An automatic battery dispensing and feeding device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic battery loading and unloading device, relating to the field of battery loading. It includes: a cabinet with a support frame; a lifting assembly including a clamping mechanism and a driving mechanism; a linear module mounted on a crossbeam of the support frame; the linear module including a sliding plate and a motor; the sliding plate is driven by the motor to move along the crossbeam; an adjustment assembly including a first cylinder with its fixed end disposed on the sliding plate; the adjustment assembly also includes a second cylinder with its fixed end disposed on the movable end of the first cylinder; and a first gripper mounted on the movable end of the second cylinder. When the linear module adjusts the adjustment assembly above the lifting assembly, the adjustment assembly adjusts the position of the first gripper, which then removes the batteries from the battery tray. In this utility model, the spatial position of the first gripper is adjustable. When different battery models need to be assembled or the battery placement method changes, assembly can continue without replacing the components, without affecting production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery feeding, and in particular to an automatic battery dispensing and feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production processes, the battery loading process is crucial. Traditional loading methods mainly rely on manual operation, such as manually removing batteries from battery trays. This requires operators to remain at a fixed workstation for extended periods, limiting work efficiency and making it difficult to meet the demands of modern industry for high-efficiency production.

[0003] Existing automated feeding technology introduces machines to replace manual feeding operations, which can effectively reduce labor costs, significantly improve on-site production efficiency, and optimize the overall production process.

[0004] However, the current feeding equipment has limited applicability: during the feeding process, the feeding mechanism that grabs batteries has limited flexibility and can only handle batteries with a specific arrangement. When the arrangement of batteries in the battery tray changes, the feeding mechanism needs to be replaced accordingly. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the above issues and overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention incorporates an adjustment component while automating battery loading. Through the coordinated action of the sliding plate, the first cylinder, and the second cylinder, multiple first grippers can move along a set trajectory in three-dimensional space, thereby grasping batteries arranged in various configurations. Therefore, this invention is compatible with battery assembly slots of various shapes, improving production efficiency to some extent. Specifically, when different battery models need to be assembled or the battery arrangement changes, battery assembly can continue without replacing any components of this invention, reducing the impact of downtime on production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides an automatic battery dispensing and feeding device, comprising:

[0008] The cabinet is equipped with a support frame.

[0009] The lifting assembly includes a clamping mechanism for clamping the battery tray and a driving mechanism for driving the clamping mechanism to move up and down.

[0010] A linear module is mounted on the crossbeam of the support frame; the linear module includes a sliding plate and a motor; the sliding plate is driven by the motor and moves along the crossbeam;

[0011] The positioning assembly includes a first cylinder, the fixed end of which is disposed on the sliding plate; the positioning assembly also includes a second cylinder, the fixed end of which is disposed on the movable end of the first cylinder;

[0012] Multiple first grippers are directly or indirectly mounted on the movable end of the second cylinder;

[0013] in,

[0014] After the linear module adjusts the positioning component above the lifting component, the positioning component adjusts the position of the first gripper, and the first gripper moves the battery out of the battery tray.

[0015] Furthermore, the moving direction of the movable end of the first cylinder, the moving direction of the movable end of the second cylinder, and the moving direction of the sliding plate are not in the same plane.

[0016] Furthermore, the sliding plate moves along the x-axis;

[0017] The movable end of the first cylinder moves along the y-axis;

[0018] The movable end of the second cylinder moves along the z-axis;

[0019] The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are perpendicular to each other.

[0020] Furthermore, the positioning component further includes:

[0021] A connector, which is fixedly connected to the movable end of the second cylinder;

[0022] Multiple of the first grippers are directly or indirectly disposed on the connector.

[0023] Furthermore, the positioning component further includes:

[0024] The third cylinder has its fixed end mounted on the connector; the moving end of the third cylinder moves in the same direction as the moving end of the second cylinder.

[0025] Multiple first grippers are directly mounted on the movable end of the third cylinder.

[0026] Furthermore, it further includes a closing component, the closing component comprising:

[0027] The fourth cylinder, wherein the fixed end of the fourth cylinder is disposed on the sliding plate;

[0028] A bending plate is disposed at the movable end of the fourth cylinder;

[0029] The bending plate is provided with a plurality of second grippers, which are used to remove the battery tray;

[0030] It further includes: a storage plate disposed below the bent plate;

[0031] in,

[0032] When the linear module moves the bending plate above the lifting assembly, the fourth cylinder drives the bending plate to approach the battery tray on the clamping mechanism, and the second gripper picks up the battery tray.

[0033] When the linear module moves the bending plate above the storage plate, the second gripper releases the battery tray, which is then stored by the storage plate.

[0034] Furthermore, it further includes:

[0035] A transport assembly, mounted on the cabinet, is used to transport the stacked battery trays to the range of motion of the clamping mechanism of the lifting assembly; the transport assembly consists of a conveyor belt and a motor.

[0036] Furthermore, the driving mechanism of the lifting assembly is a cylinder or motor that enables the clamping mechanism to move up and down.

[0037] The embodiments of this utility model have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0038] The automatic battery loading and unloading equipment of this application includes a transport component that controlsably transports batteries from the storage area to the assembly area, a lifting component that can lift battery trays placed at different heights to a specified working height, a first gripper that can pick up batteries from the battery trays and release them to the target area, an adjustment component that can adjust the position of the first gripper, a second gripper that can pick up and controllably release the battery trays, and a linear module that can adjust the position of the adjustment component and the bending plate.

[0039] The linear module in this invention enables the positioning component to move left and right. The positioning component includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder that move the first gripper, which directly picks up the battery, up and down or forward and backward, thereby realizing the movement of the first gripper in three-dimensional space and enhancing the adaptability of this invention for assembling different product models. When changing the model of the product being assembled, there is no need to replace any components of the device, and material feeding can continue, improving production efficiency.

[0040] Furthermore, the linear module in this invention enables the receiving assembly to move left and right, thereby driving multiple second grippers to reciprocate between the receiving plate and the lifting assembly. When the multiple second grippers are above the receiving plate, they release the battery trays they have picked up, which fall onto the receiving plate and are positioned and guided by the receiving plate, thus being stored. When the multiple second grippers are above the lifting assembly, the fourth cylinder drives the bending plate to approach the battery tray on the clamping mechanism, and the multiple second grippers pick up the empty battery trays, thereby removing the battery trays from the lifting assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a basic schematic diagram of an automatic battery loading and unloading equipment. In the diagram, A is the battery material channel, whose function is to transfer the battery to the target area.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an automatic battery loading and dispensing equipment (excluding battery material channel A).

[0044] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Left view of the automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment;

[0045] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of linear module, adjustment component, and bending plate;

[0046] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the linear module;

[0047] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the mid-position adjustment component;

[0048] Figure label:

[0049] 1-Cabinet body; 11-Support frame; 111-Crossbeam;

[0050] 2-Lifting assembly; 21-Clamping mechanism; 22-Drive mechanism;

[0051] 3-Linear module; 31-Sliding plate; 32-Motor;

[0052] 4-Adjustment assembly; 41-First cylinder; 42-Second cylinder; 43-Connector; 44-Third cylinder;

[0053] 5-First gripper;

[0054] 6-Closing assembly; 61-Fourth cylinder; 62-Bending plate;

[0055] 7-Second gripper;

[0056] 8-Storage board;

[0057] 9-Transportation components;

[0058] 10-Battery Disk; Detailed Implementation

[0059] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0060] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0061] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, apparatus components, mechanisms, and / or combinations thereof.

[0062] In this utility model, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "side", and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to facilitate the description of the structural relationship of the various components or elements of this utility model and do not specifically refer to any part or element in this utility model. They should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0063] In this utility model, terms such as "fixed", "connected", and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, indicating that it can be a fixed connection, an integral connection, or a detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For relevant scientific researchers or technicians in this field, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be determined according to the specific circumstances, and should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0064] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below.

[0065] This utility model embodiment discloses an automatic battery dispensing and feeding device:

[0066] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automated battery loading and unloading system. In the diagram, A represents the battery feed channel, which transfers the batteries to the target area. It should be noted that... Figure 1 Not shown in the middle Figure 2 In the actual operation of the feeding equipment, both the battery material channel A and the storage plate 8 are present in the structure of the feeding equipment.

[0067] Figure 2 , Figure 3 These are the axial view and left view of this embodiment, respectively. As can be seen from the figures, this embodiment mainly includes a cabinet 1, a lifting assembly 2, a linear module 3, a positioning assembly 4, a first gripper 5, a tray receiving assembly 6, a second gripper 7, a storage plate 8, and a transport assembly 9. The specific details are as follows:

[0068] Cabinet 1 provides an installation structure and installation space for the other components in this embodiment;

[0069] The lifting assembly 2 includes a clamping mechanism 21 for holding the battery tray 10, and a drive mechanism 22 for driving the clamping mechanism 21 to move up and down. In this way, battery trays 10 stacked at different heights on the same pile can be clamped and lifted to a specified height for subsequent operations;

[0070] The linear module 3 includes a sliding plate 31, which is slidably connected to a crossbeam 111 provided above the support frame 11 on the cabinet 1; the linear module 3 also includes a motor 32, which is fixed on the crossbeam 111 and can drive the sliding plate 31 to slide along the crossbeam 111.

[0071] The adjustment component 4 is fixed on the left side of the sliding plate 31 and can move synchronously with the sliding plate 31.

[0072] Multiple first grippers 5 are mounted on the positioning assembly 4. The first gripper 5 can be a vacuum suction cup gripper structure. The vacuum suction cup gripper uses a flexible suction cup to adhere to the surface of the object, and draws a vacuum to form a negative pressure adsorption force, so as to grasp the batteries at different positions in the battery tray 10.

[0073] Driven by the linear module 3 and the positioning component 4, the first gripper 5 picks up batteries from different positions. The picked-up batteries are then placed... Figure 1 In battery material channel A.

[0074] The closing assembly 6 is fixed to the right side of the sliding plate 31 and can move synchronously with the sliding plate 31.

[0075] Multiple second grippers 7 are mounted on the receiving assembly 6. The second grippers 7 can be vacuum suction cup type gripper structures.

[0076] Driven by the linear module 3 and the receiving assembly 6, multiple second grippers 7 jointly pick up the empty battery tray 10, release the battery tray 10 to a predetermined position, and then transfer it to another location via the receiving plate 8.

[0077] The transport component 9 consists of a conveyor belt and a motor, and is capable of transporting vertically stacked battery trays 10 containing batteries from the storage area to the loading area, that is, transporting the battery trays 10 from left to right. In addition, the transport component 9 can switch between stationary and transporting states. That is, during the battery loading process in the loading area, it switches to the stationary state to wait for the batteries to be loaded; after the batteries in the loading area are loaded, it switches to the transporting state to transport the batteries to the loading area.

[0078] Specifically, Figure 4 This is an axial view of the assembled linear module 3, positioning assembly 4, and rewind assembly 6. As can be seen from the figure, the positioning assembly 4 is installed on the left side of the sliding plate 31 of the linear module 3, and the rewind assembly 6 is installed on the right side of the sliding plate 31 of the linear module 3. The positioning assembly 4 and the rewind assembly 6 can move synchronously with the sliding plate 31.

[0079] Specifically, Figure 5 for Figure 4 The figure shows a front view of the linear module 3. As can be seen, the sliding plate 31 of the linear module 3 is slidably connected to the front of the crossbeam 111. The motor 32 of the linear module 3 is located to the right of the crossbeam 111, and the sliding plate 31 and the motor 32 are connected by a transmission mechanism. When the motor 32 operates, it drives the lead screw pair to move, which in turn drives the sliding plate 31 to move synchronously left and right, thereby causing the adjusting component 4 and the rewinding component 6 fixed in front of it to move left and right.

[0080] Specifically, Figure 6 for Figure 4 Axial view of the positioning assembly 4. As shown in the figure, the positioning assembly 4 mainly consists of four parts: a first cylinder 41, a second cylinder 42, a connecting piece 43, and a third cylinder 44. Details are as follows:

[0081] The fixed end of the first cylinder 41 is mounted on the sliding plate 31, and its movable end reciprocates along the y-axis.

[0082] The fixed end of the second cylinder 42 is mounted on the movable end of the first cylinder 41, and the movable end of the second cylinder 42 reciprocates along the z-axis.

[0083] Connector 43 is installed below the movable end of the second cylinder 42;

[0084] The fixed end of the third cylinder 44 is installed on the end of the connector 43 away from the second cylinder 42, and the movable end of the third cylinder 44 reciprocates along the z-axis.

[0085] In this way, the positioning component 4 has a large range of motion in space.

[0086] There are four first grippers 5, each located on the movable end of the third cylinder 44, with their suction nozzles facing the battery. The first grippers 5 can lift the battery in the battery tray 10 and controllably release the battery.

[0087] In summary, the positioning component 4 is driven by the linear module 3 to reciprocate along the x-axis, during which the first gripper 5 also reciprocates along the x-axis; the first cylinder 41 of the positioning component 4 can drive the first gripper 5 to reciprocate along the y-axis; the second cylinder 42 of the positioning component 4 can drive the first gripper 5 to reciprocate along the z-axis. The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are perpendicular to each other.

[0088] Therefore, the first gripper 5 can reach and lift the battery in any orientation.

[0089] In this embodiment, the first gripper 5 is a vacuum suction cup gripper. The adsorption strength of a single first gripper 5 is not less than the weight of a single battery. In this way, only one first gripper 5 is needed to lift a battery, without the need for multiple first grippers 5 to work together to lift a battery.

[0090] The working relationship between the linear module 3, the adjustment component 4, and the closing component 6 in this embodiment will be explained next.

[0091] First, when there are batteries in the battery tray 10 held by the lifting assembly 2, the batteries can be transferred to the vicinity of the battery channel A. At this time, the linear module 3 drives its sliding plate 31 to move, so that the positioning assembly 4 reaches above the battery to be assembled, and the collecting assembly 6 reaches above the receiving plate 8. At this time, the linear module 3, the positioning assembly 4, and the collecting assembly 6 are in the first operating state: the multiple first grippers 5 on the positioning assembly 4 can transfer the batteries to the battery channel A according to the plan.

[0092] Subsequently, when the battery tray 10 held by the lifting assembly 2 is empty, the empty battery tray 10 needs to be removed and stored. At this time, the linear module 3 drives its sliding plate 31 to move along the negative x-axis, so that the receiving assembly 6 reaches above the empty battery tray 10. At this time, the linear module 3, the positioning assembly 4, and the receiving assembly 6 are in the second working state: the multiple second grippers 7 on the receiving assembly 6 can pick up the battery tray 10.

[0093] Subsequently, the lifting assembly 2 clamps the battery tray 10 filled with batteries; the linear module 3 moves the positioning assembly 4 above the battery to be assembled, and moves the tray receiving assembly 6 above the storage plate 8. At this time, the linear module 3, the positioning assembly 4, and the tray receiving assembly 6 are back in the first operating state.

[0094] When using the automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment of this embodiment, the following usage methods are preferred:

[0095] Step 1: Stack the battery trays 10 onto the transport assembly 9;

[0096] Step 2: Activate the transport component 9 to transport the battery tray 10 to the range that the lifting component 2 can hold;

[0097] Step 3: The clamping mechanism 21 of the lifting assembly 2 clamps the uppermost battery tray 10, and the driving mechanism 22 causes the clamping mechanism 21 to rise to the height that the first gripper 5 of the positioning assembly 4 can reach.

[0098] Step 4: The linear module 3 drives the sliding plate 31, positioning the first gripper 5 of the adjusting component 4 above the clamped battery tray 10, and positioning the tray receiving component 6 above the storage plate 8. The linear module 3, adjusting component 4, and tray receiving component 6 are in the first operating state.

[0099] The first gripper 5 of the positioning component 4 transfers the battery to the battery material channel A; the second gripper 7 of the receiving component 6 releases the empty battery tray 10.

[0100] Step 5: After the battery tray 10 held by the clamping mechanism 21 is assembled, the linear module 3 drives the sliding plate 31, causing the tray receiving assembly 6 to move above the battery tray 10 held by the clamping mechanism 21. At this time, the linear module 3, the positioning assembly 4, and the tray receiving assembly 6 are in the second operating state.

[0101] The second gripper 7 of the closing assembly 6 picks up the empty battery tray 10.

[0102] Step Six: Repeat steps one through five until all batteries have been transferred.

[0103] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic battery dispensing and feeding device, characterized in that, include: Cabinet (1), on which a support frame (11) is provided; The lifting assembly (2) includes a clamping mechanism (21) for clamping the battery tray (10) and a driving mechanism (22) for driving the clamping mechanism (21) to move up and down. A linear module (3) is mounted on the crossbeam (111) of the support frame (11); the linear module (3) includes a sliding plate (31) and a motor (32); the sliding plate (31) is driven by the motor (32) and moves along the crossbeam (111); The adjustment assembly (4) includes a first cylinder (41) with its fixed end disposed on the sliding plate (31); the adjustment assembly (4) also includes a second cylinder (42) with its fixed end disposed on the movable end of the first cylinder (41); Multiple first grippers (5) are directly or indirectly mounted on the movable end of the second cylinder (42); in, When the linear module (3) adjusts the positioning component (4) above the lifting component (2), the positioning component (4) adjusts the position of the first gripper (5), and the first gripper (5) moves the battery out of the battery tray (10).

2. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving direction of the movable end of the first cylinder (41), the moving direction of the movable end of the second cylinder (42), and the moving direction of the sliding plate (31) are not in the same plane.

3. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding plate (31) moves in the x-axis direction; The moving end of the first cylinder (41) moves in the y-axis direction; The moving end of the second cylinder (42) moves along the z-axis; The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are perpendicular to each other.

4. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment component (4) further includes: Connector (43), which is fixedly connected to the movable end of the second cylinder (42); Multiple first grippers (5) are directly or indirectly disposed on the connector (43).

5. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment component (4) further includes: The fixed end of the third cylinder (44) is disposed on the connector (43); the moving end of the third cylinder (44) moves in the same direction as the moving end of the second cylinder (42); Multiple first grippers (5) are directly mounted on the movable end of the third cylinder (44).

6. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closing component (6) is further included, the closing component (6) comprising: The fourth cylinder (61) has its fixed end disposed on the sliding plate (31). A bending plate (62) is disposed at the movable end of the fourth cylinder (61); The bending plate (62) is provided with a plurality of second grippers (7), which are used to remove the battery tray (10).

7. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: It further includes: a storage plate (8) disposed below the bent plate (62); in, When the linear module (3) moves the bending plate (62) above the lifting assembly (2), the fourth cylinder (61) drives the bending plate (62) to approach the battery tray (10) on the clamping mechanism (21), and the second gripper (7) picks up the battery tray (10). When the linear module (3) moves the bending plate (62) above the storage plate (8), the second gripper (7) releases the battery tray (10), which is stored by the storage plate (8).

8. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further includes: The transport assembly (9), which is mounted on the cabinet (1), is used to transport the stacked battery trays (10) to the range of motion of the clamping mechanism (21) of the lifting assembly (2); the transport assembly (9) consists of a conveyor belt and a motor.

9. The automatic battery dispensing and feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism (22) of the lifting assembly (2) is a cylinder or motor that can cause the clamping mechanism (21) to move up and down.

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