Automatic changing device for battery tray

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic changing device of battery tray, including battery tray, operation platform, changing robot, battery tray includes accommodating groove and partition strip, the partition strip can be freely detachably assembled in accommodating groove, is used for separating each battery, changing robot is fixed on operation platform, is used for replacing the partition strip in the battery tray of placing on operation platform, so that the battery of different type size is compatible, through the partition strip can be freely detachably assembled in accommodating groove, utilizes changing robot to replace the partition strip in the battery tray of placing on operation platform, guarantees the work efficiency simultaneously, has improved the compatibility of battery tray, has solved the existing battery tray, and there is the problem of high changing cost, cannot change fast, cannot satisfy the need of production and market situation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery tray replacement technology, and in particular to an automatic battery tray replacement device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, pallet loading is widely used in the lithium battery manufacturing industry. Pallets are typically used to carry lithium batteries for transport and circulation during production, and existing pallets are specifically designed for loading batteries of certain sizes. With the continuous development of battery technology, the demand for batteries from various industries is constantly increasing, leading to the emergence of batteries of various specifications and models.

[0003] When the size of different battery models changes, the original trays cannot be reused, and suitable trays need to be redesigned and manufactured, which leads to increased production costs.

[0004] As market competition intensifies, manufacturers are demanding greater flexibility in battery production processes. Therefore, it is necessary to upgrade existing trays to make them compatible with different battery models, while also ensuring production efficiency and enabling rapid model changeovers during production. Utility Model Content

[0005] Existing battery trays suffer from high replacement costs, slow replacement speed, and inability to meet production and market demands.

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, an automatic battery tray replacement device is proposed. By detachably assembling the spacers into the receiving slots, a replacement robot replaces the spacers in the battery tray placed on the operating table, thus ensuring compatibility with batteries of different types and sizes. This improves the compatibility of the battery tray while maintaining work efficiency, and solves the problems of high replacement costs, inability to quickly replace, and failure to meet the needs of production and market conditions associated with existing battery trays.

[0007] An automatic battery tray changing device includes:

[0008] Battery tray;

[0009] Control panel;

[0010] Transformation robot;

[0011] The battery tray includes a receiving slot and partitions;

[0012] The spacer bar can be detachably assembled into the receiving slot to separate the individual batteries;

[0013] The battery replacement robot is fixed to the operating table and is used to replace the spacers in the battery tray placed on the operating table to accommodate batteries of different types and sizes.

[0014] In conjunction with the automatic battery tray changing device of this utility model, in a first possible embodiment, the battery tray further includes:

[0015] Guide bar;

[0016] The guide bars are symmetrically arranged within the receiving groove;

[0017] The guide bar is provided with multiple fixing grooves;

[0018] The two ends of the spacer are detachably connected to the fixing groove.

[0019] In conjunction with the first possible embodiment of this utility model, in the second possible embodiment, the battery tray further includes:

[0020] Separated silos;

[0021] The spacer compartment is located on the outside of the battery tray and is used to store spare spacers or replaced spacers.

[0022] In conjunction with the second possible embodiment of this utility model, and in the third possible embodiment, the spacer includes:

[0023] Multiple partitions;

[0024] The multiple spacers are assembled at specified intervals to separate the batteries.

[0025] In conjunction with the automatic battery tray changing device of this utility model, in a fourth possible embodiment, the operating table includes:

[0026] Fixed base;

[0027] Support platform;

[0028] The mounting base is disposed on the support platform and is used to fix the battery tray during model change.

[0029] In conjunction with the fourth and fifth possible embodiments of this utility model, the fixing base includes:

[0030] First fixed bracket and second fixed bracket;

[0031] The first and second fixed brackets are fixed on the support platform at predetermined intervals to secure the battery tray.

[0032] In conjunction with the fifth possible implementation of this utility model, in the sixth possible implementation, the first fixed bracket and the second fixed bracket are respectively provided with a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove;

[0033] Correspondingly, a first protruding ridge and a second protruding ridge are respectively provided on both sides of the battery tray;

[0034] The battery tray is fixed by sliding the first protruding ridge and the second protruding ridge into the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

[0035] In conjunction with the sixth and seventh possible embodiments of this utility model, multiple pulleys are respectively provided at the bottom and outer side of the first and second protruding ridges;

[0036] The multiple pulleys are used to slide in contact with the first and second slide grooves so as to quickly load the battery tray.

[0037] In an eighth possible embodiment of the automatic battery tray changing device described in this utility model, the changing robot includes:

[0038] robotic arms and robotic grippers;

[0039] The mechanical gripper is located at the end of the robotic arm and is used to grip or assemble the spacer.

[0040] In conjunction with the eighth and ninth possible embodiments of this utility model, the mechanical gripper includes:

[0041] Lifting frame;

[0042] Multiple changing claws;

[0043] Multiple pressing devices;

[0044] The multiple changing claws are assembled on the lifting frame at fixed intervals, and the multiple pressing devices are arranged corresponding to the changing claws to fix the spacers by pressing during gripping and assembly.

[0045] The automatic battery tray replacement device described in this utility model replaces the spacers in the battery tray placed on the operating table by detachably assembling the spacers in the receiving slot. This allows for compatibility with batteries of different types and sizes, improving battery tray compatibility while ensuring work efficiency. It solves the problems of existing battery trays, such as high replacement costs, inability to quickly replace, and inability to meet the needs of production and market conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first overall structure of the automatic battery tray changing device in this utility model;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery tray in the automatic battery tray changing device of this utility model;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second overall structure of the automatic battery tray changing device in this utility model;

[0050] Part numbers and names

[0051] 100 – Battery tray, 101 – Battery, 110 – Receiving slot, 120 – Spacer bar, 121 – Spacer block, 130 – Guide bar, 131 – Fixing slot, 140 – Spacer bar hopper, 150 – First protruding ridge, 151 – Pulley, 200 – Operating table, 210 – Fixed seat, 220 – Support platform, 211 – First fixed bracket, 2111 – First chute, 212 – Second fixed bracket, 2121 – Second chute, 300 – Transformation robot, 310 – Robotic arm, 320 – Mechanical gripper, 321 – Lifting frame, 322 – Transformation claw, 323 – Pressing device. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The technical solutions of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0053] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0054] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0055] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "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 application 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 application.

[0056] 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] The existing battery tray 100 has problems such as high replacement costs, inability to quickly change designs, and inability to meet the needs of production and market conditions.

[0058] To address the above problems, an automatic battery tray 100 changing device is proposed.

[0059] An automatic battery tray 100 changing device, such as Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first overall structure of the automatic battery tray 100 changing device of the present invention; it includes a battery tray 100, an operating table 200, and a changing robot 300; the battery tray 100 includes a receiving groove 110 and a partition 120; the partition 120 is detachably assembled in the receiving groove 110 to separate each battery 101; the changing robot 300 is fixed on the operating table 200 to replace the partition 120 in the battery tray 100 placed on the operating table 200 so as to be compatible with batteries of different types and sizes.

[0060] In this embodiment, by detachably assembling the spacer 120 into the receiving slot 110, the spacer 120 in the battery tray 100 placed on the operating table 200 is replaced by the changeover robot 300 to accommodate batteries of different types and sizes. This improves the compatibility of the battery tray 100 while ensuring work efficiency, and solves the problems of high changeover cost, inability to change over quickly, and inability to meet the needs of production and market conditions of the existing battery tray 100.

[0061] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery tray 100 in the automatic battery tray 100 changing device of the present invention; multiple spacers 120 are assembled in the receiving groove 110 of the battery tray 100. By adding / removing the spacers 120, the spacing between the spacers 120 can be changed, thereby making it compatible with different battery types 101.

[0062] In this embodiment, the addition / reduction of the partition strips 120 or the change of the spacing between the partition strips 120 are mainly achieved by the robot 300, thereby ensuring work efficiency and saving time.

[0063] In one possible implementation, the battery tray 100 further includes guide strips 130 symmetrically arranged in the receiving groove 110; the guide strips 130 are provided with a plurality of fixing grooves 131; and the two ends of the spacer strips 120 are detachably connected to the fixing grooves 131.

[0064] In this embodiment, two guide strips 130 may be included and assembled on both sides of the receiving groove 110. Multiple fixing grooves 131 are correspondingly provided on the two guide strips 130. These fixing grooves 131 include commonly used fixing grooves 131 and reserved fixing grooves 131. By using the robot 300 to assemble the spacer strips 120 into different fixing grooves 131, the spacing between the spacer strips 120 can be changed, thereby adapting to batteries 101 of different sizes.

[0065] In one possible implementation, the battery tray 100 further includes a spacer hopper 140; the spacer hopper 140 is located on the outside of the battery tray 100 and is used to store spare spacers 120 or replaced spacers 120.

[0066] In this embodiment, the battery tray 100 may include at least one spacer hopper 140, which is disposed outside the receiving groove 110. Each spacer hopper 140 may hold multiple spacers 120. Spare spacers 120 may be taken out from the spacer hopper 140, or replaced spacers 120 may be placed in the spacer hopper 140.

[0067] In one possible implementation, the spacer 120 includes a plurality of spacers 121; the plurality of spacers 121 are assembled at a predetermined interval to space the batteries.

[0068] In this embodiment, the spacer 121 is assembled according to the size of the battery to space the batteries in the receiving slot 110 apart from each other.

[0069] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a second overall structural diagram of the automatic battery tray 100 changing device in this utility model; the operating table 200 includes a fixed base 210 and a support platform 220; the fixed base 210 is disposed on the support platform 220 and is used to fix the battery tray 100 during changing.

[0070] In one possible implementation, the mounting base 210 includes a first mounting bracket 211 and a second mounting bracket 212; the first mounting bracket 211 and the second mounting bracket 212 are fixed on the support platform 220 at a predetermined interval to fix the battery tray 100.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first fixing bracket 211 and the second fixing bracket 212 are set according to the size of the battery tray 100 to fix the battery tray 100.

[0072] In one possible implementation, the first fixed bracket 211 and the second fixed bracket 212 are respectively provided with a first sliding groove 2111 and a second sliding groove 2121. Correspondingly, the battery tray 100 is provided with a first protruding ridge 150 and a second protruding ridge (not shown in the figure) on both sides. The battery tray 100 is fixed by sliding the first protruding ridge 150 and the second protruding ridge (not shown in the figure) into the first sliding groove 2111 and the second sliding groove 2121.

[0073] In one possible implementation, a plurality of pulleys 151 are provided at the bottom and outer side of the first protrusion 150 and the second protrusion (not shown in the figure); the plurality of pulleys 151 are used to slide in contact with the first slide groove 2111 and the second slide groove 2121 so as to quickly insert the battery tray 100.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the transformation robot 300 includes a robotic arm 310 and a mechanical gripper 320; the mechanical gripper 320 is disposed at the end of the robotic arm 310 for gripping or assembling the spacer 120.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the mechanical gripper 320 includes a lifting frame 321, a plurality of changing claws 322, and a plurality of pressing devices 323; the plurality of changing claws 322 are assembled on the lifting frame 321 at fixed intervals, and the plurality of pressing devices are arranged corresponding to the changing claws 322, for fixing the spacer 120 by pressing when gripping and assembling the spacer.

[0076] In this embodiment, as needed, the changing claw 322 grabs the spacer 120, takes it out, places it in the spacer hopper 140, and takes the spacer 120 out of the spacer hopper 140 as needed. The robotic arm 310 places the spacer 120 into the fixing groove 131, and the pressing device 323 presses the spacer 120 into the fixing groove 131 for fixing.

[0077] The automatic changeover device for the battery tray 100 of this utility model replaces the spacers 120 in the receiving slot 110 by detachably assembling the spacers 120 in the battery tray 100 placed on the operating table 200, so as to be compatible with batteries of different types and sizes. While ensuring work efficiency, it improves the compatibility of the battery tray 100 and solves the problems of high changeover cost, inability to change quickly, and inability to meet the needs of production and market conditions of the existing battery tray 100.

[0078] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic battery tray changing device, characterized in that, include: Battery tray; Control panel; Transformation robot; The battery tray includes a receiving slot and partitions; The spacer bar can be detachably assembled into the receiving slot to separate the individual batteries; The battery replacement robot is fixed to the operating table and is used to replace the spacers in the battery tray placed on the operating table to accommodate batteries of different types and sizes.

2. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery tray also includes: Guide bar; The guide bars are symmetrically arranged within the receiving groove; The guide bar is provided with multiple fixing grooves; The two ends of the spacer are detachably connected to the fixing groove.

3. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The battery tray also includes: Separated silos; The spacer compartment is located on the outside of the battery tray and is used to store spare spacers or replaced spacers.

4. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The spacer includes: Multiple partitions; The multiple spacers are assembled at specified intervals to separate the batteries.

5. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel includes: Fixed base; Support platform; The mounting base is disposed on the support platform and is used to fix the battery tray during model change.

6. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing base includes: First fixed bracket and second fixed bracket; The first and second fixed brackets are fixed on the support platform at predetermined intervals to secure the battery tray.

7. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first fixed bracket and the second fixed bracket are respectively provided with a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove; Correspondingly, a first protruding ridge and a second protruding ridge are respectively provided on both sides of the battery tray; The battery tray is fixed by sliding the first protruding ridge and the second protruding ridge into the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

8. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom and outer side of the first and second protruding ridges are respectively provided with multiple pulleys; The multiple pulleys are used to slide in contact with the first and second slide grooves so as to quickly load the battery tray.

9. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transformation robot includes: robotic arms and robotic grippers; The mechanical gripper is located at the end of the robotic arm and is used to grip or assemble the spacer.

10. The automatic battery tray changing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mechanical gripper includes: Lifting frame; Multiple changing claws; Multiple pressing devices; The multiple changing claws are assembled on the lifting frame at fixed intervals, and the multiple pressing devices are arranged corresponding to the multiple changing claws to fix the spacers by pressing during gripping and assembly.

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