Battery cell bearing and linkage carrying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery cell bearing and linkage carrying device which comprises a bearing platform and a linkage carrying mechanism, the bearing platform is erected on a machine table and extends in the linear direction, and at least two bearing stations are arranged on the bearing platform and used for bearing at least two battery cells respectively; the linkage moving mechanism is erected above the bearing platform and comprises at least two sets of moving heads arranged at intervals in the linear direction. And the at least two groups of moving heads synchronously and linearly move and are used for taking and discharging the electric cores on the at least two bearing stations. According to the utility model, the bearing platform on which the plurality of bearing stations are arranged at intervals along the linear direction is adopted to simultaneously realize bearing and supporting of the plurality of battery cells, so that the plurality of battery cells are produced and processed, the efficiency is improved, and the synchronous linkage carrying of the plurality of battery cells at the plurality of bearing stations is realized through the linkage carrying mechanism, so that the carrying efficiency is effectively improved, and the production cost is reduced. The angle adjusting function is achieved, different end wall angles of the battery cell are adjusted in real time, and the device is suitable for machining occasions with direction adjusting requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment for new energy batteries, and specifically to a battery cell carrying and linkage handling device. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial component connecting battery chips and battery modules, the cell flange plays a vital role in the field of new energy vehicle batteries. The cell flange is the interface connecting the battery chip and the battery module, used to transmit electrical energy and data signals. Its functions include battery chip fixing, sealing, and conductive contact. Cell flanges are widely used in the new energy vehicle battery field, thus affecting the vehicle's range and safety performance. Regarding battery chip fixing, the cell flange protects the mechanical strength of the battery chip and prevents external forces such as vibration from affecting it; regarding battery chip sealing, the cell flange prevents leakage of the battery chip and electrolyte, thereby improving battery safety; regarding conductive contact, the cell flange ensures the reliability of the connection between the cells inside the battery module, thereby improving the battery's performance indicators.

[0003] One process involved in battery manufacturing is cell flange cutting. The purpose of cell flange cutting is to cut off the excess part of the cell flange to ensure the subsequent assembly of the cell. In the automated production process of batteries, the single-station production processing method can no longer meet the mass production requirements of automated production lines. Based on this, it is necessary to design a cell carrying and linkage transportation device that can simultaneously process multiple batteries to improve production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a support platform that uses multiple support stations spaced apart along a straight line to simultaneously support multiple battery cells in a movable manner, so as to process multiple battery cells and improve efficiency. Furthermore, the device uses a linkage transfer mechanism to realize the synchronous linkage transfer of multiple battery cells at multiple support stations, which effectively improves the handling efficiency. It also has an angle adjustment function to adjust the angle of different end walls of the battery cells in real time, so as to adapt to processing occasions that require directional adjustment.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a battery cell carrying and linkage transport device, including a carrying platform and a linkage transport mechanism, wherein the carrying platform is erected on a machine base and extends in a straight line, and at least two carrying stations are provided on the carrying platform for carrying at least two battery cells respectively; the linkage transport mechanism is erected above the carrying platform, and the linkage transport mechanism includes at least two sets of transport heads arranged at intervals in a straight line; the at least two sets of transport heads move synchronously in a straight line to pick up and discharge the battery cells at at least two carrying stations.

[0006] Preferably, the support platform includes a platform support, a support platform, a support seat, and a suction nozzle. The platform support is a strip-shaped frame structure, including upper and lower layers, and is arranged on the machine platform along a straight direction. At least two support stations are spaced apart on the upper support surface of the platform support. The support platform includes at least two support platforms, which are respectively arranged at at least two support stations. A support seat is horizontally arranged on the support platform. At least two suction nozzles are arranged on the support seat for vacuum negative pressure adsorption.

[0007] Preferably, the support platform further includes receiving slots and vacuum suction tubes, wherein the receiving slots include at least two, and the at least two receiving slots are correspondingly arranged below at least two support platforms, the receiving slots have openings at the top and outlets at the bottom; the vacuum suction tubes are arranged in a straight line below the at least two receiving slots and are connected to the outlets at the bottom of the receiving slots through at least two branch pipes, so as to extract the waste material from the receiving slots through vacuum negative pressure.

[0008] Preferably, the linkage transfer mechanism includes a transfer bracket, a transfer linear module, a transfer lifting module, a transfer crossbeam, and transfer heads. The transfer bracket is mounted on a machine platform; the transfer linear module is mounted on the transfer bracket and outputs power in a straight line; the transfer lifting module is connected to the output end of the transfer linear module and outputs power in a vertical direction; the transfer crossbeam is horizontally positioned and connected to the output end of the transfer lifting module; and at least two transfer heads are spaced apart on the transfer crossbeam.

[0009] Preferably, the transfer head includes a transfer connecting seat, a rotary motor, a rotary shaft, a transfer support, a first spring column, and a transfer suction block, wherein the transfer support is vertically connected to the side wall of the transfer crossbeam; the rotary motor is disposed on the side wall of the transfer connecting seat with its output end facing downward; the rotary shaft is connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor and rotates under the drive of the rotary motor; and the transfer support is horizontally connected to the bottom of the rotary shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the transfer suction block is connected to the bottom of the transfer support by at least two first spring posts, which provide elastic cushioning. The bottom of the transfer suction block is provided with at least two vacuum suction holes for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This utility model addresses the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by independently developing and designing a support platform that uses multiple support stations spaced along a straight line to simultaneously support multiple battery cells in a movable manner, thereby improving the efficiency of battery cell production and processing. Furthermore, it utilizes a linkage transfer mechanism to achieve synchronous linkage transfer of multiple battery cells at multiple support stations, effectively improving handling efficiency. It also features an angle adjustment function, allowing real-time adjustment of the angles of different end walls of the battery cells, adapting to processing scenarios where directional adjustment is required. This battery cell support and linkage transfer device is designed to meet these needs.

[0013] This utility model aims to provide an automated device for assisting in the support and transport of battery cells during the automated processing of new energy batteries. Specifically, the utility model includes a support platform and a linkage transfer mechanism. The support platform has multiple support stations spaced apart, capable of simultaneously supporting multiple battery cells. The battery cells are fixed by vacuum negative pressure adsorption, achieving open support and fixation of the battery cells. The linkage transfer mechanism is mounted above the support platform and moves back and forth linearly along the platform. The linkage arms use multiple sets of arm heads spaced apart to simultaneously pick up and place multiple battery cells, and achieve linkage picking and placing through linear lateral movement. Specifically, the support platform is a strip-shaped structure, mounted on the machine base, with an upper and lower double-layer structure. The upper layer of the platform has multiple evenly spaced support stations for simultaneously supporting and adsorbing multiple battery cells to be deburred. These support stations employ an open support structure, using vacuum negative pressure to adsorb and fix the battery cells downwards, allowing the deburring mechanisms on both the front and rear sides to simultaneously approach the flange cut surfaces on both sides of the battery cell. Below each support station is a receiving slot for collecting dust and waste materials that fall during the deburring process. The receiving slot is connected to a vacuum tube at the bottom to extract and export the collected materials. Above the support platform is a linked transfer mechanism, which has multiple sets of transfer heads corresponding to the multiple support stations, driving these heads to move laterally and linearly above the support platform. Once the battery cells on the support stations have been deburred... Multiple transfer heads synchronously remove the battery cells from their respective support stations and move them laterally by the distance between the support stations. This cycle is repeated, achieving simultaneous deburring of multiple battery cells and allowing the cells to be deburred and polished step-by-step at multiple support stations, effectively improving deburring quality. Furthermore, the transfer heads of this invention also have a rotation adjustment function. Since all four cut edges of the battery cell flange need deburring, after completing deburring on both sides in one pass, the transfer cylinder picks up the battery cell from the support station, rotates it 90°, and then places it back on the support station to deburr the other two sides of the flange. This deburring gap rotation adjustment function, combined with the open support and adsorption method of the support platform, efficiently completes the deburring of all four sides of the battery cell flange, effectively improving deburring efficiency.Specifically, the transfer head of this utility model uses a transfer connecting seat vertically mounted on a transfer crossbeam as a support structure. A rotary motor with its output end facing downward is vertically mounted on the side wall of the transfer connecting seat. The output end of the rotary motor is connected to a rotating shaft. A transfer support is horizontally connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft. A transfer suction block is horizontally mounted below the transfer support. The transfer suction block is spaced apart from the transfer support and connected to the transfer support by a first spring post. During the process of removing and discharging the battery cell, the first spring post provides elastic buffering, allowing the transfer suction hole to make flexible contact with the battery cell, so as to avoid excessive pressure on the surface of the battery cell during the removal and discharging process, which could lead to problems such as deformation of the battery cell surface. The bottom of the transfer suction block is provided with multiple vacuum suction holes, which adsorb and fix the battery cell upward by vacuum negative pressure during the removal and discharging process. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the linkage transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is the second three-dimensional structural diagram of the linkage transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the moving head of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is the second three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving head of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support platform of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram at point I.

[0021] In the picture:

[0022] 2. Supporting platform; 3. Linked transfer mechanism; 0. Battery cell;

[0023] 21. Platform support; 22. Support platform; 23. Support base; 24. Suction nozzle; 25. Receiving slot; 26. Vacuum suction tube;

[0024] 31. Moving the support frame; 32. Moving the linear module; 33. Moving the lifting module; 34. Moving the crossbeam; 35. Moving the head;

[0025] 351. Moving connecting seat; 352. Rotary motor; 353. Rotary shaft; 354. Moving support; 355. First spring column; 356. Moving suction block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indicators such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. Example

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model proposes a battery cell carrying and linkage transport device, including a carrying platform 2 and a linkage transport mechanism 3. The carrying platform 2 is mounted on a machine base and extends in a straight line. The carrying platform 2 is provided with at least two carrying stations, each used to carry at least two battery cells 0. The linkage transport mechanism 3 is mounted above the carrying platform 2 and includes at least two sets of transport heads spaced apart in a straight line. The at least two sets of transport heads move synchronously in a straight line to pick up and discharge battery cells 0 at at least two carrying stations. Example

[0030] like Figures 6 to 7 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the support platform 2 of the present invention includes a platform support 21, a support platform 22, a support seat 23, and a suction nozzle 24. The platform support 21 is a strip-shaped frame structure, including upper and lower layers, and is arranged on the machine platform along a straight direction. At least two support positions are provided at intervals on the upper support surface of the platform support 21. The support platform 22 includes at least two, and the at least two support platforms 22 are respectively arranged at at least two support positions. The support seat 23 is horizontally arranged on the support platform 22. At least two suction nozzles 24 are arranged on the support seat 23 for vacuum negative pressure adsorption.

[0031] The support platform 2 also includes receiving slots 26 and vacuum suction pipes 27. The receiving slots 26 include at least two, which are correspondingly arranged below at least two support platforms 22. The receiving slots 26 have openings at the top and outlets at the bottom. The vacuum suction pipes 27 are arranged in a straight line below at least two receiving slots 26 and are connected to the outlets at the bottom of the receiving slots 26 through at least two branch pipes, so as to extract waste from the receiving slots 26 by vacuum negative pressure. Example

[0032] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the linkage transfer mechanism 3 of the present invention includes a transfer bracket 31, a transfer linear module 32, a transfer lifting module 33, a transfer crossbeam 34, and a transfer head 35. The transfer bracket 31 is mounted on the machine platform; the transfer linear module 32 is mounted on the transfer bracket 31 and outputs power in a straight line direction; the transfer lifting module 33 is connected to the output end of the transfer linear module 32 and outputs power in a vertical direction; the transfer crossbeam 34 is horizontally arranged and connected to the output end of the transfer lifting module 33; the transfer head 35 includes at least two, and the at least two transfer heads 35 are spaced apart on the transfer crossbeam 34.

[0033] The transfer head 35 includes a transfer connecting seat 351, a rotary motor 352, a rotary shaft 353, a transfer support 354, a first spring column 355, and a transfer suction block 356. The transfer support 354 is vertically connected to the side wall of the transfer crossbeam 34. The rotary motor 352 is mounted on the side wall of the transfer connecting seat 351 with its output end facing downward. The rotary shaft 353 is connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor 352 and is driven to rotate by the rotary motor 352. The transfer support 354 is horizontally connected to the bottom of the rotary shaft 353.

[0034] The transfer suction block 356 is connected to the bottom of the transfer support 354 by at least two first spring posts 355. The first spring posts 355 provide elastic cushioning. The bottom of the transfer suction block 356 is provided with at least two vacuum suction holes for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell.

[0035] Furthermore, this utility model designs a carrier platform that uses multiple carrier stations spaced apart along a straight line to simultaneously provide movable carrier support for multiple battery cells, so as to process multiple battery cells and improve efficiency. It also uses a linkage transfer mechanism to realize the synchronous linkage transfer of multiple battery cells at multiple carrier stations, which effectively improves the handling efficiency. In addition, it has an angle adjustment function to adjust the angle of different end walls of the battery cells in real time, so as to adapt to the processing occasions where the direction needs to be adjusted. This battery cell carrier and linkage transfer device is designed to support multiple battery cells.

[0036] This utility model aims to provide an automated device for assisting in the support and transport of battery cells during the automated processing of new energy batteries. Specifically, the utility model includes a support platform and a linkage transfer mechanism. The support platform has multiple support stations spaced apart, capable of simultaneously supporting multiple battery cells. The battery cells are fixed by vacuum negative pressure adsorption, achieving open support and fixation of the battery cells. The linkage transfer mechanism is mounted above the support platform and moves back and forth linearly along the platform. The linkage arms use multiple sets of arm heads spaced apart to simultaneously pick up and place multiple battery cells, and achieve linkage picking and placing through linear lateral movement. Specifically, the support platform is a strip-shaped structure, mounted on the machine base, with an upper and lower double-layer structure. The upper layer of the platform has multiple evenly spaced support stations for simultaneously supporting and adsorbing multiple battery cells to be deburred. These support stations employ an open support structure, using vacuum negative pressure to adsorb and fix the battery cells downwards, allowing the deburring mechanisms on both the front and rear sides to simultaneously approach the flange cut surfaces on both sides of the battery cell. Below each support station is a receiving slot for collecting dust and waste materials that fall during the deburring process. The receiving slot is connected to a vacuum tube at the bottom to extract and export the collected materials. Above the support platform is a linked transfer mechanism, which has multiple sets of transfer heads corresponding to the multiple support stations, driving these heads to move laterally and linearly above the support platform. Once the battery cells on the support stations have been deburred... Multiple transfer heads synchronously remove the battery cells from their respective support stations and move them laterally by the distance between the support stations. This cycle is repeated, achieving simultaneous deburring of multiple battery cells and allowing the cells to be deburred and polished step-by-step at multiple support stations, effectively improving deburring quality. Furthermore, the transfer heads of this invention also have a rotation adjustment function. Since all four cut edges of the battery cell flange need deburring, after completing deburring on both sides in one pass, the transfer cylinder picks up the battery cell from the support station, rotates it 90°, and then places it back on the support station to deburr the other two sides of the flange. This deburring gap rotation adjustment function, combined with the open support and adsorption method of the support platform, efficiently completes the deburring of all four sides of the battery cell flange, effectively improving deburring efficiency.Specifically, the transfer head of this utility model uses a transfer connecting seat vertically mounted on a transfer crossbeam as a support structure. A rotary motor with its output end facing downward is vertically mounted on the side wall of the transfer connecting seat. The output end of the rotary motor is connected to a rotating shaft. A transfer support is horizontally connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft. A transfer suction block is horizontally mounted below the transfer support. The transfer suction block is spaced apart from the transfer support and connected to the transfer support by a first spring post. During the process of removing and discharging the battery cell, the first spring post provides elastic buffering, allowing the transfer suction hole to make flexible contact with the battery cell, so as to avoid excessive pressure on the surface of the battery cell during the removal and discharging process, which could lead to problems such as deformation of the battery cell surface. The bottom of the transfer suction block is provided with multiple vacuum suction holes, which adsorb and fix the battery cell upward by vacuum negative pressure during the removal and discharging process.

[0037] The embodiments of this utility model are merely illustrative of specific implementation methods and are not intended to limit its scope of protection. Those skilled in the art can make certain modifications based on the inspiration provided by these embodiments; therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the scope of this utility model patent are within the scope of the claims of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. An electrochemical cell carrying and linking handling device, characterized by: Including a bearing platform (2) and a linkage moving mechanism (3), wherein, The bearing platform (2) is erected on the machine table and extends in a straight line direction, and the bearing platform (2) is provided with at least two bearing stations for bearing at least two battery cells (0); The linkage moving mechanism (3) is erected above the bearing platform (2), and the linkage moving mechanism (3) includes at least two groups of moving heads arranged in a straight line direction; the at least two groups of moving heads move synchronously in a straight line direction, and are used for taking and placing the battery cells (0) on the at least two bearing stations.

2. The cell carrying and linking handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing platform (2) includes a platform support (21), a bearing table (22), a bearing seat (23) and a suction nozzle (24), wherein the platform support (21) is a strip-shaped frame structure, includes upper and lower two layers, and is arranged on the machine table in a straight line direction, and at least two bearing stations are arranged on the upper layer support surface of the platform support (21) in a spaced manner; the bearing table (22) includes at least two, and the at least two bearing tables (22) are arranged at the at least two bearing stations respectively, and the bearing seat (23) is horizontally arranged on the bearing table (22); the bearing seat (23) is provided with at least two suction nozzles (24) for vacuum negative pressure adsorption.

3. The cell carrying and linking handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bearing platform (2) further includes a pickup slot (26) and a vacuum suction pipe (27), wherein the pickup slot (26) includes at least two, and the at least two pickup slots (26) are correspondingly arranged below the at least two bearing tables (22), the top of the pickup slot (26) is open, and the bottom is provided with a guide outlet; the vacuum suction pipe (27) is arranged below the at least two pickup slots (26) in a straight line direction, and is communicated with the bottom guide outlet of the pickup slot (26) through at least two branch pipes, so as to extract the waste in the pickup slot (26) by vacuum negative pressure.

4. The cell carrying and linking handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage moving mechanism (3) includes a moving support (31), a moving linear module (32), a moving lifting module (33), a moving cross frame (34) and a moving head (35), wherein the moving support (31) is erected on the machine table; the moving linear module (32) is arranged on the moving support (31) and outputs power in a straight line direction; the moving lifting module (33) is connected to the output end of the moving linear module (32) and outputs power in a vertical direction; the moving cross frame (34) is horizontally arranged and connected to the output end of the moving lifting module (33); the moving head (35) includes at least two, and the at least two moving heads (35) are arranged on the moving cross frame (34) in a spaced manner.

5. The cell carrying and linking handling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The moving head (35) comprises a moving connecting seat (351), a rotating motor (352), a rotating shaft (353), a moving support (354), a first spring column (355) and a moving suction block (356), wherein the moving support (354) is vertically connected to the side wall of the moving cross frame (34); the rotating motor (352) is arranged on the side wall of the moving connecting seat (351), and the output end is arranged downward; the rotating shaft (353) is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor (352) and is driven to rotate by the rotating motor (352); and the moving support (354) is horizontally connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft (353).

6. The cell carrying and linking handling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving suction block (356) is connected to the bottom of the moving support (354) through at least two first spring columns (355), and elastic buffering is provided through the first spring column (355). The bottom of the moving suction block (356) is provided with at least two vacuum suction holes for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell.

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