Upper cover mounting system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses an upper cover mounting system. The upper cover mounting system comprises a robot, a storage device, a transfer device and a tray conveying line. The robot is provided with an upper cover clamping jaw; an upper cover storage position is arranged on the storage device; an upper cover placing position and a cleaning mechanism are arranged on the transfer device, and the upper cover placing position falls within the moving range of the cleaning mechanism; a tray placing position is arranged on the tray conveying line; the upper cover clamping jaw grabs an upper cover located at the upper cover storage position and moves the upper cover to the upper cover containing position, and after the upper cover is cleaned through the cleaning mechanism, the upper cover is assembled with a workpiece on a tray located at the tray containing position. According to the scheme, through the arranged cleaning mechanism, the upper cover can be cleaned before the upper cover and the workpiece are assembled, and therefore the assembling quality between the upper cover and the workpiece can be improved conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery assembly technology, specifically to a top cover mounting system. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery manufacturing process, there is a step where the top cover is installed onto the workpiece. In current practices, the top cover is directly installed onto the workpiece after being transported, without undergoing any cleaning process during transit. This can easily lead to quality problems after assembly. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides a cover installation system that can perform a cleaning operation on the cover before it is assembled with the workpiece, thereby improving the assembly quality between the cover and the workpiece.

[0004] The technical means adopted in this application to solve the above-mentioned technical problems are:

[0005] This application provides a top cover mounting system, including:

[0006] The robot is equipped with a top cover gripper;

[0007] A material storage device, wherein the material storage device is provided with a top cover material storage position, the top cover material storage position falling within the range of motion of the top cover gripper;

[0008] A transfer device is provided with a top cover placement position and a cleaning mechanism, wherein the top cover placement position falls within the range of motion of the top cover gripper and the cleaning mechanism;

[0009] A pallet conveyor line, wherein a pallet placement position is provided on the pallet conveyor line, and the pallet placement position falls within the range of motion of the upper cover gripper;

[0010] The upper cover gripper grasps the upper cover located in the upper cover storage position and moves it to the upper cover placement position. After the upper cover is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism, it is then assembled with the workpiece on the tray located in the tray placement position.

[0011] In the embodiments of this application, the robot can be used to connect the various processes from loading the cover to assembling it with the pallet, which can improve the automation level and operation accuracy of the entire assembly process; and the cleaning mechanism can clean the cover before assembling it with the workpiece on the pallet, thereby improving the assembly quality between the cover and the workpiece.

[0012] In some embodiments, the top cover gripper includes a gripper body, on which a gripping component and an identification component are disposed;

[0013] The gripper body is connected to the robot, the gripping component is used to grasp the top cover, and the recognition component is used to recognize the top cover.

[0014] In the embodiments of this application, the identification component can assist the robot in grasping or releasing the cover, thereby improving the intelligence level of the operation process and reducing the cost of human labor.

[0015] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes a plurality of negative pressure suction cups, which form an adsorption on the upper cover;

[0016] And / or, the clamping assembly includes a plurality of pairs of clamping jaws, with a clamping space formed between the pairs of clamping jaws.

[0017] In the embodiments of this application, the negative pressure suction cup and / or gripper can be used to grasp the top cover, so as to facilitate the connection between various processes.

[0018] In some embodiments, a support portion is formed on the inner side of the gripper facing the clamping space.

[0019] In the embodiments of this application, the support portion can further improve the stability of the top cover in the gripping state and prevent the top cover from falling off due to accidental contact.

[0020] In some embodiments, the gripper body is provided with a plurality of limiting posts, the end faces of which form a limiting surface for the upper cover.

[0021] In the embodiments of this application, the limiting post can be used to shape and limit the upper cover in the gripping state, so as to improve the placement accuracy of the upper cover when it is placed in the next process placement position.

[0022] In some embodiments, the recognition component includes a visual camera and an auxiliary light source, wherein the auxiliary light source is disposed on the camera path of the visual camera.

[0023] In the embodiments of this application, the vision camera can be used to identify a preset target, thereby guiding the robot's subsequent actions; while the auxiliary light source can improve the imaging effect of the vision camera and improve the recognition accuracy of the preset target.

[0024] In some embodiments, the storage device includes a storage rack and at least one storage tray disposed on the storage rack;

[0025] A plurality of the aforementioned upper cover storage positions are formed within the storage tray along its length.

[0026] In the embodiments of this application, the storage trays can be used to temporarily place several of the top covers; moreover, the number of the storage trays can be set to one or more, so that the storage rack can store a sufficient number of the top covers for material preparation.

[0027] In some embodiments, a bearing pad strip is provided on the inner side and / or inner bottom surface of the storage tray;

[0028] A toothed structure is formed on the bearing pad strip located on the inner side of the storage tray and / or on the bearing pad strip located on the inner bottom surface of the storage tray. The toothed structure is used to form the storage position of the upper cover.

[0029] In the embodiments of this application, the supporting pad strip can protect the top cover placed in the storage tray; and the toothed structure can allow two adjacent top covers to be placed in the storage tray with a gap between them.

[0030] In some embodiments, the storage tray is slidably disposed on the storage rack along its width direction.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, by setting the storage tray to be able to slide on the storage rack, the flexibility of the storage tray in application can be improved.

[0032] In some embodiments, the cleaning mechanism includes a plasma generator, the working end of which is disposed facing the upper cover placement position.

[0033] In the embodiments of this application, the plasma generator can be used to clean the top cover placed on the top cover placement position.

[0034] In some embodiments, the upper cover placement position includes a plurality of fixed limiting blocks and a plurality of movable limiting blocks, the movable limiting blocks being equipped with a drive controller, and the fixed limiting blocks and the movable limiting blocks can form a clamping mechanism for the upper cover.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, the fixed limiting block and the movable limiting block can be used to clamp and fix the top cover that is about to be cleaned, so as to improve the stability of the top cover during the cleaning process and improve the cleaning effect.

[0036] In some embodiments, the transfer device is further provided with a top cover correction position, and a plurality of fixed support blocks are provided at the edge of the top cover correction position, the plurality of fixed support blocks being used to support the top cover.

[0037] In the embodiments of this application, the set upper cover correction position can achieve the effects of standard comparison and state correction, thereby further improving the accuracy of operation.

[0038] In some embodiments, the transfer device is further provided with a top cover recycling position.

[0039] In the embodiments of this application, the top cover recycling position can be set to recycle top covers that do not meet the conditions for proceeding to the next process step, thereby making the overall operation process more complete. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the cover mounting system according to some embodiments of this application.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robot according to some embodiments of this application.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover gripper in some embodiments of this application.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a side view of the top cover gripper structure of some embodiments of this application.

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a storage device according to some embodiments of this application.

[0046] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the storage tray in some embodiments of this application.

[0047] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device according to some embodiments of this application.

[0048] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows:

[0049] 1-Robot, 11-Top cover gripper, 111-Gripper body, 12-Gripping component, 121-Negative pressure suction cup, 122-Gripper, 1221-Supporting part, 123-Limiting post, 13-Identification component, 131-Vision camera, 132-Auxiliary light source;

[0050] 2-Storage device, 20-Top cover storage position, 21-Storage rack, 22-Storage tray, 221-Bearing pad, 2211-Clipping tooth structure, 222-Slide rail mechanism;

[0051] 3-Transfer device, 31-Top cover placement position, 311-Fixed limit block, 312-Modible limit block, 32-Cleaning mechanism, 321-Plasma generator, 33-Top cover correction position, 331-Fixed support block, 34-Top cover recycling position;

[0052] 4-Pallet conveyor line, 41-Pallet placement position;

[0053] 5-Top cover;

[0054] 6-Workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0057] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0058] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0059] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0060] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] Currently, the production process of power batteries requires the assembly of the top cover onto the casing. However, existing technology lacks a systematic piece of equipment to meet this assembly requirement. As the demand for power battery production continues to increase, the workload of assembling the top cover onto the casing is also growing. Traditional manual operation methods are gradually becoming insufficient to meet normal production needs. Furthermore, the surface condition of the top cover cannot be guaranteed during the process from material preparation to its delivery to the production line and assembly with the casing. For example, impurities may adhere to the surface of the top cover, affecting the assembly quality between the top cover and the casing, and even posing safety hazards to the use of the power battery.

[0062] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this embodiment provides a cover installation system that offers an operating mode to meet the connection requirements of the assembly process between the cover and the housing. It also enables the cleaning of the cover before assembly with the housing, thereby improving the assembly quality between the cover and the housing.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a cover mounting system according to some embodiments of this application includes:

[0064] Robot 1, wherein the robot 1 is equipped with a top cover gripper 11;

[0065] The storage device 2 is provided with a top cover storage position 20, which falls within the range of motion of the top cover gripper 11.

[0066] The transfer device 3 is provided with a cover placement position 31 and a cleaning mechanism 32. The cover placement position 31 falls within the range of motion of the cover gripper 11 and the cleaning mechanism 32.

[0067] The pallet conveyor line 4 is provided with a pallet placement position 41, which falls within the range of motion of the upper cover gripper 11.

[0068] The upper cover gripper 11 grips the upper cover 5 located in the upper cover storage position 20 and moves it to the upper cover placement position 31. After the upper cover 5 is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism 32, it is then assembled with the workpiece 6 on the tray located in the tray placement position 41.

[0069] In some embodiments, the robot 1 can be understood as an industrial robot. The robot 1 can grasp and release the upper cover 5 through the upper cover gripper 11 provided thereon, thereby realizing the positional change of the upper cover 5. The specific structure and model of the robot 1 are not limited here.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the storage device 2 may be provided with one or more of the upper cover storage positions 20 to facilitate the temporary placement of one or more upper covers 5, thereby facilitating the feeding of materials to the robot 1.

[0071] In some embodiments, the transfer device 3 is connected between the storage device 2 and the pallet conveyor line 4. The cleaning mechanism 32 provided on the transfer device 3 can clean the upper cover 5 before it is assembled with the workpiece 6, thereby improving the surface condition of the upper cover 5 before it is assembled with the workpiece 6.

[0072] In some embodiments, the workpiece 6 is configured as the housing of a power battery.

[0073] The robot 1, when in use, can meet the connection requirements between various processes from the loading of the cover 5 to its assembly with the workpiece 6, thereby improving the automation level and operational accuracy of the entire assembly process. This includes: the movement of the cover gripper 11 in an idle state to change its position; the movement of the cover gripper 11 to clamp the cover 5, causing it to leave the storage device 2; the movement of the cover gripper 11 in a clamping state above the transfer device 3, placing the cover 5 on the cover placement position 31, facilitating cooperation with the cleaning mechanism 32 to clean the cover 5; and the movement of the cover gripper 11 in an idle state to clamp the cleaned cover 5 and move it above the pallet conveyor line 4, whereby the assembly operation between the cover 5 and the workpiece 6 on the pallet is performed.

[0074] The pallet conveyor line 4 facilitates the transport of pallets, allowing them to carry workpieces 6 for material delivery. After the workpieces 6 and the top cover 5 are assembled, the assembled product is output.

[0075] As one example of its application, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the upper cover gripper 11 includes a gripper body 111, and a gripping component 12 and an identification component 13 are provided on the gripper body 111;

[0076] The gripper body 111 is connected to the robot 1, the gripping component 12 is used to grasp the upper cover 5, and the identification component 13 is used to identify the upper cover 5.

[0077] The identification component 13 can identify the position and status of the cover 5, thereby assisting the robot 1 in grasping or releasing the cover 5, which can improve the intelligence level of the operation process and reduce the cost of human labor.

[0078] As one example of its application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the clamping assembly 12 includes a plurality of negative pressure suction cups 121, which form an adsorption on the upper cover 5.

[0079] And / or, the clamping assembly 12 includes a plurality of pairs of clamping jaws 122, with a clamping space formed between the pairs of clamping jaws 122.

[0080] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the plurality of negative pressure suction cups 121 are mounted on the gripper body 111, and the suction ends of the negative pressure suction cups 121 are all arranged facing the clamping space inside the upper cover gripper 11, so that the negative pressure suction cups 121 can adhere to the surface of the upper cover 5, thereby realizing the positional movement of the upper cover 5. The number of negative pressure suction cups 121 can be adjusted according to the shape of the upper cover 5. For example, when the upper cover 5 is rectangular, the negative pressure suction cups 121 can be arranged at the four corners of the upper cover 5; or, for example, when the surface of the upper cover 5 has an uneven structure, the negative pressure suction cups 121 are arranged corresponding to the flat areas of the surface of the upper cover 5. The specific arrangement of the negative pressure suction cups 121 is not limited here.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the grippers 122 are mounted in pairs on the gripper body 111, and a drive device is provided for controlling the two grippers 122 to move closer to each other to achieve a gripping action or to move further apart to achieve a releasing action.

[0082] In some embodiments, the drive device is configured as a motor.

[0083] In some embodiments, the drive device is configured as a telescopic cylinder.

[0084] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the grippers 122 are arranged in pairs, with the two grippers 122 in the same pair respectively located on opposite sides of the gripper body 111; one or more pairs of grippers 122 may be provided on the gripper body 111.

[0085] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, there are two pairs of grippers 122, which are respectively installed on the gripper body 111 corresponding to the four side positions of the upper cover 5. The four grippers 122 form a clamping space for the upper cover 5.

[0086] In some embodiments, the gripper body 111 is provided with the gripper 122, and the negative pressure suction cup 121 is also provided in the clamping space formed between the grippers 122.

[0087] The negative pressure suction cup 121 and / or gripper 122 can be used to grasp the upper cover 5, thereby facilitating the connection between various processes.

[0088] As one example of its application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a support portion 1221 is formed on the inner side of the gripper 122 facing the gripping space.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the support portion 1221 is a groove provided on the inner side of the gripper 122, and the opening of the groove is provided facing the clamping space; so that when the gripper 122 performs a clamping operation on the upper cover 5, the edge of the upper cover 5 extends into the support portion 1221, and at this time the upper cover 5 is supported by the inner wall of the groove.

[0090] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the supporting part 1221 is a protrusion provided on the inner side of the gripper 122, so that when the gripper 122 performs a clamping operation on the upper cover 5, the edge of the upper cover 5 is supported on the protrusion.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, some of the support portions 1221 on the grippers 122 are configured as grooves, while others are configured as protrusions.

[0092] In some embodiments, when the support portion 1221 is configured as a protrusion, the support portion 1221 and the gripper 122 are detachably connected, so that the support portion 1221 can be selected according to the specifications of the top cover 5.

[0093] The support portion 1221 provided can improve the stability of the upper cover 5 in the gripping state and prevent the upper cover 5 from falling off due to accidental contact.

[0094] As one application example, see reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the gripper body 111 is provided with a plurality of limiting posts 123, and the end faces of the plurality of limiting posts 123 form a limiting surface for the upper cover 5.

[0095] In some embodiments, the plurality of limiting posts 123 are mounted on the gripper body 111 and located within the gripping space, and the bottom end face of the limiting post 123 is used to abut and limit the upper cover 5.

[0096] In some embodiments, the bottom end faces of the plurality of limiting posts 123 may be set at different heights to facilitate better adaptation to the surface shape of the upper cover 5.

[0097] In some embodiments, when the surface of the upper cover 5 is a flat structural surface, the bottom end faces of the plurality of limiting posts 123 can be set to the same height, that is, located on the same horizontal plane.

[0098] By setting the limiting post 123, the state of the upper cover 5 can be shaped and limited when the upper cover 5 is gripped, so that the position of the upper cover 5 in the clamping state can be more reliable, and the upper cover 5 can avoid large tilting deviation during clamping, thereby improving the placement accuracy of the upper cover 5 when it is placed in the next process placement position.

[0099] As one example of its application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the recognition component 13 includes a visual camera 131 and an auxiliary light source 132, with the auxiliary light source 132 positioned on the imaging path of the visual camera 131.

[0100] In some embodiments, the vision camera 131 is configured as an industrial vision recognition camera, such as a CCD (charge-coupled device) camera.

[0101] The vision camera 131 can be used to identify preset targets, such as the placement of the cover 5, including whether it is placed horizontally or vertically, thus facilitating the guidance of the robot 1's subsequent actions. The auxiliary light source 132 can improve the imaging effect of the vision camera 131 and increase the accuracy of the preset target identification.

[0102] As one example of its application, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the storage device 2 includes a storage rack 21 and at least one storage tray 22 disposed on the storage rack 21;

[0103] A plurality of the upper cover storage positions 20 are formed in the storage tray 22 along the length direction of the storage tray 22.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, at least two storage trays 22 are provided on the storage rack 21. The different storage trays 22 are arranged in an upper and lower layer on the storage rack 21, so that the use of each storage tray 22 does not interfere with each other.

[0105] The storage tray 22 can be used to temporarily place several of the top covers 5; moreover, the number of storage trays 22 can be set to one or more, so that the storage rack 21 can store enough top covers 5 for material preparation.

[0106] As one application example, see reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, a bearing pad strip 221 is provided on the inner side and / or inner bottom surface of the storage tray 22;

[0107] A toothed structure 2211 is formed on the bearing pad 221 located on the inner side of the storage tray 22 and / or on the bearing pad 221 located on the inner bottom surface of the storage tray 22. The toothed structure 2211 is used to form the upper cover storage position 20.

[0108] In some embodiments, the bearing pad 221 may be made of soft materials such as rubber or foam to avoid friction between the bearing pad 221 and the upper cover 5 causing wear to the upper cover 5.

[0109] In some embodiments, the bearing pads 221 are installed on two opposite inner sides of the storage tray 22 to protect the upper cover 5 on both sides.

[0110] In some embodiments, the bearing pad 221 is installed on the inner bottom surface of the storage tray 22 to protect the top cover 5 from the bottom.

[0111] In some embodiments, the bearing pads 221 are installed on the inner side and the inner bottom surface of the storage tray 22, thereby protecting the upper cover 5 at three edges.

[0112] In some embodiments, the tooth structure 2211 is spaced apart along the length direction of the bearing pad 221; wherein, the bearing pad 221 can be formed by assembling multiple bearing pad segments, or the bearing pad 221 can be in the form of an integral structure.

[0113] The support pad 221 provides protection for the upper cover 5 placed in the storage tray 22; and the toothed structure 2211 allows two adjacent upper covers 5 to be placed in the storage tray 22 with a gap between them.

[0114] As one example of its application, such as Figure 5 As shown, the storage tray 22 is slidably disposed on the storage rack 21 along its width direction.

[0115] In some embodiments, a slide rail mechanism 222 is provided between the storage tray 22 and the storage rack 21. The slide rail mechanism 222 allows the storage tray 22 to slide relative to the storage rack 21. For example, when the storage tray 22 and the storage rack 21 are in the initial sliding state, this is the working position when the upper cover 5 is added to the storage tray 22; when the storage tray 22 and the storage rack 21 are in the state after relative sliding, this is the working position where the upper cover gripper 11 grasps the upper cover 5. Therefore, the sliding movement of the storage tray 22 on the storage rack 21 can be considered as a switching between two working positions.

[0116] By configuring the storage tray 22 to slide on the storage rack 21, the flexibility of the storage tray 22 during application can be improved.

[0117] As one example of its application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the cleaning mechanism 32 includes a plasma generator 321, the working end of which is positioned toward the upper cover placement position 31.

[0118] The plasma generator 321 can be used to clean the top cover 5 placed on the top cover placement position 31.

[0119] As one application example, see reference Figure 7 As shown, the upper cover placement position 31 includes a plurality of fixed limiting blocks 311 and a plurality of movable limiting blocks 312. The movable limiting blocks 312 are equipped with a drive controller. The fixed limiting blocks 311 and the movable limiting blocks 312 can form a clamping mechanism for the upper cover 5.

[0120] In some embodiments, the drive controller is configured as a telescopic cylinder.

[0121] In some embodiments, the distribution shape of the fixed limiting block 311 and the movable limiting block 312 is adapted to the shape of the upper cover 5. When in use, the upper cover clamp 11 places the upper cover 5 on the upper cover placement position 31, and a portion of the edge of the upper cover 5 abuts against the top of the fixed limiting block 311. The movable limiting block 312 extends toward the remaining edge of the upper cover 5, thereby forming a clamping action on the upper cover 5 together with the fixed limiting block 311.

[0122] By using the fixed limiting block 311 and the movable limiting block 312, the upper cover 5, which is about to be cleaned, can be clamped and fixed to improve the stability of the upper cover 5 during the cleaning process and improve the cleaning effect.

[0123] As one example of its application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the transfer device 3 is also provided with a top cover correction position 33, and a plurality of fixed support blocks 331 are provided at the edge of the top cover correction position 33. The plurality of fixed support blocks 331 are used to support the top cover 5.

[0124] In some embodiments, the setting position of the fixed support block 331 is determined based on the upper cover 5, which is a standard component. In use, as one method, after the upper cover gripper 11 grasps the upper cover 5, it can first place the upper cover 5 on the upper cover calibration position 33 to confirm its status, and then move the upper cover 5 to the upper cover placement position 31 for cleaning; as another method, after cleaning, the upper cover 5 can also be moved to the upper cover calibration position 33 for status confirmation.

[0125] By setting the upper cover calibration position 33, the upper cover 5 can be compared with the standard and its status can be corrected, thereby further improving the accuracy of operation.

[0126] As one example of its application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the transfer device 3 is also provided with a top cover recycling position 34.

[0127] By setting the cover recycling position 34, the cover 5 that does not meet the conditions for proceeding to the next process step can be recycled. For example, after comparing the cover 5 with the standard or correcting its status, it is found that the current cover 5 no longer meets the requirements for continuing the subsequent process. The current cover 5 can be placed on the cover recycling position 34 to recycle the cover 5, so that the overall operation process can be more complete.

[0128] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cover mounting system, characterized in that, include: The robot is equipped with a top cover gripper; A material storage device, wherein the material storage device is provided with a top cover material storage position, the top cover material storage position falling within the range of motion of the top cover gripper; A transfer device is provided with a top cover placement position and a cleaning mechanism, wherein the top cover placement position falls within the range of motion of the top cover gripper and the cleaning mechanism; A pallet conveyor line, wherein a pallet placement position is provided on the pallet conveyor line, and the pallet placement position falls within the range of motion of the upper cover gripper; The upper cover gripper grasps the upper cover located in the upper cover storage position and moves it to the upper cover placement position. After the upper cover is cleaned by the cleaning mechanism, it is then assembled with the workpiece on the tray located in the tray placement position.

2. The cover mounting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover gripper includes a gripper body, on which a gripping component and an identification component are provided; The gripper body is connected to the robot, the gripping component is used to grasp the top cover, and the recognition component is used to recognize the top cover.

3. The cover mounting system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a plurality of negative pressure suction cups, which form an adsorption on the upper cover; And / or, the clamping assembly includes a plurality of pairs of clamping jaws, with a clamping space formed between the pairs of clamping jaws.

4. The cover mounting system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner side of the gripper has a support portion facing the gripping space.

5. The cover mounting system according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The gripper body is provided with a plurality of limiting posts, and the end faces of the plurality of limiting posts form a limiting surface for the upper cover.

6. The cover mounting system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The recognition component includes a visual camera and an auxiliary light source, with the auxiliary light source positioned along the camera's imaging path.

7. The cover mounting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage device includes a storage rack and at least one storage tray disposed on the storage rack; A plurality of the aforementioned upper cover storage positions are formed within the storage tray along its length.

8. The cover mounting system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner side and / or inner bottom surface of the storage tray are provided with a bearing pad strip; A toothed structure is formed on the bearing pad strip located on the inner side of the storage tray and / or on the bearing pad strip located on the inner bottom surface of the storage tray. The toothed structure is used to form the storage position of the upper cover.

9. The cover mounting system according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The storage tray is slidably mounted on the storage rack along its width.

10. The cover mounting system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism includes a plasma generator, the working end of which is positioned facing the upper cover placement position.

11. The cover mounting system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The upper cover placement position includes several fixed limiting blocks and several movable limiting blocks. The movable limiting blocks are equipped with a drive controller, and the fixed limiting blocks and movable limiting blocks can form a clamping mechanism for the upper cover.

12. The cover mounting system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The transfer device is also equipped with a top cover correction position, and a number of fixed support blocks are provided at the edge of the top cover correction position to support the top cover.

13. The cover mounting system according to any one of claims 10-12, characterized in that, The transfer device is also equipped with a top cover recycling position.

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