arranged on the longitudinal linear module 15.

[0030] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment: During actual use, when it is necessary to adjust the adsorption nozzle 34, the staff can control the drive motor 41 to drive the bidirectional lead screw 42 to rotate. During the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 42, it can effectively drive the adsorption nozzle 34 to produce an inward or outward displacement effect, so as to adapt to batteries 22 of different sizes;

[0031] After the adsorption component 3 picks up the battery 22, the staff can control the transverse linear module 13 to drive the first transmission arm 14 so that the battery 22 can be displaced to the longitudinal linear module 15. Subsequently, the staff can control the first transmission arm 14 to drive the longitudinal linear module 15 to convey the battery 22 into the second transmission arm 16 to achieve the assembly effect. Repeatedly controlling the transverse linear module 13 and the first transmission arm 14 to continuously feed the battery 22. When all the batteries 22 in the tray 2 are processed, the staff can control the electric push rod 111 to make the clamping block 112 cancel the limit on the tray 2, and then can control the vertical linear module 18 and the feeding table 19 again to unload the material.

[0032] The technical effects brought by the above embodiments are as follows: By providing the adjustment component 4, it can effectively facilitate the staff to adjust the position of the adsorption nozzle 34 during use, so that the adsorption nozzle 34 can adapt to batteries 22 of different sizes. This method effectively avoids the need for manual adjustment and increases the adaptability of the adsorption nozzle 34.

[0033] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0034] I. During actual use, the staff can place the tray 2 on the conveyor belt 17, and then under the conveying effect of the conveyor belt 17, it is conveyed to the loading platform 19. Subsequently, the staff can control the vertical linear module 18 to drive the loading platform 19 and the tray 2 to produce an upward displacement effect until it is located above the loading chute 11; then the staff can control the horizontal linear module 13 to drive the first transmission arm 14 and the adsorption component 3 to adsorb the battery 22 in the tray 2.

[0035] When it is necessary to adsorb or fix batteries 22 of different sizes or models, the staff can control the adjustment component 4 to drive the adsorption nozzle 34 to produce a displacement effect, thereby adjusting the distance between the two adsorption nozzles 34 to achieve adaptation to batteries 22 of different sizes. When it is necessary to grasp a cylindrical battery 22 or a battery 22 with an arc-shaped surface, the electric turntable 32 can be controlled to drive the mounting table 33 to produce a flipping effect. After the mounting table 33 flips, the battery 22 can be grasped by controlling the clamping jaw 36.

[0036] II. During actual use, when it is necessary to adjust the adsorption nozzle 34, the staff can control the drive motor 41 to drive the bidirectional lead screw 42 to rotate. During the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 42, it can effectively drive the adsorption nozzle 34 to produce an inward or outward displacement effect, thereby achieving adaptation to batteries 22 of different sizes.

[0037] After the adsorption component 3 picks up the battery 22, the horizontal linear module 13 can be controlled to drive the first transmission arm 14 so that the battery 22 can be displaced to the longitudinal linear module 15. Subsequently, the staff can control the first transmission arm 14 to drive the longitudinal linear module 15 to convey the battery 22 into the second transmission arm 16 to achieve the assembly effect. Repeatedly controlling the horizontal linear module 13 and the first transmission arm 14 to continuously load the battery 22. When all the batteries 22 in the tray 2 are processed, the staff can control the electric push rod 111 to make the clamping block 112 cancel the limit on the tray 2, and then the vertical linear module 18 and the loading platform 19 can be controlled again to unload it.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present utility model 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 spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for an assembly line, comprising a workbench (1) and a material tray (2), characterized in that: A loading groove (11) is formed at the top of the workbench (1). A vertical linear module (18) is arranged at the bottom of the loading groove (11). The vertical linear module (18) is drivingly connected to a loading table (19) for vertically conveying the tray (2). A conveyor belt (17) for horizontally conveying the tray (2) is arranged on the workbench (1). A transverse linear module (13) is arranged at the top of the workbench (1). The transverse linear module (13) is drivingly connected to a first transmission arm (14). The first transmission arm (14) is fixedly connected to an adsorption assembly (3). The adsorption assembly (3) includes a connection platform (31). The connection platform (31) is fixedly connected to the first transmission arm (14). An electric rotary table (32) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the connection platform (31). The other end of the electric rotary table (32) is fixedly connected to an installation platform (33). Two clamping jaws (36) are fixedly connected to the top of the installation platform (33). An adsorption air nozzle (34) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation platform (33). A connection port (35) for connecting to a pneumatic device is arranged on the adsorption air nozzle (34). A rubber ring (37) for sealing is arranged at the bottom of the adsorption air nozzle (34). A connection groove (38) is formed at the bottom of the installation platform (33). A sliding table (39) is fixedly connected to the top of the adsorption air nozzle (34). The sliding table (39) is slidably connected to the connection groove (38).

2. The feeding mechanism for an assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment assembly (4) for driving the adsorption air nozzle (34) is arranged at one end of the installation platform (33). The adjustment assembly (4) includes a transmission motor (41). The transmission motor (41) is fixedly connected to the installation platform (33). The output shaft of the transmission motor (41) is fixedly connected to a bidirectional lead screw (42). The bidirectional lead screw (42) is threadedly connected to the two sliding tables (39).

3. The feeding mechanism for an assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electric push rods (111) are further arranged on both sides of the loading groove (11). A clamping block (112) for fixing the tray (2) is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod of the electric push rod (111).

4. The feeding mechanism for an assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of material placing grooves (21) are arranged on the tray (2). A battery (22) is arranged in the material placing groove (21).

5. The feeding mechanism for an assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: An assembly table (181) for assembling the battery (22) is further arranged at the top of the workbench (1).

6. The feeding mechanism for an assembly line according to claim 1, wherein: A longitudinal linear module (15) for conveying the battery (22) is further arranged at the top of the workbench (1). A second transmission arm (16) for clamping the battery (22) is arranged on the longitudinal linear module (15).

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