Assembly device and battery production system

Abstract

The utility model provides an assembling device and a battery production system, a device base body is used for bearing a tool plate, a visual unit is used for obtaining image data of the tool plate based on a visual device, the image data comprises position information of the tool plate, and a carrier unit bears assembling parts based on a carrier main body. And the assembling unit is used for assembling a plurality of types of assembling parts on the tool plate based on at least one assembling robot. The visual unit recognizes the accurate position of the tool plate, the carrier unit achieves feeding of nuts and gaskets, and an assembly robot of the assembly unit sequentially grabs the nuts and the gaskets and places the nuts and the gaskets into the tool plate. An assembling robot of the assembling unit sequentially grabs a battery back plate, a base plate and a plug on a corresponding carrier body and places the battery back plate, the base plate and the plug into a tool plate, the carrier unit achieves feeding of positioning pins, the assembling robot of the assembling unit grabs the positioning pins to be accurately inserted into the battery back plate, and therefore automatic assembling of the battery back plate and related accessories can be achieved, the assembling requirement is met, and the assembling efficiency is improved. The assembly efficiency is improved and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery technology, and in particular to assembly equipment and battery production systems. Background Technology

[0002] As the core component of a flow battery system, the performance and reliability of the flow battery stack directly affect the overall system's operating efficiency and lifespan. The battery backsheet and related accessories are critical components of the flow battery stack, and their assembly precision and efficiency are essential to the stack's performance.

[0003] Traditional manual assembly methods suffer from low efficiency, high labor intensity, and low precision, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production and prone to major quality problems such as electrolyte leakage.

[0004] Therefore, achieving efficient and high-precision automated assembly of the battery backsheet and related accessories is key to improving the production quality and efficiency of flow battery stacks. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an assembly device and a battery production system to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] This application provides an assembly apparatus suitable for battery backsheets, the assembly apparatus comprising:

[0007] A device base, the device base being configured to support a tooling plate;

[0008] A vision unit, the vision unit including at least one vision device, the vision unit being configured to acquire image data of the tooling plate based on at least one vision device, the image data including position information of the tooling plate;

[0009] A carrier unit, the carrier unit including at least one carrier body, the carrier unit being configured to carry at least one assembly component based on at least one of the carrier bodies;

[0010] An assembly unit, comprising at least one assembly robot, the assembly unit being configured to assemble several types of assembly components on the tooling plate based on at least one of the assembly robots.

[0011] In one embodiment, the device base includes:

[0012] Supporting substrate;

[0013] A transport mechanism movably mounted on the support base, the transport mechanism being configured to carry a tooling plate and to move the position of the tooling plate relative to the support base;

[0014] The vision unit is configured to acquire image data of the tooling plate in the transport mechanism based on at least one of the vision devices.

[0015] In one embodiment, the transport mechanism includes a drive mechanism and a conveyor belt movably mounted to the support base. The drive mechanism is mounted to the support base and is motive-connected to the conveyor belt for driving the conveyor belt to move relative to the support base. The conveyor belt is configured to carry a tooling plate; and / or

[0016] The tooling plate has a bearing surface, and the assembly unit is configured to assemble several types of assembly parts on the bearing surface of the tooling plate based on at least one of the assembly robots.

[0017] In one embodiment, the carrier unit includes a plurality of carrier bodies, each of the carrier bodies being configured to carry one of the assembly components.

[0018] In one embodiment, the types of assembly components include at least one of battery backplate, nut, washer, locating pin, pad, and plug.

[0019] In one embodiment, the vehicle body is configured as at least one of a vibratory feeder and a tooling vehicle.

[0020] In one embodiment, the vehicle unit includes:

[0021] A first tooling vehicle, configured to carry a plurality of battery backsheets; and / or

[0022] A second tooling carriage, configured to carry a plurality of pads; and / or,

[0023] A third tooling vehicle, configured to carry a plurality of plugs; and / or,

[0024] A first vibratory feeder, configured to carry a plurality of nuts; and / or,

[0025] A second vibratory plate, configured to carry a plurality of pads; and / or,

[0026] A third vibratory plate, configured to support a number of locating pins.

[0027] In one embodiment, the vehicle unit includes:

[0028] A first assembly robot, configured to assemble nuts and washers on a tooling plate; and / or

[0029] A second assembly robot, configured to assemble locating pins on the battery backplate; and / or,

[0030] A third assembly robot is configured to assemble a battery backplate, pad, and plug onto a tooling plate.

[0031] In one embodiment, the vision unit includes at least one support column, and at least one vision device is disposed on the top of at least one of the support columns.

[0032] This application provides a battery production system, which includes the assembly device.

[0033] In the aforementioned assembly device and battery production system, the tooling plate can be transported to a suitable workstation position via the device base. The vision unit identifies the precise position of the tooling plate, and the carrier unit uses the corresponding carrier body to load nuts and washers. The assembly robot of the assembly unit sequentially picks up the nuts and washers and places them into the tooling plate. Next, the tooling plate can move to the next workstation position. The vision unit identifies the precise position of the tooling plate, and the assembly robot of the assembly unit sequentially picks up the battery backplate, pad, and plug from the corresponding carrier body and places them into the tooling plate. The carrier unit also uses the corresponding carrier body to load positioning pins, and the assembly robot of the assembly unit picks up the positioning pins and precisely inserts them into the battery backplate.

[0034] After one battery backsheet is assembled, the tooling plate is transported out by the device base and the above process is repeated to realize the automated assembly of the next battery backsheet. This can realize the automated assembly of battery backsheets and related accessories, meet product assembly requirements, improve assembly efficiency, and reduce labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an assembly apparatus provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 2 For example Figure 1 A perspective view of the assembly device's base.

[0037] Figure 3 For example Figure 1 A perspective view of a partial structure of the assembly device.

[0038] Icon labels:

[0039] 1000, Device base; 2000, Tooling plate; 3000, Vision unit; 4000, Carrier unit; 5000, Assembly unit;

[0040] 1100, Supporting base; 1200, Transportation mechanism;

[0041] 4100. Vehicle body; 4110. Vibratory feeder; 4120. Tooling vehicle;

[0042] 5100, First assembly robot; 5200, Second assembly robot; 5300, Third assembly robot. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0045] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0049] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application provides an assembly device suitable for battery backsheets. The assembly device includes a device base 1000, a vision unit 3000, a carrier unit 4000, and an assembly unit 5000. The device base 1000 is configured to support a tooling plate 2000. The support method can be a fixed-position support method or a movable-position support method. Therefore, the device base 1000 can be designed as a fixed platform, a transport platform, or other suitable structure as needed, without limitation. For example, in one embodiment, the device base 1000 may include a support base 1100 and a transport mechanism 1200. The transport mechanism 1200 is movably mounted on the support base 1100, enabling the transport mechanism 1200 to provide movement functionality for the tooling plate 2000 based on its mobility relative to the support base 1100.

[0050] Therefore, based on the movable assembly of the transport mechanism 1200 on the support base 1100, the transport mechanism 1200 can be configured to carry the tooling plate 2000 and move the position of the tooling plate 2000 relative to the support base 1100. That is, when the transport mechanism 1200 moves relative to the support base 1100, it can synchronously drive the tooling plate 2000 on it to move relative to the support base 1100, thereby realizing the movement of the position of the tooling plate 2000.

[0051] In one embodiment, the transport mechanism 1200 may include a drive mechanism and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is movably mounted to the support base 1100, and the drive mechanism is mounted to the support base 1100. The drive mechanism is driven to the conveyor belt and is used to drive the conveyor belt to move relative to the support base 1100. The conveyor belt is configured to carry the tooling plate 2000. Alternatively, the transport mechanism 1200 may also include a drive mechanism and a transport platform, etc., with the movement of the tooling plate 2000 achieved by the movement of the transport platform by the drive mechanism. Those skilled in the art can select appropriate transport methods and structural designs according to actual needs, and no limitations are imposed here.

[0052] Continue reading Figure 1 As shown, the vision unit 3000 may include at least one vision device, and the vision unit 3000 is configured to acquire image data of the tooling plate 2000 based on at least one vision device, the image data including position information of the tooling plate 2000. In one embodiment, the vision unit 3000 includes at least one support column, and at least one vision device is disposed on the top of at least one support column; for example, each support column is used to house one vision device.

[0053] Therefore, when the vision device uses a camera or similar device, it can acquire image data of the tooling plate 2000 according to preset control logic. Using a suitable processing device, it can acquire the position information of the tooling plate 2000 contained in the image data. This acquired position information is then used as a position guide for assembling various components. For example, the vision unit 3000 can be configured to acquire image data of the tooling plate 2000 in the transport mechanism 1200 based on at least one of the vision devices, thereby acquiring image data of the tooling plate 2000 being transported to any position within the transport mechanism 1200.

[0054] Continue reading Figure 1 As shown, the carrier unit 4000 includes at least one carrier body 4100, which is configured to carry at least one assembly component based on the at least one carrier body 4100. For example, in one embodiment, the assembly component includes at least one of a battery backplate, nut, washer, locating pin, pad, and plug. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the carrier unit 4000 includes a plurality of carrier bodies 4100, each carrier body 4100 being configured to carry one type of assembly component. In one embodiment, the carrier body 4100 is configured as at least one of a vibratory feeder 4110 and a tooling carriage 4120, for example, depending on the different characteristics of different types of components, the vibratory feeder 4110 or the tooling carriage 4120 is used to carry different types of components.

[0055] In one embodiment, the carrier unit 4000 includes a first tooling carriage 4120, a second tooling carriage 4120, a third tooling carriage 4120, a first vibratory feeder 4110, a second vibratory feeder 4110, and a third vibratory feeder 4110. The first tooling carriage 4120 is configured to carry a plurality of battery backsheets. The second tooling carriage 4120 is configured to carry a plurality of pads. The third tooling carriage 4120 is configured to carry a plurality of plugs. The first vibratory feeder 4110 is configured to carry a plurality of nuts. The second vibratory feeder 4110 is configured to carry a plurality of gaskets. The third vibratory feeder 4110 is configured to carry a plurality of locating pins.

[0056] The assembly unit 5000 includes at least one assembly robot and is configured to assemble several types of assembly parts on the tooling plate 2000 based on at least one of the assembly robots. The tooling plate 2000 has a bearing surface; therefore, the assembly unit 5000 is configured to assemble several types of assembly parts on the bearing surface of the tooling plate 2000 based on at least one of the assembly robots.

[0057] In one embodiment, the carrier unit 4000 may include a first assembly robot 5100, a second assembly robot 5200, and a third assembly robot 5300. The first assembly robot 5100 is configured to assemble nuts and washers on the tooling plate 2000, the second assembly robot 5200 is configured to assemble locating pins on the battery backplate, and the third assembly robot 5300 is configured to assemble the battery backplate, pad, and plug on the tooling plate 2000.

[0058] See Figure 1 As shown, during the automatic assembly of the battery backsheet, the tooling plate 2000 can be transported to a suitable workstation position via the device base 1000. The vision unit 3000 recognizes the precise position of the tooling plate 2000, and the carrier unit 4000 uses the corresponding carrier body 4100 to load nuts and washers. The assembly robot of the assembly unit 5000 sequentially picks up the nuts and washers and places them into the tooling plate 2000. Next, the tooling plate 2000 can move to the next workstation position. The vision unit 3000 recognizes the precise position of the tooling plate 2000, and the assembly robot of the assembly unit 5000 sequentially picks up the battery backsheet, gasket, and plug from the corresponding carrier body 4100 and places them into the tooling plate 2000. The carrier unit 4000 uses the corresponding carrier body 4100 to load the positioning pins, and the assembly robot of the assembly unit 5000 picks up the positioning pins and precisely inserts them into the battery backsheet.

[0059] After one battery backsheet is assembled, the tooling plate 2000 is transported out by the device base 1000 and the above process is repeated to realize the automated assembly of the next battery backsheet. This enables the automated assembly of battery backsheets and related accessories, meets product assembly requirements, improves assembly efficiency, and reduces labor intensity.

[0060] This application provides a battery production system, which includes the assembly device. Since the specific structure, functional principle, and technical effects of the assembly device have been described in detail above, they will not be repeated here. Any technical content related to the assembly device is subject to the foregoing description and is not limited herein.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An assembly device, characterized in that, The assembly device includes: A device base, the device base being configured to support a tooling plate; A vision unit, the vision unit including at least one vision device, the vision unit being configured to acquire image data of the tooling plate based on at least one vision device, the image data including position information of the tooling plate; A carrier unit, the carrier unit including at least one carrier body, the carrier unit being configured to carry at least one assembly component based on at least one of the carrier bodies; An assembly unit, comprising at least one assembly robot, the assembly unit being configured to assemble several types of assembly components on the tooling plate based on at least one of the assembly robots.

2. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device base includes: Supporting substrate; A transport mechanism movably mounted on the support base, the transport mechanism being configured to carry a tooling plate and to move the position of the tooling plate relative to the support base; The vision unit is configured to acquire image data of the tooling plate in the transport mechanism based on at least one of the vision devices.

3. The assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transport mechanism includes a drive mechanism and a conveyor belt, the conveyor belt being movably mounted to the support base, the drive mechanism being mounted to the support base and drivenly connected to the conveyor belt for driving the conveyor belt to move relative to the support base, the conveyor belt being configured to carry a tooling plate; and / or The tooling plate has a bearing surface, and the assembly unit is configured to assemble several types of assembly parts on the bearing surface of the tooling plate based on at least one of the assembly robots.

4. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier unit includes a plurality of carrier bodies, each of which is configured to carry one of the assembly components.

5. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The types of assembly components include at least one of the following: battery backplate, nut, washer, locating pin, pad, and plug.

6. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body is configured as at least one of a vibratory feeder and a tooling vehicle.

7. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle unit includes: A first tooling vehicle, configured to carry a plurality of battery backsheets; and / or A second tooling carriage, configured to carry a plurality of pads; and / or, A third tooling vehicle, configured to carry a plurality of plugs; and / or, A first vibratory feeder, configured to carry a plurality of nuts; and / or, A second vibratory plate, configured to carry a plurality of pads; and / or, A third vibratory plate, configured to support a number of locating pins.

8. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle unit includes: A first assembly robot, configured to assemble nuts and washers on a tooling plate; and / or A second assembly robot, configured to assemble locating pins on the battery backplate; and / or, A third assembly robot is configured to assemble a battery backplate, pad, and plug onto a tooling plate.

9. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vision unit includes at least one support column, and at least one vision device is disposed on the top of at least one of the support columns.

10. A battery production system, characterized in that, The battery production system includes the assembly apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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