Battery module cover gripping mechanism

Abstract

This utility model discloses a battery module cover plate gripping mechanism, comprising: a mounting frame; an adsorption mechanism fixed on the mounting frame, which adsorbs and fixes the top surface of the cover plate; and a clamping mechanism disposed on both sides of the mounting frame, which clamps and fixes the sides and bottom surface of the cover plate. This utility model solves the problems of low efficiency and product damage associated with manually handling cover plate products using lifting tools; it has a simple structure, low cost, and low operating expenses; and it achieves automated operation, greatly improving handling efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gripping mechanism technology, and in particular to a gripping mechanism for the top cover of a battery module. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, during the production of new energy power battery modules, the top cover plate, as a crucial encapsulation component, directly impacts the module's sealing performance and structural safety through its assembly precision. Currently, the industry commonly employs manual handling for the loading and unloading of top covers, involving operators manually grasping, positioning, and placing them to complete the assembly process. This manual handling method is inefficient, labor-intensive, exposes products to damage, and incurs high labor costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a battery module cover plate gripping mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0004] Mounting framework;

[0005] The adsorption mechanism is fixed on the mounting frame and adsorbs the top surface of the fixed cover plate.

[0006] The clamping mechanism is located on both sides of the mounting frame and clamps and fixes the sides and bottom of the top cover plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the adsorption mechanism includes: several suction cup mounting brackets and several suction cups;

[0008] Several suction cup mounting brackets are fixed on the mounting frame;

[0009] Several suction cups are installed one-to-one on the suction cup mounting bracket, and the suction cups adhere to and fix the top surface of the cover plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes four sets of clamping components, which are respectively set at the four corners of the mounting frame. The clamping components clamp the upper cover plate vertically along the side of the upper cover plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes: a cylinder mounting bracket, a clamping cylinder, a clamping column, and a clamping plate;

[0012] The cylinder mounting bracket is fixed to one corner of the mounting frame, and the cylinder mounting bracket is used to install and fix the clamping cylinder;

[0013] The clamping column is fixed to the outer shell of the clamping cylinder and is used to abut against the top surface of the upper cover plate;

[0014] The clamping plate is fixed to the output end of the clamping cylinder;

[0015] The clamping cylinder drives the clamping plate to rotate 90° and abut against the bottom surface of the upper cover plate;

[0016] The upper cover plate is fixed by clamping the clamping plate and the clamping column.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes: multiple proximity sensors mounted on the mounting frame, which detect the presence or absence of the top cover to trigger the adsorption mechanism.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes: a vision camera, which is fixed on the mounting frame and is used to correct the gripping point position.

[0019] Furthermore, the mounting frame is made of aluminum.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes: a connecting flange, which is fixed to the mounting frame for connecting an external robot.

[0021] The battery module cover plate gripping mechanism according to the present invention solves the problems of low efficiency and product damage caused by manually using lifting tools to transport cover plate products; it has a simple structure, low cost, and low operating expenses; it realizes automated operation and greatly improves the efficiency of handling work.

[0022] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery module cover gripping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the battery module cover gripping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the clamping cylinder of the battery module cover gripping mechanism in the open state according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping cylinder clamping state of the battery module cover plate gripping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0028] First, combine Figures 1-4 The present invention describes a battery module cover plate gripping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is used for automatically gripping the cover plate of a battery module and has a wide range of applications.

[0029] like Figures 1-4As shown, the battery module cover gripping mechanism of this utility model embodiment includes: a mounting frame 1; an adsorption mechanism and a clamping mechanism.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the adsorption mechanism is fixed on the mounting frame 1, specifically in the middle area of ​​the mounting frame 1, and the adsorption mechanism adsorbs and fixes the top surface of the upper cover plate 7; the clamping mechanism is set on both sides of the mounting frame 1, and the clamping mechanism clamps and fixes the sides and bottom surface of the upper cover plate 7. Since the clamping mechanism clamps the sides of the upper cover plate 7, it will cause the middle position of the product to drop and deform. The adsorption mechanism can solve the problem of dropping and deformation. The adsorption mechanism and the clamping mechanism realize the automated gripping and fixing of the upper cover plate 7.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the adsorption mechanism includes: a plurality of suction cup mounting frames 21 and a plurality of suction cups 22; the plurality of suction cup 22 mounting frames 21 are fixed on the mounting frame 1; the plurality of suction cups 22 are installed one-to-one on the suction cup 22 mounting frames 21, the suction cups 22 adsorb and fix the top surface of the upper cover plate 7, the vacuum suction cups 22 are used to ensure the adsorption force, and the plurality of suction cups 22 achieve multi-point adsorption of the upper cover plate 7 to ensure stability.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the clamping mechanism includes four sets of clamping components, which are respectively disposed on the mounting frame 1. The clamping components clamp the upper cover plate 7 vertically along the side of the upper cover plate 7.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the clamping assembly includes: a cylinder mounting bracket 31, a clamping cylinder 32, a clamping post 33, and a clamping plate 34. The cylinder mounting bracket 31 is fixed to one corner of the mounting frame 1, and the clamping cylinder 32 is mounted and fixed on the cylinder mounting bracket 31. The clamping post 33 is fixed to the outer shell of the clamping cylinder 32 and is used to abut against the top surface of the upper cover plate 7. The clamping plate 34 is fixed to the output end of the clamping cylinder 32. The clamping cylinder 32 drives the clamping plate 34 to rotate 90° to abut against the bottom surface of the upper cover plate 7. The clamping plate 34 and the clamping post 33 clamp and fix the upper cover plate 7. When the clamping cylinder 32 is in the open state, the clamping plate 34 is in a vertical state. When clamping is required, the clamping cylinder 32 drives the clamping plate 34 to rotate from the outside of the upper cover plate 7 to the bottom of the upper cover plate 7. At this time, the clamping plate 34 is in a horizontal state. This clamping method can achieve three-sided fixation of the top surface, bottom surface, and side surface of the upper cover plate 7, ensuring stability.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4As shown, this embodiment also includes: multiple proximity sensors 4, which are mounted on the mounting frame 1. The proximity sensors 4 detect the presence or absence of the upper cover plate 7 to trigger the adsorption mechanism. The number of proximity sensors 4 can be set to two, three, four, etc., as needed. When multiple proximity sensors 4 detect the upper cover plate 7, the suction cup 22 is activated to pick up the upper cover plate 7, and the clamping cylinder 32 then clamps the upper cover plate 7.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment also includes a vision camera 5, which is fixed on the mounting frame 1. The vision camera 5 is used to correct the gripping point position. In the usage scenario, the top cover 7 is placed on an external top cover 7 placement rack. Since the placement rack for the top cover 7 may have a certain range of positional deviation each time it places the top cover 7, the vision camera 5 will take a picture to detect whether the position is correct. The external robot adjusts the position of the mounting frame 1 based on the feedback from the vision camera 5 to correct the gripping point position.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mounting frame 1 is made of aluminum, which can reduce the overall weight of the mechanism and reduce the inertia generated during robot movement.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a connecting flange 6, which is fixed on the mounting frame 1 and is used to connect an external robot.

[0038] Working principle: First, the robot runs along a fixed trajectory above the upper cover plate 7 placement rack. Since the placement rack may have a certain range of positional deviation each time a product is placed, the vision camera 5 will take pictures to correct the deviation in gripping position. Then, when multiple proximity sensors 4 detect the presence of the upper cover plate 7, the vacuum suction cup 22 is activated to pick up the product on the upper cover plate 7, and the clamping cylinder 32 clamps the product on the upper cover plate 7. The robot then moves the mechanism and the upper cover plate 7 as a whole from one placement rack to another placement cart. This operation is repeated.

[0039] Above, refer to Figures 1-4 The present invention describes a battery module cover plate 7 gripping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, which solves the problems of low efficiency and product damage caused by manual handling of cover plate 7 products using lifting tools; it has a simple structure, low cost, and low operating expenses; it realizes automated operation and greatly improves the efficiency of handling work.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above content. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A battery module cover gripping mechanism, characterized in that, Include: Mounting framework; An adsorption mechanism is fixed on the mounting frame and adsorbs and fixes the top surface of the upper cover plate. A clamping mechanism is provided on both sides of the mounting frame, and the clamping mechanism clamps and fixes the sides and bottom surface of the upper cover plate.

2. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption mechanism includes: a plurality of suction cup mounting brackets and a plurality of suction cups; The suction cup mounting brackets are fixed on the mounting frame; The suction cups are installed one-to-one on the suction cup mounting bracket, and the suction cups adhere to and fix the top surface of the upper cover plate.

3. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes four sets of clamping components, which are respectively disposed at the four corners of the mounting frame. The clamping components clamp the upper cover plate vertically along the side of the upper cover plate.

4. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes: a cylinder mounting bracket, a clamping cylinder, a clamping column, and a clamping plate; The cylinder mounting bracket is fixed to one corner of the mounting frame, and the cylinder mounting bracket is used to mount and fix the clamping cylinder. The clamping column is fixed to the outer shell of the clamping cylinder and is used to abut against the top surface of the upper cover plate; The clamping plate is fixed to the output end of the clamping cylinder; The clamping cylinder drives the clamping plate to rotate 90° and abut against the bottom surface of the upper cover plate; The clamping plate and the clamping column clamp and fix the upper cover plate.

5. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: multiple proximity sensors mounted on the mounting frame, the proximity sensors detecting the presence or absence of the upper cover plate to trigger the adsorption mechanism to operate.

6. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: a vision camera, which is fixed on the mounting frame and is used to correct the gripping point.

7. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame is made of aluminum.

8. The battery module cover gripping mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: a connecting flange, which is fixed to the mounting frame for connecting an external robot.

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