Carrying and processing device and battery production system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lithium battery production, in particular to a carrying and processing device and a battery production system. The carrying machining device comprises a first pushing mechanism, a carrying mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The carrying mechanism is in sliding connection with the clamping mechanism; the first pushing mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a pushing assembly; the driving assembly is connected with the pushing assembly to drive the pushing assembly to move along a preset track; the preset track comprises a first avoiding track, a pushing track and a second avoiding track in sequence; when the pushing assembly is located on the pushing track, the pushing assembly can abut against the carrying mechanism so as to drive the carrying mechanism to slide along the clamping mechanism. When the pushing assembly is located on the first avoiding track or the second avoiding track, the pushing assembly is separated from the carrying mechanism. According to the carrying and processing device and the battery production system, the problems that an existing driving mechanism for driving the pressing claw mechanism to avoid is large in power source, large in occupied space and high in cost are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of lithium battery production technology, and in particular to a handling and processing device and a battery production system. Background Technology

[0002] The manufacturing process of lithium batteries is relatively complex, and the demand for these products is high. Therefore, production solutions often employ synchronous material handling or simultaneous processing at each workstation. Transfer mechanisms are essential in the lithium battery manufacturing process. Existing transfer mechanisms include gripper mechanisms, which hold the product batteries from the upstream unit and transport them to the downstream unit for further processing. However, in current technology, the upstream unit is located above the gripper mechanism. During the top-to-bottom transfer of the product batteries by the upstream unit, the gripper mechanism can interfere with the product batteries, causing them to touch the top of the gripper mechanism and preventing it from holding them securely.

[0003] To address this issue, existing technologies employ two sets of drive mechanisms below the gripper mechanism. One set of drive mechanisms is positioned in the operating position, while the other set is positioned in the clearance position. When the upstream mechanism feeds the gripper mechanism, one set of drive mechanisms drives the gripper mechanism to the clearance position. At this time, the gripper mechanism is not directly below the upstream mechanism, allowing the upstream mechanism to transfer the product battery from top to bottom to a predetermined position (where the product battery is parallel to the gripping part of the gripper mechanism). Subsequently, the other set of drive mechanisms drives the gripper mechanism to the operating position, whereby the product battery is clamped by the gripping part of the gripper mechanism.

[0004] However, when the existing drive mechanism drives the gripper mechanism to avoid obstacles, both the action position and the avoidance position are equipped with a set of drive mechanisms, and each set of drive mechanisms has at least one power source. This results in a large number of power sources, which not only occupies a lot of space but also increases the cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a material handling and processing device and a battery production system, thereby solving the problem that the existing drive mechanism for the drive gripper avoidance mechanism has multiple power sources, which not only occupies a lot of space but also has a relatively high cost.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this application, a material handling and processing apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising a first pushing mechanism, a material handling mechanism, and a locking mechanism; the material handling mechanism is slidably connected to the locking mechanism; the first pushing mechanism comprises a driving component and a pushing component; the driving component is connected to the pushing component to drive the pushing component to move along a predetermined trajectory; the predetermined trajectory includes a first avoidance trajectory, a pushing trajectory, and a second avoidance trajectory in sequence; when the pushing component is located on the pushing trajectory, the pushing component can abut against the material handling mechanism to drive the material handling mechanism to slide along the locking mechanism; when the pushing component is located on the first avoidance trajectory or the second avoidance trajectory, the pushing component disengages from the material handling mechanism.

[0007] In any of the above technical solutions, the conveying mechanism and the first pushing mechanism are arranged in a second direction; the first pushing mechanism further includes an avoidance guide rail; the pushing component is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail, and the driving component is connected to the pushing component to drive the pushing component to slide along the avoidance guide rail to form the predetermined trajectory; the avoidance guide rail includes a first avoidance segment, a pushing segment, and a second avoidance segment connected sequentially along the first direction; the first avoidance trajectory is formed as the first avoidance segment, the pushing trajectory is formed as the pushing segment, and the second avoidance trajectory is formed as the second avoidance segment; in the second direction, relative to the first avoidance segment and the second avoidance segment, the pushing segment is closer to the conveying mechanism; the pushing segment extends along the first direction, and when the pushing component is located in the pushing segment, the pushing component can abut against the conveying mechanism; when the pushing component is located in the first avoidance segment or the second avoidance segment, the pushing component disengages from the conveying mechanism, and the first direction intersects the second direction.

[0008] In any of the above technical solutions, the driving component further includes a power source, and the first pushing mechanism further includes a guide member; one side of the pushing component is connected to the guide member, and the pushing component is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail through the guide member; the power source is connected to the pushing component to drive the pushing component to slide along the avoidance guide rail.

[0009] In any of the above technical solutions, the first pushing mechanism further includes a second guide rail, a third guide rail, and a first connecting member; the second guide rail extends along the first direction, and the third guide rail extends along the second direction; the first connecting member is connected to the second guide rail to move along the second guide rail, and the third guide rail is connected to the first connecting member; the pushing component is connected to the third guide rail on one side in the third direction to move along the third guide rail, and the guide member is connected to the other side of the pushing component in the third direction; the avoidance guide rail is disposed on the other side of the pushing component, and the guide member is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail; the power source is connected to the first connecting member to drive the first connecting member to move along the second guide rail; the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0010] In any of the above technical solutions, the first pushing mechanism further includes a mounting base and a sliding plate, and the power source is a telescopic cylinder; the top of the mounting base is connected to the second guide rail, the telescopic cylinder is connected to the third side of the mounting base, the telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the first connecting member, the first connecting member is slidably connected to the second guide rail, and the pushing component is slidably connected to the third guide rail; the sliding plate is connected to the other side of the mounting base in the third direction, and the avoidance guide rail is provided on the sliding plate.

[0011] In any of the above technical solutions, the pushing component further includes a pushing member and a fixing member; the fixing member is slidably connected to the third guide rail on one side in the third direction to move along the second guide rail, and the guide member is connected to the other side of the fixing member in the third direction; the pushing member extends along the third direction, one end of the pushing member is connected to the top of the fixing member, and the other end of the pushing member extends away from the third guide rail; when the guide member is located in the pushing section, the pushing member can abut against the conveying mechanism; when the guide member is located in the first avoidance section or the second avoidance section, the pushing member disengages from the conveying mechanism.

[0012] In any of the above technical solutions, the guide member is a pulley, and the clearance guide rail is a clearance groove; the pulley and the clearance groove are slidably connected.

[0013] In any of the above technical solutions, the handling and processing device further includes a second pushing mechanism; in the second direction, the locking mechanism is disposed above the first pushing mechanism; the locking mechanism includes a first guide rail, a first locking member, and a second locking member; the first guide rail extends along the first direction, the handling mechanism is slidably connected to the first guide rail, and the first locking member is fixedly connected to the handling mechanism; the second pushing mechanism can drive the second locking member to move, so that the first locking member and the second locking member disengage and engage; when the first locking member and the second locking member engage, the pushing component is located in the second clearance section, and the handling mechanism is located in the action position; when the first locking member and the second locking member disengage, the pushing component can slide from the second clearance section to the first clearance section, so as to push the pushing component from the action position to the clearance position.

[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, one of the first and second snap-fit ​​components is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a protrusion extending along the third direction, wherein the slot and the protrusion engage with each other; the second pushing mechanism can drive the second snap-fit ​​component to move along the third direction, so that the slot and the protrusion disengage and engage.

[0015] In any of the above technical solutions, the locking mechanism further includes a fixed base and a fourth guide rail, the fourth guide rail extending along the third direction; in the second direction, the first guide rail and the fourth guide rail are both connected to the side of the fixed base facing the first pushing mechanism; the second locking member is slidably connected to the fourth guide rail, and the second pushing mechanism can drive the second locking member to slide along the fourth guide rail.

[0016] In any of the above technical solutions, the locking mechanism further includes a top-opening block and a tension spring; in the second direction, the second pushing mechanism is disposed below the locking mechanism, and the top-opening block is fixed on the side of the second locking member facing the first pushing mechanism; the bottom of the top-opening block is provided with an inclined surface, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively fixed on the fixed base and the second locking member; the second pushing mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, and during the process of the lifting cylinder lifting along the inclined surface, the top-opening block drives the locking groove and the protrusion to disengage, and during the disengagement process, the tension spring is stretched.

[0017] In any of the above technical solutions, the second pushing mechanism further includes a fifth guide rail and a lifting assembly; the fifth guide rail extends along the second direction, the lifting assembly is slidably connected to the fifth guide rail, and a lifting wheel is provided on the top of the lifting assembly; the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder is connected to the lifting assembly, and the lifting cylinder can drive the lifting assembly to slide along the fifth guide rail so that the lifting wheel is lifted along the inclined plane.

[0018] According to a second aspect of this application, a battery production system is provided, including the handling and processing device described above; the top of the handling mechanism is provided with a gripper for holding a battery.

[0019] The material handling apparatus of this application includes a first pushing mechanism, a material handling mechanism, and a locking mechanism. The material handling mechanism and the locking mechanism are slidably connected. The first pushing mechanism includes a driving component and a pushing component. The driving component is connected to the pushing component to drive the pushing component to move along a predetermined trajectory. The predetermined trajectory includes a first avoidance trajectory, a pushing trajectory, and a second avoidance trajectory in sequence. When the pushing component is located on the pushing trajectory, it can abut against the material handling mechanism to drive the material handling mechanism to slide along the locking mechanism. When the pushing component is located on the first or second avoidance trajectory, it disengages from the material handling mechanism.

[0020] Based on the above technical features, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0021] In the specific operation of the handling and processing device of this application, when the pushing component is located on the first clearance trajectory, the handling mechanism is in the clearance position. During the process of the upstream mechanism transferring the product battery from top to bottom, it will not be interfered with by the handling mechanism. When the upstream mechanism transfers the product battery to the predetermined position (the product battery is parallel to the clamping part of the handling mechanism), the driving component drives the pushing component to move along the predetermined trajectory (from the first clearance trajectory to the second clearance trajectory via the pushing trajectory), so as to push the handling mechanism from the clearance position to the operating position (in the operating position, the product battery is in the clamping part of the handling mechanism, and can be clamped and fixed), thereby completing the handling of the product battery. The same principle applies when the handling mechanism returns from the operating position to the clearance position.

[0022] As described above, this application utilizes a combination of a drive component and a push component to adjust the position of the transport mechanism, rapidly switching between an operating position and a avoidance position (when the transport mechanism is not being pushed, the push component is located on either a first or second avoidance trajectory to avoid the transport mechanism), thereby avoiding interference during the top-to-bottom transfer of the product battery. Compared to existing technologies, this application's use of a drive component and push component reduces the number of power sources, occupies less space, and has lower costs.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material handling and processing apparatus of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 This application shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second propulsion mechanisms;

[0027] Figure 3 Show Figure 2 Another structural diagram from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 4 Show Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the slide plate according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0030] Figure 6 The diagram shows the structural schematics of the conveying mechanism and the positioning mechanism of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 Show Figure 6 Another structural diagram from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism of this application in the clearance position is shown;

[0033] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism of this application in the operating position is shown.

[0034] Icons: 100-First pushing mechanism; 110-Slide plate; 111-Avoidance guide rail; 1111-First avoidance section; 1112-Second avoidance section; 1113-Pushing section; 112-Fixed mounting slot; 120-Pushing assembly; 121-Pushing component; 1211-Pushing block; 1212-Extension block; 122-Fixed component; 130-Second guide rail; 140-Third guide rail; 150-First connecting component; 151-Second connecting component; 160-Guide component; 170-Power source; 171-Connecting block; 172-First floating joint; 173-Cylinder mounting plate; 180-Mounting base; 1 81-Second guide rail mounting slot; 200-Transporting mechanism; 210-Gripper; 220-Contact block; 300-Positioning mechanism; 310-First guide rail; 320-First locking component; 330-Second locking component; 341-First tension spring rod; 342-Tension spring; 343-Second tension spring rod; 350-Fixed seat; 360-Fourth guide rail; 370-Push-opening block; 380-Switching slider; 400-Second pushing mechanism; 410-Fifth guide rail; 420-Lifting cylinder; 430-Lifting wheel; 440-Lifting plate; 450-Mounting block; 460-Fifth guide rail mounting plate; 470-Second floating joint;

[0035] X - First direction; Y - Second direction; Z - Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following detailed embodiments are provided to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to the order set forth herein; changes that will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application are possible, except for operations that must occur in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0037] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein have been provided merely to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0038] Throughout the specification, when an element (such as a layer, region, or substrate) is described as being "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, it may be directly "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, or there may be one or more other elements in between. In contrast, when an element is described as being "directly on" another element, "directly connected to" another element, "directly bonded to" another element, "directly on" another element, or "directly covering" another element, there may be no other elements in between.

[0039] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant items listed and any combination of any two or more items.

[0040] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe individual components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, assembly, region, layer, or part referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part may also be referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part.

[0041] For ease of description, spatial relation terms such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as shown in the accompanying drawings. Such spatial relation terms are intended to include not only the orientation depicted in the drawings but also different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, an element described as being “above” or “upper” relative to another element will subsequently be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Therefore, the term “above” includes both “above” and “below” orientations depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may also be positioned in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relation terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0042] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” enumerate the stated features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0043] Variations in the shapes shown in the accompanying drawings may occur due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Therefore, the examples described herein are not limited to the specific shapes shown in the accompanying drawings, but include changes in shape that may occur during manufacturing.

[0044] The features of the examples described herein can be combined in various ways that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, although the examples described herein have a wide variety of constructions, other constructions are possible, as will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0045] The first aspect of this application provides a material handling and processing device, thereby solving the problem that existing drive mechanisms for avoidance of pressure claws have multiple power sources, which not only occupy a large space but also have relatively high costs.

[0046] The following reference Figures 1 to 9 This application describes a material handling apparatus according to some embodiments. For ease of description, the first perpendicular direction X, the second perpendicular direction Y, and the third perpendicular direction Z will be used in the following description.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the conveying and processing apparatus of this application includes a first pushing mechanism 100, a conveying mechanism 200 (similar to a pressure claw mechanism in the prior art), and a locking mechanism 300. The conveying mechanism 200 and the locking mechanism 300 are slidably connected. The first pushing mechanism 100 includes a driving component and a pushing component 120. The driving component is connected to the pushing component 120 to drive the pushing component 120 to move along a predetermined trajectory. The predetermined trajectory includes a first avoidance trajectory, a pushing trajectory, and a second avoidance trajectory in sequence. When the pushing component 120 is located on the pushing trajectory, the pushing component 120 can abut against the conveying mechanism 200 to drive the conveying mechanism 200 to slide along the locking mechanism. When the pushing component 120 is located on the first avoidance trajectory or the second avoidance trajectory, the pushing component 120 disengages from the conveying mechanism 200.

[0048] In the specific operation of the handling and processing device of this application, when the pushing component 120 is located on the first clearance trajectory, the handling mechanism 200 is located in the clearance position. During the process of the upstream mechanism transferring the product battery from top to bottom, it will not be interfered with by the handling mechanism. When the upstream mechanism transfers the product battery to the predetermined position (the product battery is parallel to the clamping part of the handling mechanism), the driving component drives the pushing component 120 to move along the predetermined trajectory (from the first clearance trajectory to the second clearance trajectory via the pushing trajectory), so as to push the handling mechanism 200 from the clearance position to the operating position (in the operating position, the product battery is in the clamping part of the handling mechanism, and can be clamped and fixed), thereby completing the handling of the product battery. The same applies when the handling mechanism 200 returns from the operating position to the clearance position.

[0049] As described above, this application utilizes a combination of a drive component and a push component 120 to adjust the position of the conveying mechanism 200, rapidly switching between an operating position and a avoidance position (when the conveying mechanism is not being pushed, the push component 120 is located on either a first or second avoidance trajectory to avoid the conveying mechanism 200), thereby avoiding interference during the top-to-bottom transfer of the product battery. Compared to existing technologies, this application's use of a drive component and a push component reduces the number of power sources, occupies less space, and has lower costs.

[0050] As an example, in the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the positioning mechanism 300 of this application includes a first guide rail 310. The first guide rail 310 extends along a first direction X, and the conveying mechanism 200 is connected to the first guide rail 310 to move along it. In the second direction Y, both the conveying mechanism 200 and the first guide rail 310 are positioned above the first pushing mechanism 100. The first pushing mechanism 100 includes a driving component, a pushing component 120, and a clearance guide rail 111. The pushing component 120 is slidably connected to the clearance guide rail 111, and the driving component is connected to the pushing component 120 to drive the pushing component 120 to slide along the clearance guide rail 111. The clearance guide rail 111 includes a first clearance segment 1111 (equivalent to a first clearance trajectory), a pushing segment 1113 (equivalent to a pushing trajectory), and a second clearance segment 1112 (equivalent to a second clearance trajectory) connected sequentially along the first direction X. See also... Figure 5The first clearance section 1111 and the second clearance section 1112 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the pushing section 1113. In the second direction Y, the pushing section 1113 is closer to the conveying mechanism 200 with respect to the first clearance section 1111 and the second clearance section 1112. The pushing section 1113 extends along the first direction X. When the pushing component 120 is located in the pushing section 1113, the pushing component 120 can abut against the conveying mechanism 200. When the pushing component 120 is located in the first clearance section 1111 or the second clearance section 1112, the pushing component 120 disengages from the conveying mechanism 200.

[0051] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in the specific operation of the handling and processing device of this application, when the pushing component 120 is located in the first clearance section 1111, the handling mechanism 200 is located in the clearance position. During the process of the upstream mechanism transferring the product battery from top to bottom, it will not be interfered with by the handling mechanism 200. When the upstream mechanism transfers the product battery to the predetermined position (the product battery is parallel to the clamping part of the handling mechanism 200), the driving component drives the pushing component 120 to slide along the clearance guide rail 111 (from the first clearance section 1111 through the pushing section 1113 to the second clearance section 1112), so as to push the handling mechanism 200 from the clearance position to the operating position (in the operating position, the product battery is in the clamping part of the handling mechanism 200, and can be clamped and fixed), thereby completing the handling of the product battery. The same applies when the handling mechanism 200 returns from the operating position to the clearance position.

[0052] As described above, this application utilizes a sliding connection between the push component 120 and the avoidance guide rail 111 to adjust the position of the conveying mechanism 200, allowing for rapid switching between the operating position and the avoidance position (when the conveying mechanism 200 is not being pushed, the push component 120 is located in the first avoidance section 1111 or the second avoidance section 1112 to avoid the conveying mechanism 200), thus avoiding interference during the top-to-bottom transfer of the product battery. Compared to existing technologies, this application's sliding connection between the push component 120 and the avoidance guide rail 111 reduces the number of power sources, occupies less space, and has a lower cost.

[0053] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drive assembly includes a power source 170, and the first push mechanism 100 also includes a second guide rail 130, a third guide rail 140, a first connector 150, and a guide member 160.

[0054] The second guide rail 130 extends along the first direction X, and the third guide rail 140 extends along the second direction Y. The first connecting member 150 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 130 to slide along it, and the third guide rail 140 is connected to the first connecting member 150. Here, the first connecting member 150 can be a vertical plate, and the third guide rail 140 is fixed to one side of the vertical plate. The pushing component 120 is slidably connected to the third guide rail 140 on one side in the third direction Z to slide along it, and a guide member 160 is connected to the other side of the pushing component 120 in the third direction Z. A clearance guide rail 111 is disposed on the other side of the pushing component 120, and the guide member 160 is slidably connected to the clearance guide rail 111.

[0055] With this configuration, the push component 120 is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail 111 via the guide member 160. In addition, the second guide rail 130 and the third guide rail 140 provide guidance, which not only makes the movement of the push component 120 stable, but also improves the accuracy of the push component 120's operation.

[0056] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the guide member 160 can be a pulley, and the clearance guide rail 111 can be a clearance groove; the clearance groove can be a through groove through the plate, and the pulley is slidably connected to the clearance groove. With this configuration, the cooperation between the pulley and the clearance groove can effectively ensure the stability and smoothness of the clearance process, thereby ensuring the stability of the driving component 120 during operation.

[0057] In the embodiments of this application, for the convenience of installing various components and to ensure the stability of the overall structure, as follows. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first pushing mechanism 100 also includes a mounting base 180 and a sliding plate 110. The power source 170 can be a telescopic cylinder (e.g., a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder). The top of the mounting base 180 is provided with a second guide rail mounting groove 181, on which a second guide rail 130 is fixed. A telescopic cylinder is connected to one side of the mounting base 180 in the third direction Z. The telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected to a first connecting member 150, which is slidably connected to the second guide rail 130. A sliding plate 110 is connected to the other side of the mounting base 180 in the third direction Z. A clearance guide rail 111 is provided on the sliding plate 110. For ease of installation, a fixed mounting groove 112 extending along the first direction X can be provided on the sliding plate 110, and the mounting base 180 can be provided with an outer edge that mates with the fixed mounting groove 112.

[0058] As an example, such as Figure 2As shown, a cylinder mounting plate 173 is fixed to one side of the mounting base 180 in the Z direction, and the cylinder is mounted on the cylinder mounting plate 173. Further, a second connecting member 151 (e.g., a slider) is fixed to the bottom of the first connecting member 150, and the first connecting member 150 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 130 via the second connecting member 151. Additionally, a connecting block 171 is installed at the position of the second connecting member 151. The connecting block 171 cooperates with the first floating joint 172 mounted on the cylinder. Under the action of the cylinder, the second connecting member 151 will perform a translational movement along the second guide rail 130.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, in order to facilitate the contact and pushing of the pushing component 120 with the conveying mechanism 200, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the pushing assembly 120 includes a pushing member 121 and a fixing member 122. The fixing member 122 is slidably connected to a third guide rail 140 on one side in the third direction Z, allowing it to slide along the second guide rail 130. A guide member 160 is fixed to the other side of the fixing member 122 in the third direction Z. The pushing member 121 extends in the third direction Z, with one end connected to the top of the fixing member 122, and the other end extending away from the third guide rail 140. Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the guide 160 is in the pushing section 1113, the pushing member 121 can abut against the conveying mechanism 200. When the guide 160 is in the first clearance section 1111 or the second clearance section 1112, the pushing member 121 disengages from the conveying mechanism 200.

[0060] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pusher 121 includes two extension blocks 1212 extending away from the third guide rail 140. The two extension blocks 1212 are parallel to each other and spaced apart in the first direction X. Each extension block 1212 extends in the third direction Z. To facilitate the contact and pushing of the pusher 121 with the conveying mechanism 200, a push block 1211 can also be provided at the top of the other end of each extension block 1212. The push block 1211 facilitates contact and pushing with the conveying mechanism 200. Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the position of the conveying mechanism 200 switches between the operating position and the avoidance position, see [reference needed]. Figure 4 The push block 1211 can abut against the touch block 220 to push the conveying mechanism 200.

[0061] Specifically, such as Figure 9As shown, when the position of the conveying mechanism 200 changes from the operating position to the avoidance position, the push block 1211 on the right side abuts against the contact block 220. Figure 9 (The push block 1211 on the right side is not shown in the diagram). Figure 8 As shown, when the position of the conveying mechanism 200 changes from the avoidance position to the action position, the push block 1211 on the left side abuts against the contact block 220.

[0062] It is also worth mentioning that the conveying mechanism 200 needs to operate independently of the pneumatic circuit. Therefore, after the conveying mechanism 200 moves to the operating position and clamps the battery, it needs to maintain its position. Without this position maintenance, the conveying mechanism 200 will wobble while operating independently of the pneumatic circuit.

[0063] Therefore, the handling and processing apparatus of this application also includes a locking mechanism 300 and a second pushing mechanism 400, the cooperation of the locking mechanism 300 and the second pushing mechanism 400 to solve the technical problem of maintaining the position of the handling mechanism 200.

[0064] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the handling and processing device also includes a locking mechanism 300 and a second pushing mechanism 400. In the second direction Y, the locking mechanism 300 is positioned above the first pushing mechanism 100. The locking mechanism 300 includes a first guide rail 310, a first locking member 320, and a second locking member 330. The handling mechanism 200 is fixedly connected to the switching slider 380, and the handling mechanism 200 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 310 via the switching slider 380. The first locking member 320 is fixedly connected to the switching slider 380 of the handling mechanism 200. One of the first locking member 320 and the second locking member 330 has a slot, and the other has a protrusion extending in the third direction Z. The slot and the protrusion engage in a locking fit. The second pushing mechanism 400 can push the second locking member 330 in the third direction Z, causing the slot and the protrusion to disengage. Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the slot and the protrusion are engaged, the pushing component 120 is located in the second clearance section 1112, and the conveying mechanism 200 is located in the operating position; when the slot and the protrusion are disengaged, the pushing component 120 can slide from the second clearance section 1112 to the first clearance section 1111 to push the pushing component 120 from the operating position to the clearance position.

[0065] With this configuration, after the transport mechanism 200 is in the operating position, the slot and the protrusion will engage, thereby fixing the position of the transport mechanism 200. Subsequently, when the transport mechanism 200 is transported to the downstream workstation together with the locking mechanism 300, the transport mechanism 200 is positioned during the transport process and will not shake.

[0066] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the locking mechanism 300 also includes a fixed base 350 and a fourth guide rail 360, which extends along the third direction Z. In the second direction Y, both the first guide rail 310 and the fourth guide rail 360 are fixed to the side of the fixed base 350 facing the first pushing mechanism 100. The second locking member 330 is slidably connected to the fourth guide rail 360, and the second pushing mechanism 400 can push the second locking member 330 to slide along the fourth guide rail 360, causing the slot and protrusion to disengage. This configuration increases the fixation of the fixed base 350 and the guidance of the fourth guide rail 360, making the movement stable and improving the accuracy of operation.

[0067] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the locking mechanism 300 also includes a top-opening block 370, a first tension spring rod 341, a second tension spring rod 343, and a tension spring 342. In the second direction Y, the second pushing mechanism 400 is positioned below the locking mechanism 300, and the top-opening block 370 is fixed to the side of the second locking member 330 facing the first pushing mechanism 100. The bottom of the top-opening block 370 has an inclined surface. The first tension spring rod 341 is fixed to the fixed base 350, the second tension spring rod 343 is fixed to the second locking member 330, and both ends of the tension spring 342 are respectively fixed to the first tension spring rod 341 and the second tension spring rod 343.

[0068] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the second pushing mechanism 400 includes a lifting cylinder 420. During the process of the lifting cylinder 420 lifting along the inclined plane, the opening block 370 drives the slot and the protrusion to disengage. During the disengagement process, the tension spring 342 is stretched. When the lifting cylinder 420 descends, the tension spring 342 automatically resets and pulls the second locking member 330 back in the opposite direction, so that the slot and the protrusion engage.

[0069] In the embodiments of this application, for the convenience of installing the lifting cylinder 420 and for better driving, as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second push mechanism 400 also includes a fifth guide rail 410 and a lifting assembly.

[0070] The fifth guide rail 410 extends along the second direction Y. The lifting assembly is slidably connected to the fifth guide rail 410. The top of the lifting assembly is provided with a lifting wheel 430. The telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 420 is connected to the lifting assembly. The lifting cylinder 420 can drive the lifting assembly to slide along the fifth guide rail 410 so that the lifting wheel 430 is lifted along the inclined surface of the lifting block 370.

[0071] Specifically, the lifting assembly includes a lifting plate 440, a mounting block 450, and a lifting wheel 430. A fifth guide rail mounting plate 460 is fixed to the slide rail 110, a fifth guide rail 410 is mounted on the fifth guide rail mounting plate 460, and the lifting plate 440 is mounted on the fifth guide rail 410, with the lifting plate 440 slidably connected to the fifth guide rail 410. The lifting plate 440 is connected to the lifting cylinder 420 via a second floating joint 470. A mounting block 450 is also mounted on the top of the lifting plate 440, and the lifting wheel 430 is mounted on the mounting block 450. When the lifting cylinder 420 is activated, the lifting plate 440 moves up and down, thereby driving the lifting wheel 430 to engage with the lifting block 370.

[0072] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the lifting cylinder can be replaced with a horizontal cylinder that pushes and pulls the second latching member along the third direction Z, causing the latch and protrusion to disengage and engage. However, this example would take up space and interfere with existing equipment.

[0073] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the conveying and processing device of this application is in operation, when the pushing component 120 is located in the first clearance section 1111, the conveying mechanism 200 is located in the clearance position. During the process of the upstream mechanism transferring the product battery from top to bottom, it will not be interfered with by the conveying mechanism 200. When the upstream mechanism transfers the product battery to the predetermined position (the product battery is parallel to the clamping part of the conveying mechanism 200), the lifting cylinder 420 of the second pushing mechanism 400 is activated. During the process of the lifting cylinder 420 lifting along the inclined surface of the lifting block 370, the slot and the protrusion are disengaged. In this way, the conveying mechanism 200 can move along the first direction X.

[0074] Subsequently, the drive assembly drives the push assembly 120 to slide along the clearance guide rail 111 (from the first clearance section 1111 to the second clearance section 1112 via the push section 1113), thereby pushing the transport mechanism 200 from the clearance position to the operating position (in the operating position, the product battery is in the clamping part of the transport mechanism 200, and can be clamped and fixed), thus completing the transport of the product battery. Afterwards, the lifting cylinder 420 of the second push mechanism 400 actuates, the lifting cylinder 420 descends, and through the automatic reset of the tension spring 342, the slot and protrusion engage, thus fixing the position of the transport mechanism 200.

[0075] Afterwards, the conveying mechanism 200 and the positioning mechanism 300 move together with the movable platform to the downstream mechanism (the fixing seat 350 of the positioning mechanism 300 can be fixed on the movable platform) to further process the battery. Then, the conveying mechanism 200 and the positioning mechanism 300 return to the operating position together.

[0076] Finally, the drive component drives the push component 120 to slide along the avoidance guide rail 111 (from the second avoidance section 1112 to the first avoidance section 1111 via the push section 1113) to push the transport mechanism 200 from the action position to the avoidance position, and so on.

[0077] According to a second aspect of this application, a battery production system is provided, which includes the handling and processing apparatus described above.

[0078] As described above, the material handling apparatus of this application can be applied to a battery production system, cooperating with upstream and downstream mechanisms of the battery production system to complete the task. Figure 6 As shown, the clamping part of the conveying mechanism 200 of this application can be a gripper 210 provided on the top of the conveying mechanism 200, and the gripper 210 is used to clamp the battery.

[0079] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A handling and processing device, characterized in that, The transport and processing device includes a first pushing mechanism (100), a transport mechanism (200), and a locking mechanism (300); The conveying mechanism (200) is slidably connected to the locking mechanism (300); The first pushing mechanism (100) includes a driving component and a pushing component (120); the driving component is connected to the pushing component (120) to drive the pushing component (120) to move along a predetermined trajectory; The predetermined trajectory includes a first avoidance trajectory, a propulsion trajectory, and a second avoidance trajectory in sequence; When the pushing component (120) is located on the pushing trajectory, the pushing component (120) can abut against the conveying mechanism (200) to drive the conveying mechanism (200) to slide along the locking mechanism (300); when the pushing component (120) is located on the first avoidance trajectory or the second avoidance trajectory, the pushing component (120) disengages from the conveying mechanism (200).

2. The handling and processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (200) and the first pushing mechanism (100) are arranged in the second direction (Y); The first actuation mechanism (100) also includes a clearance guide rail (111); The pushing component (120) is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail (111), and the driving component is connected to the pushing component (120) to drive the pushing component (120) to slide along the avoidance guide rail (111) to form the predetermined trajectory; The avoidance guide rail (111) includes a first avoidance section (1111), a pushing section (1113), and a second avoidance section (1112) connected sequentially along a first direction (X); the first avoidance trajectory is formed by the first avoidance section (1111), the pushing trajectory is formed by the pushing section (1113), and the second avoidance trajectory is formed by the second avoidance section (1112); In the second direction (Y), the pushing section (1113) is closer to the conveying mechanism (200) relative to the first avoidance section (1111) and the second avoidance section (1112); The pushing section (1113) extends along the first direction (X). When the pushing component (120) is located in the pushing section (1113), the pushing component (120) can abut against the conveying mechanism (200). When the pushing component (120) is located in the first clearance section (1111) or the second clearance section (1112), the pushing component (120) disengages from the conveying mechanism (200). The first direction (X) intersects with the second direction (Y).

3. The handling and processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a power source (170), and the first push mechanism (100) further includes a guide (160); The guide (160) is connected to one side of the pushing component (120), and the pushing component (120) is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail (111) through the guide (160); The power source (170) is connected to the push assembly (120) to drive the push assembly (120) to slide along the avoidance guide rail (111).

4. The handling and processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first pushing mechanism (100) further includes a second guide rail (130), a third guide rail (140), and a first connecting member (150); The second guide rail (130) extends along the first direction (X), and the third guide rail (140) extends along the second direction (Y); the first connector (150) is connected to the second guide rail (130) to move along the second guide rail (130), and the third guide rail (140) is connected to the first connector (150); The pushing component (120) is connected to the third guide rail (140) on one side in the third direction (Z) for moving along the third guide rail (140), and the guide member (160) is connected to the other side of the pushing component (120) in the third direction (Z); the avoidance guide rail (111) is disposed on the other side of the pushing component (120), and the guide member (160) is slidably connected to the avoidance guide rail (111); The power source (170) is connected to the first connector (150) to drive the first connector (150) to move along the second guide rail (130); the first direction (X), the second direction (Y) and the third direction (Z) are perpendicular to each other.

5. The handling and processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first pushing mechanism (100) further includes a mounting base (180) and a slide plate (110), and the power source (170) is a telescopic cylinder; The top of the mounting base (180) is connected to the second guide rail (130), and the mounting base (180) is connected to the telescopic cylinder on one side in the third direction (Z). The telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the first connector (150), the first connector (150) is slidably connected to the second guide rail (130), and the pushing component (120) is slidably connected to the third guide rail (140). The mounting base (180) is connected to the slide plate (110) on the other side of the third direction (Z), and the slide plate (110) is provided with the avoidance guide rail (111).

6. The handling and processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pushing assembly (120) includes a pushing member (121) and a fixing member (122); The fixing member (122) is slidably connected to the third guide rail (140) on one side of the third direction (Z) to move along the second guide rail (130), and the guide member (160) is connected to the other side of the fixing member (122) in the third direction (Z). The pusher (121) extends along the third direction (Z), one end of the pusher (121) is connected to the top of the fixing member (122), and the other end of the pusher (121) extends away from the third guide rail (140). When the guide member (160) is located in the push section (1113), the pusher (121) can abut against the conveying mechanism (200). When the guide member (160) is located in the first avoidance section (1111) or the second avoidance section (1112), the pusher (121) disengages from the conveying mechanism (200).

7. The handling and processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide member (160) is a pulley, and the clearance guide rail (111) is a clearance groove; The pulley is slidably connected to the clearance groove.

8. The handling and processing apparatus according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, The handling and processing device further includes a second pushing mechanism (400); in the second direction (Y), the locking mechanism (300) is disposed above the first pushing mechanism (100); The locking mechanism (300) includes a first guide rail (310), a first locking member (320), and a second locking member (330); the first guide rail (310) extends along the first direction (X), the conveying mechanism (200) is slidably connected to the first guide rail (310), and the first locking member (320) is fixedly connected to the conveying mechanism (200); The second pushing mechanism (400) can drive the second latching member (330) to move so that the first latching member (320) and the second latching member (330) can disengage and engage; When the first latching member (320) and the second latching member (330) are engaged, the pushing component (120) is located in the second clearance section (1112), and the conveying mechanism (200) is located in the operating position; when the first latching member (320) and the second latching member (330) are disengaged, the pushing component (120) can slide from the second clearance section (1112) to the first clearance section (1111) to push the pushing component (120) from the operating position to the clearance position.

9. The handling and processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​member (320) and the second snap-fit ​​member (330) are provided with a slot on one and a protrusion extending along the third direction (Z) on the other, and the slot and the protrusion are snap-fitted together; The second pushing mechanism (400) can drive the second latching member (330) to move along the third direction (Z) so that the slot and the protrusion disengage and engage; The positioning mechanism (300) further includes a fixed base (350) and a fourth guide rail (360), the fourth guide rail (360) extending along the third direction (Z); In the second direction (Y), the first guide rail (310) and the fourth guide rail (360) are both connected to the side of the fixed base (350) facing the first push mechanism (100); The second snap-fit ​​member (330) is slidably connected to the fourth guide rail (360), and the second pushing mechanism (400) can drive the second snap-fit ​​member (330) to slide along the fourth guide rail (360); The locking mechanism (300) also includes a top opening block (370) and a tension spring (342); In the second direction (Y), the second pushing mechanism (400) is disposed below the locking mechanism (300), and the top opening block (370) is fixed to the side of the second locking member (330) facing the first pushing mechanism (100); The bottom of the top opening block (370) is provided with an inclined surface, and the two ends of the tension spring (342) are respectively fixed on the fixing base (350) and the second snap-fit ​​member (330); The second pushing mechanism (400) includes a lifting cylinder (420). During the process of the lifting cylinder (420) lifting along the inclined surface, the opening block (370) drives the slot and the protrusion to disengage. During the disengagement process, the tension spring (342) is stretched. The second pushing mechanism (400) also includes a fifth guide rail (410) and a lifting assembly; The fifth guide rail (410) extends along the second direction (Y), the lifting assembly is slidably connected to the fifth guide rail (410), and the top of the lifting assembly is provided with a lifting wheel (430); The telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder (420) is connected to the lifting assembly. The lifting cylinder (420) can drive the lifting assembly to slide along the fifth guide rail (410) so that the lifting wheel (430) is lifted along the inclined plane.

10. A battery production system, characterized in that, Includes the handling and processing apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-9; The top of the conveying mechanism is provided with a gripper (210) for holding the battery.

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