Cache flip integrated structure

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of buffer turnover integrated structure, it is related to the field of battery piece preparation.The buffer turnover integrated structure includes conveying piece, turnover piece and telescopic piece, for conveying several battery pieces, the turnover piece and the conveying piece are arranged at intervals, the telescopic piece is connected with the turnover piece, for driving the telescopic turnover piece, so that the turnover piece is close to or away from the conveying piece.In use, conveying piece can transport and store several battery pieces, when it is needed to take piece, telescopic piece drives turnover piece to be close to conveying piece, turnover piece can carry battery piece, telescopic piece drives turnover piece to be retracted after taking piece is completed, turnover piece can drive battery piece to overturn in retraction process.The buffer turnover integrated structure can realize the turnover and buffer of battery piece simultaneously, overall structure integration, reduce the space occupied, use more conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery cell manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to a buffer flip-over integrated structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of photovoltaic cells, the copper interconnect (THL) process is a critical step, with a complex flow involving multiple steps, including coating, drying, printing, flipping, developing, edge banding, electroplating, film removal, photoinjection, and tinning. To improve production efficiency and ensure process quality, buffer and flipping mechanisms are typically required between each step to temporarily store and adjust the orientation of the cells. In existing technologies, buffer and flipping mechanisms are usually designed as independent modules and installed in the production line.

[0003] The separate installation of the flipping mechanism and the buffer mechanism in the existing technology will increase the overall length of the machine, occupy more factory space, and reduce the space utilization rate of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a cache flipping integrated structure, which can reduce the overall space occupied and is more convenient to use.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] An embodiment of this utility model provides a cache flipping integrated structure, which includes:

[0007] A conveyor, used to transport several battery cells;

[0008] A flipping component, wherein the flipping component and the conveying component are spaced apart;

[0009] A telescopic component is connected to the flipping component and is used to drive the flipping component to extend or retract, so that the flipping component moves closer to or away from the conveyor.

[0010] Optionally, the flipping component includes a first rotating part and a second rotating part. The first rotating part is connected to the telescopic component. The telescopic component is used to drive the first rotating part closer to or away from the conveyor. The first rotating part is used to carry the battery cell and drive the battery cell to rotate along the X-axis. The second rotating part is connected to the first rotating part and is used to simultaneously drive the first rotating part to rotate along the Y-axis.

[0011] Optionally, the flipping component further includes a mounting portion, which is mounted on the second rotating portion, and the first rotating portion is mounted on the mounting portion. The second rotating portion is used to drive the first rotating portion to rotate along the Y-axis direction through the mounting portion.

[0012] Optionally, the first rotating part includes a grounded rotating motor and a sheet-picking part, the rotating motor is mounted on the mounting part, the telescopic member is mounted on the rotating motor, and the sheet-picking part and the telescopic member are connected.

[0013] Optionally, the slice-taking portion is fork-shaped.

[0014] Optionally, the cell-taking section is provided with air holes for connecting an external air source, thereby adsorbing the battery cell onto the cell-taking section.

[0015] Optionally, the mounting part is a plate-shaped structure, and there are two first rotating parts. The two first rotating parts are respectively mounted on both sides of the mounting part, and the two first rotating parts are located on the same straight line.

[0016] Optionally, the integrated buffer flipping structure further includes a lifting cylinder, which is connected to the second rotating part and is used to drive the second rotating part to move up and down.

[0017] Optionally, the transmission component includes a timing belt and a plurality of buffer teeth, the plurality of buffer teeth being spaced apart along the length direction of the timing belt, the buffer teeth being used to carry battery cells.

[0018] Optionally, the number of synchronous belts is two, the two synchronous belts are spaced apart, and the buffer teeth on the two synchronous belts are used to jointly support the battery cells.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the integrated cache flipping structure of this utility model embodiment include, for example:

[0020] This integrated buffer and flip structure includes a conveyor, a flipping component, and a telescopic component for conveying multiple battery cells. The flipping component and the conveyor are spaced apart, and the telescopic component is connected to the flipping component, enabling the flipping component to extend or retract, moving closer to or away from the conveyor. In use, the conveyor can transport and store multiple battery cells. When a cell needs to be retrieved, the telescopic component moves the flipping component closer to the conveyor, where it carries the battery cell. After retrieval, the telescopic component moves the flipping component back, during which the flipping component flips the battery cell. This integrated buffer and flip structure can simultaneously achieve battery cell flipping and buffering, with a unified structure that reduces space requirements and makes it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the cache flipping integrated structure provided in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cache flipping integrated structure provided in this embodiment from a second perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a third-person view of the integrated cache flipping structure provided in this embodiment.

[0025] Icons: 10-Transmitter; 11-Synchronous belt; 12-Buffer tooth; 101-Feeding station; 102-Buffer station; 103-Discharge station; 20-Tilting component; 21-First rotating part; 211-Rotating motor; 212-Piece picking part; 210-Air hole; 22-Second rotating part; 23-Mounting part; 30-Telescopic component; 40-Lifting cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0032] In the manufacturing process of photovoltaic cells, the copper interconnect (THL) process is a critical step, with a complex flow involving multiple steps, including coating, drying, printing, flipping, developing, edge banding, electroplating, film removal, photoinjection, and tinning. To improve production efficiency and ensure process quality, buffer and flipping mechanisms are typically required between each step to temporarily store and adjust the orientation of the cells. In existing technologies, buffer and flipping mechanisms are usually designed as independent modules and installed in the production line.

[0033] The independent installation of the flipping mechanism and the buffer mechanism in related technologies will increase the overall length of the machine, occupy more factory space, and reduce the space utilization rate of the production line.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides a cache flipping integrated structure, which can effectively improve the technical problems mentioned above, reduce the overall space occupied, and make it more convenient to use.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides a buffer flipping integrated structure including a conveyor 10, a flipping component 20, and a telescopic component 30, for conveying a plurality of battery cells. The flipping component 20 and the conveyor 10 are spaced apart, and the telescopic component 30 is connected to the flipping component 20 to drive the flipping component 20 to extend or retract, so that the flipping component 20 moves closer to or further away from the conveyor 10.

[0036] In this embodiment, the conveyor 10 includes a synchronous belt 11 and a plurality of buffer teeth 12. The buffer teeth 12 are spaced apart along the length of the synchronous belt 11 and are used to carry the battery cells. The synchronous belt 11 is driven by a synchronous pulley. The synchronous belt 11 has a feeding station 101, a buffer station 102, and a discharging station 103 arranged sequentially. The battery cells enter the synchronous belt 11 from the feeding station 101 and follow the synchronous belt 11 to the buffer station 102 for storage. As the battery cells continue to move along the synchronous belt 11, they can reach the discharging station 103 for discharging.

[0037] Furthermore, there are two synchronous belts 11, which are spaced apart, and the buffer teeth 12 on the two synchronous belts 11 are used to jointly support the battery cells.

[0038] During operation, the buffer teeth 12 at the same height on the two synchronous belts 11 support the two ends of the battery cell respectively, thereby lifting the battery cell. As the synchronous belts 11 move, the height of the buffer teeth 12 will change. The buffer teeth 12 rise and drive the battery cell to rise for storage. At the same time, the two buffer teeth 12 at the next height reach the feeding station 101 to continue the feeding operation.

[0039] In this embodiment, the number of buffer teeth 12 on the timing belt 11 can be determined according to the actual travel length. Furthermore, the position of the timing pulleys is adjusted during installation to ensure that the four buffer teeth 12 on the two timing belts 11 are on the same plane, thus better completing the buffering and loading / unloading of the battery cells. Specifically, there are four timing belts 11. The number of buffer layers on the timing belt 11 can be 10-200 layers, without specific limitations.

[0040] Specifically, the flipping component 20 includes a first rotating part 21 and a second rotating part 22. The first rotating part 21 is connected to the telescopic component 30, which is used to move the first rotating part 21 closer to or away from the conveyor 10. The first rotating part 21 carries the battery cell and drives it to rotate along the X-axis. The second rotating part 22 is connected to the first rotating part 21 and is used to simultaneously drive the first rotating part 21 to rotate along the Y-axis. The first rotating part 21 can rotate 180° around the X-axis, and the second rotating part 22 can rotate 180° around the Y-axis.

[0041] Furthermore, the flipping component 20 also includes a mounting part 23, which is mounted on the second rotating part 22. The first rotating part 21 is mounted on the mounting part 23. The second rotating part 22 is used to drive the first rotating part 21 to rotate along the Y-axis direction through the mounting part 23.

[0042] In this embodiment, the second rotating part 22 is a motor.

[0043] It should be noted that the first rotating part 21 includes a grounded rotating motor 211 and a piece-taking part 212. The rotating motor 211 is mounted on the mounting part 23, the telescopic member 30 is mounted on the rotating motor 211, and the piece-taking part 212 and the telescopic member 30 are connected.

[0044] During operation, the telescopic component 30 drives the pick-up section 212 to extend to the buffer station 102 of the synchronous belt 11. The pick-up section 212 can carry the battery cell. The telescopic component 30 drives the pick-up section 212 to retract, so that the pick-up section 212 takes away the battery cell. During the retraction process, the pick-up section 212 rotates 180° under the drive of the first rotating part 21 to flip the battery cell. The second rotating part 22 rotates 180° to move the battery cell from the buffer station 102 to the position corresponding to the unloading station. The telescopic component 30 drives the pick-up section 212 to extend and place the battery cell on the buffer tooth 12 of the unloading station 103.

[0045] In this embodiment, the cell-receiving section 212 is fork-shaped. Specifically, the cell-receiving section 212 is provided with air holes 210 for connecting to an external air source, thereby adsorbing the battery cells onto the cell-receiving section 212. When the cell-receiving section 212 reaches the buffer station 102 of the synchronous belt 11 under the drive of the telescopic member 30, the air source is activated, and the battery cells are vacuum-adsorbed onto the cell-receiving section 212 through the air holes 210. When the cell-receiving section 212 reaches the discharge station 103 of the synchronous belt 11 under the drive of the telescopic member 30, the air source is turned off, causing the battery cells to separate from the cell-receiving section 212 and fall onto the buffer teeth 12 of the synchronous belt 11.

[0046] Furthermore, the mounting section 23 has a plate-like structure, and there are two first rotating sections 21, which are respectively mounted on both sides of the mounting section 23 and are located on the same straight line. The mounting section 23 includes a base plate and a mounting plate, which are connected to form a vertical structure. The first rotating sections 21 are connected to both sides of the mounting plate. The base plate is mounted on a second rotating section 22, which can simultaneously drive both first rotating sections 21 to rotate during its rotation. In other words, it can simultaneously drive two battery cells to complete the cell picking and unloading process, improving production efficiency.

[0047] In this embodiment, the telescopic component 30 is a telescopic cylinder. A through-beam sensor is provided at the cell picking position on the synchronous belt 11. The through-beam sensor is connected to the telescopic component 30. The through-beam sensor is used to send a cell picking signal when the cell reaches the picking height, and the telescopic component 30 extends and retracts according to the cell picking signal.

[0048] Furthermore, the integrated buffer flipping structure also includes a lifting cylinder 40, which is connected to the second rotating part 22 and is used to drive the second rotating part 22 to move up and down.

[0049] During operation, the battery cells are conveyed on the synchronous belt 11, rising layer by layer with the buffer teeth 12. When the battery cell reaches the picking height, the through-beam sensor sends a picking signal. Based on the picking signal, the telescopic member 30 extends the picking part 212. When the picking part 212 reaches the position of the battery cell, the lifting cylinder 40 lifts it, causing the picking part 212 to lift the battery cell, thus disengaging it from the buffer teeth 12. Then, the air source is activated, and the battery cell... The air vent 210 vacuum adsorbs the cell onto the cell-taking part 212. Then, the telescopic member 30 retracts. After retraction, the second rotating part 22 rotates 180° around the Y-axis, and the cell reaches the position corresponding to the discharge station 103. Then, the first rotating part 21 rotates 180° around the X-axis, thereby causing the cell to flip over. Then, the telescopic member 30 drives the cell-taking part 212 to extend until the cell reaches above the buffer tooth 12 where the discharge station 103 is located. The air source is turned off, and the cell falls onto the buffer tooth 12, thus completing the work.

[0050] In this embodiment, the lifting cylinder 40 has two working states. In one working state, the lifting cylinder 40 lifts the cell when the cell-retrieving section 212 on the left side of the mounting section 23 is retrieving it. When the telescopic member 30 retracts, the lifting cylinder 40 descends. After both the second rotating section 22 and the first rotating section 21 have rotated 180°, when the telescopic cylinder on the right side of the mounting section 23 extends to complete the cell placement and retracts, the telescopic member 30 on the left side of the mounting section 23 extends again, and the lifting cylinder 40 lifts again to retrieve the next cell. In this state, the telescopic cylinders on both sides of the mounting section 23 can extend simultaneously, but the lifting cylinder 40 can only descend after the telescopic cylinder on the right side has completed the cell placement and retracted to prevent crushing.

[0051] The second working state is a direct transmission without flipping. In this state, the telescopic cylinder on the left side of the mounting section 23 extends, the lifting cylinder 40 lifts the wafer, and wafer pickup is completed. After the second rotating section 22 rotates 180°, the telescopic cylinder on the right side extends, the vacuum is closed, the lifting cylinder 40 descends, and wafer placement is completed. Then, the telescopic cylinder retracts, and the cylinder on the left side extends again, the lifting cylinder 40 lifts again, and wafer pickup continues. The two working modes are controlled by different programming methods and switched as needed. No specific limitations are provided here.

[0052] In summary, this utility model embodiment provides a buffer-flipping integrated structure, which includes a conveying component 10, a flipping component 20, and a telescopic component 30 for conveying a plurality of battery cells. The flipping component 20 and the conveying component 10 are spaced apart, and the telescopic component 30 is connected to the flipping component 20, used to drive the flipping component 20 to extend or retract, so that the flipping component 20 moves closer to or away from the conveying component 10. In use, the conveying component 10 can transport and store a plurality of battery cells. When a cell needs to be retrieved, the telescopic component 30 drives the flipping component 20 to move closer to the conveying component 10, and the flipping component 20 can carry the battery cell. After the cell is retrieved, the telescopic component 30 drives the flipping component 20 to retract, and during the retraction process, the flipping component 20 can drive the battery cell to flip. This buffer-flipping integrated structure can simultaneously realize the flipping and buffering of battery cells, with an integrated overall structure, reducing the space occupied and making it more convenient to use.

[0053] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cache flipping integrated structure, characterized in that, include: Conveyor (10) is used to convey several battery cells; A flipping component (20) and a conveying component (10) are spaced apart; Telescopic component (30), which is connected to the flipping component (20), is used to drive the flipping component (20) to extend or retract, so that the flipping component (20) moves closer to or further away from the conveyor (10).

2. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping component (20) includes a first rotating part (21) and a second rotating part (22). The first rotating part (21) is connected to the telescopic component (30). The telescopic component (30) is used to drive the first rotating part (21) to move closer to or away from the conveyor (10). The first rotating part (21) is used to carry the battery cell and drive the battery cell to rotate along the X-axis. The second rotating part (22) is connected to the first rotating part (21) and is used to simultaneously drive the first rotating part (21) to rotate along the Y-axis.

3. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping component (20) further includes a mounting part (23), which is mounted on the second rotating part (22). The first rotating part (21) is mounted on the mounting part (23). The second rotating part (22) is used to drive the first rotating part (21) to rotate along the Y-axis direction through the mounting part (23).

4. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first rotating part (21) includes a grounded rotating motor (211) and a piece-taking part (212). The rotating motor (211) is mounted on the mounting part (23), and the telescopic member (30) is mounted on the rotating motor (211). The piece-taking part (212) and the telescopic member (30) are connected.

5. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The slice taking part (212) is fork-shaped.

6. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cell taking part (212) is provided with air holes (210), which are used to connect to an external air source so as to adsorb the battery cell onto the cell taking part (212).

7. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting part (23) is a plate-shaped structure. There are two first rotating parts (21). The two first rotating parts (21) are respectively mounted on both sides of the mounting part (23), and the two first rotating parts (21) are located on the same straight line.

8. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The integrated structure for flipping the buffer also includes a lifting cylinder (40), which is connected to the second rotating part (22) and is used to drive the second rotating part (22) to move up and down.

9. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission component (10) includes a synchronous belt (11) and a plurality of buffer teeth (12), the plurality of buffer teeth (12) being spaced apart along the length direction of the synchronous belt (11), and the buffer teeth (12) being used to carry battery cells.

10. The cache flipping integrated structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of the synchronization belts (11) is two, and the two synchronization belts (11) are spaced apart. The buffer teeth (12) on the two synchronization belts (11) are used to jointly support the battery cells.

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