Overturning machine and battery module production line
By designing an automatic flipping machine, which utilizes rotating and fixed components to automatically flip battery modules, the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards associated with manual flipping are solved, thereby improving production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUATING HEFEI POWER TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, battery module flipping requires manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency and safety hazards.
Design a flipping machine including a bracket, a rotating component, and a fixing component. The rotating component enables the automatic flipping of the battery module, while the fixing component secures the battery module during the flipping process to prevent it from moving or falling. Sensors and controllers are used to ensure the stability and safety of the flipping.
It enables automatic flipping of battery modules, improving production efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing the safety of the production process.
Smart Images
Figure CN224153386U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery module technology, and more specifically, to a flipping machine and a battery module production line. Background Technology
[0002] Battery module flipping is an indispensable process step in battery production. Its main purpose is to meet the requirements of welding, testing, and assembly processes for module operating angles. In addition, it can improve production efficiency, ensure welding and testing quality, and optimize assembly processes.
[0003] However, existing technology requires manual flipping of the battery modules, which is inefficient and poses safety hazards. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flipping machine and a battery module production line, which can improve production efficiency and production safety.
[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a flipping machine, comprising:
[0007] support;
[0008] A rotating assembly, which is rotatably mounted on a bracket;
[0009] A fixing component is movably disposed on the rotating component and is used to fix and transport the battery module.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, the fixing component includes a first clamp and a second clamp; one or more of the first clamp and the second clamp are slidably connected to the rotating component and are close to or far from each other along a first direction;
[0011] The first clamping member is rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers that are parallel and spaced apart along the second direction, and / or the second clamping member is rotatably connected to a plurality of second rollers that are parallel and spaced apart along the second direction;
[0012] The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.
[0013] In an optional embodiment, the fixing component further includes a limiting member, which is movably connected to the first clamping member;
[0014] The second clamping member is provided with a mating groove; when the first clamping member and the second clamping member approach each other and clamp the battery module, the limiting member engages with the mating groove.
[0015] In an optional embodiment, the fixing component further includes a sensor disposed on the first clamping member or the second clamping member and a controller disposed on the first clamping member;
[0016] The sensor is used to detect the position of the battery module, and the controller is used to drive the movement of the limit components.
[0017] In an optional embodiment, the rotating assembly includes a first connector, and the first connector and the first clamping member are slidably connected.
[0018] And / or, the rotating assembly includes a second connector, which is slidably connected to a second clamping member.
[0019] In an optional embodiment, the first connector is provided with a first guide hole extending in a first direction; the first clamping member includes a first roller platform and a first guide portion, the first roller platform and the first guide portion being connected; the first roller platform is rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers; the first guide portion and the first guide hole are in sliding engagement;
[0020] And / or, the second connector is provided with a second guide hole extending along the first direction; the second clamping member includes a second roller platform and a second guide portion, the second roller platform and the second guide portion are connected; the second roller platform is rotatably connected to a plurality of second rollers; the second guide portion and the second guide hole are slidably engaged.
[0021] In an optional embodiment, the rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft, a first gear, and a second gear. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bracket, the first gear is sleeved on the rotating shaft and meshes with the second gear, and the second gear is movably connected to the fixing assembly.
[0022] In an alternative implementation, the diameter of the first gear is smaller than the diameter of the second gear.
[0023] Secondly, this utility model provides a battery module production line, including a battery module, a conveyor and the aforementioned flipping machine. The conveyor is used to transport the battery module to a fixed component and to receive the flipped battery module.
[0024] In an alternative implementation, the conveyor includes a movable platform that moves and abuts against a fixed component when the battery module moves to the movable platform.
[0025] The beneficial effects of the flipping machine and battery module production line provided by this utility model embodiment include:
[0026] This flipping machine includes a support frame, a rotating component, and a fixing component. The rotating component rotates to flip the battery module; the fixing component transports and secures the battery module, preventing it from moving or falling during the flipping process and improving safety. This invention achieves automatic flipping of battery modules by setting up a flipping machine, thereby improving battery module production efficiency and saving labor costs. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping machine provided in this embodiment;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the battery module production line provided in this embodiment;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor and battery module provided in this embodiment;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed component from a first-view perspective provided in this embodiment;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed component provided in this embodiment from a second perspective;
[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed component from a third-view perspective provided in this embodiment;
[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating assembly provided in this embodiment;
[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector and the second connector provided in this embodiment.
[0036] Icons: 100-Tilting machine; 110-Bracket; 120-Rotating assembly; 121-First connector; 1211-First guide hole; 122-Second connector; 1221-Second guide hole; 123-Shaft; 124-First gear; 125-Second gear; 130-Fixing assembly; 131-First clamping member; 1311-First roller platform; 1312-First guide part; 132-Second clamping member; 1321-Second roller platform; 1322-Second guide part; 133-First roller; 134-Second roller; 135-Limiting member; 136-Matching groove; 137-Sensor; 138-Controller; 200-Battery module production line; 210-Battery module; 220-Conveyor; 221-Moving platform. Detailed Implementation
[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0038] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0039] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.
[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0042] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0043] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping machine 100 provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery module production line 200 provided in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor 220 and battery module 210 provided in this embodiment. In the figure, the X direction is the first direction, the Y direction is the second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.
[0044] This utility model provides a battery module production line 200, which includes a battery module 210, a conveyor 220, and a flipping machine 100. The conveyor 220 transports the battery module 210 to the flipping machine 100, and then the flipping machine 100 flips the battery module 210. The flipping machine 100 transports the battery module 210 to the conveyor 220, and the conveyor 220 receives the flipped battery module 210.
[0045] Specifically, the flipping machine 100 includes a support 110, a rotating component 120, and a fixing component 130; the rotating component 120 is rotatably disposed on the support 110; the fixing component 130 is movably disposed on the rotating component 120 and is used to fix and transport the battery module 210. The conveyor 220 in this embodiment includes a movable platform 221.
[0046] When the battery module 210 moves to the movable platform 221, the movable platform 221 moves upward and approaches the fixed component 130, thus abutting against the fixed component 130. The movable platform 221 continues to transport the battery module 210, allowing the battery module 210 to move from the movable platform 221 to the fixed component 130. After the battery module 210 reaches the fixed component 130, the fixed component 130 fixes the battery module 210, and then the rotating component 120 rotates 180° to flip the battery module 210. In this embodiment, the fixed component 130 fixes the battery module 210 during the flipping process, thereby preventing the battery module 210 from falling during rotation and improving operational safety.
[0047] Further, please refer to Figures 1-6 , Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing component 130 provided in this embodiment from a first-view perspective; Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing component 130 provided in this embodiment from a second perspective; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed component 130 provided in this embodiment from a third-view perspective.
[0048] The fixing component 130 includes a first clamping member 131 and a second clamping member 132; one or more of the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 are slidably connected to the rotating component 120 and are close to or far from each other along a first direction.
[0049] After the movable platform 221 abuts against the first clamping member 131 or the second clamping member 132, and the battery module 210 is conveyed to the first clamping member 131 or the second clamping member 132, the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 move closer together to clamp the battery module 210, thereby preventing the battery module 210 from falling during the flipping process and improving the safety of the operation. After the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 clamp the battery module 210, the rotating assembly 120 rotates 180° to flip the battery module 210 up and down.
[0050] In this embodiment, the first clamping member 131 is rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers 133 arranged parallel and spaced apart along the second direction, and the second clamping member 132 is rotatably connected to a plurality of second rollers 134 arranged parallel and spaced apart along the second direction.
[0051] After the movable platform 221 and the first clamping member 131 come into contact, a motor can drive multiple first rollers 133, thereby allowing the battery module 210 to move from the movable platform 221 onto the first rollers 133. Furthermore, the first rollers 133 continue to rotate, allowing the battery module 210 to move to the center of the fixing assembly 130. After the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 clamp the battery module 210, the battery module 210 becomes more stable.
[0052] In this embodiment, the second clamping member 132 is rotatably connected to the second roller 134. Therefore, the movable platform 221 can also be abutted by the second clamping member 132, so that the battery module 210 can be moved from the movable platform 221 to the second roller 134.
[0053] It should be noted that when the movable platform 221 abuts against the first clamping member 131, the battery module 210 moves to the first clamping member 131; after the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 clamp the battery module 210 and flip it over, the battery module 210 is placed on the second clamping member 132. Subsequently, the second clamping member 132 abuts against the movable platform 221, and the second roller 134 on the second clamping member 132 rotates to transfer the flipped battery module 210 to the movable platform 221.
[0054] Similarly, the moving platform 221 can first transfer the battery module 210 to the second clamping member 132, and then place the battery module 210 on the first clamping member 131 after flipping it over. Therefore, in this embodiment, the rotating component 120 only needs to rotate 180° to complete one flip.
[0055] In other embodiments, only the first clamping member 131 may be rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers 133, or the second clamping member 132 may be connected to a plurality of second rollers 134.
[0056] Therefore, in other embodiments, the battery module 210 needs to be placed on the first clamp 131 or the second clamp 132 before and after flipping; in other embodiments, the rotating component 120 needs to rotate 360° to complete one flip.
[0057] Understandably, in this embodiment, the motor drives the first roller 133 and the second roller 134 to rotate. The first roller 133 can rotate continuously in one direction, and the second roller 134 can also rotate continuously in one direction; that is, the first roller 133 always receives the battery module 210, while the second clamping member 132 always moves out of the battery module 210. In other embodiments, the first roller 133 or the second roller 134 needs to rotate in opposite directions before and after the flipping.
[0058] According to the above, the fixing component 130 also includes a limiting member 135, which is movably connected to the first clamping member 131; the second clamping member 132 is provided with a mating groove 136; when the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 approach each other and clamp the battery module 210, the limiting member 135 engages with the mating groove 136.
[0059] Specifically, as the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 approach each other, the limiting member 135 moves towards the second clamping member 132, thereby engaging with the mating groove 136 on the second clamping member 132 to restrict the movement of the battery module 210 and prevent the battery module 210 from shifting or even falling off during the flipping process. After the flipping is completed, the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 move away from each other, and the limiting member 135 moves away from the second clamping member 132 to reset, so as to prevent the limiting member 135 from affecting the rotation of the first roller 133.
[0060] Understandably, the limiting member 135 is positioned between the two first rollers 133 on the side, and the mating groove 136 is positioned between the two second rollers 134 on the side, corresponding to the position of the limiting member 135. This prevents the battery module 210 from affecting the movement of the limiting member 135 during the process of the limiting member 135 approaching and engaging with the mating groove 136.
[0061] It should be noted that the fixing component 130 also includes a sensor 137 disposed on the first clamping member 131 or the second clamping member 132 and a controller 138 disposed on the first clamping member 131; the sensor 137 is used to detect the position of the battery module 210, and the controller 138 is used to drive the limiting member 135 to move. Since in this embodiment, both the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 are used to receive the battery module 210 transferred by the moving platform 221, both the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 are provided with a sensor 137.
[0062] When the battery module 210 moves to the middle of the first clamping member 131 or the second clamping member 132, the sensor 137 sends a signal to the controller 138. After receiving the signal, the controller 138 causes the limiting member 135 to move, thereby causing the limiting member 135 to engage with the mating groove 136.
[0063] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 are also driven by a motor. The sensor 137 also sends a signal to the motor so that when the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 approach each other, the limiting member 135 moves towards the second clamping member 132 at the same time, so that when the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 clamp the battery module 210, the limiting member 135 and the mating groove 136 engage.
[0064] Further, please refer to Figures 1-8 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating assembly 120 provided in this embodiment; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 provided in this embodiment.
[0065] In this embodiment, the rotating assembly 120 includes a first connector 121, which is slidably connected to a first clamping member 131; and the rotating assembly 120 includes a second connector 122, which is slidably connected to a second clamping member 132.
[0066] Specifically, the first connector 121 is provided with a first guide hole 1211 extending in a first direction; the first clamping member 131 includes a first roller platform 1311 and a first guide portion 1312, the first roller platform 1311 and the first guide portion 1312 are connected; the first roller platform 1311 is rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers 133; the first guide portion 1312 and the first guide hole 1211 are in sliding engagement.
[0067] Similarly, the second connector 122 is provided with a second guide hole 1221 extending along the first direction; the second clamping member 132 includes a second roller platform 1321 and a second guide portion 1322, the second roller platform 1321 and the second guide portion 1322 are connected; the second roller platform 1321 is rotatably connected to a plurality of second rollers 134; the second guide portion 1322 and the second guide hole 1221 are slidably engaged.
[0068] Therefore, this embodiment provides a first guide hole 1211 and a first guide portion 1312 to enable the first clamping member 131 to move along the first direction. Similarly, a second guide hole 1221 and a second guide portion 1322 are provided to enable the second clamping member 132 to move along the second direction. This ensures that the first clamping member 131 and the second clamping member 132 can hold the battery module 210, preventing either the first clamping member 131 or the second clamping member 132 from moving in other directions, which could cause the battery module 210 to shift due to unstable clamping during the flipping process, thereby improving the safety of the operation.
[0069] It should be noted that the first roller platform 1311 and the second roller 134 are provided with receiving grooves to respectively receive the first roller 133 and the second roller 134.
[0070] In other embodiments, only the first connecting member 121 may be provided, with the first clamping member 131 movably connected to the first connecting member 121, and the second clamping member 132 fixed, so that the first clamping member 131 moves closer to the second clamping member 132. In other embodiments, a second connecting member 122 may also be provided, with the second clamping member 132 movably connected to the second connecting member 122, and the first clamping member 131 fixed, so that the second clamping member 132 moves closer to the first clamping member 131.
[0071] Further, please refer to Figures 1-8 The rotating assembly 120 includes a rotating shaft 123, a first gear 124 and a second gear 125. The rotating shaft 123 is rotatably connected to the bracket 110. The first gear 124 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 123 and meshes with the second gear 125. The second gear 125 is movably connected to the fixing assembly 130.
[0072] Specifically, one end of the rotating shaft 123 is connected to a servo motor, which drives the rotating shaft 123 to rotate, thereby driving the first gear 124 to rotate. Since the first gear 124 meshes with the second gear 125, it drives the second gear 125 to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of flipping the battery module 210.
[0073] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the diameter of the first gear 124 is smaller than the diameter of the second gear 125 to achieve the purpose of deceleration. Since the battery module 210 is relatively heavy, in order to ensure safety during the flipping process and avoid the influence of inertia on the operation, the speed at which the battery module 210 is flipped should not be too fast. Therefore, the diameter of the second gear 125 is larger than that of the first gear 124 to reduce the rotation speed.
[0074] In this embodiment, there are two second gears 125, and both the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 are connected to the two second gears 125 to improve the stability of the flipping machine 100.
[0075] In summary, the flipping machine 100 provided in this embodiment includes a support 110, a rotating component 120, and a fixing component 130. The rotating component 120 rotates to achieve the purpose of flipping the battery module 210; the fixing component 130 is used to receive and fix the battery module 210, preventing the battery module 210 from moving or falling during the flipping process, thus improving the safety of the operation; and after the flipping is completed, it transports the battery module 210 to the mobile platform 221. This embodiment achieves the purpose of automatically flipping the battery module 210 by setting up the flipping machine 100, thereby improving the production efficiency of the battery module 210 and saving labor costs.
[0076] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A turner, characterized in that include: Stent (110); A rotating assembly (120) is rotatably disposed on the bracket (110); A fixing component (130) is movably disposed on the rotating component (120) and is used to fix and transport the battery module (210).
2. The flipper according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing component (130) includes a first clamping member (131) and a second clamping member (132); one or more of the first clamping member (131) and the second clamping member (132) are slidably connected to the rotating component (120) and move closer to or further away from each other along a first direction; The first clamping member (131) is rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers (133) arranged parallel and spaced apart along the second direction, and / or the second clamping member (132) is rotatably connected to a plurality of second rollers (134) arranged parallel and spaced apart along the second direction; Wherein, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.
3. The flipper according to claim 2, wherein The fixing component (130) further includes a limiting member (135), which is movably connected to the first clamping member (131); The second clamping member (132) is provided with a mating groove (136); when the first clamping member (131) and the second clamping member (132) approach each other and clamp the battery module (210), the limiting member (135) engages with the mating groove (136).
4. The flipping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing component (130) further includes a sensor (137) disposed on the first clamping member (131) or the second clamping member (132) and a controller (138) disposed on the first clamping member (131); The sensor (137) is used to detect the position of the battery module (210), and the controller (138) is used to drive the movement of the limiting member (135).
5. The flipper of claim 2 wherein, The rotating assembly (120) includes a first connector (121) and the first clamping member (131) are slidably connected; And / or, the rotating assembly (120) includes a second connector (122) and the second clamping member (132) are slidably connected.
6. The flipping machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connector (121) is provided with a first guide hole (1211) extending along the first direction; the first clamping member (131) includes a first roller platform (1311) and a first guide portion (1312), the first roller platform (1311) and the first guide portion (1312) are connected; the first roller platform (1311) is rotatably connected to a plurality of first rollers (133); the first guide portion (1312) and the first guide hole (1211) are in sliding engagement; And / or, the second connector (122) is provided with a second guide hole (1221) extending along the first direction; the second clamping member (132) includes a second roller platform (1321) and a second guide portion (1322), the second roller platform (1321) and the second guide portion (1322) are connected; the second roller platform (1321) is rotatably connected to a plurality of second rollers (134); the second guide portion (1322) and the second guide hole (1221) are in sliding engagement.
7. The flipper of claim 1 wherein, The rotating assembly (120) includes a rotating shaft (123), a first gear (124), and a second gear (125). The rotating shaft (123) is rotatably connected to the bracket (110). The first gear (124) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (123) and meshes with the second gear (125). The second gear (125) is movably connected to the fixing assembly (130).
8. The flipper according to claim 7, characterized in that The diameter of the first gear (124) is smaller than the diameter of the second gear (125).
9. A battery module production line, characterized in that, The device includes a battery module (210), a conveyor (220), and a flipping machine (100) according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the conveyor (220) is used to transport the battery module (210) to the fixed assembly (130) and to receive the flipped battery module (210).
10. The battery module production line of claim 9, wherein, The conveyor (220) includes a movable platform (221), which moves and abuts against the fixed component (130) when the battery module (210) moves to the movable platform (221).