Packaging material positioning device

Abstract

This utility model relates to a packaging material positioning device, including a base plate, two abutment members disposed opposite to each other on the base plate along a first direction, and a centering positioning mechanism. When positioning the packaging material, the packaging material is first stacked sequentially on the base plate, with two opposite apex corners of the packaging material facing the two abutment members, and the other two opposite apex corners facing the two positioning members. Next, a driving assembly drives the two positioning members to move closer to each other along a second direction, thereby compressing the packaging material diagonally. The two positioning plates of the positioning members can abut against the edges on both sides of the apex corners. With the cooperation of the two positioning members, the packaging material can be centered. After positioning, the driving assembly drives the two positioning members to move away from each other along the second direction, so that neither positioning member contacts the packaging material after positioning. Therefore, during the removal of the packaging material, the positioning members will not rub against the packaging material, thus reducing the risk of damage to the packaging material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery packaging technology, and in particular to a packaging material positioning device. Background Technology

[0002] The assembled batteries need to be packaged in a packing material for subsequent storage and transportation. Packing involves first removing and positioning the packing material, then placing the positioned packing material into the box, and finally placing the battery into the pre-set slots in the packing material. Currently, packing material positioning is typically achieved using a two-way clamping method, where opposing positioning blocks and stops are set in two mutually perpendicular directions. The positioning block can push the packing material in a certain direction until it abuts against the corresponding stop to achieve positioning. After positioning, the positioning block retracts while the stop remains in close contact with the packing material. Therefore, during the removal of the packing material, friction occurs between the packing material and the stops, which can easily lead to scratches or deformation of the packing material surface. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a packaging material positioning device that can reduce the risk of packaging material damage in order to address the above problems.

[0004] A packaging material positioning device, comprising:

[0005] Base plate;

[0006] Two abutting members are disposed opposite to each other on the base plate along a first direction, the abutting members extending in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate, and each abutting member includes two mutually perpendicular baffles; and

[0007] The centering and positioning mechanism includes a drive assembly and two positioning members disposed opposite each other on the base plate along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The positioning members extend along a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate, and each positioning member includes two mutually perpendicular positioning plates.

[0008] Both positioning elements are capable of sliding along the second direction under the drive of the driving component, so that the two positioning elements move closer to or further away from each other.

[0009] In one embodiment, the base plate is rectangular, the two abutting members are arranged opposite each other along one diagonal of the base plate, and the two positioning members are arranged opposite each other along the other diagonal of the base plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, each of the baffles has a first guide strip extending along the length direction of the abutment on its inner side.

[0011] In one embodiment, each of the positioning plates has a second guide strip extending along the length direction of the positioning member on its inner side.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second guide bar is a stainless steel bar.

[0013] In one embodiment, two drive components are provided, and the two drive components are respectively connected to the two positioning members to drive the two positioning members to slide along the second direction.

[0014] In one embodiment, each of the drive components includes a cylinder, and the power of the cylinder of one drive component is greater than the power of the cylinder of the other drive component.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cylinder is disposed on the side of the base plate opposite to the abutment and the positioning member.

[0016] In one embodiment, a plurality of sensors are spaced apart along the extension direction of the abutment.

[0017] In one embodiment, a pad is provided on the surface of the base plate facing the abutment and the positioning member, and the pad is distributed along the edge of the base plate.

[0018] The aforementioned packaging material positioning device, when positioning the packaging material, first stacks the packaging materials sequentially on a base plate, with two opposite apex corners of the packaging material facing two abutment members, and the other two opposite apex corners facing two positioning members. Next, a drive assembly drives the two positioning members to move closer together along a second direction, thereby compressing the packaging material diagonally. The two positioning plates of the positioning members abut against the edges on both sides of the apex corners. With the cooperation of the two positioning members, the packaging material is centered. After positioning, the drive assembly drives the two positioning members to move away from each other along the second direction, so neither positioning member contacts the packaging material after positioning. Therefore, during the removal of the packaging material, the positioning members will not rub against the packaging material, thus reducing the risk of packaging material damage. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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 or the prior art 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging material positioning device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the packaging material positioning device shown;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The bottom view of the packaging material positioning device shown. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides a packaging material positioning device 100, including a base plate 110, a supporting member 120 and a centering positioning mechanism 130.

[0030] The base plate 110 can support the packaging material (not shown) to be positioned and provides support for the abutment 120 and the centering and positioning mechanism 130. Specifically, in this embodiment, the base plate 110 is rectangular to fit the shape of the packaging material. Of course, in other embodiments, the base plate 110 can also be other shapes, as long as it has a large bearing surface.

[0031] Two abutment members 120 are provided, each extending in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate 110, and each abutment member 120 includes two mutually perpendicular baffles 121. The abutment member 120 is generally elongated and approximately perpendicular to the bearing surface of the base plate 110. The two baffles 121 have the same structure, both being elongated and extending along the length of the abutment member 120, so that the cross-section of the abutment member 120 is L-shaped.

[0032] Two abutment members 120 are disposed opposite to each other on the base plate 110 along a first direction. Specifically, in this embodiment, for the rectangular base plate 110, the abutment members 120 are disposed opposite to each other along one of the diagonals of the base plate 110. That is, the first direction refers to the extension direction of one of the diagonals of the base plate 110. When the packaging material is placed on the base plate 110, the two abutment members 120 are disposed opposite to the two opposite apex corners of the packaging material, and can restrict the position of the packaging material on the base plate 110.

[0033] The centering and positioning mechanism 130 includes a drive assembly 131 and positioning elements 132. Two positioning elements 132 are provided, and the two positioning elements 132 are positioned opposite each other on the base plate 110 along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The positioning elements 132 extend in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate 110, and each positioning element 132 includes two mutually perpendicular positioning plates 1321. The structure of the positioning element 132 is similar to that of the abutment element 120, being elongated and approximately perpendicular to the bearing surface of the base plate 110. The two positioning plates 1321 have identical structures, both being elongated and extending along the length of the positioning element 132, so that the cross-section of the positioning element 132 is also L-shaped.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the base plate 110 is rectangular, the two positioning members 132 are arranged opposite each other along another diagonal of the base plate 110. That is, the second direction refers to the extension direction of one of the other diagonals of the base plate 110. When the packaging material is placed on the base plate 110, the two positioning members 132 are respectively arranged opposite to the other two opposite apex corners of the packaging material.

[0035] Two abutment members 120 and two positioning members 132 form a receiving space above the base plate 110 for accommodating packaging materials, and the packaging materials to be positioned can be placed sequentially within this receiving space. Specifically, in this embodiment, multiple sensors 140 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the abutment members 120. The sensors 140 can be photoelectric sensors, used to detect whether the packaging materials are properly placed within the receiving space.

[0036] Furthermore, both positioning members 132 can slide along the second direction under the drive of the drive assembly 131, so that the two positioning members 132 move closer to or further away from each other. The positioning members 132 can be mounted on the base plate 110 by means of guide rail and slider cooperation, and both positioning members 132 can slide along the second direction.

[0037] When positioning the packaging material, the packaging material is first stacked sequentially on the base plate 110. Then, the drive assembly 131 drives two positioning members 132 to move closer to each other along a second direction, thereby squeezing the packaging material diagonally. The two positioning plates 1321 of the positioning members 132 can respectively abut against the edges on both sides of the top corner. With the cooperation of the two positioning members 132, the packaging material can be centered. After positioning is completed, the drive assembly 131 drives the two positioning members 132 to move away from each other along the second direction, and the packaging material can be removed from the base plate 110.

[0038] Since the two positioning elements 132 are far apart after positioning and do not contact the packaging material, the positioning elements 132 will not rub against the packaging material during the removal process. Furthermore, the supporting element 120 will not be in close contact with the packaging material, resulting in relatively low friction between the supporting element 120 and the packaging material. Therefore, using the aforementioned packaging material positioning device 100 to position the packaging material can reduce the risk of packaging material damage.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a pad 150 is provided on the surface of the base plate 110 facing the abutment 120 and the positioning member 132, and the pad 150 is distributed along the edge of the base plate 110. For a rectangular base plate 110, four pads 150 are provided. The pads 150 can be made of materials such as stainless steel, and their surfaces are smooth. The pads 150 can elevate the bottom layer of packaging material and suspend it in the air, preventing the packaging material from sticking to the surface of the base plate 110, thereby facilitating the removal of the bottom layer of packaging material from the base plate 110.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, each baffle 121 has a first guide strip 122 extending along the length of the abutment member 120 on its inner side. The first guide strip 122 can guide the packaging material when it is placed in the packaging and reduce the friction between the packaging material and the baffle 121. The first guide strip 122 can be made of materials such as plastic or stainless steel.

[0041] More specifically, in this embodiment, each positioning plate 1321 has a second guide strip 1322 extending along the length of the positioning member 132 on its inner side. The second guide strip 1322 can be a stainless steel strip with a smooth surface, which can reduce friction when in contact with the packaging material.

[0042] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, two drive components 131 are provided, and the two drive components 131 are respectively connected to the two positioning members 132 to drive the two positioning members 132 to slide along the second direction. The two positioning members 132 are driven independently, and their strokes can be controlled independently, thereby avoiding damage to the packaging material due to the two positioning members 132 being too close together.

[0043] Of course, in other embodiments, the same driving component 131 can be used to synchronously drive the two positioning components 132.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, each drive assembly 131 includes a cylinder 1311, and the power of the cylinder 1311 of one drive assembly 131 is greater than the power of the cylinder 1311 of the other drive assembly 131. The cylinder 1311 provides driving force for driving the positioning member 132 to slide in the second direction, and the driving force provided by the cylinder 1311 with lower power is also smaller.

[0045] During the process of the two drive components 131 driving the two positioning members 132 to slide along the second direction, the positioning member 132 on the side with greater power of cylinder 1311 can push the packaging material towards the positioning member 132 on the side with less power of cylinder 1311, and force the positioning member 132 on the side with less power of cylinder 1311 to retract, thereby ensuring that the packaging material can be pushed into place each time.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cylinder 1311 is disposed on the side of the base plate 110 opposite to the abutment 120 and the positioning member 132. That is, the cylinder 1311 and the positioning member 132 are distributed on opposite sides of the base plate 110, and the cylinder 1311 is located below the base plate 110. In this way, the cylinder 1311 will not occupy the space above the base plate 110, and interference with the packaging material can be avoided due to the drive assembly 131 protruding too high from the surface of the base plate 110.

[0047] In the packaging material positioning device 100 described above, when positioning the packaging material, the packaging materials are first stacked sequentially on the base plate 110, with two opposite apex corners of the packaging material facing two abutment members 120, and the other two opposite apex corners facing two positioning members 132. Next, the drive assembly 131 drives the two positioning members 132 to move closer to each other along a second direction, thereby compressing the packaging material diagonally. The two positioning plates 1321 of the positioning members 132 can abut against the edges on both sides of the apex corners. With the cooperation of the two positioning members 132, the packaging material can be centered. After positioning, the drive assembly 131 drives the two positioning members 132 to move away from each other along the second direction, so that neither positioning member 132 will contact the packaging material after positioning. Therefore, during the removal of the packaging material, the positioning members 132 will not rub against the packaging material, thus reducing the risk of damage to the packaging material.

[0048] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0049] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A packaging material positioning device, characterized in that, include: Base plate; Two abutting members are disposed opposite to each other on the base plate along a first direction, the abutting members extending in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate, and each abutting member includes two mutually perpendicular baffles; and The centering and positioning mechanism includes a drive assembly and two positioning members disposed opposite each other on the base plate along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The positioning members extend along a direction perpendicular to the surface of the base plate, and each positioning member includes two mutually perpendicular positioning plates. Both positioning elements are capable of sliding along the second direction under the drive of the driving component, so that the two positioning elements move closer to or further away from each other.

2. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate is rectangular, and the two supporting members are arranged opposite each other along one of the diagonals of the base plate, and the two positioning members are arranged opposite each other along the other diagonal of the base plate.

3. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the baffles has a first guide strip extending along the length of the abutment on its inner side.

4. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the positioning plates has a second guide strip extending along the length of the positioning element on its inner side.

5. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second guide bar is a stainless steel bar.

6. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two drive components are provided, and the two drive components are respectively connected to the two positioning members to drive the two positioning members to slide along the second direction.

7. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the drive components includes a cylinder, and the power of the cylinder in one of the drive components is greater than the power of the cylinder in the other drive component.

8. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cylinder is located on the side of the base plate opposite to the abutment and the positioning member.

9. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple sensors are spaced apart along the extension direction of the abutment member.

10. The packaging material positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate has pads on its surface facing the abutment and the positioning member, and the pads are distributed along the edge of the base plate.

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