Battery piece material supplementing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a battery piece supplementing device. The battery piece supplementing device comprises a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a first detection mechanism, a second detection mechanism, a waste collecting mechanism, a first carrying mechanism and a second carrying mechanism. The conveying mechanism conveys the battery piece group from a first position to a second position, and the first detection mechanism performs preliminary detection on the battery piece group in the conveying process; the first carrying mechanism moves the battery piece group at the second position to the bearing mechanism, and the second detection mechanism performs secondary detection on the battery piece group on the bearing mechanism; and the second carrying mechanism removes substandard battery pieces and sends the substandard battery pieces to the waste collecting mechanism, and meanwhile, the qualified battery pieces are picked up from the feeding mechanism and are supplemented into vacant positions. According to the device, the omission ratio is reduced through double detection mechanisms, the product quality is ensured, full-automatic detection, rejection and material supplementation are realized, and the production efficiency and the operation safety are improved; and the feeding mechanism utilizes the battery pieces which are rejected from the previous working procedure and reach the standard, so that resource recycling is realized, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of solar cell processing, and more specifically, to a solar cell feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of photovoltaic cells, cell inspection is a crucial step in ensuring product quality. Existing production processes typically involve a conveyor system that transports several cells sequentially to the unloading station. An inspection station is located upstream of the unloading station on the conveyor system. Cameras or other inspection devices at the inspection station perform quality checks on the cells passing through it. If a cell fails to meet the standards, it is removed by a rejection mechanism. The compliant cells are then transported to the unloading station by the conveyor system, and subsequently, a handling mechanism moves the cells from the unloading station to a carrying mechanism for temporary storage.

[0003] However, the inventors of this application discovered that even if the battery cells are only inspected once on the conveying mechanism, there will still be substandard battery cells that are not identified, resulting in quality problems in the battery strings produced subsequently. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a battery cell feeding device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A battery cell feeding device includes a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a carrying mechanism, a first detection mechanism, a second detection mechanism, a waste collection mechanism, a first handling mechanism, and a second handling mechanism, wherein:

[0006] The conveying mechanism is configured to receive at least one set of battery cell groups at a first position and convey at least one set of battery cell groups to a second position, each set of battery cell groups comprising a first battery cell and a second battery cell arranged in sequence.

[0007] The first testing mechanism is mounted above the conveying mechanism and located between the first position and the second position. The first testing mechanism is configured to determine whether the first and second battery cells in each battery cell group on the conveying mechanism meet the standards.

[0008] The first conveying mechanism is configured to pick up at least one set of battery cell packs from the conveying mechanism at the second position and place each picked-up battery cell pack on the carrying mechanism;

[0009] The second testing mechanism is installed above the support mechanism. The second testing mechanism is configured to determine whether the first and second cells in each battery cell group on the support mechanism meet the standards.

[0010] The second conveying mechanism is configured to pick up the substandard first and second battery cells on the carrying mechanism and send them to the waste collection mechanism, which is located between the feeding mechanism and the carrying mechanism.

[0011] The feeding mechanism is configured to supply qualified first and second solar cells;

[0012] After the substandard first battery cell is removed from the carrier mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is also configured to pick up the first battery cell from the feeding mechanism and release the picked-up first battery cell into the empty position created on the carrier mechanism after the substandard first battery cell is removed.

[0013] After the substandard second cell is removed from the carrier mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is also configured to pick up the second cell from the feeding mechanism and release the picked-up second cell into the empty position created by the removal of the substandard second cell on the carrier mechanism.

[0014] This application provides a solar cell replenishment device that integrates a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a carrying mechanism, a first / second detection mechanism, and a first / second handling mechanism to achieve fully automated detection, rejection, and replenishment of solar cells. The first detection mechanism, located above the conveying mechanism, is used for preliminary detection of whether the first and second solar cells in the solar cell group meet the standards. The second detection mechanism, located above the carrying mechanism, is used for secondary detection of the solar cell group on the carrying mechanism. This dual detection mechanism effectively reduces the missed detection rate, ensures that substandard solar cells are detected and processed in a timely manner, and improves product quality.

[0015] The device can automatically determine whether the first and second battery cells on the carrier mechanism meet the standards through the second detection mechanism, and remove the substandard first and second battery cells through the second conveying mechanism. At the same time, it selects the qualified first or second battery cells from the feeding mechanism to fill the corresponding empty positions on the carrier mechanism. The whole process does not require manual intervention, which significantly improves production efficiency and operational safety.

[0016] In addition, the source of the patch material from the feeding mechanism is qualified battery cells that have been rejected in the previous process. This not only reduces the tedious operation of regular manual feeding, but also realizes the recycling of resources and reduces production costs.

[0017] Optionally, the feeding mechanism includes a first conveying track, a first storage component and a second storage component. The first storage component and the second storage component are sequentially mounted on the first conveying track. The first storage component is used to store the first qualified battery cell, and the second storage component is used to store the second qualified battery cell. The first conveying track is sequentially provided with a first feeding position, a second feeding position and a replenishment position.

[0018] After the second inspection agency detects that there is a substandard first battery cell on the carrier mechanism, the first storage component is configured to release the stored first battery cell on the first feeding position, and the first conveying track is configured to convey the first battery cell released on the first feeding position to the replenishment station.

[0019] After the second inspection mechanism detects that there is a substandard second battery cell on the carrier mechanism, the second storage component is configured to release the stored second battery cell onto the second feeding position, and the first conveying track is configured to convey the second battery cell released onto the second feeding position to the replenishment station.

[0020] The second handling mechanism is configured to pick up either the first or second battery cell at the replenishment station on the first conveying track.

[0021] The first and second storage components are used to store compliant first and second solar cells, respectively, avoiding material mixing issues and improving replenishment accuracy. The first conveyor track can transport compliant first / second solar cells from the first / second feeding station to the replenishment station, realizing automated feeding, reducing manual intervention, and improving feeding efficiency. The second handling mechanism can pick up the first or second solar cell at the replenishment station and fill the vacant position on the carrying mechanism after the removal of non-compliant first or second solar cells.

[0022] Optionally, the first storage component includes a hopper and a first drive unit, and the first storage component is configured to release qualified first battery cells sequentially from bottom to top, wherein:

[0023] The hopper includes a base, a first hopper plate, and a second hopper plate. The first hopper plate and the second hopper plate are installed on opposite sides of the base. The inner sidewall of the first hopper plate is provided with multiple first support members arranged parallel from top to bottom and spaced apart. The inner sidewall of the second hopper plate is provided with second support members that correspond one-to-one with each of the first support members. Each first support member and its corresponding second support member are arranged opposite each other in the same horizontal plane to jointly support a first battery cell.

[0024] The hopper straddles the first conveying track. The two ends of the first battery cell protrude from the first conveying track along the width direction of the first conveying track. The distance between each first support member and the corresponding second support member is greater than the width of the first conveying track and less than the length of the first battery cell.

[0025] The first drive unit is configured to drive the hopper to descend step by step, so that the first battery cell stored at the bottom of the hopper descends to the first feeding position on the first conveying track.

[0026] The structure of the second storage component may be the same as or different from that of the first storage component.

[0027] The hopper in the first storage component ensures the stable storage and orderly release of compliant first solar cells, preventing damage during storage and feeding. The distance between the first support and its corresponding second support is greater than the width of the first conveyor track to prevent interference. The distance between the first support and its corresponding second support is less than the length of the first solar cell, allowing them to work together to support the first solar cell and prevent it from falling. The first drive unit drives the hopper to descend stepwise, lowering the lowest compliant first solar cell stored in the hopper to the first feeding position on the first conveyor track. The first solar cell at the first feeding position is then conveyed to the replenishment station along the first conveyor track, achieving automated feeding of compliant first solar cells. The structure of the second storage component may be the same as or different from that of the first storage component, enabling stable storage and orderly release of compliant second solar cells.

[0028] Optionally, a first sizing station is provided on the first conveying track in front of the feeding station, and a first sizing component is provided on the side of the first sizing station.

[0029] The first alignment component includes a first alignment drive and two first alignment components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first alignment station;

[0030] When the first conveying track moves the first battery cell from the first feeding position or the second battery cell from the second feeding position to the first sizing station, the first sizing drive drives at least one first sizing component to move closer to the first conveying track in order to size the first battery cell or the second battery cell.

[0031] The first alignment component can align the first or second battery cell, achieving automated alignment and reducing positional deviations of the first or second battery cell. The automated alignment of the first alignment component can make the position of the first or second battery cell more accurate when it enters the replenishment station, so that the first or second battery cell located at the replenishment station can be picked up more accurately by the second conveying mechanism, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of replenishment.

[0032] Optionally, the feeding mechanism also includes a lifting and rotating assembly, the first conveying track being two parallel and spaced conveyor belts, and the lifting and rotating assembly being disposed between the two conveyor belts;

[0033] The lifting and rotating assembly includes a second drive component and a receiving component, with the receiving component located at the material replenishment station;

[0034] The receiving component is provided with a limiting structure on its side. The limiting structure is used to stop the first or second battery cell from being moved by the first conveying track on the receiving surface of the receiving component.

[0035] The driving end of the second driving component is connected to the receiving component, and the second driving component is used to drive the receiving component to move vertically and / or rotate horizontally.

[0036] The lifting and rotating assembly includes a second driving component and a receiving component. The limiting structure on the receiving component can stop the first or second battery cell on the receiving surface of the receiving component. The second driving component can drive the receiving component to lift vertically and / or rotate horizontally. After the receiving component is lifted to a preset height, the first or second battery cell located on the receiving component can be removed from the first conveying track. Then, the receiving component rotates horizontally by a preset angle, thereby driving the first or second battery cell located on the receiving component to rotate, so that the orientation of the first or second battery cell located on the receiving component meets the formulation requirements, improving compatibility.

[0037] Optionally, at least one adsorption structure is provided on the receiving surface of the receiving component to adsorb the first or second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving component.

[0038] The adsorption structure can stably hold the first or second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving component, preventing the first or second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving component from shifting position during lifting or rotation.

[0039] Optionally, the bearing mechanism includes a bearing component, a second regulating component, and a temporary storage component, wherein:

[0040] The carrier component includes a drive module and a carrier component. The carrier component is used to carry several sets of battery cell packs picked up by the first handling mechanism, and the drive module is used to drive the carrier component to move sequentially to the second organizing station and the temporary storage station.

[0041] The second alignment component is located on the side of the second alignment station and is used to align several groups of battery cells that have moved to the carrier of the second alignment station.

[0042] The temporary storage component is located on the side of the temporary storage station and is used to replace the carrier to carry several sets of battery cells that have been moved to the temporary storage station.

[0043] By setting up a carrier component, a second sizing component, and a temporary storage component, the second sizing component first sizes the first half of the battery cell string carried by the carrier component. The first half of the battery cell string includes several groups of battery cells. Then, the carrier component transfers the sizing first half of the battery cell string to the temporary storage component for temporary storage. Subsequently, the carrier component receives the second half of the battery cell string from the next batch, sizes it, and moves it to the side of the temporary storage component, so as to form a well-arranged battery cell string on the temporary storage component and the carrier component. The second half of the battery cell string includes several groups of battery cells.

[0044] Optionally, the second alignment component includes a second alignment drive and two second alignment components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second alignment station;

[0045] When the carrier component moves several sets of battery cells to the second straightening station, the second straightening drive drives at least one second straightening component to move closer to the carrier component in order to straighten the several sets of battery cells from both sides.

[0046] The second alignment drive drives at least one second alignment component to move closer to the carrier component, thereby automating the alignment process, reducing manual intervention, and improving alignment efficiency. The aligned battery cell pack can be more accurately replaced by the temporary storage component, thus improving the quality and efficiency of temporary storage.

[0047] Optionally, the detection components include a camera and a PL detector, wherein:

[0048] The camera is used to capture images of the surface of the battery cells;

[0049] The PL detector is used to excite electrons within the solar cell and detect the photoluminescence signal of the solar cell.

[0050] The combination of camera and PL detector enables multi-dimensional inspection of the surface and internal quality of solar cells, improving the comprehensiveness and accuracy of inspection, effectively reducing the false negative rate, and ensuring product quality. The use of camera and PL detector also automates the inspection process, reduces manual intervention, and improves inspection efficiency.

[0051] Optionally, the first conveying mechanism includes a first mounting bracket, a first drive assembly, and a first pickup assembly, wherein:

[0052] The first drive assembly is mounted on the first mounting bracket, and the first pickup assembly is used to pick up or release several sets of battery cell packs.

[0053] The drive end of the first drive component is connected to the first pickup component. The first drive component is configured to drive the first pickup component to lift and / or move horizontally to the second position to pick up at least one set of battery cell groups on the conveying mechanism and place each picked-up battery cell group on the carrying mechanism.

[0054] The first drive assembly includes a traverse module and a lifting module, wherein:

[0055] The fixed end of the transverse module is mounted on the first mounting bracket, the drive end of the transverse module is connected to the fixed end of the lifting module, and the drive end of the lifting module is connected to the first pickup component.

[0056] The traverse module is configured to drive the first pickup component to move back and forth between the conveying mechanism and the carrying mechanism; the lifting module is configured to drive the first pickup component to move up and down.

[0057] The first pickup assembly includes a third drive unit, a sliding beam, and several adsorption components, wherein:

[0058] The fixed end of the third driving component is connected to the driving end of the first driving assembly;

[0059] Several adsorption elements are installed on the sliding beam, and each adsorption element is used to adsorb a single first battery cell or a single second battery cell;

[0060] The drive end of the third drive unit is configured to drive the sliding beam forward or backward along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism, thereby adjusting the position of each adsorption element.

[0061] The first transport mechanism efficiently moves the battery cell packs from the conveying mechanism to the carrying mechanism, achieving automated transport, reducing manual intervention, and improving transport efficiency. In the first pick-up assembly of the first transport mechanism, several adsorption elements are mounted on a sliding beam. A third drive element drives the sliding beam forward or backward along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism to adjust the position of each adsorption element. This allows the first pick-up assembly to adapt to battery cell packs of different sizes and to pick up battery cell packs with positional deviations.

[0062] Optionally, the second conveying mechanism includes a second mounting bracket, a second drive assembly, and an adsorption assembly, wherein:

[0063] The second drive assembly is mounted on the second mounting bracket, and the adsorption assembly is used to pick up or release the first or second battery cell.

[0064] The driving end of the second driving component is connected to the adsorption component, and the second driving component is configured to drive the adsorption component to move horizontally between the feeding mechanism and the carrying mechanism.

[0065] The second transport mechanism can transport the qualified first or second battery cell from the feeding mechanism to the carrying mechanism, realizing the automation of material replenishment, reducing manual intervention, and improving material replenishment efficiency.

[0066] Optionally, the cell feeding device also includes a storage mechanism and a rejection mechanism, wherein:

[0067] The storage mechanism and the feeding mechanism are located on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The storage mechanism is used to store the first and second battery cells that fail to meet the standards as detected by the first inspection mechanism.

[0068] The rejection mechanism is mounted above the conveying mechanism and is located between the first detection mechanism and the second position. The rejection mechanism includes a mounting frame and a third drive assembly and a second pickup assembly mounted on the mounting frame. The second pickup assembly is configured to pick up the first and / or second battery cells that do not meet the standards on the conveying mechanism, as well as the second or first battery cells that meet the standards in the battery cell group.

[0069] The third drive assembly is configured to drive the second pick-up assembly to move between the feeding mechanism, the conveying mechanism, and the storage mechanism, so that the second pick-up assembly feeds substandard cells into the storage mechanism and feeds compliant cells from the cell group into the feeding mechanism.

[0070] The feed mechanism sources its replacement cells from the qualified solar cells rejected in the previous process. In the previous process, solar cell packs are transported by a conveyor, and a first inspection mechanism determines whether the cells meet the standards. A rejection mechanism sends non-compliant cells to a storage mechanism, while a compliant cell pack is fed into the feed mechanism. This operation reduces the tedious manual, periodic feeding process, achieves resource recycling, and lowers production costs.

[0071] Optionally, the distance from the feeding mechanism to the conveying mechanism is the same as the distance from the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism. The second picking component includes a first picker and a second picker, which are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell, respectively.

[0072] The mounting frame is provided with a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are perpendicular to and parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The first pickup is slidably mounted on the first guide rail, and the second pickup is slidably mounted on the second guide rail.

[0073] The third drive assembly includes a timing belt and a fourth drive member. The timing belt is horizontally mounted on the mounting bracket, and the fourth drive member is driven to connect with the timing belt. The first pickup and the second pickup are fixedly connected to the two sides of the timing belt, respectively. The fourth drive member is configured to drive the timing belt to rotate so that the first pickup and the second pickup move in opposite directions.

[0074] The feeding mechanism and storage mechanism are at the same distance from the conveying mechanism, making the movement path of the second picking component symmetrical, thus improving the stability and efficiency of the operation; the first picker and the second picker are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell respectively, realizing the simultaneous processing of different battery cells; the first picker and the second picker are fixedly connected to the two sides of the synchronous belt respectively, realizing the synchronous reverse movement of the first picker and the second picker, thus improving the coordination and efficiency of the operation. Attached Figure Description

[0075] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell feeding device in the first working state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0076] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the battery cell feeding device in the second working state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0077] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the feeding mechanism, the waste collection mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism in the battery cell replenishment device of this application embodiment;

[0078] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveying mechanism in the battery cell feeding device in the embodiments of this application;

[0079] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second conveying mechanism in the battery cell feeding device in the embodiments of this application;

[0080] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in the battery cell feeding device in the embodiments of this application;

[0081] Figure 7 For this application Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0082] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and rotating assembly in the feeding mechanism of the battery cell feeding device in the embodiments of this application;

[0083] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first storage component and the second storage component in the feeding mechanism of the battery cell feeding device in the embodiments of this application;

[0084] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the conveying mechanism, the feeding mechanism, the storage mechanism, and the rejecting mechanism in the battery cell replenishment device of this application embodiment;

[0085] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rejection mechanism in the battery cell feeding device in the embodiments of this application;

[0086] Figures 1 to 11 Includes:

[0087] Conveying mechanism 1;

[0088] Material supply organization 2:

[0089] First conveyor track 21,

[0090] First storage component 22, hopper 221, first support component 2211, second support component 2212, first drive component 222,

[0091] Second storage component 23,

[0092] First regularization component 24,

[0093] Lifting and rotating assembly 25, second driving component 251, receiving component 252, limiting structure 2521, adsorption structure 2522;

[0094] Supporting mechanism 3:

[0095] Support component 31, second straightening component 32, temporary storage component 33;

[0096] First testing agency 4;

[0097] Waste collection facility 5;

[0098] First transport unit 6:

[0099] First mounting bracket 61,

[0100] First drive component 62,

[0101] First pickup component 63, third drive component 631, sliding beam 632, adsorption component 633;

[0102] Second transport unit 7:

[0103] Second mounting bracket 71, second drive assembly 72, adsorption assembly 73;

[0104] Storage structure 8;

[0105] Rejection Mechanism 9:

[0106] Mounting bracket 91,

[0107] Third drive component 92, synchronous belt 921, fourth drive component 922

[0108] Second pickup component 93, first pickup 931, second pickup 932

[0109] Suspension 94. Detailed Implementation

[0110] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0111] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this application provides a battery cell feeding device, which includes a conveying mechanism 1, a feeding mechanism 2, a carrying mechanism 3, and a first detection mechanism 4 (e.g., ...). Figure 10 (as shown), second inspection mechanism (not shown), waste collection mechanism 5, first handling mechanism 6 and second handling mechanism 7, wherein:

[0112] The conveying mechanism 1 is configured to receive at least one set of battery cell groups at a first position and convey at least one set of battery cell groups to a second position, each set of battery cell groups including a first battery cell and a second battery cell arranged in sequence.

[0113] The first testing mechanism 4 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 1 and located between the first position and the second position. The first testing mechanism 4 is configured to determine whether the first and second battery cells in each battery cell group on the conveying mechanism 1 meet the standards.

[0114] The first conveying mechanism 6 is configured to pick up at least one set of battery cell packs (e.g., ...) from the conveying mechanism 1 at a second position. Figure 1 (as shown), and place each picked-up battery cell group on the carrier mechanism 3 (as shown). Figure 2 (as shown)

[0115] The second testing mechanism is mounted above the support mechanism 3 (not shown). The second testing mechanism is configured to determine whether the first and second cells in each battery cell group on the support mechanism 3 meet the standards.

[0116] The second conveying mechanism 7 is configured to pick up the substandard first and second battery cells on the carrying mechanism 3 and send them to the waste collection mechanism 5, which is located between the feeding mechanism 2 and the carrying mechanism 3.

[0117] The feeding mechanism 2 is configured to supply qualified first and second solar cells;

[0118] After the substandard first battery cell is removed from the carrier mechanism 3, the second conveying mechanism 7 is also configured to pick up the first battery cell from the feeding mechanism 2 and release the picked-up first battery cell into the empty position created on the carrier mechanism 3 after the substandard first battery cell is removed.

[0119] After the substandard second cell is removed from the carrier mechanism 3, the second conveying mechanism 7 is also configured to pick up the second cell from the feeding mechanism 2 and release the picked-up second cell to the empty position created on the carrier mechanism 3 after the substandard second cell was removed.

[0120] This application provides a solar cell replenishment device, which integrates a conveying mechanism 1, a feeding mechanism 2, a carrying mechanism 3, a first / second detection mechanism, and a first / second handling mechanism to achieve fully automated detection, rejection, and replenishment of solar cells. The first detection mechanism 4 is located above the conveying mechanism 1 and is used for preliminary detection of whether the first and second solar cells in the solar cell group meet the standards. The second detection mechanism is located above the carrying mechanism 3 and is used for secondary detection of the solar cell group on the carrying mechanism 3. This dual detection mechanism effectively reduces the missed detection rate, ensures that substandard solar cells are detected and processed in a timely manner, and improves product quality.

[0121] The device can automatically determine whether the first and second battery cells on the carrier mechanism 3 meet the standards through the second detection mechanism, and remove the substandard first and second battery cells through the second conveying mechanism 7. At the same time, it selects the qualified first or second battery cells from the feeding mechanism 2 to fill the corresponding empty positions on the carrier mechanism 3. The whole process does not require manual intervention, which significantly improves production efficiency and operational safety.

[0122] In addition, the source of the patch material for the feeding mechanism 2 is qualified battery cells that have been rejected in the previous process. This not only reduces the tedious operation of manual periodic feeding, but also realizes the recycling of resources and reduces production costs.

[0123] Optional, please continue reading Figure 1-2 The feeding mechanism 2 includes a first conveying track 21, a first storage component 22, and a second storage component 23. The first storage component 22 and the second storage component 23 are sequentially mounted on the first conveying track 21. The first storage component 22 is used to store the first qualified battery cell, and the second storage component 23 is used to store the second qualified battery cell. The first conveying track 21 is sequentially provided with a first feeding position, a second feeding position, and a replenishment position.

[0124] After the second testing mechanism detects that there is a substandard first battery cell on the carrier mechanism 3, the first storage component 22 is configured to release the stored first battery cell on the first feeding position, and the first conveying track 21 is configured to convey the first battery cell released on the first feeding position to the replenishment station.

[0125] After the second detection mechanism detects that there is a substandard second battery cell on the carrier mechanism 3, the second storage component 23 is configured to release the stored second battery cell on the second feeding position, and the first conveying track is configured to convey the second battery cell released on the second feeding position to the replenishment station.

[0126] The second conveying mechanism 7 is configured to pick up the first or second battery cell at the replenishment station of the first conveying track 21.

[0127] The first storage component 22 and the second storage component 23 are used to store compliant first and second battery cells, respectively, avoiding material mixing problems and improving the accuracy of replenishment. The first conveying track 21 can transport compliant first / second battery cells from the first / second feeding position to the replenishment position, realizing automated feeding, reducing manual intervention, and improving feeding efficiency. The second handling mechanism 7 can pick up the first or second battery cell at the replenishment position and fill the vacancy on the carrying mechanism 3 after the removal of the non-compliant first or second battery cell.

[0128] Optional, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9As shown, the first storage component 22 includes a hopper 221 and a first drive unit 222. The first storage component 22 is configured to release qualified first battery cells sequentially from bottom to top, wherein:

[0129] The hopper 221 includes a base, a first hopper plate, and a second hopper plate. The first hopper plate and the second hopper plate are installed on opposite sides of the base. The inner sidewall of the first hopper plate is provided with a plurality of first support members 2211 arranged parallel from top to bottom and spaced apart. The inner sidewall of the second hopper plate is provided with second support members 2212 that correspond one-to-one with each of the first support members 2211. Each first support member 2211 and the corresponding second support member 2212 are arranged opposite each other in the same horizontal plane to jointly support a first battery cell.

[0130] The hopper 221 straddles the first conveying track 21. The two ends of the first battery cell protrude from the first conveying track 21 along the width direction of the first conveying track 21. The distance between each first support member 2211 and the corresponding second support member 2212 is greater than the width of the first conveying track 21 and less than the length of the first battery cell.

[0131] The first drive unit 222 is configured to drive the hopper 221 to descend step by step, so that the lowest first battery cell stored in the hopper 221 descends to the first feeding position of the first conveying track 21.

[0132] The structure of the second storage component 23 may be the same as or different from that of the first storage component 22.

[0133] The second testing agency corresponds to the second testing process. In the second testing process, the working process of the first storage component 22 is as follows:

[0134] For ease of description, the inner wall of the first compartment plate is provided with i first support members 2211 arranged parallel from top to bottom and spaced apart, and the inner wall of the second compartment plate is provided with i second support members 2212 corresponding to each of the first support members 2211, where i is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0135] The nth first support member 2211 and the corresponding nth second support member 2212 (set opposite to each other in the same horizontal plane) are taken as the nth group of support members, 1≤n≤i, and n is a positive integer;

[0136] The first storage component 22 releases qualified first battery cells sequentially from bottom to top;

[0137] The first driving component 222 drives the hopper 221, which stores several qualified first battery cells, to descend, so that the upper surface of the bottom i-th group of support members is lower than the conveying surface of the first conveying track 21, and the i-th first battery cell descends to the first feeding position of the first conveying track 21; then, the i-th first battery cell that has descended to the first feeding position will be conveyed to the replenishment station along the first conveying track 21.

[0138] Subsequently, the first drive unit 222 lowers the first storage component 22 to a specified height H, so that the (i-1)th group of support members arrives at the position of the i-th group of support members, and so that the (i-1)th first battery cell descends to the first feeding position of the first conveying track 21; then, the (i-1)th first battery cell that has descended to the first feeding position will be conveyed to the replenishment station along the first conveying track 21.

[0139] Repeat the descent action of the first storage component 22 (the first storage component 22 descends a specified height H each time) until the first battery cell on the first set of supports also descends to the first feeding position of the first conveying track 21, which means that the first battery cell stored in the first storage component 22 has been released.

[0140] When the structure of the second storage component 23 is the same as that of the first storage component 22, the working process of the second storage component 23 in the second inspection process can be referred to the above description of the working process of the first storage component 22, except that the second storage component 23 releases a qualified second battery cell in the second inspection process.

[0141] The hopper 221 in the first storage component 22 ensures the stable storage and orderly release of qualified first solar cells, preventing damage during storage and feeding. The distance between the first support member 2211 and the corresponding second support member 2212 is greater than the width of the first conveying track 21 to prevent interference. The distance between the first support member 2211 and the corresponding second support member 2212 is less than the length of the first solar cell, allowing them to work together to support the first solar cell and prevent it from falling. The first drive member 222 drives the hopper 221 to descend step by step, allowing the lowest qualified first solar cell stored in the hopper 221 to fall to the first feeding position on the first conveying track 21. Then, the first solar cell that has fallen to the first feeding position is conveyed to the replenishment station along the first conveying track 21, realizing automated feeding of qualified first solar cells. The structure of the second storage component 23 may be the same as or different from that of the first storage component 22, and it can achieve stable storage and orderly release of the qualified second battery cells.

[0142] Optional, such as Figure 6As shown, a first sizing station is provided on the first conveying track 21 in front of the replenishment station, and a first sizing component 24 is provided on the side of the first sizing station.

[0143] The first straightening component 24 includes a first straightening drive component and two first straightening components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first straightening station;

[0144] When the first conveying track 21 transfers the first battery cell from the first feeding position or the second battery cell from the second feeding position to the first sizing station, the first sizing drive drives at least one first sizing component to move closer to the first conveying track 21 to sizing the first battery cell or the second battery cell.

[0145] The first alignment component 24 can align the first or second battery cell before it enters the replenishment station, reducing the positional deviation of the first or second battery cell. The first alignment drive drives at least one first alignment component to move closer to the first conveying track 21, shortening the distance between the two first alignment components, thereby limiting the position of the first or second battery cell in the conveying direction perpendicular to the first conveying track 21. The automated alignment of the first alignment component 24 can make the position of the first or second battery cell more accurate when it enters the replenishment station, so that the first or second battery cell located at the replenishment station can be picked up more accurately by the second conveying mechanism 7, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of replenishment.

[0146] Optionally, the first alignment drive can be a cylinder or a motor, etc., which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to production needs. The first alignment drive is used to drive at least one first alignment piece to approach or move away from the battery cell on the first conveying track 21.

[0147] Optional, such as Figure 6-8 As shown, the feeding mechanism 2 also includes a lifting and rotating assembly 25. The first conveying track 21 consists of two parallel and spaced conveyor belts, and the lifting and rotating assembly 25 is disposed between the two conveyor belts.

[0148] The lifting and rotating assembly 25 includes a second driving component 251 and a receiving component 252, with the receiving component 252 located at the material replenishment station;

[0149] A limiting structure 2521 is provided on the side of the receiving component 252. The limiting structure 2521 is used to stop the first battery cell or the second battery cell transferred from the first conveying track 21 on the receiving surface of the receiving component 252.

[0150] The driving end of the second driving member 251 is connected to the receiving member 252. The second driving member 251 is used to drive the receiving member 252 to move vertically and / or rotate horizontally.

[0151] The lifting and rotating assembly 25 includes a second driving member 251 and a receiving member 252. The limiting structure 2521 on the receiving member 252 can stop the first or second battery cell on the receiving surface of the receiving member 252. The second driving member 251 can drive the receiving member 252 to rise vertically and / or rotate horizontally. After the receiving member 252 is raised to a preset height, the first or second battery cell located on the receiving member 252 can be separated from the first conveying track 21. Then, the receiving member 252 rotates horizontally by a preset angle, thereby driving the first or second battery cell located on the receiving member 252 to rotate, so that the orientation of the first or second battery cell located on the receiving member 252 meets the formulation requirements and improves compatibility.

[0152] Optionally, the limiting structure 2521 can be at least one limiting post.

[0153] Optionally, the second drive unit 251 includes a lifting drive unit and a rotating drive unit;

[0154] The drive end of the rotary drive unit is connected to the receiving member 252, which is used to drive the receiving member 252 to rotate horizontally.

[0155] The driving end of the lifting drive unit is connected to the fixed end of the rotary drive unit. The lifting drive unit is used to drive the rotary drive unit to lift and lower, thereby driving the receiving part 252 to lift and lower vertically.

[0156] Optionally, the rotary drive unit and the lifting drive unit can be drive components such as cylinders and motors, which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to production needs.

[0157] Optional, please continue reading Figure 8 At least one adsorption structure 2522 is provided on the receiving surface of the receiving member 252 to adsorb the first battery cell or the second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving member 252.

[0158] The adsorption structure 2522 can stably hold the first or second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving member 252, preventing the first or second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving member 252 from shifting position during lifting or rotation.

[0159] Optional, please continue reading Figure 1-2 The supporting mechanism 3 includes a supporting component 31, a second straightening component 32, and a temporary storage component 33, wherein:

[0160] The carrier component 31 includes a drive module and a carrier component. The carrier component is used to carry several groups of battery cell packs picked up by the first conveying mechanism 6. The drive module is used to drive the carrier component to move sequentially to the second organizing station and the temporary storage station.

[0161] The second straightening component 32 is disposed on the side of the second straightening station and is used to straighten several groups of battery cells that have moved to the carrier of the second straightening station.

[0162] The temporary storage component 33 is located on the side of the temporary storage station and is used to replace the carrier to carry several sets of battery cells that have been moved to the temporary storage station.

[0163] By setting up a carrier component 31, a second sizing component 32, and a temporary storage component 33, the second sizing component 32 first sizes the first half of the battery cell string carried by the carrier component 31, which includes several groups of battery cells. Then, the carrier component 31 transfers the sizing first half of the battery cell string to the temporary storage component 33 for temporary storage. Subsequently, the carrier component 31 receives the second half of the battery cell string from the next batch, sizing it and transferring it to the side of the temporary storage component 33, so as to form a neatly arranged battery cell string on the temporary storage component 33 and the carrier component 31. The second half of the battery cell string includes several groups of battery cells.

[0164] Optionally, the second straightening component 32 includes a second straightening drive and two second straightening components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second straightening station;

[0165] When the carrier assembly 31 transfers several sets of battery cells to the second straightening station, the second straightening drive drives at least one second straightening member to move closer to the carrier assembly so as to straighten the several sets of battery cells from both sides.

[0166] The second alignment drive drives at least one second alignment component to move closer to the carrier component, thereby automating the alignment process, reducing manual intervention, and improving alignment efficiency. The aligned battery cell pack can be more accurately replaced by the temporary storage component 33, thus improving the quality and efficiency of temporary storage.

[0167] Optionally, the detection components include a camera and a PL detector, wherein:

[0168] The camera is used to capture images of the surface of the battery cells;

[0169] The PL detector is used to excite electrons within the solar cell and detect the photoluminescence signal of the solar cell.

[0170] The combination of camera and PL detector enables multi-dimensional inspection of the surface and internal quality of solar cells, improving the comprehensiveness and accuracy of inspection, effectively reducing the false negative rate, and ensuring product quality. The use of camera and PL detector also automates the inspection process, reduces manual intervention, and improves inspection efficiency.

[0171] Optional, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first conveying mechanism 6 includes a first mounting bracket 61, a first drive assembly 62, and a first pickup assembly 63, wherein:

[0172] The first drive assembly 62 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 61, and the first pickup assembly 63 is used to pick up or release several sets of battery cell packs.

[0173] The drive end of the first drive component 62 is connected to the first pickup component 63. The first drive component 62 is configured to drive the first pickup component 63 to lift and / or move horizontally to the second position to pick up at least one set of battery cell groups on the conveying mechanism 1 and place each picked-up battery cell group on the carrying mechanism 3.

[0174] The first drive assembly 62 includes a lateral movement module and a lifting module, wherein:

[0175] The fixed end of the transverse module is mounted on the first mounting bracket 61, the drive end of the transverse module is connected to the fixed end of the lifting module, and the drive end of the lifting module is connected to the first pickup component 63.

[0176] The lateral movement module is configured to drive the first pickup component 63 to move back and forth between the conveying mechanism 1 and the carrying mechanism 3; the lifting module is configured to drive the first pickup component 63 to lift.

[0177] The first pickup assembly 63 includes a third driving component 631, a sliding beam 632, and several adsorption components 633, wherein:

[0178] The fixed end of the third driving component 631 is connected to the driving end of the first driving component 62;

[0179] Several adsorption elements 633 are installed on the sliding beam 632, and each adsorption element 633 is used to adsorb a single first battery cell or a single second battery cell.

[0180] The driving end of the third driving member 631 is configured to drive the sliding beam 632 to move forward or backward along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 1, thereby adjusting the position of each adsorption member 633.

[0181] The first transport mechanism 6 can efficiently transport the battery cell packs from the conveying mechanism 1 to the carrying mechanism 3, realizing automated transport, reducing manual intervention, and improving transport efficiency. In the first pick-up component 63 of the first transport mechanism 6, several adsorption elements 633 are mounted on the sliding beam 632. The third drive element 631 is used to drive the sliding beam 632 forward or backward along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 1 to adjust the position of each adsorption element 633. This allows the first pick-up component 63 to be adapted to battery cell packs of different sizes and to pick up battery cell packs with positional deviations.

[0182] Optionally, the adsorption component 633 can be a suction cup or other structure capable of adsorbing the battery cell.

[0183] Optional, such as Figure 5As shown, the second conveying mechanism 7 includes a second mounting bracket 71, a second drive assembly 72, and an adsorption assembly 73;

[0184] The second drive assembly 72 is mounted on the second mounting bracket 71, and the adsorption assembly 73 is used to pick up or release the first or second battery cell; the drive end of the second drive assembly 72 is connected to the adsorption assembly 73, and the second drive assembly 72 is configured to drive the adsorption assembly 73 to move horizontally between the feeding mechanism 2 and the carrying mechanism 3.

[0185] The second conveying mechanism 7 can transport the qualified first or second battery cell from the feeding mechanism 2 to the carrying mechanism 3, realizing the automation of material replenishment, reducing manual intervention, and improving material replenishment efficiency.

[0186] Optionally, interference with the reciprocating movement of the first conveying mechanism 6 can be avoided by moving the adsorption component 73 in the second conveying mechanism 7 to the replenishment station.

[0187] Optionally, the adsorption component 73 in the second transport mechanism 7 is located below the first pickup component 63 in the first transport mechanism 6.

[0188] Optionally, the adsorption component 73 in the second conveying mechanism 7 can be a suction cup or other structure capable of adsorbing the battery cell; when the suction cup moves to directly above the battery cell to be picked up on the carrying mechanism 3, the vertical distance between the suction cup and the battery cell is about 0-5mm, while the thickness of the battery cell is generally about 0.15mm. Therefore, after the suction cup picks up the battery cell, it will be higher than other battery cells, and other battery cells will not affect the movement of the battery cell picked up by the suction cup.

[0189] Optionally, the waste collection mechanism 5 can be a container such as a waste box that can store battery cells.

[0190] Optional, such as Figure 10 As shown, the cell feeding device also includes a storage mechanism 8 and a rejection mechanism 9, wherein:

[0191] The storage mechanism 8 and the feeding mechanism 2 are located on both sides of the conveying mechanism 1. The storage mechanism 8 is used to store the first and second battery cells that are found to be substandard by the first detection mechanism 4.

[0192] The rejection mechanism 9 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 1. The rejection mechanism 9 is located between the first detection mechanism 4 and the second position. The rejection mechanism 9 includes a mounting frame 91 and a third drive assembly 92 and a second pickup assembly 93 mounted on the mounting frame 91. The second pickup assembly 93 is configured to pick up the first and / or second battery cells that do not meet the standards on the conveying mechanism 1, as well as the second or first battery cells that meet the standards in the battery cell group.

[0193] The third drive assembly 92 is configured to drive the second pick-up assembly 93 to move between the feeding mechanism 2, the conveying mechanism 1, and the storage mechanism 8, so that the second pick-up assembly 93 feeds substandard cells into the storage mechanism 8 and feeds compliant cells from the cell group into the feeding mechanism 2.

[0194] The feed mechanism 2 sources its replacement cells from the qualified solar cells rejected in the previous process. In the previous process, the solar cell group is conveyed by the conveying mechanism 1, and the first detection mechanism 4 determines whether the solar cells meet the standards. The rejection mechanism 9 sends the substandard solar cells to the storage mechanism 8, and the qualified solar cells in the solar cell group are sent to the feed mechanism 2. This operation reduces the tedious manual periodic feeding, realizes resource recycling, and reduces production costs.

[0195] Optional, please refer to Figure 10-11 The distance from the feeding mechanism 2 to the conveying mechanism 1 is the same as the distance from the storage mechanism 8 to the conveying mechanism 1. The second picking component 93 includes a first picking device 931 and a second picking device 932, which are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell, respectively.

[0196] The mounting bracket 91 is provided with a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are perpendicular to and parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 1. The first pickup 931 is slidably mounted on the first guide rail, and the second pickup 932 is slidably mounted on the second guide rail.

[0197] The third drive assembly 92 includes a timing belt 921 and a fourth drive member 922. The timing belt 921 is horizontally mounted on the mounting bracket 91. The fourth drive member 922 is drivenly connected to the timing belt 921. The first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the timing belt 921. The fourth drive member 922 is configured to drive the timing belt 921 to rotate, so that the first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 move in opposite directions.

[0198] The feeding mechanism 2 and the storage mechanism 8 are at the same distance from the conveying mechanism 1, making the movement path of the second picking component 93 symmetrical, thus improving the stability and efficiency of the operation. The first picker 931 and the second picker 932 are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell respectively, realizing the simultaneous processing of different battery cells. The first picker 931 and the second picker 932 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the synchronous belt 921 respectively, realizing the synchronous reverse movement of the first picker 931 and the second picker 932, thus improving the coordination and efficiency of the operation.

[0199] The solar cell feeding device of this application involves a first inspection process and a second inspection process, corresponding to the first inspection mechanism 4 and the second inspection mechanism, respectively; wherein...

[0200] The first detection mechanism 4 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 1 and located between the first position and the second position. It is used to determine whether the first and second battery cells in each battery cell group on the conveying mechanism 1 meet the standards. In the first detection process, the battery cell replenishment device of this application defines the battery cell group on the conveying mechanism 1 whose first and / or second battery cells do not meet the standards as an abnormal battery cell group. The qualified first / second battery cells in the abnormal battery cell group on the conveying mechanism 1 are sent to the feeding mechanism 2 by manual means or by the rejection mechanism 9.

[0201] The second testing mechanism is mounted above the carrier mechanism 3 to determine whether the first and second cells in each cell group on the carrier mechanism 3 meet the standards. In the second testing process, the cell replenishment device of this application places at least one cell group on the conveying mechanism 1 on the carrier mechanism 3 and uses the second testing mechanism to test the cells in each cell group on the carrier mechanism 3. Then, the second transport mechanism 7 picks up the first and second cells that do not meet the standards on the carrier mechanism 3 and sends them to the waste collection mechanism 5. Next, the second transport mechanism 7 picks up the first / second cells that meet the standards from the feeding mechanism 2 and releases the picked-up first / second cells on the carrier mechanism 3 to fill the empty positions created after the removal of the first / second cells that did not meet the standards.

[0202] For ease of understanding, the first and second inspection processes involved in the battery cell feeding device of this application are explained below by way of example:

[0203] 1. First inspection step:

[0204] like Figure 10-11 As shown, this process involves a conveying mechanism 1, a first detection mechanism 4, a storage mechanism 8, a feeding mechanism 2, and a rejection mechanism 9;

[0205] The conveying mechanism 1 is configured to receive at least one set of battery cell groups at a first position and convey at least one set of battery cell groups to a second position. Each set of battery cell groups includes a pair of battery cells, which are a first battery cell and a second battery cell arranged in sequence. For example, on the conveying mechanism 1, there are first battery cells, second battery cells, first battery cells, second battery cells, first battery cells, second battery cells, first battery cells, second battery cells, second battery cells, first battery cells, second battery cells, and so on.

[0206] The first detection mechanism 4 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 1 and located between the first position and the second position. The first detection mechanism 4 is configured to determine whether the first and second battery cells in each battery cell group on the conveying mechanism 1 meet the standards. A battery cell group in which both the first and second battery cells meet the standards is a normal battery cell group. A battery cell group in which the first and / or second battery cells do not meet the standards is an abnormal battery cell group. That is to say, if any one of the first and second battery cells in the battery cell group does not meet the standards or both do not meet the standards, then the battery cell group is an abnormal battery cell group.

[0207] The storage mechanism 8 and the feeding mechanism 2 are located on both sides of the conveying mechanism 1. The storage mechanism 8 is used to store the first and second substandard battery cells in each abnormal battery cell group detected by the first detection mechanism 4. The feeding mechanism 2 is used to store the first and second standard battery cells in each abnormal battery cell group.

[0208] The rejection mechanism 9 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 1. The rejection mechanism 9 is located between the first detection mechanism 4 and the second position. The rejection mechanism 9 includes a mounting frame 91 and a third drive assembly 92 and a second pickup assembly 93 mounted on the mounting frame 91. The second pickup assembly 93 is configured to pick up non-compliant battery cells in the abnormal battery cell group on the conveying mechanism 1, as well as compliant battery cells in the abnormal battery cell group.

[0209] The third drive assembly 92 is configured to drive the second pick-up assembly 93 to move between the feeding mechanism 2, the conveying mechanism 1, and the storage mechanism 8, so that the second pick-up assembly 93 feeds the substandard battery cells into the storage mechanism 8 and feeds the compliant battery cells in the battery cell group into the feeding mechanism 2, wherein the compliant first battery cell and the compliant second battery cell are stored separately in the feeding mechanism 2.

[0210] The replenishment source of the cells in the feeding mechanism 2 is the qualified cells rejected in the first inspection process. In the first inspection process, the cell group is transported by the conveying mechanism 1, and the first inspection mechanism 4 determines whether the cells meet the standards. The rejection mechanism 9 sends the unqualified cells to the storage mechanism 8, and sends the qualified cells in the cell group to the feeding mechanism 2. The qualified cells rejected by the rejection mechanism 9 will be continuously replenished into the feeding mechanism 2, thereby reducing the tedious operation of manual periodic feeding, realizing the recycling of resources, and reducing production costs.

[0211] Optionally, the conveying mechanism 1 is configured to move one group of battery cells (first battery cell and second battery cell) at a time along the direction from the first position to the second position; that is, the distance moved each time is the total length of one group of battery cells (first battery cell and second battery cell).

[0212] Optionally, the distance from the feeding mechanism 2 to the conveying mechanism 1 is the same as the distance from the storage mechanism 8 to the conveying mechanism 1. The second picking component 93 includes a first picker 931 and a second picker 932, which are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell, respectively.

[0213] The mounting bracket 91 is provided with a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are perpendicular to and parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 1. The first pickup 931 is slidably mounted on the first guide rail, and the second pickup 932 is slidably mounted on the second guide rail.

[0214] The third drive assembly 92 includes a timing belt 921 and a fourth drive member. The timing belt 921 is horizontally mounted on the mounting bracket 91. The fourth drive member is drivenly connected to the timing belt 921. The first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the timing belt 921. The fourth drive member is configured to drive the timing belt 921 to rotate so that the first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 move in opposite directions.

[0215] The feeding mechanism 2 and the storage mechanism 8 are at the same distance from the conveying mechanism 1, making the movement path of the second picking component 93 symmetrical, thus improving the stability and efficiency of the operation. The first picker 931 and the second picker 932 are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell respectively, realizing the simultaneous processing of different battery cells. The first picker 931 and the second picker 932 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the synchronous belt 921 respectively, realizing the synchronous reverse movement of the first picker 931 and the second picker 932, thus improving the coordination and efficiency of the operation.

[0216] Optionally, the fourth drive component 922 can be selected by those skilled in the art according to production needs; for example, a servo motor can be selected.

[0217] Optional, such as Figure 10 As shown, the storage mechanism 8 includes a first material box and a second material box arranged side by side. The first picker 931 is configured to move the first non-compliant battery cell in the abnormal battery cell group to the first material box and release it in the first material box; the second picker 932 is configured to move the second non-compliant battery cell in the abnormal battery cell group to the second material box and release it in the second material box.

[0218] Optional, such as Figure 11 As shown, the first pickup 931 includes a first support frame and a fifth drive member and a first pickup member disposed on the first support frame. The first support frame is slidably mounted on a first guide rail. The fifth drive member is configured to drive the first pickup member to lift and lower. The first pickup member is configured to adsorb or release the first battery cell.

[0219] The second pickup 932 includes a second support frame, a sixth drive member and a second pickup member disposed on the second support frame. The second support frame is slidably mounted on a second guide rail. The sixth drive member is configured to drive the second pickup member to lift and lower. The second pickup member is configured to adsorb or release the second battery cell.

[0220] The first pickup 931 uses a first pickup element to pick up or release the first battery cell, and the second pickup 932 uses a second pickup element to pick up or release the second battery cell. The first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 have a clear division of labor and a compact structure, which is suitable for picking up or releasing the first battery cell and the second battery cell in a limited space. Furthermore, the first guide rail can support the weight of the first pickup 931 and provide guidance, and the second guide rail can support the weight of the second pickup 932 and provide guidance.

[0221] Optionally, the initial positions of the first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 are located side by side directly above the conveying mechanism 1. Those skilled in the art can adjust the distance between the first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 according to actual production needs, so that the first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 can pick up one of the two paired battery cells in the battery cell group directly below.

[0222] For example, the operation of the first pickup 931 and the second pickup 932 can be as follows:

[0223] When the first detection mechanism 4 detects that the battery cell group located directly below the first picker 931 and the second picker 932 on the conveying mechanism 1 is an abnormal battery cell group, and only one of the two battery cells in the abnormal battery cell group meets the standard while the other does not, the first picker 931 and the second picker 932 descend and pick up one of the two battery cells directly below. The first picker 931 moves the non-compliant battery cell forward along the second direction to directly above the storage mechanism 8, while the second picker 932 simultaneously moves the compliant battery cell backward along the second direction to above the feeding mechanism 2. The first picker 931 and the second picker 932 descend and release the battery cell, and then the first picker 931 and the second picker 932 reset to their initial positions.

[0224] When the first detection mechanism 4 detects that the battery cell group located directly below the first picker 931 and the second picker 932 on the conveying mechanism 1 is an abnormal battery cell group, and both battery cells in the abnormal battery cell group are substandard, the first picker 931 and the second picker 932 pick up one battery cell from the abnormal battery cell group respectively. The first picker 931 first puts the substandard battery cell into the storage mechanism 8, and then moves in the opposite direction to above the feeding mechanism 2, so that the second picker 932 moves above the storage mechanism 8 and performs the feeding action. Then the first picker 931 and the second picker 932 return to their initial positions.

[0225] Optionally, the first pickup member is provided with at least one first adsorption structure, and the second pickup member is provided with at least one second adsorption structure; the first adsorption structure and the second adsorption structure are suction cups or adsorption holes.

[0226] The design of the first and second adsorption structures optimizes the adsorption and release process, improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, the first and second adsorption structures provide diverse adsorption methods for the design of suction cups or adsorption holes, allowing for the selection of appropriate adsorption structures based on actual needs.

[0227] Optionally, a first sensor is installed on the first pickup 931, and the first sensor is configured to detect whether the first pickup 931 has picked up the first battery cell.

[0228] A second sensor is installed on the second pickup 932, and the second sensor is configured to detect whether the second pickup 932 has picked up the second battery cell.

[0229] Optionally, the model of the first / second sensor can be selected according to production needs. For example, a position sensor such as a photoelectric sensor, infrared sensor, proximity sensor, or ultrasonic sensor can be selected.

[0230] The first sensor / second sensor can detect in real time whether there is a first battery cell / second battery cell on the first pickup 931 / second pickup 932, ensuring the accuracy and safety of the operation; through the feedback of the first sensor / second sensor, abnormal situations in the pickup process can be detected in time, and fault warnings and handling can be carried out.

[0231] Optional, such as Figure 10-11 As shown, the feeding mechanism 2 includes a first conveying track 21, a first storage component 22, and a second storage component 23. The first storage component 22 and the second storage component 23 are sequentially mounted on the first conveying track 21. The first storage component 22 is used to store qualified first battery cells, and the second storage component 23 is used to store qualified second battery cells. The first conveying track 21 is sequentially provided with a loading position, a first feeding position, and a second feeding position. The first storage component 22 is located at the first feeding position, and the second storage component 23 is located at the second feeding position.

[0232] The second picking component 93 is configured to move and release the first qualified battery cell in the abnormal battery cell group to the loading position, and the first conveying track 21 is configured to convey the first battery cell at the loading position to the first storage component 22 at the first feeding position.

[0233] The second picking component 93 is configured to move and release the qualified second cell in the abnormal cell group to the loading position, and the first conveying track 21 is configured to convey the second cell at the loading position to the second storage component 23 at the second feeding position.

[0234] Through the cooperation of the first conveying track 21 and the first / second storage component 23, the automatic storage of qualified first / second solar cells is achieved, reducing manual intervention; the qualified first / second solar cells stored by the first / second storage component 23 can still be reused.

[0235] Optional, such as Figure 9-10 As shown, the first storage component 22 includes a hopper 221 and a first drive unit 222. The first storage component 22 is configured to receive qualified first battery cells sequentially from top to bottom, wherein:

[0236] The hopper 221 includes a base, a first hopper plate, and a second hopper plate. The first hopper plate and the second hopper plate are installed on opposite sides of the base. The inner sidewall of the first hopper plate is provided with a plurality of first support members 2211 arranged parallel from top to bottom and spaced apart. The inner sidewall of the second hopper plate is provided with second support members 2212 that correspond one-to-one with each of the first support members 2211. Each first support member 2211 and the corresponding second support member 2212 are arranged opposite each other in the same horizontal plane to jointly support a first battery cell.

[0237] The hopper 221 straddles the first conveying track 21. The two ends of the first battery cell protrude from the first conveying track 21 along the width direction of the first conveying track 21. The distance between each first support member 2211 and the corresponding second support member 2212 is greater than the width of the first conveying track 21 and less than the length of the first battery cell.

[0238] The first drive unit 222 is configured to drive the material bin 221 to rise step by step, so that the first qualified battery cell in each abnormal battery cell group is carried from top to bottom by the paired first support member 2211 and second support member 2212 of each group.

[0239] The structure of the second storage component 23 may be the same as or different from that of the first storage component 22;

[0240] When the structure of the second storage component 23 is the same as that of the first storage component 22, the second storage component 23 is configured to sequentially carry the qualified second battery cells in each abnormal battery cell group from top to bottom.

[0241] Optionally, the first driving component 222 can be selected by those skilled in the art according to production needs. For example, an electric cylinder can be selected as the first driving component 222, and the first driving component 222 is configured to drive the lifting and lowering of the hopper 221.

[0242] The working process of the first storage component 22 in the first inspection process:

[0243] For ease of description, the inner wall of the first compartment plate is provided with i first support members 2211 arranged parallel from top to bottom and spaced apart, and the inner wall of the second compartment plate is provided with i second support members 2212 corresponding to each of the first support members 2211, where i is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0244] The nth first support member 2211 and the corresponding nth second support member 2212 (set opposite to each other in the same horizontal plane) are taken as the nth group of support members, 1≤n≤i, and n is a positive integer;

[0245] The first storage component 22 receives the first battery cells sequentially from top to bottom. The first drive component 222 first lowers the first storage component 22 to its lowest position, so that the upper surface of the topmost first set of support members is lower than the conveying surface of the first conveying track 21. After the first battery cell moves above the first set of support members, the first drive component 222 raises the first storage component 22 to a predetermined height, and the first set of support members lifts the first battery cell on the first conveying track 21 upward.

[0246] Subsequently, the first drive unit 222 raises the first storage component 22 to a specified height h, so that the second set of support members arrives at the position of the first set of support members, and continues to wait for the arrival of the second first battery cell;

[0247] Repeat the rising action of the first storage component 22 (the first storage component 22 rises a specified height h each time) until the i-th first battery cell is inserted into the i-th support member, which means that the first storage component 22 is full of first battery cells.

[0248] By setting several sets of corresponding first support members 2211 and second support members 2212 along the height direction in the hopper 221, the hopper 221 straddles the first conveying track 21 and is driven upward by the first drive member 222, so that the hopper 221 can carry several battery cells from top to bottom, realizing automatic storage of battery cells and improving operational efficiency; and, due to the design of the first support members 2211 and second support members 2212, there are gaps between adjacent battery cells in the hopper 221, so there is no need to lay isolation paper between the battery cells, thus avoiding damage to the blue film surface.

[0249] When the structure of the second storage component 23 is the same as that of the first storage component 22, the working process of the second storage component 23 in the first inspection process can be referred to the above description of the working process of the first storage component 22.

[0250] 2. Second inspection process:

[0251] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this process involves a conveying mechanism 1, a feeding mechanism 2, a carrying mechanism 3, a second detection mechanism, a waste collection mechanism 5, a first handling mechanism 6, and a second handling mechanism 7, wherein:

[0252] The first conveying mechanism 6 is configured to pick up at least one set of battery cell groups on the conveying mechanism 1 at a second position and place each picked-up battery cell group on the carrying mechanism 3.

[0253] The second testing mechanism is mounted above the support mechanism 3. The second testing mechanism is configured to determine whether the first and second cells in each battery cell group on the support mechanism 3 meet the standards.

[0254] The second conveying mechanism 7 is configured to pick up the substandard first and second battery cells on the carrying mechanism 3 and send them to the waste collection mechanism 5, which is located between the feeding mechanism 2 and the carrying mechanism 3.

[0255] After the substandard first battery cell on the carrying mechanism 3 is removed to the waste collection mechanism 5 by the second transport mechanism 7, the second transport mechanism 7 is also configured to pick up the first battery cell from the feeding mechanism 2 and release the picked-up first battery cell to the empty position created on the carrying mechanism 3 after the substandard first battery cell is removed.

[0256] After the substandard second battery cell on the carrying mechanism 3 is removed to the waste collection mechanism 5 by the second transport mechanism 7, the second transport mechanism 7 is also configured to pick up the second battery cell from the feeding mechanism 2 and release the picked-up second battery cell to the empty position created on the carrying mechanism 3 after the substandard second battery cell is removed.

[0257] The above provides an exemplary workflow for the second inspection process. The specific structure and working principle of each mechanism have been described in the preceding text and will not be repeated here.

[0258] It is evident that the replacement pieces for the vacant positions on the carrier mechanism 3 in the second inspection process, created by removing the substandard first / second solar cells, originate from the compliant first / second solar cells rejected in the first inspection process. In the first inspection process, the solar cell group is conveyed by the conveying mechanism 1, and the first inspection mechanism 4 determines whether the solar cells meet the standards. The rejecting mechanism 9 sends the substandard solar cells into the storage mechanism 8, and the compliant solar cells in the solar cell group are sent into the feeding mechanism 2. This operation reduces the tedious manual periodic feeding process, achieves resource recycling, and reduces production costs.

[0259] The foregoing has provided a sufficiently detailed and specific description of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the descriptions in the embodiments are merely exemplary, and all changes made without departing from the true spirit and scope of this application should fall within the protection scope of this application. The scope of protection claimed in this application is defined by the claims, and not by the above descriptions in the embodiments.

Claims

1. A battery cell feeding device, characterized in that, The battery cell replenishment device includes a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a carrying mechanism, a first detection mechanism, a second detection mechanism, a waste collection mechanism, a first handling mechanism, and a second handling mechanism, wherein: The conveying mechanism is configured to receive at least one set of battery cell groups at a first position and convey at least one set of battery cell groups to a second position, wherein each set of battery cell groups includes a first battery cell and a second battery cell arranged in sequence. The first detection mechanism is mounted above the conveying mechanism and located between the first position and the second position. The first detection mechanism is configured to determine whether the first and second battery cells in each battery cell group on the conveying mechanism meet the standards. The first transport mechanism is configured to pick up at least one group of battery cells from the transport mechanism at the second position and place each of the picked-up battery cells on the carrier mechanism; The second testing mechanism is mounted above the support mechanism and is configured to determine whether the first and second battery cells in each battery cell group on the support mechanism meet the standards. The second conveying mechanism is configured to pick up the substandard first and second battery cells from the carrying mechanism and deliver them to the waste collection mechanism, which is located between the feeding mechanism and the carrying mechanism. The feeding mechanism is configured to supply qualified first and second battery cells; After the substandard first battery cell is removed from the carrier mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is further configured to pick up the first battery cell from the feeding mechanism and release the picked-up first battery cell into the empty position created by the removal of the substandard first battery cell from the carrier mechanism. After the substandard second battery cell is removed from the carrier mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is further configured to pick up the second battery cell from the feeding mechanism and release the picked-up second battery cell into the empty position created by the removal of the substandard second battery cell from the carrier mechanism.

2. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a first conveying track, a first storage component, and a second storage component. The first storage component and the second storage component are sequentially mounted on the first conveying track. The first storage component is used to store compliant first battery cells, and the second storage component is used to store compliant second battery cells. The first conveying track is sequentially provided with a first feeding position, a second feeding position, and a replenishment position. After the second detection mechanism detects that there is a substandard first battery cell on the carrier mechanism, the first storage component is configured to release the stored first battery cell onto the first feeding position, and the first conveying track is configured to convey the first battery cell released onto the first feeding position to the replenishment station. After the second detection mechanism detects that there is a substandard second battery cell on the carrier mechanism, the second storage component is configured to release the stored second battery cell onto the second feeding position, and the first conveying track is configured to convey the second battery cell released onto the second feeding position to the replenishment station; The second conveying mechanism is configured to pick up a first or second battery cell at the replenishment station on the first conveying track.

3. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first storage component includes a hopper and a first drive unit, and is configured to release qualified first battery cells sequentially from bottom to top, wherein: The hopper includes a base, a first hopper plate, and a second hopper plate. The first hopper plate and the second hopper plate are installed on opposite sides of the base. The inner sidewall of the first hopper plate is provided with a plurality of first support members arranged parallel from top to bottom and spaced apart. The inner sidewall of the second hopper plate is provided with second support members that correspond one-to-one with each of the first support members. Each first support member and the corresponding second support member are arranged opposite each other in the same horizontal plane to jointly support a first battery cell. The hopper straddles the first conveying track, and the two ends of the first battery cell protrude from the first conveying track along the width direction of the first conveying track. The distance between each first support member and the corresponding second support member is greater than the width of the first conveying track and less than the length of the first battery cell. The first drive unit is configured to drive the hopper to step down, so that the lowest first battery cell stored in the hopper descends to the first feeding position on the first conveying track; The structure of the second storage component may be the same as or different from that of the first storage component.

4. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first conveying track is provided with a first sizing station located in front of the replenishment station, and a first sizing component is provided on the side of the first sizing station. The first straightening component includes a first straightening drive and two first straightening components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first straightening station; When the first conveying track transfers the first battery cell from the first feeding position or the second battery cell from the second feeding position to the first sizing station, the first sizing drive drives at least one of the first sizing components to move closer to the first conveying track in order to size the first battery cell or the second battery cell.

5. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism also includes a lifting and rotating assembly, and the first conveying track consists of two parallel and spaced conveyor belts, with the lifting and rotating assembly disposed between the two conveyor belts. The lifting and rotating assembly includes a second driving component and a receiving component, wherein the receiving component is located at the material replenishment station; The receiving component has a limiting structure on its side, which is used to stop the first or second battery cell from being moved by the first conveying track on the receiving surface of the receiving component. The driving end of the second driving member is connected to the receiving member, and the second driving member is used to drive the receiving member to move vertically and / or rotate horizontally.

6. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The receiving surface of the receiving component is provided with at least one adsorption structure to attract the first or second battery cell located on the receiving surface of the receiving component.

7. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing mechanism includes a bearing component, a second straightening component, and a temporary storage component, wherein: The carrier component includes a drive module and a carrier member. The carrier member is used to carry several groups of battery cell packs picked up by the first handling mechanism. The drive module is used to drive the carrier member to move sequentially to the second organizing station and the temporary storage station. The second straightening component is disposed on the side of the second straightening station and is used to straighten several groups of battery cells that have moved to the carrier on the second straightening station. The temporary storage component is disposed on the side of the temporary storage station and is used to replace the carrier to carry several groups of battery cells that have been moved to the temporary storage station.

8. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second straightening component includes a second straightening drive and two second straightening components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second straightening station; When the carrier component moves several groups of the battery cell packs to the second straightening station, the second straightening drive drives at least one second straightening component to move closer to the carrier component, so as to straighten the several groups of the battery cell packs from both sides.

9. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection component includes a camera and a PL detector, wherein: The camera is used to acquire surface images of the battery cells; The PL detector is used to excite electrons within the solar cell and detect the photoluminescence signal of the solar cell.

10. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism includes a first mounting bracket, a first drive assembly, and a first pickup assembly, wherein: The first drive assembly is mounted on the first mounting bracket, and the first pickup assembly is used to pick up or release several groups of the battery cell packs; The drive end of the first drive component is connected to the first pickup component. The first drive component is configured to drive the first pickup component to lift and / or move horizontally to the second position to pick up at least one group of battery cells on the conveying mechanism and place each of the picked-up battery cells on the carrying mechanism. The first drive component includes a traverse module and a lifting module, wherein: The fixed end of the transverse module is mounted on the first mounting bracket, the driving end of the transverse module is connected to the fixed end of the lifting module, and the driving end of the lifting module is connected to the first picking component. The lateral movement module is configured to drive the first pickup component to move back and forth between the conveying mechanism and the carrying mechanism; the lifting module is configured to drive the first pickup component to move up and down. The first pickup assembly includes a third driving component, a sliding beam, and several adsorption components, wherein: The fixed end of the third driving component is connected to the driving end of the first driving assembly; Several of the adsorption elements are mounted on the sliding beam, and each adsorption element is used to adsorb a single first battery cell or a single second battery cell; The driving end of the third driving member is configured to drive the sliding beam forward or backward along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism, thereby adjusting the position of each of the adsorption members.

11. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second conveying mechanism includes a second mounting bracket, a second drive assembly, and an adsorption assembly, wherein: The second drive assembly is mounted on the second mounting bracket, and the adsorption assembly is used to pick up or release the first or second battery cell; The driving end of the second driving component is connected to the adsorption component, and the second driving component is configured to drive the adsorption component to move horizontally between the feeding mechanism and the carrying mechanism.

12. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery cell replenishment device further includes a storage mechanism and a rejection mechanism, wherein: The storage mechanism and the feeding mechanism are located on both sides of the conveying mechanism, and the storage mechanism is used to store the first and second battery cells that are found to be substandard by the first detection mechanism. The rejection mechanism is mounted above the conveying mechanism and is located between the first detection mechanism and the second position. The rejection mechanism includes a mounting frame and a third drive assembly and a second pickup assembly mounted on the mounting frame. The second pickup assembly is configured to pick up the first and / or second battery cells that do not meet the standards on the conveying mechanism, as well as the second or first battery cells that meet the standards in the battery cell group. The third drive component is configured to drive the second pickup component to move between the feeding mechanism, the conveying mechanism, and the storage mechanism, so that the second pickup component delivers substandard battery cells into the storage mechanism and delivers compliant battery cells from the battery cell group into the feeding mechanism.

13. The battery cell feeding device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The distance from the feeding mechanism to the conveying mechanism is the same as the distance from the storage mechanism to the conveying mechanism. The second picking component includes a first picker and a second picker, which are used to pick up the first battery cell and the second battery cell, respectively. The mounting frame is provided with a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are perpendicular to and parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The first pickup is slidably mounted on the first guide rail, and the second pickup is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. The third drive assembly includes a timing belt and a fourth drive member. The timing belt is horizontally mounted on the mounting bracket, and the fourth drive member is drivenly connected to the timing belt. The first pickup and the second pickup are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the timing belt. The fourth drive member is configured to drive the timing belt to rotate so that the first pickup and the second pickup move in opposite directions.

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