Material overturning, distributing and converging mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material overturning, distributing and converging mechanism which comprises a distributing / converging module, a feeding module and a discharging module, and the distributing / converging module is used for distributing or converging materials input from a feeding end through a discharging end and outputting the materials; the feeding assembly is arranged at the feeding end of the flow dividing / converging module. The discharging assembly is arranged at the discharging end of the flow dividing / converging module. One of the feeding assembly and the discharging assembly is provided with a material overturning module, and the material overturning module is used for overturning materials from the first posture to the second posture to be conveyed. During use, the feeding assemblies and the discharging assemblies which are different in number are arranged according to the requirement for station material circulation, the flow dividing / flow combining module conducts corresponding flow dividing or flow combining operation on materials conveyed to the discharging assemblies from the feeding assemblies, and one of the feeding assemblies and the discharging assemblies is provided with the material overturning module so that overturning of the materials can be achieved; according to the utility model, overturning and shunting / converging of materials are integrated in one mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of material conveying, and in particular to a material flipping, diverting and merging mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of material handling, materials often need to be flipped, diverted, or merged for transport to coordinate the production rhythm between different workstations. For example, in the lithium battery industry, the production capacity of power batteries has surged, and the intelligent manufacturing upgrade of the lithium battery industry has put forward higher requirements for the efficiency and consistency of cell assembly. During the cell production process, cells need to be flipped, diverted, or merged for transport. Currently, traditional single flipping mechanisms can only achieve cell posture adjustment and lack diversion and merging functions. Additional diversion and merging equipment is required, resulting in complex production line layout, extended cycle time, and poor compatibility with multiple specifications. A highly integrated mechanism is needed to solve the problem of process separation and fragmentation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a material overturning, diverting and merging mechanism to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The technical solution adopted to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0005] This utility model provides a material overturning, diverting, and merging mechanism, comprising:

[0006] The diversion / merging module is provided with an inlet end and an outlet end. The number of inlet ends and the number of outlet ends are different. The diversion / merging module is used to divert or merge the material input from the inlet end and output it through the outlet end.

[0007] The feeding module includes at least one feeding component, the number of which corresponds to the number of feeding ends. The feeding component is located at the feeding end of the diversion / merging module and is used to receive material and then transfer it to the diversion / merging module.

[0008] The discharge module includes at least one discharge component, the number of which corresponds to the number of discharge ends. The discharge component is located at the discharge end of the diversion / merging module and is used to receive material from the diversion / merging module and transfer it to the next process.

[0009] One of the feeding assembly and the discharging assembly is provided with a material flipping module, which is used to flip the material from a first posture to a second posture for conveying.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this material overturning, diverting, and merging mechanism are:

[0011] In use, different numbers of infeed and discharge components are set according to the material flow needs of the workstations. The diversion / merging module can perform corresponding diversion or merging operations on the material conveyed from the infeed component to the discharge component. It can realize single-channel input and multi-channel output, and distribute the concentrated incoming materials to multiple workstations for simultaneous production, thereby improving production efficiency. Alternatively, it can realize multi-channel input and single-channel output, coordinating the work steps between processes with different efficiencies, so that the working capacity of each process can be fully utilized, thereby improving the overall efficiency and production capacity of the equipment. In addition, this utility model has a material flipping module in one of the infeed and discharge components to realize the flipping of materials. This utility model integrates material flipping, diversion / merging into one mechanism, wherein the flipping angle between the first posture and the second posture can be set according to the material conveying requirements.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the diversion / merging module includes a guide frame, a rotating frame that rotates relative to the guide frame around its own axis, and a diversion / merging drive unit for driving the rotating frame to rotate. The rotating frame is provided with a plurality of sliding fixtures that are slidably arranged along the rotation axis of the rotating frame. The plurality of sliding fixtures are arranged in a ring at intervals around the rotation axis of the rotating frame. The guide frame is provided with a cam guide rail that is arranged along the rotation circumference of the rotating frame. The sliding fixture is provided with a guide part that slides in cooperation with the cam guide rail. The guide part is used to move along the cam guide rail under the rotation of the rotating frame, so that the sliding fixture moves from the feeding component to the discharging component after receiving material.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the diversion / merging module also includes a plurality of fixing fixtures fixed to the outer periphery of the rotating frame. The plurality of fixing fixtures are arranged in a ring at intervals around the rotation axis of the rotating frame. The fixing fixtures are used to receive material from the feeding component and move to the discharging component to discharge material under the rotation of the rotating frame.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the outer periphery of the rotating frame is provided with guide rod supports arranged at intervals along the axial direction. The diversion / merging module also includes multiple sliding guide rods and multiple fixed guide rods. The multiple sliding guide rods are slidably disposed on the guide rod supports along the rotation axis of the rotating frame, and the multiple fixed guide rods are fixed on the guide rod supports. The multiple sliding guide rods and the multiple fixed guide rods are respectively arranged in a ring at intervals around the rotation axis of the rotating frame. The guide part is installed at one end of the sliding guide rod, the sliding fixture is installed on the sliding guide rod, and the fixed fixture is installed on the fixed guide rod.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the material flipping module includes three turntables and a flipping drive structure. The three turntables include a first docking turntable, an inclined turntable, and a second docking turntable arranged sequentially along the material conveying direction. The axial angle between the first docking turntable and the inclined turntable, and the axial angle between the inclined turntable and the second docking turntable are both 45 degrees. The outer periphery of the first docking turntable, the inclined turntable, and the second docking turntable are respectively provided with a plurality of flipping fixtures arranged in a ring at intervals. The flipping drive structure is used to drive the first docking turntable, the inclined turntable, and the second docking turntable to rotate synchronously around their own axes, so that the flipping fixtures between two adjacent turntables can receive materials from each other.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the flipping drive structure includes a flipping drive unit and three meshing bevel teeth. The three bevel teeth are coaxially connected to the first docking turntable, the oblique docking turntable, and the second docking turntable, respectively. The flipping drive unit is used to drive one of the bevel teeth to rotate.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, when the number of the feeding components is less than the number of the discharging components, so as to realize the diversion and conveying of materials, the material flipping module is provided on the feeding component.

[0018] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the feeding assembly includes a first feeding docking plate and a first feeding drive structure that drives the first feeding docking plate to rotate around its own axis. Multiple first feeding fixtures are distributed in a ring around the outer periphery of the first feeding docking plate. The first feeding docking plate is located between the material flipping module and the feeding end.

[0019] The discharge assembly includes a discharge channel, the discharge port of which is equipped with a ratchet-type discharge turntable. The discharge turntable is connected to a first discharge drive structure that drives the discharge turntable to rotate around its own axis. The inlet of the discharge channel is connected to the discharge end.

[0020] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, when the number of the feeding components is greater than the number of the discharging components, so as to realize the merging and conveying of materials, the material flipping module is provided on the discharging component.

[0021] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the feeding assembly includes a feeding channel and a second feeding docking plate. The outlet of the feeding channel is provided with a ratchet-type feeding turntable. The feeding turntable is connected to a second feeding drive structure that drives the feeding turntable to rotate around its own axis. Multiple second feeding fixtures are distributed in a ring around the outer periphery of the second feeding docking plate. The second feeding docking plate is connected to a third feeding drive structure that drives the second feeding docking plate to rotate around its own axis. The second feeding docking plate is located between the outlet of the feeding channel and the feeding end.

[0022] The discharge assembly includes a discharge docking plate and a second feeding drive structure that drives the discharge docking plate to rotate around its own axis. Multiple discharge fixtures are distributed in a ring around the outer periphery of the discharge docking plate. The discharge docking plate is located between the material flipping module and the discharge end.

[0023] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0025] Figure 1 This is the front view of Embodiment 1 of the material flipping, diverting and merging mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of Embodiment 1 of the material flipping, diverting and merging mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the material flipping module provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is the front view of Embodiment 2 of the material flipping, diverting and merging mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a top view of Embodiment 2 of the material flipping, diverting and merging mechanism provided by this utility model.

[0030] Icon labels:

[0031] 100 for split / merge module; 110 for guide frame; 111 for cam guide rail; 120 for rotating frame; 121 for guide rod bracket; 130 for sliding fixture; 140 for guide part; 150 for fixing fixture; 160 for sliding guide rod; 170 for fixing guide rod.

[0032] Feeding module 200; feeding assembly 210; first feeding docking plate 211; first feeding fixture 212; feeding channel 213; second feeding docking plate 214; feeding turntable 215;

[0033] Discharge module 300; Discharge assembly 310; Discharge channel 311; Discharge turntable 312; Discharge docking plate 313; Discharge fixture 314;

[0034] Material flipping module 400; first docking turntable 410; oblique docking turntable 420; second docking turntable 430; flipping fixture 440; bevel gear 450. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments.

[0040] With the rapid development of the lithium battery industry and the surge in power battery production capacity, the intelligent manufacturing upgrade of the lithium battery industry has placed higher demands on the efficiency and consistency of cell assembly. Traditional single flipping mechanisms can only achieve cell posture adjustment and lack the function of splitting and merging, requiring additional splitting equipment, which leads to complex production line layout, extended cycle time and poor compatibility with multiple specifications. Therefore, this utility model proposes a material flipping, splitting and merging mechanism that integrates material flipping, splitting / merging into one mechanism to solve the problem of process separation. The material is a battery cell. In other embodiments, the material flipping, splitting and merging mechanism can be applied to the conveying of other materials.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the material flipping, diverting and merging mechanism of this utility model includes: a diverting / merging module 100, a feeding module 200 and a discharging module 300.

[0042] The battery cells are conveyed along the feeding module 200, the splitting / combining module 100 and the discharging module 300. The feeding module 200 is used to receive the battery cells from the previous process, while the discharging module 300 transfers the battery cells to the next process.

[0043] The current splitting / combining module 100 is provided with an inlet end and an outlet end. The number of inlet ends and the number of outlet ends are different. The current splitting / combining module 100 is used to split or combine the battery cells input from the inlet end and output them through the outlet end. When the number of inlet ends is greater than the number of outlet ends, the battery cells are combined. When the number of inlet ends is less than the number of outlet ends, the battery cells are split.

[0044] The feeding module 200 includes at least one feeding component 210. The number of feeding components 210 corresponds to the number of feeding ends. The feeding components 210 are located at the feeding end of the diversion / merging module 100. The feeding components 210 are used to receive the material from the previous process and then transfer it to the diversion / merging module 100.

[0045] The discharge module 300 includes at least one discharge component 310. The number of discharge components 310 corresponds to the number of discharge ends of the diversion / merging module 100. The discharge components 310 are located at the discharge ends of the diversion / merging module 100 and are used to receive materials from the diversion / merging module 100 and transfer them to the next process.

[0046] One of the feeding assembly 210 and the discharging assembly 310 is provided with a material flipping module 400. The material flipping module 400 is used to flip the battery cell from the first posture to the second posture for conveying. The flipping angle between the first posture and the second posture can be set according to the needs of battery cell conveying. This utility model limits the flipping angle between the first posture and the second posture to 90 degrees, thereby realizing the 90-degree flipping of the battery cell.

[0047] In use, different numbers of feeding components 210 and discharging components 310 are set according to the material flow needs of the workstations. The diversion / merging module 100 can perform corresponding diversion or merging operations on the material conveyed from the feeding component 210 to the discharging component 310. It can realize single-channel input and multi-channel output, and distribute the concentrated incoming materials to multiple workstations for simultaneous production, thereby improving production efficiency. Alternatively, it can realize multi-channel input and single-channel output, coordinating the work steps between workstations with different efficiencies, so that the working capacity of each workstation can be fully utilized, thereby improving the overall efficiency and production capacity of the equipment. In addition, this utility model has a material flipping module 400 in one of the feeding component 210 and the discharging component 310 to realize the flipping of materials. This utility model integrates material flipping and diversion / merging into one mechanism.

[0048] Based on the requirements for splitting and combining current in the battery cell, the present invention will be further described below through specific embodiments. The embodiments described below are presented in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. The present invention provides two embodiments:

[0049] Example 1:

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment realizes the diversion of battery cells. The number of feeding components 210 in this embodiment is less than the number of discharging components 310 to realize the diversion and conveying of materials. The material flipping module 400 is provided on the feeding component 210, which can reduce the overall volume of the mechanism and reduce the manufacturing cost. Specifically, there is one feeding component 210 in this embodiment, while there are two discharging components 310. That is to say, the feeding end of the diversion / merging module 100 is provided with one, while the discharging end of the diversion / merging module 100 is provided with two, so as to achieve the effect of one in and two out.

[0051] Furthermore, the material flipping module 400 in this embodiment enables the battery cell to change from an upright state to a horizontal posture.

[0052] Specifically, the diversion / merging module 100 of this embodiment includes a guide frame 110, a rotating frame 120 that rotates relative to the guide frame 110 about its own axis, and a diversion / merging drive unit (not shown) for driving the rotating frame 120 to rotate. In this embodiment, the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120 extends in the front-back direction as an example. In some other embodiments, the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120 may extend in other directions.

[0053] In this embodiment, the rotating frame 120 is provided with a plurality of sliding fixtures 130 that are slidably disposed along the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120. The plurality of sliding fixtures 130 are arranged in a ring at intervals around the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120 on the outer periphery of the rotating frame 120. The guide frame 110 is provided with a cam guide rail 111 disposed along the rotation circumferential direction of the rotating frame 120. The sliding fixtures 130 are provided with a guide portion 140 that slidably engages with the cam guide rail 111. The guide portion 140 is used to move along the cam guide rail 111 under the rotation of the rotating frame 120. The sliding fixture 130 is moved from the feeding assembly 210 to the discharging assembly 310 after receiving the material. The sliding fixture 130 is used to clamp the battery cells. The sliding fixture 130 is guided by the cam guide rail 111 so that the sliding fixture 130 can reciprocate along the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120. This forms different discharge ends on the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120 to achieve the effect of diverting the flow, or different feeding ends on the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120 to achieve the effect of merging the flow.

[0054] In some other embodiments, the sliding fixture 130 can be directly slidably mounted on the rotating frame 120, and a sliding fit is achieved through a sliding groove.

[0055] Furthermore, the diversion / merging module 100 of this embodiment also includes a plurality of fixed fixtures 150 fixed to the outer periphery of the rotating frame 120. The plurality of fixed fixtures 150 are arranged in a ring at intervals around the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120. The fixed fixtures 150 are used to receive material from the feeding component 210 and move to the discharging component 310 for discharging under the rotation of the rotating frame 120. The fixed fixtures 150 and the sliding fixtures 130 are the same in structure and function. However, during the rotation of the rotating frame 120, the axial position of the fixed fixtures 150 remains unchanged. That is, the axial position of the fixed fixtures 150 is fixed when they are at the feeding end and the discharging end. At this time, different feeding ends or discharging ends can be formed by changing the axial position of the sliding fixtures 130. This allows the mechanism to correspond to more merging channels or diversion channels.

[0056] In this embodiment, the fixing fixture 150 and the sliding fixture 130 clamp the battery cell in a horizontal position.

[0057] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the rotating frame 120 is provided with guide rod supports 121 arranged at intervals along the axial direction. There are two guide rod supports 121. The diversion / merging module 100 also includes multiple sliding guide rods 160 and multiple fixed guide rods 170. The multiple sliding guide rods 160 are slidably disposed on the guide rod supports 121 along the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120, while the multiple fixed guide rods 170 are fixed on the guide rod supports 121. The multiple sliding guide rods 160 and the multiple fixed guide rods 170 are respectively arranged in a ring at intervals around the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120. The guide part 140 is installed on one end of the sliding guide rod 160. The sliding fixture 130 is installed on the sliding guide rod 160, and the fixed fixture 150 is installed on the fixed guide rod 170. The sliding fixture 130 reciprocates along the rotation axis of the rotating frame 120 following the sliding guide rod 160.

[0058] In this embodiment, the cam guide rail 111 has a groove structure, while the guide part 140 has a pulley structure.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the material flipping module 400 of this embodiment includes three turntables and a flipping drive structure. The three turntables include a first docking turntable 410, an inclined turntable 420, and a second docking turntable 430 arranged sequentially along the material conveying direction. The axial angle α between the first docking turntable 410 and the inclined turntable 420 and the axial angle b between the inclined turntable 420 and the second docking turntable 430 are both 45 degrees. In this embodiment, the axis of the first docking turntable 410 extends vertically, while the axis of the second docking turntable 430 extends horizontally.

[0060] The outer periphery of the first docking turntable 410, the inclined docking turntable 420, and the second docking turntable 430 are respectively provided with a plurality of flipping fixtures 440 arranged in a ring at intervals. The flipping drive structure is used to drive the first docking turntable 410, the inclined docking turntable 420, and the second docking turntable 430 to rotate synchronously around their own axis, so that the flipping fixtures 440 between two adjacent turntables can receive each other. The flipping fixtures 440 are used to clamp the battery cells. The flipping fixtures 440 on the first docking turntable 410 clamp the battery cells in a vertical position for transmission, while the flipping fixtures 440 on the second docking turntable 430 clamp the battery cells in a horizontal position for transmission.

[0061] Furthermore, the flip drive structure includes a flip drive unit (not shown) and three meshing bevel teeth 450. The three bevel teeth 450 are coaxially connected to the first docking turntable 410, the oblique docking turntable 420, and the second docking turntable 430, respectively. The flip drive unit is used to drive one of the bevel teeth 450 to rotate. In this embodiment, bevel teeth 450 are used, which makes the transmission accuracy high and stable.

[0062] The feeding assembly 210 of this embodiment includes a first feeding docking plate 211 and a first feeding drive structure (not shown) that drives the first feeding docking plate 211 to rotate around its own axis. A plurality of first feeding fixtures 212 are distributed in a ring around the outer periphery of the first feeding docking plate 211. The first feeding docking plate 211 is located between the material flipping module 400 and the feeding end. Specifically, the first feeding docking plate 211 is located between the second docking turntable 430 and the feeding end of the diversion / merging module 100. The first feeding docking plate 211 can improve the accuracy of cell transfer between the material flipping module 400 and the diversion / merging module 100. During the rotation of the first feeding docking plate 211, it is ensured that one cell is connected each time. The axes of the first feeding docking plate 211 and the second docking turntable 430 both extend in the front-back direction. The first feeding fixtures 212 clamp the cells in a horizontal position for transmission.

[0063] The discharge assembly 310 includes discharge channels 311. It can be understood that there are two discharge channels 311, which correspond to the two discharge ends of the splitting / merging module 100 respectively. The discharge port of the discharge channel 311 is equipped with a ratchet-type discharge turntable 312. The discharge turntable 312 is connected to a first discharge drive structure (not shown in the figure) that drives the discharge turntable 312 to rotate around its own axis. The axis of the discharge turntable 312 extends in the front-back direction. The inlet of the discharge channel 311 is connected to the discharge end of the splitting / merging module 100. The discharge turntable 312 is set with independent power, which can accurately control the time and speed of cell discharge and adapt to the feeding requirements of the next process.

[0064] The operation flow of the material overturning, diverting, and merging mechanism in this embodiment is as follows:

[0065] First, the flipping fixture 440 on the first docking turntable 410 receives the vertically positioned battery cells from the previous process. The battery cells are transferred through the first docking turntable 410, the inclined docking turntable 420, and the second docking turntable 430, causing the battery cells to flip from a vertical position to a horizontal position. Then, the first feeding fixture 212 on the first feeding docking plate 211 takes over the flipped battery cells and feeds them one by one to the fixed fixture 150 and the sliding fixture 130 at the feeding end of the splitting / merging module 100. After the rotating frame 120 rotates through a set angle, the sliding fixture 130 moves along the axial direction by a set distance, splitting the battery cells from a single row into two rows. At the docking position, the battery cells are peeled off from the fixed fixture 150 and the sliding fixture 130 by two discharge channels 311 and enter the discharge channels 311. Each discharge channel 311 has a discharge turntable 312, and each battery cell flows out separately during discharge.

[0066] Example 2:

[0067] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, this embodiment realizes the merging of battery cells. The number of feeding components 210 in this embodiment is greater than the number of discharging components 310 to realize the merging and conveying of materials. The material flipping module 400 is provided on the discharging component 310, which can reduce the overall volume of the mechanism and reduce the manufacturing cost. Specifically, there are two feeding components 210 in this embodiment, while there is one discharging component 310. That is to say, there are two feeding ends of the diversion / merging module 100, while there is one discharging end of the diversion / merging module 100, so as to achieve the effect of two in and one out.

[0068] The material flipping module 400 and the diversion / merging module 100 are structurally the same as in Embodiment 1. However, the axis of the first docking turntable 410 in the material flipping module 400 extends horizontally, and the axis of the second docking turntable 430 extends vertically. The flipping fixture 440 on the first docking turntable 410 clamps the battery cell in a horizontal position for transmission, while the flipping fixture 440 on the second docking turntable 430 clamps the battery cell in a vertical position for transmission.

[0069] The feeding assembly 210 in this embodiment includes a feeding channel 213 and a second feeding docking plate 214. Two feeding channels 213 and two feeding docking plates 214 are provided in this embodiment. The outlet of the feeding channel 213 is provided with a ratchet-type feeding turntable 215. The feeding turntable 215 is connected to a second feeding drive structure (not shown) that drives the feeding turntable 215 to rotate around its own axis. The second feeding docking plate 214 is ratchet-type and is connected to a drive structure that drives the second feeding... The third feeding drive structure (not shown) rotates around its own axis. The axes of the second feeding dock 214 and the feeding turntable 215 both extend in the front-back direction. The second feeding dock 214 is located between the outlet of the feeding channel 213 and the inlet of the splitting / merging module 100. The feeding turntable 215 transports the battery cells in the feeding channel 213 one by one to the second feeding dock 214. The second feeding dock 214 transfers the battery cells to the splitting / merging module 100.

[0070] In some other embodiments, a plurality of second feeding fixtures are distributed in a ring around the outer periphery of the second feeding dock 214, and the second feeding fixtures clamp the battery cells in a horizontal position for transport.

[0071] The discharge assembly 310 includes a discharge docking plate 313 and a second feeding drive structure (not shown) that drives the discharge docking plate 313 to rotate around its own axis. Multiple discharge fixtures 314 are distributed in a ring around the outer periphery of the discharge docking plate 313. The discharge docking plate 313 is located between the material flipping module 400 and the discharge end of the diversion / merging module 100. Specifically, the discharge docking plate 313 is located between the diversion / merging module 100 and the first docking turntable 410. The axis of the discharge docking plate 313 extends back and forth. The discharge fixtures 314 clamp the battery cells in a horizontal position for transmission.

[0072] The operation flow of the material overturning, diverting, and merging mechanism in this embodiment is as follows:

[0073] First, the horizontally positioned battery cells from the previous process are received through two feeding channels 213. Driven by the feeding turntable 215, the battery cells are transferred one by one to two second feeding docking trays 214, and then one by one to the fixed fixture 150 and sliding fixture 130 at the feeding end of the split / merge module 100. After the rotating frame 120 rotates through a set angle, the sliding fixture 130 moves a set distance along the axial direction, merging the original two rows of battery cells into a single row. The battery cells are then stripped one by one from the fixed fixture 150 and sliding fixture 130 on the discharge end of the split / combination module 100 by the discharge fixture 314 of the discharge docking plate 313. The battery cells are then transported one by one to the flipping fixture 440 of the first docking turntable 410. The battery cells are transferred through the first docking turntable 410, the inclined docking turntable 420, and the second docking turntable 430, so that the battery cells are flipped from a horizontal position to a vertical position and transferred to the next process.

[0074] This invention uses a fixture to transfer and transport battery cells, eliminating squeezing during the transfer process, reducing friction, avoiding the risk of scratches on the battery cell surface, and improving product quality.

[0075] Furthermore, the various turntables can be linked together via gears, resulting in smoother transmission.

[0076] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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 the present invention. 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.

[0077] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material flipping, splitting and merging mechanism, characterized in that, The application relates to a material overturning, shunting and converging mechanism. The material overturning, shunting and converging mechanism comprises a shunting / converging module provided with feeding ends and discharging ends, the number of the feeding ends is different from the number of the discharging ends, the shunting / converging module is used for shunting or converging the material input from the feeding ends through the discharging ends; an input module comprising at least one input assembly, the number of the input assemblies corresponds to the number of the feeding ends, the input assemblies are arranged at the feeding ends of the shunting / converging module, and the input assemblies are used for receiving the material and then transmitting the material to the shunting / converging module; a discharging module comprising at least one discharging assembly, the number of the discharging assemblies corresponds to the number of the discharging ends, the discharging assemblies are arranged at the discharging ends of the shunting / converging module, and the discharging assemblies are used for receiving the material from the shunting / converging module and then transmitting the material to the next process; and one of the input assemblies and the discharging assemblies is provided with a material overturning module, the material overturning module is used for overturning the material from a first posture to a second posture for conveying.

2. The material overturning, shunting and converging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the shunting / converging module comprises a guide frame, a rotating frame rotating relative to the guide frame around an axis of the rotating frame, a shunting / converging driving unit used for driving the rotating frame to rotate, the rotating frame is provided with a plurality of sliding jigs slidingly arranged along the rotating axis of the rotating frame, the plurality of sliding jigs are annularly and intervally arranged around the rotating axis of the rotating frame, the guide frame is provided with a cam guide rail arranged along the rotating circumferential direction of the rotating frame, the sliding jigs are provided with guide portions slidingly matched with the cam guide rail, the guide portions are used for moving along the cam guide rail under the rotation of the rotating frame, so that the sliding jigs are moved from the input assemblies to the discharging assemblies after receiving the material.

3. The material overturning, shunting and converging mechanism according to claim 2, wherein the shunting / converging module further comprises a plurality of fixed jigs fixed to the outer periphery of the rotating frame, the plurality of fixed jigs are annularly and intervally arranged around the rotating axis of the rotating frame, and the fixed jigs are used for moving from the input assemblies to the discharging assemblies after receiving the material under the rotation of the rotating frame.

4. The material overturning, shunting and converging mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the outer periphery of the rotating frame is provided with guide rod supports intervally arranged along the axis, the shunting / converging module further comprises a plurality of sliding guide rods and a plurality of fixed guide rods, the plurality of sliding guide rods are slidingly arranged on the guide rod supports along the rotating axis of the rotating frame, the plurality of fixed guide rods are fixed to the guide rod supports, the plurality of sliding guide rods and the plurality of fixed guide rods are annularly and intervally arranged around the rotating axis of the rotating frame, respectively, the guide portions are mounted on one end of the sliding guide rods, the sliding jigs are mounted on the sliding guide rods, and the fixed jigs are mounted on the fixed guide rods.

5. The material overturning, shunting and converging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The material turnover module comprises three rotating discs and a turnover driving structure. The three rotating discs comprise a first docking rotating disc, an inclined rotating disc and a second docking rotating disc arranged in sequence along the material conveying direction. The included angle between the axis of the first docking rotating disc and the inclined rotating disc and the included angle between the axis of the inclined rotating disc and the second docking rotating disc are 60 degrees respectively. The outer periphery of the first docking rotating disc, the inclined rotating disc and the second docking rotating disc is respectively provided with a plurality of turnover jigs arranged in an annular interval. The turnover driving structure is used to drive the first docking rotating disc, the inclined rotating disc and the second docking rotating disc to rotate synchronously around their own axes, so that the turnover jigs between the adjacent two rotating discs are connected to each other.

6. The material turnover and shunt merging mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The turnover driving structure comprises a turnover driving unit and three bevel gears engaged with each other. The three bevel gears are coaxially connected with the first docking rotating disc, the inclined rotating disc and the second docking rotating disc respectively. The turnover driving unit is used to drive one of the bevel gears to rotate.

7. The material turnover and shunt merging mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: When the number of the material feeding assemblies is less than the number of the material discharging assemblies, the material turnover module is arranged on the material feeding assemblies to realize shunt conveying of the material.

8. The material turnover and shunt merging mechanism according to claim 7, wherein: The material feeding assembly comprises a first material docking disc and a first material driving structure used to drive the first material docking disc to rotate around its own axis. The outer periphery of the first material docking disc is annularly distributed with a plurality of first material jigs. The first material docking disc is arranged between the material turnover module and the feeding end. The material discharging assembly comprises a discharging channel. The discharging port of the discharging channel is provided with a ratchet type discharging rotating disc. The discharging rotating disc is connected with a first discharging driving structure used to drive the discharging rotating disc to rotate around its own axis. The material inlet of the discharging channel is docked with the discharging end.

9. The material turnover and shunt merging mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: When the number of the material feeding assemblies is greater than the number of the material discharging assemblies, the material turnover module is arranged on the material discharging assemblies to realize merging conveying of the material.

10. The material turnover and shunt merging mechanism according to claim 9, wherein: The material feeding assembly comprises a material feeding channel and a second material docking disc. The discharging port of the material feeding channel is provided with a ratchet type material feeding rotating disc. The material feeding rotating disc is connected with a second material driving structure used to drive the material feeding rotating disc to rotate around its own axis. The outer periphery of the second material docking disc is annularly distributed with a plurality of second material jigs. The second material docking disc is connected with a third material driving structure used to drive the second material docking disc to rotate around its own axis. The second material docking disc is arranged between the discharging port of the material feeding channel and the feeding end. The discharge assembly comprises a discharge docking disc and a second material feeding driving structure for driving the discharge docking disc to rotate about its own axis, and a plurality of discharge jigs are arranged in a peripheral annular distribution of the discharge docking disc, and the discharge docking disc is arranged between the material overturning module and the discharge end.

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