Disc loading equipment for cylindrical batteries

Abstract

The utility model provides tray loading equipment for cylindrical batteries, which comprises a tray transportation device, a tray loading device and a tray loading device, the battery feeding device is used for transporting supporting cups and comprises a supporting cup transporting mechanism and a material blocking mechanism, and the supporting cup transporting mechanism is sequentially divided into a transporting area, a pre-storing area, a feeding area and a discharging area in the transporting direction of the supporting cup transporting mechanism. The material blocking mechanisms are movably arranged between the conveying area and the pre-storage area, between the pre-storage area and the feeding area and between the feeding area and the discharging area. The battery clamping and conveying device is arranged between the tray conveying device and the battery feeding device; the tray conveying device, the battery feeding device and the battery clamping and conveying device are mounted on the rack. According to the tray loading equipment for the cylindrical batteries, the battery loading process is reasonably arranged, so that the battery loading is rapid and stable, the battery clamping and conveying are convenient, the tray loading and unloading are rapid, the stable loading and clamping and conveying of the battery are matched, the production efficiency is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery production technology, specifically to a tray-loading device for cylindrical batteries. Background Technology

[0002] A battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It contains an electrolyte solution and metal electrodes, forming a cup, tank, or other container or composite container that generates an electric current. It has a positive and a negative electrode. The main performance parameters of a battery are electromotive force, capacity, specific energy, and resistance. Using batteries as an energy source provides a stable voltage, stable current, and a long-term stable power supply, with minimal susceptibility to external influences. Batteries are simple in structure, portable, easy to charge and discharge, unaffected by external climate and temperature, and offer stable and reliable performance, playing a significant role in various aspects of modern life.

[0003] In the battery production and processing process, such as quality inspection after battery processing and packaging, batteries need to be trayed to arrange them neatly on the tray for easy subsequent operations. However, the current battery traying efficiency is low and the production cost is high. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art and to provide a tray-loading device for cylindrical batteries.

[0005] One embodiment of this utility model provides a tray-loading device for cylindrical batteries, comprising:

[0006] Pallet transport device for transporting pallets;

[0007] A battery feeding device is used to transport cups. The battery feeding device includes a cup transport mechanism and a blocking mechanism. The cup transport mechanism is divided into a transport area, a pre-storage area, a loading area, and a unloading area along its transport direction. The blocking mechanism is movably disposed between the transport area and the pre-storage area, between the pre-storage area and the loading area, and between the loading area and the unloading area. The blocking mechanism is used to restrict or release cups located on the cup transport mechanism so that the number of cups entering the loading area and the pre-storage area at a time is a preset number.

[0008] A battery clamping and conveying device is disposed between the pallet transport device and the battery loading device, for clamping and conveying batteries in the loading area onto the pallet;

[0009] The frame, the pallet transport device, the battery loading device and the battery clamping device are mounted on the frame.

[0010] In some optional embodiments, the battery feeding device further includes a detection mechanism disposed on one side of the cup transport mechanism, the detection mechanism being used to detect the number of cups from the conveying area to the pre-storage area and the number of cups from the pre-storage area to the feeding area;

[0011] When the detection mechanism detects a preset number of cups moving from the conveying area to the pre-storage area, the blocking mechanism restricts the cups on the cup transport mechanism from entering the pre-storage area;

[0012] When the detection mechanism detects a preset number of cups moving from the pre-storage area to the loading area, the blocking mechanism restricts the cups on the cup transport mechanism from entering the loading area from the pre-storage area, and releases the cups in the transport area so that the cups in the transport area can enter the pre-storage area;

[0013] After the battery clamping device clamps the battery off the cup, the blocking mechanism releases the cups in the feeding area and the pre-storage area. After the cups that have been fed have moved from the feeding area to the unloading area, the blocking mechanism restricts the cups on the cup transport mechanism from entering the unloading area from the feeding area.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the material blocking mechanism includes a material blocking drive assembly, a first material blocking component, a second material blocking component, and a third material blocking component;

[0015] The material blocking drive assembly is driven to connect with the first material blocking component, the second material blocking component, and the third material blocking component;

[0016] The first baffle is movably disposed between the conveying area and the pre-storage area. The first baffle can move relative to the cup transport mechanism to a first baffle position that restricts the movement of the battery and / or cup on the cup transport mechanism and to a first clearance position that releases the battery and / or cup on the cup transport mechanism.

[0017] The second stop can move relative to the cup transport mechanism to a second stop position that restricts the movement of the battery and / or cup on the cup transport mechanism and to a second clearance position that releases the battery and / or cup on the cup transport mechanism;

[0018] The third stop component can move relative to the cup transport mechanism to a third stop position that restricts the movement of the cup on the cup transport mechanism and to a third avoidance position that releases the cup on the cup transport mechanism.

[0019] In some optional embodiments, the battery feeding device further includes a cup spacing adjustment assembly, which includes an adjustment plate and an adjustment power assembly. The adjustment plate is arranged on one side of the feeding area, and a plurality of positioning adjustment slots are provided on the side of the adjustment plate facing the feeding area. The plurality of positioning adjustment slots are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the cup transport mechanism. The adjustment power assembly is drivenly connected to the adjustment plate, and the adjustment plate extends into the feeding area under the drive of the adjustment power assembly so that the cups in the feeding area are correspondingly positioned and engaged with the positioning adjustment slots.

[0020] In some alternative embodiments, the pallet transport device includes a pallet transfer mechanism that can drive the pallet to sequentially move to the loading station, the palletizing station, and the unloading station;

[0021] The tray transfer mechanism includes a first tray pushing mechanism, a second tray pushing mechanism, and a tray transfer power assembly. The tray transfer power assembly is driven and connected to the first tray pushing mechanism and the second tray pushing mechanism. The first tray pushing mechanism moves between the loading station and the tray loading station under the drive of the tray transfer power assembly. The second tray pushing mechanism moves between the tray loading station and the unloading station under the drive of the tray transfer power assembly. The tray transfer power assembly drives the first tray pushing mechanism and the second tray pushing mechanism to move synchronously.

[0022] In some optional embodiments, both the first and second pusher mechanisms include a pusher power assembly and two oppositely arranged pallet pushers. The pusher power assembly is driven to the pallet pushers. The two pallet pushers move closer to or further away from each other under the drive of the pusher power assembly. The pallet pushers are provided with positioning posts for positioning and engaging with positioning grooves on the side of the pallet. The pallet transfer power assembly is driven to the pusher power assembly.

[0023] In some optional embodiments, the pallet transport device further includes a loading lifting mechanism and a unloading lifting mechanism. The loading lifting mechanism is located at the loading station and is used to lift the pallet to the loading station. The unloading lifting mechanism is located at the unloading station and is used to lower the pallet at the unloading station to remove the pallet from the unloading station.

[0024] In some optional embodiments, both the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism include several pallets, several limiting posts, and a lifting drive assembly. The pallets are used to support the pallets, the limiting posts are disposed on the side of the pallets and are used to limit and cooperate with the limiting grooves on the side of the pallets, and the lifting drive assembly is drivenly connected to the pallets.

[0025] In some alternative embodiments, the pallet transport device further includes a loading conveyor roller and a unloading conveyor roller, the loading conveyor roller being connected to the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading conveyor roller being connected to the unloading lifting mechanism.

[0026] In some optional embodiments, the battery clamping device includes multiple clamping components and a multi-axis translation drive component. The multi-axis translation drive component is driven to the clamping components. The clamping components move between the pallet transport device and the battery loading device under the drive of the multi-axis translation drive component. When the clamping components reach the loading area driven by the multi-axis translation drive component, the multiple clamping components are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the cup transport mechanism, wherein the number of clamping components is the preset number.

[0027] Compared with existing technologies, the cylindrical battery tray loading equipment of this utility model, through the rational arrangement of the battery feeding process, enables fast and stable battery feeding, facilitates battery clamping, and allows for quick tray loading and unloading. Combined with stable battery feeding and clamping, it greatly improves production efficiency and reduces production costs.

[0028] To provide a clearer understanding of this invention, the specific embodiments of this invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one side of a cylindrical battery tray-loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cylindrical battery tray-loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tray;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment plate according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first pusher mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material loading and lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding conveyor roller conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] 10. Pallet transport device; 11. Pallet transfer mechanism; 111. Loading station; 112. Placing station; 113. Unloading station; 114. First pallet pushing mechanism; 1141. Push plate power assembly; 1142. Pallet push plate; 1143. Positioning post; 115. Second pallet pushing mechanism; 116. Pallet transfer power assembly; 12. Loading lifting mechanism; 121. Pallet; 122. Limiting post; 123. Lifting drive assembly; 13. Unloading lifting mechanism; 14. Loading conveyor roller conveyor; 15. Unloading conveyor roller conveyor; 16. Guide plate; 20. Battery feeding device; 21. Cup transport mechanism; 22. Material blocking mechanism; 221. Material blocking drive assembly; 222. First material blocking component; 223. Second material blocking component; 224. Third material blocking component; 23. Detection mechanism; 24. Cup spacing adjustment assembly; 241. Adjustment plate; 2411. Positioning adjustment groove; 242. Adjustment power assembly; 30. Battery clamping device; 31. Clamping assembly; 32. Multi-axis translation drive assembly; 40. Frame; 50. Tray; 51. Positioning groove; 52. Limiting groove; 60. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, and "a number" means one or more. In addition, unless otherwise stated, 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.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "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.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some alternative implementations," or "some optional embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 4 One embodiment of this utility model provides a tray-loading device for cylindrical batteries, comprising:

[0045] Pallet transport device 10, used for transporting pallets 50;

[0046] The battery feeding device 20 is used to transport cups. The battery feeding device 20 includes a cup transport mechanism 21 and a blocking mechanism 22. The cup transport mechanism is divided into a transport area, a pre-storage area, a loading area and a unloading area along its transport direction. The blocking mechanism 22 is movably disposed between the transport area and the pre-storage area, between the pre-storage area and the loading area, and between the loading area and the unloading area. The blocking mechanism 22 is used to restrict or release the cups located on the cup transport mechanism 21 so that the number of cups entering the loading area and the pre-storage area at one time is a preset number. After the preset number of cups enter the loading area each time, the blocking mechanism 22 blocks the cups to avoid affecting the clamping of the battery clamping device 30. The preset number of cups enter the pre-storage area each time to prepare for the next batch of cups entering the loading area, thereby improving the accuracy of the number of cups.

[0047] The battery clamping device 30 is disposed between the pallet transport device 10 and the battery loading device 20, and is used to clamp the battery 60 in the loading area onto the pallet 50.

[0048] In this embodiment, the cylindrical battery loading equipment also includes a frame 40, and a pallet transport device 10, a battery feeding device 20 and a battery clamping device 30 are mounted on the frame 40.

[0049] In addition, in this embodiment, the cylindrical battery tray loading equipment also includes a controller, which is connected to the tray transport device 10, the cup transport mechanism 21, the material blocking mechanism 22 and the battery clamping device 30 by signal, so that the staff can control the overall production operation of the cylindrical battery tray loading equipment in a unified manner.

[0050] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the cup is used to hold a single battery 60, while the tray 50 is used to hold and arrange multiple batteries 60.

[0051] In this embodiment, after the battery 60 on the tray in the feeding area is clamped and sent away by the battery clamping device 30, the blocking mechanism 22 releases the empty tray in the feeding area, allowing the tray in the feeding area to leave the unloading area. After the empty tray leaves the feeding area, the blocking mechanism 22 restricts the movement of the tray in the feeding area again, and then releases the tray in the pre-storage area, allowing the tray in the pre-storage area to enter the feeding area. After the tray in the pre-storage area leaves the pre-storage area and enters the feeding area, the blocking mechanism 22 restricts the movement of the tray in the pre-storage area again, and releases the tray in the conveying area to enter the pre-storage area. After the number of trays in the pre-storage area reaches a preset number, the blocking mechanism 22 restricts the movement of the tray in the conveying area. Through the two blocking interceptions by the blocking mechanism 22 between the conveying area and the pre-storage area and between the pre-storage area and the feeding area, the number of trays entering the feeding area each time can be accurate.

[0052] It should be noted that when the pre-storage area is not involved, the cup transport mechanism 21 has a relatively fast conveying speed, while the blocking mechanism 22 cannot quickly switch between restricting and releasing the cups. This can lead to a deviation in the number of cups entering the loading area. If the conveying speed of the cup transport mechanism 21 is reduced, production efficiency will be slowed down. On the other hand, if the switching speed of the blocking mechanism 22 is increased, the cups of the cup transport mechanism 21 may be knocked away. Therefore, by designing a pre-storage area, the error tolerance can be improved by blocking twice without reducing the conveying speed of the cup transport mechanism 21, thereby effectively improving the accuracy of the number of cups entering the loading area each time.

[0053] The specific structure of the cup transport mechanism 21 can be selected according to actual needs, such as mesh belt and chain transport mechanism, roller transport mechanism, chain plate transport mechanism, belt transport mechanism, etc.

[0054] In some alternative embodiments, the battery feeding device 20 further includes a detection mechanism 23, which is disposed on one side of the cup transport mechanism. The detection mechanism 23 is used to detect the number of cups from the transport area to the pre-storage area and the number of cups from the pre-storage area to the feeding area.

[0055] When the detection mechanism 23 detects that a preset number of cups are moving from the conveying area to the pre-storage area, the blocking mechanism 22 restricts the cups on the cup transport mechanism 21 from entering the pre-storage area; when the detection mechanism 23 detects that a preset number of cups are moving from the pre-storage area to the loading area, the blocking mechanism 22 restricts the cups on the cup transport mechanism 21 from entering the loading area from the pre-storage area, and releases the cups in the conveying area so that the cups in the conveying area can enter the pre-storage area.

[0056] After the battery clamping device 30 clamps the battery 60 off the tray, the blocking mechanism 22 releases the trays from the loading area and the pre-storage area. After the loaded trays move from the loading area to the unloading area, the blocking mechanism 22 prevents the trays on the tray transport mechanism 21 from entering the unloading area. A loaded tray refers to an empty tray after the battery 60 has been clamped and removed by the battery clamping device 30.

[0057] In addition, the testing agency 23 can also detect the number of cups from the loading area to the unloading area, so as to make it easier to determine whether the cups after loading have completely detached from the loading area, and thus make it easier to determine whether to release the cups in the pre-storage area. Alternatively, after the battery 60 is clamped away, the testing agency 23 can also determine whether the cups after loading have completely detached from the loading area by detecting whether there are cups in the loading area.

[0058] The time interval between the release of cups in the feeding area and the release of cups in the pre-storage area by the blocking mechanism 22 can be a first preset time. That is, after the blocking mechanism 22 releases the cups in the feeding area and the first preset time has elapsed, it releases the cups in the pre-storage area, without waiting for the cups in the feeding area to completely leave the feeding area before releasing the cups in the pre-storage area. This allows the cups in the pre-storage area to enter the feeding area earlier, increasing the feeding speed. Moreover, because of the first preset time interval, there is a certain distance between the last empty cup in the feeding area and the latest cup entering the feeding area. Therefore, the blocking mechanism 22 has enough reaction time to switch states to block the cups, ensuring the accuracy of the number of cups entering the feeding area in a single operation.

[0059] Similarly, the time interval between the release of cups in the pre-storage area and the release of cups in the transport area by the blocking mechanism 22 can be a second preset time. That is, after the blocking mechanism 22 releases the cups in the pre-storage area and a first preset time has elapsed, it releases the cups in the transport area, without waiting for the cups in the pre-storage area to completely leave the pre-storage area before releasing the cups in the transport area. This allows the cups in the transport area to enter the pre-storage area earlier, increasing the cup transport speed. Moreover, due to the first preset time interval, there is a certain distance between the last cup that entered the pre-storage area last time and the latest cup that has just entered the pre-storage area. Therefore, the blocking mechanism 22 has enough reaction time to switch states to block the cups, ensuring the accuracy of the number of cups entering the pre-storage area in a single operation.

[0060] The specific structure of the detection mechanism 23 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in this embodiment, the detection mechanism 23 includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a third sensor. The first sensor is located between the conveying area and the pre-storage area to detect the number of cups transported from the conveying area to the pre-storage area. The second sensor is located between the pre-storage area and the loading area to detect the number of cups transported from the pre-storage area to the loading area. The third sensor is located between the loading area and the unloading area to detect the number of cups transported from the loading area to the unloading area. The sensors can be photoelectric sensors, laser sensors, infrared sensors, etc., and are not limited to this example.

[0061] It should be noted that the detection mechanism 23 can also indirectly determine the number of trays 121 by detecting the number of batteries 60 passing from the conveying area to the pre-storage area, and the detection mechanism 23 can also indirectly determine the number of trays 121 by detecting the number of batteries 60 passing from the pre-storage area to the loading area. The blocking mechanism 22 can also indirectly restrict the cup tray from the conveying area to the pre-storage area by blocking the batteries 60, and the blocking mechanism 22 can also indirectly restrict the cup tray from the pre-storage area to the loading area by blocking the batteries 60.

[0062] The specific structure of the blocking mechanism 22 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some optional embodiments, the blocking mechanism 22 includes a blocking drive assembly 221, a first blocking element 222, a second blocking element 223, and a third blocking element 224. The blocking drive assembly 221 is drivenly connected to the first blocking element 222, the second blocking element 223, and the third blocking element 224. The first blocking element 222 is movably disposed between the conveying area and the pre-storage area. The first blocking element 222 can move relative to the cup transport mechanism 21 to a first blocking position that restricts the movement of the battery 60 and / or the cup on the cup transport mechanism 21 and to a first clearance position that releases the battery 60 and / or the cup on the cup transport mechanism 21. In this embodiment, the first blocking element 222 abuts against the battery 60, thereby indirectly restricting the movement of the cup located at the front of the conveying area. The second stop 223 can move relative to the cup transport mechanism 21 to a second stop position that restricts the movement of the battery 60 and / or the cup on the cup transport mechanism 21, and to a second clearance position that releases the battery 60 and / or the cup on the cup transport mechanism 21. In this embodiment, the second stop 223 abuts against the battery 60, thereby indirectly restricting the movement of the cup located at the front of the pre-storage area; the third stop 224 can move relative to the cup transport mechanism 21 to a third stop position that restricts the movement of the cup on the cup transport mechanism 21, and to a third clearance position that releases the cup on the cup transport mechanism 21.

[0063] The material blocking drive assembly 221 can move the first material blocking component 222, the second material blocking component 223, and the third material blocking component 224 by driving them to translate or rotate. The specific structure of the material blocking drive assembly 221 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the material blocking drive assembly 221 includes a first material blocking cylinder driven by the first material blocking component 222, a second material blocking cylinder driven by the second material blocking component 223, and a third material blocking cylinder driven by the third material blocking component 224.

[0064] The specific structure of the battery clamping device 30 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some optional embodiments, the battery clamping device 30 includes multiple clamping components 31 and a multi-axis translation drive component 32. The multi-axis translation drive component 32 is driven to connect with the clamping components 31. The clamping components 31 move between the pallet transport device 10 and the battery loading device 20 under the drive of the multi-axis translation drive component 32. When the clamping components 31 driven by the multi-axis translation drive component 32 reach the loading area, the multiple clamping components 31 are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the cup transport mechanism 21. The number of clamping components 31 is a preset number. The battery clamping device 30 can clamp a preset number of batteries 60 located in the loading area at a time, and then place the batteries 60 on the pallet 50, which can achieve fast and efficient pallet loading. The clamping assembly 31 can clamp the battery 60 by physical clamping, vacuum adsorption, or other suitable methods. In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 31 includes a mounting block, a gripper cylinder disposed on the mounting block, and multiple gripping rods that are engaged under the drive of the gripper cylinder. The multi-axis translation drive assembly 32 is drivenly connected to the mounting block, but this is not limited to this example. The multi-axis translation drive assembly 32 is used to drive the clamping assembly 31 to translate in multiple directions. Its structure and principle are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0065] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5In some optional embodiments, the battery feeding device 20 further includes a cup spacing adjustment assembly 24. The cup spacing adjustment assembly 24 includes an adjustment plate 241 and an adjustment power assembly 242. The adjustment plate 241 is arranged on one side of the feeding area, and multiple positioning adjustment slots 2411 are provided on the side of the adjustment plate 241 facing the feeding area. The multiple positioning adjustment slots 2411 are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the cup conveying mechanism 21. The adjustment power assembly 242 is driven and connected to the adjustment plate 241. Driven by the adjustment power assembly 242, the adjustment plate 241 extends into the feeding area so that the cups in the feeding area correspond and position with the positioning adjustment slots 2411, thereby ensuring that the spacing between each cup meets the requirements of the battery clamping device 30. In this embodiment, due to the size limitation of the clamping assembly 31, the spacing between the clamping assemblies 31 cannot be made too close. Therefore, adjacent batteries 60 in the feeding area need to be spaced sufficiently apart. The cup spacing adjustment assembly 24 can meet this requirement, ensuring that adjacent batteries 60 are spaced sufficiently apart so that the clamping assembly 31 can clamp them. The power adjustment component 242 can be a component that can drive the object to move, such as a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0066] Please see Figure 6 In some alternative embodiments, the pallet transport device 10 includes a pallet transfer mechanism 11, which can drive the pallet 50 to move sequentially to the loading station 111, the palletizing station 112 and the unloading station 113.

[0067] The tray transfer mechanism 11 includes a first tray pushing mechanism 114, a second tray pushing mechanism 115, and a tray transfer power assembly 116. The tray transfer power assembly 116 is driven by the first and second tray pushing mechanisms 115. Driven by the tray transfer power assembly 116, the first tray pushing mechanism moves between the loading station 111 and the tray assembly station 112. Driven by the tray transfer power assembly 116, the second tray pushing mechanism 115 moves between the tray assembly station 112 and the unloading station 113. The tray transfer power assembly 116 drives the first and second tray pushing mechanisms 115 to move synchronously. After the tray 50 at the tray assembly station 112 is filled with batteries 60, the second tray pushing mechanism 115 moves the tray 50 at the tray assembly station 112 to the unloading station 113, while the first tray pushing mechanism simultaneously moves the empty tray 50 to the tray assembly station 112. This allows for rapid replacement of the tray 50, improves production efficiency, and avoids interrupting the production cycle.

[0068] Please see Figure 7The specific structure of the first and second pusher mechanisms 115 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, in some optional embodiments, both the first and second pusher mechanisms 115 include a pusher power assembly 1141 and two oppositely arranged pallet pushers 1142. The pusher power assembly 1141 is driven to connect with the pallet pushers 1142. The two pallet pushers 1142 move closer to or further away from each other under the drive of the pusher power assembly 1141. The pallet pushers 1142 are provided with positioning posts 1143 for positioning and cooperating with the positioning grooves 51 on the side of the pallet 50. The pallet transfer power assembly 116 is driven to connect with the pusher power assembly 1141. Driven by the pusher power assembly 1141, the pallet pusher 1142 approaches the pallet 50 until it reaches the side of the pallet 50. The two pallet pushers 1142 can clamp the sides of the pallet 50, and can also extend into the bottom of the pallet 50 to support it. In this embodiment, the two pallet pushers 1142 both clamp the sides of the pallet 50 and partially extend into the bottom, thereby improving the stability of pallet 50 transfer. The positioning post 1143 engages with the positioning groove 51 of the pallet 50 to prevent the pallet 50 from moving relative to the pallet pusher 1142. The pallet transfer power assembly 116 then drives the pusher power assembly 1141 to move, thereby realizing the transport of the pallet 50. The pusher power assembly 1141 can be composed of two corresponding pneumatic / electric cylinders connected to the pallet pusher 1142, and is not limited to this example. In this embodiment, each pallet pusher 1142 is mounted on the same bracket, and the pusher power assembly 1141 is driven to the bracket, thereby facilitating the synchronous movement of the pallet pusher 1142.

[0069] The specific structure of the transfer power assembly 116 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the transfer power assembly 116 can be a lead screw drive assembly, a rotary motor translation drive assembly, a belt translation drive assembly, a cylinder translation drive assembly, or a linear motor translation drive assembly, etc., and is not limited to this example.

[0070] Please see Figure 2In some optional embodiments, the pallet transport device 10 further includes a loading lifting mechanism 12 and a unloading lifting mechanism 13. The loading lifting mechanism 12 is located at the loading station 111 and is used to lift the pallet 50 to the loading station 111. The unloading lifting mechanism 13 is located at the unloading station 113 and is used to lower the pallet 50 from the unloading station 113 so that the pallet 50 is removed from the unloading station 113. The pallets 50 can be stacked on the loading lifting mechanism 12, thereby facilitating the continuous transport of pallets 50 to the loading station 111. The pallet 50 filled with batteries 60 can be lifted at the unloading station 113 by the unloading lifting mechanism 13. The drive mechanism 3 lowers the tray, then waits for a new tray 50 filled with batteries 60 to arrive at the unloading station 113. This allows multiple trays 50 containing batteries 60 to be stacked, and then removed after a certain number are stacked, improving unloading efficiency. The stacking effect of the loading and unloading lifting mechanisms 12 and 13 effectively increases the conveying speed of the trays 50 at the loading and unloading stations 111 and 113, avoiding interference with the transfer mechanism 11's movement of new trays 50 to the loading station 112 and the placement of loaded trays 50 at the unloading station 113, thus avoiding interruptions to the production cycle and effectively improving production efficiency. Since the trays 50 are fed into the loading lifting mechanism 12 in a stacked manner, and the unloading lifting mechanism 13 transports the trays 50 filled with batteries 60 in a stacked manner, the stacking process is eliminated, facilitating transfer to the next process and improving production efficiency.

[0071] Please see Figure 8In some optional embodiments, both the loading lifting mechanism 12 and the unloading lifting mechanism 13 include several pallets 121, several limiting posts 122, and a lifting drive assembly 123. The pallets 121 of the loading lifting mechanism 12 are arranged below the loading station 111, while the pallets 121 of the unloading station 113 are arranged below the unloading station 113. The pallets 121 are used to support the pallets 50. The limiting posts 122 are disposed on the side of the pallets 121 and are used to limit and cooperate with the limiting grooves 52 on the side of the pallets 50. The lifting drive assembly 123 is drivenly connected to the pallets 121. Pallets 50 can be stacked on the pallets 121, and the limiting posts 122 can limit the pallets 50, making the multiple stacked pallets 50 more stable when the pallets 121 is lifted and lowered, and avoiding shaking. In this embodiment, after the pallet 121 of the loading lifting mechanism 12 transports the uppermost pallet 50 to the loading station 111, the pallet transfer mechanism 11 places the pallet 50 that has been loaded at the loading station 112 at the unloading station 113. This allows the loaded pallet 50 to be placed on the pallet 121 of the unloading lifting mechanism 13 or on the uppermost pallet 50 placed on the pallet 121. Simultaneously, the pallet transfer mechanism 11 also moves the pallet 50 from the loading station 111 to the loading mechanism. After the pallet 50 from the loading station 111 is moved to the loading mechanism, the loading lifting mechanism 12 can immediately transport the pallet 50 back to the loading station 111. The limiting post 122 can be installed on the frame 40.

[0072] The specific structure of the lifting drive assembly 123 can be selected according to actual needs. For example, the lifting drive assembly 123 can be a lead screw drive assembly, a rotary motor translation drive assembly, a belt translation drive assembly, a cylinder translation drive assembly, or a linear motor translation drive assembly, etc., and is not limited to this example.

[0073] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 9In some optional embodiments, the pallet transport device 10 further includes a loading conveyor roller 14 and a unloading conveyor roller 15. The loading conveyor roller 14 is connected to the loading lifting mechanism 12, and the unloading conveyor roller 15 is connected to the unloading lifting mechanism 13. The loading conveyor roller 14 transports stacked empty pallets 50 to the pallet 121 of the loading lifting mechanism 12, while the unloading conveyor roller 15 transports the pallets 50 off the pallet 121 of the unloading lifting mechanism 13. In this embodiment, both the loading lifting mechanism 12 and the unloading lifting mechanism 13 include two pallets 121. The loading conveyor roller 14 extends between the two pallets 121 of the loading lifting mechanism 12, facilitating the direct transport of stacked pallets 50 to the pallet 121 of the loading lifting mechanism 12. Similarly, the unloading conveyor roller 15 extends between the two pallets 121 of the unloading lifting mechanism 13, facilitating the transport of stacked pallets 50 off the pallet 121 of the unloading lifting mechanism 13. In this embodiment, since multiple pallets 50 are stacked on the feeding conveyor roller 14 and the unloading conveyor roller 15, guide plates 16 are arranged on both sides of the feeding conveyor roller 14 and on both sides of the unloading conveyor roller 15 to prevent the stacked multiple pallets 50 from tipping over.

[0074] 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 tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries, characterized by comprising: The application relates to a battery loading device and a battery loading method. The battery loading device comprises a tray conveying device for conveying a tray; a battery loading device for conveying a battery cup, the battery loading device comprising a battery cup conveying mechanism and a material blocking mechanism, the battery cup conveying mechanism being sequentially divided into a conveying area, a pre-storing area, a loading area and a discharging area along a conveying direction of the battery cup conveying mechanism, the material blocking mechanism being movably arranged between the conveying area and the pre-storing area, between the pre-storing area and the loading area and between the loading area and the discharging area, the material blocking mechanism being used for limiting or releasing the battery cup located on the battery cup conveying mechanism, so that the number of the battery cups entering the loading area and the pre-storing area at a time is a preset number; a battery clamping device arranged between the tray conveying device and the battery loading device, the battery clamping device being used for clamping the battery in the loading area to the tray; and a rack, the tray conveying device, the battery loading device and the battery clamping device being arranged on the rack. The battery loading device further comprises a detection mechanism arranged on one side of the battery cup conveying mechanism, the detection mechanism being used for detecting the number of the battery cups from the conveying area to the pre-storing area and the number of the battery cups from the pre-storing area to the loading area. The material blocking mechanism comprises a material blocking driving assembly, a first material blocking piece, a second material blocking piece and a third material blocking piece. The material blocking driving assembly is drivingly connected with the first material blocking piece, the second material blocking piece and the third material blocking piece.

2. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries according to claim 1, wherein: The first material blocking piece is movably arranged between the conveying area and the pre-storing area, the first material blocking piece being capable of moving to a first material blocking position for limiting the movement of the battery and / or the battery cup on the battery cup conveying mechanism and a first avoiding position for releasing the battery and / or the battery cup on the battery cup conveying mechanism.

3. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries of claim 1, wherein: The second material blocking piece is capable of moving to a second material blocking position for limiting the movement of the battery and / or the battery cup on the battery cup conveying mechanism and a second avoiding position for releasing the battery and / or the battery cup on the battery cup conveying mechanism. The third material blocking piece is capable of moving to a third material blocking position for limiting the movement of the battery cup on the battery cup conveying mechanism and a third avoiding position for releasing the battery cup on the battery cup conveying mechanism. The battery loading device further comprises a battery cup spacing adjusting assembly, the battery cup spacing adjusting assembly comprising an adjusting plate and an adjusting power assembly, the adjusting plate being arranged on one side of the loading area, a plurality of positioning adjusting grooves being arranged on one side of the adjusting plate facing the loading area, the positioning adjusting grooves being sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the battery cup conveying mechanism, the adjusting power assembly being drivingly connected with the adjusting plate, the adjusting plate being driven by the adjusting power assembly to extend into the loading area so that the battery cup in the loading area is positioned and matched with the positioning adjusting grooves. The tray conveying device comprises a tray moving mechanism, the tray moving mechanism being capable of sequentially moving the tray to a loading station, a tray loading station and a discharging station. ​ 4. The cylindrical battery tray loading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: ​ 5. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by: ​ The tray moving mechanism comprises a first tray pushing mechanism, a second tray pushing mechanism and a tray moving power assembly, the tray moving power assembly is drivingly connected with the first tray pushing mechanism and the second tray pushing mechanism, the first tray pushing mechanism moves between the tray loading station and the tray loading station under the driving of the tray moving power assembly, and the second tray pushing mechanism moves between the tray loading station and the tray loading station under the driving of the tray moving power assembly, wherein the tray moving power assembly drives the first tray pushing mechanism and the second tray pushing mechanism to move synchronously.

6. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries of claim 5, wherein: The first tray pushing mechanism and the second tray pushing mechanism each comprise a push plate power assembly and two oppositely arranged tray push plates, the push plate power assembly is drivingly connected with the tray push plate, and the two tray push plates are driven by the push plate power assembly to approach or move away from each other, the tray push plate is provided with a positioning column for positioning cooperation with a positioning groove on the side of the tray, and the tray moving power assembly is drivingly connected with the push plate power assembly.

7. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries of claim 5, wherein: The tray conveying device further comprises a tray loading lifting mechanism and a tray unloading lifting mechanism, the tray loading lifting mechanism is arranged at the tray loading station and is used to lift the tray to the tray loading station, and the tray unloading lifting mechanism is arranged at the tray unloading station and is used to lower the tray at the tray unloading station to separate the tray from the tray unloading station.

8. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries of claim 7, wherein: The tray loading lifting mechanism and the tray unloading lifting mechanism each comprise a plurality of supporting plates, a plurality of limiting columns and a lifting driving assembly, the supporting plate is used to support the tray, the limiting column is arranged on the side of the supporting plate and is used to limit cooperation with a limiting groove on the side of the tray, and the lifting driving assembly is drivingly connected with the supporting plate.

9. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries of claim 7, wherein: The tray conveying device further comprises a tray loading conveying roller and a tray unloading conveying roller, the tray loading conveying roller is connected with the tray loading lifting mechanism, and the tray unloading conveying roller is connected with the tray unloading lifting mechanism.

10. The tray loading apparatus for cylindrical batteries according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by: The battery clamping device comprises a plurality of clamping assemblies and a multi-axis translation driving assembly, the multi-axis translation driving assembly is drivingly connected with the clamping assembly, the clamping assembly moves between the tray conveying device and the battery loading device under the driving of the multi-axis translation driving assembly, and when the clamping assembly driven by the multi-axis translation driving assembly reaches the loading area, a plurality of clamping assemblies are arranged in sequence in the conveying direction of the tray conveying mechanism, wherein the number of clamping assemblies is the preset number.

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