Mechanism for automatically feeding cylindrical battery into bracket

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery processing equipment, in particular to an automatic cylindrical battery support feeding mechanism which comprises a rack, a feeding mechanism, an overturning mechanism and a transferring mechanism. A battery bracket for mounting a battery is arranged on the rack; the feeding mechanism is used for inputting external batteries; the turnover mechanism is arranged at the downstream of the feeding mechanism; the overturning mechanism comprises a material box, an overturning assembly and a material pushing assembly, the overturning assembly and the material pushing assembly are arranged on the rack, the material box is connected to the output end of the overturning assembly, the material pushing assembly is used for pushing a battery into the material box, and the overturning assembly is used for overturning the material box towards the battery support; the transfer mechanism is arranged between the turnover mechanism and the battery support and used for transferring the batteries in the material box to the battery support. According to the mechanism for automatically feeding the cylindrical batteries into the support, the stability and safety of the cylindrical batteries in the conveying and mounting process are ensured through the automatic overturning and transferring process, and the conveying efficiency of the cylindrical batteries is effectively improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of battery processing equipment, and particularly relates to a cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, in the battery processing process, the conveying mode of the battery and the mounting mode of the battery support are not matched. Usually, the battery is conveyed horizontally in the processing process, mainly because horizontal conveying can ensure that the battery is not easily damaged during transportation and is convenient for automatic equipment to grab and carry.

[0003] However, when the battery support is installed, the battery is usually placed vertically to facilitate subsequent charging, discharging, maintenance and transfer operations. Due to the mismatch between the horizontal placement of the battery during conveying and the vertical placement of the battery during final installation, complex process conversion is required during the battery entering support process, which increases the frequency of manual intervention and operation time and reduces the automation efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the above problems to change the status quo. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present application provides a cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism to solve the problem that in the prior art, the conveying and storage transfer directions are not matched in the battery processing process, which requires manual intervention, resulting in reduced automation efficiency.

[0006] The first aspect of the present application provides a cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism, comprising:

[0007] a rack, wherein the rack is provided with a battery support;

[0008] a incoming mechanism, which is arranged on the rack and located on one side of the support, and is used for inputting external batteries;

[0009] a turnover mechanism, which is arranged downstream of the incoming mechanism; the turnover mechanism comprises a box, a turnover assembly and a pushing assembly, the turnover assembly and the pushing assembly are arranged on the rack, the box is connected to the output end of the turnover assembly, the pushing assembly is used for pushing the battery into the box, and the turnover assembly is used for turning over the box towards the battery support; and

[0010] a transfer mechanism, which is arranged between the turnover mechanism and the battery support, and is used for transferring the battery in the box to the battery support.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the pushing assembly comprises a pushing plate and a pushing cylinder, the pushing cylinder is connected to the frame, the pushing plate is connected to the output end of the pushing cylinder, and the pushing cylinder is configured to drive the pushing plate to move towards or away from the magazine, and the pushing plate is configured to push the battery into the magazine.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the turnover mechanism further comprises a blocking assembly, the blocking assembly comprises a blocking plate and a blocking cylinder, the blocking plate is arranged in parallel with the magazine and located on the side of the magazine facing the pushing assembly, the blocking cylinder is connected to the frame, and the blocking plate is connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder; the turnover assembly comprises a turnover motor, a turnover conveying frame and a turnover conveying member, the turnover conveying member is connected to the frame and the turnover conveying frame respectively, the turnover motor is arranged on the turnover conveying frame, the turnover motor is connected to the magazine and configured to drive the magazine to turn over, and the turnover conveying member is configured to drive the turnover conveying frame to move along the length direction of the magazine.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the edge of one end of the blocking plate facing the pushing assembly is provided with a first guide surface, the first guide surface is arranged at an angle with the length direction of the blocking plate, and the thickness of the blocking plate at one end close to the pushing assembly is smaller than the thickness of the blocking plate at one end away from the pushing assembly.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the turnover mechanism further comprises a guide frame and a lifting assembly, the guide frame is provided with a guide channel, the guide frame is arranged between the pushing assembly and the feeding mechanism and configured to convey the battery on the feeding mechanism along the guide channel to the lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly is arranged on the frame and configured to convey the battery between the pushing assembly and the magazine.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the lifting assembly comprises a lifting frame and a lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder is connected to the frame, the lifting frame is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder, the lifting frame is configured to carry the battery output by the guide channel, and the lifting cylinder is configured to drive the lifting frame to convey between the guide channel and the pushing assembly.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the transfer mechanism comprises a transfer manipulator, a connecting frame and a plurality of sets of clamping jaw assemblies, the transfer manipulator is arranged on the frame, the connecting frame is connected to the output end of the transfer manipulator, a plurality of sets of the clamping jaw assemblies are uniformly arranged on the connecting frame, the clamping jaw assemblies are configured to grasp the battery in the magazine, and the transfer manipulator is configured to transfer the battery in the magazine to the battery support; the transfer manipulator is further provided with a visual detector.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the clamping jaw assembly comprises a clamping cylinder connected to the connecting frame, two clamping moving frames respectively connected to the clamping cylinder, and a plurality of clamping pieces respectively connected to the clamping moving frames and arranged at intervals; the clamping pieces are in a cylindrical structure.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the clamping jaw assembly further comprises a clamping guide shaft, and the guide shaft is slidingly connected to the two clamping moving frames respectively.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the transfer mechanism further comprises a buffer assembly, and the buffer assembly comprises a plurality of linear bearings, a plurality of buffer pieces, and a mounting frame; the linear bearings are respectively connected to the connecting frame and the transfer robot and arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the buffer pieces; the buffer pieces are respectively connected to the connecting frame and the transfer robot; and the mounting frame is respectively connected to the two linear bearings.

[0020] The embodiments of the present application have the following beneficial effects:

[0021] In the cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism, the stability and safety of the cylindrical battery during conveying and installation are ensured through the automatic overturning and transferring process, and the conveying efficiency of the cylindrical battery is effectively improved.

[0022] Specifically, in the cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism, the pushing assembly can push the cylindrical battery input by the incoming mechanism into the magazine through cooperation of the overturning mechanism and the cylindrical battery, and then the cylindrical battery can be vertically placed by overturning the magazine through the overturning assembly, and finally the cylindrical battery in the magazine can be transferred to the battery support through the transfer mechanism, so that the automatic conversion of the cylindrical battery from horizontal placement to vertical placement is realized, thereby simplifying the process conversion in the process of entering the support of the cylindrical battery, reducing the frequency of manual intervention, and improving the automation efficiency. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of a cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0025] Figure 2The partial structure schematic view of the cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism in the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0026] Figure 3 The partial structure schematic view of the cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism in the embodiment of the utility model is shown. Figure 2 The enlarged view of partial A in the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0027] Figure 4 The structure schematic view of the transfer mechanism and the battery support in the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0028] Figure 5 The structure schematic view of the transfer mechanism and the battery support in the embodiment of the utility model is shown. Figure 4 The enlarged view of partial B in the embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0029] Reference signs:

[0030] 10 - cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism, 20 - cylindrical battery

[0031] 100 - rack, 110 - battery support,

[0032] 200 - incoming mechanism, 210 - incoming fixed frame, 220 - incoming conveying belt, 221 - incoming belt body, 222 - incoming positioning convex part, 230 - incoming driving part,

[0033] 300 - turnover mechanism, 310 - material box, 320 - turnover assembly, 321 - turnover motor, 322 - turnover conveying frame, 323 - turnover conveying part, 324 - turnover buffer part, 330 - material pushing assembly, 331 - material pushing plate, 332 - material pushing cylinder, 340 - material blocking assembly, 341 - material blocking plate, 3411 - first guide surface, 342 - material blocking cylinder, 350 - material guide frame, 351 - material guide channel, 352 - second guide surface, 360 - lifting assembly, 361 - lifting frame, 362 - lifting cylinder,

[0034] 400 - transfer mechanism, 410 - transfer manipulator, 411 - visual detector, 420 - connecting frame, 430 - clamping jaw assembly, 431 - clamping cylinder, 432 - clamping moving frame, 433 - clamping part, 434 - clamping wire shaft, 440 - buffer assembly, 441 - linear bearing, 442 - buffer part, 443 - mounting frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] In the prior art, there is a mismatch between the conveying mode of the battery and the mounting mode of the battery holder during the battery processing. Generally, the battery is conveyed in a horizontal direction during processing, mainly because horizontal conveying can ensure that the battery is not easily damaged during transportation, and facilitates the grabbing and handling of automated equipment.

[0037] However, when the battery holder is installed, the battery is usually placed vertically to facilitate subsequent charging, discharging, maintenance and transfer operations. Due to the mismatch between the horizontal placement of the battery during conveying and the vertical placement of the battery during final installation, complex process conversion is required during the process of placing the battery into the holder, increasing the frequency of manual intervention and operation time, and reducing the automation efficiency.

[0038] Based on this, referring to Figures 1 to 5 The utility model discloses a cylindrical battery automatic holder mechanism 10, which comprises a rack 100, a incoming mechanism 200, a turnover mechanism 300 and a transfer mechanism 400. The rack 100 is provided with a battery holder 110 for mounting a cylindrical battery 20. The incoming mechanism 200 is arranged on the rack 100 and located on one side of the holder. The incoming mechanism 200 is used to input the external cylindrical battery 20. The turnover mechanism 300 is arranged downstream of the incoming mechanism 200. The turnover mechanism 300 comprises a box 310, a turnover assembly 320 and a pushing assembly 330. The turnover assembly 320 and the pushing assembly 330 are arranged on the rack 100. The box 310 is connected to the output end of the turnover assembly 320. The pushing assembly 330 is used to push the cylindrical battery 20 into the box 310. The turnover assembly 320 is used to turn the box 310 towards the battery holder 110. The transfer mechanism 400 is arranged between the turnover mechanism 300 and the battery holder 110. The transfer mechanism 400 is used to transfer the cylindrical battery 20 in the box 310 to the battery holder 110.

[0039] In the cylindrical battery automatic holder mechanism 10 of the embodiment, the stability and safety of the cylindrical battery 20 during conveying and installation are ensured through the automatic turnover and transfer process, effectively improving the conveying efficiency of the cylindrical battery 20.

[0040] Specifically, in the cylindrical battery automatic entering support mechanism 10 of the embodiment, by setting the turnover mechanism 300 to cooperate with the cylindrical battery 20, the pushing assembly 330 can push the cylindrical battery 20 input by the incoming mechanism 200 into the magazine 310, and then drive the magazine 310 to overturn through the turnover assembly 320, so as to make the cylindrical battery 20 vertical, and finally transfer the cylindrical battery 20 in the magazine 310 to the battery support 110 through the transfer mechanism 400, realizing the automatic conversion of the cylindrical battery 20 from horizontal placement to vertical placement, thereby simplifying the process conversion in the process of entering the battery support 110, reducing the frequency of manual intervention, and improving the automation efficiency.

[0041] In an embodiment, the incoming mechanism 200 includes an incoming fixed frame 210, an incoming conveying belt 220, and an incoming driving member 230, the incoming fixed frame 210 is connected to the rack 100, and the incoming driving member 230 is used to drive the incoming conveying belt 220 to move relative to the incoming fixed frame 210, and the cylindrical battery 20 is placed on the incoming conveying belt 220 and moves by being driven by the incoming driving member 230.

[0042] In the embodiment, the incoming mechanism 200 adopts a belt conveying mechanism, so that the overall structure of the incoming mechanism 200 is compact, the manufacturing cost is low, and the maintenance is convenient.

[0043] In order to further improve the performance of the incoming mechanism 200, the incoming conveying belt 220 can adopt a high-strength wear-resistant belt material, such as a polyurethane belt or a nylon belt, to ensure its stability and durability during long-time operation. The incoming driving member 230 can be an electric motor or a pneumatic motor, specifically, the driving power can be selected according to cylindrical batteries 20 of different weights and sizes, and is specifically determined according to actual design requirements, which is not uniquely limited here. If the driving power is too small, it may cause insufficient conveying speed and fail to meet the demand of production efficiency; if the driving power is too large, it may cause energy waste.

[0044] In order to ensure the stable movement of the cylindrical battery 20 on the incoming conveying belt 220, the surface of the incoming conveying belt 220 can be designed to have an appropriate friction coefficient, specifically, the friction coefficient can be varied between 0.3 and 0.7 to ensure the stability of the cylindrical battery 20 during movement. Specifically, the friction coefficient is determined according to actual design requirements, which is not uniquely limited here. If the friction coefficient is too small, the cylindrical battery 20 may slide on the conveying belt, causing unstable positioning; if the friction coefficient is too large, it may increase the movement resistance of the cylindrical battery 20, affecting the conveying efficiency.

[0045] Of course, the feeding mechanism 200 can also be equipped with a pulley and a torque / speed change mechanism to connect the feeding drive 230. The pulley can drive the feeding conveyor belt 220 to move to transport the cylindrical battery 20. By setting a torque / speed change mechanism to drive the feeding drive 230 and the feeding conveyor belt 220, the speed of the feeding conveyor belt 220 can be adjusted, and the feeding drive 230 can be protected to avoid exceeding the rated performance of the feeding drive 230.

[0046] In summary, by adopting a belt conveyor mechanism, the material receiving mechanism 200 has a compact overall structure, low manufacturing cost, and convenient maintenance. Furthermore, through reasonable material selection and design optimization, its performance and reliability can be further improved.

[0047] In one embodiment, the incoming conveyor belt 220 includes an incoming belt body 221 and an incoming positioning protrusion 222. The incoming belt body 221 is made of a flexible belt material. This material selection ensures that the conveyor belt has good adaptability and wear resistance, and can meet the stability and reliability requirements of long-term use. The incoming positioning protrusion 222 is provided on the surface of the incoming belt body 221. Its main function is to move with the transmission of the incoming conveyor belt 220, and the movement of the positioning protrusion 222 achieves precise positioning and effective separation of the cylindrical battery 20.

[0048] Specifically, the number of incoming material positioning protrusions 222 can be designed to be one, two, or more, without any unique limitation. The advantage of this arrangement is that by increasing the number of positioning protrusions, multiple cylindrical batteries 20 can be positioned simultaneously during conveying, improving overall conveying efficiency. Simultaneously, the positioning protrusions 222 can provide a certain thrust to the cylindrical batteries 20 during movement, ensuring smooth movement of the cylindrical batteries 20. It should be noted that if the design of the incoming material positioning protrusions 222 is not precise enough, or if the number is insufficient, it may cause displacement or collision of the cylindrical batteries 20 during conveying, thereby affecting the stability and reliability of the production line.

[0049] Furthermore, to improve the performance of the incoming material conveyor belt 220, further optimization of the shape and material of the incoming material positioning protrusion 222 can be considered. For example, the protrusion can be designed as circular, square, or other shapes conforming to the battery shape, or high-strength materials such as reinforced plastics can be used to increase its wear resistance and service life. These additional optimizations will further improve accuracy and efficiency, providing a more stable and reliable guarantee for the transport and separation of batteries. In summary, by rationally designing the structure and function of the incoming material conveyor belt 220, the automated transport efficiency of the cylindrical batteries 20 can be significantly improved.

[0050] In an embodiment, the pushing assembly 330 includes a pushing plate 331 and a pushing cylinder 332, the pushing cylinder 332 is connected to the frame 100, the pushing plate 331 is connected to the output end of the pushing cylinder 332, and the pushing cylinder 332 is used to drive the pushing plate 331 to move towards or away from the tray 310, and the pushing plate 331 is used to push the cylindrical battery 20 into the tray 310. The main function of the pushing cylinder 332 is to drive the pushing plate 331 to move towards or away from the tray 310, and the pushing plate 331 is used to push the cylindrical battery 20 into the tray 310.

[0051] When using the cylindrical battery automatic support mechanism 10 of the embodiment, first, the incoming mechanism 200 moves the cylindrical battery 20 between the pushing plate 331 and the tray 310. Next, by starting the pushing cylinder 332, the pushing plate 331 can effectively abut the cylindrical battery 20 and push it into the tray 310. When the tray 310 is full, the turnover assembly 320 can drive the tray 310 to turn over to the upright state through its mechanism, and finally the cylindrical battery 20 is grabbed by the transfer mechanism 400 and moved into the battery support 110 for storage.

[0052] The pushing assembly 330 uses a pushing cylinder 332, which has the advantages of low cost and fast response. In addition, the specific implementation of the pushing cylinder 332 can be an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, etc., and the specific selection should be determined according to the actual needs of the equipment. When selecting the cylinder, factors such as driving force, response speed and applicable environment should be considered. For example, pneumatic cylinders generally have faster response speed and are suitable for applications that require high frequency operation, while hydraulic cylinders are suitable for applications that require large thrust.

[0053] For the design of the pushing plate 331, its shape and material should be optimized according to the size and weight of the cylindrical battery 20 to ensure that there is no damage to the cylindrical battery 20 during the pushing process, and at the same time, the cylindrical battery 20 can be effectively pushed into the tray 310. Specifically, the pushing plate 331 can be made of engineering plastic or metal material, the former has the advantage of lightweight, and the latter has better strength guarantee. In the design of various materials, factors such as cost, wear resistance and weight are considered to further improve the use efficiency and reliability of the overall equipment. Through reasonable design and optimization, the pushing assembly 330 can effectively improve the automated conveying efficiency of the cylindrical battery 20, and provide reliable protection for the storage and management of the battery.

[0054] In an embodiment, the turnover mechanism 300 further comprises a blocking assembly 340, which comprises a blocking plate 341 and a blocking cylinder 342. The blocking plate 341 is arranged in a spaced manner with the magazine 310 and located on the side of the magazine 310 facing the pushing assembly 330. The blocking cylinder 342 is connected to the rack 100, and the blocking plate 341 is connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder 342. The turnover assembly 320 comprises a turnover motor 321, a turnover conveying frame 322 and a turnover conveying member 323. The turnover conveying member 323 is connected to the rack 100 and the turnover conveying frame 322, respectively. The turnover motor 321 is arranged on the turnover conveying frame 322 and connected to the magazine 310 and used to drive the magazine 310 to turn over. The turnover conveying member 323 is used to drive the turnover conveying frame 322 to move along the length direction of the magazine 310.

[0055] In the embodiment, by arranging the blocking assembly 340 to cooperate with the magazine 310, the falling of the cylindrical battery 20 can be effectively avoided after the cylindrical battery 20 is inserted into the magazine 310. The specific process is as follows: first, the pushing assembly 330 pushes the cylindrical battery 20 into the magazine 310, and then the turnover conveying member 323 drives the turnover conveying frame 322 to move along the magazine 310 to the next station, so that the next cylindrical battery 20 corresponds to the pushing assembly 330 and the cylindrical battery 20 moves between the blocking assembly 340 and the magazine 310. At this time, the blocking assembly 340 blocks to prevent the cylindrical battery 20 from falling, and then the pushing assembly 330 is started to insert the cylindrical battery 20 into the magazine 310.

[0056] By arranging the blocking cylinder 342 in combination with the blocking plate 341, the distance between the blocking plate 341 and the magazine 310 can be adjusted, so that the automatic cylindrical battery inserting support mechanism 10 can be applicable to cylindrical batteries 20 of different specifications. When it is necessary to transfer by the transfer mechanism 400, the turnover motor 321 is started to drive the magazine 310 to turn over relative to the turnover conveying frame 322. At the same time, the turnover conveying member 323 is started to drive the turnover conveying frame 322 to move along the length direction of the magazine 310, so that different placing positions in the magazine 310 correspond to the cylindrical batteries 20 on the incoming mechanism 200 and the pushing assembly 330. The design of such structure ensures smooth transfer of the battery and automation of the overall operation.

[0057] Further, the turnover assembly 320 further comprises a turnover buffer 324. The turnover buffer 324 is designed to be connected to the end of the magazine 310. The main function of this assembly is to abut against the turnover conveying frame 322 after the magazine 310 is turned to a preset position, so as to limit and buffer the turnover process of the magazine 310. This design effectively avoids the direct collision between the magazine 310 and the turnover conveying frame 322, so as to greatly reduce the damage risk caused by the turnover of the equipment.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the number of turnover buffers 324 is at least two. The two turnover buffers 324 are respectively arranged at two positions on the magazine 310 to effectively limit the opposite ends of the turnover path of the magazine 310. For example, when the magazine 310 is in the initial position and the end position, at least one turnover buffer 324 can correspond to the turnover conveying frame 322, thereby ensuring stability and safety during the turnover process. Specifically, the number of turnover buffers 324 can be two or more, which is not limited herein. The technical effect of arranging multiple turnover buffers 324 is to provide more balanced support and effectively disperse impact forces when the magazine 310 is turned over, thereby reducing potential damage to the turnover conveying frame 322 during the turnover process. In addition, if the number of turnover buffers 324 is insufficient, it may not be able to adapt to different speeds or weights of turnover, thereby causing greater shaking, noise and potential damage during the turnover process, affecting the overall stability of the equipment.

[0059] The specific implementation of the turnover buffer 324 can be made of elastic materials such as rubber, polyurethane, etc., which have good buffering performance and wear resistance. Such material selection can effectively absorb the vibration and impact force generated during the turnover process. In addition, the structure of the turnover buffer 324 can be designed in an adjustable form to facilitate changing the contact position with the turnover conveying frame 322 according to actual needs, thereby providing more flexible adaptability. The specific selection should be based on the working environment and needs of the equipment to ensure the best performance of the turnover assembly 320.

[0060] Further, the edge of the one end of the material blocking plate 341 towards the pushing assembly 330 is provided with a first guide surface 3411, the first guide surface 3411 is arranged at an angle between the length direction of the material blocking plate 341, and the thickness of the material blocking plate 341 near the one end of the pushing assembly 330 is less than the thickness of the material blocking plate 341 away from the one end of the pushing assembly 330. This design can effectively improve the insertion process of the cylindrical battery 20.

[0061] By setting the first guide surface 3411 at the end of the blocking plate 341, when the magazine 310 moves relative to the rack 100, the first guide surface 3411 can cooperate with the cylindrical battery 20 on the magazine 310 to guide the cylindrical battery 20 to smoothly move between the blocking plate 341 and the magazine 310. The setting of such a guiding mechanism is of great significance to improve the insertion accuracy and stability of the cylindrical battery 20, avoiding the difficulty of battery insertion due to incorrect angle or position deviation. In addition, the angle setting of the first guide surface 3411 not only can guide the smooth transition of the cylindrical battery 20, but also can reduce the direct collision between the battery and the blocking plate 341, improving the safety of the overall operation. By providing the design of the first guide surface 3411, not only the operation convenience of the equipment is improved, but also the positioning stability of the battery in the magazine 310 is strengthened, which helps to meet the needs of different battery specifications, thereby improving the universality and applicability of the equipment.

[0062] In an embodiment, the turnover mechanism 300 further comprises a guide frame 350 and a lifting assembly 360, the guide frame 350 is provided with a guide channel 351, the guide frame 350 is arranged between the pushing assembly 330 and the incoming material mechanism 200 and is used to transport the cylindrical battery 20 on the incoming material mechanism 200 along the guide channel 351 to the lifting assembly 360, and the lifting assembly 360 is arranged on the rack 100 and is used to transport the cylindrical battery 20 between the pushing assembly 330 and the magazine 310.

[0063] Through this setting, the cylindrical battery 20 transported by the incoming material mechanism 200 can smoothly move to the guide frame 350 under the action of gravity. The guide channel 351 in the guide frame 350 is designed to guide the cylindrical battery 20, effectively ensuring that the battery does not deviate or jam during transportation. Once the cylindrical battery 20 reaches the lifting assembly 360, the lifting assembly 360 will lift it to the preset position of the magazine 310, so that the pushing assembly 330 can smoothly push the cylindrical battery 20 into the magazine 310, thereby effectively connecting the automated operation and improving production efficiency.

[0064] In a specific implementation, the width of the guide channel 351 can be set to, for example, 10mm, 15mm or 20mm, which is adjusted according to the actual specifications of the cylindrical battery 20. The selection principle of the width is to ensure that the cylindrical battery 20 can smoothly pass through, and to avoid excessive space causing the cylindrical battery 20 to swing or tilt during guiding. If the width of the guide channel 351 is not within this preferred range, it may cause the battery to jam or tilt during transportation, thereby affecting the smoothness and safety of the overall operation. In addition, the lifting height of the lifting assembly 360 can vary between, for example, 100mm, 150mm or 200mm, which is set in combination with the actual design requirements of the equipment to ensure that the cylindrical battery 20 can accurately reach the operation requirements of the pushing assembly 330.

[0065] Specifically, the lifting assembly 360 includes a lifting frame 361 and a lifting cylinder 362, the lifting cylinder 362 is connected to the rack 100, and the lifting frame 361 is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder 362, the lifting frame 361 is used to carry the cylindrical battery 20 output by the guide channel 351, and the lifting cylinder 362 is used to drive the lifting frame 361 to transport between the guide channel 351 and the pushing assembly 330.

[0066] In this embodiment, by starting the lifting cylinder 362, the lifting frame 361 can be conveniently driven to move up and down, so that the cylindrical battery 20 can be effectively transported to the operation area of the pushing assembly 330. The lifting frame 361 can not only support the cylindrical battery 20, but also provide stable support to ensure the safety and reliability of the battery during transfer.

[0067] In order to further improve the stability of the cylindrical battery 20 on the lifting frame 361, the upper side of the lifting frame 361 can be provided with a V-shaped or trapezoidal shaped groove so that the cylindrical battery 20 can be stably placed on the lifting frame 361. Specifically, the V-shaped groove design can effectively fix the two sides of the battery, so that it is not easy to tilt, and the trapezoidal groove is suitable for close fitting of batteries of different sizes, further enhancing the fixing effect of the battery. This design not only optimizes the loading process, but also reduces the damage probability caused by battery movement, thereby helping to improve production efficiency and product quality.

[0068] In addition, it should be noted that the type of lifting cylinder 362 can be pneumatic or hydraulic, and the specific implementation mode is selected according to actual production needs. The pneumatic lifting cylinder has the advantages of rapid response and simple structure, while the hydraulic type can provide greater lifting force, which is suitable for battery application scenarios with heavy load. When the driving mode of the lifting cylinder is not within the selected range, it may cause unstable action of the lifting frame 361, affecting the overall conveying efficiency, and even causing equipment failure. Therefore, when selecting, it should be reasonably configured according to the specific working environment and load demand.

[0069] In an embodiment, the guide frame 350 is also provided with a second guide surface 352 located on the side of the guide channel 351 facing the incoming material mechanism 200. During the process of transporting the cylindrical battery 20 from the incoming material mechanism 200 into the guide channel 351, the second guide surface 352 can play a guiding role to ensure the stable movement of the cylindrical battery 20 during the transfer process. This design not only improves the accuracy of the guide, but also effectively reduces the inclination or jamming phenomenon that may occur during the conveying process of the cylindrical battery 20, thereby avoiding potential damage to the battery.

[0070] Specifically, the design of the second guide surface 352 can adopt different shapes, such as inclined surfaces, circular arc surfaces, etc., to adapt to cylindrical batteries 20 of different sizes and shapes, and to improve the flexibility of the guiding function. Through such diversified structural design, the guiding effect of the cylindrical batteries 20 is enhanced, so that multiple batteries are independent of each other during transportation and do not interfere with each other, and more efficient automated operation can be achieved. In addition, the material selection of the material guide frame 350 can use materials that are resistant to wear and tear and impact, such as polypropylene or polyurethane, which not only improves its service life, but also reduces maintenance costs.

[0071] It should be noted that the slope of the second guide surface 352 can be selected at an appropriate angle according to the shape of the cylindrical battery 20, for example, 5 degrees, 10 degrees and 15 degrees, and the specific angle is determined according to actual design requirements, which is not limited herein. When the set slope is not within the preferred range, it may cause the cylindrical battery 20 to slide or deviate during movement, thereby affecting the overall transportation efficiency and safety.

[0072] Specifically, the transfer mechanism 400 includes a transfer manipulator 410, a connecting frame 420, and a plurality of sets of jaw assemblies 430. The transfer manipulator 410 is provided on the rack 100, the connecting frame 420 is connected to the output end of the transfer manipulator 410, and the plurality of sets of jaw assemblies 430 are evenly provided on the connecting frame 420. The jaw assemblies 430 are used to grab the cylindrical batteries 20 in the magazine 310, and the transfer manipulator 410 is used to transfer the cylindrical batteries 20 in the magazine 310 to the battery holder 110. The transfer manipulator 410 is also provided with a visual detector 411.

[0073] In specific implementation, the transfer manipulator 410 can adopt a multi-joint robot form, which has flexible motion range and action coordination capability to ensure that it can operate freely in various complex environments. In addition, the jaw assembly 430 can be designed as a pneumatic jaw, an electric jaw or a mechanical jaw. The pneumatic jaw is widely used due to its fast response speed and strong clamping force, while the electric jaw has higher controllability and can achieve precise clamping force adjustment. Specifically, the pneumatic jaw is suitable for larger or heavier batteries, while the electric jaw is suitable for fine operation and is suitable for smaller or easily damaged batteries. Such diversity of choice can optimize the entire transfer process and reduce the risk of damage to the cylindrical batteries 20 during operation.

[0074] Further, the number of the plurality of jaw assembly groups 430 can be set to one, two or three or more, without being limited herein. By setting multiple jaw assemblies, not only can multiple batteries be simultaneously transferred, improving production efficiency, but also stability can be enhanced to prevent the batteries from colliding with each other or even falling during movement. Such a multi-jaw configuration effectively improves the reliability of the entire machine operation and the flexibility of the operation. In addition, the visual detector 411 can be combined with the jaw assembly 430 to achieve efficient recognition and positioning of the cylindrical battery 20, and dynamically adjust the clamping action through feedback and control system to ensure the accuracy and safety of the transfer process.

[0075] In an embodiment, the jaw assembly 430 includes a clamping cylinder 431, two clamping moving frames 432 and a plurality of clamping pieces 433, the clamping cylinder 431 is connected to the connecting frame 420, the two clamping moving frames 432 are respectively connected to the clamping cylinder 431, and the plurality of clamping pieces 433 are respectively connected to the clamping moving frames 432 and are arranged at intervals; the clamping piece 433 is a cylindrical structure. By using the cylindrical clamping piece 433 to cooperate with the cylindrical battery 20, the embodiment can effectively adapt to cylindrical batteries 20 of different specifications. When clamping the cylindrical battery, the two clamping pieces 433 located on one side of the cylindrical battery 20 can cooperate with the outer wall of the cylindrical battery 20 to achieve a two-point clamping effect. In addition, through cooperation with the two clamping pieces 433 located on the other side of the cylindrical battery 20, the cylindrical battery 20 can be stably and reliably clamped and fixed. Such a design not only ensures the stability of clamping, but also reduces the risk of sliding of the cylindrical battery 20 during transfer, especially in high-drop and high-speed transfer scenarios.

[0076] In specific implementation, the diameter of the clamping piece 433 can be selected as different values, such as 5mm, 10mm, 15mm and 20mm, to adapt to batteries of different sizes. If the diameter of the clamping piece 433 is too small, it may result in insufficient clamping force, so that the battery cannot be stably clamped. If the diameter of the clamping piece is too large, it may result in poor contact between the clamping piece and the battery, thereby affecting the clamping effect and the stability of the operation. Therefore, the diameter of the clamping piece 433 should be reasonably selected according to the actual design requirements, use scenarios and specifications of the battery, without being limited herein.

[0077] In addition, the number of the plurality of clamping pieces 433 can be two, three or more, without being specifically limited herein. By setting multiple clamping pieces 433 and increasing their number, the uniformity and stability of clamping can be significantly improved, avoiding deformation or damage of the battery due to excessive local stress, and increasing the flexibility of clamping during transfer operation to adapt to the diversified needs of high-efficiency production lines. Through such an optimized design, the jaw assembly 430 of the embodiment can achieve efficient and stable operation effect during the grabbing and transferring of the battery.

[0078] In an embodiment, the clamping jaw assembly 430 further comprises clamping guide shafts 434, which are respectively connected to the two clamping moving frames 432 in a sliding manner. By arranging the clamping guide shafts 434 in cooperation with the two clamping moving frames 432, the movement of the clamping moving frames 432 can be effectively guided, thereby significantly improving the clamping stability of the clamping jaw assembly 430.

[0079] Specifically, the arrangement of the clamping guide shafts 434 enables the two clamping moving frames 432 to move smoothly in the vertical or horizontal direction, avoiding clamping failure and sliding or tilting of the cylindrical battery 20 during clamping due to uneven movement. This guiding function not only improves the response accuracy of the clamping jaw assembly 430, but also reduces friction and wear during operation, improving the reliability and durability of the overall system. In addition, the material of the clamping guide shafts 434 can be wear-resistant materials such as engineering plastics or metal alloys, which can further prolong the service life.

[0080] It should be noted that the structure of the clamping guide shafts 434 can be in the form of a straight rod or a sliding rail, which is selected according to actual design requirements. In the sliding rail design, the clamping guide shafts 434 can have better guiding stability, while in the straight rod design, the complexity of manufacturing and assembly can be reduced. Regardless of the form chosen, the goal is to ensure smooth movement of the clamping moving frames 432 and improve the performance of the entire clamping jaw assembly 430.

[0081] Further, the transfer mechanism 400 further comprises a buffer assembly 440, which comprises a plurality of linear bearings 441, a plurality of buffer members 442, and a mounting frame 443. The linear bearings 441 are respectively connected to the connecting frame 420 and the transfer robot 410 and are arranged one-to-one with the buffer members 442. The buffer members 442 are respectively connected to the connecting frame 420 and the transfer robot 410. The mounting frame 443 is respectively connected to the two linear bearings 441.

[0082] It should be noted that the linear bearings 441, as key components in the transfer mechanism, can be different types such as rolling bearings, sliding bearings, or ball bearings, depending on different working environments and load requirements. For example, using rolling bearings can reduce friction and is suitable for high-speed movement occasions; while sliding bearings are suitable for applications that can bear larger loads. By reasonably selecting the type of linear bearing, the running efficiency and stability of the entire transfer mechanism can be effectively improved.

[0083] In the connection of the buffer 442, the specific buffer structure can adopt materials such as rubber, foam or spring, which have good shock absorption and resilience, and can effectively reduce the impact force in the transfer process. It should be noted that the type of the buffer 442 can be a single-layer, double-layer or multi-layer structure, which is not uniquely limited here, and different layer designs can optimize the buffering effect and improve the absorption capacity of the impact generated by the robot during movement.

[0084] The mounting frame 443 can be a single structure or a combined structure, and its design form can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. Through reasonable layout of multiple linear bearings 441 and buffers 442, better uniform load distribution and motion guidance can be achieved, further enhancing the stability and reliability of the transfer mechanism.

[0085] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0086] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0087] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0088] In the description of the specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In the specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, the person skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0089] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solution deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism, characterized by, The application relates to a battery conveying device. The device comprises a rack, a battery input mechanism arranged on the rack and located at one side of the battery support, a turnover mechanism arranged downstream of the battery input mechanism, the turnover mechanism comprising a box, a turnover assembly and a pushing assembly, the turnover assembly and the pushing assembly being arranged on the rack, the box being connected to the output end of the turnover assembly, the pushing assembly being used for pushing the batteries into the box, and the turnover assembly being used for overturning the box towards the battery support. The device further comprises a transfer mechanism arranged between the turnover mechanism and the battery support, and the transfer mechanism is used for transferring the batteries in the box to the battery support. The pushing assembly comprises a pushing plate and a pushing cylinder, the pushing cylinder being connected to the rack, the pushing plate being connected to the output end of the pushing cylinder, the pushing cylinder being used for driving the pushing plate to move towards or away from the box, and the pushing plate being used for pushing the batteries into the box. The turnover mechanism further comprises a blocking assembly, the blocking assembly comprising a blocking plate and a blocking cylinder, the blocking plate being arranged in space with the box and located at one side of the box facing the pushing assembly, the blocking cylinder being connected to the rack, and the blocking plate being connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder. The turnover assembly comprises a turnover motor, a turnover conveying frame and a turnover conveying piece, the turnover conveying piece being connected to the rack and the turnover conveying frame respectively, the turnover motor being arranged on the turnover conveying frame, the turnover motor being connected to the box and used for driving the box to overturn, and the turnover conveying piece being used for driving the turnover conveying frame to move along the length direction of the box.

2. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, An edge of one end of the blocking plate facing the pushing assembly is provided with a first guide surface, the first guide surface being arranged at an included angle with the length direction of the blocking plate, and the thickness of the blocking plate at one end close to the pushing assembly is smaller than the thickness of the blocking plate at one end away from the pushing assembly.

3. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The turnover mechanism further comprises a guide frame and a lifting assembly, the guide frame being provided with a guide channel, the guide frame being arranged between the pushing assembly and the battery input mechanism and used for conveying the batteries on the battery input mechanism along the guide channel to the lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly being arranged on the rack and used for conveying the batteries between the pushing assembly and the box.

4. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, The lifting assembly comprises a lifting frame and a lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder being connected to the rack, the lifting frame being connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder, the lifting frame being used for carrying the batteries output by the guide channel, and the lifting cylinder being used for driving the lifting frame to convey between the guide channel and the pushing assembly.

5. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, ​ 6. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 5, wherein ​ 7. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The transfer mechanism comprises a transfer manipulator, a connecting frame and a plurality of clamping jaw assemblies, the transfer manipulator is arranged on the frame, the connecting frame is connected to the output end of the transfer manipulator, and a plurality of clamping jaw assemblies are uniformly arranged on the connecting frame, and the clamping jaw assemblies are used for grabbing the batteries in the magazine, and the transfer manipulator is used for transferring the batteries in the magazine to the battery support; the transfer manipulator is further provided with a visual detector.

8. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 7, wherein, The clamping jaw assembly comprises a clamping cylinder, two clamping moving frames and a plurality of clamping pieces, the clamping cylinder is connected to the connecting frame, the two clamping moving frames are respectively connected to the clamping cylinder, and the plurality of clamping pieces are respectively connected to the clamping moving frames and are arranged at intervals; the clamping piece is a cylindrical structure.

9. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 8, wherein, The clamping jaw assembly further comprises a clamping guide shaft, and the guide shaft is respectively and slidingly connected to the two clamping moving frames.

10. The cylindrical battery automatic entering cradle mechanism according to claim 7, wherein, The transfer mechanism further comprises a buffer assembly, the buffer assembly comprises a plurality of linear bearings, a plurality of buffer pieces and a mounting frame, the linear bearings are respectively connected to the connecting frame and the transfer manipulator and are arranged one by one corresponding to the buffer pieces, the buffer pieces are respectively connected to the connecting frame and the transfer manipulator, and the mounting frame is respectively connected to the two linear bearings.

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