Automatic battery cell feeding and transferring machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic battery cell feeding and transferring machine, which comprises a feeding material belt, a feeding carrying arm, a first lifting mechanism, a transferring mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, and is characterized in that the feeding material belt is horizontally arranged, is in butt joint with a previous work station, and is used for receiving a battery cell to be produced and linearly transmitting the battery cell; the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism are arranged on the rear section of the feeding material belt in a spaced mode and do lifting motion in the vertical direction. The transfer mechanism is horizontally arranged between the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism in a crossing manner and is used for linearly transferring the battery cell; the feeding carrying arm is arranged between the feeding material belt and the first lifting mechanism and used for transferring the battery cells from the feeding material belt to the first lifting mechanism. According to the utility model, the automatic transfer of the battery cell between different processing stations is realized so as to improve the production efficiency of the battery cell, and the material is taken and placed in an auxiliary support and flexible contact manner, so that the excessive extrusion on the battery cell in the material taking and placing process is effectively reduced, and the quality of the battery cell is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production of new energy batteries, and specifically refers to an automatic cell feeding and transfer machine. Background Technology

[0002] Cell flanges, as crucial components connecting battery chips and battery modules, play a significant role in the field of new energy vehicle batteries. A 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 field of new energy vehicle batteries, thus affecting the vehicle's range and safety performance. Regarding battery chip fixing, cell flanges protect the mechanical strength of the battery chip and prevent the impact of external forces such as vibration; regarding battery chip sealing, cell flanges prevent leakage of the battery chip and electrolyte, thereby improving battery safety; regarding conductive contact, cell flanges ensure the reliability of the connection between the battery cells inside the battery module, thereby improving battery performance indicators. One process involved in battery manufacturing is cell flange cutting, which removes excess parts of the cell flange to ensure proper subsequent cell assembly.

[0003] The automated production process of batteries involves multiple different production stations, and the automatic transfer of battery cells between these stations is a problem. An automatic feeding and transfer machine needs to be designed to automatically transfer battery cells between different production stations in order to improve the production efficiency of the entire automated battery cell production line. At the same time, based on the structural characteristics of batteries, the problem of automatic picking and placing of battery cells needs to be solved during the transfer process. 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 an automatic battery cell loading and transfer machine that realizes the automated transfer of battery cells between different processing stations to improve battery cell production efficiency. Furthermore, by using auxiliary support and flexible contact methods for picking up and placing materials, it effectively reduces excessive compression of battery cells during the picking and placing process, thus ensuring the quality of battery cells.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an automatic battery cell feeding and transfer machine for automatic feeding during battery assembly production, including a feeding conveyor belt, a feeding arm, a first lifting mechanism, a transfer mechanism, and a second lifting mechanism. The feeding conveyor belt is horizontally positioned and connected to the previous workstation for receiving battery cells to be produced and linearly transporting them. The first and second lifting mechanisms are spaced apart at the rear section of the feeding conveyor belt and move vertically upwards and downwards respectively. The transfer mechanism is horizontally positioned between the first and second lifting mechanisms for linearly transferring the battery cells. The feeding arm is positioned between the feeding conveyor belt and the first lifting mechanism for transferring the battery cells from the feeding conveyor belt to the first lifting mechanism.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding arm includes a feeding bracket, a first linear module, a feeding slide, a second linear module, and a cell picking head. The feeding bracket is positioned at the rear end of the feeding strip along its extension direction. The first linear modules are spaced parallel to each other on the sides of the feeding bracket. The feeding slide is slidably mounted on the feeding bracket and connected to the output end of the first linear module. The second linear module is positioned on the feeding slide perpendicular to the first linear module. The cell picking head is mounted on the second linear module and moves longitudinally and / or laterally in the horizontal plane, driven by the first and second linear modules.

[0007] Preferably, the cell feeding head includes a connecting plate, a horizontal support plate, an adjusting component, a first feeding component, and a second feeding component. The connecting plate is vertically connected to the side wall of the second linear module; the horizontal support plate is horizontally positioned at the bottom of the connecting plate; the adjusting component is mounted on the connecting plate and outputs power in the horizontal direction; the first feeding component is slidably mounted at the bottom of the horizontal support plate and connected to the output end of the adjusting component; the second feeding component is mounted on the connecting plate and spaced apart from the side of the first feeding component; the adjusting component adjusts the distance between the first and second feeding components.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment motor, a transmission belt, and a drive shaft, wherein the adjustment motor is disposed on the side wall of the connecting plate; the drive shaft is rotatably inserted into the connecting plate and extends below the horizontal support plate; the transmission belt is sleeved on the output shaft of the adjustment motor and the drive shaft, and the output shaft of the adjustment motor drives the drive shaft to rotate through the transmission belt.

[0009] Preferably, the first material handling assembly includes a horizontal slide, a first cylinder, a first lifting seat, a first rotary motor, a first material handling support, and a first suction nozzle. The horizontal slide is slidably connected to the lower part of a horizontal support plate and threadedly connected to a drive shaft. When the drive shaft rotates, it drives the horizontal slide to move horizontally. The first cylinder is disposed on the side wall of the horizontal slide and outputs power in the vertical direction. The first lifting seat is connected to the output end of the first cylinder. The first rotary motor is disposed on the side wall of the first lifting seat, with its output shaft facing downwards. The first material handling support is disposed below the first rotary motor, and the output shaft of the first rotary motor extends downwards through the first material handling support. The first suction nozzle is disposed on the output shaft of the first rotary motor and is used to adsorb and fix the battery cell.

[0010] Preferably, the second material handling assembly includes a second cylinder, a second lifting seat, a second rotary motor, a second material handling support, and a second suction nozzle. The second cylinder is mounted on the side wall of the connecting plate and outputs power vertically. The second lifting seat is connected to the output end of the second cylinder. The second rotary motor is mounted on the side wall of the second lifting seat, with its output end facing downwards. The second material handling support is located below the second rotary motor, and the output shaft of the second rotary motor extends downwards through the second material handling support. The second suction nozzle is connected to the output shaft of the second rotary motor and is used to adsorb and fix the motor.

[0011] Preferably, the first lifting mechanism includes a lifting linear module and a carrier, wherein the lifting linear module is vertically arranged and outputs power in the vertical direction; the carrier is horizontally connected to the lifting linear module and is driven by the lifting linear module to move up and down.

[0012] Preferably, the carrier has at least two inwardly recessed slots for supporting and limiting the battery cells; the slots have at least two suction holes for vacuum suction of the battery cells in the slots; and the slots have embedded sensors for sensing the battery cells in the slots.

[0013] Preferably, the transfer mechanism includes a transfer bracket, a transfer linear module, a transfer slide, and a third material handling component, wherein the transfer bracket is horizontally arranged; the transfer linear module is arranged on the transfer bracket; the transfer slide is slidably arranged on the transfer linear module and connected to the output end of the transfer linear module; and the third material handling component is arranged on the transfer slide.

[0014] Preferably, the third material handling assembly includes at least two sets, which are arranged on a horizontally extending support plate at the bottom of the transfer slide. The third material handling assembly includes a lifting cylinder, a spring column, a material handling bracket, an auxiliary block, and a material handling head. The lifting cylinder is vertically positioned at the bottom of the horizontal support plate, and a horizontally extending support plate is provided on its side wall. The material handling bracket is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder and is driven to move up and down by the lifting cylinder. The spring column is vertically connected between the horizontally extending support plate and the material handling bracket for elastic buffering. The bottom of the material handling bracket has a U-shaped opening structure. The auxiliary block and the material handling head are disposed within the U-shaped opening structure of the material handling bracket. The bottom of the material handling head has a suction hole for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell using vacuum negative pressure. The auxiliary block is located on the side of the material handling head for auxiliary support of the battery cell. A strip-shaped groove is formed vertically on the side wall of the material handling bracket. The auxiliary block is slidably installed within the strip-shaped groove.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This utility model addresses the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by independently developing and designing an automated transfer machine for battery cells between different processing stations to improve battery cell production efficiency. Furthermore, by using auxiliary support and flexible contact methods for picking up and placing materials, it effectively reduces excessive compression of the battery cells during the picking and placing process, thus ensuring the quality of the battery cells.

[0017] This utility model aims to provide a material transfer section for use in battery manufacturing processes. This utility model is installed between two production stations on an automated battery cell production line and belongs to the category of material transfer and transportation machines in the automated battery cell production process. Specifically, this utility model includes a feeding conveyor belt, a feeding arm, a first lifting mechanism, a transfer mechanism, and a second lifting mechanism. The feeding conveyor belt is horizontally positioned and extends to the end of the previous production station to receive the battery cells exiting from it and simultaneously transport multiple battery cells one by one backward. The first and second lifting mechanisms are spaced apart at the rear section of the feeding conveyor belt. The transfer mechanism spans between the first and second lifting mechanisms. The feeding arm is mounted between the feeding conveyor belt and the first lifting mechanism and outputs linear power in both the horizontal and vertical directions to transfer the battery cells from the feeding conveyor belt to the first lifting mechanism. The first lifting mechanism drives the received battery cells vertically... The lifting arm moves upwards, approaching the transfer mechanism. After the transfer mechanism picks up the battery cell from the first lifting mechanism, it moves linearly to the second lifting mechanism. The second lifting mechanism then picks up the battery cell and drives it to move vertically downwards for use by subsequent production stations. This structure achieves automatic battery cell pickup, transfer, upward transport, horizontal transport, and downward transport, effectively improving the efficiency of battery cell transfer between different workstations. Specifically, addressing the issue of battery surface deformation due to external pressure affecting cell quality, this invention employs a vacuum adsorption method for the loading arm and transfer mechanism used for battery cell pickup and dispensing. The battery cell is retrieved by utilizing the upward suction force generated by vacuum negative pressure to hold the battery cell surface. Compared to traditional mechanical clamping methods, this effectively reduces the squeezing force on the battery cell surface during clamping, thus reducing battery cell deformation. Furthermore, the transfer mechanism of this invention features a flexible, buffered contact retrieval function. The retrieval bracket of the transfer mechanism is slidably connected vertically to the outer wall of the lifting cylinder and is connected to a horizontally extending support plate at the top of the lifting cylinder via an elastic column. The retrieval bracket and the suction head mounted on it are in a vertically movable state. During the retrieval process, when the suction head contacts the battery cell surface, the elastic column provides elastic buffering to avoid excessive squeezing upon contact with the battery cell. This flexible contact material handling method, which piezoelectrically contacts the cell surface, effectively ensures the compression deformation of the cell during the material handling process, thus guaranteeing cell quality. Furthermore, the feeding arm of this invention includes a first material handling component and a second material handling component, which are spaced apart and simultaneously contact the cell surface to complete the material handling action. Notably, the second material handling component is fixedly mounted on a connecting plate, and the first material handling component moves horizontally by adjusting the power output of the component, thus adjusting the distance between it and the second material handling component. This allows it to adapt to various cell types and sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is one of the three-dimensional structural diagrams of the concealed cover of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is the second three-dimensional structural diagram of the concealed cover of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure behind the concealed cover of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure behind the concealed cover of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is one of the three-dimensional structural diagrams of the loading arm of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is the second three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading arm of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the battery cell feeding head of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 This is the second three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery cell feeding head of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 This is the third three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery cell feeding head of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 11 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the lifting mechanism of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 12 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 13 for Figure 11 Enlarged structural diagram at point I.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer mechanism.

[0032] Figure 15 for Figure 14 Enlarged structural diagram at point II.

[0033] In the picture:

[0034] 1. Feeding conveyor belt; 2. Machine cover; 3. Feeding boom; 4. First lifting mechanism; 5. Transfer mechanism; 6. Second lifting mechanism;

[0035] 31. Feeding bracket; 32. First linear module; 33. Feeding slide; 34. Second linear module; 35. Cell picking head;

[0036] 351. Connecting plate; 352. Horizontal support plate; 353. Transmission belt; 354. Drive shaft; 355. Horizontal slide; 356. First cylinder; 357. First lifting seat; 358. First rotary motor; 359. First material handling support; 3510. First suction nozzle; 3511. Second cylinder; 3512. Second lifting seat; 3513. Second rotary motor; 3514. Second material handling support; 3515. Second suction nozzle;

[0037] 41. Lifting linear module; 42. Carrier; 43. Battery cell; 44. Suction hole; 45. Sensor; A. Carrier slot;

[0038] 51. Transfer bracket; 52. Transfer linear module; 53. Transfer slide; 54. Lifting cylinder; 55. Elastic column; 56. Material pick-up bracket; 57. Auxiliary block; 58. Suction head; B. Strip chute. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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 1

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model proposes an automatic battery cell feeding and transfer machine for automatic feeding during battery assembly production. It includes a feeding conveyor belt 1, a feeding arm 3, a first lifting mechanism 4, a transfer mechanism 5, and a second lifting mechanism 6. The feeding conveyor belt 1 is horizontally positioned and connected to the previous workstation to receive battery cells to be produced and to transport them linearly. The first lifting mechanism 4 and the second lifting mechanism 6 are spaced apart at the rear section of the feeding conveyor belt 1 and move vertically upwards and downwards respectively. The transfer mechanism 6 is horizontally positioned between the first lifting mechanism 4 and the second lifting mechanism 6 for linearly transferring battery cells. The feeding arm 3 is positioned between the feeding conveyor belt 1 and the first lifting mechanism 4 to transfer battery cells from the feeding conveyor belt 1 to the first lifting mechanism 4. Example 2

[0043] like Figures 6 to 10 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the feeding arm 3 of the present invention includes a feeding bracket 31, a first linear module 32, a feeding slide 33, a second linear module 34, and a battery cell picking head 35. The feeding bracket 31 is disposed at the rear end of the feeding strip 1 along its extension direction. The first linear module 32 is disposed parallel to and spaced apart on the side of the feeding bracket 31. The feeding slide 33 is slidably disposed on the feeding bracket 31 and connected to the output end of the first linear module 32. The second linear module 34 is disposed on the feeding slide 33 in a direction perpendicular to the first linear module 32. The battery cell picking head 35 is disposed on the second linear module 34 and is driven by the first linear module 32 and the second linear module 34 to move in the longitudinal and / or transverse directions in the horizontal plane.

[0044] The cell feeding head 35 includes a connecting plate 351, a horizontal support plate 352, an adjustment component, a first feeding component, and a second feeding component. The connecting plate 351 is vertically connected to the side wall of the second linear module 34. The horizontal support plate 352 is horizontally disposed at the bottom of the connecting plate 351. The adjustment component is disposed on the connecting plate 351 and outputs power in the horizontal direction. The first feeding component is slidably disposed at the bottom of the horizontal support plate 352 and connected to the output end of the adjustment component. The second feeding component is disposed on the connecting plate 351 and spaced apart from the side of the first feeding component. The adjustment component adjusts the distance between the first and second feeding components.

[0045] The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment motor, a transmission belt 353, and a drive shaft 354. The adjustment motor is mounted on the side wall of the connecting plate 351. The drive shaft 354 is rotatably inserted into the connecting plate 351 and extends below the horizontal support plate 352. The transmission belt 353 is sleeved on the output shaft of the adjustment motor and the drive shaft 354, and the output shaft of the adjustment motor drives the drive shaft 354 to rotate through the transmission belt 353.

[0046] The first material handling assembly includes a horizontal slide 355, a first cylinder 356, a first lifting seat 357, a first rotary motor 358, a first material handling support 359, and a first suction nozzle 3510. The horizontal slide 355 is slidably connected to the lower part of a horizontal support plate 352 and threadedly connected to a drive shaft 354. When the drive shaft 354 rotates, it drives the horizontal slide 355 to move horizontally. The first cylinder 356 is mounted on the side wall of the horizontal slide 355 and outputs power in the vertical direction. The first lifting seat 357 is connected to the output end of the first cylinder 356. The first rotary motor 358 is mounted on the side wall of the first lifting seat 357, with its output shaft facing downwards. The first material handling support 359 is located below the first rotary motor 358, and the output shaft of the first rotary motor 358 extends downwards through the first material handling support 359. The first suction nozzle 3510 is mounted on the output shaft of the first rotary motor 358 and is used to adsorb and fix the battery cell.

[0047] The second material handling assembly includes a second cylinder 3511, a second lifting seat 3512, a second rotary motor 3513, a second material handling support 3514, and a second suction nozzle 3515. The second cylinder 3511 is mounted on the side wall of the connecting plate 351 and outputs power vertically. The second lifting seat 3512 is connected to the output end of the second cylinder 3511. The second rotary motor 3513 is mounted on the side wall of the second lifting seat 3512, with its output end facing downwards. The second material handling support 3514 is located below the second rotary motor 3513, and the output shaft of the second rotary motor 3513 extends downwards through the second material handling support 3514. The second suction nozzle 3515 is connected to the output shaft of the second rotary motor 3513 and is used to adsorb and fix the motor. Example 3

[0048] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, as an embodiment of the present invention, the first lifting mechanism 4 of the present invention includes a lifting linear module 41 and a carrier 42, wherein the lifting linear module 41 is vertically arranged and outputs power in the vertical direction; the carrier 42 is horizontally connected to the lifting linear module 41 and is driven by the lifting linear module 41 to move up and down.

[0049] The carrier 42 is provided with at least two inwardly recessed slots A for supporting and limiting the battery cell 43; the slot A is provided with at least two suction holes 44 for vacuum adsorption of the battery cell 43 in the slot A; the slot A is embedded with a sensor 45 for sensing the battery cell 43 in the slot A.

[0050] Furthermore, the structure of the second lifting mechanism 5 of this utility model is the same as that of the first lifting mechanism 4, so it will not be described in detail in this application. Example 4

[0051] like Figures 14 to 15 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism 5 of the present invention includes a transfer bracket 51, a transfer linear module 52, a transfer slide 53, and a third material picking component. The transfer bracket 51 is horizontally arranged; the transfer linear module 52 is arranged on the transfer bracket 51; the transfer slide 53 is slidably arranged on the transfer linear module 52 and connected to the output end of the transfer linear module 52; and the third material picking component is arranged on the transfer slide 53.

[0052] The third material handling assembly includes at least two sets, which are arranged on a horizontally extending support plate at the bottom of the transfer slide 53. Each third material handling assembly includes a lifting cylinder 54, a spring column 55, a material handling bracket 56, an auxiliary block 57, and a material handling head 58. The lifting cylinder 54 is vertically mounted at the bottom of the horizontal support plate, and a horizontally extending support plate is provided on its side wall. The material handling bracket 56 is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder 54 and is driven to move up and down by the lifting cylinder 54. The spring column 55 is vertically mounted on the bottom of the transfer slide 53. A direct connection is made between the horizontally extending support plate and the material-picking bracket 56 for elastic buffering; the bottom of the material-picking bracket 56 has a U-shaped opening structure; the auxiliary block 57 and the material-picking head 58 are arranged inside the U-shaped opening structure of the material-picking bracket 56; the bottom of the material-picking head 58 is provided with a suction hole, which is used to adsorb and fix the battery cell by vacuum negative pressure; the auxiliary block 57 is located on the side of the material-picking head 58 for auxiliary support of the battery cell; a strip-shaped groove B is opened on the side wall of the material-picking bracket 56 in the vertical direction; the auxiliary block 57 is slidably installed in the strip-shaped groove B.

[0053] Furthermore, this utility model designs an automated transfer mechanism for battery cells between different processing stations to improve battery cell production efficiency. Through auxiliary support and flexible contact methods for material handling, it effectively reduces excessive compression of the battery cells during the handling process, ensuring battery cell quality. This utility model aims to provide a material transfer section for use in battery manufacturing processes. This utility model is installed between two production stations on an automated battery cell production line and belongs to the category of material transfer and transportation machines in the automated battery cell production process.Specifically, this utility model includes a feeding conveyor belt, a feeding arm, a first lifting mechanism, a transfer mechanism, and a second lifting mechanism. The feeding conveyor belt is horizontally positioned and extends to the end of the previous production station to receive the battery cells it delivers, and simultaneously transports multiple battery cells one by one backward. The first and second lifting mechanisms are spaced apart at the rear of the feeding conveyor belt. The transfer mechanism spans between the first and second lifting mechanisms. The feeding arm is positioned between the feeding conveyor belt and the first lifting mechanism, and outputs linear power in both the lateral and longitudinal directions to transfer the battery cells from the feeding conveyor belt to the first lifting mechanism. The first lifting mechanism then drives the received battery cells vertically... The lifting arm moves upwards, approaching the transfer mechanism. After the transfer mechanism picks up the battery cell from the first lifting mechanism, it moves linearly to the second lifting mechanism. The second lifting mechanism then picks up the battery cell and drives it to move vertically downwards for use by subsequent production stations. This structure achieves automatic battery cell pickup, transfer, upward transport, horizontal transport, and downward transport, effectively improving the efficiency of battery cell transfer between different workstations. Specifically, addressing the issue of battery surface deformation due to external pressure affecting cell quality, this invention employs a vacuum adsorption method for the loading arm and transfer mechanism used for battery cell pickup and dispensing. The battery cell is retrieved by utilizing the upward suction force generated by vacuum negative pressure to hold the battery cell surface. Compared to traditional mechanical clamping methods, this effectively reduces the squeezing force on the battery cell surface during clamping, thus reducing battery cell deformation. Furthermore, the transfer mechanism of this invention features a flexible, buffered contact retrieval function. The retrieval bracket of the transfer mechanism is slidably connected vertically to the outer wall of the lifting cylinder and is connected to a horizontally extending support plate at the top of the lifting cylinder via an elastic column. The retrieval bracket and the suction head mounted on it are in a vertically movable state. During the retrieval process, when the suction head contacts the battery cell surface, the elastic column provides elastic buffering to avoid excessive squeezing upon contact with the battery cell. This flexible contact material handling method, which piezoelectrically contacts the cell surface, effectively ensures the compression deformation of the cell during the material handling process, thus guaranteeing cell quality. Furthermore, the feeding arm of this invention includes a first material handling component and a second material handling component, which are spaced apart and simultaneously contact the cell surface to complete the material handling action. Notably, the second material handling component is fixedly mounted on a connecting plate, and the first material handling component moves horizontally by adjusting the power output of the component, thus adjusting the distance between it and the second material handling component. This allows it to adapt to various cell types and sizes.

[0054] 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 automatic cell feeding transfer machine for automatic feeding in battery assembly production, characterized in that: Including the feeding belt (1), the feeding arm (3), the first lifting mechanism (4), the transfer mechanism (5) and the second lifting mechanism (6), wherein, The feeding belt (1) is horizontally arranged and is connected with the previous work station, used for receiving the battery cell to be produced and linearly transmitting the battery cell; The first lifting mechanism (4) and the second lifting mechanism (6) are arranged at the rear section of the feeding belt (1) and are vertically moved respectively; The transfer mechanism (5) is horizontally arranged between the first lifting mechanism (4) and the second lifting mechanism (6), used for linearly transferring the battery cell; The feeding arm (3) is arranged between the feeding belt (1) and the first lifting mechanism (4), used for transferring the battery cell from the feeding belt (1) to the first lifting mechanism (4).

2. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 1, wherein: The feeding arm (3) includes the feeding support (31), the first linear module (32), the feeding slide (33), the second linear module (34) and the battery cell taking head (35), wherein the feeding support (31) is arranged at the rear section of the feeding belt (1) along the extension direction of the feeding belt (1); the first linear module (32) is arranged in parallel and spaced apart on the side of the feeding support (31); the feeding slide (33) is slidably arranged on the feeding support (31) and is connected with the output end of the first linear module (32); the second linear module (34) is arranged on the feeding slide (33) along the direction perpendicular to the first linear module (32); the battery cell taking head (35) is arranged on the second linear module (34) and is driven by the first linear module (32) and the second linear module (34) to move in the horizontal plane along the longitudinal direction and / or the transverse direction.

3. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 2, wherein: The battery cell taking head (35) includes the connecting plate (351), the horizontal support plate (352), the adjusting assembly, the first taking assembly and the second taking assembly, wherein the connecting plate (351) is vertically connected on the side wall of the second linear module (34); the horizontal support plate (352) is horizontally arranged on the bottom of the connecting plate (351); the adjusting assembly is arranged on the connecting plate (351) and outputs power in the horizontal direction; the first taking assembly is slidably arranged on the bottom of the horizontal support plate (352) and is connected with the output end of the adjusting assembly; the second taking assembly is arranged on the connecting plate (351) and is spaced apart from the side of the first taking assembly; the adjusting assembly adjusts the distance between the first taking assembly and the second taking assembly.

4. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 3, wherein: The adjusting assembly includes the adjusting motor, the transmission belt (353) and the driving shaft (354), wherein the adjusting motor is arranged on the side wall of the connecting plate (351); the driving shaft (354) is rotatably inserted into the connecting plate (351) and extends below the horizontal support plate (352); the transmission belt (353) is sleeved on the output shaft of the adjusting motor and the driving shaft (354), and the output shaft of the adjusting motor drives the driving shaft (354) to rotate through the transmission belt (353).

5. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 4, wherein: The first material taking assembly comprises a horizontal sliding seat (355), a first air cylinder (356), a first lifting seat (357), a first rotary motor (358), a first material taking support (359) and a first suction nozzle (3510). The horizontal sliding seat (355) is slidably connected to the lower part of the horizontal support plate (352) and is threadedly connected with the driving shaft (354). When the driving shaft (354) rotates, the horizontal sliding seat (355) is driven to move horizontally. The first air cylinder (356) is arranged on the side wall of the horizontal sliding seat (355) and outputs power in the vertical direction. The first lifting seat (357) is connected to the output end of the first air cylinder (356). The first rotary motor (358) is arranged on the side wall of the first lifting seat (357) and the output shaft is arranged downward. The first material taking support (359) is arranged on the lower part of the first rotary motor (358) and the output shaft of the first rotary motor (358) extends downward through the first material taking support (359). The first suction nozzle (3510) is arranged on the output shaft of the first rotary motor (358) and is used for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell.

6. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 3, wherein: The second material taking assembly comprises a second air cylinder (3511), a second lifting seat (3512), a second rotary motor (3513), a second material taking support (3514) and a second suction nozzle (3515). The second air cylinder (3511) is arranged on the side wall of the connecting plate (351) and outputs power in the vertical direction. The second lifting seat (3512) is connected to the output end of the second air cylinder (3511). The second rotary motor (3513) is arranged on the side wall of the second lifting seat (3512) and the output end is arranged downward. The second material taking support (3514) is arranged on the lower part of the second rotary motor (3513) and the output shaft of the second rotary motor (3513) extends downward through the second material taking support (3514). The second suction nozzle (3515) is connected to the output shaft of the second rotary motor (3513) and is used for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell.

7. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 1, wherein: The first lifting mechanism (4) comprises a lifting linear module (41) and a carrier seat (42). The lifting linear module (41) is vertically arranged and outputs power in the vertical direction. The carrier seat (42) is horizontally connected to the lifting linear module (41) and is driven by the lifting linear module (41) to move up and down.

8. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 7, wherein: The carrier seat (42) is provided with at least two inwardly recessed carrier grooves (A) for carrying the limiting battery cell (43). The carrier groove (A) is provided with at least two suction holes (44) for vacuum adsorbing the battery cell (43) in the carrier groove (A) downward. The carrier groove (A) is embedded with an inductor (45) for sensing the battery cell (43) in the carrier groove (A).

9. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 1, wherein: The transfer mechanism (5) comprises a transfer support (51), a transfer linear module (52), a transfer sliding seat (53) and a third material taking assembly, wherein the transfer support (51) is horizontally arranged; the transfer linear module (52) is arranged on the transfer support (51); the transfer sliding seat (53) is slidably arranged on the transfer linear module (52) and connected with the output end of the transfer linear module (52); and the third material taking assembly is arranged on the transfer sliding seat (53).

10. The automatic cell loading transfer machine of claim 9, wherein: The third material taking assembly comprises at least two groups, and the at least two groups of third material taking assemblies are arranged on the horizontally extending horizontal support plates at the bottom of the transfer sliding seat (53); the third material taking assembly comprises a lifting cylinder (54), a spring column (55), a material taking support (56), an auxiliary block (57) and a material taking head (58), wherein the lifting cylinder (54) is vertically arranged at the bottom of the horizontal support plate, and a horizontally extending support plate is arranged on the side wall of the lifting cylinder (54); the material taking support (56) is connected with the output end of the lifting cylinder (54) and driven by the lifting cylinder (54) to move up and down; the spring column (55) is vertically connected between the horizontally extending support plate and the material taking support (56) and used for elastic buffering; the bottom of the material taking support (56) is in a U-shaped opening structure; the auxiliary block (57) and the material taking head (58) are arranged in the U-shaped opening structure of the material taking support (56); the bottom of the material taking head (58) is provided with a suction hole for adsorbing and fixing the battery cell through vacuum negative pressure; the auxiliary block (57) is located at the side of the material taking head (58) and used for auxiliary supporting the battery cell; a strip-shaped sliding groove (B) is formed in the vertical direction on the side wall of the material taking support (56); and the auxiliary block (57) is slidably arranged in the strip-shaped sliding groove (B).

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