Tray adjusting mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tray adjusting mechanism. The tray adjusting mechanism comprises a first mounting seat; the first driving assembly is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the first driving assembly is suitable for unlocking or locking the adjustable part of the tray; and the second driving assembly is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the second driving assembly is suitable for driving the unlocked adjustable part to move so as to adjust the position of the adjustable part. According to the tray adjusting mechanism, the tray can be automatically adjusted, and the function of automatic remodeling of the tray can be achieved without operators.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery production equipment, and more specifically, to a tray adjustment mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, when placing workpieces of different sizes on a pallet, the pallet structure needs to be adjusted to suit the workpiece size. However, this is usually done manually by the operator, which is not only inefficient but also has the potential to damage the workpiece if the operator forgets to do so.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] One purpose of the utility model is to provide a new technical solution for a tray adjustment mechanism.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a tray adjustment mechanism is provided. The tray adjustment mechanism comprises:

[0006] a first mounting seat;

[0007] a first drive assembly mounted on the first mounting seat, the first drive assembly being adapted to unlock or lock the adjustable portion of the tray;

[0008] The second driving assembly is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the second driving assembly is suitable for driving the unlocked adjustable part to move so as to adjust the position of the adjustable part.

[0009] Optionally, the first driving assembly includes a first driving block, and the first driving block is capable of driving a locking pin of the tray to move along a first direction to unlock or lock the adjustable portion.

[0010] Optionally, the first driving block is provided with a first slot, and the first slot can be engaged with a locking pin of the tray.

[0011] Optionally, the first driving assembly further includes a first position detector, which is adapted to detect the position of the first driving block.

[0012] Optionally, the second driving assembly includes a second driving block, and the second driving block can drive the adjustable portion of the tray to move along the second direction.

[0013] Optionally, the second driving block is provided with a second slot, and the second slot can be engaged with the adjustable portion.

[0014] Optionally, the second driving assembly further includes a second position detector, which is adapted to detect the position of the second driving block.

[0015] Optionally, the first mounting seat is provided with a slide rail, and the second driving block is slidably mounted on the slide rail.

[0016] Optionally, the tray adjustment mechanism further includes a second mounting seat, and the first mounting seat is slidably connected to the second mounting seat.

[0017] Optionally, the tray adjustment mechanism further comprises a third position detector, and the third position detector is adapted to detect the position of the first mounting seat.

[0018] One technical effect of the present application is that the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly are both mounted on the first mounting seat, the tray has an adjustable portion, the first drive assembly is adapted to unlock or lock the adjustable portion of the tray, and the second drive assembly is adapted to drive the unlocked adjustable portion to move to adjust the position of the adjustable portion, thereby adjusting the overall shape of the tray. The tray adjustment mechanism of the present application can automatically adjust the tray, enabling automatic tray changeover without an operator.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tray adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a top view of a tray adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tray adjustment mechanism according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 4 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the partial structure of the tray adjustment mechanism of an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a tray according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the connection between the tray adjustment mechanism and the tray in one embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] 1. First mounting seat; 11. Slide rail; 2. First drive assembly; 21. First drive block; 211. First slot; 22. First position detector; 23. First drive member; 3. Second drive assembly; 31. Second drive block; 311. Second slot; 32. Second position detector; 33. Second drive member; 4. Second mounting seat; 5. Third position detector; 6. Tray; 61. Adjustable portion; 611. Snap-fit ​​block; 62. Locking pin; 63. Fixing portion; 64. Limiting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0030] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present invention, its application, or uses.

[0031] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0032] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0033] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present application, a tray adjustment mechanism is provided. Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the tray adjustment mechanism includes a first mounting base 1, a first drive assembly 2, and a second drive assembly 3. The first drive assembly 2 is mounted on the first mounting base 1 and is adapted to unlock or lock the adjustable portion 61 of the tray 6. The second drive assembly 3 is mounted on the first mounting base 1 and is adapted to drive the unlocked adjustable portion 61 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the adjustable portion 61.

[0035] In this example, the first drive assembly 2 and the second drive assembly 3 are both installed on the first mounting seat 1, and the pallet 6 has an adjustable part 61. The first drive assembly 2 is suitable for unlocking or locking the adjustable part 61 of the pallet 6, and the second drive assembly 3 can drive the unlocked adjustable part 61 to move to adjust the position of the adjustable part 61, thereby adjusting the overall shape of the pallet 6 so that the pallet 6 can adapt to workpieces of different sizes. The pallet adjustment mechanism of the present application can automatically adjust the pallet 6, and the function of automatic shape change of the pallet 6 can be realized without an operator.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, in this example, the tray 6 includes a fixed portion 63 and an adjustable portion 61. The adjustable portion 61 can move relative to the fixed portion 63, thereby adjusting the overall shape of the tray 6. The fixed portion 63 and the adjustable portion 61 of the tray 6 are respectively provided with a limiting rod 64. For example, the adjustable portion 61 is provided on one side of the fixed portion 63, and the fixed portion 63 is provided with a limiting rod 64 on the side away from the adjustable portion 61. The workpiece is placed on the tray 6, and the limiting rod 64 can limit and fix the workpiece to improve the stability of the workpiece placed on the tray 6. The workpiece can be a battery pack or a material box for containing batteries, etc., and those skilled in the art can determine it according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0037] In this example, the first drive assembly 2 can unlock the adjustable portion 61, allowing it to move relative to the fixed portion 63. The second drive assembly 3 can drive the adjustable portion 61 to move, thereby driving the limit rod 64 to move. The position of the limit rod 64 can be adjusted to accommodate different workpiece sizes. After the second drive assembly 3 drives the adjustable portion 61 to a preset position, the first drive assembly 2 can then lock the adjustable portion 61 to fix it relative to the fixed portion 63, thereby ensuring that the tray 6 can stably carry the workpiece.

[0038] In one example, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first driving assembly 2 includes a first driving block 21 , and the first driving block 21 can drive the locking pin 62 of the tray 6 to move along a first direction to unlock or lock the adjustable portion 61 .

[0039] In this example, a locking pin 62 is provided at the lower end of the adjustable portion 61, and a locking hole is provided in the fixed portion 63. One end of the locking pin 62 can be inserted through the adjustable portion 61 and into the locking hole, thereby fixing the adjustable portion 61. The first drive block 21 can drive the locking pin 62 of the tray 6 to move in a first direction to insert into the locking hole, thereby locking the adjustable portion 61. The first drive block 21 can also drive the locking pin 62 to move in the opposite direction to disengage the locking pin 62 from the locking hole, thereby unlocking the adjustable portion 61. The second drive assembly 3 can then drive the adjustable portion 61 to move.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the first direction can be a vertical direction, and the first drive block 21 can drive the locking pin 62 of the tray 6 to move upward to insert into the locking hole, thereby locking the adjustable part 61. The first drive block 21 can also drive the locking pin 62 to move downward to disengage the locking pin 62 from the locking hole, thereby unlocking the adjustable part 61, and then the second drive assembly 3 can drive the adjustable part 61 to move.

[0041] In one example, Figure 4 As shown, the first driving block 21 is provided with a first slot 211 , and the first slot 211 can be engaged with the locking pin 62 of the tray 6 .

[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this example, the first driving block 21 is provided with a first slot 211, one end of which has an opening. The locking pin 62 can be inserted into the first slot 211 through the opening, so that the first driving block 21 can drive the locking pin 62 to move.

[0043] In this example, the first mounting base 1 can move along the third direction, such as Figure 1 When the locking pin 62 is not engaged with the first engaging groove 211 , the locking pin 62 is located at the rear side of the first driving block 21 , and the first mounting base 1 can move backward, thereby driving the first driving block 21 to move backward, so that the locking pin 62 can be engaged with the first engaging groove 211 .

[0044] For example, the locking pin 62 is provided with two stop portions spaced apart along the first direction. Specifically, the locking pin 62 has a thick portion on its upper and lower sides, with a thin portion between the two thick portions. The thin portion can be engaged with the first engaging slot 211. When the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 upward, the upper end of the first driving block 21 can abut against the thick portion on the upper side of the locking pin 62, thereby pushing the locking pin 62 upward to lock the adjustable portion 61. When the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 downward, the lower end of the first driving block 21 can abut against the thick portion on the lower side of the locking pin 62, thereby pushing the locking pin 62 downward to unlock the adjustable portion 61. Alternatively, the locking pin 62 can be provided with a spring. When unlocking, the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 downward to unlock the adjustable portion 61. When the adjustable portion 61 needs to be locked, the spring can drive the locking pin 62 upward to lock the adjustable portion 61.

[0045] like Figure 4As shown, in this example, the first drive assembly 2 further includes a first drive member 23, which is mounted on the first mounting base 1. The output end of the first drive member 23 is connected to the first drive block 21 to drive the first drive block 21 to move in the first direction. For example, the first drive member 23 may be a cylinder or a linear motor. Those skilled in the art may determine the design based on actual circumstances, and this is not specifically limited here.

[0046] In one example, Figure 4 As shown, the first driving assembly 2 further includes a first position detector 22 , which is adapted to detect the position of the first driving block 21 .

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, in this example, two first position detectors 22 are provided, spaced apart along the first direction. The first position detectors 22 can detect the position of the first driving block 21, thereby determining whether the first driving block 21 has moved to a predetermined position, thereby controlling the first driving member 23 to close. The first position detectors 22 can be position sensors.

[0048] For example, two first position detectors 22 are provided at intervals along the vertical direction. The first driving member 23 drives the first driving block 21 upward. When the upper first position detector 22 detects the first driving block 21, the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 to move to a predetermined position, thereby locking the adjustable portion 61. The first driving member 23 drives the first driving block 21 downward. When the lower first position detector 22 detects the first driving block 21, the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 to move to a predetermined position, disengaging the locking pin 62 from the locking hole, thereby unlocking the adjustable portion 61.

[0049] In one example, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the second driving assembly 3 includes a second driving block 31 , and the second driving block 31 can drive the adjustable portion 61 of the tray 6 to move along the second direction.

[0050] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this example, the adjustable portion 61 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 611 that can snap-fit ​​with the second drive block 31. After the first drive block 21 drives the locking pin 62 out of the locking hole, the second drive block 31 can drive the adjustable portion 61 to move in the second direction to adjust the position of the adjustable portion 61.

[0051] like Figure 1As shown, the second direction can be a left-right direction, with the tray 6 located on the right side of the adjustment mechanism. The second drive block 31 can drive the adjustable portion 61 to move left and right. For example, if the adjustable portion 61 is located on the left side of the fixed portion 63, the second drive block 31 can drive the adjustable portion 61 to the left, thereby moving the adjustable portion 61 away from the fixed portion 63. The second drive block 31 can also drive the adjustable portion 61 to the right, thereby moving the adjustable portion 61 closer to the fixed portion 63.

[0052] In one example, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second driving block 31 is provided with a second slot 311 , and the second slot 311 can be engaged with the adjustable portion 61 .

[0053] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this example, a snap-fit ​​block 611 is provided on the lower side of the adjustable portion 61. The second drive block 31 is provided with a second snap-fitting slot 311, and one end of the second snap-fitting slot 311 is provided with an opening. The snap-fitting block 611 can be snapped into the second snap-fitting slot 311 of the second drive block 31 through the opening, so that the second drive block 31 can drive the adjustable portion 61 to move.

[0054] For example, after the engaging block 611 is engaged with the second engaging slot 311, when the second driving block 31 drives the adjustable portion 61 to move leftward, the right inner wall of the second engaging slot 311 abuts against the right side wall of the engaging block 611, thereby driving the adjustable portion 61 to move leftward to a preset position. Then, the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 to move upward to lock the adjustable portion 61. When the second driving block 31 drives the adjustable portion 61 to move rightward, the left inner wall of the second engaging slot 311 abuts against the left side wall of the engaging block 611, thereby driving the adjustable portion 61 to move rightward to a preset position. Then, the first driving block 21 drives the locking pin 62 to move upward to lock the adjustable portion 61.

[0055] In this example, the first mounting base 1 can move along the third direction, such as Figure 1 As shown, the third direction can be the front-to-back direction. When the engaging block 611 is not engaged with the second engaging slot 311, the engaging block 611 is located behind the second driving block 31. The first mounting base 1 can move backward, thereby driving the second driving block 31 to move backward, so that the engaging block 611 can engage with the second engaging slot 311. Then, the second driving block 31 can drive the engaging block 611 to move left or right.

[0056] In this example, the first drive assembly 2 and the second drive assembly 3 are both mounted on the first mounting base 1. The first mounting base 1 moves along the third direction, thereby driving the first drive assembly 2 and the second drive assembly 3 to move synchronously. When the first mounting base 1 moves backward, it can drive the first drive block 21 toward the locking pin 62, and at the same time drive the second drive block 31 toward the engaging block 611, so that the locking pin 62 can be engaged in the first engaging groove 211, and the engaging block 611 can be engaged in the second engaging groove 311. When the first mounting base 1 moves forward, it can drive the first drive block 21 away from the locking pin 62, and at the same time drive the second drive block 31 away from the engaging block 611, so that the locking pin 62 can be disengaged from the first engaging groove 211, and the engaging block 611 can be disengaged from the second engaging groove 311.

[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, in this example, the second drive assembly 3 further includes a second drive member 33, which is mounted on the first mounting base 1. The output end of the second drive member 33 is connected to the second drive block 31 to drive the second drive block 31 to move in the second direction. For example, the second drive member 33 may be a cylinder or a linear motor. Those skilled in the art may determine the design based on actual circumstances, and this is not specifically limited here.

[0058] In one example, Figure 4 As shown, the first mounting seat 1 is provided with a slide rail 11 , and the second driving block 31 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 11 .

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, in this example, the first mounting base 1 is provided with a slide rail 11 along the second direction. The second driving block 31 is slidably connected to the slide rail 11. The second driving member 33 is a cylinder mounted on the first mounting base 1. The piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the second driving block 31 and can drive the second driving block 31 to slide along the slide rail 11. The provision of the slide rail 11 can limit the second driving block 31 and improve the smoothness and stability of the sliding of the second driving block 31.

[0060] The number of slide rails 11 may be one, or two or three may be spaced apart, etc. Those skilled in the art may determine the number according to actual conditions, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0061] In one example, Figure 4 As shown, the second driving assembly 3 further includes a second position detector 32 , which is suitable for detecting the position of the second driving block 31 .

[0062] In this example, the second position detector 32 is installed on the first mounting base 1 , and the second position detector 32 can detect the second driving block 31 to determine whether the second driving block 31 moves to a preset position.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, in this example, two second position detectors 32 are provided, spaced apart along the second direction. The second position detectors 32 can detect the position of the second driving block 31, thereby determining that the second driving block 31 has moved to a predetermined position, thereby controlling the second driving member 33 to close. The second position detectors 32 may be position sensors.

[0064] For example, two second position detectors 32 are provided at intervals along the front-to-back direction. Alternatively, three, four, or five second position detectors 32 may be provided at intervals along the front-to-back direction, thereby enabling the tray 6 to be adjusted to convert into more forms to accommodate workpieces of different sizes.

[0065] In one example, Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the tray adjustment mechanism further includes a second mounting seat 4 , and the first mounting seat 1 is slidably connected to the second mounting seat 4 .

[0066] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in this example, the first mounting seat 1 is slidably mounted on the second mounting seat 4 along a third direction. For example, the third direction is the front-to-back direction. When the pallet 6 needs to be adjusted, the first mounting seat 1 can be moved backward toward the adjustable portion 61, so that the first drive assembly 2 and the second drive assembly 3 can cooperate to drive the adjustable portion 61 to a predetermined position. After the pallet 6 is adjusted, the first mounting seat 1 can be moved forward to move the third mounting seat away from the pallet 6, thereby facilitating the conveyor mechanism to transport the workpiece onto the pallet 6.

[0067] In this example, a third drive member is mounted on the second mounting base 4 and is transmission-connected to the first mounting base 1. The first drive member 23 is capable of driving the first mounting base 1 to move in the third direction. The third drive member may be a cylinder or a linear motor, etc., and those skilled in the art may determine the desired configuration based on actual circumstances, and is not specifically limited herein.

[0068] In one example, Figure 1 As shown, the tray adjustment mechanism further includes a third position detector 5 , which is suitable for detecting the position of the first mounting seat 1 .

[0069] like Figure 1 As shown, in this example, the third position detector 5 is installed on the second mounting base 4, and can detect the position of the first mounting base 1 to determine whether the first mounting base 1 moves to the preset position. The third position detector 5 can be a position sensor.

[0070] For example, Figure 1As shown, two third position detectors 5 are provided in the front-to-back direction. The third driving member drives the first mounting base 1 to move backward. When the third position detector 5 on the rear side detects the first mounting base 1, the first mounting base 1 moves to the preset position. Alternatively, the third driving member can drive the first mounting base 1 to move forward. When the third position detector 5 on the front side detects the first mounting base 1, the first mounting base 1 moves to the preset position.

[0071] The above embodiments focus on the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the simplicity of the text, they will not be repeated here.

[0072] Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tray adjustment mechanism, characterized in that: include: a first mounting seat; a first drive assembly mounted on the first mounting seat, the first drive assembly being adapted to unlock or lock the adjustable portion of the tray; The second driving assembly is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the second driving assembly is suitable for driving the unlocked adjustable part to move so as to adjust the position of the adjustable part.

2. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving assembly includes a first driving block, and the first driving block can drive the locking pin of the tray to move along a first direction to unlock or lock the adjustable portion.

3. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first driving block is provided with a first slot, and the first slot can be engaged with the locking pin of the tray.

4. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The first drive assembly further includes a first position detector adapted to detect a position of the first drive mass.

5. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The second driving assembly includes a second driving block, and the second driving block can drive the adjustable portion of the tray to move along a second direction.

6. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second driving block is provided with a second slot, and the second slot can be engaged with the adjustable portion.

7. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second drive assembly further includes a second position detector adapted to detect a position of the second drive mass.

8. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The first mounting seat is provided with a slide rail, and the second driving block is slidably mounted on the slide rail.

9. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a second mounting seat, and the first mounting seat is slidably connected to the second mounting seat.

10. The tray adjustment mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: A third position detector is also included, and the third position detector is suitable for detecting the position of the first mounting seat.

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