A battery righting device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of transportation or storage devices, specifically to a battery straightening device. It includes a conveyor belt with a straightening component mounted on it. The straightening component straightens overturned batteries and includes an arc-shaped baffle rotatably positioned above the conveyor belt. The arc-shaped baffle can rotate to block the conveying direction of the batteries, and when rotated onto the conveyor belt, its concave surface faces the direction in which the batteries are fed. This utility model can straighten overturned batteries on the conveyor belt, conveying them in the desired vertical position for subsequent orderly arrangement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transportation or storage devices, and specifically to a battery alignment device. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery manufacturing process, after the batteries are manufactured, they need to be transported in batches to the packaging workshop for subsequent boxing and packaging. Currently, the industry commonly uses AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) as the main conveying equipment for this stage.

[0003] In the process of transferring batteries from the production station's conveyor belt to the AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) cart, to ensure that the batteries are neatly arranged on the AGV's carrying platform and lay a good foundation for subsequent packaging processes, the industry generally requires that the batteries be transported vertically on the conveyor belt with their length and width as the supporting surfaces. In this vertical position, the height direction of the battery is perpendicular to the conveyor belt's transport direction, and its length and width surfaces are in full contact with the surface of the conveyor belt. This not only ensures the stability of the batteries during transportation but also allows the AGV's carrying platform to carry more batteries within a limited space, improving space utilization.

[0004] However, in actual production, due to various factors, some batteries cannot maintain the required vertical position on the conveyor belt and tip over. If these tipped-over batteries are directly transferred to the AGV's carrying platform, they occupy extra space, and their irregular placement prevents subsequently transferred, normally vertical batteries from being placed in the preset arrangement, resulting in misalignment and stacking. This significantly reduces the AGV's single-load capacity, thus lowering overall transport efficiency. Furthermore, to ensure smooth packaging, workers must manually right or select the tipped-over batteries on the AGV's carrying platform, increasing workload and costs, disrupting the automated continuity of the production process, and further reducing overall production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a battery uprighting device to solve the problem of batteries tipping over during transportation in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A battery straightening device includes a conveyor belt with a straightening component on the conveyor belt. The straightening component is used to straighten an overturned battery. The straightening component includes an arc-shaped baffle that is rotatably disposed above the conveyor belt. The arc-shaped baffle can rotate to block the conveying direction of the battery when it is rotated onto the conveyor belt. When the arc-shaped baffle is rotated onto the conveyor belt, its concave surface faces the direction of battery feeding.

[0007] Preferably, as an improvement, there are multiple arc-shaped baffles, which are arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt. A single battery receiving space is formed between two adjacent arc-shaped baffles, and the receiving space is used to receive a battery after it has been aligned.

[0008] Preferably, as an improvement, a mounting wall is fixed on one side of the conveyor belt, and a rotating central shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting wall, with an arc-shaped baffle connected to the rotating central shaft.

[0009] Preferably, as an improvement, a rotating central shaft is connected to a rotating central shaft motor, and a detection element is provided on the conveyor belt. The detection element is used to detect whether the battery is tipped over. The detection element is electrically connected to a controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the rotating central shaft motor. An arc-shaped baffle is fixed with a sleeve, which is fitted onto the rotating central shaft. An electromagnetic clutch is connected between the sleeve and the rotating central shaft. The driving end of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected to the rotating central shaft, and the driven end of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected to the sleeve. The electromagnetic clutch is electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] Preferably, as an improvement, a flexible protective pad is provided on the concave surface of the arc-shaped baffle.

[0011] The principles and advantages of this scheme are: 1. This solution uses a rotatable arc-shaped baffle as a righting component on the conveyor belt. When a battery is transported onto the conveyor belt, the arc-shaped baffle rotates to the top of the conveyor belt and uses its concave surface to "hold" the battery. The conveying force of the conveyor belt allows the battery to climb up and reset along the arc surface of the arc-shaped baffle, thus righting the battery. This solution can adapt to the conveying arrangement of batteries that have been overturned and does not require manual righting of the batteries.

[0012] 2. Multiple arc-shaped baffles are arranged along the conveyor belt's conveying direction, which can also cope with the conveying scenario of continuously tipped-over batteries, ensuring the uniform posture of batteries on the conveyor line, preventing tipped-over batteries from entering subsequent processes and getting stuck or bumped, and improving the stability of the conveying route.

[0013] 3. The device is equipped with a rotating central shaft motor, detection elements, a controller, and an electromagnetic clutch. It can also automatically lower the arc-shaped baffle when a battery is transported overturned. In particular, when multiple batteries are transported overturned in succession, the controller can also lower the corresponding arc-shaped baffles in sequence through the cooperation of the electromagnetic clutch, thereby automatically correcting multiple batteries that have been overturned in succession.

[0014] 4. Setting a protective pad on the arc-shaped baffle can effectively prevent wear and tear on the battery during the straightening process. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the rotating central shaft in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Arc-shaped baffle; 3. Mounting wall; 4. Rotating central shaft; 5. Battery; 6. Sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method: Example like Figure 1 As shown, a battery straightening device includes a conveyor belt 1, on which a straightening component is mounted. The straightening component is used to straighten an overturned battery 5. The straightening component includes a mounting wall 3 fixed to a frame 1 on one side of the conveyor belt 1. A rotating central shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the mounting wall 3. Multiple arc-shaped baffles 2 are connected to the rotating central shaft 4. A receiving space for a single battery 5 is formed between two adjacent arc-shaped baffles 2. The receiving space is used to accommodate a straightened battery 5. In this embodiment, there are four arc-shaped baffles 2. In actual use, the number of arc-shaped baffles 2 can be set selectively. The multiple arc-shaped baffles 2 are arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 1. The arc-shaped baffles 2 can rotate to the top of the conveyor belt 1 to block the conveying direction of the battery 5. When the arc-shaped baffles 2 rotate onto the conveyor belt 1, their concave surfaces face the direction of the incoming battery 5. A flexible protective pad is glued and fixed to the concave surface of the arc-shaped baffles 2. The protective pad is made of thin sponge.

[0019] Specifically, in combination Figure 2 As shown, an arc-shaped baffle 2 is fixed with a sleeve 6, which is fitted onto a rotating central shaft 4. An electromagnetic clutch connects the sleeve 6 and the rotating central shaft 4. The driving end of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected to the rotating central shaft 4, and the driven end of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected to the sleeve 6. The electromagnetic clutch is electrically connected to a controller. A rotating central shaft motor is connected to the rotating central shaft 4. A detection element, which is an industrial camera, is installed on the conveyor belt 1. Both the industrial camera and the rotating central shaft motor are electrically connected to the controller, which is a PLC.

[0020] Working principle: This embodiment has two conveyor belts 1, which transport batteries 5 from both sides to the same battery receiving station. The figure only shows the arc-shaped baffle 2 on the right conveyor belt 1, while the left conveyor belt 1 shows the state of the battery after it has been straightened.

[0021] In practical applications, an industrial camera can detect an overturned battery 5, and when the overturned battery 5 is transported over, a signal is sent to the controller. The controller then controls the rotating central shaft motor to automatically lower the arc-shaped baffle 2. Under the conveying action of the conveyor belt 1, the overturned battery 5 is pressed against the arc surface of the arc-shaped baffle 2 and can slowly climb up along the arc surface, thereby righting the battery 5.

[0022] When multiple overturned batteries 5 are transmitted consecutively, the controller can control the corresponding number of arc-shaped baffles 2 to be lowered. For example, when two overturned batteries 5 are transmitted consecutively, the industrial camera first detects the first battery 5 and sends a signal to the controller. At this time, the controller first controls the electromagnetic clutch at the innermost arc-shaped baffle 2 (hereinafter referred to as arc-shaped baffle 1, and from the inside out as arc-shaped baffle 1, arc-shaped baffle 2, arc-shaped baffle 2, arc-shaped baffle 3, and arc-shaped baffle 4) to be energized. After the electromagnetic clutch is energized, its driving end and driven end engage. Then the controller controls the rotating central shaft motor to drive the rotating central shaft 4 to rotate. Since the electromagnetic clutches at the other arc-shaped baffles 2 are not energized, their driving ends and driven ends do not engage. Therefore, these arc-shaped baffles 2 cannot rotate with the rotating central shaft 4. Only arc-shaped baffle 1 rotates with the rotating central shaft 4, thereby automatically lowering arc-shaped baffle 1 to right the first overturned battery 5. When the second flipped battery 5 is transmitted, the controller only controls the electromagnetic clutch at the No. 2 arc baffle to be energized. At this time, only the No. 2 arc baffle rotates with the rotating central shaft 4, thereby lowering the No. 2 arc baffle 2 to right the second flipped battery 5.

[0023] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A battery righting device, comprising: The device includes a conveyor belt, on which a straightening component is installed. The straightening component is used to straighten overturned batteries. The straightening component includes an arc-shaped baffle that is rotatably installed above the conveyor belt. The arc-shaped baffle can rotate to block the conveying direction of the batteries. When the arc-shaped baffle is rotated onto the conveyor belt, its concave surface faces the direction of battery feeding.

2. A battery centralizer as defined in claim 1, wherein: There are multiple arc-shaped baffles arranged along the conveyor belt's conveying direction. A single battery-accommodating space is formed between two adjacent arc-shaped baffles, which is used to accommodate a battery after it has been aligned.

3. A battery centralizer as defined in claim 2, wherein: A mounting wall is fixed on one side of the conveyor belt, and a rotating central shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting wall. An arc-shaped baffle is connected to the rotating central shaft.

4. A battery centralizer as defined in claim 3, wherein: A rotating central shaft is connected to a rotating central shaft motor. A detection element is installed on the conveyor belt to detect whether the battery is tipped over. The detection element is electrically connected to a controller, which is electrically connected to the rotating central shaft motor. An arc-shaped baffle is fixed with a sleeve, which is fitted onto the rotating central shaft. An electromagnetic clutch is connected between the sleeve and the rotating central shaft. The driving end of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected to the rotating central shaft, and the driven end of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected to the sleeve. The electromagnetic clutch is electrically connected to the controller.

5. A battery centralizing device as defined in claim 4, wherein: A flexible protective pad is provided on the concave surface of the arc-shaped baffle.

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