Liquid flow battery semi-finished product storage system and electric pile preassembling system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a liquid flow battery semi-finished product storage system and an electric pile preassembling system. The liquid flow battery semi-finished product storage system comprises a vertical warehouse system, a lifting mechanism and a shuttle vehicle, the vertical warehouse system comprises a plurality of layers of goods shelves, each layer of goods shelf is provided with a plurality of storage location units, the goods shelves are further provided with conveying channels, and the conveying channels are communicated with the storage location units. And the lifting mechanism penetrates through the multi-layer goods shelf and is used for conveying the semi-finished flow battery products among the conveying channels of the multi-layer goods shelf. The shuttle vehicle is arranged on the conveying channel; and the shuttle vehicle is used for bearing the flow battery semi-finished product to move on the conveying channel, and can convey the flow battery semi-finished product to the corresponding storage location unit or obtain the flow battery semi-finished product from the storage location unit. The liquid flow battery semi-finished product storage system and the electric pile pre-loading system can improve the carrying convenience of the liquid flow battery semi-finished products among the goods shelves, and facilitate the management of the liquid flow battery semi-finished products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of flow battery production technology, and in particular to flow battery semi-finished product storage systems and stack pre-assembly systems. Background Technology

[0002] In flow battery production, there are many types of semi-finished materials, which are often large in volume and heavy in weight. The management level of semi-finished materials directly affects the assembly and processing efficiency of flow batteries. Traditional flow battery semi-finished material storage systems are time-consuming and labor-intensive to move semi-finished materials between shelves, making management difficult and unable to meet the high-efficiency assembly requirements of flow batteries. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a flow battery semi-finished product storage system and a stack pre-assembly system to improve the ease of handling flow battery semi-finished products between various shelves and facilitate the management of flow battery semi-finished products.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a flow battery semi-finished product storage system, comprising:

[0005] The automated storage and retrieval system includes multi-level shelves, each shelf having multiple storage units, and a conveyor channel connecting each storage unit.

[0006] A lifting mechanism that extends through multiple layers of the shelf and is used to transport flow battery semi-finished products between the conveying channels of the multiple layers of the shelf.

[0007] A shuttle car is installed on the conveying channel; the shuttle car is used to carry the flow battery semi-finished product and move it on the conveying channel, and can transport the flow battery semi-finished product to the corresponding storage unit or obtain the flow battery semi-finished product from the storage unit.

[0008] In one embodiment, the conveying channel is provided with a conveying track, and the shuttle moves along the conveying track.

[0009] In one embodiment, the conveying track includes a first conveying track and a second conveying track arranged perpendicularly to each other;

[0010] The shuttle vehicle includes:

[0011] The supporting body has a first side and a second side arranged perpendicularly to each other; there are two of each of the first side and the second side, and the two first sides are arranged opposite to each other and the two second sides are arranged opposite to each other.

[0012] The first roller assembly is disposed on the two first sides and is adapted to the first conveying track;

[0013] The second roller assembly is disposed on the two second sides and is adapted to the second conveying track;

[0014] At least one of the first roller group and the second roller group is vertically and flexibly connected to the supporting body, so that the first roller group contacts the first conveying track, or the second roller group contacts the second conveying track.

[0015] In one embodiment, the storage unit includes:

[0016] The storage location conveying track, along which the shuttle car can move;

[0017] A storage rack is installed on the upper side of the storage conveyor track; the storage rack and the storage conveyor track enclose the movement space of the shuttle car; the upper side of the storage rack is used to support the flow battery semi-finished product.

[0018] In one embodiment, the flow battery semi-finished product storage system further includes:

[0019] A tooling rack is used to carry the semi-finished flow battery; the tooling rack is adapted to the shuttle and the storage rack, and the shuttle transports the tooling rack carrying the semi-finished flow battery.

[0020] In one embodiment, the flow battery semi-finished product storage system further includes:

[0021] A transfer mechanism is installed between the inlet / outlet of the shelf and the conveyor track; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product between the inlet / outlet and the conveyor track.

[0022] In one embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes:

[0023] A lifting conveyor belt is connected to the conveying track; the lifting conveyor belt can carry the flow battery semi-finished product and drive the flow battery semi-finished product to move.

[0024] A lifting drive unit is connected to the lifting conveyor belt and is used to drive the lifting conveyor belt to move up and down so that the lifting conveyor belt is aligned with the inlet and outlet liquid flow battery semi-finished product conveying equipment and the conveying track.

[0025] In one embodiment, the transfer mechanism further includes:

[0026] A transfer conveyor belt is disposed between the lifting conveyor belt and the conveying track, and the transfer conveyor belt is used to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product between the lifting conveyor belt and the conveying track.

[0027] Secondly, this application also provides a battery stack pre-assembly system, including a battery stack pre-assembly workshop and a flow battery semi-finished product storage system as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the flow battery semi-finished product storage system is disposed in the battery stack pre-assembly workshop.

[0028] In one embodiment, the fuel cell stack pre-assembly workshop includes at least two floors, the vertical storage system runs through each floor, the arrangement direction of the multi-layered shelves is the same as the arrangement direction of the at least two floors, and each floor of the workshop is equipped with the shelves.

[0029] The aforementioned flow battery semi-finished product storage system utilizes a multi-level automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) to store flow battery semi-finished products. Each shelf level has multiple storage units, each capable of storing one type of flow battery semi-finished product, thus improving the orderly storage and facilitating management. Conveyor channels connect the storage units on the shelves, and shuttle vehicles move along these channels to facilitate the retrieval and placement of flow battery semi-finished products. A lifting mechanism running through each shelf level transports the semi-finished products between the multi-level conveyor channels, enabling rapid movement between shelves. Through the structural design of the AS / RS system and the coordinated use of the lifting mechanism and shuttle vehicles, the ease of handling flow battery semi-finished products between shelves is significantly improved, facilitating their management. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a fuel cell stack pre-assembly system provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the automated storage and retrieval system provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a top view of the first layer of a shelf provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a top view of the two-tier shelving structure provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a top view of a three-tiered shelving structure provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a top view of a four-layer shelving structure provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device in a transfer mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer conveyor belt in a transfer mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] 1000, Flow battery semi-finished products; 100, Stack pre-assembly workshop; 110, First floor of the workshop; 120, Second floor of the workshop;

[0040] 1. Automated Warehouse System (AS / RS); 11. Shelving; 101. Shelving Level 1; 102. Shelving Level 2; 103. Shelving Level 3; 104. Shelving Level 4; 111. Storage Unit; 1111. Storage Conveyor Track; 1112. Storage Shelf; 112. Conveyor Aisle; 113. Entrance / Exit; 114. Connection Point; 115. Empty Space Area; 116. Charging Station; 12. Conveyor Track;

[0041] 2. Upgrade the organization;

[0042] 3. Shuttle car; 31. Main load-bearing body; 311. First side; 312. Second side; 32. First roller group; 33. Second roller group; 34. Carrier plate;

[0043] 4. Tooling rack;

[0044] 5. Transfer mechanism; 51. Lifting device; 511. Lifting conveyor belt; 512. Lifting drive component; 52. Transfer conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0047] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0050] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0051] A flow battery is assembled from a variety of semi-finished products, including an upper rectangular tube, an electrical control box, a fully threaded screw, upper and lower back plates, an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, an electrode plate assembly, electrical control box accessories, and upper and lower insulating pads.

[0052] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of a fuel cell stack pre-assembly system according to an embodiment of this application is shown. This embodiment provides a fuel cell stack pre-assembly system, including a fuel cell stack pre-assembly workshop 100 and a flow battery semi-finished product storage system, which is located within the fuel cell stack pre-assembly workshop 100. Various semi-finished products of the flow batteries are stored in the flow battery semi-finished product storage system before assembly. When assembly is required, they can be quickly retrieved from the flow battery semi-finished product storage system to the fuel cell stack pre-assembly station, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the fuel cell stack.

[0053] In some embodiments, the battery stack pre-assembly workshop 100 includes at least two workshop floors, and the flow battery semi-finished product storage system runs through each workshop floor. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system includes multi-layer shelves 11, the arrangement direction of the multi-layer shelves 11 is the same as the arrangement direction of the at least two workshop floors, and each workshop floor is equipped with shelves 11.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fuel cell stack pre-assembly workshop 100 includes two floors, namely workshop floor 110 and workshop floor 120. Of course, in other embodiments, more floors may be set up according to the actual assembly requirements of the flow battery. Therefore, there is no limitation on the number of floors of the fuel cell stack pre-assembly workshop 100.

[0055] The embodiments of this application mainly relate to the improvement of the flow battery semi-finished product storage system, so as to improve the convenience of handling flow battery semi-finished products between each shelf 11 and facilitate the management of flow battery semi-finished products.

[0056] Combination Figures 1-3 As shown, Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of the automated storage system 1 provided in one embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 3This illustration shows a top view of a shelf layer 101 provided in one embodiment of this application. This embodiment provides a flow battery semi-finished product storage system, including an automated storage and retrieval system 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a shuttle 3. The automated storage and retrieval system 1 includes multi-layer shelves 11, each shelf layer 11 having multiple storage units 111. The shelves 11 also have conveying channels 112 connecting each storage unit 111. The lifting mechanism 2 penetrates the multi-layer shelves 11 and is used to transport flow battery semi-finished products 1000 between the conveying channels 112 of the multi-layer shelves 11. The shuttle 3 is disposed on the conveying channels 112 and is used to carry the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 and move them along the conveying channels 112, and can transport the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 to the corresponding storage unit 111 or retrieve the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 from the storage unit 111.

[0057] The flow battery semi-finished product storage system provided in this application embodiment stores flow battery semi-finished products 1000 through an automated storage and retrieval system 1 with multi-layer shelves 11. Each shelf 11 has multiple storage units 111, and each storage unit 111 can store one type of flow battery semi-finished product 1000, thereby improving the orderly storage of the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 and facilitating their management. A conveyor channel 112 is provided on the shelf 11 to connect each storage unit 111, and a shuttle 3 moves along the conveyor channel 112 to realize the retrieval and placement of the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 in each storage unit 111. A lifting mechanism 2 is provided that runs through each shelf 11 to transport the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 between the multi-layer shelves 11, thereby achieving rapid handling of the flow battery semi-finished products 1000 between the multi-layer shelves 11. Through the structural design of the counterstorage system 1, and the coordinated use of the lifting mechanism 2 and the shuttle 3, the ease of handling of the high flow battery semi-finished product 1000 between the various shelves 11 is improved, making the management of the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 more convenient.

[0058] Optionally, the lifting mechanism 2 is configured as a hoist, which transports the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 between each shelf 11. Specifically, multiple lifting mechanisms 2 are arranged at intervals to improve the transportation efficiency of the flow battery semi-finished product 1000.

[0059] Specifically, the automated warehouse system 1 provided in this application includes a four-layer shelf 11, which consists of a first-layer shelf 101, a second-layer shelf 102, a third-layer shelf 103, and a fourth-layer shelf 104 from bottom to top. The first-layer shelf 101 and the second-layer shelf 102 are located on the first floor 110 of the workshop, while the third-layer shelf 103 and the fourth-layer shelf 104 are located on the second floor 120 of the workshop.

[0060] Understandably, shelf 11 is not limited to four layers. Depending on the storage requirements of the flow battery semi-finished product 1000, it can be set with more or fewer layers.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the first floor 101 of the shelving unit has multiple storage units 111, and horizontal and vertical conveyor channels 112 are arranged between the multiple storage units 111. A docking position 114 is provided on the side of the lifting mechanism 2 facing the conveyor channel 112, and the shuttle 3 can move to the docking position 114 to connect with the lifting mechanism 2 to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product 1000. An inlet / outlet 113 is provided on the side of the lifting mechanism 2 away from the docking position 114. The flow battery semi-finished product 1000 is transported to the lifting mechanism 2 through the inlet / outlet 113, or the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 on the lifting mechanism 2 is transported to the outside of the automated storage and retrieval system 1.

[0062] Optionally, the lifting mechanism 2 is located on one side of the first floor of the shelving 101, and an inlet / outlet 113 is also provided on the other side of the first floor of the shelving 101. The inlet / outlet 113 furthest from the lifting mechanism 2 can be used as the inlet for the flow battery semi-finished product 1000, and the inlet / outlet 113 closer to the lifting mechanism 2 can be used as the outlet for the flow battery semi-finished product 1000. The flow battery semi-finished product 1000 to be stored is conveyed to the inlet, and the shuttle 3 receives the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 conveyed to the inlet. The shuttle 3 can move along the conveying channel 112 to transport the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 to the storage unit 111 on the first floor of the shelving 101 for storage. Alternatively, the shuttle 3 can move along the conveying channel 112 to transport the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 to the lifting mechanism 2, and the lifting mechanism 2 can then transport the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 to the shelving 11 on other floors for storage.

[0063] Optionally, a charging station 116 is also provided on the first floor of the shelf 101, and the shuttle 3 can move to the charging station 116 for charging.

[0064] Optionally, the first floor 101 of the shelving unit also includes an empty space area 115, the area of ​​which is as follows: Figure 3 As shown in the shaded area. The lifting mechanism 2, charging position 116, and connection position 114 are located within or adjacent to the empty area 115. The empty area 115 serves as space for personnel passage, the installation of protective facilities, or the installation of connecting and fixing devices between different shelves 11.

[0065] In some embodiments, the flow battery semi-finished product storage system also includes an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), which can transport the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 from the production line or other storage location to the inlet / outlet 113, or transport the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 transported by the lifting mechanism 2 from the inlet / outlet 113 to the flow battery assembly station.

[0066] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 This diagram shows a top view of the second-level shelving unit 102 provided in one embodiment of this application. Similar to the basic structure of the first-level shelving unit 101, the second-level shelving unit 102 also has multiple storage units 111, with horizontal, vertical, and crisscrossing conveyor channels 112 between them. The second-level shelving unit 102 also has empty areas 115, the areas of which are as follows... Figure 4 As shown in the shaded area. The lifting mechanism 2 passes through the second layer 102 of the shelf, and a connecting position 114 is provided on the side of the lifting mechanism 2 facing the conveyor channel 112.

[0067] Unlike the first-floor shelf 101, the second-floor shelf 102 is located in the upper space of the first floor 110 of the workshop. The semi-finished flow batteries 1000 on the second-floor shelf 102 will not be directly shipped to the assembly station in the fuel cell pre-assembly workshop 100. Therefore, there is no need to set up an inlet / outlet 113 on the second-floor shelf 102. The lifting mechanism 2 and the storage unit 111 of the second-floor shelf 102 are connected by a connection point 114 to realize the transfer of the semi-finished flow batteries 1000. The semi-finished flow batteries 1000 on the second-floor shelf 102 are transported to the first-floor shelf 101 by the lifting mechanism 2, and then shipped out from the outlet of the first-floor shelf 101. Other undescribed structures are basically the same as those of the first-floor shelf 101, and will not be described in detail here.

[0068] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This diagram shows a top view of a three-tier shelving unit 103 provided in one embodiment of this application. Similar to the basic structure of the first-tier shelving unit 101, the third-tier shelving unit 103 has multiple storage units 111, with horizontal, vertical, and crisscrossing conveyor channels 112 between them. A connecting position 114 is provided on the side of the lifting mechanism 2 facing the conveyor channel 112, and an inlet / outlet 113 is provided on the side of the lifting mechanism 2 away from the connecting position 114. The inlet / outlet 113 transports the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 to the conveyor channel 112, or transports the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 from the storage unit 111 to the second floor 120 of the workshop.

[0069] A charging station 116 is also provided on the third layer of the shelf 103. The charging station 116 is connected to the conveyor channel 112 so that the shuttle 3 can move to the charging station 116 for charging. Other undescribed structures are basically the same as those on the first layer of the shelf 101, and will not be described in detail here.

[0070] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 The diagram shows a top view of a four-tier shelf 104 provided in one embodiment of this application. The structure of the four-tier shelf 104 is basically the same as that of the two-tier shelf 102, and will not be described again here.

[0071] It should be noted that, Figures 3-6 This only shows one arrangement of the shelf 11 and does not impose any structural limitations on the shelf 11. Depending on the storage requirements of the flow battery semi-finished product 1000, other forms of shelf 11 can also be set up. The area division, quantity, and location of storage unit 111, entrance / exit 113, connection position 114, empty area 115, and charging position 116 can all be adapted and changed.

[0072] Please return to the reference. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the storage unit 111 includes a storage conveyor track 1111 and a storage rack 1112. The shuttle 3 can move along the storage conveyor track 1111 to transport the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 into the storage unit 111. The storage rack 1112 is disposed on the upper side of the storage conveyor track 1111, and the storage rack 1112 and the storage conveyor track 1111 enclose the moving space of the shuttle 3; the upper side of the storage rack 1112 is used to support the flow battery semi-finished product 1000. When the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 is stored, the shuttle 3 carries the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 and moves along the conveyor channel 112 to the corresponding storage unit 111, and transports the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 to the predetermined position in the storage unit 111 along the storage conveyor track 1111.

[0073] Specifically, a storage unit 111 includes multiple storage racks 1112 arranged in sequence, each storage rack 1112 is provided with a storage conveyor track 1111, and each storage rack 1112 can hold multiple flow battery semi-finished products 1000.

[0074] To facilitate the carrying and storage of the flow battery semi-finished product 1000, the flow battery semi-finished product storage system also includes a tooling rack 4, which is used to carry the flow battery semi-finished product 1000. The tooling rack 4 is compatible with the shuttle car 3 and the storage rack 1112. The shuttle car 3 transports the tooling rack 4 carrying the flow battery semi-finished product 1000. When transporting the flow battery semi-finished product 1000, it is placed on the tooling rack 4 in advance. The shuttle car 3 carries the tooling rack 4 and moves it, placing the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 together with the tooling rack 4 on the storage rack 1112.

[0075] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 To facilitate the movement of the shuttle 3 within the conveying channel 112, a conveying track 12 is provided on the conveying channel 112, along which the shuttle 3 moves. Specifically, the support surface of the conveying track 12 is at the same height as that of the storage location conveying track 1111, so that the shuttle 3 can freely switch between the conveying track 12 and the storage location conveying track 1111.

[0076] Since the conveying channel 112 has multiple longitudinal and transverse lines, and the conveying track 12 is configured to include a first conveying track and a second conveying track arranged perpendicularly to each other, the shuttle car 3 can freely switch and move between the first conveying track and the second conveying track.

[0077] Specifically, the shuttle 3 includes a carrying body 31, a first roller group 32, and a second roller group 33. The carrying body 31 has a first side 311 and a second side 312 arranged perpendicularly to each other. Two first sides 311 and two second sides 312 are provided, with the two first sides 311 facing each other and the two second sides 312 facing each other. The first roller group 32 is located on the two first sides 311 and is adapted to a first conveying track. The second roller group 33 is located on the two second sides 312 and is adapted to a second conveying track. At least one of the first roller group 32 and the second roller group 33 is vertically and flexibly connected to the carrying body 31, so that the first roller group 32 contacts the first conveying track, or the second roller group 33 contacts the second conveying track.

[0078] When the shuttle 3 moves along the first conveyor track, only the first roller assembly 32 contacts the first conveyor track to roll forward. The second roller assembly 33 maintains a certain gap with the first conveyor track to prevent interference. When the shuttle 3 moves along the second conveyor track, only the second roller assembly 33 contacts the second conveyor track to roll forward. The first roller assembly 32 maintains a certain gap with the second conveyor track to prevent interference.

[0079] When the shuttle 3 moves onto the storage location conveying track 1111, one of the corresponding first roller group 32 or second roller group 33 will come into contact with the storage location conveying track 1111, and the other roller group can be adjusted to maintain a distance from the storage location conveying track 1111.

[0080] Optionally, the shuttle 3 also includes a carrier plate 34, which is vertically and flexibly mounted on the upper surface of the supporting body 31. Specifically, the carrier plate 34 can be raised and lowered by a device such as a cylinder or an electric cylinder. When the shuttle 3 moves along the storage location conveyor track 1111, it raises the carrier plate 34 to lift the tooling frame 4 above the storage location frame 1112, thereby preventing interference between the tooling frame 4 and the storage location frame 1112. After the shuttle 3 moves into position along the storage location conveyor track 1111, it lowers the carrier plate 34 to place the tooling frame 4 on the storage location frame 1112, allowing the shuttle 3 to move outward from under the tooling frame 4.

[0081] Please refer to the following: Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This paper shows a schematic diagram of the lifting device 51 in the transfer mechanism 5 provided in one embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer conveyor belt 52 in the transfer mechanism 5 provided in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0082] In some embodiments, the flow battery semi-finished product storage system also includes a transfer mechanism 5, which is disposed between the inlet / outlet 113 of the shelf 11 and the conveyor track 12; the transfer mechanism 5 is used to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 between the inlet / outlet 113 and the conveyor track 12. By setting up the transfer mechanism 5, a transition function is provided to prevent the AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) from being unable to dock with the conveyor track 12 due to its high load-bearing surface.

[0083] Specifically, the transfer mechanism 5 includes a lifting device 51 for adjusting the height of the flow battery semi-finished product 1000. The lifting device 51 includes a lifting conveyor belt 511 and a lifting drive component 512. The lifting conveyor belt 511 is connected to the conveying track 12 and can carry the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 and move it. The lifting drive component 512 is driven by the lifting conveyor belt 511 and is used to drive the lifting conveyor belt 511 to move up and down, so that the lifting conveyor belt 511 is connected to the flow battery semi-finished product conveying equipment (i.e., AGV automatic guided vehicle) at the inlet / outlet 113 and the conveying track 12. Specifically, the lifting drive component 512 can be a cylinder or a motor screw module, etc., capable of driving the lifting conveyor belt 511 to move up and down; the specific structural form is not limited here.

[0084] Optionally, the transfer mechanism 5 also includes a transfer conveyor belt 52, disposed between the lifting conveyor belt 511 and the conveying track 12. The transfer conveyor belt 52 is used to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 between the lifting conveyor belt 511 and the conveying track 12. Specifically, the transfer conveyor belt 52 is connected to the conveying track 12. By adjusting the lifting of the lifting conveyor belt 511, the lifting conveyor belt 511 is connected to the transfer conveyor belt 52, so that the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 on the lifting conveyor belt 511 can be smoothly transferred to the transfer conveyor belt 52, and then the shuttle 3 on the conveying track 12 can receive the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 on the transfer conveyor belt 52. Similarly, the flow battery semi-finished product 1000 on the shuttle 3 can also be transported to the inlet / outlet 113 via the transfer conveyor belt 52 and the lifting conveyor belt 511, thereby realizing the outbound from the automated storage system 1.

[0085] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0086] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flow battery semi-finished product storage system, characterized in that, include: The automated storage and retrieval system (1) includes multi-layer shelves (11), each shelf (11) is provided with multiple storage units (111), and the shelf (11) is also provided with a conveying channel (112), which connects each of the storage units (111). Lifting mechanism (2) extends through multiple layers of the shelf (11) and is used to transport flow battery semi-finished products (1000) between the conveying channels (112) of the multiple layers of the shelf (11). A shuttle (3) is installed on the conveying channel (112); the shuttle (3) is used to carry the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) and move it on the conveying channel (112), and can transport the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) to the corresponding storage unit (111) or obtain the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) from the storage unit (111).

2. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying channel (112) is provided with a conveying track (12), and the shuttle (3) moves along the conveying track (12).

3. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying track (12) includes a first conveying track and a second conveying track arranged perpendicularly to each other; The shuttle (3) includes: The supporting body (31) has a first side (311) and a second side (312) arranged perpendicularly to each other; there are two first side (311) and two second side (312) respectively, and the two first side (311) are arranged opposite to each other and the two second side (312) are arranged opposite to each other; The first roller assembly (32) is disposed on the two first sides (311) for adaptation to the first conveying track; The second roller assembly (33) is disposed on the two second sides (312) for adaptation to the second conveying track; At least one of the first roller group (32) and the second roller group (33) is vertically connected to the bearing body (31) so that the first roller group (32) contacts the first conveying track, or the second roller group (33) contacts the second conveying track.

4. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage unit (111) includes: The storage location conveying track (1111) is used for the shuttle car (3) to move along the storage location conveying track (1111); A storage rack (1112) is set on the upper side of the storage conveying track (1111); the storage rack (1112) and the storage conveying track (1111) enclose the moving space of the shuttle (3); the upper side of the storage rack (1112) is used to support the flow battery semi-finished product (1000).

5. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flow battery semi-finished product storage system also includes: The tooling rack (4) is used to carry the flow battery semi-finished product (1000); the tooling rack (4) is adapted to the shuttle car (3) and the storage rack (1112), and the shuttle car (3) transports the tooling rack (4) carrying the flow battery semi-finished product (1000).

6. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flow battery semi-finished product storage system also includes: A transfer mechanism (5) is provided between the inlet / outlet (113) of the shelf (11) and the conveying track (12); the transfer mechanism (5) is used to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) between the inlet / outlet (113) and the conveying track (12).

7. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism (5) includes: A lifting conveyor belt (511) is connected to the conveying track (12); the lifting conveyor belt (511) can carry the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) and drive the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) to move; The lifting drive unit (512) is driven to connect with the lifting conveyor belt (511) and is used to drive the lifting conveyor belt (511) to lift; so that the lifting conveyor belt (511) is connected to the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) conveying equipment of the inlet and outlet (113) and the conveying track (12).

8. The flow battery semi-finished product storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism (5) also includes: A transfer conveyor belt (52) is disposed between the lifting conveyor belt (511) and the conveying track (12). The transfer conveyor belt (52) is used to transfer the flow battery semi-finished product (1000) between the lifting conveyor belt (511) and the conveying track (12).

9. A fuel cell stack pre-assembly system, characterized in that, It includes a fuel cell pre-assembly workshop (100) and a flow battery semi-finished product storage system as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the flow battery semi-finished product storage system is located within the fuel cell pre-assembly workshop (100).

10. The fuel cell stack pre-assembly system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fuel cell stack pre-assembly workshop (100) includes at least two workshop floors. The automated storage system (1) runs through each workshop floor. The arrangement direction of the multi-layered shelves (11) is the same as the arrangement direction of the at least two workshop floors, and each workshop floor is equipped with the shelves (11).

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