Battery case overturning and conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery production equipment, in particular to a battery shell overturning and conveying device. The battery shell overturning and conveying device comprises a first conveying mechanism, a stop positioning mechanism, a clamping mechanism, an overturning mechanism and a discharging structure, the first conveying mechanism moves the battery shell out of the stamping equipment in the preset direction, an opening is formed in the upper end face of the battery shell, and the stop positioning mechanism is arranged at the first conveying mechanism; the backstop positioning mechanism is used for backstop positioning of a single battery shell, the clamping mechanism is used for clamping and fixing the single battery shell, the clamping mechanism is connected with the turnover mechanism, the turnover mechanism drives the clamping mechanism to rotate by 180 degrees around a horizontal shaft, and the discharging mechanism is configured to receive the battery shell rotating by 180 degrees around the horizontal shaft. And the discharging structure can convey the battery shell which rotates around the horizontal shaft by 180 degrees to the cleaning equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery production equipment technology, and in particular to a battery casing flipping and conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] During the production of battery casings, in order to ensure the normal use of subsequent batteries, the produced battery casings need to be cleaned. After the battery casings are cleaned and dried, they are then assembled with the battery cells and cover plates.

[0003] In related technologies, the battery casing has an opening. The casing is stamped by a stamping machine and then conveyed to a cleaning machine by a conveying device. The stamped battery casing is conveyed out of the stamping machine with the opening on the top surface. However, during the cleaning process, it is necessary to ensure that the opening is on the bottom surface of the battery casing. Current technology has not developed a conveying device capable of rotating the battery casing with the opening on the top surface 180° before conveying it to the cleaning machine. If the battery casing is manually rotated during conveying, it not only results in low conveying efficiency but also high labor intensity and fatigue.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to invent a battery casing flipping and conveying device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery casing flipping and conveying device, so as to flip the battery casing 180° during the conveying process, meet the actual conveying needs of the battery casing, and have a high degree of automation and high conveying efficiency.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A battery casing flipping and conveying device includes:

[0008] A first conveying mechanism is capable of moving the battery casing from the stamping equipment in a preset direction, wherein the upper end face of the battery casing has an opening;

[0009] A stop positioning mechanism is disposed at one end of the first conveying mechanism away from the stamping equipment along the preset direction, and the stop positioning mechanism is capable of stopping and positioning a single battery casing.

[0010] A clamping mechanism for clamping and securing a single battery casing;

[0011] A flipping mechanism, wherein the clamping mechanism is connected to the flipping mechanism, and the flipping mechanism is capable of driving the clamping mechanism to rotate 180° around a horizontal axis; and

[0012] The unloading structure is configured to receive the battery casing after it has been rotated 180° about a horizontal axis, and the unloading structure is capable of conveying the battery casing after it has been rotated 180° about a horizontal axis to a cleaning device.

[0013] As an optional solution, the stop positioning mechanism includes:

[0014] The first driving component is installed at the first conveying mechanism;

[0015] The first stop, the second stop, and the limiting block are arranged sequentially at intervals along the preset direction.

[0016] The first stop and the second stop are respectively connected to the first drive member. The first drive member can drive the first stop and the second stop to extend into the moving path of the battery casing on the first conveying mechanism and abut against and position with the battery casing along the preset direction.

[0017] The limiting block is fixed to the end of the battery casing away from the stamping equipment in the movement path of the battery casing on the first conveying mechanism. The limiting block and the first stop can form a clamping station, and the first stop and the second stop can form a waiting station. The clamping station and the waiting station can each accommodate one battery casing. The clamping mechanism can clamp and fix the battery casing in the clamping station.

[0018] As an optional solution, the stop positioning mechanism further includes:

[0019] A first detection element, communicatively connected to the first driving element, is configured to detect whether the clamping station accommodates the battery casing; and

[0020] The second detection element is communicatively connected to the first drive element, and the second detection element is configured to detect whether the waiting station accommodates the battery casing.

[0021] As an optional solution, the clamping mechanism includes:

[0022] A second driving member is connected to the tilting mechanism, which is capable of driving the second driving member to rotate about the horizontal axis; and

[0023] Two grippers are arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction. The two grippers are respectively connected to the second driving member. A clamping area for clamping the battery casing is formed between the two grippers. The second driving member can drive the two grippers to move towards each other or away from each other.

[0024] As an optional solution, the flipping mechanism includes:

[0025] The third drive unit; and

[0026] A first mounting base is connected to the third driving member. The first mounting base is fixed with the clamping mechanism. The third driving member can drive the first mounting base to rotate around the horizontal axis.

[0027] As an optional solution, the feeding structure includes:

[0028] A switching mechanism, wherein the flipping mechanism is connected to the switching mechanism;

[0029] The second conveying mechanism, the first conveying mechanism, the switching mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are arranged sequentially along the preset direction. The switching mechanism can drive the flipping mechanism to move in the vertical direction and rotate around the preset vertical axis so that the battery casing is transferred from the stop positioning mechanism to the second conveying mechanism. The second conveying mechanism can transport the battery casing to the cleaning equipment.

[0030] As an optional solution, the switching mechanism includes:

[0031] A second mounting base, on which the flipping mechanism is fixed;

[0032] A fourth driving member, connected to the second mounting base, is capable of driving the second mounting base to rotate about the preset vertical axis; and

[0033] A fifth driving component is connected to the fourth driving component, and the fifth driving component is capable of driving the fourth driving component to move along the vertical direction.

[0034] As an optional solution, the second conveying mechanism includes:

[0035] A carrying conveyor belt, the switching mechanism, and the first conveying mechanism are arranged sequentially along the preset direction; the carrying conveyor belt is capable of supporting and conveying the battery casing along the preset direction.

[0036] A three-axis transport assembly is capable of clamping and securing the battery casing located on the carrier conveyor belt and transferring it to the cleaning equipment.

[0037] As an optional solution, the conveyor belt is provided with support platforms spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the support platforms are configured to support the battery casing.

[0038] Each of the support platforms is provided with a positioning boss, which can extend into the inner cavity of the battery casing through the opening of the battery casing, and at least a portion of the outer peripheral wall of the positioning boss abuts against the inner cavity wall of the battery casing for positioning.

[0039] As an optional solution, the battery casing flipping and conveying device is provided with at least two sets of flipping mechanisms and at least two sets of clamping mechanisms. Each set of flipping mechanisms is correspondingly arranged with one set of clamping mechanisms. The at least two sets of flipping mechanisms are circumferentially spaced on the switching mechanism around the preset vertical axis. The switching mechanism can drive the at least two sets of flipping mechanisms to rotate around the preset vertical axis.

[0040] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0041] The battery casing flipping and conveying device provided by this utility model, by setting a first conveying mechanism, moves battery casings with openings on their upper surfaces out of the stamping equipment along a preset direction, which facilitates the continuous production and discharge of battery casings by subsequent stamping equipment. By setting a stop positioning mechanism at the end of the first conveying mechanism away from the stamping equipment along the preset direction, the stop positioning mechanism stops and positions individual battery casings, and can sequentially stop and position each battery casing at the end of the first conveying mechanism away from the stamping equipment along the preset direction. By connecting the clamping mechanism to the flipping mechanism, after the clamping mechanism clamps and fixes the battery casing, the flipping mechanism drives the clamping mechanism to clamp. The mechanism rotates 180° around a horizontal axis with the corresponding battery casing, thus flipping the battery casing so that the opening at the top of the battery casing is flipped to the bottom. A feeding structure is set up to receive the battery casing after it has rotated 180° around the horizontal axis and transport it to the cleaning equipment for cleaning. This achieves the effect of flipping the battery casing 180° during the transportation process, and can switch the battery casing from an opening-up state to an opening-down state, meeting the actual transportation needs of the battery casing. It not only has high transportation efficiency, but also a high degree of automation, effectively reducing the labor intensity of the workers. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the battery casing provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the battery casing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery casing flipping and conveying device, battery casing, and stamping equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveying mechanism, the stop positioning mechanism, and the battery casing provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism, flipping mechanism, switching mechanism, and battery casing provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism, flipping mechanism, switching mechanism, and battery casing provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the load-bearing conveyor belt provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0050] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-axis conveying assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0051] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0052] In the picture:

[0053] 100. First conveying mechanism;

[0054] 200, Stop positioning mechanism; 210, First driving component; 220, First stop component; 230, Second stop component; 240, Limiting block; 250, First detection component; 260, Second detection component;

[0055] 300. Clamping mechanism; 310. Second driving component; 320. Gripper;

[0056] 400. Tilting mechanism; 410. Third drive component; 420. First mounting base;

[0057] 500. Switching mechanism; 510. Fourth drive component; 520. Fifth drive component; 530. Second mounting base; 540. Guide component;

[0058] 600. Second conveying mechanism; 610. Carrying conveyor belt; 611. Positioning boss; 6111. Guide ramp; 612. Support platform; 620. Three-axis handling assembly;

[0059] 700. Guiding mechanism; 710. Guide wheel assembly; 711. Guide wheel;

[0060] 2000, Battery casing; 2100, Opening;

[0061] 3000, stamping equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0062] To make the technical problem solved by this utility model, the technical solution adopted, and the technical effect achieved clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0063] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0064] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0065] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, during the production process of the battery casing 2000, to ensure the normal use of subsequent batteries, the produced battery casing 2000 needs to be cleaned. After the battery casing 2000 is cleaned and dried, it is then assembled with the battery cell and cover plate. In related technologies, the upper surface of the battery casing 2000 has an opening 2100. The battery casing 2000 is stamped by a stamping machine and then conveyed to a cleaning machine by a conveying device. The stamped battery casing 2000 is conveyed out of the stamping machine with the opening 2100 located on the upper surface of the battery casing 2000. However, during the cleaning process of the battery casing 2000, it is necessary to ensure that the opening 2100 of the battery casing 2000 is located on the lower surface of the battery casing 2000. Currently, no conveying device has been developed that can rotate the battery casing 2000 with the opening 2100 on the upper surface 180° before conveying it to the cleaning machine. If the battery casing 2000 is manually flipped by workers during the conveying process, it will not only result in low conveying efficiency of the battery casing 2000, but also high labor intensity and easy fatigue.

[0067] To solve the above problems, such as Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a battery casing flipping and conveying device. The battery casing flipping and conveying device includes a first conveying mechanism 100, a stop positioning mechanism 200, a clamping mechanism 300, a flipping mechanism 400, and a feeding structure. The first conveying mechanism 100 can move a battery casing 2000 with its opening 2100 facing upwards from the stamping equipment 3000 along a preset direction. The stop positioning mechanism 200 is located at one end of the first conveying mechanism 100 away from the stamping equipment 3000 along the preset direction, and can stop and position a single battery casing 2000. The clamping mechanism 300 is used to clamp and fix a single battery casing 2000, and is connected to the flipping mechanism 400. The flipping mechanism 400 can drive the clamping mechanism 300 to rotate 180° around a horizontal axis. The feeding structure is configured to receive the battery casing 2000 after rotating 180° around the horizontal axis, and can convey the battery casing 2000 after rotating 180° around the horizontal axis to a cleaning device.

[0068] This battery casing flipping and conveying device uses a first conveying mechanism 100 to move battery casings 2000 with openings 2100 on their upper surfaces from the stamping equipment 3000 along a preset direction. This facilitates the continuous production and discharge of battery casings 2000 by the subsequent stamping equipment 3000. By setting a stop positioning mechanism 200 at one end of the first conveying mechanism 100 away from the stamping equipment 3000 along the preset direction, the stop positioning mechanism 2000 can stop and position each individual battery casing 2000 sequentially at one end of the first conveying mechanism 100 away from the stamping equipment 3000 along the preset direction. By connecting the clamping mechanism 300 to the flipping mechanism 400, and connecting the flipping mechanism 400 to the switching mechanism 500, when the clamping mechanism 300... After the battery casing 2000 is clamped and fixed, the flipping mechanism 400 drives the clamping mechanism 300 and the corresponding battery casing 2000 to rotate 180° around the horizontal axis, realizing the flipping of the battery casing 2000. This flips the upper opening 2100 of the battery casing 2000 to the lower end. A feeding structure is set to receive the battery casing 2000 after rotating 180° around the horizontal axis and transport it to the cleaning equipment for cleaning. This achieves the effect of flipping the battery casing 2000 180° during the transportation process, switching the battery casing 2000 from an opening 2100-facing state to an opening 2100-facing state, meeting the actual transportation needs of the battery casing 2000. It not only has high transportation efficiency but also a high degree of automation, effectively reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0069] It should be noted that, as Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 100 is a belt conveyor structure. The battery casing 2000 is sequentially arranged on the belt conveyor structure, and the belt conveyor structure moves the battery casing 2000 with the opening 2100 facing upward from the stamping equipment 3000 in a preset direction. The specific structure and working principle of the belt conveyor structure are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0070] In this embodiment, the feeding structure includes a switching mechanism 500 and a second conveying mechanism 600. The flipping mechanism 400 is connected to the switching mechanism 500. The first conveying mechanism 100, the switching mechanism 500, and the second conveying mechanism 600 are arranged sequentially along a preset direction. The switching mechanism 500 can drive the flipping mechanism 400 to move vertically and rotate around a preset vertical axis, so that the battery casing 2000 is transferred from the stop positioning mechanism 200 to the second conveying mechanism 600. The second conveying mechanism 600 can transport the battery casing 2000 to the cleaning equipment. After the clamping mechanism 300 clamps and fixes a single battery casing 2000, the switching mechanism 500 drives the flipping mechanism 400 to move upward in the vertical direction, so as to move the clamped and fixed battery casing 2000 upward. Then, the switching mechanism 500 drives the flipping mechanism 400 to rotate around a preset vertical axis, and the flipping mechanism 400 drives the battery casing 2000 to rotate 180° around a horizontal axis, so that the battery casing 2000 with the opening 2100 facing upward achieves the effect of flipping up and down during the process of being transferred from the first conveying mechanism 100 to the second conveying mechanism 600. After the opening 2100 of the battery casing 2000 faces downward and is directly aligned with the second conveying mechanism 600 in the vertical direction, the switching mechanism 500 drives the battery casing 2000 to move downward in the vertical direction onto the second conveying mechanism 600 and releases the clamped and fixed battery casing 2000. The second conveying mechanism 600 then transports the battery casing 2000, which has been flipped up and down 180°, to the cleaning equipment for cleaning.

[0071] In one of the alternative solutions, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the stop positioning mechanism 200 includes a first driving member 210, a first stop member 220, a second stop member 230, and a limiting block 240. The first driving member 210 is installed at the first conveying mechanism 100. The second stop member 230, the first stop member 220, and the limiting block 240 are sequentially spaced along a preset direction. The first stop member 220 and the second stop member 230 are respectively connected to the first driving member 210. The first driving member 210 can independently drive the first stop member 220 and the second stop member 230 to extend into the battery casing 2000 on the first conveyor. The battery housing 2000 is positioned in a predetermined direction along the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100. The limiting block 240 is fixed to the end of the battery housing 2000 away from the stamping device 3000 in the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100. The limiting block 240 and the first stop 220 can form a clamping station, and the first stop 220 and the second stop 230 can form a waiting station. The clamping station and the waiting station can each accommodate one battery housing 2000. The clamping mechanism 300 can clamp and fix the battery housing 2000 in the clamping station. By connecting the first stop 220 and the second stop 230 to the first drive member 210 respectively, the first drive member 210 drives the first stop 220 and the second stop 230 to extend into the moving path of the battery casing 2000 on the first conveying mechanism 100, thereby achieving stop positioning of the battery casing 2000. By arranging the second stop 230, the first stop 220, and the limiting block 240 at intervals along a preset direction, and fixing the limiting block 240 to one end of the battery casing 2000 on the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100 away from the stamping device 3000, it is possible to... A clamping station for accommodating and positioning a single battery casing 2000 is formed between the limiting block 240 and the first stop 220, and a waiting station for accommodating a single battery casing 2000 is formed between the first stop 220 and the second stop 230. After the clamping mechanism 300 removes the battery casing 2000 from the clamping station, the battery casing 2000 in the waiting station is transferred to the clamping station. The remaining battery casings 2000 on the first conveying mechanism 100 that are close to the waiting station along a preset direction are transferred to the waiting station to achieve the stop positioning of a single battery casing 2000.

[0072] To further improve the automation level of the stop positioning mechanism 200, the stop positioning mechanism 200 also includes a first detection element 250 and a second detection element 260. The first detection element 250 is communicatively connected to the first drive element 210 and is configured to detect whether the clamping station accommodates the battery casing 2000. The second detection element 260 is communicatively connected to the first drive element 210 and is configured to detect whether the waiting station accommodates the battery casing 2000. By setting a first detection element 250 and a second detection element 260 respectively connected to the first driving element 210, the first detection element 250 detects whether the clamping station accommodates the battery casing 2000, and the second detection element 260 detects whether the waiting station accommodates the battery casing 2000. When the first detection element 250 detects that the clamping station does not have the battery casing 2000, the first detection element 250 transmits the detection information to the first driving element 210. The first driving element 210 drives the first stop element 220 to retract from the battery casing 2000 in the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100 according to the detection information, so that the battery casing 2000 in the waiting station can be moved to the clamping station by the conveying of the first conveying mechanism 100. After the first detection element 250 detects that the clamping station has the battery casing 2000, the first detection element 250 transmits the detection information to the first driving element 210. The first driving element 210 drives the first stop element 220 to re-extend into the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100 according to the detection information.

[0073] When the second detection element 260 detects that there is no battery casing 2000 at the waiting station, the second detection element 260 transmits the detection information to the first driving element 210. The first driving element 210 drives the second stop element 230 to retract from the battery casing 2000 within the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100 according to the detection information, so that the battery casing 2000 among the remaining battery casings 2000 on the first conveying mechanism 100 that is close to the waiting station in a preset direction moves to the waiting station under the conveying of the first conveying mechanism 100. After the second detection element 260 detects that there is a battery casing 2000 at the waiting station, the second detection element 260 transmits the detection information to the first driving element 210. The first driving element 210 drives the second stop element 230 to re-extend into the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 100 according to the detection information.

[0074] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first driving component 210 includes a linear cylinder and a controller. The controller is used to control the opening and closing of the linear cylinder, and the controller is communicatively connected to the first detection component 250 and the second detection component 260. In other embodiments, the linear cylinder can be replaced with a linear motor, a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut structure, or other linear drive structures. This embodiment does not specifically limit the specific implementation. The specific structure and working principle of the linear cylinder and the controller are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0075] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the clamping mechanism 300 includes a second driving member 310 and two grippers 320 arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction. The second driving member 310 is connected to a flipping mechanism 400, which can drive the second driving member 310 to rotate around a horizontal axis. The two grippers 320 arranged opposite each other are connected to the second driving member 310, and a clamping area for clamping the battery casing 2000 is formed between the two grippers 320. The second driving member 310 can drive the two grippers 320 arranged opposite each other to move towards each other or away from each other. By connecting the second driving member 310 to the flipping mechanism 400, and connecting the two grippers 320 arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction to the second driving member 310, the rotational drive of the second driving member 310 around the horizontal axis by the flipping mechanism 400 is realized, thereby realizing the rotational drive of the two grippers 320 around the horizontal axis. By causing the second driving member 310 to drive the two grippers 320 to move towards each other or away from each other, the clamping and fixing and releasing of the battery casing 2000 in the clamping area between the two grippers 320 is realized. Combined with the drive of the flipping mechanism 400, the rotational drive of the clamped and fixed battery casing 2000 around the horizontal axis is realized, thereby achieving the effect of switching the opening 2100 of the battery casing 2000 from facing upward to facing downward.

[0076] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the battery casing 2000 is cylindrical, with an opening 2100 located at one axial end of the cylinder. Two grippers 320 clamp and fix the battery casing 2000 from its outer peripheral wall. To improve the clamping effect on the battery casing 2000, the grippers 320 are provided with semi-circular grooves. When the two grippers 320 clamp and fix the battery casing 2000, the semi-circular grooves are adapted to the outer peripheral wall of the battery casing 2000. The second drive component 310 is a linear cylinder. Linear cylinders have a simple structure, are highly responsive, and are easy to assemble and disassemble. In other embodiments, the second drive component 310 can also be a linear motor, a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut structure, or other linear drive structures. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0077] In addition, in other embodiments, buffer layers may be provided on the two end faces of the two grippers 320 facing each other to provide buffering for direct contact between the grippers 320 and the battery casing 2000, thereby improving the protection of the battery casing 2000. Understandably, the elastic buffer layer can be made of elastic materials such as rubber, sponge, or cotton; this embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0078] As an optional solution, the flipping mechanism 400 includes a third driving member 410 and a first mounting base 420. The third driving member 410 is connected to the switching mechanism 500, which can drive the third driving member 410 to move vertically and rotate around a preset vertical axis. The first mounting base 420 is connected to the third driving member 410, and the first mounting base 420 is fixed with a second driving member 310 in the clamping mechanism 300. The third driving member 410 can drive the first mounting base 420 to rotate around a horizontal axis. By connecting the third driving member 410 to the switching mechanism 500, connecting the first mounting base 420 to the third driving member 410, and fixing the second driving member 310 to the first mounting base 420, when the switching mechanism 500 drives the third driving member 410 to move vertically and rotate around a preset vertical axis, it can drive the battery casing 2000, which is clamped and fixed by the gripper 320, to move vertically and rotate around the vertical axis. When the third driving member 410 drives the first mounting base 420 to rotate around a horizontal axis, it can drive the battery casing 2000, which is clamped and fixed by the gripper 320, to rotate around the horizontal axis. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the third driving member 410 is a rotary cylinder. Rotary cylinders have a simple structure, are highly responsive, and are easy to assemble and disassemble. In other embodiments, the third driving member 410 can also be a rotary motor or other rotary drive structure; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0079] Combination Figure 7The specific structure of the switching mechanism 500 is described below. The switching mechanism 500 includes a second mounting base 530, a fourth driving member 510, and a fifth driving member 520. The second mounting base 530 is fixed with a third driving member 410 from the flipping mechanism 400. The fourth driving member 510 is connected to the second mounting base 530 and can drive the second mounting base 530 to rotate around a preset vertical axis. The fifth driving member 520 is connected to the fourth driving member 510 and can drive the fourth driving member 510 to move in the vertical direction. By fixing the third driving member 410 within the flipping mechanism 400 to the second mounting base 530, and connecting the second mounting base 530 to the fourth driving member 510, the fourth driving member 510 drives the second mounting base 530 to rotate around a preset vertical axis, thereby driving the flipping mechanism 400, the clamping mechanism 300, and the battery casing 2000 to rotate around the preset vertical axis. By connecting the fourth driving member 510 to the fifth driving member 520, the fifth driving member 520 drives the fourth driving member 510 to move vertically, thereby driving the second mounting base 530, the flipping mechanism 400, the clamping mechanism 300, and the battery casing 2000 to move vertically. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the fourth driving member 510 is a rotary cylinder, and the fifth driving member 520 is a linear cylinder. Linear cylinders and rotary cylinders have simple structures, are highly responsive, and are easy to assemble and disassemble. In other embodiments, the fourth drive member 510 may also be a rotary motor or other rotary drive structure, and the fifth drive member 520 may also be a linear motor, a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut structure or other linear drive structure. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0080] In addition, in this embodiment, the switching mechanism 500 also includes a guide member 540, wherein the guide member 540 is fixed to the fourth driving member 510, and the battery casing flipping and conveying device also includes a guide mechanism 700, which is provided with a guide channel extending in the vertical direction, and the guide member 540 can move along the guide channel.

[0081] Specifically, the guiding mechanism 700 includes a base frame and a guide wheel assembly 710. The guide wheel assembly 710 includes two guide wheels 711 arranged horizontally opposite each other. The guide wheels 711 are rotatably connected to the base frame and can roll against the guide member 540. A guiding channel is formed between the two opposing guide wheels 711. Furthermore, to further improve the guiding effect on the guide member 540, multiple sets of guide wheel assemblies 710 are arranged vertically within the guiding mechanism 700. The guiding channels within the multiple sets of guide wheel assemblies 710 are vertically aligned and interconnected. Each guide wheel 711 within the multiple sets of guide wheel assemblies 710 rolls against the guide member 540.

[0082] Furthermore, to further improve the conveying efficiency of the battery casing 2000, the battery casing flipping conveyor is equipped with at least two sets of flipping mechanisms 400 and at least two sets of clamping mechanisms 300. Each set of flipping mechanisms 400 is correspondingly arranged with one set of clamping mechanisms 300. The at least two sets of flipping mechanisms 400 are circumferentially spaced around a preset vertical axis on the switching mechanism 500, which can drive the at least two sets of flipping mechanisms 400 to rotate around the preset vertical axis. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the battery casing flipping conveyor is equipped with four sets of flipping mechanisms 400 and four sets of clamping mechanisms 300. Each set of flipping mechanisms 400 is correspondingly arranged with one set of clamping mechanisms 300, and the four sets of flipping mechanisms 400 are equally spaced around the outer periphery of the second mounting base 530. In other embodiments, the specific number of flipping mechanisms 400 and clamping mechanisms 300 can be adjusted according to actual needs, as long as each set of flipping mechanisms 400 is correspondingly arranged with one set of clamping mechanisms 300. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations. In this embodiment, a preset vertical axis is used as the center, and the straight-line distance from the preset vertical axis to the clamping station and the second conveying mechanism 600 is equal, so as to ensure that the switching mechanism 500 drives the battery casing 2000 in the clamping station to rotate around the preset vertical axis to the second conveying mechanism 600.

[0083] In one of the alternative solutions, such as Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second conveying mechanism 600 includes a carrying conveyor belt 610 and a three-axis conveying assembly 620. The carrying conveyor belt 610, the switching mechanism 500, and the first conveying mechanism 100 are arranged sequentially along a preset direction. The carrying conveyor belt 610 can support and convey the battery casing 2000 along the preset direction. The three-axis conveying assembly 620 can clamp and fix the battery casing 2000 located on the carrying conveyor belt 610 and transfer it to the cleaning equipment. By arranging the carrying conveyor belt 610, the switching mechanism 500, and the first conveying mechanism 100 sequentially along the preset direction, the switching mechanism 500 can drive the battery casing 2000 from the clamping station to the carrying conveyor belt 610. By setting the three-axis conveying assembly 620 to convey the battery casing 2000 on the carrying conveyor belt 610 to the cleaning equipment, the transfer between the flipped battery casing 2000 and the cleaning equipment is realized. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the conveyor belt 610 is a belt conveyor structure, and the three-axis handling component 620 is a six-axis robot. The six-axis robot can move and rotate the battery casing 2000 arbitrarily in space to accurately transfer the battery casing 2000 to the cleaning equipment. The specific structure and working principle of the belt conveyor structure and the six-axis robot are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0084] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the three-axis transport assembly 620 clamps eight battery casings 2000 at the carrier conveyor belt 610 and simultaneously transfers the eight battery casings 2000 to the cleaning equipment, thereby further improving the transfer efficiency of the battery casings 2000 between the carrier conveyor belt 610 and the cleaning equipment. In other embodiments, the number of battery casings 2000 transferred to the cleaning equipment by the three-axis transport assembly 620 at one time can also be adjusted according to actual needs; this embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0085] To improve the supporting and conveying effect of the conveyor belt 610 on the battery casing 2000 with the opening 2100 facing downwards, such as Figure 10 As shown, the conveyor belt 610 is provided with support platforms 612 spaced apart along the conveying direction. The support platforms 612 are configured to support the battery housing 2000. Each support platform 612 is provided with a positioning boss 611. The positioning boss 611 can extend into the inner cavity of the battery housing 2000 through the opening 2100 of the battery housing 2000. At least a portion of the outer peripheral wall of the positioning boss 611 abuts against the inner cavity wall of the battery housing 2000 for positioning. By arranging support platforms 612 at intervals along the conveying direction, stable support for the battery casing 2000 can be achieved. By providing positioning protrusions 611 on the support platforms 612, when the switching mechanism 500 conveys the battery casing 2000 to the support platforms 612, the positioning protrusions 611 can extend into the opening 2100 at the lower end of the battery casing 2000, and at least part of the outer peripheral wall of the positioning protrusions 611 abuts against the inner cavity wall of the battery casing 2000 for positioning, thereby improving the support and conveying effect of the conveyor belt 610 on the battery casing 2000 facing the opening 2100.

[0086] As an optional solution, the end of the positioning boss 611 away from the support platform 612 is provided with a guide slope 6111. The guide slope 6111 extends from the end near the support platform 612 toward the direction away from the support platform 612 while tilting inward. The guide slope 6111 can provide guidance for the docking of the opening 2100 of the battery casing 2000 and the positioning boss 611.

[0087] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery casing flipping and conveying device, characterized in that, include: A first conveying mechanism (100) is capable of moving a battery casing (2000) from a stamping device (3000) in a predetermined direction, wherein the upper end face of the battery casing (2000) has an opening (2100); A stop positioning mechanism (200) is disposed at one end of the first conveying mechanism (100) away from the stamping equipment (3000) along the preset direction. The stop positioning mechanism (200) is capable of stopping and positioning a single battery casing (2000). A clamping mechanism (300) is used to clamp and secure a single battery casing (2000); A flipping mechanism (400), the clamping mechanism (300) being connected to the flipping mechanism (400), the flipping mechanism (400) being capable of driving the clamping mechanism (300) to rotate 180° about a horizontal axis; and The unloading structure is configured to receive the battery casing (2000) after it has been rotated 180° about a horizontal axis, and the unloading structure is capable of conveying the battery casing (2000) after it has been rotated 180° about a horizontal axis to a cleaning device.

2. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stop positioning mechanism (200) includes: The first driving component (210) is installed at the first conveying mechanism (100); The first stop (220), the second stop (230), and the limiting block (240) are arranged sequentially at intervals along the preset direction. The first stop (220) and the second stop (230) are respectively connected to the first drive (210). The first drive (210) can drive the first stop (220) and the second stop (230) to extend into the moving path of the battery casing (2000) on the first conveying mechanism (100) and to abut and position against the battery casing (2000) along the preset direction. The limiting block (240) is fixed to the end of the battery casing (2000) away from the stamping equipment (3000) in the moving path of the first conveying mechanism (100). The limiting block (240) and the first stop (220) can form a clamping station, and the first stop (220) and the second stop (230) can form a waiting station. The clamping station and the waiting station can each accommodate one battery casing (2000). The clamping mechanism (300) can clamp and fix the battery casing (2000) in the clamping station.

3. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stop positioning mechanism (200) further includes: A first detection element (250) is communicatively connected to the first drive element (210), and the first detection element (250) is configured to detect whether the clamping station accommodates the battery casing (2000); and The second detection element (260) is communicatively connected to the first drive element (210), and the second detection element (260) is configured to detect whether the waiting station accommodates the battery casing (2000).

4. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (300) includes: A second driving member (310) is connected to the flipping mechanism (400), which is capable of driving the second driving member (310) to rotate about the horizontal axis; and Two grippers (320) are arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction. The two grippers (320) are respectively connected to the second driving member (310). A clamping area for clamping the battery casing (2000) is formed between the two grippers (320). The second driving member (310) can drive the two grippers (320) to move towards each other or away from each other.

5. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (400) includes: The third drive unit (410); and A first mounting base (420) is connected to the third driving member (410). The first mounting base (420) is fixed with the clamping mechanism (300). The third driving member (410) can drive the first mounting base (420) to rotate around the horizontal axis.

6. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The feeding structure includes: A switching mechanism (500) is provided, wherein the flipping mechanism (400) is connected to the switching mechanism (500); The second conveying mechanism (600) is arranged in sequence along the preset direction, with the first conveying mechanism (100), the switching mechanism (500) and the second conveying mechanism (600) being able to drive the flipping mechanism (400) to move in the vertical direction and rotate around the preset vertical axis, so that the battery casing (2000) is transferred from the stop positioning mechanism (200) to the second conveying mechanism (600), and the second conveying mechanism (600) can convey the battery casing (2000) to the cleaning equipment.

7. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The switching mechanism (500) includes: The second mounting base (530) is fixed with the flipping mechanism (400); A fourth driving member (510), connected to the second mounting base (530), is capable of driving the second mounting base (530) to rotate about the preset vertical axis; and The fifth driving member (520) is connected to the fourth driving member (510), and the fifth driving member (520) can drive the fourth driving member (510) to move along the vertical direction.

8. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second conveying mechanism (600) includes: A carrying conveyor belt (610), the switching mechanism (500), and the first conveying mechanism (100) are arranged sequentially along the preset direction. The carrying conveyor belt (610) can support and convey the battery casing (2000) along the preset direction. A three-axis transport assembly (620) capable of clamping and securing the battery casing (2000) located on the carrier conveyor belt (610) and transferring it to the cleaning equipment.

9. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (610) is provided with support platforms (612) spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the support platforms (612) are configured to support the battery casing (2000). Each of the support platforms (612) is provided with a positioning boss (611), which can extend into the inner cavity of the battery housing (2000) through the opening (2100) of the battery housing (2000), and at least a portion of the outer peripheral wall of the positioning boss (611) abuts against the inner cavity wall of the battery housing (2000) for positioning.

10. The battery casing flipping and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The battery casing flipping and conveying device is provided with at least two sets of flipping mechanisms (400) and at least two sets of clamping mechanisms (300). Each set of flipping mechanisms (400) is correspondingly arranged with one set of clamping mechanisms (300). At least two sets of flipping mechanisms (400) are circumferentially spaced on the switching mechanism (500) around the preset vertical axis. The switching mechanism (500) can drive at least two sets of flipping mechanisms (400) to rotate around the preset vertical axis.

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