Turnover grabbing mechanism
By designing a flip-up gripping mechanism, the cell flipping is achieved using a first driving component, a connecting block, and a transmission rod. This solves the problem of cell position adjustment relying on manual operation in traditional battery production, and realizes low-cost, high-efficiency, and high-safety cell flipping.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU QINGTAO NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
In traditional battery production, cell position adjustment relies on manual operation, resulting in high cost, low efficiency, and unstable precision. Existing cell reversing and handling mechanisms rely on high-torque rotary cylinders, which are costly and prone to damage.
Design a flip-up gripping mechanism, including a carrier plate, a moving module, a linkage component, and a flipping component. The flipping of the battery cell is achieved through a first driving component, a connecting block, and a transmission rod. Combined with a directional guide rail and a suction cup component, the manufacturing cost is reduced and the durability and safety are improved.
It simplifies the cell flipping process, reduces production costs, improves the durability and safety of flipping, reduces manual intervention, and improves transfer accuracy and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a flip-over gripping mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] In traditional battery production, battery cells are transferred between different workstations. In some processing stations, vertically placed cells are removed and laid flat on another station to facilitate subsequent processes, or horizontally placed cells are placed vertically on another station. This adjustment of cell placement between two workstations is usually done manually by picking up, moving, positioning, and finally placing the cells. Although the process is relatively simple, it is extremely labor-intensive and has very high labor costs. In the high-intensity production process, manual labor is prone to fatigue, which can lead to decreased placement accuracy and lower efficiency, thus affecting subsequent mechanized processes and hindering the improvement of overall production efficiency.
[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, existing technologies provide a battery cell reversing and handling mechanism. This mechanism includes a rotary cylinder for changing the battery cell from a horizontal to a vertical position, and a sliding plate on one side of the rotary cylinder for adsorbing and flipping the battery cell. A suction cup is located at the bottom of the sliding plate. The rotary cylinder automatically controls the flipping of the sliding plate, enabling the battery cell adsorbed on the suction cup to change from a horizontal to a vertical position, thereby reducing human intervention and improving the efficiency of battery cell transfer. However, the flipping torque of the sliding plate depends entirely on the torque of the rotary cylinder's output shaft. This requires the use of a high-torque rotary cylinder, which is costly and prone to damage and replacement costs over time.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a flip-over gripping mechanism to solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flip-up gripping mechanism that can reduce manufacturing and usage costs, and improve durability and safety.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A flip-up gripping mechanism includes a support plate; a moving module with its output end connected to the support plate; a flipping assembly hinged to the support plate for gripping a product; and a linkage assembly connected between the support plate and the flipping assembly, including a first driving member, a connecting block, and a transmission rod. The first driving member is mounted on the support plate, and its output end is connected to the connecting block for driving the connecting block to move vertically. The transmission rod is hinged between the flipping assembly and the connecting block.
[0008] Preferably, the linkage component further includes a directional guide rail, which is disposed on the bearing plate, and the connecting block slides with the directional guide rail.
[0009] Preferably, the linkage component further includes a displacement block and a displacement sensor. The displacement block is connected to the connecting block, and the displacement sensor is connected to the support plate and is positioned opposite to the displacement block. The displacement sensor is communicatively connected to the controller and configured to detect the distance between the displacement block and the displacement sensor, and send a distance signal to the controller.
[0010] Preferably, the support plate is provided with a fixing block and a guide limiting rod. The fixing block is connected to the support plate, and a guide slide is provided on the fixing block. One end of the guide limiting rod is slidably inserted through the guide slide and connected to the displacement block.
[0011] Preferably, the linkage assembly further includes a buffer component, which is disposed on the support plate and positioned vertically on opposite sides of the displacement block along the guide limit rod.
[0012] Preferably, the flipping assembly includes a flip plate and a plurality of suction cup assemblies, the flip plate being hinged to the connecting block, and the plurality of suction cup assemblies being connected to the flip plate and used to pick up the product.
[0013] Preferably, a plurality of suction cup assemblies are evenly distributed on the flip plate; the flip plate is provided with at least one first waist groove, and at least two suction cup assemblies are slidably disposed on at least one first waist groove.
[0014] Preferably, each suction cup assembly includes an adjustment frame, a suction cup body, a connector, and an air extraction structure. The adjustment frame has a mounting position, the suction cup body is located at the mounting position and communicates with the air extraction structure, and the connector is connected to the adjustment frame and the flap.
[0015] Preferably, the adjustment frame is provided with a second waist groove, which is located on one side of the mounting position, and the connector is slidably connected to the second waist groove.
[0016] Preferably, the moving module includes a connected X-axis drive module, a Y-axis drive module, and a Z-axis drive module, and the carrier plate can move in the horizontal and / or vertical directions under the drive of the X-axis drive module, the Y-axis drive module, and the Z-axis drive module.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] In the flip-over gripping mechanism provided in this embodiment, the first driving component, connecting block and transmission rod in the linkage assembly realize the flipping of the product. The structure is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and it is less prone to damage and has higher durability. Compared with the easily damaged rotary motor, the cost of use and replacement is lower. In addition, it can maintain stability during the product flipping process, reduce the risk of the product falling, and thus improve the safety and reliability of the product flipping process. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip-over gripping mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the support plate, the linkage component, and the flipping component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.
[0023] In the picture:
[0024] 100. Loading buffer station; 200. Unloading buffer station; 300. Battery cell; 400. Battery cell bracket; 401. Clearance port;
[0025] 1. Bearing plate; 11. Support base; 12. Fixing block; 13. Guide limit rod;
[0026] 2. Moving module; 21. X-axis drive module; 22. Y-axis drive module; 23. Z-axis drive module;
[0027] 3. Linkage assembly; 31. Directional guide rail; 32. First drive component; 33. Connecting block; 34. Transmission rod; 35. Displacement block; 36. Displacement sensor; 38. Buffer component;
[0028] 4. Flip assembly; 41. Hinge seat; 42. Flip plate; 421. First waist groove; 43. Suction cup assembly; 431. Adjustment frame; 4311. Second waist groove; 432. Suction cup body; 433. Connector. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and "left," 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.
[0033] The technical solution provided by this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0034] Combination Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a flip-up gripping mechanism, including a support plate 1, a moving module 2, a linkage component 3, and a flipping component 4. The moving module 2 is arranged laterally between the unloading buffer station 200 and the loading buffer station 100, and its output end is connected to the support plate 1. The flipping component 4 is hinged to the support plate 1 and used to clamp the product. The linkage component 3 is connected between the support plate 1 and the flipping component 4, and includes a first driving member 32, a connecting block 33, and a transmission rod 34. The first driving member 32 is mounted on the support plate 1, and its output end is connected to the connecting block 33 so that the connecting block 33 can move vertically. The transmission rod 34 is hinged between the flipping component 4 and the connecting block 33.
[0035] It should be noted that the loading buffer station 100 and the unloading buffer station 200 can be set on a mobile trolley or on the conveyor belt of the production line, and this utility model is not limited in this respect.
[0036] When the aforementioned flip-type gripping mechanism is applied to the scenario of transferring battery cells 300, the battery cells 300 can be automatically transferred between the unloading buffer station 200 and the loading buffer station 100. Through the flipping component 4, the battery cells 300, which are placed vertically on the unloading buffer station 200, can be flipped 90° during the transfer process and placed horizontally on the loading buffer station 100 after being taken out. Alternatively, the battery cells 300, which are placed horizontally on the unloading buffer station 200, can be placed vertically on the loading buffer station 100. This reduces human intervention in the processes of picking up, moving, positioning, and finally placing the battery cells, reduces the amount of manual labor and labor costs, effectively improves the transfer accuracy and efficiency in long-term, high-intensity production processes, and ensures the smooth flow of subsequent mechanized operations. Moreover, the rotation of the battery cell 300 is achieved through the first driving component 32, connecting block 33 and transmission rod 34 in the linkage component 3, which not only simplifies the structure of the linkage component 3 and reduces the manufacturing cost, but also makes it less prone to damage and improves its durability. Compared with easily damaged rotary motors, the cost of use and replacement is lower. In addition, it can keep the battery cell 300 stable during the rotation process, reduce the risk of the battery cell 300 falling, and thus effectively improve the safety and reliability of the battery cell 300 during the rotation process.
[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 1As shown, the moving module 2 is a three-axis slide module, including a connected X-axis drive module 21, a Y-axis drive module 22, and a Z-axis drive module 23. In one embodiment, the X-axis drive module 21 extends between the unloading buffer station 200 and the loading buffer station 100, and its output end is connected to the support plate 1, allowing the support plate 1 to move horizontally between the loading buffer station 100 and the unloading buffer station 200. The Y-axis drive module 22 extends horizontally and perpendicularly to the X-axis drive module 21, and its output end is connected to the X-axis drive module 21, enabling the Y-axis drive module 22 to move the support plate 1 between different operating positions in the loading buffer station 100 or the unloading buffer station 200. The device precisely grips and places multiple battery cells 300 arranged in parallel. The Z-axis drive module 23 extends vertically and is connected to the X-axis drive module 21. The output end of the Z-axis drive module 23 is connected to the carrier plate 1, so that the Z-axis drive module 23 can drive the carrier plate 1 to move up and down vertically. This allows the flipping component 4 to take the battery cells 300 out of the unloading buffer station 200, move them above the loading buffer station 100, and then lower them into the loading buffer station 100. This achieves the purpose of orderly transfer of multiple battery cells 300, improving the transfer efficiency and safety of the battery cells 300.
[0038] Optionally, in order to further ensure the smooth movement of the flipping component 4, a Y-axis drive module 22 is provided at each end of the X-axis drive module 21 in this embodiment. The output ends of the two Y-axis drive modules 22 are connected to the X-axis drive module 21, which can effectively avoid safety risks such as tilting and shaking of the X-axis drive module 21 when it moves.
[0039] Optionally, in this embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 3 As shown, the linkage component 3 also includes a directional guide rail 31, which is mounted on the support plate 1. The connecting block 33 slides with the directional guide rail 31. By setting the directional guide rail 31, the shaking and swaying of the flipping component 4 during operation can be reduced, so that the flipping component 4 remains stable during the flipping of the battery cell 300. This avoids the risk of the battery cell 300 falling off due to the reduced clamping effect of the flipping component 4 on the battery cell 300 caused by shaking, and further improves the safety and reliability of the battery cell 300 during the flipping process.
[0040] In order to accurately determine the state of the flipping component 4 and make timely corrections, so as to ensure that the flipping component 4 is in a vertical or horizontal state during the process of picking up the battery cell 300 from the loading buffer station 100 and placing the battery cell 300 in the unloading buffer station 200, and to prevent the flipping component 4 from tilting, one embodiment of this invention includes a linkage component 3 further comprising a displacement block 35 and a displacement sensor 36. The displacement block 35 is connected to one side of the connecting block 33, so that the displacement block 35 and the connecting block 33 can rise and fall simultaneously. The displacement sensor 36 can be connected to the carrier plate 1 through the support seat 11 fixed on the carrier plate 1 and is set directly opposite to the displacement block 35. The displacement sensor 36 is communicatively connected to the controller and can detect the distance between the displacement block 35 and the displacement sensor and send a distance signal to the controller. In this way, the controller can control the first drive component 32 to drive the connecting block 33 to rise and fall according to the distance signal. By moving the connecting block 33 into position, the flipping component 4 is kept in a vertical or horizontal state, avoiding the errors and low efficiency caused by human observation and judgment, and ensuring the safety and reliability of the battery cell 300 during the material picking and unloading process.
[0041] Furthermore, the support plate 1 is also provided with a fixing block 12 and a guide limiting rod 13. The fixing block 12 is connected to the support plate 1 and has a guide slide. One end of the guide limiting rod 13 is slidably inserted into the guide slide and then fixedly connected to the displacement block 35. Through the above arrangement, the guide limiting rod 13 can guide and support the movement of the displacement block 35, alleviate the supporting pressure of the connecting block 33 on the displacement block 35, reduce the phenomenon of uneven force on the connecting block 33, and thus ensure that the connecting block 33 can still maintain good sliding smoothness with the slide rail after long-term use, thereby improving the service life of the linkage component 3.
[0042] Furthermore, the linkage component 3 also includes a buffer 38. The buffer 38 can be installed on the support base 11 together with the displacement sensor 36. The buffer 38 is located on one side of the displacement sensor 36, and the buffer 38 and the guide limit rod 13 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the displacement block 35. In this embodiment, the buffer 38 is located above the displacement block 35, and the guide limit rod 13 is connected to the bottom of the displacement block 35. By setting the buffer 38, when the displacement block 35 drives the guide limit rod 13 to rise to the preset position, the buffer 38 can just abut against the top of the displacement block 35, supporting the displacement block 35 and providing a buffering effect, eliminating the shaking phenomenon that occurs when the displacement block 35 stops rising, thereby improving the sensing accuracy of the displacement sensor 36.
[0043] The buffer 38 can be an elastic buffer solid structure layer such as rubber or silicone that is adhered to the bottom of the support 11, or it can be a friction damping buffer structure that is vertically inserted into the support 11. The damper can be used to achieve the shock-absorbing effect on the displacement block 35. As long as the height of the bottom of the buffer 38 is lower than the height of the bottom of the displacement sensor 36, so that the displacement block 35 will not hit the displacement sensor 36, it is within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0044] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the flipping assembly 4 provided in this embodiment includes a flip plate 42 and several suction cup assemblies 43. The top side of the flip plate 42 can be hinged to the support plate 1 through a pivot, and the hinge seat 41 is installed on the top surface of the flip plate 42 to achieve hinged connection with the transmission rod 34. Several suction cup assemblies 43 are connected to the flip plate 42. The suction cups can clamp the battery cell 300 by adsorbing onto the surface of the battery cell 300. The clamping stability of the suction cup assembly 43 is high, and there is no need for the rigid contact of traditional mechanical claws, which avoids scratches and damage to the surface of the battery cell 300. It can also achieve rapid adsorption and release, which helps to improve the transfer cycle.
[0045] In this embodiment, multiple suction cup assemblies 43 are evenly distributed on the flap 42. These suction cup assemblies 43 are symmetrically distributed in pairs on the flap 42, which can uniformly adsorb the battery cells 300. This method is also applicable to regular square battery cells 300 and other irregular battery cells 300, ensuring the safety and stability of the transfer process. For example, refer to... Figure 4 As shown, four suction cup assemblies 43 are evenly distributed on the flap 42. The four suction cup assemblies 43 are divided into two pairs, with two suction cup assemblies 43 in each pair symmetrically distributed on the flap 42. Furthermore, the flap 42 provided in this embodiment is provided with two first waist grooves 421. The two first waist grooves 421 are correspondingly arranged with the two pairs of suction cup assemblies 43, so that the two suction cup assemblies 43 in each pair can slide relatively close to or relatively far apart in the first waist groove 421. It can be understood that the number of first waist grooves 421 is related to the number of pairs of suction cup assemblies 43. That is, in other parallel embodiments, when there is only one pair of suction cup assemblies 43, only one first waist groove 421 is provided; when there are three or more pairs of suction cup assemblies 43, three first waist grooves 421 are provided.
[0046] By setting the first waist groove 421, the distance between the two suction cup components 43 in a pair can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell 300 or the size of the clearance opening 401, so that the suction cup component 43 can be adapted to battery cells 300 of different sizes, or to battery cell brackets 400 with different clearance opening sizes, thereby improving the overall adaptability of the flip-grip mechanism.
[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, each suction cup assembly 43 includes an adjustment frame 431, a suction cup body 432, a connector 433, and a suction structure. The adjustment frame 431 has a mounting position, the suction cup body 432 is mounted on the mounting position and connected to the suction structure, and the connector 433 is connected to both the adjustment frame 431 and the flap 42. The connector 433 can be a bolt and nut connector 433, with the bolt passing through the first waist groove 421 and the adjustment frame 431 before connecting to the nut. This allows for a detachable and fixed connection between the suction cup body 432 and the flap 42, facilitating the disassembly, maintenance, and replacement of the suction cup body 432. The suction cup assembly 43 described above has a simple structure, is safe and reliable, and effectively controls the production and usage costs of the suction cup assembly 43.
[0048] More specifically, the adjustment frame 431 is provided with a second waist groove 4311, which is located on one side of the mounting position. This allows the bolt and nut connector 433 in this embodiment to be used as the connecting member 433. The distance between the two suction cup assemblies 43 in the pair can be further adjusted by first removing or loosening the nut and then moving the adjustment frame 431 so that the bolt can change its relative position on the adjustment frame 431. Alternatively, the adjustment frame 431 can be rotated using the bolt as a fulcrum to adjust the included angle between the two suction cup assemblies 43 in the pair. This allows the mechanism to adapt to larger battery cells 300 or make way for battery cell brackets 400 with larger openings 401, thereby further improving the overall adaptability of the flip-up gripping mechanism.
[0049] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0050] 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 flip-up gripping mechanism, characterized in that, include Support plate (1); The mobile module (2) has its output end connected to the carrier plate (1); The flipping assembly (4) is hinged to the support plate (1) and is used to clamp the product; The linkage component (3) is connected between the support plate (1) and the flipping component (4), and includes a first driving member (32), a connecting block (33) and a transmission rod (34). The first driving member (32) is mounted on the support plate (1). The output end of the first driving member (32) is connected to the connecting block (33) and is used to drive the connecting block (33) to move in the vertical direction. The transmission rod (34) is hinged between the flipping component (4) and the connecting block (33).
2. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage component (3) also includes a directional guide rail (31), which is disposed on the bearing plate (1), and the connecting block (33) is slidably engaged with the directional guide rail (31).
3. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage component (3) further includes a displacement block (35) and a displacement sensor (36). The displacement block (35) is connected to the connecting block (33), and the displacement sensor (36) is connected to the support plate (1) and is positioned opposite to the displacement block (35). The displacement sensor (36) is communicatively connected to the controller and is configured to detect the distance between the displacement block (35) and the displacement sensor (36) and send a distance signal to the controller.
4. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support plate (1) is provided with a fixing block (12) and a guide limiting rod (13). The fixing block (12) is connected to the support plate (1). A guide slide is provided on the fixing block (12). One end of the guide limiting rod (13) is slidably inserted through the guide slide and connected to the displacement block (35).
5. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linkage component (3) also includes a buffer (38), which is disposed on the bearing plate (1) and is disposed on opposite sides of the displacement block (35) along the vertical direction with the guide limiting rod (13).
6. The flippable gripping mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The flipping assembly (4) includes a flip plate (42) and a plurality of suction cup assemblies (43). The flip plate (42) is hinged to the connecting block (33), and the plurality of suction cup assemblies (43) are connected to the flip plate (42) and used to pick up the product.
7. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flap (42) is evenly distributed with a plurality of suction cup assemblies (43); the flap (42) is provided with at least one first waist groove (421), and at least two suction cup assemblies (43) are slidably provided on at least one first waist groove (421).
8. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the suction cup components (43) includes an adjustment frame (431), a suction cup body (432), a connector (433), and an air extraction structure. The adjustment frame (431) is provided with a mounting position. The suction cup body (432) is located at the mounting position and communicates with the air extraction structure. The connector (433) is connected to the adjustment frame (431) and the flap (42).
9. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The adjusting frame (431) is provided with a second waist groove (4311), which is located on one side of the mounting position, and the connector (433) is slidably connected to the second waist groove (4311).
10. The flip-over gripping mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The moving module (2) includes a connected X-axis drive module (21), Y-axis drive module (22) and Z-axis drive module (23), and the carrier plate (1) can move along the horizontal and / or vertical directions under the drive of the X-axis drive module (21), the Y-axis drive module (22) and the Z-axis drive module (23).