Battery piece feeding carrying hand and battery piece feeding module

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of battery piece transportation, and discloses a battery piece feeding carrying hand and a battery piece feeding module. The battery piece feeding carrying hand comprises a rack, a driving assembly and a piece grabbing assembly, wherein the driving assembly is arranged on the rack; the piece grabbing assembly comprises a connecting piece and two piece grabbing hands, the piece grabbing hands can grab or release battery pieces, the driving assembly is used for driving the connecting piece to rotate, the two piece grabbing hands are arranged on the connecting piece in a spaced mode, the two piece grabbing hands are distributed in a central symmetry mode relative to the rotating center of the connecting piece, and the driving assembly is used for driving the piece grabbing hands to rotate relative to the connecting piece. When the battery piece on the first station is carried to the second station, the driving assembly drives the connecting piece to rotate and drives the piece grabbing hand to rotate relative to the connecting piece, so that the angle of the carried battery piece is not easy to deviate. Moreover, the two piece grabbing hands are distributed in a central symmetry mode relative to the rotating center of the connecting piece, continuous carrying of the battery pieces on the first station can be achieved, and the working efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery cell transportation technology, and in particular to a battery cell loading and handling hand and a battery cell loading module. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of photovoltaic module cells, the cells need to be loaded first and transported to the required location. Then, the solder ribbon is positioned onto the cells so that it aligns with the grid lines on the cell surface. Current cell loading technologies include basket loading, robotic arm loading, and manual loading.

[0003] When using robotic arms to handle battery cells, the arms typically need to switch between two workstations to move cells from one to the other. During this process, the change in rotation angle causes the cells to shift at different angles, hindering subsequent processing. Furthermore, continuous handling of cells at the first workstation is not possible, reducing work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery cell loading and handling hand and a battery cell loading module, which can prevent the angle of the battery cell from shifting when the battery cell is moved from the first station to the second station, and can realize continuous handling of the battery cell at the first station, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] On the one hand, a battery cell loading and handling tool is provided, comprising:

[0007] frame;

[0008] The drive assembly is mounted on the rack;

[0009] A cell gripping assembly includes a connector and two grippers, which can grip or release battery cells. A drive assembly is used to drive the connector to rotate. The two grippers are spaced apart from the connector and are centrally symmetrical about the center of rotation of the connector. The drive assembly is used to drive the grippers to rotate relative to the connector.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the drive assembly includes a first drive member, a first output shaft, a gear, and a timing belt. The two ends of the first output shaft are fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive member and the connecting member, respectively. The first drive member is used to drive the first output shaft to rotate, thereby causing the connecting member to rotate. The gear is sleeved on the outside of the first output shaft. Both grippers are rotatably connected to the connecting member. The two ends of the timing belt are sleeved on the two grippers and mesh with the corresponding grippers. The timing belt meshes with the two sides of the gear symmetrically.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the drive assembly further includes a tension pulley, which is adjustablely positioned on the connector for adjusting the tension of the timing belt.

[0012] In some possible implementations, four tensioning pulleys are provided, two of which are located on the side of the connecting shaft near one of the grippers and can abut against both sides of the timing belt, and the other two are located on the side of the connecting shaft near the other gripper and can abut against both sides of the timing belt.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the cell loading and handling handy also includes an angle adjustment assembly, which includes a fourth drive member and a second output shaft. The output end of the fourth drive member is fixedly connected to the second output shaft, and the second output shaft is connected to the drive assembly. The fourth drive member is used to drive the second output shaft to rotate and drive the drive assembly to revolve around the axis of the second output shaft.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the cell loading and handling handyman further includes a moving component disposed on the frame, the output end of the moving component being connected to the angle adjustment component for driving the angle adjustment component to move.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the moving component includes a fifth drive member, a lead screw, and a slider. The fifth drive member is disposed on the frame, and its output end is connected to the lead screw for driving the lead screw to rotate, thereby causing the slider to move along the length direction of the lead screw. The angle adjustment component is fixed to the slider.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the moving component further includes a slide rail arranged parallel to the lead screw, and the angle adjustment component is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the bottom end of the gripper is connected to multiple vacuum suction cups, which are used to pick up or release the battery cells.

[0018] On the other hand, a battery cell loading module is provided, including a loading mechanism, a transport mechanism, and a battery cell loading and handling hand as described in any of the above embodiments. The battery cell loading and handling hand is located downstream of the loading mechanism, and the transport mechanism is located downstream of the battery cell loading and handling hand. The cell gripper can grip the battery cell from the loading mechanism or release the battery cell to the transport mechanism.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This utility model provides a battery cell loading and handling tool, including a frame, a drive assembly, and a cell gripping assembly. When moving battery cells from the first station to the second station, the drive assembly rotates the connecting member 180 degrees, allowing one of the grippers to rotate from the first station to above the second station. During this rotation, the angle of the battery cell on the gripper changes. The drive assembly then rotates the gripper relative to the connecting member to reset the angle, ensuring that the angles of the battery cells at both stations are the same. This prevents angle shifts in the moved battery cells, facilitating subsequent processing. During handling, because the rotation centers of the two grippers relative to the connecting member are centrally symmetrical, when the drive assembly rotates the connecting member 180 degrees, the other gripper can rotate back to the first station to continue handling the battery cells there. This enables continuous handling of the battery cells at the first station, improving work efficiency.

[0021] This utility model also provides a battery cell loading module, which makes it less likely for the angle of the battery cell to shift when the battery cell is moved from the first station to the second station, and can realize continuous handling of the battery cell at the first station, thereby improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery cell loading and handling handy provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery cell feeding module provided by this utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Drive assembly; 11. First drive component; 12. First output shaft; 13. Gear; 14. Synchronous belt; 15. Tensioner pulley;

[0026] 2. Gripper assembly; 21. Connector; 22. Gripper hand; 221. Drive wheel; 222. Vacuum suction cup;

[0027] 3. Angle adjustment component; 31. Fourth drive component;

[0028] 4. Moving component; 41. Fifth drive component; 42. Lead screw; 43. Slider; 44. Slide rail;

[0029] 100. Battery cell; 200. First feeding mechanism; 300. Second feeding mechanism; 400. Transportation mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this utility model provides a battery cell loading and handling hand, including a frame, a drive assembly 1, and a cell gripping assembly 2. The drive assembly 1 is disposed on the frame; the cell gripping assembly 2 includes a connector 21 and two grippers 22. The grippers 22 can grip or release battery cells 100. The drive assembly 1 is used to drive the connector 21 to rotate. The two grippers 22 are spaced apart on the connector 21. The two grippers 22 are centrally symmetrically distributed with respect to the rotation center of the connector 21, and the drive assembly 1 is used to drive the grippers 22 to rotate relative to the connector 21. When transferring the battery cell 100 from the first station to the second station, the drive assembly 1 drives the connector 21 to rotate 180 degrees, which rotates one of the grippers 22 from the first station to above the second station. During the rotation, the angle of the battery cell 100 on the gripper 22 changes. Then, the drive assembly 1 drives the gripper 22 to rotate relative to the connector 21, restoring the angle of the battery cell 100 on the gripper 22. This ensures that the angles of the battery cells 100 at both stations are the same, preventing the angle of the transferred battery cells 100 from shifting, which is beneficial for subsequent processing of the battery cells 100. During the transfer process, since the rotation centers of the two grippers 22 relative to the connector 21 are centrally symmetrically distributed, when the drive assembly 1 drives the connector 21 to rotate 180 degrees, the other gripper 22 can be rotated back to the first station to continue transferring the battery cells 100 at the first station. This enables continuous transfer of the battery cells 100 at the first station, improving work efficiency.

[0035] Optionally, in this embodiment, the drive assembly 1 includes a first drive member 11, a first output shaft 12, a gear 13, and a timing belt 14. The two ends of the first output shaft 12 are fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive member 11 and the connecting member 21, respectively. The first drive member 11 drives the first output shaft 12 to rotate, thereby causing the connecting member 21 to rotate. The gear 13 is sleeved on the outside of the first output shaft 12. Two grippers 22 are rotatably connected to the connecting member 21. The two ends of the timing belt 14 are sleeved on the two grippers 22 and mesh with the corresponding grippers 22, and the timing belt 14 meshes with the two symmetrical sides of the gear 13. When the first drive member 11 drives the first output shaft 12 to rotate, it can drive the connecting member 21 to rotate, causing one of the grippers 22 to rotate from the first workstation to the second workstation, thus changing the angle of the battery cell 100. Simultaneously, the gear 13 rotates, driving the timing belt 14 to move, thereby causing the gripper 22 to rotate relative to the connecting member 21, resetting the angle of the battery cell 100, and making the angles of the battery cells 100 at the two workstations the same. This configuration allows for simultaneous resetting of the solar cells while changing their angle by 100°, improving work efficiency. Specifically, each of the two gripper arms 22 has a drive wheel 221 at its top, and the synchronous belt 14 meshes with the drive wheel 221. Optionally, the first drive unit 11 is a rotary motor.

[0036] In other embodiments, the drive assembly 1 includes a second drive member and two third drive members. The second drive member drives the connector 21 to rotate. The two third drive members are fixed to the connector 21 and are correspondingly arranged with the two grippers 22. The third drive members drive the corresponding grippers 22 to rotate relative to the connector 21. When the second drive member drives the connector 21 to rotate, one of the grippers 22 is rotated from the first station to the second station, changing the angle of the battery cell 100. When the gripper 22 rotates above the second station, the third drive member drives the gripper 22 to rotate relative to the connector 21, restoring the angle of the battery cell 100, thereby making the angles of the battery cells 100 at the two stations the same. Optionally, both the second and third drive members are rotary motors.

[0037] Optionally, in this embodiment, the drive assembly 1 further includes tension pulleys 15, which are adjustablely positioned on the connector 21 to adjust the tension of the synchronous belt 14. This arrangement ensures the transmission efficiency of the synchronous belt 14. Specifically, four tension pulleys 15 are provided, with two tension pulleys 15 located on the side of the connecting shaft near one gripper 22 and respectively abutting against both sides of the synchronous belt 14, and the other two tension pulleys 15 located on the side of the connecting shaft near the other gripper 22 and respectively abutting against both sides of the synchronous belt 14. This arrangement provides better tensioning of the synchronous belt 14. Furthermore, the two tension pulleys 15 near one gripper 22 and the two tension pulleys 15 near the other gripper 22 are symmetrically distributed.

[0038] Optionally, in this embodiment, the battery cell loading and handling handpiece further includes an angle adjustment component 3. The angle adjustment component 3 includes a fourth drive member 31 and a second output shaft. The output end of the fourth drive member 31 is fixedly connected to the second output shaft, and the second output shaft is connected to the drive component 1. The fourth drive member 31 is used to drive the second output shaft to rotate, thereby causing the drive component 1 to revolve around the axis of the second output shaft. By setting the angle adjustment component 3 to drive the drive component 1 to revolve around the axis of the second output shaft, the position of the gripping component 2 can be changed, increasing the gripping range. Optionally, the fourth drive member 31 is a rotary motor.

[0039] Optionally, in this embodiment, the cell loading and handling handpiece further includes a moving component 4, which is mounted on the frame. The output end of the moving component 4 is connected to the angle adjustment component 3 to drive the angle adjustment component 3 to move. By setting the moving component 4, the position of the cell gripping component 2 can be easily adjusted, making the gripping and releasing position of the cell gripper 22 more precise and further increasing the gripping range.

[0040] Optionally, in this embodiment, the moving component 4 includes a fifth driving member 41, a lead screw 42, and a slider 43. The fifth driving member 41 is mounted on the frame, and its output end is connected to the lead screw 42 for driving the lead screw 42 to rotate, thereby moving the slider 43 along the length direction of the lead screw 42. The angle adjustment component 3 is fixed to the slider 43. The battery cell loading module includes two loading mechanisms, namely a first loading mechanism 200 and a second loading mechanism 300. Since the two loading mechanisms are spaced apart and arranged opposite to each other along the length direction of the lead screw 42, the battery cells 100 on both loading mechanisms can be transported to the transport mechanism 400. Optionally, the moving component 4 also includes a slide rail 44, which is parallel to the lead screw 42. The angle adjustment component 3 is slidably connected to the slide rail 44. This arrangement ensures the smoothness of the movement of the angle adjustment component 3, making the movement more reliable. Optionally, the fifth driving member 41 is a rotary motor. In other embodiments, the moving component 4 is a robotic arm.

[0041] After the battery cell loading and handling hand has finished moving the battery cell 100 on the first loading mechanism 200, the position of the gripping component 2 can be changed by the angle adjustment component 3 and the moving component 4, so that the two gripping hands 22 correspond to the second loading mechanism 300 and the transport mechanism 400 respectively, so as to move the battery cell 100 on the second loading mechanism 300 and move the battery cell 100 to the transport mechanism 400.

[0042] Optionally, in this embodiment, the bottom end of the gripper 22 is connected to multiple vacuum suction cups 222, which are used to pick up or release the battery cell 100. By gripping the battery cell 100 using the vacuum suction cups 222, damage to the battery cell 100 can be avoided. Specifically, the vacuum suction cups 222 are connected to cylinders, and the vacuum suction cups 222 have both suction and desiccation states.

[0043] This utility model also provides a battery cell loading module, including a loading mechanism, a transport mechanism 400, and a battery cell loading and handling hand. The battery cell loading and handling hand is located downstream of the loading mechanism, and the transport mechanism 400 is located downstream of the battery cell loading and handling hand. The gripper 22 can grip the battery cell 100 from the loading mechanism or release the battery cell 100 to the transport mechanism 400. Specifically, there are two loading mechanisms, which are spaced apart and opposite to each other along the length of the lead screw 42, and the two loading mechanisms are a first loading mechanism 200 and a second loading mechanism 300. When this battery cell loading module transports the battery cell 100 from the first station (i.e., the battery cell 100 from the loading mechanism) to the second station (i.e., the transport mechanism 400), the angle of the transported battery cell 100 is less likely to shift, and continuous transport of the battery cell 100 from the loading mechanism can be achieved, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0044] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery cell loading and handling hand, characterized in that, include: frame; A drive assembly (1) is disposed on the rack; The cell gripping assembly (2) includes a connector (21) and two grippers (22). The grippers (22) can grip or release the cell (100). The drive assembly (1) is used to drive the connector (21) to rotate. The two grippers (22) are spaced apart from the connector (21). The two grippers (22) are centrally symmetrically distributed with respect to the rotation center of the connector (21). The drive assembly (1) is used to drive the grippers (22) to rotate relative to the connector (21).

2. The battery cell loading and handling handy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly (1) includes a first drive member (11), a first output shaft (12), a gear (13), and a timing belt (14). The two ends of the first output shaft (12) are fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive member (11) and the connector (21), respectively. The first drive member (11) is used to drive the first output shaft (12) to rotate, thereby driving the connector (21) to rotate. The gear (13) is sleeved on the outside of the first output shaft (12). The two grippers (22) are rotatably connected to the connector (21). The two ends of the timing belt (14) are sleeved on the two grippers (22) and mesh with the corresponding grippers (22). The timing belt (14) meshes with the two sides of the gear (13) symmetrically.

3. The battery cell loading and handling handy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (1) further includes a tension wheel (15), which is adjustablely positioned on the connector (21) for adjusting the tension of the timing belt (14).

4. The battery cell loading and handling handy according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are four tensioning rollers (15), two of which are located on the side of the connecting shaft near one of the grippers (22) and can abut against both sides of the timing belt (14) respectively, and the other two tensioning rollers (15) are located on the side of the connecting shaft near the other gripper (22) and can abut against both sides of the timing belt (14) respectively.

5. The battery cell loading and handling hand according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The battery cell loading and handling hand also includes an angle adjustment component (3). The angle adjustment component (3) includes a fourth drive member (31) and a second output shaft. The output end of the fourth drive member (31) is fixedly connected to the second output shaft. The second output shaft is connected to the drive component (1). The fourth drive member (31) is used to drive the second output shaft to rotate and drive the drive component (1) to revolve around the axis of the second output shaft.

6. The battery cell loading and handling handy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The battery cell loading and handling hand also includes a moving component (4), which is disposed on the frame. The output end of the moving component (4) is connected to the angle adjustment component (3) to drive the angle adjustment component (3) to move.

7. The battery cell loading and handling handy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The moving component (4) includes a fifth drive member (41), a lead screw (42), and a slider (43). The fifth drive member (41) is disposed on the frame. The output end of the fifth drive member (41) is connected to the lead screw (42) for driving the lead screw (42) to rotate, thereby driving the slider (43) to move along the length direction of the lead screw (42). The angle adjustment component (3) is fixed to the slider (43).

8. The battery cell loading and handling handy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The moving component (4) further includes a slide rail (44), which is arranged parallel to the lead screw (42), and the angle adjustment component (3) is slidably connected to the slide rail (44).

9. The battery cell loading and handling hand according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The bottom end of the gripper (22) is connected to a plurality of vacuum suction cups (222), which are used to pick up or release the battery cell (100).

10. A battery cell feeding module, characterized in that, It includes a feeding mechanism, a transport mechanism (400), and a battery cell feeding and handling hand as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the battery cell feeding and handling hand is disposed downstream of the feeding mechanism, the transport mechanism (400) is disposed downstream of the battery cell feeding and handling hand, and the cell gripper (22) is capable of gripping the battery cell (100) of the feeding mechanism or releasing the battery cell (100) to the transport mechanism (400).

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