Conveying device and battery production equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a conveying device and battery production equipment. The conveying device is used for conveying materials and comprises a feeding assembly, a working assembly and a cutting assembly. Wherein the feeding assembly comprises a feeding channel; the working assembly is arranged on the downstream of the feeding assembly and comprises a first channel and a second channel which are arranged in a spaced mode in the first direction; the material cutting assembly comprises a flow dividing part and a driving part, the flow dividing part comprises a first flow dividing channel and a second flow dividing channel which are arranged in the first direction at intervals, and the driving part is used for driving the flow dividing part to move in the first direction. When the first channel carries out positioning, feeding, assembling and other procedures, materials can be continuously conveyed into the second channel through the second flow dividing channel, on the contrary, when the second channel carries out the procedures, the materials can be continuously conveyed into the first channel through the first flow dividing channel, and the material conveying process can be continuously carried out; the production efficiency of products can be improved, and the productivity is increased.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the process of product manufacturing (especially battery manufacturing), materials need to be transported along a preset direction to a designated location to complete the corresponding processing and manufacturing. However, in the existing conveying devices, the speed at which the conveying device transports materials does not match the speed of the material processing steps, resulting in the material conveying process not being able to proceed continuously, which leads to low product production efficiency and low production capacity. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a conveying device and battery production equipment that improves upon the aforementioned defects, addressing the problems of discontinuous conveying process and low product capacity in existing conveying devices.

[0004] This application provides a conveying device for conveying materials along a preset direction, the conveying device comprising:

[0005] Feeding assembly, including the feeding channel;

[0006] A working component is disposed downstream of the feeding component along the preset direction, and the working component includes a first channel and a second channel spaced apart along a first direction;

[0007] The cutting assembly includes a flow divider and a drive unit. The flow divider includes a first flow divider channel and a second flow divider channel spaced apart along a first direction. The drive unit is driven to connect the flow divider and is used to drive the flow divider to move along the first direction, such that the first flow divider channel connects the feed channel to the first channel, or the second flow divider channel connects the feed channel to the second channel.

[0008] During the production process, materials need to undergo loading, unloading, positioning, and assembly within the working components. The material conveying process is interrupted during these processes. By setting up a cutting component, when the first channel in the working component is performing these processes, the material in the infeed channel can continue to be conveyed to the second channel via the second diversion channel. Conversely, when the second channel in the working component is performing these processes, the material in the infeed channel can continue to be conveyed to the first channel via the first diversion channel. This allows the material conveying process to continue continuously, improving production efficiency and increasing capacity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a first positioning member, which extends along the preset direction and is disposed in the feed channel, the first channel, the second channel, the first diversion channel and the second diversion channel. When the conveying device conveys the material, the material is positioned in the first positioning member to prevent the material from rotating.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first positioning element is a groove extending along the preset direction or a protrusion extending along the preset direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cutting assembly includes a fixing member, the diverting member is movably disposed on the fixing member along the first direction, and the driving member includes a body portion connected to the fixing member and a driving portion connected to the diverting member, the driving portion driving the diverting member to move relative to the fixing member along the first direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fixing member is provided with a guide rail extending along the first direction, and the diverting member is provided with a slider, which is movably disposed on the guide rail.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cutting assembly further includes a connector, through which the fixing member is fixedly connected to the working assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a discharge component disposed downstream of the working component along the preset direction. The discharge component includes a discharge channel, and the cutting component is disposed between the working component and the discharge component to enable the first diversion channel to connect the discharge channel with the first channel or the second diversion channel to connect the discharge channel with the second channel.

[0015] In some embodiments, when the feed channel is connected to the first channel via the first diversion channel, the discharge channel is connected to the second connecting channel via the second diversion channel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a material blocking assembly, which includes a fixing part and a blocking part. The blocking part is movably disposed on the fixing part along the first direction to block the movement of the material along the preset direction. The material blocking assembly is disposed between the feeding assembly and the working assembly and / or between the working assembly and the discharging assembly.

[0017] In another aspect, this application provides a battery production apparatus, including the aforementioned conveying device, which is used to convey a cup to move along the preset direction. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of position A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of position B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the center point C;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting assembly at one angle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting assembly from another angle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cutting assembly at one angle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cutting assembly connected at another angle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of position D in the middle;

[0028] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of position E in the middle;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the working component at one angle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup supporting the battery in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1 Conveying device; 11 Feeding assembly, 111 Feeding channel; 12 Working assembly, 121 First channel, 122 Second channel; 13 Cutting assembly, 131 Diverter, 1311 First diverter channel, 1312 Second diverter channel, 1313 Slider, 132 Driving component, 1321 Body, 1322 Driving part, 133 Fixing component, 1331 Guide rail, 134 Connecting component; 14 First positioning component; 15 Discharge assembly, 151 Discharge channel; 16 Blocking assembly, 161 Fixing part, 162 Blocking part;

[0033] 2 cup holders, 21 second positioning component;

[0034] 3 batteries;

[0035] X is the first direction. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0038] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0042] To better understand the embodiments of this application, the following is combined with... Figures 1 to 13 The embodiments of this application will be described in detail.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, this application provides a conveying device 1 for conveying materials along a preset direction. The conveying device 1 includes a feeding assembly 11, a working assembly 12, and a cutting assembly 13. The feeding assembly 11 includes a feeding channel 111. The working assembly 12 is disposed downstream of the feeding assembly 11 along the preset direction and includes a first channel 121 and a second channel 122 spaced apart along a first direction X. The cutting assembly 13 includes a diverter 131 and a drive 132. The diverter 131 includes a first diverter channel 1311 and a second diverter channel 1312 spaced apart along the first direction X. The drive 132 is drivenly connected to the diverter 131 and drives the diverter 131 to move along the first direction X, such that the first diverter channel 1311 connects the feeding channel 111 with the first channel 121, or the second diverter channel 1312 connects the feeding channel 111 with the second channel 122.

[0044] The material can be any component that needs to be transported. The conveying device 1 transports the material to a designated location or process, and processes such as loading and unloading, positioning, welding, and assembly are carried out during the transport process. For ease of description, the following explanation uses a cup holder 2 as an example.

[0045] The feeding assembly 11 refers to the component that feeds the cup 2 and conveys it to the working assembly 12 to complete the corresponding process. The feeding assembly 11 includes a feeding channel 111, into which the cup 2 is fed and moves in a preset direction. It should be noted that the cup 2 can be conveyed in the feeding channel 111 by a conveyor belt or a chain, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0046] The working component 12 refers to the part used for material positioning, loading, assembly, and other processes. For example, when the material is a cup 2, the cup 2 is positioned in the working component 12, and the battery 3 inside the cup 2 is removed or placed in, completing the loading and unloading of the battery 3. The working component 12 is located downstream of the feeding component 11 along a preset direction, that is, the cup 2 is conveyed to the working component 12 via the feeding component 11.

[0047] The working component 12 includes a first channel 121 and a second channel 122 spaced apart along a first direction X. The cup holder 2 can be positioned and the battery 3 can be loaded / unloaded within both the first channel 121 and the second channel 122. By setting the first channel 121 and the second channel 122 to increase the positioning stations of the cup holder 2, the production efficiency of the battery 3 can be improved. Similarly, the cup holder 2 can be conveyed by a conveyor belt or a chain within the first channel 121 and the second channel 122; this embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0048] The cutting assembly 13 includes a diverter 131 and a drive 132. The drive 132 can be a motor, electric cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or other driving components, used to drive the diverter 131 to move along the first direction X. The diverter 131 includes a first diverter channel 1311 and a second diverter channel 1312 spaced apart along the first direction X. When the drive 132 drives the diverter 131 to move along the first direction X, the feeding assembly 11 can be connected to the working assembly 12 through the first diverter channel 1311 or the second diverter channel 1312, realizing the conveying of the cup holder 2 from the feeding assembly 11 to the working assembly 12.

[0049] Specifically, for example, the driving component 132 drives the diverting component 131 to move, connecting the two ends of the first diverting channel 1311 to the feeding channel 111 and the first channel 121 respectively, so that the cup 2 is conveyed along the first diverting channel 1311 into the first channel 121; when the number of cups 2 in the first channel 121 reaches a preset number, the driving component 132 drives the diverting component 131 to move along the first direction X, so that the two ends of the second diverting channel 1312 are connected to the feeding channel 111 and the second channel 122 respectively, so that the cup 2 can be conveyed along the second diverting channel 1312 into the second channel 122. At the same time, the cups 2 in the first channel 121 are positioned, and the batteries 3 are loaded and unloaded. When the number of cups 2 in the second channel 122 reaches a preset number, the driving component 132 drives the diverting component 131 to move again, so that the two ends of the first diverting channel 1311 are connected to the feeding channel 111 and the first channel 121 again, and so on. That is, by setting the cutting component 13, the cups 2 on the first channel 1211 and the second channel 122 can alternately carry out the loading and unloading of batteries 3, so that the cups 2 can be continuously transported in the conveying device 1, which greatly increases the production efficiency of batteries 3.

[0050] During the production process, materials need to complete processes such as loading and unloading, positioning, and assembly in the working component 12. The material conveying process will be interrupted when these processes are performed. However, by setting up the cutting component 13, when the first channel 121 in the working component 12 is performing the above processes, the material on the feeding channel 111 can be conveyed to the second channel 122 through the second diversion channel 1312. Conversely, when the second channel 122 in the working component 12 is performing the above processes, the material on the feeding channel 111 can be conveyed to the first channel 121 through the first diversion channel 1311. This allows the material conveying process to continue continuously, which can improve the production efficiency and increase the production capacity of the product.

[0051] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the working component 12 further includes two positioning members 123. The two positioning members 123 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first channel 121 and the second channel 122 along the first direction X. The positioning members 123 can position the cup 2 to ensure that the cup 2 has a definite position on the working component 12, which facilitates the feeding of the battery 3 into the cup 2 or the removal of the battery 3 from the cup 2.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a first positioning member 14, which extends along a preset direction and is disposed in the feed channel 111, the first channel 121, the second channel 122, the first diversion channel 1311 and the second diversion channel 1312. When the conveying device 1 conveys materials, the materials are positioned in the first positioning member 14 to prevent the materials from rotating.

[0053] First positioning elements 14 are provided on the feeding channel 111, the first channel 121, the second channel 122, the first diversion channel 1311, and the second diversion channel 1312. The first positioning elements 14 can be set on any one side surface of these channels along the first direction X, or on opposite sides of the first direction X. When the feeding channel 111, the first diversion channel 1311, and the first channel 121 are connected, the first positioning elements 14 on the three channels are correspondingly set, so that the cup 2 can be positioned on the first positioning element 14 when it is conveyed in the three channels. This prevents the cup 2 from rotating and affecting the position of the battery 3 on the cup 2, thereby ensuring the consistent positioning of the battery 3 in the conveying device 1. This allows the battery 3 to enter the welding, liquid injection, and other stations in a fixed direction, facilitating the positioning of the battery 3 in subsequent processes. Similarly, when the feed channel 111, the second diversion channel 1312, and the second channel 122 are connected, the first positioning element 14 on each of them is also set accordingly to prevent the cup holder 2 from rotating and affecting the position of the battery 3 on the cup holder 2.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the first positioning member 14 is a groove extending in a preset direction or a protrusion extending in a preset direction.

[0055] That is, in some embodiments, the first positioning member 14 is a groove extending in a preset direction, while in other embodiments, the first positioning member 14 is a protrusion extending in a preset direction.

[0056] Correspondingly, a second positioning element 21 is provided on the material. When the first positioning element 14 is a groove, the second positioning element 21 is a protrusion that is accommodated in the groove; and when the first positioning element 14 is a protrusion, the second positioning element 21 is a groove that accommodates the protrusion.

[0057] The cup 2 is provided with a second positioning component 21. The first positioning component 14 and the second positioning component 21 cooperate with each other to ensure that the cup 2 can maintain a fixed position when it is conveyed on the conveying device 1. That is, it can ensure the consistent positioning of the battery 3 on the cup 2 in the conveying device 1, so that the battery 3 can enter the welding, liquid injection and other stations in a fixed direction, which is convenient for the positioning of the battery 3 in subsequent processes.

[0058] Specifically, in some embodiments, the first positioning member 14 is a protrusion extending in a preset direction, while the second positioning member 21 is a groove. When the cup 2 is conveyed in the conveying device 1, the groove is positioned on the protrusion to prevent the cup 2 from rotating. In other embodiments, the first positioning member 14 is a groove extending in a preset direction, while the second positioning member 21 is a protrusion. When the cup 2 is conveyed in the conveying device 1, the protrusion is accommodated and positioned on the groove to prevent the cup 2 from rotating.

[0059] In some embodiments, the cutting assembly 13 includes a fixing member 133, a diverter 131 is movably disposed on the fixing member 133 along a first direction X, and a driving member 132 includes a body portion 1321 connected to the fixing member 133 and a driving portion 1322 connected to the diverter 131. The driving portion 1321 drives the diverter 131 to move relative to the fixing member 133 along the first direction X.

[0060] The fixing member 133 refers to a component that is stationary relative to the feeding assembly 11. The diverting member 131 is movably disposed on the fixing member 133 along the first direction X, so that the diverting member 131 and its first diverting channel 1311 and second diverting channel 1312 can move relative to the fixing member 133 (or the feeding assembly 11) along the first direction X, thereby connecting the feeding channel 111 with the first diverting channel 1311 or the second diverting channel 1312, and realizing the switching of the conveying direction of the cup 2. Specifically, the movable connection between the fixing member 133 and the diverting member 131 can be realized by a guide rail slider mechanism, or by a lead screw mechanism or a gear and rack mechanism. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0061] The driving component 132 includes a body portion 1321 and a driving portion 1322. The driving portion 1322, which is also the output end of the driving component 132, can move relative to the body portion 1321. The body portion 1321 is connected to the fixing component 133, and the driving portion 1322 is connected to the diverting component 131. The specific connection method can be a detachable connection method such as bolt connection or snap-fit, or a non-detachable connection method such as welding or bonding. This application embodiment does not limit this. By setting the driving component 132, the driving portion 1322 of the driving component 132 can drive the diverting component 131 to move relative to the fixing component 133 along the first direction X, thereby realizing the connection between the feed channel 111 and the first diverting channel 1311 or the second diverting channel 1312, and realizing the switching of the conveying direction of the cup holder 2.

[0062] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing member 133 is provided with a guide rail 1331 extending along the first direction X, and the diverter 131 is provided with a slider 1313, which is movably disposed on the guide rail 1331.

[0063] By setting guide rail 1331 and slider 1313 on the fixing member 133 and the diverter member 131 respectively, when the slider 1313 slides on the guide rail 1331, the diverter member 131 can move relative to the fixing member 133 along the first direction X, thereby realizing the conveying direction of the cup holder 2.

[0064] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figures 8 and 9, in some embodiments, the cutting assembly 13 further includes a connector 134, and the fixing member 133 is fixedly connected to the working assembly 12 through the connector 134.

[0065] The connector 134 is a component used to connect the fixing member 133 and the working component 12. By setting the connector 134, the fixing member and the working component 12 can remain relatively stationary, so that the diverter 131 can move relative to the working component 12 and the feeding component 11 to realize the switching of the conveying direction of the cup holder 2.

[0066] like Figure 1 , 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a discharge component 15, which is disposed downstream of the working component 12 along a preset direction. The discharge component 15 includes a discharge channel 151, and a cutting component 13 is disposed between the working component 12 and the discharge component 15 to realize the connection between the first diversion channel 1311 and the discharge channel 151 and the first channel 121, or the connection between the second diversion channel 1312 and the discharge channel 151 and the second channel 122.

[0067] The discharge assembly 15 refers to the component that outputs the cup 2 from the working assembly 12 after the cup 2 has completed the battery 3 loading or unloading process. The discharge assembly 15 includes a discharge channel 151 in which the cup 2 moves in a preset direction, thereby gradually moving away from the working assembly 12.

[0068] A cutting component 13 is provided between the working component 12 and the discharge component 15. The first diversion channel 131 or the second diversion channel 1312 can be connected to the discharge channel 15 by the movement of the diversion component 131 on the cutting component 13 along the first direction X.

[0069] Specifically, for example, after the cups 2 on the first channel 121 complete the loading and unloading of batteries 3, the two ends of the first diversion channel 1311 are respectively connected to the discharge channel 151 and the first channel 121, so that the cups 2 are conveyed along the first diversion channel 1311 into the discharge channel 151. At the same time, the cups 2 in the second channel 122 perform the loading and unloading process of batteries 3; when all the cups 2 in the first channel 121 are conveyed to the discharge channel 151, the driving component 132 drives the diversion component 131 to move along the first direction X, so that the two ends of the second diversion channel 1312 are respectively connected to the discharge channel 151 and the first channel 121. The discharge channel 151 and the second channel 122 are connected so that the cups 2 that have completed the loading and unloading of batteries 3 in the second channel 122 can be transported to the discharge channel 151 along the second diversion channel 1312. At the same time, the cups 2 in the first channel 121 are positioned and the loading and unloading of batteries 3 are carried out. When all the cups 2 in the second channel 122 are transported to the discharge channel 151, the drive component 132 drives the diversion component 131 to move again, so that the two ends of the first diversion channel 1311 are connected to the discharge channel 151 and the first channel 121 respectively again, and so on.

[0070] By setting the cutting component 13, the cups 2 after the batteries 3 have been loaded and unloaded on the first channel 1211 and the second channel 122 can be alternately conveyed to the discharge channel 151, so that the cups 2 after the batteries 3 have been loaded and unloaded can also be continuously conveyed in the conveying device 1, which further improves the production efficiency of the batteries 3.

[0071] like Figure 1 , 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a first positioning member 14 is also provided in the discharge channel 151, so that the cup 2 can maintain a fixed position when it is conveyed in the discharge channel 151, ensuring the consistent positioning of the battery 3 on the cup 2 in the conveying device 1, and facilitating the positioning of the battery 3 in subsequent processes.

[0072] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, when the feed channel 111 is connected to the first channel 121 through the first diversion channel 1311, the discharge channel 151 is connected to the second connecting channel 122 through the second diversion channel 1312.

[0073] That is, when the cup 2 is fed into the first channel 121 through the first diversion channel 1311, the cup 2 that has completed the loading and unloading of the battery 3 on the second channel 122 is unloaded through the second diversion channel 1312 and the discharge channel 151. This process is repeated, so that the loading and unloading process of the battery 3 on the working component 12 can be carried out continuously, while also ensuring that the cup 2 can be continuously transported to the conveying device 1, thereby improving the production efficiency of the battery 3.

[0074] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in 4, 8, 9 and 11, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a baffle assembly 16, which includes a fixing part 161 and a blocking part 162. The blocking part 162 is movably disposed on the fixing part 161 along a first direction X to block the movement of material along a preset direction. The baffle assembly 16 is disposed between the feeding assembly 11 and the working assembly 12 and / or between the working assembly 12 and the discharging assembly 15.

[0075] The material blocking assembly 16 refers to the component in the conveying device 1 that blocks the movement of materials. The blocking assembly 16 includes a fixed part 161 and a blocking part 162. The blocking part 162 is movably disposed on the fixed part 161 along the first direction X, so that the blocking part 162 can enter the conveying channel along the first direction X to block the movement of the cup 2.

[0076] In some embodiments, the baffle assembly 16 is disposed between the feeding assembly 11 and the working assembly 12 to control the number of cups 2 entering the working assembly 12. In this case, the baffle assembly 16 should be disposed upstream of the cutting assembly 13 to prevent the cups 2 from being located at the junction of the feeding assembly 11 and the cutting assembly 13, which would prevent the cutting assembly 13 from being unable to move. In other embodiments, the baffle assembly 16 is disposed between the working assembly 12 and the discharging assembly 15. In this case, the baffle assembly 16 should also be disposed upstream of the cutting assembly 13 to prevent the cups 2 from being located at the junction of the working assembly 12 and the cutting assembly 13, which would prevent the cutting assembly 13 from being unable to move. In still other embodiments, the baffle assembly 16 is disposed simultaneously between the feeding assembly 11 and the working assembly 12 and between the working assembly 12 and the discharging assembly 15.

[0077] In another aspect, this application provides a battery production apparatus, including a conveying device 1 for conveying a cup 2 to move along a preset direction.

[0078] like Figure 13 As shown, the cup 2 has a battery receiving part on the side near the battery 3 to accommodate the battery 3. One end of the battery 3 is inserted into the battery receiving part, thus supporting the battery 3 in the cup 2. By inserting the battery 3 into the cup 2, on the one hand, the uniform specifications and shape of the cup 2 can be used to easily cooperate with various automated transportation devices (such as conveyor belts, robotic arms, etc.), thereby realizing the rapid and accurate transportation of the battery 3 between different workstations and improving production efficiency; on the other hand, the cup 2 can fix and constrain the battery 3, keeping it in a relatively stable position and posture within the cup 2, facilitating precise positioning and operation of the battery 3, and thus ensuring the quality and consistency of battery production.

[0079] Battery 3 can be a lithium-ion battery, lithium-sulfur battery, sodium-lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion battery, or magnesium-ion battery, etc., and this application embodiment does not limit this. The shape of battery 3 can be cylindrical, flat, cuboid, or other shapes, etc., and this application embodiment does not limit this either.

[0080] With the battery production equipment of this application, the cup 2 can be alternately conveyed to the first channel 121 and the second channel 122 for loading and unloading of batteries 3, so that the loading and unloading of batteries 3 and the conveying process of the cup 2 can be carried out continuously, thereby improving the production efficiency of batteries 3.

[0081] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 13 As shown, for ease of description, the following explanation uses the feeding of battery 3 into cup 2 as an example. First, the feeding channel 111 is connected to the first channel 121 via the first diversion channel 1311. Cup 2 is fed into the first channel 121 sequentially through the feeding channel 111 and the first diversion channel 1311. When the number of cups 2 in the first channel 121 reaches a preset value, the driving member 132 drives the diversion member 131 to move along the first direction X, so that the feeding channel 111 is connected to the second channel 122 via the second diversion channel 1312, and the discharge channel 151 is connected to the first channel 121 via the first diversion channel 1311. At this time, the cups 2 on the first channel 121 are feeding batteries 3, and after feeding, the cups 2 are conveyed to the discharge channel 151 via the first diversion channel 1311, while the cups 2 in the feeding channel 111 are fed into the second channel 122 via the second diversion channel 1312.

[0082] Subsequently, when all the cups 2 in the first channel 121 are fed into the discharge channel 151 and the number of cups 2 on the second channel 122 reaches a preset value, the drive unit 132 drives the diverter 131 to move along the first direction X again, so that the inlet channel 111 is connected to the first channel 121 again through the first diverter channel 1311, and the discharge channel 151 is connected to the second channel 122 through the second diverter channel 1312. At this time, the cups 2 on the second channel 122 are used to feed the battery 3, and after feeding, the cups 2 are transported to the discharge channel 151 through the second diverter channel 1312, while the cups 2 in the inlet channel 111 are fed into the first channel 121 through the first diverter channel 1311.

[0083] Finally, when all the cups 2 in the second channel 122 are fed into the discharge channel 151 and the number of cups 2 in the first channel 121 reaches the preset value, the drive unit 132 drives the diverter 131 to move along the first direction X again. This cycle repeats, so that the first channel 121 and the second channel 122 alternately perform the feeding process of the battery 3 on the cups 2, thereby improving the conveying efficiency of the cups and the production efficiency of the battery 3.

[0084] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0085] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A conveying device for conveying material in a predetermined direction, characterized in that, The conveying device comprises: a feeding assembly comprising a feeding channel; a working assembly arranged downstream of the feeding assembly along the preset direction, the working assembly comprising a first channel and a second channel arranged in a spaced manner along a first direction; a cutting assembly comprising a shunt and a driving member, the shunt comprising a first shunt channel and a second shunt channel arranged in a spaced manner along the first direction, the driving member being in driving connection with the shunt for driving the shunt to move along the first direction so that the first shunt channel communicates the feeding channel with the first channel or the second shunt channel communicates the feeding channel with the second channel.

2. The delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The conveying device further comprises a first positioning member arranged in an extending manner along the preset direction at the feeding channel, the first channel, the second channel, the first shunt channel and the second shunt channel, the material being positioned at the first positioning member when the conveying device conveys the material to prevent the material from rotating.

3. The delivery device of claim 2, wherein, The first positioning member is a groove extending along the preset direction or a protrusion extending along the preset direction.

4. The delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The cutting assembly further comprises a fixing member, the shunt being movably arranged at the fixing member along the first direction, the driving member comprising a body portion connected with the fixing member and a driving portion connected with the shunt, the driving portion driving the shunt to move relative to the fixing member along the first direction.

5. The delivery device of claim 4, wherein, The fixing member is provided with a guide rail extending along the first direction, and the shunt is provided with a sliding block movably arranged at the guide rail.

6. The delivery device of claim 4, wherein, The cutting assembly further comprises a connecting member, the fixing member being fixedly connected with the working assembly through the connecting member.

7. The delivery device of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The conveying device further comprises an ejection assembly arranged downstream of the working assembly along the preset direction, the ejection assembly comprising an ejection channel, the working assembly and the ejection assembly being provided with the cutting assembly therebetween for realizing that the first shunt channel communicates the ejection channel with the first channel or the second shunt channel communicates the ejection channel with the second channel.

8. The delivery device of claim 7, wherein, When the feeding channel is communicated with the first channel through the first shunt channel, the ejection channel is communicated with the second channel through the second shunt channel.

9. The delivery device of claim 7, wherein, The conveying device further comprises a blocking assembly comprising a fixed portion and a blocking portion, the blocking portion being movably arranged at the fixed portion along the first direction to block the movement of the material along the preset direction, the blocking assembly being arranged between the feeding assembly and the working assembly and / or between the working assembly and the ejection assembly.

10. A battery production device comprising the conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the conveying device being used for conveying a cup to move along the preset direction.

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