Multi-size battery piece assembly production equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to production equipment, belongs to the technical field of battery production, and particularly relates to multi-size battery piece assembly production equipment which comprises a base, a plurality of conveying platforms are arranged on the base, and a plurality of supporting brackets are arranged on the base. A gantry module placing mechanical arm and a gantry module welding mechanical arm are arranged on the multiple supporting brackets correspondingly, and the feeding assembly comprises a feeding box, a motor, a rotating column, a belt and a placing plate; according to the battery piece feeding device, the gantry module placing mechanical arm is matched with the feeding assembly, the battery pieces are moved to the position above the feeding box through the feeding assembly, and the battery pieces are moved to the conveying platform through the gantry module placing mechanical arm, so that automatic feeding of the battery pieces is achieved, and the production efficiency of the device is improved; and through cooperation of the conveying platform and the gantry module welding mechanical arm, the placed battery pieces are automatically welded, the welding efficiency of the device is improved, and therefore the practicability of the device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery production technology, specifically a multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Because there are many types of solar cells, their sizes also vary. Therefore, multi-size solar cell assembly and production equipment is needed in the solar cell production process.

[0003] Conventional solar cell production equipment is incompatible with sizes other than standard cell sizes and irregular shapes. Other non-standard sized solar cells, especially thin-film solar cells, flexible cells, irregularly shaped cells, and non-standard cell modules, including non-standard cell module placement and welding, non-standard cell and interconnect welding, non-standard cell module and busbar welding, and non-standard cell module tail welding, are generally produced manually or semi-automatically. Due to the complexity of the product manufacturing process, manual assembly is often used, which often leads to problems such as misplacement, omissions, and poor welding consistency, resulting in low production efficiency.

[0004] Based on this, this utility model proposes a multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment. This equipment can automatically place and feed battery cells using a feeding component in conjunction with a gantry module placement robotic arm. The placed battery cells are then moved to the underside of the gantry module welding robotic arm via a conveyor platform, where the robotic arm automatically welds the battery cells, thereby improving the production efficiency of the device.

[0006] The technical solution to achieve the purpose of this utility model is: a multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment, including a base, a plurality of conveying platforms on the base, a placement and positioning system on the base, and multiple placement and positioning systems can be configured to improve efficiency, and also includes;

[0007] The feeding assembly includes a feeding box, a motor, rotating columns, belts, and placement plates. The feeding box is fixedly connected to the base, the motor is fixedly connected to the feeding box, two rotating columns are rotatably connected inside the feeding box, the rotating columns are fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, two belts are sleeved between the two rotating columns, and multiple placement plates are fixedly connected to the two belts.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding assembly further includes through slots and a fixing plate. Multiple through slots are respectively opened on multiple placement plates, and the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the feeding box. Multiple feeding assemblies can be configured to improve efficiency.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding assembly further includes an electric push rod, which is fixedly connected to the feeding box.

[0010] Preferably, the feeding assembly further includes a rotating door and a collection box, wherein the rotating door is rotatably connected to the feeding box and the collection box is fixedly connected to the feeding box.

[0011] Preferably, the base is provided with multiple support brackets, and the multiple support brackets are respectively provided with a gantry module placement robot arm and a gantry module welding robot arm.

[0012] Preferably, the gantry module welding robotic arm is equipped with a welding positioning system and a welding head.

[0013] Preferably, the conveying platform is arranged according to the size of the battery cells and adopts a structure with multiple built-in vacuum chambers and corresponding vacuum holes on the surface.

[0014] Preferably, the placement and positioning system uses image recognition, sensors, and mechanical methods to position the battery cells, and the welding and positioning system uses image recognition, sensors, and mechanical methods to position the battery cells.

[0015] Preferably, the gantry module placement robotic arm adopts an XY+ZR configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). ZR can be a single set or multiple sets to improve efficiency. The gantry module placement robotic arm has degrees of freedom correction in the four directions XYZR, and a vacuum suction cup is installed on the R axis.

[0016] Preferably, the gantry module placement robotic arm adopts an XY+Z configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). The R-axis is installed separately near the placement and positioning system. After the positioning detection is completed, the angle is corrected. The gantry module placement robotic arm has degrees of freedom correction in the XYZ directions, and a vacuum suction cup is installed on the Z-axis.

[0017] Preferably, the gantry module welding robot arm adopts an XY+ZR configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). ZR can be a single set or multiple sets to improve efficiency. The gantry module welding robot arm has degrees of freedom correction in the four directions of XYZR.

[0018] Preferably, the gantry module welding robot arm adopts an XY+Z configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). Z can be a single group or multiple groups to improve efficiency. The gantry module welding robot arm has degrees of freedom correction in the XYZ directions.

[0019] Preferably, the gantry module placement robotic arm and the gantry module welding robotic arm can be driven by a single X-axis or by a dual X-axis.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the significant advantages of this invention are:

[0021] Firstly, in this utility model, the gantry module placement robotic arm and the feeding component work together to move the battery cells to the top of the feeding box using the feeding component, and then move the battery cells to the conveying platform using the gantry module placement robotic arm, thereby realizing automatic feeding of the battery cells and improving the production efficiency of the device.

[0022] Secondly, in this utility model, the placement of battery cells is automatically welded by a gantry module welding robot arm, which improves the welding efficiency of the device and thus enhances its practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding component of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a frontal sectional view of the feeding component in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a right-side sectional view of the feeding component in this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Base; 2. Conveying platform; 3. Support bracket; 4. Gantry module placement robotic arm; 5. Gantry module welding robotic arm; 10. Feeding box; 11. Rotating door; 12. Motor; 13. Rotating column; 14. Belt; 15. Placement plate; 16. Through slot; 17. Fixing plate; 18. Electric push rod; 19. Collection box; 20. Placement positioning system; 21. Welding positioning system. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] This utility model provides an improved multi-size battery cell assembly and production equipment. The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0032] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment includes a base 1, a plurality of conveying platforms 2 on the base 1, the conveying platforms 2 being arranged in a linear array on the base 1, a placement and positioning system 20 on the base 1, and multiple placement and positioning systems 20 can be configured to improve efficiency, and also includes;

[0033] The feeding assembly includes a feeding box 10, a motor 12, rotating columns 13, belts 14, and placement plates 15. The feeding box 10 is fixedly connected to the base 1. The motor 12 is fixed to the feeding box 10 by bolts. Two rotating columns 13 are rotatably connected inside the feeding box 10 and are fixed to the output shaft of the motor 12 by couplings. Two belts 14 are sleeved between the two rotating columns 13. Multiple placement plates 15 are fixedly connected to the two belts 14. The spacing between two adjacent placement plates 15 is the same. The cross-section of the placement plate 15 is "H" shaped. Multiple feeding assemblies can be configured to improve efficiency.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the feeding assembly also includes a through slot 16 and a fixing plate 17. Multiple through slots 16 are respectively opened on multiple placement plates 15. The fixing plate 17 is fixedly connected to the feeding box 10. The fixing plate 17 is located directly below the rotating column 13 connected to the output shaft of the motor 12.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the feeding assembly also includes an electric push rod 18, which is fixed to the feeding box 10 by bolts. The electric push rod 18 pushes the tray from the placement plate 15 near the rotating door 11 to the placement plate 15 away from the rotating door 11, which facilitates the feeding of the battery cells on the tray.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the feeding assembly also includes a rotating door 11 and a collection box 19. The rotating door 11 is rotatably connected to the feeding box 10, and the collection box 19 is fixedly connected to the feeding box 10. The cross-section of the collection box 19 is U-shaped, and the collection box 19 is located directly below the belt 14.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the base 1 is provided with multiple support brackets 3, which are arranged in a linear array on the base 1. The multiple support brackets 3 are respectively provided with a gantry module placement robot arm 4 and a gantry module welding robot arm 5.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 1As shown, the gantry module welding robotic arm 5 is equipped with a welding positioning system 21 and a welding head. Depending on the weight, the welding head can be mounted on the Y-axis, Z-axis, or R-axis, with the load capacity of the Y-axis, Z-axis, and R-axis decreasing in that order.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the conveyor platform 2 is arranged according to the size of the battery cells and adopts a structure with multiple built-in vacuum chambers and corresponding vacuum holes on the surface. Its material is metal, which is used to adsorb the products; microporous ceramic material can also be used for adsorption.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the placement and positioning system 20 uses image recognition, sensors, and mechanical methods to position the battery cells, while the welding and positioning system 21 uses image recognition, sensors, and mechanical methods to position the battery cells.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gantry module placement robotic arm 4 adopts an XY+ZR configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). The gantry module placement robotic arm 4 has the degree of freedom to correct deviation in the four directions of XYZR, and a vacuum suction cup is installed on the R axis.

[0042] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gantry module placement robot arm 4 adopts an XY+Z configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). The R-axis is installed separately near the position of the placement and positioning system 20. After the positioning and detection are completed, the angle is corrected. The gantry module placement robot arm 4 corrects the degrees of freedom in the XYZ directions. A vacuum suction cup is installed on the Z-axis.

[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gantry module welding robotic arm 5 adopts an XY+ZR configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). ZR can be a single set or multiple sets to improve efficiency. The gantry module welding robotic arm 5 has degrees of freedom correction in the four directions of XYZR.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gantry module welding robotic arm 5 adopts an XY+Z configuration (X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis). Z can be a single group or multiple groups to improve efficiency. The gantry module welding robotic arm 5 has degrees of freedom correction in the XYZ directions.

[0045] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gantry module placement robotic arm 4 and the gantry module welding robotic arm 5 can be driven by a single X-axis or by a dual X-axis.

[0046] The specific working method is as follows: Place the battery cells on a tray, then open the rotating door 11 and place the tray on the placement plate 15 near the electric push rod 18. Then start the motor 12; its output shaft drives the rotating column 13 to rotate, and the belt 14 rotates accordingly, causing the placement plate 15 to move upwards. When the through slot 16 of the placement plate 15 is on the same plane as the output shaft of the electric push rod 18, start the electric push rod 18; its output shaft extends and embeds into the through slot 16, pushing the tray on the placement plate 15 to move away from the electric push rod 18. The tray moves along the fixed plate 17 to the placement plate 15 away from the electric push rod 18. At this time, the gantry module placement robot arm 4 can pick up the battery cells from the tray and place them on the placement positioning system 20. The placement positioning system 20 positions and detects the battery cells. After positioning and detection are completed, the gantry module placement robot arm 4 picks up the battery cells from the placement positioning system 20 and moves them to the conveyor belt. The cells are placed at the corresponding process requirements positions on platform 2, and the vacuum on the conveyor platform 2 adsorbs them. This process is repeated until the cells are arranged to form a battery cell array. After all the cells on the tray are picked up, motor 12 is started again to drive belt 14 to rotate, and the above operation is repeated to achieve automatic feeding of the cells. Empty trays are moved to the bottom of belt 14 along with placement plate 15, fall off placement plate 15 and fall into collection box 19 for easy collection by the user. The arranged battery cell array is transported by conveyor platform 2 to the bottom of gantry module welding robot arm 5. Gantry module welding robot arm 5, carrying welding positioning system 21, positions the arranged battery cell array and records the welding position image. Then, gantry module welding robot arm 5, carrying welding system, welds the battery cell array until welding is completed. Since there are multiple conveyor platforms 2, the above battery cell array arrangement and welding steps can be carried out in parallel, thereby greatly improving the working efficiency of the device.

[0047] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those described above, but also include technical solutions composed of equivalent substitutions of the above technical features. Matters not covered in this utility model are common knowledge to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with multiple conveying platforms (2), and the base (1) is provided with a placement and positioning system (20). Multiple placement and positioning systems (20) can be configured to improve efficiency, and also include; The feeding assembly includes a feeding box (10), a motor (12), rotating columns (13), belts (14), and placement plates (15). The feeding box (10) is fixedly connected to the base (1), the motor (12) is fixedly connected to the feeding box (10), two rotating columns (13) are rotatably connected inside the feeding box (10), the rotating columns (13) are fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (12), two belts (14) are sleeved between the two rotating columns (13), and multiple placement plates (15) are fixedly connected to the two belts (14). Multiple feeding assemblies can be configured to improve efficiency.

2. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with multiple support brackets (3), and the multiple support brackets (3) are respectively provided with a gantry module placement robot arm (4) and a gantry module welding robot arm (5). The gantry module welding robot arm (5) is provided with a welding positioning system (21) and a welding head.

3. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying platform (2) is arranged according to the size of the battery cells and adopts a structure with multiple built-in vacuum chambers and corresponding vacuum holes on the surface.

4. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The placement and positioning system (20) uses image recognition, sensors, and mechanical methods to position the battery cells, and the welding and positioning system (21) uses image recognition, sensors, and mechanical methods to position the battery cells.

5. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gantry module placement robotic arm (4) adopts an XY+ZR configuration, where X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis. The gantry module placement robotic arm (4) has a degree of freedom correction in the four directions of XYZR, and a vacuum suction cup is installed on the R axis.

6. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gantry module placement robot arm (4) adopts an XY+Z configuration, where X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis. The R-axis is installed separately near the position of the placement positioning system (20). After the positioning detection is completed, the angle correction is performed. The gantry module placement robot arm (4) has degrees of freedom correction in the XYZ directions. A vacuum suction cup is installed on the Z-axis.

7. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gantry module welding robot arm (5) adopts an XY+Z configuration, where X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, and Z represents the Z-axis. The gantry module welding robot arm (5) has a degree of freedom correction in the XYZ directions.

8. The multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gantry module welding robot arm (5) adopts an XY+ZR configuration, where X represents the X-axis, Y represents the Y-axis, Z represents the Z-axis, and R represents the rotation axis. The gantry module welding robot arm (5) has a degree of freedom correction in the four directions of XYZR.

9. A multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gantry module placement robot arm (4) and the gantry module welding robot arm (5) can be driven by a single X-axis or by a dual X-axis.

10. A multi-size battery cell assembly production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes a through slot (16), a fixing plate (17), an electric push rod (18), a rotating door (11), and a collection box (19). The through slots (16) are respectively opened on the placement plates (15). The fixing plate (17) is fixedly connected to the feeding box (10). The electric push rod (18) is fixedly connected to the feeding box (10). The rotating door (11) is rotatably connected to the feeding box (10). The collection box (19) is fixedly connected to the feeding box (10).

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