Automatic battery discharging device

Abstract

An automatic battery discharging device comprises a working table, a rotating disc device and a discharging device, the rotating disc device and the discharging device are arranged on the working table, and a discharging hole is formed in the working table; the rotating disc device comprises a shell, a motor and a rotating disc, the motor is fixed in the shell and penetrates through the shell, the motor drives the rotating disc to synchronously rotate in the preset direction, a discharging channel is further arranged in the shell, and the discharging channel penetrates through the top of the shell and communicates with the discharging hole; the discharging device is matched with the rotating disc device and comprises a limiting head, a discharging assembly, a telescopic assembly and a supporting assembly, the limiting head is fixed to a shell of the rotating disc device, the discharging assembly comprises a discharging body, a material suction mechanism, an induction mechanism and a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is connected with the telescopic end of the telescopic assembly. The telescopic assembly drives the discharging assembly to move relative to the limiting head, discharging of the batteries is achieved in the production process of the batteries, the discharging distance is shortened, the discharging device is simple in structure, and meanwhile the space utilization rate of a production workshop is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery technology, and in particular to an automatic battery feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] A battery is a cup, tank, or other container or composite container containing an electrolyte solution and metal electrodes to generate an electric current. It is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. A battery generally includes a core and an aluminum-plastic film or shell that packages the core. The shell is generally made of steel and includes a shell body and a shell cover. The shell body and the shell cover are welded together by laser welding. The core includes a positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab. The positive electrode tab is welded to one of the shell body and the shell cover, and the negative electrode tab is welded to the other of the shell body and the shell cover.

[0003] During the battery manufacturing process, after the battery casing is welded and inspected, the battery needs to be unloaded. Traditionally, unloading of batteries is done by industrial robots with corresponding gripper mechanisms to pick up the batteries and place them in a preset position.

[0004] However, in existing technologies, due to the complexity of the production environment, the unloading of batteries by industrial robots involves excessively long unloading distances, occupies a large amount of space, and has an overly complex structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides an automatic battery feeding device, which realizes the feeding of batteries during the production process, shortens the feeding distance, has a simple structure, and improves the space utilization rate of the production workshop.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automatic battery feeding device, characterized in that it includes:

[0008] A workbench is provided with a material feeding hole;

[0009] The turntable device is installed on the worktable. The turntable device includes a housing, a motor installed inside the housing, and a turntable fixed to the motor. The motor is fixed inside the housing and passes through the housing. The turntable is also provided with a connection hole, which corresponds to the connection hole on the motor connection end. The side wall of the turntable is also provided with a limiting groove, and the battery cup is placed in the limiting groove. The motor drives the turntable to rotate synchronously in a preset direction. The housing is also provided with a feeding channel, which passes through the top of the housing and connects to the feeding hole on the worktable.

[0010] The blanking device is matched with the rotating disc device, and comprises a limiting head, a blanking assembly slidably connected to the limiting head, an extension assembly connected to the blanking assembly, and a supporting assembly fixed to the extension assembly. The limiting head is fixed to the shell of the rotating disc device. The blanking assembly comprises a blanking body, a suction mechanism and a sensing mechanism connected to the extending end of the blanking body, and a connecting plate connected to the blanking body. The connecting plate is connected to the extension end of the extension assembly. The extension assembly drives the blanking assembly and the limiting head to move relatively.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the limiting groove is in a U shape.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the battery cup has a length L, and 1 / 3 of the length of the battery cup is above the top of the rotating disc.

[0013] In some optional embodiments, the limiting head is provided with a containing groove, and the containing groove penetrates through the opposite two side walls of the limiting head.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the bottom of the containing groove is provided with a penetrating hole, and the blanking body is matched with the limiting head through the penetrating hole.

[0015] In some optional embodiments, along the Y direction, the slot opening of the containing groove corresponds to the position of the limiting groove, and along the Z direction, the slot opening of the containing groove corresponds to the blanking hole.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the blanking assembly further comprises a clamping block, and the clamping block abuts against the limiting head.

[0017] In some optional embodiments, the opposite two side walls of the blanking body are respectively provided with at least three connecting holes, and the clamping block is provided with a connecting head matched with the connecting holes.

[0018] In some optional embodiments, the connecting head is provided with external threads, the inside of the connecting hole is provided with internal threads, and the connecting head and the connecting hole are threadedly connected.

[0019] In some optional embodiments, the inside of the blanking body is respectively provided with an air pipe channel and a wire channel, the air pipe channel is penetrated by an air pipe, the air pipe is communicated with the suction mechanism, and the wire channel is penetrated by a wire, and the wire is communicated with the sensing mechanism.

[0020] The battery automatic blanking device provided by the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The technical scheme is adopted in the application, the automatic battery discharging device is provided with a discharging hole on the workbench; the rotating disc device comprises a shell, a motor and a rotating disc, the motor is fixed in the shell and penetrates the shell, the motor drives the rotating disc to rotate synchronously in a preset direction, the shell is further provided with a discharging passage, the discharging passage penetrates the top of the shell and is communicated with the discharging hole; the discharging device is matched with the rotating disc device, the discharging device comprises a limiting head, a discharging assembly, an extension assembly and a supporting assembly, the limiting head is fixed on the shell of the rotating disc device, the discharging assembly comprises a discharging body, a suction mechanism and a sensing mechanism, and a connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected with the extension end of the extension assembly, the extension assembly drives the discharging assembly and the limiting head to move relatively, so that the discharging of the battery in the production process is realized, the discharging distance is shortened, the discharging device is simple in structure, and the space utilization of the production workshop is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Other features, objects and advantages of the application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a partial structure view of a workbench in an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0025] Figure 3 is a structure view of another view of an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0026] Figure 4 is a structure view of another view of an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0027] Figure 5 is a perspective view of another view of an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0028] Figure 6 is Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the circle A shown in the figure;

[0029] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a limiting head in an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0030] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a discharging assembly in an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0031] Figure 9 is a structure view of another view of a discharging assembly in an automatic battery discharging device according to the application;

[0032] Figure 10is a perspective view of a clamping block in a battery automatic unloading device of the application;

[0033] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a battery cup body in a battery automatic unloading device of the application.

[0034] Reference signs:

[0035] 10, workbench; 10A, unloading hole;

[0036] 20, turntable device; 21, shell; 211, unloading passage; 22, motor; 23, turntable; 231, connecting hole; 232, limiting groove;

[0037] 30, unloading device; 31, limiting head; 311, containing groove; 311A, through hole; 32, unloading assembly; 321, unloading body; 321A, air pipe passage; 321B, wire passage; 322, suction mechanism; 323, induction mechanism; 324, connecting plate; 325, clamping block; 3251, connecting head; 33, telescopic assembly; 34, supporting assembly;

[0038] 40, battery cup body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The specific embodiments of the application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples, and those skilled in the art can clearly and completely understand the technical solutions of the application, the technical problems solved by the application and the technical effects produced by the application through the content recorded in the specification. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the application, but not to limit the application. In addition, only parts related to the application are shown in the drawings for the convenience of description.

[0040] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of the specification are only used to cooperate with the content recorded in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and do not have technical significance, and any modification of the structure, change of the proportion relationship or adjustment of the size, which does not affect the effects and purposes of the application, should fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the application.

[0041] The terms "first", "second", "the", "said", and the like, do not denote any quantity limitation, but can denote a single or several objects. The terms "include", "comprise", "have" and any variations thereof, used in this application, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a list of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but can also include additional steps or units not listed, or can also include other steps or units inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices. The terms "connect", "connected", "coupled", and the like, are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can also include direct or indirect electrical connections.

[0042] It should be further noted that the embodiments of the present application correspond to the longitudinal section in the corresponding front view direction, the transverse section in the corresponding right view direction, and the horizontal section in the corresponding top view direction.

[0043] In addition, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0044] A battery automatic discharging device, comprising a workbench 10, a turntable device 20 and a discharging device 30 arranged on the workbench 10. The turntable device 20 cooperates with the discharging device 30, and the workbench 10 is provided with a discharging hole 10A. The turntable device 20 comprises a shell 21, a motor 22 arranged in the shell 21, and a turntable 23 fixed to the motor 22. The motor 22 is fixed to the inside of the shell 21 and penetrates the shell 21. The turntable 23 is further provided with a connecting hole 231. The connecting hole 231 arranged on the turntable 23 corresponds to the connecting hole 231 on the connecting end of the motor 22. The connecting hole 231 penetrates the connecting end of the motor 22 and the connecting hole 231 on the turntable 23 in sequence through bolts, and realizes the fixed connection between the motor 22 and the turntable 23 under the cooperation of the bolts and the nuts. The side wall of the turntable 23 is further provided with a limiting groove 232. After the battery cup body 40 is placed in the limiting groove 232, the length of the battery cup body 40 is L, and 1 / 3 of the length of the battery cup body 40 is above the top of the turntable 23, so as to facilitate the induction of the induction mechanism 323 to the battery cup body 40, thereby controlling the extension and retraction of the discharging device 30 through the external control switch. The limiting groove 232 is in the shape of U. The motor 22 drives the turntable 23 to rotate synchronously in a predetermined direction. The inside of the shell 21 is further provided with a discharging channel 211. The discharging channel 211 penetrates the top of the shell 21 and is communicated with the discharging hole 10A on the workbench 10.

[0045] The blanking device 30 comprises a limiting head 31, a blanking assembly 32 slidably connected to the limiting head 31, an extension assembly 33 connected to the blanking assembly 32, and a supporting assembly 34 fixed to the extension assembly 33, the extension assembly 33 drives the blanking assembly 32 to move relative to the limiting head 31; the limiting head 31 is fixed to the shell 21 of the rotating disc device 20, the limiting head 31 is provided with a containing groove 311, and the containing groove 311 penetrates through the opposite side walls of the limiting head 31, and the groove bottom of the containing groove 311 is provided with a penetrating hole 311A, the blanking body 321 is matched with the limiting head 31 through the penetrating hole 311A, and the slot of the blanking body 321 corresponds to the position of the limiting groove 232.

[0046] The blanking assembly 32 comprises a blanking body 321, a material suction mechanism 322 and a sensing mechanism 323 connected to the extending end of the blanking body 321, and a connecting plate 324 and a clamping block 325 connected to the blanking body 321, the inside of the blanking body 321 is respectively provided with an air pipe passage 321A and a wire passage 321B, the air pipe passage 321A is penetrated by an air pipe (not shown in the figure), the air pipe is communicated with the material suction mechanism 322, the wire passage 321B is penetrated by a wire (not shown in the figure), the wire is communicated with the sensing mechanism 323, the connecting plate 324 is connected to the extension end of the extension assembly 33, the clamping block 325 abuts against the limiting head 31, so as to limit the moving distance of the blanking body 321, further, at least three connecting holes 231 are respectively arranged on the opposite side walls of the blanking body 321, the clamping block 325 is provided with a connecting head 3251, the connecting head 3251 is matched with the connecting holes 231, so as to adjust the position of the clamping block 325, thereby realizing the adjustable limitation of the moving distance of the blanking body 321.

[0047] Here, the workbench 10 is provided with a blanking hole 10A; the rotating disc device 20 comprises a shell 21, a motor 22 and a rotating disc 23, the motor 22 is fixed to the inside of the shell 21 and penetrates through the shell 21, the motor 22 drives the rotating disc 23 to synchronously rotate along a preset direction, the inside of the shell 21 is further provided with a blanking passage 211, the blanking passage 211 penetrates through the top of the shell 21 and is communicated with the blanking hole 10A; the blanking device 30 is matched with the rotating disc device 20, the blanking device 30 comprises a limiting head 31, a blanking assembly 32, an extension assembly 33 and a supporting assembly 34, the limiting head 31 is fixed to the shell 21 of the rotating disc device 20, the blanking assembly 32 comprises a blanking body 321, a material suction mechanism 322 and a sensing mechanism 323, and a connecting plate 324, the connecting plate 324 is connected to the extension end of the extension assembly 33, the extension assembly 33 drives the blanking assembly 32 to move relative to the limiting head 31, thereby realizing the blanking of the battery in the production process, shortening the blanking distance, the blanking device 30 is simple in structure, and the space utilization of the production workshop is improved.

[0048] For the convenience of understanding, the working principle of the present application is further described as follows: the battery automatic discharging device, first, the motor 22 in the turntable device 20 drives the turntable 23 to rotate, the battery cup welded and detected is placed in the limiting groove 232, in the rotating process, when the limiting groove 232 where the battery cup welded and detected is placed is opposite to the position of the sensing mechanism 323, the discharging assembly 32 is stretched out, under the action of the suction mechanism 322, the battery cup is sucked, and after the preset air pressure value is reached through the external air pressure detection device, the discharging assembly 32 drives the battery cup to retract, after the telescopic assembly 33 drives the discharging assembly 32 to retract to the preset position, the suction cup mechanism releases the battery cup, the battery cup falls through the discharging hole 10A and the discharging channel 211, and falls on the next external work station, that is, the automatic discharging of the battery is completed.

[0049] Although the present application has been described and illustrated with reference to the particular embodiments, the description and illustrations have been made by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the application. As clearly understood by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the application, which is defined by the appended claims. The drawings are not necessarily to scale. There can be differences between the technical reproduction and actual implementation in the present application due to variables in the manufacturing process, etc. There can be other embodiments of the present application that are not specifically illustrated. The specification and drawings should be considered illustrative only, and not restrictive. Modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation, material, composition of matter, method or process to the objective, spirit and scope of the present application. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the appended claims. Although the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to particular operations performed in a particular order, it can be appreciated that these operations can be combined, subdivided, or re-ordered to create an equivalent method without departing from the teachings of the present application. Therefore, unless specifically indicated otherwise, the order and grouping of operations are not limitations of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery automatic unloading device, characterized in that, The workbench (10) is provided with a discharging hole (10A); A rotating disc device (20) is arranged on the workbench (10), and the rotating disc device (20) comprises a shell (21), a motor (22) arranged in the shell (21), and a rotating disc (23) fixed to the motor (22). The motor (22) is fixed to the inside of the shell (21) and penetrates through the shell (21). The rotating disc (23) is further provided with a connecting hole (231). The connecting hole (231) arranged on the rotating disc (23) corresponds to the connecting hole (231) on the connecting end of the motor (22). A limiting groove (232) is further arranged on the side wall of the rotating disc (23), and a battery cup is arranged in the limiting groove (232). The motor (22) drives the rotating disc (23) to rotate synchronously in a preset direction. A discharging passage (211) is further arranged in the inside of the shell (21). The discharging passage (211) penetrates through the top of the shell (21) and is communicated with the discharging hole (10A) on the workbench (10). A discharging device (30) is matched with the rotating disc device (20). The discharging device (30) comprises a limiting head (31), a discharging assembly (32) slidably connected to the limiting head (31), an extension assembly (33) connected to the discharging assembly (32), and a supporting assembly (34) fixed to the extension assembly (33). The limiting head (31) is fixed to the shell (21) of the rotating disc device (20). The discharging assembly (32) comprises a discharging body (321), a suction mechanism (322) and a sensing mechanism (323) connected to the extending end of the discharging body (321), and a connecting plate (324) connected to the discharging body (321). The connecting plate (324) is connected to the extension end of the extension assembly (33). The extension assembly (33) drives the discharging assembly (32) to make relative motion with the limiting head (31). The limiting groove (232) is in a U-shaped form.

2. The battery automatic unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the battery cup (40) is L, and 1 / 3 of the length of the battery cup (40) is above the top of the rotating disc (23).

3. The battery automatic unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting head (31) is provided with an accommodating groove (311) penetrating through the opposite side walls of the limiting head (31).

4. The battery automatic unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the accommodating groove (311) is provided with a penetrating hole (311A). The discharging body (321) is matched with the limiting head (31) through the penetrating hole (311A).

5. The battery automatic unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the Y direction, the slot opening of the accommodating groove (311) corresponds to the position of the limiting groove (232), and in the Z direction, the slot opening of the accommodating groove (311) corresponds to the discharging hole (10A).

6. The battery auto-discharging device according to claim 5, wherein, The discharging assembly (32) further comprises a clamping block (325) abutting against the limiting head (31).

7. The battery automatic unloading device according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that, ​ 8. The battery auto-dispensing device of claim 7, wherein, At least three connecting holes (231) are arranged on opposite two side walls of the blank body (321) respectively, a connecting head (3251) is arranged on the clamping block (325), and the connecting head (3251) is matched with the connecting hole (231).

9. The battery auto-dispensing device of claim 8, wherein, An outer thread is arranged on the connecting head (3251), an inner thread is arranged in the connecting hole (231), and the connecting head (3251) is in threaded connection with the connecting hole (231).

10. The battery auto-dispensing device of claim 9, wherein, An air pipe passage (321A) and a wire passage (321B) are arranged in the blank body (321) respectively, an air pipe is penetrated in the air pipe passage (321A), the air pipe is communicated with the material suction mechanism (322), a wire is penetrated in the wire passage (321B), and the wire is communicated with the induction mechanism (323).

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