Automatic remodeling equipment for battery tray lining

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery tray lining remodeling, in particular to battery tray lining automatic remodeling equipment which comprises a base, a jacking and transporting device and a lining remodeling module are arranged on the base, and the jacking and transporting device is used for transporting a battery tray to a designated position and jacking up the battery tray; the lining remodeling module comprises a supporting frame, a cross beam and a temporary storage plate, the supporting frame and the temporary storage plate are arranged on the base, and the cross beam is slidably arranged at the top of the supporting frame in the moving direction of the battery tray; the lining remodeling module further comprises a mechanical arm, the mechanical arm is fixedly arranged on the cross beam, the output end of the mechanical arm faces the battery tray, and the mechanical arm can transfer the lining between the battery tray and the temporary storage plate and exchange the position of the lining in the battery tray. Compared with traditional manual operation, the lining automatic remodeling device achieves automation of the lining replacement process, remarkably shortens the replacement time and improves the working efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery tray liner replacement technology, specifically to an automatic battery tray liner replacement device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern energy storage systems and electric vehicles, batteries play a crucial role as key components. To ensure battery safety, stability, and high efficiency, battery trays are typically used to secure and protect the battery cells. The liner inside the battery tray is an important component, its main function being to precisely position and protect the battery cells. Because various specifications and sizes of battery cells exist on the market, a single type of liner cannot meet all needs. Therefore, the liner is usually designed to secure different battery models during manufacturing. When the battery tray accommodates different battery models, the order of the liner within the tray can be easily reversed.

[0003] Currently, the replacement of the inner liner of existing battery trays mainly relies on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also prone to human error. Manual replacement of the inner liner is not only time-consuming and laborious but also affected by the skill level of the operator, making it difficult to guarantee consistency and accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides an automatic battery tray liner changing device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic battery tray liner changing device is provided, including a base, a lifting and transporting device and a liner changing module on the base. The lifting and transporting device is used to transport the battery tray to a designated position and lift it up. The liner changing module includes a support frame, a crossbeam and a temporary storage plate. The support frame and the temporary storage plate are respectively disposed on the base. The crossbeam is slidably disposed on the top of the support frame along the direction of movement of the battery tray. The liner changing module also includes a robotic arm, which is fixed on the crossbeam and its output end is set towards the battery tray. The robotic arm is capable of moving the liner between the battery tray and the temporary storage plate, and exchanging the position of the liner in the battery tray.

[0007] Preferably, the temporary storage plate is used to temporarily store the nearest or farthest liner in the battery tray; the bottom of the temporary storage plate is provided with a support foot, and the temporary storage plate is fixed to the base by the support foot; the temporary storage plate is also provided with a groove and a guide block, and the liner is inserted into the temporary storage plate through the groove; the guide block is used to guide the liner to be smoothly inserted into or removed from the groove.

[0008] Preferably, the robotic arm includes a lifting assembly and a gripper assembly. The lifting assembly includes a lifting motor and a guide column. The bottom of the lifting motor is provided with a connecting block. The lifting motor is connected to the gripper assembly through the connecting block. The guide column passes through the crossbeam and is connected to the gripper assembly. The gripper assembly includes a mounting plate and a gripper cylinder. The gripper cylinder is located at the bottom of the mounting plate and faces the battery tray.

[0009] Preferably, there is at least one gripper cylinder, each gripper cylinder includes a cylinder body and two grippers, the cylinder body is used to drive the two grippers to open or close along the thickness direction of the inner liner; each gripper is also provided with a pad on its inner side.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting and transporting device includes a moving device and a lifting device. The moving device includes a first frame, rotating rollers, and a drive motor. The first frame is mounted on a base, and multiple rotating rollers are rotatably mounted within the first frame, with the multiple rotating rollers spaced apart in a horizontal direction. The drive motor drives the multiple rotating rollers to rotate. The lifting device is located within the moving device and includes a second frame, a first lifting member, and a second lifting member. The first lifting member includes a first lifting plate and a first lifting rod, and the second lifting member includes a second lifting plate and a second lifting rod. The first lifting plate and the second lifting plate are respectively arranged along the direction in which the multiple rotating rollers are arranged laterally and are located between adjacent rotating rollers. The lifting device also includes a lifting cylinder located below the first lifting plate, used to drive the first lifting plate to move up and down, thereby driving the second frame and the second lifting member to move up and down.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting device further includes a support plate, which is located below the first lifting plate. The lifting cylinder is located on the support plate and passes through the support plate to connect to the first lifting plate. The support plate is provided with a guide sleeve perpendicular to it, and the first lifting rod passes through the guide sleeve to guide the first lifting rod to make linear movements.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the first lifting plate is also provided with a micro switch for detecting the position of the battery tray. The micro switch includes a sensor and a probe. The probe is connected to the sensor. The first lifting plate is provided with a through hole running vertically through it, and the probe is located in the through hole. The top of the first lifting plate is also provided with a positioning pin, which is used to position the battery tray when the first lifting plate lifts the battery tray.

[0013] Preferably, the base is also provided with a lifting limit plate, which is located above the lifting and transporting device and is used to limit the maximum height when the lifting and transporting device lifts the battery tray.

[0014] Preferably, the automatic battery tray liner changing device also includes an outer frame cover, which is used to cover the lifting and transporting device and the liner changing module. The outer frame cover has an opening for the battery tray to enter and exit. One side of the outer frame cover is provided with a controller for controlling the opening or closing of the automatic battery tray liner changing device, and a display for displaying the real-time working status of the automatic battery tray liner changing device.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the outer frame is also provided with a filter assembly, which includes a filter and an inhaler. The filter is used to filter dust and moisture in the air, and the inhaler is used to draw the filtered air into the outer frame.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This utility model discloses an automatic battery tray liner changing device, comprising a base, a lifting and transporting device, and a liner changing module. The lifting and transporting device is used to transport the battery tray to a designated position and lift it up. The liner changing module includes a support frame, a crossbeam, and a temporary storage plate. The support frame and the temporary storage plate are respectively disposed on the base, and the crossbeam is slidably disposed on the top of the support frame along the direction of movement of the battery tray. The liner changing module also includes a robotic arm, which is fixed on the crossbeam and has its output end facing the battery tray. The robotic arm can move the liner between the battery tray and the temporary storage plate, and exchange the position of the liner in the battery tray. The liner changing module can adjust the liner in the battery tray, thereby changing the shape of the liner to store batteries of different specifications. Compared with traditional manual operation, the automatic liner changing device automates the liner changing process, significantly reduces changing time, and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an automatic battery tray liner changing device in one of the embodiments.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of another aspect of an automatic battery tray liner changing device in the embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the base, lifting and transport components, and inner lining replacement module in the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the lifting and transporting device in the embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the lifting and transporting device in the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the lifting device in the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the micro switch in the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the lining replacement module in the embodiment.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the temporary storage plate in the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the robotic arm in the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the filtering component in the embodiment.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1. Base; 2. Lifting and transporting device; 20. Moving device; 201. First frame; 202. Rotating roller; 203. Drive motor; 21. Lifting device; 210. Second frame; 211. First lifting component; 2111. First lifting plate; 2112. First lifting rod; 212. Second lifting component; 2121. Second lifting plate; 2122. Second lifting rod; 213. Lifting cylinder; 214. Support plate; 2141. Guide sleeve; 215. Micro switch; 2151. Sensor; 2152. Probe; 216. Positioning pin; 3. 30. Liner changing module; 31. Support frame; 32. Crossbeam; 33. Temporary storage plate; 34. Support foot; 35. Groove; 36. Guide block; 37. Robotic arm; 38. Lifting assembly; 39. Lifting motor; 30. Guide column; 31. Connecting block; 32. Gripper assembly; 33. Mounting plate; 33. Gripper cylinder; 33. Cylinder body; 34. Gripper; 35. Pad; 6. Lifting limit plate; 7. Outer frame cover; 8. Controller; 9. Display; 10. Filter assembly; 11. Filter; 22. Inhaler. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0032] This embodiment provides an automatic battery tray liner changing device, such as... Figures 1 to 12 As shown, it includes a base 1, on which a lifting and transporting device 2 and an inner liner changing module 3 are provided. The lifting and transporting device 2 is used to transport the battery tray to a designated position and lift the battery tray, and then the inner liner changing module 3 completes the changing of the inner liner in the battery tray.

[0033] The lifting and transporting device 2 includes a moving device 20 and a lifting device 21. The moving device 20 includes a first frame 201, rotating rollers 202 and a drive motor 203. There are multiple rotating rollers 202, which are rotatably arranged in the first frame 201 and are spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The drive motor 203 is used to drive the multiple rotating rollers 202 to rotate.

[0034] Furthermore, a lifting device 21 is disposed within the moving device 20. The lifting device 21 includes a second frame 210 and a first lifting member 211 and a second lifting member 212 disposed on the top of the second frame 210. There are two first lifting members 211 and two second lifting members 212, with the two second lifting members 212 located between the two first lifting members 211. The first lifting member 211 includes a first lifting plate 2111 and a first lifting rod 2112, and the second lifting member 212 includes a second lifting plate 2121 and a second lifting rod 2122. The first lifting plate 2111 and the second lifting plate 2121 are respectively arranged along the direction of the transverse arrangement of the plurality of rotating rollers 202 and are located between adjacent rotating rollers 202, so that the first lifting members 211 and the second lifting members 212 can avoid interference with the rotating rollers 202 during the lifting process. The lifting device 21 also includes a lifting cylinder 213, which is located below the first lifting plate 2111 and is used to drive the first lifting plate 2111 to move downward, thereby driving the second frame 210 and the second lifting component to move up and down.

[0035] Furthermore, the lifting device 21 also includes a support plate 214, which is located below and parallel to the first lifting plate 2111. A lifting cylinder 213 is mounted on the support plate 214, with its output end passing through the support plate 214 and connected to the first lifting plate 2111. A guide sleeve 2141 perpendicular to the support plate 214 is also provided on the support plate 214. The first lifting rod 2112 passes through the guide sleeve 2141. When the lifting cylinder 213 drives the first lifting component to rise, the guide sleeve 2141 guides the first lifting rod 2112 along a predetermined straight path, avoiding unnecessary deviation or swaying, thereby effectively improving the stability of the lifting device 21 during the lifting process.

[0036] Furthermore, positioning pins 216 are respectively provided on the top of the two first lifting plates 2111, and the positioning pins 216 on the top of the two first lifting plates 2111 are set at an angle. By setting the positioning pins 216, the battery tray is less likely to slide or shift during the lifting process. The positioning pins 216 are set at an angle, which can provide stronger stable support in multiple directions, effectively resist lateral forces and torque, and ensure that the battery tray is more stable during the lifting process.

[0037] The bottom of each of the two first lifting plates 2111 is also equipped with a micro switch 215. The micro switch 215 is used to detect whether the position of the battery tray is correct after being moved by the moving device 20. Only when the micro switch 215 detects that the position of the battery tray is correct will the lifting device 21 start to lift the battery tray.

[0038] The micro switch 215 includes a sensor 2151 and a probe 2152. The sensor 2151 is fixed to the bottom of the first lifting plate 2111, and the probe 2152 is connected to the sensor 2151. The first lifting plate 2111 has a through hole running vertically through it, and the probe 2152 is located inside the through hole to accurately sense the position of the battery tray and transmit the information to the sensor 2151. When the battery tray is moved by the moving device 20, the two probes 2152 detect the position of the battery tray respectively. If both probes 2152 can sense the presence of the battery tray, it means that the position of the battery tray is correct. If one of the probes 2152 fails to sense the battery tray, it means that the position of the battery tray is deviated, and the moving device 20 needs to be adjusted until both probes 2152 can sense the battery tray.

[0039] Furthermore, a lifting limit plate 4 is also provided on the base 1. The lifting limit plate 4 is located above the lifting and transporting device 2 and is used to limit the maximum height when the lifting and transporting device 2 lifts the battery tray. When the lifting device 21 lifts the battery, the lifting device 21 and the lifting limit plate 4 work together to fix the position of the battery tray, so as to prevent the position from shifting due to the shaking of the battery tray when the inner liner changing module 3 exchanges the position of the inner liner in the battery tray.

[0040] Furthermore, the inner liner replacement module 3 includes a support frame 30, a crossbeam 31, and a temporary storage plate 32. The support frame 30 and the temporary storage plate 32 are respectively mounted on the base 1. The crossbeam 31 is slidably mounted on the top of the support frame 30 along the direction of movement of the battery tray. The inner liner replacement module 3 also includes a robotic arm 33, which is fixedly mounted on the crossbeam 31, with its output end facing the battery tray. It is used to move the inner liner between the battery tray and the temporary storage plate, and to exchange the positions of the inner liners in the battery tray to achieve replacement. Specifically, firstly, the robotic arm 33 will remove the inner liner that is closest to or farthest from the temporary storage plate 32 in the battery tray and place it in the temporary storage plate 32. Then, the robotic arm 33 will move the remaining inner liners in the battery tray one position forward one by one to fill the gap left by removing the first inner liner. Finally, the robotic arm 33 will place the inner liner that was originally placed in the temporary storage plate 32 back into the empty space of the battery tray to complete the replacement of the battery tray inner liner.

[0041] It should be noted that there are multiple liners in the battery tray, and these liners are arranged in a row in the battery tray. Each liner has multiple first mounting slots on one side and multiple second mounting slots on the other side. The widths of the first and second mounting slots are different. The first mounting slots of two adjacent and mutually arranged liners can clamp a battery with the same width as the first mounting slot. The second mounting slots of two adjacent and mutually arranged liners can clamp a battery with the same width as the second mounting slot.

[0042] Furthermore, the bottom of the temporary storage plate 32 is provided with a support foot 321, and the temporary storage plate 32 is fixed to the base 1 by the support foot 321. The temporary storage plate 32 is also provided with multiple grooves 322, and the inner liner in the battery tray is inserted into the grooves 322 by the robotic arm 33. In addition, the temporary storage plate 32 is also provided with a guide block 323. When the robotic arm 33 needs to insert or remove the inner liner, the guide block 323 plays a certain guiding role to ensure that the inner liner is accurately inserted or removed.

[0043] Furthermore, the robotic arm 33 includes a lifting assembly 331 and a gripper assembly 332. The lifting assembly 331 is connected to the gripper assembly 332. The lifting assembly 331 is used to drive the gripper assembly 332 to lift and lower, and the gripper assembly 332 is used to grip the inner liner in the battery tray. The lifting assembly 331 includes a lifting motor 3311, which passes through the crossbeam 31. A connecting block 3313 is also provided at the bottom of the lifting motor 3311. The lifting motor 3311 is connected to the gripper assembly 332 through the connecting block 3313. The lifting assembly 331 also includes guide posts 3312. Two guide posts 3312 pass through the crossbeam 31 and are connected to the gripper assembly 332 to ensure that the gripper assembly 332 maintains stability and linear movement during the lifting process.

[0044] Furthermore, the gripper assembly 332 includes a mounting plate 3321 and gripper cylinders 3322. The gripper cylinders 3322 are located below the mounting plate 3321 and face the battery tray. At least one gripper cylinder 3322 is located below the mounting plate 3321. Each gripper cylinder 3322 includes a cylinder body 3323 and two grippers 3324. Both grippers 3324 face the battery tray. The cylinder body 3323 drives the two grippers 3324 to open or close along the thickness direction of the inner liner.

[0045] Each gripper 3324 has a pad 3325 on its inner side. By setting the pad 3325, when the gripper assembly 332 grips the liner, it can protect the surface of the liner from damage and enhance the friction during gripping, ensuring that the liner is firmly gripped and does not slip.

[0046] Furthermore, the automatic battery tray liner changing device also includes an outer frame cover 5, which is used to cover the lifting and transporting device 2 and the liner changing module 3, thereby providing additional safety protection and environmental isolation. An opening is provided on the outer frame cover 5, through which the battery tray enters and exits the automatic battery tray liner changing device.

[0047] A controller 50 and a display 51 are also provided on one side of the outer frame cover 5. The controller 50 is used to control the opening or closing of the automatic battery tray liner changing device, and the display 51 is used to display the real-time working status of the automatic battery tray liner changing device, so as to facilitate the operator's monitoring and management.

[0048] A filter assembly 6 is also provided at the bottom of the outer frame cover 5. The filter assembly 6 is used to filter the air entering the outer frame cover 5 to maintain the cleanliness of the internal environment. The filter assembly 6 includes a filter 60 and an inhaler 61. The filter 60 is used to filter dust and moisture in the air, and the inhaler 61 is used to draw the air filtered by the filter 60 into the outer frame cover 5.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0050] Therefore, the above detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic battery tray liner changing device, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1), on which a lifting and transporting device (2) and an inner liner changing module (3) are provided. The lifting and transporting device (2) is used to transport the battery tray to a designated position and lift it up. The inner liner changing module (3) includes a support frame (30), a crossbeam (31) and a temporary storage plate (32). The support frame (30) and the temporary storage plate (32) are respectively provided on the base (1). The crossbeam (31) is slidably provided on the top of the support frame (30) along the direction of movement of the battery tray. The inner liner changing module (3) also includes a robotic arm (33). The robotic arm (33) is fixed on the crossbeam (31) and its output end is set towards the battery tray. The robotic arm (33) can move the inner liner between the battery tray and the temporary storage plate (32) and exchange the position of the inner liner in the battery tray.

2. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary storage plate (32) is used to temporarily store the nearest or farthest liner in the battery tray; the bottom of the temporary storage plate (32) is provided with a support foot (321), and the temporary storage plate (32) is fixed to the base (1) by the support foot (321); the temporary storage plate (32) is also provided with a groove (322) and a guide block (323), and the liner is inserted into the temporary storage plate (32) through the groove (322); the guide block (323) is used to guide the liner to smoothly insert into or remove from the groove (322).

3. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm (33) includes a lifting assembly (331) and a gripper assembly (332). The lifting assembly (331) includes a lifting motor (3311) and a guide column (3312). The bottom of the lifting motor (3311) is provided with a connecting block (3313). The lifting motor (3311) is connected to the gripper assembly (332) through the connecting block (3313). The guide column (3312) passes through the crossbeam (31) and is connected to the gripper assembly (332). The gripper assembly (332) includes a mounting plate (3321) and a gripper cylinder (3322). The gripper cylinder (3322) is located at the bottom of the mounting plate (3321) and faces the battery tray.

4. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of gripper cylinders (3322) is at least one. Each gripper cylinder (3322) includes a cylinder body (3323) and two grippers (3324). The cylinder body (3323) is used to drive the two grippers (3324) to open or close along the thickness direction of the inner liner. Each gripper (3324) is also provided with a pad (3325) on its inner side.

5. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting and transporting device (2) includes a moving device (20) and a lifting device (21). The moving device (20) includes a first frame (201), rotating rollers (202) and a drive motor (203). The first frame (201) is mounted on the base (1). Multiple rotating rollers (202) are rotatably mounted in the first frame (201) and are spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The drive motor (203) is used to drive the multiple rotating rollers (202) to rotate. The lifting device (21) is located inside the moving device (20). The lifting device (21) includes a second frame (210), a first lifting member (211) and a second lifting member (212). The first lifting component (211) includes a first lifting plate (2111) and a first lifting rod (2112). The second lifting component (212) includes a second lifting plate (2121) and a second lifting rod (2122). The first lifting plate (2111) and the second lifting plate (2121) are respectively arranged in the direction of the transverse arrangement of multiple rotating rollers (202) and are located between adjacent rotating rollers (202). The lifting device (21) also includes a lifting cylinder (213). The lifting cylinder (213) is located below the first lifting plate (2111) and is used to drive the first lifting plate (2111) to move up and down, thereby driving the second frame (210) and the second lifting component to move up and down.

6. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting device (21) also includes a support plate (214), which is located below the first lifting plate (2111). The lifting cylinder (213) is located on the support plate (214) and passes through the support plate (214) to connect to the first lifting plate (2111). The support plate (214) is provided with a guide sleeve (2141) perpendicular to it. The first lifting rod (2112) passes through the guide sleeve (2141) to guide the first lifting rod (2112) to make linear movements.

7. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the first lifting plate (2111) is also provided with a micro switch (215) for detecting the position of the battery tray. The micro switch (215) includes a sensor (2151) and a probe (2152). The probe (2152) is connected to the sensor (2151). The first lifting plate (2111) is provided with a through hole that runs vertically through it. The probe (2152) is located in the through hole. The top of the first lifting plate (2111) is also provided with a positioning pin (216). The positioning pin (216) is used to position the battery tray when the first lifting plate (2111) lifts the battery tray.

8. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is also provided with a lifting limit plate (4), which is located above the lifting transport device (2) and is used to limit the maximum height of the lifting transport device (2) when it lifts the battery tray.

9. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery tray liner automatic changing device also includes an outer frame cover (5), which is used to cover the lifting and transport device (2) and the liner changing module (3). The outer frame cover (5) has an opening for the battery tray to enter and exit. A controller (50) for controlling the opening or closing of the battery tray liner automatic changing device is provided on one side of the outer frame cover (5), as well as a display (51) for displaying the real-time working status of the battery tray liner automatic changing device.

10. The automatic battery tray liner changing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the outer frame cover (5) is also provided with a filter assembly (6), which includes a filter (60) and an inhaler (61). The filter (60) is used to filter dust and moisture in the air, and the inhaler (61) is used to draw the filtered gas into the outer frame cover (5).

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