Cap covering machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a capping machine which comprises a rack, a conveying mechanism, an input guide mechanism, a positioning mechanism, a cap feeding mechanism, a capping mechanism and an adjusting mechanism, and the conveying mechanism is used for conveying batteries and is respectively provided with a waiting station, a staying station and a capping station; the input guide mechanism can guide and convey the battery to a waiting station; the positioning mechanism comprises a positioning driving unit and a positioning piece connected with the positioning driving unit, the positioning piece can block the battery fed by the waiting station and stay at the stay station, and the positioning driving unit can drive the positioning piece to move so as to push the battery from the stay station to the cap covering station; the cap feeding mechanism is used for conveying caps; the cap covering mechanism can cover the cap fed by the cap feeding mechanism to the battery located at the cap covering station; the adjusting mechanism is arranged on the rack, can adjust the width of the input guide mechanism and the position of the positioning piece in the battery conveying direction, can adapt to batteries of various specifications, and is high in universality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery production equipment, and in particular to a capping machine. Background Technology

[0002] Since batteries generally use acidic or alkaline solutions as electrolytes, to reduce the harm of the electrolyte to the human body, battery capping machines with robotic arms are currently used to attach rubber caps to the batteries. When capping batteries, the position of the battery to be capped needs to be precisely positioned to ensure the accuracy of the robotic arm. For this reason, current battery capping machines are generally equipped with dedicated positioning fixtures. However, such positioning fixtures are only applicable to a set battery model, which has high limitations. When the battery model needs to be changed, the fixtures need to be disassembled and replaced on the battery capping machine, which greatly reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a capping machine that can adapt to batteries of various specifications.

[0004] A capping machine according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a frame, a conveying mechanism, an input guiding mechanism, a positioning mechanism, a cap feeding mechanism, a capping mechanism, and an adjusting mechanism. The conveying mechanism is disposed on the frame and is used to convey batteries. The conveying mechanism is respectively provided with a waiting station, a stopping station, and a capping station. The input guiding mechanism is disposed at the battery input end of the conveying mechanism and can guide and convey the batteries to the waiting station. The positioning mechanism is disposed on the frame and includes a positioning drive unit and a positioning component connected to the positioning drive unit. The positioning drive unit can block and stop the battery sent to the waiting station at the stopping station. The positioning drive unit can drive the positioning member to move so as to push the battery from the stopping station to the capping station. The cap feeding mechanism is provided on the frame and is used to transport the cap. The capping mechanism is provided on the frame and can cover the battery located at the capping station with the cap fed by the cap feeding mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is provided on the frame and can adjust the width of the input guide mechanism and the position of the positioning member in the battery conveying direction.

[0005] The capping machine according to the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: by adjusting the width of the input guide mechanism through the adjustment mechanism to accommodate batteries of different widths being fed into the waiting station, and by adjusting the position of the positioning member in the battery conveying direction through the adjustment mechanism to accommodate batteries of different lengths entering the dwell station, and then feeding the battery into the capping station, the capping operation of the battery can be completed through the capping mechanism, which can accommodate batteries of various specifications and has high versatility.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the input guiding mechanism includes a first guiding component disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism and a second guiding component movably disposed on the other side of the conveying mechanism;

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes:

[0008] A guide width adjustment mechanism includes a transverse platform movably mounted on the frame and a width adjustment drive unit mounted on the frame and capable of driving the transverse platform to move. The width adjustment drive unit can drive the transverse platform to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0009] A positioning length adjustment mechanism includes a longitudinal moving platform movably disposed on the transverse moving platform and a length adjustment drive unit disposed on the transverse moving platform and capable of driving the longitudinal moving platform to move. The length adjustment drive unit can drive the longitudinal moving platform to move along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0010] The second guide component is disposed on the transverse platform to adjust the distance between the second guide component and the first guide component;

[0011] The positioning element is disposed on the longitudinal moving platform to adjust the position of the positioning element in the battery conveying direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning element is movably disposed on the longitudinal transfer platform, and the positioning drive unit is disposed on the longitudinal transfer platform and can drive the positioning element to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism, pushing the battery from the dwell station to the cap station.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the capping machine further includes an auxiliary side-pushing mechanism. The auxiliary side-pushing mechanism includes an auxiliary side-pushing drive unit disposed on the transverse platform and an auxiliary side-pushing component that can be driven by the auxiliary side-pushing drive unit. The auxiliary side-pushing drive unit can drive the auxiliary side-pushing component to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism and push the battery from the dwelling station to the capping station.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning member is disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism, and the other side of the conveying mechanism is provided with an abutment member corresponding to the positioning member. The battery can be pushed by the positioning member to abut against the abutment member and positioned at the cap station.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the abutment member has a “」” shaped structure to form an angular structure corresponding to the battery.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the abutment extending toward the conveying mechanism is provided with a guide surface.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning member has a "「" structure to form an angular structure corresponding to the battery, and one end of the positioning member extending toward the conveying mechanism extends into the top of the conveying mechanism to block the battery at the stopping position.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the battery is stopped at the stopping station and the capping station, it can block the battery sent in by the conveying mechanism at the waiting station.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cap feeding mechanism includes six cap channels for conveying the caps, and the ends of the six cap channels are arranged in a 2×3 array so that the caps delivered by the six cap channels are distributed in a 2×3 array.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cap feeding mechanism includes a vibrator disposed on the frame, a conveying block disposed on the vibrator, and an adjusting block docking with the conveying block. The conveying block is provided with six cap channels, and the adjusting block is provided with six cap taking positions distributed in a 2×3 array. The adjusting block is provided with a connecting channel connecting the cap taking positions and the cap channels.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying block is provided with a conveying shielding cover that is mounted above the six cap channels.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting block is provided with a cap removal cover mounted on the top of the adjusting block, and the cap removal cover is provided with a cap removal opening corresponding to each cap removal position.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the capping mechanism includes a robotic arm mechanism disposed on the frame and a cap-retrieving module that can be driven by the robotic arm mechanism. The cap-retrieving module is provided with a cap-retrieving head that corresponds to the position of the cap sent out by the six cap channels and is capable of picking up and placing the cap.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the robotic arm mechanism includes a mounting platform for mounting the cap-removing module, and the mounting platform is provided with a cap-pressing drive unit capable of driving the cap-removing head to move in the up-down direction.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the capping machine further includes a visual screening component, which includes a visual detection module disposed above the battery output end of the conveying mechanism and an external moving mechanism disposed at the battery output end of the conveying mechanism. The external moving mechanism is capable of moving the battery delivered by the conveying mechanism out of the conveying mechanism.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outward movement mechanism includes an outward push mounting bracket mounted on the frame, an outward push drive unit disposed on the outward push mounting bracket, and an outward push member disposed on the outward push drive unit. The outward push drive unit is capable of driving the outward push member to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the video screening assembly further includes a blocking mechanism, the blocking mechanism including a blocking drive unit disposed on the push-out mounting bracket or the frame and a blocking member disposed on the blocking drive unit, the blocking drive unit being capable of driving the blocking member to extend above the conveying mechanism to block the battery.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the pusher is provided with a hole through which the blocking member can extend. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the capping machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams showing the distribution of the mechanisms surrounding the conveying mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram showing the distribution of the mechanisms surrounding the conveying mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram showing the distribution of the mechanisms surrounding the conveying mechanism in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism and adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the positioning mechanism and the adjustment mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 7 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the external displacement mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 8 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the external displacement mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cap mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vibrator in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the vibrator in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] Frame 100, side mounting bracket 110;

[0043] Conveying mechanism 200, waiting station 201, dwelling station 202, capping station 203;

[0044] Input guide mechanism 300, first guide assembly 310, second guide assembly 320, translation plate 321;

[0045] Positioning mechanism 400, positioning drive unit 410, positioning component 420, auxiliary side push drive unit 430, auxiliary side push component 440, abutment component 450, guide surface 451;

[0046] The cap feeding mechanism 500, the cap channel 501, the vibrator 510, the conveying block 520, the conveying shield 521, the adjusting block 530, the cap taking position 531, the connecting channel 532, the cap taking shield 533, the cap taking opening 534;

[0047] The capping mechanism 600, the first drive mechanism 611, the second drive mechanism 612, the third drive mechanism 613, the cap removal module 620, the cap removal head 621, the cap pressing drive unit 622, the mounting base 623, and the mounting platform 630;

[0048] Adjustment mechanism 700, transverse platform 710, width adjustment drive unit 720, longitudinal platform 730, length adjustment drive unit 740;

[0049] Image detection module 810, outward movement mechanism 820, outward push mounting bracket 821, outward push drive unit 822, outward push component 823, blocking drive unit 831, blocking component 832, hole position 824, auxiliary lighting source 840;

[0050] Battery 900. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0052] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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.

[0053] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0055] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 11 The capping machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model is described in which the lateral direction of the battery 900 conveying direction is set as the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the capping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 100, a conveying mechanism 200, an input guiding mechanism 300, a positioning mechanism 400, a cap feeding mechanism 500, a capping mechanism 600, and an adjustment mechanism 700. The conveying mechanism 200 is disposed on the frame 100 and is used to convey batteries 900. The conveying mechanism 200 is respectively provided with a waiting station 201, a stopping station 202, and a capping station 203. The input guiding mechanism 300 is disposed at the battery input end of the conveying mechanism 200 and can guide and convey the battery 900 to the waiting station 201. The positioning mechanism 400 is disposed on the frame 100 and includes a positioning drive unit 410 and a connection to the positioning drive unit 410. The positioning member 420 is connected to the waiting station 201 and can block the battery 900 that is sent in and stop it at the stopping station 202. The positioning drive unit 410 can drive the positioning member 420 to move so as to push the battery 900 from the stopping station 202 to the capping station 203. The cap feeding mechanism 500 is provided on the frame 100 and is used to transport the cap. The capping mechanism 600 is provided on the frame 100 and can put the cap fed in by the cap feeding mechanism 500 onto the battery 900 located at the capping station 203. The adjustment mechanism 700 is provided on the frame 100 and can adjust the width of the input guide mechanism 300 and adjust the position of the positioning member 420 in the battery conveying direction.

[0057] The width of the input guide mechanism 300 is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 700 to accommodate batteries 900 of different widths being fed into the waiting station 201. The position of the positioning component 420 in the battery conveying direction is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 700 to accommodate batteries 900 of different lengths entering the dwell station 202. Then, the battery 900 is fed into the capping station 203, and the capping operation of the battery is completed by the capping mechanism 600. It can accommodate batteries of various specifications and has high versatility.

[0058] Furthermore, it can be directly adjusted via the adjustment mechanism 700 to adapt to different battery specifications without the need to replace the battery positioning fixture, which can improve battery production efficiency.

[0059] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the conveying mechanism 200 is a continuous conveying mechanism used for inputting the battery to be processed and outputting the battery after the cap is completed. The positioning member 420 is located above the conveying mechanism and can block the battery on the conveying mechanism so that it stops at the stopping position 202. After the battery is capped, the positioning member 420 is reset to the initial blocking position by the positioning drive unit 410 and releases the capped battery. The capped battery is driven out by the conveying mechanism at the capping position 203.

[0060] Specifically, the conveying mechanism 200 is a conveyor belt mechanism or a conveyor roller mechanism.

[0061] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the conveying mechanism 200 may also be a transfer robot, etc., which picks up the battery 900 for input, output and transfer between workstations.

[0062] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, when the battery 900 is at the stopping station 202 and the capping station 203, it can block the battery 900 sent in by the conveying mechanism 200 at the waiting station 201, so that the battery 900 can be capped in an orderly manner.

[0063] Specifically, when battery 900 is blocked at station 202 by positioning component 420, battery 900 at station 202 restricts battery 900 at waiting station 201 from continuing to be transported forward. At the same time, when battery 900 is transferred to capping station 203, battery 900 at capping station 203 still retains part of the transport direction at waiting station 201, thus also blocking battery 900 at waiting station 201 from continuing to be transported forward. Only after battery 900 at capping station 203 is capped and sent out can battery 900 at waiting station 201 enter station 202. This orderly control of battery transport is simple in structure and convenient in control.

[0064] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, a blocking mechanism, such as a cylinder pushing mechanism or a telescopic blocking mechanism, can also be provided at the conveying mechanism 200. The blocking mechanism directly blocks the battery 900 at the waiting station 201, so that only one battery can enter the stopping station 202 and the capping station 203 in a single capping process, and the battery 900 can be capped in an orderly manner.

[0065] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the input guide mechanism 300 includes a first guide component 310 disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism 200 and a second guide component 320 movably disposed on the other side of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0066] The adjustment mechanism 700 includes a guide width adjustment mechanism and a positioning length adjustment mechanism. The guide width adjustment mechanism includes a transverse platform 710 movably mounted on the frame 100 and a width adjustment drive unit 720 mounted on the frame 100 and capable of driving the transverse platform 710 to move. The width adjustment drive unit 720 can drive the transverse platform 710 to move in the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200. The positioning length adjustment mechanism includes a longitudinal platform 730 movably mounted on the transverse platform 710 and a length adjustment drive unit 740 mounted on the transverse platform 710 and capable of driving the longitudinal platform 730 to move. The length adjustment drive unit 740 can drive the longitudinal platform 730 to move in the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0067] The second guide component 320 is located on the transverse platform 710 to adjust the distance between the second guide component 320 and the first guide component 310; the positioning component 420 is located on the longitudinal platform 730 to adjust the position of the positioning component 420 in the battery conveying direction, thereby adapting to batteries of different specifications, improving the versatility of the capping machine, and allowing for online adjustment to improve production efficiency.

[0068] Specifically, the first guide component 310 is fixedly installed on one side of the conveying mechanism 200 to maintain the conveying positioning reference on one side, so as to ensure the conveying accuracy of the battery 900.

[0069] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the frame 100 is provided with a side mounting bracket 110, and the transverse platform 710 is slidably mounted on the side mounting bracket 110 through a sliding guide mechanism such as a slide rail mechanism or a guide rod mechanism, so that the transverse platform 710 can move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200. The width adjustment drive unit 720 can be an electric cylinder mechanism, a motor screw mechanism, etc., to drive the transverse platform 710 to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200, so as to adjust the position of the second guide component 320 and the positioning component 420 in the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0070] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the longitudinal platform 730 is slidably mounted on the transverse platform 710 via a sliding guide mechanism such as a slide rail mechanism or a guide rod mechanism, so that the longitudinal platform 730 can move along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 200. The length adjustment drive unit 740 can be an electric cylinder mechanism, a motor screw mechanism, etc., to drive the longitudinal platform 730 to move along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 200, so as to adjust the position of the positioning member 420 in the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0071] like Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the first guide component 310 is a guide member such as a guide wheel or guide block that extends linearly along the battery conveying direction to form a relatively stable conveying and positioning side. The second guide component 320 is a guide member such as a guide wheel or guide block that extends obliquely or curvedly along the battery conveying direction, so that the distance between the second guide component 320 and the first guide component 310 gradually narrows along the conveying direction to guide the battery 900 to abut against the first guide component 310, and finally guide the battery 900 to the waiting station 201, thereby improving the conveying accuracy of the battery.

[0072] Specifically, the first guide assembly 310 consists of multiple guide wheels disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism 200, and the second guide assembly 320 includes a guide block disposed on the transverse platform 710 and multiple guide wheels disposed on the translation plate 321.

[0073] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the first guide component 310 may also be configured to be movable and equipped with a corresponding adjustment mechanism to meet the requirements for adjusting the distance between the second guide component 320 and the first guide component 310.

[0074] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the positioning member 420 is movably disposed on the longitudinal transfer platform 730, and the positioning drive unit 410 is disposed on the longitudinal transfer platform 730 and can drive the positioning member 420 to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200, pushing the battery 900 from the dwell station 202 to the cap station 203.

[0075] Specifically, the positioning component 420 is slidably mounted on the longitudinal platform 730 via a sliding guide mechanism such as a slide rail mechanism or a guide rod mechanism, so that the positioning component 420 can move in the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200. The positioning drive unit 410 can be a cylinder mechanism, a motor screw mechanism, etc., to drive the positioning component 420 to move in the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200, so as to block the battery 900 and push the battery 900 from the dwell station 202 to the cap station 203.

[0076] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the positioning drive unit 410 may also be located outside the longitudinal translation platform 730, which will not be described in detail here.

[0077] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the capping machine further includes an auxiliary side-pushing mechanism. The auxiliary side-pushing mechanism includes an auxiliary side-pushing drive unit 430 disposed on the transverse platform 710 and an auxiliary side-pushing member 440 that can be driven by the auxiliary side-pushing drive unit 430. The auxiliary side-pushing drive unit 430 can drive the auxiliary side-pushing member 440 to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200 and push the battery 900 from the dwell station 202 to the capping station 203, so that the auxiliary positioning mechanism 400 can transfer and position the battery 900.

[0078] Specifically, the auxiliary side push drive unit 430 can be a cylinder, a motor screw mechanism, etc., and is located below the transverse platform 710. The second guide component 320 is provided with a clearance opening that allows the auxiliary side push component 440 to extend or retract.

[0079] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the auxiliary side-pushing mechanism may also be provided on the frame 100 on the side of the station 202, and may also push the battery 900 laterally.

[0080] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the positioning member 420 is provided on one side of the conveying mechanism 200, and the other side of the conveying mechanism 200 is provided with an abutment member 450 corresponding to the positioning member 420. The battery 900 can be pushed by the positioning member 420 to abut against the abutment member 450 and positioned at the capping station 203 to fix the battery 900 and facilitate capping.

[0081] Of course, in the specific implementation process, a fixing mechanism, such as a clamping mechanism, can be set at the capping station 203 to fix the battery 900, which can also fix the battery 900.

[0082] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the abutment member 450 has a “」” shaped structure to form an angular structure corresponding to the battery 900, so as to better fix the battery 900.

[0083] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the end of the abutment 450 extending toward the conveying mechanism 200 is provided with a guide surface 451 to facilitate guiding the battery 900 into the angular structure.

[0084] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the positioning member 420 has a "「" structure to form an angular structure corresponding to the battery 900. One end of the positioning member 420 extending toward the conveying mechanism 200 extends into the top of the conveying mechanism 200 to block the battery 900 at the stopping station 202, thereby blocking the conveying of the battery 900 and positioning the battery 900 better.

[0085] Specifically, the battery is generally square in shape. Through the combination of the above-mentioned "「" and "」" structures, the battery 900 can be positioned better, improving the accuracy of the capping operation.

[0086] like Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the cap feeding mechanism 500 includes six cap channels 501 for conveying caps. The conveying ends of the six cap channels 501 are arranged in a 2×3 array so that the caps delivered by the six cap channels 501 are distributed in a 2×3 array to correspond to the array of cap positions on the battery 900.

[0087] Specifically, the capping mechanism 600 includes a robotic arm mechanism located on the frame 100 and a cap-retrieving module 620 that can be driven by the robotic arm mechanism. The cap-retrieving module 620 is equipped with a cap-retrieving head 621 that corresponds to the cap position delivered from the six cap channels 501 and can pick up and put caps, so that the capping mechanism 600 can pick up 6 caps at a time and directly put them onto the battery 900, thereby improving the efficiency of the capping operation.

[0088] It is conceivable that in some embodiments of this utility model, the cap feeding mechanism 500 may also be configured to have 3 cap channels, output 3 caps at a time, and the capping mechanism 600 may perform two repeated operations to complete the capping of the battery 900.

[0089] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the cap feeding mechanism 500 may also be configured to have one cap channel, output one cap at a time, and the capping mechanism 600 may perform six repetitive operations to complete the capping of the battery 900.

[0090] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the cap feeding mechanism 500 includes a vibrator 510 disposed on the frame 100, a conveying block 520 disposed on the vibrator 510, and an adjusting block 530 docked with the conveying block 520. The conveying block 520 is provided with six cap channels 501, and the adjusting block 530 is provided with six cap taking positions 531 arranged in a 2×3 array. The adjusting block 530 is provided with a connecting channel 532 connecting the cap taking positions 531 and the cap channels 501, thereby satisfying the feeding of caps arranged in a 2×3 array, and the conveying is smooth and reliable.

[0091] Specifically, the input end of the conveyor block 520 is connected to a vibrating feeder, a vibrating feeder funnel, etc., to continuously feed the cap into the cap channel 501.

[0092] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the conveying block 520 is provided with a conveying shield 521 that covers the six cap channels 501 to prevent the caps from falling out of the cap channels 501, so that the caps are conveyed in an orderly manner within the cap channels 501.

[0093] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the adjusting block 530 is provided with a cap removal cover 533 mounted on top of the adjusting block 530. The cap removal cover 533 is provided with a cap removal opening 534 corresponding to the cap removal position 531. The cap removal opening 534 allows the cap removal head 621 to be inserted and the cap removed, so as to avoid the cap accidentally disengaging from the connecting channel 532 and the cap removal position 531, and to improve the success rate of the cap removal by the capping mechanism 600.

[0094] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the capping mechanism 600 includes a robotic arm mechanism disposed on the frame 100 and a cap-retrieving module 620 that can be driven by the robotic arm mechanism. The cap-retrieving module 620 is provided with a cap-retrieving head 621 that corresponds to the cap position sent out by the six cap channels 501 and can pick up and put down caps, so as to pick up and put down 6 caps at a time, thereby improving the working efficiency of capping operation.

[0095] It is conceivable that in some embodiments of this utility model, the cap removal module 620 may be configured with one or three cap removal heads 621 to remove one or three caps at a time, which will not be described in detail here.

[0096] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the robotic arm mechanism includes a mounting platform 630 for mounting the cap-removing module 620. The mounting platform 630 is provided with a cap-pressing drive unit 622 that can drive the cap-removing head 621 to move in the up and down direction, so as to realize the cap-removing and cap-applying operations.

[0097] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the cap head 621 is mounted to the mounting platform 630 via the mounting base 623. The mounting platform 630 is provided with multiple mounting positions such as mounting holes for mounting and fixing the mounting base 623, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the mounting base 623 to adapt to various battery specifications.

[0098] In some embodiments of this utility model, the robotic arm mechanism is a three-axis robotic arm, including a first driving mechanism 611 that drives along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 200, a second driving mechanism 612 that drives along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200, and a third driving mechanism 613 that drives along the up and down direction, so as to drive the mounting platform 630 to move along the three axes to meet the movement requirements of the cap head 621.

[0099] Specifically, the first drive mechanism 611, the second drive mechanism 612, and the third drive mechanism 613 are synchronous belt drive mechanisms or lead screw drive mechanisms, which can work with the control module to precisely control the position, thereby improving the accuracy of capping operations. They can also be adjusted according to different battery specifications to adapt to different battery specifications.

[0100] Of course, in the specific implementation process, the robotic arm mechanism can also be a four-axis robotic arm or a two-axis robotic arm that meets the requirements for picking up and placing parts, which will not be described in detail here.

[0101] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cap head 621 is a vacuum adsorption head, which is connected to a vacuum pumping device to pick up and put down the cap through vacuum adsorption.

[0102] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the cap-removing mechanism 621 can also be a clamping hand mechanism, which will not be described in detail here.

[0103] In some embodiments of this utility model, the pressure cap driving unit 622 is a cylinder mechanism or a lead screw mechanism, etc.

[0104] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the capping machine further includes a visual screening component. The visual screening component includes a visual detection module 810 disposed above the battery output end of the conveying mechanism 200 and an outward moving mechanism 820 disposed on the side of the battery output end of the conveying mechanism 200. The outward moving mechanism 820 can move the battery 900 sent out by the conveying mechanism 200 out of the conveying mechanism 200, so as to cooperate with the visual detection module 810 to move the unqualified battery 900 out of the conveying mechanism 200, so as to sort qualified products and unqualified products.

[0105] Specifically, the visual inspection module 810 can identify whether the cap on the battery 900 is properly installed. When a defective product is detected, the outward transfer mechanism 820 is activated and the corresponding battery 900 is moved out of the conveying mechanism 200, so that the defective battery 900 will not be conveyed to the next process.

[0106] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the image screening component further includes an auxiliary lighting source 840 disposed on the frame 100 to improve the brightness of the detection area of ​​the image detection module 810 and improve the accuracy of image detection.

[0107] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the outward movement mechanism 820 includes an outward push mounting bracket 821 mounted on the frame 100, an outward push drive unit 822 disposed on the outward push mounting bracket 821, and an outward push member 823 disposed on the outward push drive unit 822. The outward push drive unit 822 can drive the outward push member 823 to move in the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism 200 to push out the unqualified battery 900 from the conveying mechanism 200, thereby eliminating the unqualified product.

[0108] Specifically, the push-out drive unit 822 can be a cylinder, a motor screw mechanism, etc.

[0109] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the outward transfer mechanism 820 may also be a robotic arm mechanism, which grabs the unqualified battery 900 and transfers it to the outside of the conveying mechanism 200.

[0110] like Figure 7 , Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the visual screening assembly further includes a blocking mechanism. The blocking mechanism includes a blocking drive unit 831 disposed on the push-out mounting bracket 821 or the frame 100 and a blocking member 832 disposed on the blocking drive unit 831. The blocking drive unit 831 can drive the blocking member 832 to extend above the conveying mechanism 200 to block the battery 900, so as to perform visual detection or block unqualified batteries 900.

[0111] Specifically, it could be a cylinder, a motor lead screw mechanism, etc.

[0112] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the pusher 823 is provided with a hole 824 for the blocking member 832 to extend out.

[0113] Specifically, the blocking drive unit 831 is located on the mounting bracket 821 and outside the push member 823. The blocking member 832 extends through the hole 824 of the push member 823. The mechanism is compact and the layout is reasonable.

[0114] Of course, this invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A capping machine characterized in that, The cap machine comprises a rack (100), a conveying mechanism (200) arranged on the rack (100) and used for conveying a battery (900), the conveying mechanism (200) being respectively provided with a waiting station (201), a staying station (202) and a cap station (203), an input guiding mechanism (300) arranged at a battery input end of the conveying mechanism (200) and capable of guiding and conveying the battery (900) to the waiting station (201), a positioning mechanism (400) arranged on the rack (100) and comprising a positioning driving unit (410) and a positioning member (420) connected with the positioning driving unit (410), the positioning member (420) being capable of blocking and staying the battery (900) sent by the waiting station (201) at the staying station (202), the positioning driving unit (410) being capable of driving the positioning member (420) to move so as to push the battery (900) from the staying station (202) to the cap station (203), a cap feeding mechanism (500) arranged on the rack (100) and used for conveying a cap, a cap covering mechanism (600) arranged on the rack (100) and capable of covering the cap conveyed by the cap feeding mechanism (500) to the battery (900) located at the cap station (203), and an adjusting mechanism (700) arranged on the rack (100) and capable of adjusting a width of the input guiding mechanism (300) and adjusting a position of the positioning member (420) in a battery conveying direction.

2. The cap machine according to claim 1, wherein the input guiding mechanism (300) comprises a first guiding assembly (310) arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism (200) and a second guiding assembly (320) movably arranged on the other side of the conveying mechanism (200), the adjusting mechanism (700) comprises a guiding width adjusting mechanism comprising a transverse moving platform (710) movably arranged on the rack (100) and a width adjusting driving unit (720) arranged on the rack (100) and capable of driving the transverse moving platform (710) to move, the width adjusting driving unit (720) being capable of driving the transverse moving platform (710) to move in a lateral direction of the conveying mechanism (200), and a positioning length adjusting mechanism comprising a longitudinal moving platform (730) movably arranged on the transverse moving platform (710) and a length adjusting driving unit (740) arranged on the transverse moving platform (710) and capable of driving the longitudinal moving platform (730) to move, the length adjusting driving unit (740) being capable of driving the longitudinal moving platform (730) to move in a conveying direction of the conveying mechanism (200), and the second guiding assembly (320) is arranged on the transverse moving platform (710) so as to adjust a distance between the second guiding assembly (320) and the first guiding assembly (310). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The positioning member (420) is arranged on the longitudinal moving platform (730) to adjust the position of the positioning member (420) in the battery conveying direction.

3. The capping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The capping machine further comprises an auxiliary side pushing mechanism, the auxiliary side pushing mechanism comprises an auxiliary side pushing driving unit (430) arranged on the transverse moving platform (710) and an auxiliary side pushing member (440) capable of being driven by the auxiliary side pushing driving unit (430), the auxiliary side pushing driving unit (430) can drive the auxiliary side pushing member (440) to move in the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism (200) and push the battery (900) from the rest station (202) to the capping station (203).

4. The capping machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The positioning member (420) is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism (200), and the other side of the conveying mechanism (200) is provided with an abutting member (450) corresponding to the positioning member (420), and the battery (900) can be pushed by the positioning member (420) to abut against the abutting member (450) and be positioned at the capping station (203).

5. The capping machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning member (420) is in a "「” structure to form an angular structure corresponding to the battery (900), and an end of the positioning member (420) extending towards the conveying mechanism (200) extends into the upper side of the conveying mechanism (200) to block the battery (900) at the rest station (202); the abutting member (450) is in a "」” structure to form an angular structure corresponding to the battery (900).

6. The capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cap feeding mechanism (500) comprises six cap channels (501) for conveying the caps, and the ends of the six cap channels (501) are arranged in a 2x3 array so that the caps fed out by the six cap channels (501) are distributed in a 2x3 array.

7. The capping machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The capping mechanism (600) comprises a mechanical hand mechanism arranged on the rack (100) and a cap taking module (620) capable of being driven by the mechanical hand mechanism, and the cap taking module (620) is provided with a cap taking head (621) corresponding to the positions of the caps fed out by the six cap channels (501) and capable of taking and placing the caps.

8. The capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The capping machine further comprises a visual screening assembly, the visual screening assembly comprises a visual detection module (810) arranged above the battery output end of the conveying mechanism (200) and an external moving mechanism (820) arranged at the battery output end of the conveying mechanism (200), and the external moving mechanism (820) can move the battery (900) fed out by the conveying mechanism (200) out of the conveying mechanism (200).

9. The capping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outward moving mechanism (820) comprises an outward pushing mounting frame (821) mounted on the rack (100), an outward pushing driving unit (822) arranged on the outward pushing mounting frame (821), and an outward pushing piece (823) arranged on the outward pushing driving unit (822), and the outward pushing driving unit (822) can drive the outward pushing piece (823) to move along the lateral direction of the conveying mechanism (200).

10. The capping machine of claim 9, wherein, The video screening assembly further comprises a blocking mechanism, the blocking mechanism comprises a blocking driving unit (831) arranged on the outward pushing mounting frame (821) or the rack (100), and a blocking piece (832) arranged on the blocking driving unit (831), and the blocking driving unit (831) can drive the blocking piece (832) to extend above the conveying mechanism (200) to block the battery (900).

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