Marking and loading device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a marking and loading device which comprises the components of a transfer mechanism which comprises a driving assembly and a bearing and positioning assembly, and the driving assembly is configured to drive the bearing and positioning assembly to do reciprocating rectilinear motion between a material taking station and a marking station; the marking mechanism is arranged adjacent to the marking station, and the marking mechanism is configured to mark a product; the feeding mechanism is arranged adjacent to the material taking station, the feeding mechanism comprises a multi-axis mechanical arm and a material disc assembly, and the multi-axis mechanical arm is configured to feed products to be marked to the bearing and positioning assembly and transfer marked products from the bearing and positioning assembly to the material disc assembly; the charging tray assembly is configured to accommodate a plurality of marked products according to a preset arrangement mode. According to the utility model, the marking process and the tray loading process are integrated, manual intervention can be reduced, and the processing efficiency and quality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery manufacturing, and more specifically, to a marking and traying device. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery manufacturing process, the casing of semi-finished products needs to be marked, that is, text or patterns are formed on the surface of the semi-finished products using lasers or ink. After marking, the products also need to be trayed for subsequent processes. In traditional processes, marking and traying are usually carried out using separate equipment, requiring manual intervention for product transfer and positioning, resulting in low processing efficiency, affecting product consistency, and the independent operation of marking and traying equipment makes it difficult to achieve high-speed continuous production. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a marking and traying device that integrates the marking and traying processes into one unit, thereby reducing manual intervention and improving processing efficiency and quality.

[0004] A marking and loading device includes: a transfer mechanism comprising a drive component and a bearing and positioning component, the drive component being configured to drive the bearing and positioning component to reciprocate linearly between a material picking station and a marking station; a marking mechanism disposed adjacent to the marking station, the marking mechanism being configured to mark products; and a feeding mechanism disposed adjacent to the material picking station, the feeding mechanism comprising a multi-axis robot and a tray assembly, the multi-axis robot being configured to load products to be marked onto the bearing and positioning component, and to transfer marked products from the bearing and positioning component to the tray assembly, the tray assembly being configured to accommodate multiple marked products in a preset arrangement.

[0005] In the above technical solution, the carrying and positioning component is driven by a drive component to move between the material handling station and the marking station. When the carrying and positioning component moves to the marking station, the marking mechanism marks the product surface, thereby automating the marking process and ensuring marking efficiency and accuracy. The multi-axis robot and the tray assembly are both located adjacent to the material handling station. A single multi-axis robot can simultaneously load products onto the carrying and positioning component and transfer products from the carrying and positioning component to the tray assembly. This layout is rational, saving space and cost; furthermore, it integrates marking and tray loading into one unit, achieving full automation of the processing, reducing manual intervention, and significantly improving processing efficiency and quality.

[0006] Furthermore, the bearing positioning component includes a bearing unit and at least one positioning unit, the bearing unit being connected to the driving component, and the positioning unit being disposed on the bearing unit.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the positioning unit can position the product, ensuring its stability during movement and marking. The drive component can drive the positioning unit to move along a straight line through the carrier unit, thereby switching between the marking station and the material handling station, which is beneficial for controlling the overall layout and processing cycle.

[0008] Furthermore, the positioning unit includes a positioning drive, a positioning seat, and a clamping block. The positioning seat has a plurality of positioning slots arranged on it. The output end of the positioning drive is connected to the clamping block. The positioning drive is configured to drive the clamping block to move closer to or away from the positioning seat in order to clamp or open the product.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the product can be positioned by the positioning groove, and the positioning drive can drive the clamping block to approach the positioning seat, thereby clamping the product and ensuring the stability of the product.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of the clamping block is provided with an elastic element, which is configured to generate a continuous restoring force toward the positioning seat on the clamping block.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the elastic element enables the clamping block to have a continuous clamping force, ensuring the stability of the product's position, while preventing product surface damage caused by rigid clamping.

[0012] Furthermore, the bearing unit includes a sliding seat and a rotating seat, the rotating seat being rotatably connected to the sliding seat, and the material picking station being provided with a rotary drive component. When the sliding seat moves to the material picking station, the rotary drive component can be connected to the rotating seat and drive it to rotate.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the rotating seat can rotate relative to the sliding seat. When the sliding seat moves to the material picking station, the rotary drive can be connected to the rotating seat and drive it to rotate 180°, thereby realizing the mirror adjustment of the product position and facilitating the picking and unloading of materials by the multi-axis robot.

[0014] Furthermore, the tray assembly includes a tray transfer unit, a first tray placement area, and a second tray placement area. The tray transfer unit is configured to grip the tray and move the tray between the first tray placement area and the second tray placement area.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the dual material tray placement area, together with the transfer unit, can achieve uninterrupted operation. When the material tray is full, it will automatically switch to an empty tray, reducing downtime and waiting time and improving the continuous operation capability of the production line.

[0016] Furthermore, the tray transfer unit includes a drive module and a tray gripper, the drive module being configured to drive the tray gripper to reciprocate linearly between the first tray placement area and the second tray placement area.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the drive module can drive the material tray grippers to move linearly, thereby realizing the transfer of the material tray and making the layout more compact.

[0018] Furthermore, the marking mechanism includes a marking device and a height adjustment component, the height adjustment component being configured to drive the marking device to move vertically.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the height adjustment component can adjust the height of the marking device to ensure the optimal working distance between the marking head and the product surface, improve the applicability of the marking mechanism, and ensure marking clarity and consistency.

[0020] Furthermore, the multi-axis robot includes an execution end, which is provided with several material handling components for picking up products.

[0021] In the above technical solution, multiple material handling components can achieve multiple product transfers in a single operation, greatly improving loading and unloading efficiency.

[0022] Furthermore, the material handling assembly includes a material handling drive, a mounting block, and a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle being connected to the mounting block, and the material handling drive being configured to drive the mounting block to move vertically.

[0023] In the above technical solution, the material handling drive can independently control the lifting and lowering of the suction nozzle, ensuring that the suction nozzle can effectively pick up the product.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: By driving the carrier positioning component to move between the material handling station and the marking station, and then moving the carrier positioning component to the marking station, the marking mechanism marks the product surface, thereby automating the marking process and ensuring marking efficiency and accuracy. The multi-axis robot and the tray assembly are both located adjacent to the material handling station. A single multi-axis robot can simultaneously load products onto the carrier positioning component and transfer products from the carrier positioning component to the tray assembly. This layout is reasonable, saving space and cost; furthermore, it integrates marking and tray loading into one unit, achieving full automation of the processing, reducing manual intervention, and significantly improving processing efficiency and quality. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the marking and tray loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bearing and positioning component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material tray assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the marking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the execution end of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0032] The following components are included: a transfer mechanism 1, a drive assembly 11, a bearing and positioning assembly 12, a bearing unit 121, a sliding seat 1211, a rotating seat 1212, a positioning unit 122, a positioning drive component 1221, a positioning seat 1222, a clamping block 1223, an elastic component 1224, a positioning groove 1225, a marking station 13, a material picking station 14, a rotary drive component 15, a marking mechanism 2, a marking device 21, a height adjustment assembly 22, a feeding mechanism 3, a multi-axis robot arm 31, an execution end 311, a material picking assembly 3111, a material picking drive component 3112, a mounting block 3113, a suction nozzle 3114, a material tray assembly 32, a material tray transfer unit 321, a drive module 3211, a material tray gripper 3212, a first material tray placement area 322, and a second material tray placement area 323. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1In a preferred embodiment, the marking and loading device of this utility model mainly includes a transfer mechanism 1, a marking mechanism 2, and a feeding mechanism 3. The transfer mechanism 1 includes a drive component 11 and a bearing and positioning component 12. The drive component 11 is configured to drive the bearing and positioning component 12 to perform reciprocating linear motion between the material picking station 14 and the marking station 13. The marking mechanism 2 is arranged adjacent to the marking station 13 and is configured to mark the products. The feeding mechanism 3 is arranged adjacent to the material picking station 14 and includes a multi-axis robot 31 and a tray assembly 32. The multi-axis robot 31 is configured to load the products to be marked onto the bearing and positioning component 12 and transfer the marked products from the bearing and positioning component 12 to the tray assembly 32. The tray assembly 32 is configured to accommodate multiple marked products in a preset arrangement.

[0036] For example, the drive component 11 can adopt an existing linear drive device, such as a single-axis servo motor. The drive component 11 drives the carrier positioning component 12 to move between the material picking station 14 and the marking station 13. When the carrier positioning component 12 moves to the marking station 13, the marking mechanism 2 marks the product surface, thereby automating the marking process and ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of marking. The multi-axis robot 31 and the tray assembly 32 are both arranged adjacent to the material picking station 14. A single multi-axis robot 31 can simultaneously load products onto the carrier positioning component 12 and transfer products from the carrier positioning component 12 to the tray assembly 32. On the one hand, the layout is reasonable and can save space and cost; on the other hand, marking and tray loading are integrated into one, realizing the full automation of the processing process, reducing manual intervention, and significantly improving the efficiency and quality of processing.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The positioning component 12 includes a support unit 121 and at least one positioning unit 122. The support unit 121 is connected to the drive component 11, and the positioning unit 122 is mounted on the support unit 121. The positioning unit 122 can position the product, ensuring its stability during movement and marking. The drive component 11 can drive the positioning unit 122 to move linearly via the support unit 121, thereby switching between the marking station 13 and the material handling station 14, which is beneficial for controlling the overall layout and processing cycle.

[0038] In this embodiment, the positioning unit 122 includes a positioning drive 1221, a positioning seat 1222, and a clamping block 1223. The positioning seat 1222 has a plurality of positioning slots 1225 arranged on it. The output end of the positioning drive 1221 is connected to the clamping block 1223. The positioning drive 1221 is configured to drive the clamping block 1223 to move closer to or away from the positioning seat 1222 in order to clamp or open the product.

[0039] For example, the positioning drive 1221 can be an existing linear drive device, such as a cylinder. The positioning seat 1222 is fixedly disposed between the positioning drive 1221 and the clamping block 1223. The positioning seat 1222 has a plurality of positioning grooves 1225 arranged along its length direction. The positioning grooves 1225 are formed into cylindrical grooves that match the contour of the product. The output end of the positioning drive 1221 passes through the lower end of the positioning seat 1222 and is connected to the clamping block 1223. The clamping block 1223 is configured to slide along a straight line. Both the clamping block 1223 and the positioning seat 1222 are provided with corresponding semi-circular grooves. The positioning drive 1221 can drive the clamping block 1223 to approach the positioning seat 1222, so that the semi-circular groove abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the product to clamp the product and ensure the stability of the product.

[0040] In this embodiment, one end of the clamping block 1223 is provided with an elastic element 1224, which is configured to generate a continuous restoring force toward the positioning seat 1222 on the clamping block 1223. The elastic element 1224 can be a spring. A vertical plate is provided on the side of the clamping block 1223 away from the positioning seat 1222. The elastic element 1224 is compressed between the clamping block 1223 and the vertical plate, thereby giving the clamping block 1223 a continuous clamping force toward the positioning seat 1222. This ensures the stability of the product's position without pressure applied by the positioning drive member 1221, while preventing surface damage to the product caused by rigid clamping.

[0041] The carrying unit 121 includes a sliding seat 1211 and a rotating seat 1212. The rotating seat 1212 is rotatably connected to the sliding seat 1211. The picking station 14 is provided with a rotary drive 15. When the sliding seat 1211 moves to the picking station 14, the rotary drive 15 can connect with the rotating seat 1212 and drive it to rotate. The rotating seat 1212 can rotate relative to the sliding seat 1211. When the sliding seat 1211 moves to the picking station 14, the rotary drive 15 can connect with the rotating seat 1212 and drive it to rotate 180°, thereby realizing the mirror adjustment of the product position and facilitating the picking and unloading of materials by the multi-axis robot 31.

[0042] For example, the rotary drive 15 is a motor with a retractable output end. When the slide seat 1211 moves to the material picking station 14, the output end of the rotary drive 15 extends and connects to the connecting shaft provided on the slide seat 1211. When the slide seat 1211 needs to move to the marking station 13, the output end of the rotary drive 15 retracts and separates from the slide seat 1211.

[0043] The product position can be adjusted by rotating the rotating seat 1212. For example, four positioning slots 1225 are set, with two positioning slots 1225 for unmarked products and the other two positioning slots 1225 empty. At this time, the drive component 11 drives the bearing positioning component 12 to move to the marking station 13 to mark the two products. After completion, the bearing positioning component 12 returns to the picking station 14, and the two products become marked products. Then, the rotation drive component 15 drives the rotating seat 1212 to rotate 180°, so that the marked products and the two empty positioning slots 1225 rotate to the mirror position at the same time. The multi-axis robot 31 picks up the two unmarked products and places them in the empty positioning slots 1225. At the same time, it picks up the two marked products and transfers them to the tray component 32 for tray loading. At this time, the corresponding two positioning slots 1225 become empty positioning slots 1225, and this cycle continues. This ensures that after each movement of the bearing positioning component 12, both unmarked and marked products are located on the same side, which is beneficial for the multi-axis robot 31 to pick up and put away materials, realize the alternation of marking and tray loading, and improve processing efficiency.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 4 The tray assembly 32 includes a tray transfer unit 321, a first tray placement area 322, and a second tray placement area 323. The tray transfer unit 321 is configured to grip the tray and move it between the first tray placement area 322 and the second tray placement area 323. The dual tray placement areas, in conjunction with the transfer unit, enable uninterrupted operation. When the trays are full, they automatically switch to empty trays, reducing downtime and improving the continuous operation capability of the production line.

[0045] Specifically, the tray transfer unit 321 includes a drive module 3211 and a tray gripper 3212. The drive module 3211 is configured to drive the tray gripper 3212 to perform reciprocating linear motion between the first tray placement area 322 and the second tray placement area 323. The drive module 3211 can use an existing linear drive device, such as a single-axis servo motor, and the tray gripper 3212 can use an existing gripper structure that matches the tray structure, which will not be elaborated here. By driving the tray gripper 3212 to move linearly through the drive module 3211, the tray transfer can be realized, making the layout more compact.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 5The marking mechanism 2 includes a marking device 21 and a height adjustment component 22. The height adjustment component 22 is configured to drive the marking device 21 to move vertically. For example, the marking device 21 can be an existing laser marking device 21 or an ink marking device 21, with its marking head located above the marking station 13. The height adjustment component 22 includes a lifting seat and a lifting drive. The marking device 21 is mounted on the lifting seat. The lifting drive can be an existing manual or automatic linear drive device, such as a rocker wheel or a single-axis servo motor, which can drive the lifting seat to rise and fall, thereby adjusting the height of the marking device 21, ensuring the optimal working distance between the marking head and the product surface, improving the applicability of the marking mechanism 2, and guaranteeing marking clarity and consistency.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 6 The multi-axis robot 31 includes an actuator 311, which is equipped with several picking components 3111 for picking up products. Multiple picking components 3111 can achieve multiple product transfers in a single operation, significantly improving loading and unloading efficiency. Specifically, each picking component 3111 includes a picking drive 3112, a mounting block 3113, and a suction nozzle 3114. The suction nozzle 3114 is connected to the mounting block 3113, and the picking drive 3112 is configured to drive the mounting block 3113 to move vertically. The picking drive 3112 can independently control the lifting and lowering of the suction nozzle 3114, ensuring that the suction nozzle 3114 can effectively pick up products.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.

[0049] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A marking and tray-loading device, characterized in that, include: The transfer mechanism includes a drive component and a load-bearing positioning component, wherein the drive component is configured to drive the load-bearing positioning component to perform reciprocating linear motion between a material picking station and a marking station; A marking mechanism is arranged adjacent to the marking station, and the marking mechanism is configured to mark the product. A feeding mechanism is arranged adjacent to the material handling station. The feeding mechanism includes a multi-axis robot and a tray assembly. The multi-axis robot is configured to feed the product to be marked to the bearing and positioning component and to transfer the marked product from the bearing and positioning component to the tray assembly. The tray assembly is configured to hold multiple marked products in a preset arrangement.

2. The marking and traying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing positioning component includes a bearing unit and at least one positioning unit. The bearing unit is connected to the driving component, and the positioning unit is disposed on the bearing unit.

3. The marking and traying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning unit includes a positioning drive, a positioning seat, and a clamping block. The positioning seat has a plurality of positioning slots arranged on it. The output end of the positioning drive is connected to the clamping block. The positioning drive is configured to drive the clamping block to move closer to or away from the positioning seat in order to clamp or open the product.

4. The marking and traying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the clamping block is provided with an elastic element, which is configured to generate a continuous restoring force toward the positioning seat on the clamping block.

5. The marking and traying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bearing unit includes a sliding seat and a rotating seat, the rotating seat being rotatably connected to the sliding seat, and the material picking station being provided with a rotary drive component. When the sliding seat moves to the material picking station, the rotary drive component can be connected to the rotating seat and drive it to rotate.

6. The marking and traying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray assembly includes a tray transfer unit, a first tray placement area, and a second tray placement area. The tray transfer unit is configured to grip the tray and move the tray between the first tray placement area and the second tray placement area.

7. The marking and traying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tray transfer unit includes a drive module and a tray gripper. The drive module is configured to drive the tray gripper to reciprocate linearly between a first tray placement area and a second tray placement area.

8. The marking and traying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The marking mechanism includes a marking device and a height adjustment component, the height adjustment component being configured to drive the marking device to move vertically.

9. The marking and traying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi-axis robot includes an actuator, which is equipped with several material handling components for picking up products.

10. The marking and traying device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The material handling assembly includes a material handling drive, a mounting block, and a suction nozzle. The suction nozzle is connected to the mounting block, and the material handling drive is configured to drive the mounting block to move vertically.

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