Battery piece packaging box taking and placing device

Abstract

The application provides a battery piece packaging box taking and placing device, which comprises a moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism connected with the moving mechanism, the moving mechanism driving the lifting mechanism to move in the transverse and longitudinal directions, a suction mechanism connected with the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism driving the suction mechanism to lift, the suction mechanism being provided with a vacuum suction cup capable of sucking the packaging box, a grabbing and overturning mechanism comprising a jaw assembly and an overturning assembly, the overturning assembly being connected with the lifting mechanism, the jaw assembly being connected with the overturning assembly, and the jaw assembly being located on one side of the vacuum suction cup. The taking and placing device can realize the suction, turning and carrying of the packaging box, does not need manual taking and placing, saves the labor cost, and improves the work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of solar cell production equipment technology, and in particular to a device for picking up and placing solar cell packaging boxes. Background Technology

[0002] Solar cells are typically made of fragile materials. To prevent damage during transportation, multiple cells are usually packaged in the same box, and then these boxes are packed into a larger crate. Before assembling the cells into a solar panel, the large crate needs to be opened, and workers must manually remove each box one by one. However, in developing this invention, the inventors discovered the following problems with the existing technology: because the boxes are manually removed one by one, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing labor costs and thus production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a device for taking out and placing battery cell packaging boxes to solve the problems existing in related technologies. The technical solution is as follows: This application provides a device for taking out and placing battery cell packaging boxes, including: Mobile mechanism; A lifting mechanism is connected to the moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism drives the lifting mechanism to move in the horizontal and vertical directions; A suction mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism drives the suction mechanism to rise and fall. The suction mechanism is equipped with a vacuum suction cup capable of suctioning packaging boxes. The gripping and flipping mechanism includes a gripper assembly and a flipping assembly. The flipping assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the gripper assembly is connected to the flipping assembly. The gripper assembly is located on one side of the vacuum suction cup.

[0004] In one embodiment, a monitoring component is also included, located inside the moving mechanism, the monitoring component including a CCD camera for photographing the packaging box.

[0005] In one embodiment, the suction mechanism further includes a vertical moving component connected to the lifting mechanism, and the vacuum suction cup is connected to the vertical moving component.

[0006] In one embodiment, the vertical moving component includes a movable fixed plate and a movable driving cylinder. The movable fixed plate is connected to the lifting mechanism, the movable driving cylinder is fixed to the movable fixed plate, the vacuum suction cup is fixed to the suction cup fixing frame, and the suction cup fixing frame is connected to the movable driving cylinder.

[0007] In one embodiment, the suction cup holder includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a support rod. The moving drive cylinder is connected to the first fixing plate, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are arranged opposite to each other, the two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, and the vacuum suction cup is fixed on the second fixing plate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the gripper assembly includes a gripper drive and two oppositely arranged grippers. The gripper drive is connected to the flipping assembly, and both grippers are connected to the gripper drive. The gripper drive controls the opening and closing of the two grippers.

[0009] In one embodiment, the flipping assembly includes a rotary motor and a rotary fixing frame. The rotary motor is fixed on a motor fixing base, the motor fixing base is connected to the lifting mechanism, the rotary fixing frame is connected to the rotary motor, and the gripper assembly is connected to the rotary fixing frame.

[0010] In one embodiment, the gripping and flipping mechanism further includes a gripping and moving component connected to the flipping component, which drives the flipping component and the gripper component to move toward or away from the vacuum suction cup.

[0011] In one embodiment, the gripping and flipping mechanism further includes a gripping lifting component, which is connected to the gripping moving component and the flipping component, and the gripping lifting component drives the flipping component to rise and fall.

[0012] In one embodiment, the moving mechanism includes a lateral moving component and a longitudinal moving component, the lateral moving component is connected to the longitudinal moving component, the lifting mechanism is connected to the longitudinal moving component, the lifting mechanism is connected to the lifting connecting plate, and the suction mechanism and the gripping and flipping mechanism are both connected to the lifting connecting plate.

[0013] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following: The battery cell packaging box picking and placing device of this application embodiment includes a moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a suction mechanism, and a gripping and flipping mechanism. In use, the moving mechanism first moves the suction mechanism to above the packaging box. Then, the lifting mechanism lowers the suction mechanism, and the vacuum suction cup on the suction mechanism adsorbs the packaging box containing the battery cells inside the packaging box. Next, the lifting mechanism moves the suction mechanism upward, and the gripper assembly clamps the packaging box. Then, the flipping assembly rotates the gripper assembly to adjust the orientation of the packaging box. Finally, the moving mechanism moves the gripper assembly to a predetermined position, and the gripper assembly lowers the packaging box. The picking and placing device of this application embodiment can realize the suction, turning, and handling of packaging boxes without manual handling, saving labor costs and improving work efficiency.

[0014] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device for handling and placing battery cells in a packaging box. Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the device for taking out and placing battery cells in a packaging box; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the combination of the suction mechanism and the gripping and flipping mechanism; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another combination of the suction mechanism and the gripping and flipping mechanism; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Moving mechanism; 2. Lifting mechanism; 3. Suction mechanism; 4. Grabbing and flipping mechanism; 41. Gripper assembly; 42. Flipping assembly; 31. Vacuum suction cup; 11. Lateral moving assembly; 12. Longitudinal moving assembly; 5. Packaging box; 111. Lateral moving main body; 112. Rotating wheel; 113. Conveyor belt; 114. Lateral drive motor; 115. Reducer; 116. Rotating rod; 32. Up and down moving assembly; 321. Moving fixed plate; 322. Moving drive cylinder; 6. Lifting connecting plate; 33. Suction cup fixing frame; 331. First fixing plate; 332. Second fixing plate; 333. Support rod; 411. Gripper drive component; 412. Gripper; 421. Rotary motor; 422. Rotary fixing frame; 423. Motor fixing seat; 43. Grabbing moving assembly; 44. Grabbing lifting assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application discloses a device for picking up and placing battery cell packaging boxes, including a moving mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, a suction mechanism 3, and a gripping and flipping mechanism 4. Wherein: The lifting mechanism 2 is connected to the moving mechanism 1, and the moving mechanism 1 drives the lifting mechanism 2 to move in the horizontal and vertical directions. The suction mechanism 3 is connected to the lifting mechanism 2, and the lifting mechanism 2 drives the suction mechanism 3 to rise and fall. The suction mechanism 3 is equipped with a vacuum suction cup 31 capable of suctioning the packaging box 5. The gripping and flipping mechanism 4 includes a gripper assembly 41 and a flipping assembly 42. The flipping assembly 42 is connected to the lifting mechanism 2, and the gripper assembly 41 is connected to the flipping assembly 42. The gripper assembly 41 is located on one side of the vacuum suction cup 31.

[0019] In use, the picking and placing device of this embodiment first moves the suction mechanism 3 above the packaging box by the moving mechanism 1. Then, the lifting mechanism 2 lowers the suction mechanism 3, and the vacuum suction cup 31 on the suction mechanism 3 suctions the packaging box 5 containing the battery cells inside the packaging box. Next, the lifting mechanism 2 moves the suction mechanism 3 upward, and the gripper assembly 41 clamps the packaging box 5. Then, the flipping assembly 42 rotates the gripper assembly 41 to adjust the direction of the packaging box 5. Finally, the moving mechanism 1 moves the gripper assembly 41 to a predetermined position, and the gripper assembly 41 lowers the packaging box 5. The picking and placing device of this embodiment can pick up, rotate, and transport the packaging box 5 without manual handling, saving labor costs and improving work efficiency.

[0020] In one embodiment, to enable the movement of the suction mechanism 3 and the gripping and flipping mechanism 4, the moving mechanism 1 includes a lateral moving component 11 and a longitudinal moving component 12. The lateral moving component 11 is connected to the longitudinal moving component 12, and the lifting mechanism 2 is connected to the longitudinal moving component 12. The lateral moving component 11 can drive the longitudinal moving component 12 and the lifting mechanism 2 to move in the lateral direction, and the longitudinal moving component 12 can drive the lifting mechanism 2 to move in the longitudinal direction. The lateral moving component 11 can be fixed to the gantry frame by bolts, and a conveyor belt can pass through the inside of the gantry frame, allowing the packaging box to be transported to the area below the picking and placing device via the conveyor belt.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, to enable the absorbing mechanism 3 and the gripping and flipping mechanism 4 to move in the lateral direction, the lateral movement assembly 11 includes two lateral movement bodies 111, which are arranged opposite to each other. Each lateral movement body 111 has a rotating wheel 112 at both ends, which is rotatably connected to the lateral movement body 111 via a rotating shaft. The rotating wheels 112 at both ends of the lateral movement body 111 are connected by a conveyor belt 113. A slider is connected to the conveyor belt 113 by screws or the like, and both ends of the longitudinal movement assembly 12 are connected to the two conveyor belts 113 via sliders.

[0022] The lateral movement assembly 11 also includes a lateral drive motor 114. The motor shaft of the lateral drive motor 114 is connected to the input end of the reducer 115. The output end of the reducer 115 is connected to one end of two rotating rods 116. The other ends of the two rotating rods 116 are respectively connected to one of the rotating wheels 112 on the two lateral movement bodies 111.

[0023] When the lateral drive motor 114 starts, it drives two rotating rods 116 to rotate via the reducer 115. The two rotating rods 116 respectively drive the rotating wheels 112 on the two lateral moving bodies 111 to rotate. The rotating wheels 112 drive the conveyor belt 113 to rotate, thereby driving the longitudinal moving assembly 12 to move in the lateral direction. During the movement, the longitudinal moving assembly 12 drives the suction mechanism 3 and the gripping and flipping mechanism 4 to move in the lateral direction.

[0024] To enable the longitudinal movement of the suction mechanism 3 and the gripping and flipping mechanism 4, the longitudinal movement component 12 can be an existing linear module, and the lifting mechanism 2 can also be an existing linear module. The linear module drives the suction mechanism 3 and the gripping and flipping mechanism 4 to move in both the longitudinal and vertical directions. Figure 3 As shown, the lifting mechanism 2 is connected to the lifting connecting plate 6 via a slider, and the suction mechanism 3 and the gripping and flipping mechanism 4 are both connected to the lifting connecting plate 6.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, to achieve the suction of the packaging box 5, the suction mechanism 3 further includes a vertical moving component 32. The vertical moving component 32 is connected to the lifting mechanism 2, and the vacuum suction cup 31 is connected to the vertical moving component 32. Further, the vertical moving component 32 includes a movable fixing plate 321 and a movable driving cylinder 322. The movable fixing plate 321 is fixedly connected to the lifting connecting plate 6 by screws, and the movable driving cylinder 322 is fixed to the movable fixing plate 321 by screws. The vacuum suction cup 31 is fixed to the suction cup fixing frame 33, and the suction cup fixing frame 33 is connected to the piston rod of the movable driving cylinder 322.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the suction cup holder 33 includes a first fixing plate 331, a second fixing plate 332, and a support rod 333. The piston rod of the moving drive cylinder 322 is connected to the first fixing plate 331 by screws, and the first fixing plate 331 and the second fixing plate 332 are arranged opposite to each other. Both ends of the support rod 333 are connected to the first fixing plate 331 and the second fixing plate 332 by screws, respectively. The vacuum suction cup 31 is fixed to the second fixing plate 332. Preferably, there may be two or more vacuum suction cups 31, which are fixed to the second fixing plate 332 by bolts. The vacuum suction cup 31 achieves the suction of the packaging box 5 through the principle of vacuum adsorption.

[0027] After the vacuum suction cup 31 picks up the packaging box 5, the gripper assembly 41 then clamps the packaging box 5. To achieve this clamping of the packaging box 5, as follows... Figure 3As shown, the gripper assembly 41 includes a gripper drive 411 and two opposing grippers 412. The gripper drive 411 is connected to the flipping assembly 42, and both grippers 412 are connected to the gripper drive 411. The gripper drive 411 controls the opening and closing of the two grippers 412. Preferably, the gripper drive 411 is a conventional finger cylinder, and the two grippers 412 are connected to the two piston rods of the finger cylinder by screws.

[0028] To achieve the flipping of the packaging box 5, the flipping assembly 42 includes a rotary motor 421 and a rotating mounting bracket 422. The rotary motor 421 is fixed to a motor mounting base 423, which is connected to the lifting mechanism 2. The rotating mounting bracket 422 is connected to the rotary motor 421, and the gripper drive component 411 is connected to the rotating mounting bracket 422. When the rotary motor 421 is started, it drives the rotating mounting bracket 422, which in turn drives the gripper drive component 411 and the gripper 412 to rotate, thereby adjusting the orientation of the packaging box 5. The rotating mounting bracket 422 is connected to the output end of the rotary motor 421 by bolts.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, after the vacuum suction cup 31 picks up the packaging box 5, the gripper 412 needs to move towards the vacuum suction cup 31 before it can hold the packaging box 5. To achieve the movement of the gripper 412, the gripping and flipping mechanism 4 also includes a gripping moving component 43, which is connected to the flipping component 42. The gripping moving component 43 drives the flipping component 42 and the gripper component 41 to move towards or away from the vacuum suction cup 31.

[0030] In one embodiment, the gripping and flipping mechanism 4 further includes a gripping lifting assembly 44. The gripping lifting assembly 44 is connected to the gripping moving assembly 43, and the motor mounting base 423 of the rotary motor 421 is connected to the gripping lifting assembly 44. The gripping lifting assembly 44 can drive the flipping assembly 42 and the gripper 412 to rise and fall.

[0031] Specifically, both the gripping and moving component 43 and the gripping and lifting component 44 can be existing linear modules. The gripping and lifting component 44 and the gripping and moving component 43 are slidably connected by a slider, and the motor mounting base 423 is slidably connected to the gripping and lifting component 44 by a slider.

[0032] In one embodiment, the battery packaging box 5 loading and unloading device further includes a monitoring component (not shown), which is bolted to the gantry and located inside the moving mechanism 1. The monitoring component includes a CCD camera for photographing the packaging box 5.

[0033] When the packaging box is transported to the bottom of the handling device, the packaging box 5 inside the packaging box is first photographed by a CCD camera. Based on the photographed image, it is determined whether the film and foam covering the packaging box 5 have been removed, confirming the quantity and position of the packaging boxes 5. The opening direction of the packaging box 5 is determined by the direction of the barcode on the packaging box 5. Simultaneously, if the barcode directions of the packaging boxes inside the packaging box are inconsistent, they are corrected subsequently. The CCD camera in this embodiment is a conventional camera, and there are no improvements to its structure or working principle.

[0034] After photographing the packaging box 5, the moving mechanism 1 moves the vacuum suction cup 31 above the packaging box 5 to be picked up, and the lifting mechanism 2 moves the vacuum suction cup 31 downward to pick up the packaging box 5. Before picking up the packaging box 5, the up-down moving component 32 can also move the vacuum suction cup 31 downward to facilitate the picking up of the packaging box 5. Then, the lifting mechanism 2 moves the vacuum suction cup 31 upward, moving the packaging box 5 above the packaging box. Then, the gripping moving component 43 moves the gripper 412 towards the vacuum suction cup 31, and the gripper 412 picks up the packaging box 5.

[0035] After the gripper 412 grasps the packaging box 5, the up-and-down moving component 32 can move the vacuum suction cup 31 upwards by 20mm to avoid obstructing the rotation of the packaging box 5. Then, as... Figure 4 As shown, the rotary motor 421 drives the packaging box 5 to rotate, moving the packaging box 5 from direction A to direction B or C (the opening direction of the packaging box 5 is different in directions B and C). After the turning is completed, the moving mechanism 1 moves the packaging box 5 to another conveyor line, and the gripping lifting mechanism 2 and the lifting assembly drive the gripper 412 to move downward, thereby placing the packaging box 5 on the conveyor line for delivery.

[0036] In this embodiment, the packaging box 5 is first adsorbed by the vacuum suction cup 31, and when turning, the packaging box 5 is gripped by the claw 412. The vacuum suction cup 31 makes it easy to take the packaging box 5 out of the packaging box, while the claw 412 grips the packaging box 5 more stably, which can prevent the packaging box 5 from falling off during the turning process.

[0037] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0038] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for taking and placing a battery sheet packaging box, characterized by, include: Mobile mechanism; A lifting mechanism is connected to the moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism drives the lifting mechanism to move in the horizontal and vertical directions; A suction mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism drives the suction mechanism to rise and fall. The suction mechanism is equipped with a vacuum suction cup capable of suctioning packaging boxes. The gripping and flipping mechanism includes a gripper assembly and a flipping assembly. The flipping assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the gripper assembly is connected to the flipping assembly. The gripper assembly is located on one side of the vacuum suction cup.

2. The cell packing box taking and placing device according to claim 1, wherein Also includes: A monitoring component, located inside the moving mechanism, includes a CCD camera for capturing images of the packaging box.

3. The cell packing box taking and placing device according to claim 1, wherein The suction mechanism further includes a vertical moving component, which is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the vacuum suction cup is connected to the vertical moving component.

4. The cell packing and unpacking apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The vertical moving assembly includes a movable fixed plate and a movable driving cylinder. The movable fixed plate is connected to the lifting mechanism, the movable driving cylinder is fixed on the movable fixed plate, the vacuum suction cup is fixed on the suction cup fixing frame, and the suction cup fixing frame is connected to the movable driving cylinder.

5. The cell packing and unpacking apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The suction cup mounting bracket includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a support rod. The moving drive cylinder is connected to the first mounting plate. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. The vacuum suction cup is fixed on the second mounting plate.

6. The battery piece packaging box taking and placing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The gripper assembly includes a gripper drive and two grippers arranged opposite each other. The gripper drive is connected to the flipping assembly, and both grippers are connected to the gripper drive. The gripper drive controls the opening and closing of the two grippers.

7. The battery piece packaging box taking and placing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The flipping assembly includes a rotary motor and a rotary fixing frame. The rotary motor is fixed on a motor fixing base, the motor fixing base is connected to the lifting mechanism, the rotary fixing frame is connected to the rotary motor, and the gripper assembly is connected to the rotary fixing frame.

8. The battery piece packaging box taking and placing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The gripping and flipping mechanism further includes a gripping and moving component, which is connected to the flipping component. The gripping and moving component drives the flipping component and the gripper component to move toward or away from the vacuum suction cup.

9. The cell packing and unpacking apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The gripping and flipping mechanism also includes a gripping lifting component, which is connected to the gripping moving component and the flipping component. The gripping lifting component drives the flipping component to rise and fall.

10. The battery piece packaging box taking and placing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a lateral moving component and a longitudinal moving component. The lateral moving component is connected to the longitudinal moving component. The lifting mechanism is connected to the longitudinal moving component. The lifting mechanism is connected to the lifting connecting plate. The suction mechanism and the gripping and flipping mechanism are both connected to the lifting connecting plate.

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