Membrane electrode gluing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a membrane electrode dispensing device which comprises a base, a supporting frame, a first moving module, a second moving module, a third moving module, a visual guiding mechanism, a dispensing mechanism and a main control module. The membrane electrode to be dispensed is driven by the first moving module to move from the feeding and discharging area of the base to the dispensing area in the preset first direction; the visual guiding mechanism is used for shooting the membrane electrode; wherein the visual guiding mechanism is used for shooting a membrane electrode; and the second moving module and the third moving module are used for driving the dispensing mechanism to move in a three-dimensional space within a preset range so as to carry out dispensing treatment on the membrane electrode. A plurality of membrane electrodes to be dispensed can be treated at the same time, the total working time is effectively saved, the whole dispensing treatment process is subjected to high-precision detection through visual guidance, and the automation level of the whole dispensing process can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic dispensing technology, and in particular to a membrane electrode dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] A dispensing machine is a device used to precisely apply adhesives or sealants during the manufacturing process. Membrane electrodes, as specially designed electrodes, are typically in thin film or fiber form and are used in various electrochemical applications and sensor technologies. In some manufacturing processes of membrane electrode products, a dispensing machine is often used to apply adhesives to the surface of the membrane electrode to form an electrical isolation layer and a sealing layer, thereby enhancing the service life and stability of the membrane electrode product.

[0003] Existing dispensing machines can process a small number of membrane electrodes per batch, requiring manual operation of the dispensing mechanism, resulting in high labor costs and low overall processing efficiency and automation level. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to address the deficiencies in the prior art mentioned above, by providing a membrane electrode dispensing device to solve at least one of the problems mentioned in the background art. The specific technical solution adopted is as follows:

[0005] A membrane electrode dispensing device includes a base, a support frame, a first moving module, a second moving module, a third moving module, a visual guidance mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and a main control module;

[0006] The support frame is connected to the base, the first moving module is located on the base, the second moving module is located on the support frame, the second moving module drives the third moving module, and the third moving module drives the dispensing mechanism.

[0007] The base is provided with a loading / unloading area and a dispensing area; the first moving module includes at least two sub-moving mechanisms, which are used to drive the film electrode to be dispensed to move from the loading / unloading area to the dispensing area along a preset first direction.

[0008] The main control module is electrically connected to the first moving module, the second moving module, the third moving module, the visual guidance mechanism, and the dispensing mechanism; the visual guidance mechanism is used to photograph the membrane electrode; the second moving module and the third moving module are used to drive the dispensing mechanism to move in a three-dimensional space within a preset range to perform dispensing treatment on the membrane electrode.

[0009] In practical applications, the original image of the membrane electrode can be captured by the visual guidance mechanism. The main control module obtains the original image and analyzes it to obtain the visual guidance image. The first moving module can move in a preset first direction according to the visual guidance image. The second moving module can move in a preset second direction according to the visual guidance image. The third moving module can move in a preset third direction according to the visual guidance image, so as to realize the dispensing mechanism to flexibly perform dispensing treatment on the surface of the membrane electrode.

[0010] In some specific embodiments, a positioning platform is also included; the sub-moving mechanism includes a moving track that passes through the loading / unloading area and the dispensing area on the base;

[0011] The positioning platform is movably mounted on a moving track. The positioning platform is used to place the membrane electrode and move along the moving track.

[0012] In one specific embodiment, the first moving module includes a first sub-moving mechanism and a second sub-moving mechanism, wherein the first sub-moving mechanism and the second sub-moving mechanism are a type of moving track, the moving tracks are parallel to each other, and at least one positioning platform is movably connected to each moving track.

[0013] In practical applications, the dispensing mechanism can alternately process the membrane electrodes transferred by the first sub-moving mechanism and the second sub-moving mechanism. After dispensing the membrane electrode transferred by the first sub-moving mechanism, the dispensing mechanism can seamlessly continue to dispense the membrane electrode transferred by the second sub-moving mechanism. After processing the membrane electrode transferred by the second sub-moving mechanism, it can continue to process the membrane electrode transferred by the first sub-moving mechanism after it is replaced. This allows the dispensing mechanism to continuously and alternately process the first and second sub-moving mechanisms in a repetitive cycle, which can effectively improve the dispensing efficiency of the membrane electrodes and save more processing time.

[0014] In some specific embodiments, a sensing device is provided on the positioning platform; the sensing device is communicatively connected to the first moving module; the sensing device is used to sense whether there is a film electrode to be dispensed on the positioning platform in the loading and unloading area.

[0015] In some specific embodiments, a height adjustment component is also connected to the positioning platform. The height adjustment component is used to adjust the distance between the positioning platform and the first moving module, as well as the distance between the positioning platform and the third moving module.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, the positioning platform includes a vacuum adsorption platform. By employing a vacuum adsorption platform, precise adsorption positioning and fixation of the membrane electrode can be achieved.

[0017] In some specific embodiments, the head end of the dispensing mechanism is provided with a dispensing valve for dispensing adhesive.

[0018] The dispensing mechanism is equipped with a clamping position and a manual valve connected to the clamping position. The clamping position holds the glue tank, which is connected to the dispensing valve. The glue tank is used to store a preset amount of glue and supply glue to the dispensing valve.

[0019] In some specific embodiments, a glue discharge cup device and an auxiliary calibration component are connected to the sub-moving mechanism; the glue discharge cup device is used to collect excess glue discharged by the dispensing mechanism.

[0020] The auxiliary calibration component is used to assist the visual guidance device in confirming the specific position of the sub-moving mechanism on the first moving module.

[0021] In some specific embodiments, a wiping mechanism is also included. The wiping mechanism is connected to the base and is located in the partial projection coverage area of ​​the dispensing mechanism on the base, for cleaning the dispensing mechanism. The wiping mechanism includes a damping drive, a wiping strip, a take-up reel and a release reel that mesh with each other. Part of the wiping strip is wound around the take-up reel, and another part is wound around the release reel. The damping drive is dampingly connected to one of the take-up reel and the release reel, and the damping drive is used to rotate the take-up reel and the release reel in opposite directions, so that the wiping strip is wound from the release reel onto the take-up reel.

[0022] In some specific embodiments, the visual guidance mechanism is connected to the third moving module. The visual guidance mechanism includes a camera and an imaging light source. The center of the imaging light source and the imaging center of the camera are arranged along the same axis, which is parallel to the dispensing direction of the dispensing mechanism.

[0023] Beneficial effects: This application proposes a membrane electrode dispensing device. By setting a first moving module, a second moving module, and a third moving module that move in different directions, multiple membrane electrodes to be dispensed can be processed simultaneously, effectively saving overall working time, improving operating efficiency, and effectively enhancing the automation level of the entire dispensing process. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dispensing device in this application;

[0026] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the positioning platform in the dispensing device of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positional relationship between the positioning platform and the first moving module in the dispensing device of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the third moving module in this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wiping mechanism in this application;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the loading / unloading area and the dispensing area in this application.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the main control module and each component in this application.

[0032] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows: 1-First moving module; 11-First sub-moving mechanism; 12-Second sub-moving mechanism; 2-Second moving module; 3-Third moving module; 4-Visual guidance mechanism; 5-Dispensing mechanism; 51-Manual valve; 52-Wiping mechanism; 521-Receiving roll; 522-Unloading roll; 523-Damping drive component; 6-Positioning platform; 61-Sensing device; 62-Dispensing cup device; 63-Auxiliary calibration component; 64-Height adjustment component; 7-Base; 8-Support frame; 9-Main control module; A-Preset first direction; B-Preset second direction; C-Preset third direction; D-Loading and unloading area; F-Dispensing area. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following will describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of this utility model clearly and completely with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this utility model.

[0034] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully below. The present invention may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of the present invention to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather the present invention should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] In the following, the terms “comprising” or “may include”, which may be used in various embodiments of the present invention, indicate the presence of the disclosed functions, operations, or elements, and do not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations, or elements. Furthermore, as used in various embodiments of the present invention, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and their cognates are intended only to indicate a specific feature, number, step, operation, element, component, or combination of the foregoing, and should not be construed as primarily excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, or the possibility of adding one or more combinations of features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing.

[0036] In various embodiments of this utility model, the expression "or" or "at least one of A and / or B" includes any combination or all combinations of the words listed simultaneously. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A and / or B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0037] The terms used in the various embodiments of this utility model (such as "first," "second," etc.) may modify various constituent elements in the various embodiments, but do not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above terms do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, a first user device and a second user device refer to different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of this utility model, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this utility model, those skilled in the art should understand that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship in the text are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0040] The terminology used in the various embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of this invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of this invention pertain. The terms (such as those defined in a generally used dictionary) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of this invention.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] This embodiment provides a membrane electrode dispensing device, as detailed below:

[0043] A membrane electrode dispensing device includes a base 7, a support frame 8, a first moving module 1, a second moving module 2, a third moving module 3, a visual guidance mechanism 4, a dispensing mechanism 5, and a main control module 9.

[0044] The support frame 8 is connected to the base 7. The first moving module 1 is located on the base 7, the second moving module 2 is located on the support frame 8, the second moving module 2 is driven to connect to the third moving module 3, and the third moving module 3 is driven to connect to the dispensing mechanism 5.

[0045] The base 7 is provided with a loading / unloading area and a dispensing area; the first moving module 1 includes at least two sub-moving mechanisms, which are used to drive the film electrode to be dispensed to move from the loading / unloading area to the dispensing area along a preset first direction.

[0046] The main control module 9 is electrically connected to the first moving module 1, the second moving module 2, the third moving module 3, the visual guidance mechanism 4, and the dispensing mechanism 5, as follows: Figure 7 The visual guidance mechanism 4 is used to photograph the membrane electrode; the second moving module 2 and the third moving module 3 are used to drive the dispensing mechanism 5 to move in a three-dimensional space within a preset range to dispense adhesive onto the membrane electrode.

[0047] In practical applications, the visual guidance mechanism 4 can capture images of the membrane electrode to obtain the original image. The main control module 9 acquires and analyzes the original image to obtain the visual guidance image. The first moving module 1 can move in a preset first direction according to the visual guidance image; the second moving module 2 can move in a preset second direction according to the visual guidance image; and the third moving module 3 can move in a preset third direction according to the visual guidance image, so that the dispensing mechanism 5 can flexibly perform dispensing treatment on the surface of the membrane electrode. In practical applications, the main control module 9 includes an MCU chip or a host computer.

[0048] In practical applications, the first moving module 1, the second moving module 2, and the third moving module 3 can be driven by motors to move.

[0049] In one specific embodiment, the preset first direction, the preset second direction, and the preset third direction are all not the same direction, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the preset first direction is shown as direction A in the figure, the preset second direction is shown as direction B in the figure, and the preset third direction is shown as direction C in the figure. In a specific embodiment, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction can be arranged perpendicularly to each other in pairs. The loading and unloading areas are as follows. Figure 6 As shown in region D, the dispensing area is as follows: Figure 6 As shown in region F.

[0050] In some specific embodiments, a positioning platform 6 is also included; the sub-moving mechanism includes a moving track that passes through the loading / unloading area and the dispensing area on the base 7; the positioning platform 6 is movably disposed on the moving track and is used to place the membrane electrode and move along the moving track.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the first moving module 1 includes a first sub-moving mechanism 11 and a second sub-moving mechanism 12, wherein the first sub-moving mechanism 11 and the second sub-moving mechanism 12 are a kind of moving track, the moving tracks are parallel to each other, and at least one positioning platform 6 is movably connected to each moving track.

[0052] In practical applications, the dispensing mechanism 5 can alternately process the membrane electrodes transferred by the first sub-moving mechanism 11 and the second sub-moving mechanism 12. After dispensing the membrane electrode transferred by the first sub-moving mechanism 11 is completed, the dispensing mechanism 5 can seamlessly dispense the membrane electrode transferred by the second sub-moving mechanism 12. After processing the membrane electrode transferred by the second sub-moving mechanism 12, it can continue to process the membrane electrode transferred by the first sub-moving mechanism 11 after it is replaced. This allows the dispensing mechanism 5 to continuously process the first sub-moving mechanism 11 and the second sub-moving mechanism 12 alternately and repeatedly, which can effectively improve the dispensing efficiency of the membrane electrodes and save more processing time.

[0053] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a sensing device 61 is provided on the positioning platform 6; the sensing device 61 is communicatively connected to the first moving module 1; the sensing device 61 is used to sense whether there is a film electrode to be dispensed on the positioning platform 6 in the loading and unloading area.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, a height adjustment component 64 is also connected to the positioning platform 6. The height adjustment component 64 is used to adjust the distance between the positioning platform 6 and the first moving module 1, as well as the distance between the positioning platform 6 and the third moving module 3.

[0055] In some specific embodiments, the positioning platform 6 includes a vacuum adsorption platform. By employing a vacuum adsorption platform, precise adsorption positioning and fixation of the membrane electrode can be achieved.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the dispensing mechanism 5 has a dispensing valve at its head end for dispensing adhesive. The dispensing mechanism 5 has a clamping position and a manual valve 51 connected to the clamping position. The clamping position holds an adhesive container, which is connected to the dispensing valve. The adhesive container is used to store a preset amount of adhesive and supply adhesive to the dispensing valve.

[0057] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the sub-moving mechanism is connected to a glue discharge cup device 62 and an auxiliary calibration component 63; the glue discharge cup device 62 is used to receive excess glue discharged by the glue dispensing mechanism 5; the auxiliary calibration component 63 is used to assist the visual guidance device in confirming the specific position of the sub-moving mechanism on the first moving module 1.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a wiping mechanism 52, which is connected to the base 7 and is located in the partial projection coverage area of ​​the dispensing mechanism 5 on the base 7. The wiping mechanism 52 is used to clean the dispensing mechanism 5. The wiping mechanism 52 includes a damping drive 523, a wiping strip, and a take-up roll 521 and a release roll 522 that mesh with each other. Part of the wiping strip is wound around the take-up roll 521 and the other part is wound around the release roll 522. The damping drive 523 dampens one of the take-up roll 521 and the release roll 522. The damping drive 523 is used to rotate the take-up roll 521 and the release roll 522 in opposite directions so that the wiping strip is wound from the release roll 522 onto the take-up roll 521.

[0059] In practical applications, more different types of mechanisms can be set up for cleaning the dispensing mechanism 5, such as cleaning brush heads.

[0060] In practical applications, the base 7 includes a marble base plate, which has good load-bearing capacity and stability.

[0061] In some specific embodiments, the visual guidance mechanism 4 is connected to the third moving module 3. The visual guidance mechanism 4 includes a camera and an imaging light source. The center of the light source and the imaging center of the camera are arranged along the same axis, which is parallel to the dispensing direction of the dispensing mechanism 5. By setting the camera to photograph the membrane electrode, the shape differences of different membrane electrode products can be quickly identified, so as to classify the membrane electrode products and adjust the dispensing mode of the dispensing mechanism 5 accordingly.

[0062] This embodiment proposes a membrane electrode dispensing device. By setting up a first moving module, a second moving module, and a third moving module that move in different directions, and further controlling them through a main control module, the device can process multiple membrane electrodes to be dispensed simultaneously, effectively saving overall working time and improving operating efficiency. Furthermore, by using visual guidance to perform high-precision detection throughout the dispensing process, the automation level of the dispensing process is effectively improved, and labor costs are reduced.

[0063] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A membrane electrode dispensing apparatus, characterized by, The application relates to a film-electrode dispensing device, which comprises a base, a support frame, a first moving module, a second moving module, a third moving module, a visual guiding mechanism, a dispensing mechanism and a main control module. The support frame is connected to the base, the first moving module is located on the base, the second moving module is located on the support frame, the second moving module is drivingly connected to the third moving module, and the third moving module is drivingly connected to the dispensing mechanism. The base is provided with a feeding and discharging area and a dispensing area; the first moving module comprises at least two sub-moving mechanisms, which are used to drive the film electrode to be dispensed to move from the feeding and discharging area to the dispensing area along a preset first direction. The main control module is electrically connected to the first moving module, the second moving module, the third moving module, the visual guiding mechanism and the dispensing mechanism; the visual guiding mechanism is used to take pictures of the film electrode; and the second moving module and the third moving module are used to drive the dispensing mechanism to move in a three-dimensional space within a preset range to perform dispensing treatment on the film electrode.

2. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 1, wherein The device further comprises a positioning platform; the sub-moving mechanism comprises a moving track which passes through the feeding and discharging area and the dispensing area on the base. The positioning platform is movably arranged on the moving track and is used to place the film electrode and move along the moving track.

3. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 2, wherein The positioning platform is provided with a sensing device. The sensing device is communicatively connected to the first moving module.

4. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 2, wherein The positioning platform is further connected to a height adjusting member which is used to adjust the distance between the positioning platform and the first moving module and the distance between the positioning platform and the third moving module.

5. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 2, wherein The positioning platform comprises a vacuum adsorption platform.

6. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 1, wherein The head end of the dispensing mechanism is provided with a dispensing valve which is used to perform dispensing. The dispensing mechanism is provided with a clamping position and a manual valve connected to the clamping position; the clamping position clamps a glue tank; the glue tank is connected to the dispensing valve; the glue tank is used to store a preset amount of glue and provide glue for the dispensing valve.

7. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 1, wherein The sub-moving mechanism is connected to a glue discharge cup device and an auxiliary calibration member; the glue discharge cup device is used to receive the excess glue discharged by the dispensing mechanism; The auxiliary calibration member is used to assist the visual guiding device to confirm the specific position of the sub-moving mechanism on the first moving module.

8. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 1, wherein The device further comprises a wiping mechanism which is connected to the base and is located in the partial projection coverage area of the dispensing mechanism on the base and is used to clean the dispensing mechanism.

9. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 8, wherein, The wiping mechanism comprises a damping driving member, a wiping strip, and mutually meshing material receiving and discharging winding wheels. One part of the wiping strip is wound on the material receiving winding wheel and the other part is wound on the material discharging winding wheel; and the damping driving member is dampingly connected to one of the material receiving winding wheel and the material discharging winding wheel.

10. The membrane electrode dispensing device of claim 1, wherein The visual guiding mechanism is connected to the third moving module and comprises a camera and a shooting light source; the light source center of the shooting light source and the shooting center of the camera are arranged along the same axis, and the axis is parallel to the glue discharging direction of the dispensing mechanism.

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