Automatic unloading device for automobile battery pack

Abstract

The utility model belongs to automobile battery pack blanking device technical field, especially including conveying assembly, first detection subassembly, turnover subassembly, second detection subassembly, transfer subassembly and handling assembly. The stamping housing made by stamping device is conveyed to the transfer subassembly with conveying assembly, a plurality of stamping housings are placed in the storage frame with the second mechanical arm and the second end pick-up, and finally the storage frame with the stamping housing is driven away from the stamping processing area by the AVG forklift to realize automatic blanking. The application saves the action of artificial loading and unloading in the detection assembly, is favorable for reducing the investment cost of personnel, realizes the turning and transfer of stamping housing with the mechanical arm, and is favorable for reducing the security risk in the working process and improving the operation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive battery pack unloading devices, and particularly relates to an automatic automotive battery pack unloading device. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive battery packs typically include battery cells, modules, a battery management system, and stamped housings. In existing technology, the stamped housings, which are cut from the stamping equipment, are manually transported to a material frame, and then a forklift is used to move the material frame to the inspection area. After inspection, they are moved to the receiving area. This process is cumbersome, and because the stamped housings are large and heavy, manual handling poses safety hazards and incurs high personnel costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding device for automotive battery packs, aiming to solve the technical problems in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an automatic automotive battery pack unloading device, comprising a conveying component, a first detection component, a flipping component, a second detection component, a transfer component, and a handling component. The conveying component has a loading plane acting on the automotive battery pack, enabling the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack to sequentially pass through the first detection component, the flipping component, and the second detection component. The first detection component includes a first CCD camera suspended above the loading plane. The flipping component includes a first robotic arm and a first end effector capable of picking up or releasing the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The first robotic arm is tractively connected to the first end effector and is capable of adjusting the automotive battery pack. The end face of the stamped housing of the battery pack faces upwards; the second detection component includes a second CCD camera suspended above the loading plane; the transfer component includes a second robotic arm and a second end effector capable of picking up or releasing the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack, the second robotic arm being tractively connected to the second end effector and capable of transferring the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack located on the loading plane to the handling component; the handling component includes a storage frame and an AVG forklift located beside the transfer component, the storage frame having a material cavity for stacking a plurality of stamped housings of automotive battery packs, and the AVG forklift acting on the bottom of the storage frame, enabling it to move relative to the second robotic arm.

[0005] Optionally, it also includes an image acquisition unit and an image processor. The first CCD camera and the second CCD camera are respectively electrically connected to the image acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit is used to provide images of the convex end face and the concave end face of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The image processor is electrically connected to the image acquisition unit and can process and analyze the images of the convex end face and the images of the concave end face to obtain detection results.

[0006] Optionally, it also includes an industrial control cabinet, which is electrically connected to the image processor. The first detection component further includes a first display screen, and the second detection component further includes a second display screen. The first display screen and the second display screen are respectively electrically connected to the industrial control cabinet and are capable of displaying the detection results of the convex end face and the concave end face.

[0007] Optionally, the conveying assembly includes a first belt conveyor, a second belt conveyor, a third belt conveyor, and a fourth belt conveyor. The first belt conveyor corresponds to an external stamping device and is used to receive the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The second belt conveyor is connected to the discharge end of the first belt conveyor and is used to drive the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack through a first detection component. The third belt conveyor has a space to avoid the first end effector and is used to receive the stamped housing of the flipped automotive battery pack. The fourth belt conveyor is connected to the discharge end of the third belt conveyor and is used to drive the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack through the second detection component.

[0008] Optionally, the first detection component further includes a first frame, which is mounted on the second belt conveyor and has a first suspension bracket for mounting the first CCD camera.

[0009] Optionally, the second detection component further includes a second frame, which is mounted on the fourth belt conveyor and has a second suspension bracket for mounting the second CCD camera.

[0010] Optionally, the flipping assembly further includes a first placement frame disposed on the side of the third belt conveyor, the first placement frame being capable of supporting and fixing the first end effector.

[0011] Optionally, the transfer assembly further includes a second placement frame disposed on the side of the fourth belt conveyor, the second placement frame being capable of supporting and fixing the second end effector.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes a padding assembly, which includes a third robotic arm located next to the storage frame, a foam storage frame, and a third end effector capable of picking up foam. The third robotic arm is tractively connected to the third end effector and is capable of placing the foam located in the foam storage frame onto the top of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack.

[0013] Optionally, the conveying assembly, the first detection assembly, the flipping assembly, the second detection assembly, the transfer assembly, and the handling assembly are each provided in two sets, forming a left streamline and a right streamline on both sides of the stamping device.

[0014] The automatic unloading device for automotive battery packs provided in this utility model embodiment has at least one of the following technical effects: The stamped housing produced by the stamping device is transported to the transfer component using a conveying component; several stamped housings are stacked in a storage frame using a second robotic arm and a second end effector; and finally, the storage frame containing the stamped housings is driven away from the stamping processing area by an AVG forklift to achieve automatic unloading. During the conveying process of the stamped housings, when passing through the first detection component, one end face of the stamped housing is visually inspected using a first CCD camera; then, when passing through the flipping component, the first robotic arm and the first end effector act on the stamped housing to make its other end face upwards; finally, when passing through the second detection component, the other end face of the stamped housing is visually inspected using a second CCD camera, thereby achieving double-sided visual inspection of the stamped housings. Compared with the prior art, this application eliminates the manual loading and unloading action in the detection component, which helps reduce personnel input costs. The use of a robotic arm to flip and transfer the stamped housings helps reduce safety hazards during the work process and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic battery pack unloading device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0020] 1—Conveying assembly; 11—First belt conveyor; 12—Second belt conveyor

[0021] 13—Third Belt Conveyor 14—Fourth Belt Conveyor 2—First Detection Component

[0022] 21—First CCD Camera 22—First Display Screen 23—First Rack

[0023] 3—Flipping assembly 31—First robotic arm 32—First end effector

[0024] 33—First placement rack; 4—Second detection assembly; 5—Transfer assembly

[0025] 51—Second robotic arm; 52—Second end effector; 53—Second placement rack

[0026] 6—Transportation Components; 61—Storage Box; 62—AVG Forklift

[0027] 7—Industrial control cabinet; 8—Padding assembly; 81—Third robotic arm

[0028] 82—Third end effector; 83—Foam storage frame. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, an automatic unloading device for automotive battery packs is provided, including a conveying assembly 1, a first detection assembly 2, a flipping assembly 3, a second detection assembly 4, a transfer assembly 5, and a handling assembly 6. The conveying assembly 1 has a loading plane acting on the automotive battery pack, enabling the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack to sequentially pass through the first detection assembly 2, the flipping assembly 3, and the second detection assembly 4. The first detection assembly 2 includes a first CCD camera 21 suspended above the loading plane. The flipping assembly 3 includes a first robotic arm 31 and a first end effector 32 capable of picking up or releasing the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The first robotic arm 31 is tractively connected to the first end effector 32 and is capable of adjusting the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The end face is oriented; the second detection component 4 includes a second CCD camera suspended above the material loading plane; the transfer component 5 includes a second robotic arm 51 and a second end effector 52 capable of picking up or releasing the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack, the second robotic arm 51 being tractively connected to the second end effector 52 and capable of transferring the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack located on the material loading plane to the handling component 6; the handling component 6 is provided with a storage frame 61 and an AVG forklift 62 on the side of the transfer component 5, the storage frame 61 having a material cavity for stacking a plurality of stamped housings of automotive battery packs, and the AVG forklift 62 acting on the bottom of the storage frame 61, enabling it to move relative to the second robotic arm 51. The stamped housing produced by the stamping device is transported to the transfer component using the conveying component 1. Several stamped housings are stacked in the storage frame 61 using the second robotic arm 51 and the second end effector 52. Finally, the storage frame 61 containing the stamped housings is driven away from the stamping processing area by the AVG forklift 62 to achieve automatic unloading. During the conveying process of the stamped housings, when passing through the first detection component 2, the appearance of one end face of the stamped housing is inspected by the first CCD camera 21. Then, when passing through the flipping component 3, the stamped housing is subjected to the action of the first robotic arm 31 and the first end effector 32 to make its other end face face up. Finally, when passing through the second detection component 4, the appearance of the other end face of the stamped housing is inspected by the second CCD camera, thereby realizing the double-sided appearance inspection of the stamped housing.

[0034] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2As shown, it also includes an image acquisition unit and an image processor. The first CCD camera 21 and the second CCD camera are electrically connected to the image acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit is used to provide images of the convex end face and the concave end face of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The image processor is electrically connected to the image acquisition unit and can process and analyze the images of the convex end face and the images of the concave end face to obtain detection results. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first detection component 2 is used to detect whether the convex end face of the stamped housing has defects such as scratches, defects, discoloration, adhesion, and burrs, and the second detection component 4 is used to detect whether the concave end face of the stamped housing has defects such as scratches, defects, discoloration, adhesion, and burrs.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, it also includes an industrial control cabinet 7, which is electrically connected to the image processor. The first detection component 2 further includes a first display screen 22, and the second detection component 4 further includes a second display screen. The first display screen 22 and the second display screen are respectively electrically connected to the industrial control cabinet 7 and can display the detection results of the convex and concave end faces. Specifically, the display screens are used for technicians to view the detection results.

[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and 3 As shown, the conveying assembly 1 includes a first belt conveyor 11, a second belt conveyor 12, a third belt conveyor 13, and a fourth belt conveyor 14. The first belt conveyor 11 corresponds to an external stamping device and is used to receive the stamped shell of the automotive battery pack. The second belt conveyor 12 is connected to the discharge end of the first belt conveyor 11 and is used to drive the stamped shell of the automotive battery pack through the first detection assembly 2. The third belt conveyor 13 has a space to avoid the first end effector 32 and is used to receive the stamped shell of the flipped automotive battery pack. The fourth belt conveyor 14 is connected to the discharge end of the third belt conveyor 13 and is used to drive the stamped shell of the automotive battery pack through the second detection assembly 4. Specifically, the first belt conveyor 11 and the second belt conveyor 12 are arranged in a straight line in the transverse direction, and the third belt conveyor 13 and the fourth belt conveyor 14 are arranged in a straight line in the longitudinal direction, which optimizes the spatial layout.

[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2As shown, the first detection component 2 also includes a first frame 23, which is mounted on the second belt conveyor 12 and has a first suspension bracket for mounting the first CCD camera 21. Furthermore, the first frame 23 also has a first light source component, the light-emitting end of which faces the stamped housing located on the second belt conveyor 12, thereby supplementing the light source for the imaging detection.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, the second detection component 4 further includes a second frame, which is mounted on the fourth belt conveyor 14 and has a second suspension bracket for mounting the second CCD camera. Furthermore, the second frame also has a second light source component, the light-emitting end of which faces the stamped housing located on the fourth belt conveyor 14, thereby providing supplementary light for the imaging detection.

[0039] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the flipping assembly 3 also includes a first placement frame 33 located beside the third belt conveyor 13. The first placement frame 33 can support and fix the first end effector 32. The first placement frame 33 can hold more types of end effectors, which facilitates product line changes.

[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the transfer assembly 5 also includes a second placement frame 53 located beside the fourth belt conveyor 14. The second placement frame 53 can support and fix the second end effector 52. The second placement frame can hold more types of end effectors, facilitating product line changes.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a foam padding assembly 8, which includes a third robotic arm 81 located beside the storage frame 61, a foam storage frame 83, and a third end effector 82 capable of picking up foam. The third robotic arm 81 is tractively connected to the third end effector 82 and can place the foam located in the foam storage frame onto the top of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. Specifically, the third robotic arm 81 and the third end effector 82 are used to pad foam between two adjacent stamped housings to reduce the possibility of products scratching each other.

[0042] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the conveying assembly 1, the first detection assembly 2, the flipping assembly 3, the second detection assembly 4, the transfer assembly 5, and the handling assembly 6 are each provided in two sets, forming a left streamline and a right streamline on both sides of the stamping device. Specifically, the two sets of streamlines are symmetrically distributed with the stamping device as the axis of symmetry, further improving the efficiency of material feeding and detection.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic battery pack unloading device for automobiles, characterized in that: The system includes a conveying assembly, a first detection assembly, a flipping assembly, a second detection assembly, a transfer assembly, and a handling assembly. The conveying assembly has a loading plane acting on the automotive battery pack, enabling the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack to sequentially pass through the first detection assembly, the flipping assembly, and the second detection assembly. The first detection assembly includes a first CCD camera suspended above the loading plane. The flipping assembly includes a first robotic arm and a first end effector capable of picking up or releasing the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The first robotic arm is tractively connected to the first end effector and can adjust the orientation of the end face of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The second detection component includes a second CCD camera suspended above the loading plane; the transfer component includes a second robotic arm and a second end effector capable of picking up or releasing stamped housings of automotive battery packs, the second robotic arm being tractively connected to the second end effector and capable of transferring the stamped housings of automotive battery packs located on the loading plane to the handling component; the handling component includes a storage frame and an AVG forklift located beside the transfer component, the storage frame having a material cavity for stacking a plurality of stamped housings of automotive battery packs, and the AVG forklift acting on the bottom of the storage frame, enabling it to move relative to the second robotic arm.

2. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an image acquisition unit and an image processor. The first CCD camera and the second CCD camera are respectively electrically connected to the image acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit is used to provide images of the convex end face and the concave end face of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The image processor is electrically connected to the image acquisition unit and can process and analyze the images of the convex end face and the images of the concave end face to obtain detection results.

3. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an industrial control cabinet, which is electrically connected to the image processor. The first detection component also includes a first display screen, and the second detection component also includes a second display screen. The first display screen and the second display screen are respectively electrically connected to the industrial control cabinet and are capable of displaying the detection results of the convex end face and the concave end face.

4. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes a first belt conveyor, a second belt conveyor, a third belt conveyor, and a fourth belt conveyor. The first belt conveyor corresponds to an external stamping device and is used to receive the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack. The second belt conveyor is connected to the discharge end of the first belt conveyor and is used to drive the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack through a first detection component. The third belt conveyor has a space to avoid the first end effector and is used to receive the stamped housing of the flipped automotive battery pack. The fourth belt conveyor is connected to the discharge end of the third belt conveyor and is used to drive the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack through the second detection component.

5. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first detection component also includes a first frame, which is mounted on the second belt conveyor and has a first suspension bracket for mounting the first CCD camera.

6. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second detection component also includes a second frame, which is mounted on the fourth belt conveyor and has a second suspension bracket for mounting the second CCD camera.

7. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flipping assembly also includes a first placement frame located beside the third belt conveyor, the first placement frame being able to support and fix the first end effector.

8. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer assembly also includes a second placement frame located beside the fourth belt conveyor, the second placement frame being able to support and fix the second end effector.

9. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a padding assembly, which includes a third robotic arm located next to the storage frame, a foam storage frame, and a third end effector capable of picking up foam. The third robotic arm is tractively connected to the third end effector and is capable of placing the foam located in the foam storage frame onto the top of the stamped housing of the automotive battery pack.

10. The automatic battery pack unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly, the first detection assembly, the flipping assembly, the second detection assembly, the transfer assembly, and the handling assembly are each provided in two sets, forming a left streamline and a right streamline on both sides of the stamping device.

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