An electrode forming machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electrode forming machine, including machine table, flat mechanism, shearing mechanism, feeding mechanism, index plate mechanism, turnover mechanism, bend foot mechanism, electrode flat mechanism, secondary flat electrode mechanism and unloading mechanism. Flat mechanism is with raw material piece on electrode from horizontal pressure to 90 DEG, and shearing mechanism cuts and trims the connecting rib and makes electrode separate, and feeding mechanism conveys electrode piece to index plate mechanism, and index plate mechanism drives electrode to pass turnover mechanism, bend foot mechanism, electrode flat mechanism and secondary flat electrode mechanism in proper order. Turnover mechanism turns downward electrode to upside, and bend foot mechanism bends electrode from vertical to 45 DEG, and electrode flat mechanism and secondary flat electrode mechanism press electrode to horizontal position in proper order, and finally unloading mechanism takes electrode and places to unloading track unloading. The electrode forming machine realizes the automation, the integrated forming of electrode from raw material piece to finished product, improves production efficiency and product quality, and reduces production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electrode processing equipment, and in particular to an electrode forming machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of electrodes, electrode forming requires multiple complex steps, including flattening, shearing, flipping, and bending. Currently, traditional electrode forming methods mostly employ manual operation or multiple independent machines for step-by-step processing. Manual operation is not only inefficient but also makes it difficult to guarantee product quality, resulting in significant individual variations. On the other hand, using multiple independent machines for step-by-step processing requires a large equipment footprint, necessitates manual material transfer between machines, increases production costs and time, and can also easily damage the electrodes during transfer, affecting product quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the problems in related technologies. Therefore, one of the objectives of this utility model is to provide an electrode forming machine for automating and integrating the forming of electrodes from raw material sheets to finished products, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality, and reducing production costs.

[0004] An electrode forming machine, the electrode forming machine comprising: Machine tool; A flattening mechanism, installed on the machine base, is used to press the electrodes on the raw material sheet from horizontal to 90°. A shearing mechanism, installed on the machine base, is used to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet after it has been bent by the flattening mechanism and separate them to individual electrodes; The indexing plate mechanism is installed on the machine base; A feeding mechanism, installed on the machine base, is used to transport the electrode sheets cut by the shearing mechanism to the indexing plate mechanism; A flipping mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, used to flip the electrodes that are placed downwards on the indexing plate mechanism so that they are placed upwards. A bending mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, used to bend the electrode after it has been flipped by the flipping mechanism from vertical to 45°. An electrode flattening mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, and is used to press the electrode after it has been bent by the bending mechanism from 45° to a horizontal position. The feeding mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, and is used to take out the electrode flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism from the indexing plate mechanism and feed it.

[0005] Furthermore, the shearing mechanism includes a first driving device and a shearing blade, wherein the first driving device drives the shearing blade to move in order to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet.

[0006] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes a second driving device, a gripper assembly, and a conveying track. The second driving device drives the gripper assembly to move on the conveying track. The conveying track connects the indexing plate mechanism and the shearing mechanism. The gripper assembly is used to hold the electrode sheet.

[0007] Furthermore, the indexing plate mechanism includes an indexing plate body and an indexing drive device. The indexing plate body is mounted on the machine base, and the indexing drive device drives the indexing plate body to rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes a third driving device, a flipping arm, and a clamping assembly. The third driving device drives the flipping arm to rotate, and the clamping assembly is mounted on the flipping arm and is used to clamp the electrode.

[0009] Furthermore, the bending mechanism includes a fourth driving device, a bending mold, and a support base. The support base is mounted on the machine base, and the fourth driving device is mounted on the support base. The fourth driving device drives the bending mold to move, and the bending mold is used to bend the electrode.

[0010] Furthermore, the electrode flattening mechanism includes a fifth driving device, a placement seat, and a flattening assembly. The placement seat has a receiving groove for placing the electrode. The flattening assembly is located above the placement seat. The fifth driving device drives the flattening assembly, which is used to flatten the electrode.

[0011] Furthermore, the electrode forming machine also includes a secondary flattening electrode mechanism. The secondary flattening electrode mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, and is located between the electrode flattening mechanism and the feeding mechanism. The secondary flattening electrode mechanism is used to perform secondary flattening on the electrode flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the unloading mechanism includes a sixth driving device, a seventh driving device, an unloading gripper, and an unloading track. The sixth driving device is mounted on the machine base, and the seventh driving device is mounted on the sixth driving device. The seventh driving device drives the unloading gripper to move, and the sixth driving device drives the seventh driving device and the unloading gripper to rotate between the unloading track and the indexing plate mechanism. The unloading gripper is used to hold the electrode.

[0013] Furthermore, the unloading gripper includes two opposing clamping plates, one of which is fixedly connected to the seventh driving device, and the seventh driving device drives the other clamping plate to move.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following advantages: By integrating the flattening mechanism, shearing mechanism, feeding mechanism, indexing plate mechanism, flipping mechanism, bending mechanism, electrode flattening mechanism, and unloading mechanism onto the machine base, this application achieves automated and integrated forming of electrodes from raw material sheets to finished products, reducing manual intervention, improving production efficiency, and lowering production costs. Each mechanism has a clear division of labor and cooperates with each other. Through precise drive devices and mold design, the accuracy and quality of the electrodes in each processing step can be guaranteed, improving product consistency and pass rate. The indexing plate mechanism allows the electrode sheets to flow orderly between various processing mechanisms, avoiding material confusion and incorrect processing, while also facilitating equipment layout and space utilization, reducing the equipment's footprint. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] In the attached image: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shearing mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shearing mechanism from another perspective in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shearing mechanism and the feeding mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the indexing plate mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bending leg mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the bending leg mechanism from another perspective in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the electrode flattening mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the electrode flattening mechanism from another perspective in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism from another perspective in one embodiment of the electrode forming machine of this application.

[0018] Figure label: 100. Machine base; 200. Flattening mechanism; 300. Shearing mechanism; 310. First drive device; 320. Integral cutting blade; 330. Integral cutting strip; 400. Indexing plate mechanism; 410. Indexing plate body; 420. Indexing drive device; 430. Workstation; 431. Fixing block; 432. Movable cylinder; 433. Slide rail; 434. Spring block; 435. Screw; 436. Product support rod; 500. Feeding mechanism; 510. Second drive device; 520. Gripper assembly; 521. Clamping plate; 522. Drive cylinder; 530. Conveyor rail; 540. Mounting base; 550. Transfer belt; 600. Tilting mechanism; 610. Third drive device; 620. Tilting arm; 630. Clamping assembly; 631. Clamping plate; 632. Drive cylinder; 640. Lifting cylinder; 700. Bending foot mechanism; 710. Fourth drive device; 720. Bending foot mold; 721. Limiting strip; 722. Clamping plate; 723. Clamping strip; 724. Bending foot roller; 725. Bending foot block; 726. Bearing seat; 730. Support seat; 800. Electrode flattening mechanism; 810. Fifth drive device; 820. Placement seat; 830. Flattening assembly; 831. Flattening needle block; 832. Pad block; 840. Electrode fixing assembly; 841. Bottom cylinder; 842. Clamping wedge block; 843. Clamping plate; 844. Clamping plate; 845. Clamping strip; 900. Unloading mechanism; 910. Sixth drive device; 920. Seventh drive device; 930. Unloading gripper; 940. Unloading track; 1000. Secondary electrode flattening mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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 invention.

[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this application provides an electrode forming machine, comprising: 100 machines; A flattening mechanism 200, installed on the machine base 100, is used to press the electrodes on the raw material sheet from horizontal to 90°. The shearing mechanism 300 is installed on the machine base 100 and is used to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet after it has been bent by the flattening mechanism 200 and separate them to individual electrodes. The indexing plate mechanism 400 is installed on the machine base 100; The feeding mechanism 500 is installed on the machine base 100 and is used to transport the electrode sheet cut by the shearing mechanism 300 to the indexing plate mechanism 400. A flipping mechanism 600 is installed on the machine base 100 and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism 400, and is used to flip the electrodes that are placed downwards on the indexing plate mechanism 400 so that they are placed upwards. A bending mechanism 700 is installed on the machine base 100 and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism 400, and is used to bend the electrode after it is flipped by the flipping mechanism 600 from vertically upward to 45°. An electrode flattening mechanism 800 is installed on the machine base 100 and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism 400, and is used to press the electrode after it is bent by the bending mechanism 700 from 45° to a horizontal position. The feeding mechanism 900 is installed on the machine base 100 and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism 400. It is used to take out the electrode flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism 800 from the indexing plate mechanism 400 and feed it.

[0022] In the actual production process, the raw material sheet is first placed on the positioning device of the flattening mechanism 200. The flattening mechanism 200 flattens the electrode on the raw material sheet, pressing the electrode from horizontal to 90°. Then, the bent raw material sheet is conveyed to the shearing mechanism 300 through the conveying device. The shearing mechanism 300 cuts the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet and separates them into individual electrodes. The cut electrode sheet is conveyed to the indexing plate mechanism 400 by the feeding mechanism 500. The indexing plate mechanism 400 drives the electrode sheet to pass through the flipping mechanism 600, the bending mechanism 700, and the electrode flattening mechanism 200 in sequence to complete the flipping, bending, and flattening operations of the electrode. Finally, the unloading mechanism 900 picks up and places the flattened electrode from the indexing plate mechanism 400 onto the unloading track 940 for unloading, completing the entire electrode forming process.

[0023] This application integrates the flattening mechanism 200, shearing mechanism 300, feeding mechanism 500, indexing plate mechanism 400, flipping mechanism 600, bending mechanism 700, electrode flattening mechanism 200, and unloading mechanism 900 onto the machine base 100, thereby realizing the automated and integrated forming of electrodes from raw material sheets to finished products, reducing manual intervention, improving production efficiency, and reducing production costs. With clear division of labor and close cooperation among the various departments, precise drive devices and mold designs ensure the accuracy and quality of electrodes in each processing step, thereby improving product consistency and pass rate. The indexing plate mechanism 400 allows the electrode sheets to flow orderly between various processing mechanisms, avoiding material confusion and incorrect processing. It also facilitates equipment layout and space utilization, reducing the equipment's footprint.

[0024] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the shearing mechanism 300 includes a first driving device 310 and a shearing cutter. The first driving device 310 drives the shearing cutter to move in order to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet.

[0025] A shearing mechanism 300 is mounted on the machine base 100 and is used to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet after it has been bent by the flattening mechanism 200, separating them into individual electrodes. Specifically, the shearing mechanism 300 includes two opposing first driving devices 310, which are cylinders, or two pairs of opposing cylinders. The shearing mechanism 300 also includes two shearing blades, each comprising a single-cutting blade 320 and a single-cutting strip 330. The electrode raw material sheet is placed on the single-cutting strip 330, with the electrodes and connecting ribs, pressed to 90° on both sides of the electrode raw material sheet, located on both sides of the electrode raw material sheet. During operation, the single-cutting blades 320 on both sides are driven to move horizontally by the first driving devices 310, thereby achieving the cutting and separation of the electrodes and connecting ribs. The relative movement of the single-cutting blades 320 driven by cylinders provides a stable driving force, ensuring the cutting force and accuracy, resulting in neat edges and reliable quality of the cut electrodes.

[0026] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the feeding mechanism 500 includes a second driving device 510, a gripper assembly 520, and a conveying track. The second driving device 510 drives the gripper assembly 520 to move on the conveying track. The conveying track connects the indexing plate mechanism 400 and the shearing mechanism. The gripper assembly 520 is used to clamp the electrode sheet.

[0027] The feeding mechanism 500 is mounted on the machine base 100 and is used to transport the electrode sheets cut by the shearing mechanism 300 to the indexing plate mechanism 400. Specifically, the feeding mechanism 500 includes a mounting base 540, a second drive device 510, a gripper assembly 520, and a conveying track 530. The mounting base 540 is fixedly mounted on the machine base 100, and the conveying track 530 is horizontally mounted on the top of the mounting base 540. The second drive device 510 is a cylinder, mounted on the mounting base 540, and connected to the conveying track 530. The gripper assembly 520 includes two horizontally arranged clamping plates 521 and a drive cylinder 522. One clamping plate 521 is fixedly mounted on the bracket of the gripper assembly, and the other clamping plate 521 is driven by the drive cylinder 522 and can slide horizontally on the bracket. The extension and retraction of the drive cylinder 522 causes the movable clamping plate 521 to move closer to or away from the fixed clamping plate 521, thereby realizing the clamping and releasing action of the electrode sheet. The gripper assembly 520 is connected to the conveyor track 530 via a sliding structure at the bottom (such as a slider engaging with a guide rail), and can slide and move on the conveyor track 530.

[0028] A conveyor belt 550 is positioned below the two clamping plates 521. One end of the conveyor belt 550 connects to the discharge end of the shearing mechanism 300, and the other end extends below the gripper assembly 520. The electrode sheet cut by the shearing mechanism 300 falls onto the conveyor belt 550, which then transports the electrode sheet directly below the gripper assembly 520. At this point, the drive cylinder 522 actuates, bringing the two clamping plates 521 closer together to hold the electrode sheet. Then, the second drive device 510 (cylinder) drives the gripper assembly 520 to move along the conveying track 530 toward the indexing plate mechanism 400, transporting the electrode sheet to the corresponding workstation above the indexing plate mechanism 400. Finally, the drive cylinder 522 actuates, moving the two clamping plates 521 apart to release the electrode sheet, placing it on the workstation of the indexing plate mechanism 400, thus completing the loading operation.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the indexing plate mechanism 400 includes an indexing plate body 410 and an indexing drive device 420. The indexing plate body 410 is mounted on the machine base 100, and the indexing drive device 420 drives the indexing plate body 410 to rotate.

[0030] The indexing plate mechanism 400 is installed on the machine base 100 and is the core component for electrode sheet processing. It includes an indexing plate body 410, an indexing drive device 420, and multiple workstations 430. The indexing drive device 420 is a motor that drives the indexing plate body 410 to rotate precisely at a set angle and time interval, so that each workstation 430 is aligned with the working position of each processing mechanism in sequence.

[0031] Each workstation 430 is equipped with a fixing block 431, which is fixedly mounted on the indexing plate body 410. A movable cylinder 432 is slidably connected to the fixing block 431 via a slide rail 433, which is vertically oriented, allowing the movable cylinder 432 to slide up and down on the fixing block 431. One side of the movable cylinder 432 is connected to a screw 435 via a spring block 434, which is fixed to the fixing block 431. The spring block 434 contains a compression spring, which provides cushioning force when the movable cylinder 432 moves up and down, preventing a hard collision between the movable cylinder 432 and the fixing block 431. A product support rod 436 is connected to the lower end of the movable cylinder 432. The product support rod 436 is horizontally positioned and used to support the electrode sheet to be processed.

[0032] When the feeding mechanism 500 conveys the cut electrode sheet to the workstation 430 of the indexing plate mechanism 400, the movable cylinder 432 slides upward via the slide rail 433, raising the product support rod 436 to a suitable position to receive the electrode sheet. After the electrode sheet is placed on the product support rod 436, the movable cylinder 432 slides downward under its own weight and the action of the spring block 434, placing the electrode sheet at a suitable processing height. When the electrode sheet rotates with the indexing plate body 410 to below each processing mechanism (such as the flipping mechanism 600, the bending mechanism 700, and the electrode flattening mechanism 800), the product support rod 436 stably supports the electrode sheet, cooperating with each processing mechanism to complete the corresponding processing operations. After processing is completed, the unloading mechanism 900 removes the electrode sheet from the product support rod 436.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, the flipping mechanism 600 includes a third driving device 610, a flipping arm 620, and a clamping assembly 630. The third driving device 610 drives the flipping arm 620 to rotate, and the clamping assembly 630 is mounted on the flipping arm 620 and is used to clamp the electrode.

[0034] A flipping mechanism 600 is mounted on the machine base 100 and surrounds the indexing plate mechanism 400. It is used to flip electrodes placed downwards on the indexing plate mechanism 400 so that they are placed upwards. Specifically, the flipping mechanism 600 includes a lifting cylinder 640, a third drive device 610, two flipping arms 620, and a clamping assembly 630. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder 640 is fixedly mounted on the machine base 100, and its piston rod extends upwards and is fixedly connected to the third drive device 610. The extension and retraction of the lifting cylinder 640 can drive the third drive device 610, the flipping arms 620, and the clamping assembly 630 to move up and down as a whole.

[0035] The third drive device 610 is a rotary drive device (such as a rotary cylinder or servo motor), with its output shaft horizontally positioned. Two tilting arms 620 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to both ends of the output shaft of the third drive device 610. The clamping assembly 630 includes two clamping plates 631 and a drive cylinder 632. The drive cylinder 632 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the third drive device 610, located between the two tilting arms 620. The two clamping plates 631 are arranged opposite to each other and are respectively connected to the piston rod of the drive cylinder 632. The extension and retraction of the drive cylinder 632 can drive the two clamping plates 631 to move closer or further away, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the electrode.

[0036] When the indexing mechanism 400 transports the downward-facing electrode to the underside of the flipping mechanism 600, the lifting cylinder 640 actuates, driving the third drive device 610, the flipping arm 620, and the clamping assembly 630 to descend, placing the two clamping plates 631 on either side of the electrode. Then, the drive cylinder 632 actuates, bringing the two clamping plates 631 closer together to clamp the electrode. Next, the third drive device 610 drives the output shaft to rotate 180°, which in turn drives the clamping assembly 630 to rotate via the flipping arm 620, flipping the electrode 180° so that it changes from being downward-facing to being upward-facing. Finally, the lifting cylinder 640 actuates, driving the clamping assembly 630 to rise, releasing the clamping plates 631, and placing the flipped electrode on the workstation 430 of the indexing mechanism 400, completing the flipping operation.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the bending mechanism 700 includes a fourth driving device 710, a bending mold 720, and a support base 730. The support base 730 is mounted on the machine base 100, and the fourth driving device 710 is mounted on the support base 730. The fourth driving device 710 drives the bending mold 720 to move, and the bending mold 720 is used to bend the electrode.

[0038] A bending mechanism 700 is mounted on the machine base 100 and surrounds the indexing plate mechanism 400. It is used to bend the flipped electrode vertically upwards to 45°. Specifically, it consists of two vertically positioned cylinders symmetrically fixed on the machine base 100, located on both sides of the indexing plate mechanism 400, providing bending power. A support base is fixedly mounted on the machine base 100 to support other components of the bending mechanism. The bending mold 720 includes: a limiting strip, clamping plates, clamping bars, bending rollers, bending blocks, and bearing seats. The limiting strip is horizontally fixed to the top of the support base 730 to position the electrode and ensure accurate bending. Two clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting strip 721 and connected to the support base 730 via brackets to fix the electrode sides and prevent electrode displacement during bending. Two clamping bars are symmetrically arranged on the outside of the clamping plate 722, parallel to the clamping plate 722, for directly bending the electrode. There are two curved roller plates, each hinged to one of the two clamping bars 723. They can rotate around the hinge point to drive the clamping bars 723 to rotate and bend the electrode. There are two curved blocks, each fixed to the outside of the curved roller plate 724. There are two bearing seats, each connected to the piston rod of one of the two fourth drive devices 710. Bearings are installed inside the bearing seats 726, and the curved blocks 725 are inserted into the inner ring of the bearings, allowing the curved blocks 725 to rotate relative to the bearing seats 726.

[0039] During operation, the indexing mechanism 400 transports the flipped, vertically upward electrode to below the bending mechanism 700. The electrode is positioned on both sides of the limiting strip 721, and the clamping plate 722 fixes the electrode. The piston rods of the two fourth drive devices 710 extend upwards synchronously, pushing the bearing seat 726 upwards. The bending block 725 rotates within the bearing seat 726, causing the bending roller 724 to flip around the hinge point. As the bending roller 724 flips, it pushes the clamping strip 723 towards the electrode, bending the electrode from vertical to 45°. After bending, the piston rod of the fourth drive device 710 retracts, resetting the bending mold 720. The indexing mechanism 400 then transports the bent electrode to the next process.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 10 , Figure 11 As shown, the electrode flattening mechanism 800 includes a fifth driving device 810, a placement seat 820, and a flattening assembly 830. The placement seat 820 has a receiving groove for placing the electrode. The flattening assembly 830 is located above the placement seat 820. The fifth driving device 810 drives the flattening assembly 830, which is used to flatten the electrode.

[0041] An electrode flattening mechanism 800 is mounted on the machine base 100 and surrounds the indexing plate mechanism 400. It is used to flatten the 45° electrode bent by the bending mechanism 700 to a horizontal position. Its specific structure includes a placement seat, a fifth driving device, and a flattening assembly. The placement seat is fixedly mounted on the machine base 100, located on one side of the indexing plate mechanism 400, and supports the various components of the electrode flattening mechanism. The fifth driving device 810 is a cylinder, vertically mounted above the placement seat 820. The piston rod of the cylinder extends downwards to drive the flattening assembly 830 to move up and down. The flattening assembly 830 includes a flattening needle block 831 and a pad block 832. The flattening needle block 831 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the piston rod of the fifth driving device 810. The pad block 832 is fixedly mounted between the fifth driving device and the flattening needle block. The upper surface of the pad block 832 is flat and is used to cooperate with the flattening needle block 831 to achieve the flattening operation. The electrode flattening mechanism 800 is also provided in the lower part of the placement seat 820, including a bottom cylinder 841, a clamping wedge block 842, a clamping plate 843, a clamping plate 844, and a clamping bar 845. A bottom cylinder 841 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the placement base 820, with the piston rod extending upwards. A clamping wedge block 842 is connected to the upper end of the piston rod of the bottom cylinder 841, forming a wedge-shaped structure. There are two clamping plates 843, arranged in parallel, with openings on the clamping plates 843. Two clamping plates 844 pass through the openings and are mounted on the bracket of the placement base 820, allowing them to slide up and down. There are two clamping plates 844, arranged in a V-shape. One end of each clamping plate 844 is hinged to the clamping wedge block 842, and the other end is inclined inwards to hold the electrode. There are two clamping bars 845, which are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the two clamping plates 844 to contact and clamp the electrode, preventing the electrode from coming off the two clamping plates.

[0042] When the indexing mechanism 400 delivers the 45° bent electrode to the area below the electrode flattening mechanism 800, the electrode is positioned between two clamping plates 844. The piston rod of the bottom cylinder 841 extends upward, pushing the clamping wedge block 842 upward. The wedge-shaped surface of the clamping wedge block 842 abuts against the lower ends of the two clamping plates 844, pressing the two clamping plates 844 inward, causing the clamping strip 845 to clamp the electrode, ensuring the electrode's stable position during flattening. Next, the piston rod of the fifth drive device 810 extends downward, driving the flattening needle block 831 downward. The lower surface of the flattening needle block 831 contacts the electrode, pressing the electrode from 45° to a horizontal position. During the flattening process, the pad block 832 provides support. After flattening is completed, the piston rod of the fifth drive device 810 retracts, driving the flattening needle block 831 to reset, the piston rod of the bottom cylinder 841 retracts, the clamping wedge block 842 moves downward, and the two clamping plates 844 open outward under their own gravity, releasing the electrode. The indexing plate mechanism 400 transports the flattened electrode to the unloading mechanism 900.

[0043] Furthermore, the electrode forming machine also includes a secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000. The secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000 is installed on the machine base 100 and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism 400, and is located between the electrode flattening mechanism 200 and the feeding mechanism 900. The secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000 is used to perform secondary flattening on the electrode flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism 200.

[0044] The secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000 has the same structure as the electrode flattening mechanism 800. It can perform a second precise flattening on the electrode after the initial flattening, further improving the flatness and accuracy of the electrode, meeting the production needs of high-precision electrode products, and is especially suitable for electrode materials with high flatness requirements, thereby improving product quality and market competitiveness.

[0045] Using the same flattening mechanism for two flattening operations facilitates equipment maintenance and parts replacement, reduces equipment maintenance costs, and ensures consistency between the two flattening processes, guaranteeing the stability and reliability of the flattening effect.

[0046] When the indexing mechanism 400 transports the electrode, which has been initially flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism 800, to below the secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000, the electrode is positioned on the placement seat 820 of the secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000. The bottom cylinder 841 drives the clamping wedge block 842 to push upward, clamping the two clamping plates 844 inward, and the clamping strip 845 clamps the electrode. Then, the fifth drive device 810 drives the flattening needle block 831 to move downward, cooperating with the pad block 832 to perform secondary flattening of the electrode, further improving the flatness of the electrode. After flattening is completed, the fifth drive device 810 and the bottom cylinder 841 reset, releasing the electrode, and the indexing mechanism 400 transports the secondary flattened electrode to the unloading mechanism 900.

[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, the unloading mechanism 900 includes a sixth driving device 910, a seventh driving device 920, an unloading gripper 930, and an unloading track 940. The sixth driving device 910 is mounted on the machine base 100, and the seventh driving device 920 is mounted on the sixth driving device 910. The seventh driving device 920 drives the unloading gripper 930 to move, and the sixth driving device 910 drives the seventh driving device 920 and the unloading gripper 930 to rotate between the unloading track 940 and the indexing plate mechanism 400. The unloading gripper 930 is used to hold the electrode.

[0048] The unloading mechanism 900 is mounted on the machine base 100 and surrounds the indexing plate mechanism 400. It is used to remove the electrodes flattened by the secondary flattening electrode mechanism 1000 from the indexing plate mechanism 400 and unload them. The sixth drive device 910 is a rotary cylinder or servo motor, fixedly mounted on the machine base 100, located on one side of the indexing plate mechanism 400. It provides rotational power to drive the seventh drive device 920 and the unloading gripper 930 to rotate between the indexing plate mechanism 400 and the unloading track 940. The seventh drive device 920 is a vertical drive cylinder, mounted on the rotary output end of the sixth drive device 910. Its piston rod extends vertically downward to drive the unloading gripper 930 to move up and down. The unloading gripper 930 is mounted on the lower end of the piston rod of the seventh drive device 920 and includes two opposing gripper arms and a pneumatic or electric drive element for opening and closing the gripper arms, used to hold the electrodes. The feeding track 940 is fixedly installed on the machine base 100, located on one side of the sixth drive device 910, and is used to receive the electrodes placed by the feeding gripper 930. The feeding track 940 can be tilted to facilitate the automatic sliding and collection of the electrodes.

[0049] During operation, the indexing plate mechanism 400 conveys the electrode after secondary flattening to the lower part of the unloading mechanism 900, located directly below the unloading gripper 930. The sixth drive device 910 drives the seventh drive device 920 and the unloading jaw 930 to rotate above the workstation 430 of the indexing plate mechanism 400. The piston rod of the seventh drive device 920 extends downward, causing the unloading jaw 930 to descend to the electrode, driving the jaw arm to close and hold the electrode. Then, the piston rod of the seventh drive device 920 retracts upward, causing the unloading jaw 930 to rise and leave the indexing plate mechanism 400. Next, the sixth drive device 910 drives the seventh drive device 920 and the unloading jaw 930 to rotate above the unloading track 940. The piston rod of the seventh drive device 920 extends downward, causing the unloading jaw 930 to descend to the unloading track 940, driving the jaw arm to open and place the electrode on the unloading track 940. Finally, the piston rod of the seventh drive device 920 retracts upward, and the sixth drive device 910 drives the seventh drive device 920 and the unloading jaw 930 to rotate back to the initial position, waiting for the next unloading operation.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, the unloading gripper 930 includes two opposing clamping plates. One of the clamping plates is fixedly connected to the seventh driving device 920, and the seventh driving device 920 drives the other clamping plate to move.

[0051] Specifically, another clamping plate is connected to the fixed clamping plate via a sliding guide rail, which allows the movable clamping plate to move stably in the horizontal direction. The piston rod of the seventh drive device 920 is connected to the movable clamping plate; by extending and retracting the piston rod, the movable clamping plate is driven to move closer to or away from the fixed clamping plate, thus clamping and releasing the electrode. The clamping plate is equipped with anti-slip textures or pads to increase friction with the electrode and prevent it from slipping during clamping. The design of the unloading jaws 930 ensures stable and reliable clamping, adapting to electrodes of different sizes and shapes, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of unloading.

[0052] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electrode forming machine characterized by comprising: include: Machine tool; A flattening mechanism, installed on the machine base, is used to press the electrodes on the raw material sheet from horizontal to 90°. A shearing mechanism, installed on the machine base, is used to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet after it has been bent by the flattening mechanism and separate them to individual electrodes; The indexing plate mechanism is installed on the machine base; A feeding mechanism, installed on the machine base, is used to transport the electrode sheets cut by the shearing mechanism to the indexing plate mechanism; A flipping mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, used to flip the electrodes that are placed downwards on the indexing plate mechanism so that they are placed upwards. A bending mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, used to bend the electrode after it has been flipped by the flipping mechanism from vertical to 45°. An electrode flattening mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, and is used to press the electrode bent by the bending mechanism from 45° to a horizontal position. The feeding mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, and is used to take out the electrode flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism from the indexing plate mechanism and feed it.

2. An electrode forming machine according to claim 1, wherein The shearing mechanism includes a first driving device and a shearing blade, wherein the first driving device drives the shearing blade to move in order to cut the connecting ribs on the raw material sheet.

3. An electrode forming machine according to claim 1, wherein The feeding mechanism includes a second driving device, a gripper assembly, and a conveying track. The second driving device drives the gripper assembly to move on the conveying track. The conveying track connects the indexing plate mechanism and the shearing mechanism. The gripper assembly is used to hold the electrode sheet.

4. An electrode forming machine according to claim 1, wherein The indexing plate mechanism includes an indexing plate body and an indexing drive device. The indexing plate body is mounted on the machine base, and the indexing drive device drives the indexing plate body to rotate.

5. An electrode forming machine according to claim 1, wherein The flipping mechanism includes a third driving device, a flipping arm, and a clamping assembly. The third driving device drives the flipping arm to rotate, and the clamping assembly is mounted on the flipping arm and is used to clamp the electrode.

6. An electrode forming machine according to claim 1, wherein The bending mechanism includes a fourth driving device, a bending mold, and a support base. The support base is mounted on the machine base, and the fourth driving device is mounted on the support base. The fourth driving device drives the bending mold to move, and the bending mold is used to bend the electrode.

7. An electrode forming machine according to claim 1, wherein The electrode flattening mechanism includes a fifth driving device, a placement seat, and a flattening assembly. The placement seat has a receiving groove for placing the electrode. The flattening assembly is located above the placement seat. The fifth driving device drives the flattening assembly, which is used to flatten the electrode.

8. An electrode former as claimed in claim 1, wherein The electrode forming machine further includes a secondary flattening electrode mechanism. The secondary flattening electrode mechanism is installed on the machine base and arranged around the indexing plate mechanism, and is located between the electrode flattening mechanism and the feeding mechanism. The secondary flattening electrode mechanism is used to perform secondary flattening on the electrode flattened by the electrode flattening mechanism.

9. An electrode former as claimed in claim 1, wherein The unloading mechanism includes a sixth drive device, a seventh drive device, an unloading gripper, and an unloading track. The sixth drive device is mounted on the machine base, and the seventh drive device is mounted on the sixth drive device. The seventh drive device drives the unloading gripper to move. The sixth drive device drives the seventh drive device and the unloading gripper to rotate between the unloading track and the indexing plate mechanism. The unloading gripper is used to hold the electrode.

10. An electrode former as claimed in claim 9, wherein The unloading gripper includes two opposing clamping plates. One clamping plate is fixedly connected to the seventh driving device, which drives the other clamping plate to move.

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