A glue bucket clamping and fixing device and glue supply equipment

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, and in particular to a glue bucket clamping and fixing device and a glue supply device; the glue bucket clamping and fixing device includes a base plate and a clamping mechanism; the base plate is provided with a positioning part for accommodating and limiting the glue bucket; at least one set of clamping mechanisms is provided, the clamping mechanism includes a driving component and a clamping component driven by the driving component; the clamping component has a clamping part adapted to the outer wall of the glue bucket; the driving component is configured to drive the clamping component to move, so that the clamping part clamps or releases the glue bucket, so as to fix the glue bucket when the pressing plate is raised; the glue bucket clamping and fixing device provided by this utility model can improve the positioning accuracy of the glue bucket, reduce glue overflow, and achieve stable fixing of the glue bucket when the pressing plate is raised.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, and in particular to a glue bucket clamping and fixing device and a glue supply device. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated production of battery pack modules, the adhesive application process relies on adhesive supply equipment to continuously provide adhesive (such as A glue and B glue) to robots in each stage to ensure the quality of adhesive application and assembly of modules, housings, and other workpieces. The effectiveness of fixing the glue bucket in the adhesive supply equipment directly affects the adhesive application accuracy and production continuity. Existing technologies have the following key shortcomings in glue bucket fixing:

[0003] Insufficient positioning accuracy of glue buckets: The existing glue supply equipment does not have a dedicated limiting structure for placing glue buckets on the substrate. When placing glue buckets, the position is prone to deviation, which causes the pressure plate to be unable to keep concentric with the glue bucket when pressing down. This not only affects the uniformity of glue application, but may also cause glue to overflow due to the pressure plate being pressed off-center. Especially for B glue, which contains curing agent, the overflowing glue is easy to solidify when it comes into contact with air, further increasing the difficulty of subsequent cleaning and bucket replacement.

[0004] Failure to secure the glue bucket during the lifting of the pressure plate: When the glue in the bucket is exhausted and needs to be removed, the glue bucket often rises synchronously with the pressure plate during the lifting process due to adhesion (or pressure difference) between the glue bucket and the pressure plate, or the glue bucket tilts under the action of lifting resistance; if it is a B type glue bucket, the overflowing and cured glue will also cause the glue bucket to stick to the side wall of the pressure plate, and the operator needs to apply additional external force to separate it, which is not only inefficient, but may also damage the glue bucket or the pressure plate. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a glue bucket clamping and fixing device and a glue supply equipment. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device can improve the positioning accuracy of the glue bucket, reduce the risk of glue spillage, and achieve stable fixing of the glue bucket when the pressure plate is raised.

[0006] This utility model provides a glue bucket clamping and fixing device, comprising:

[0007] A substrate, wherein the substrate is provided with a positioning part for accommodating and limiting the position of the glue barrel;

[0008] At least one set of clamping mechanisms, the clamping mechanism including a driving component and a clamping component driven by the driving component;

[0009] The clamping component has a clamping portion that is adapted to the outer wall of the glue bucket;

[0010] The driving component is configured to drive the clamping component to move, causing the clamping part to clamp or release the glue barrel, so as to fix the glue barrel when the pressure plate is lifted.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping component is a contoured gripper, and the clamping part is an engaging structure formed on the inner side of the contoured gripper;

[0012] The clamping part includes a first engaging part, which is used to engage and limit the engagement with a second engaging part provided on the outer wall of the glue bucket.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion is a groove structure, and the second engaging portion is an annular protrusion adapted to the groove structure.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the positioning part is a contoured groove formed on the substrate, and the shape of the contoured groove is adapted to the outline of the bottom of the glue bucket.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the glue bucket clamping and fixing device further includes a control valve, which is connected to the drive component of the clamping mechanism and is used to control the action of the clamping mechanism.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control valve is a manual rotary valve, configured to maintain a constant clamping force provided by the drive component after switching to the clamping position.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping and fixing device includes two sets of clamping mechanisms symmetrically arranged on the substrate, for clamping the glue bucket from opposite sides simultaneously.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping component and the drive shaft of the driving component are connected by a connecting component, the connecting component is hinged to the clamping component, and the axial direction of the hinge shaft is the same as the axial direction of the positioned rubber bucket.

[0019] This utility model also provides a glue supply device, including the aforementioned glue bucket clamping and fixing device.

[0020] In one embodiment of this utility model, the adhesive supply device further includes:

[0021] The mounting bracket includes a mounting plate, and the pressure plate is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0022] A pressure plate includes a piston that extends into the glue container, and the pressure plate is configured to control the depth to which the piston is pressed into the glue container.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The glue bucket clamping and fixing device proposed in this utility model has the following effects: First, it improves the positioning accuracy of the glue bucket and reduces glue overflow: The positioning part on the base plate can provide a dedicated place and limit for the glue bucket, avoiding the glue bucket from being misaligned, and ensuring that the pressure plate is precisely concentric with the glue bucket when it is pressed down. This reduces glue overflow caused by the pressure plate being misaligned from the source. Especially for B glue buckets containing curing agent, it can significantly reduce the probability of the overflowed glue curing, reducing cleaning costs and glue waste. Second, the clamping mechanism drives the clamping part through the driving part, so that the clamping part adapted to the outer wall of the glue bucket tightly clamps the glue bucket. This can effectively resist the adhesive force or pressure difference when the pressure plate is lifted, preventing the glue bucket from being lifted or tilted with the pressure plate. When the bucket needs to be changed, the driving part drives the clamping part to release, and the operator can easily remove the glue bucket. Third, it is adaptable to the dynamic working conditions of glue supply equipment and has strong versatility: This device can adapt to the dynamic working conditions of the reciprocating movement of the pressure plate in glue supply equipment through the dual fixing logic of "pre-positioning (positioning part) and active clamping (clamping mechanism)". Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0025] In the attached diagram:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a glue bucket clamping and fixing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the glue bucket clamping and fixing device provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer frame structure of the glue bucket clamping and fixing device provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping mechanism for holding a rubber bucket provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are as follows: outer frame 100, glue bucket 10, second engaging part 101, base plate 1, positioning part 11, clamping mechanism 2, driving component 21, clamping component 22, clamping part 221, driving shaft 211, connecting component 212, locking nut 213, hinge shaft 214, control valve 3, double cylinder support frame 4, single cylinder support frame 5, fixed cover plate 6, pressure plate 7, piston 71, mounting bracket 8, mounting plate 81. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0033] In the following description, numerous details are explored to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other embodiments, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] This utility model relates to a glue bucket clamping and fixing device, which is mainly used in the glue supply equipment of the glue coating process in the automated production of battery pack modules. It is used to achieve stable fixing of the glue bucket 10 in the glue supply equipment, so as to meet the working conditions of continuous glue supply of the glue bucket 10 for the glue coating process, and ensure the glue coating accuracy and production continuity.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a glue bucket clamping and fixing device, including a base plate 1 and a clamping mechanism 2; the base plate 1 is provided with a positioning part 11 for accommodating and limiting the glue bucket 10; the clamping mechanism 2 is at least one set; the clamping mechanism 2 includes a driving component 21 and a clamping component 22 driven by the driving component 21.

[0036] The clamping component 22 has a clamping portion 221 adapted to the outer wall of the glue tank 10; the driving component 21 is configured to drive the clamping component 22 to move, so that the clamping portion 221 clamps or releases the glue tank 10, so as to fix the glue tank 10 when the pressing plate 7 is lifted.

[0037] It should be noted that the substrate 1, as the basic supporting component, can be made of metal, engineering plastic, or composite material. The substrate 1 has a positioning part 11 for accommodating and limiting the glue bucket 10. Specifically, the positioning part 11 can use a contoured groove (adapted to the shape of the bottom of the glue bucket 10, such as a circular groove for a round bucket, or a square groove for a square bucket) or a positioning pin hole (the substrate 1 has a positioning pin, and the bottom of the glue bucket 10 has a matching pin hole), ensuring that the glue bucket 10 is placed in a preset position, laying the foundation for the concentricity of the pressing plate 7 and the glue bucket 10. The device also includes at least one set of clamping mechanisms 2. "At least one set" can be flexibly adjusted according to the number of glue buckets 10, such as one set for a single glue bucket 10, two symmetrically distributed sets for double glue buckets 10 (A glue / B glue), and multiple sets for multiple glue buckets 10. Each clamping mechanism 2 includes a driving component 21 and a clamping component 22. The upper part is provided with a clamping part 221 adapted to the outer wall of the glue bucket 10. The adaptation forms include arc surface (for cylindrical buckets, the curvature matches to increase the contact area), stepped groove (for buckets with bosses, the boss is inserted to achieve circumferential limiting), and flexible pad (for soft outer wall buckets, such as rubber pads and silicone pads, to prevent scratches and increase friction). The driving component 21 is configured to drive the clamping component 22 to move so that the clamping part 221 clamps or releases the glue bucket 10. For example, the cylinder piston rod extends to push the clamping component 22 closer to the glue bucket 10, or retracts to move the clamping component 22 away from the glue bucket 10. The hydraulic cylinder drives the component by hydraulically controlled piston, and the electric screw drives the component by the forward and reverse rotation of the motor. It can keep the clamping part 221 clamping the glue bucket 10 when the pressure plate 7 is raised, resist the adhesion force or pressure difference between the glue bucket 10 and the pressure plate 7, prevent the glue bucket 10 from moving or tilting, and ensure that the pressure plate 7 can be released smoothly. The main technical problems addressed in this case include: First, solving the problem of insufficient positioning accuracy of the glue bucket 10 in existing glue supply equipment. In the existing technology, there is no dedicated limiting structure when the glue bucket 10 is placed on the substrate 1, and the glue bucket 10 is prone to displacement, causing the pressure plate 7 to be unable to be concentric with the glue bucket 10. This case uses the positioning part 11 on the substrate 1 to accurately accommodate and limit the glue bucket 10, ensuring that the glue bucket 10 is accurately positioned after placement and avoiding the pressure plate 7 being pressed off-center. Second, solving the problem of glue bucket 10 failing to be fixed when the pressure plate 7 is lifted. In the existing technology, when the pressure plate 7 is lifted, the glue bucket 10 often moves or tilts due to adhesion or pressure difference. After the B glue is mixed with the curing agent, the overflowing glue liquid is easily exposed to air. The glue can easily stick to the pressure plate 7 due to solidification. In this case, the clamping mechanism 2 provides a stable clamp to the glue can 10 when the pressure plate 7 is raised, preventing the glue can 10 from being raised or tilted with the pressure plate 7 and avoiding damage caused by forced disassembly. Thirdly, it solves the problem of poor adaptability of existing fixing structures. Some fixing structures in the existing technology are only designed for a single working condition and cannot adapt to the fixing requirements of different numbers and types of glue cans 10 in the glue supply equipment. In this case, through "at least one set of clamping mechanism 2" and a variety of selectable positioning parts 11 and clamping parts 221, it can flexibly adapt to the fixing requirements of different numbers and shapes of glue cans 10 and meet the dynamic working conditions of the glue supply equipment.

[0038] The device in this invention can significantly improve the positioning accuracy of the glue bucket 10. The positioning part 11 on the substrate 1 ensures that the glue bucket 10 remains concentric with the pressure plate 7 after placement, effectively preventing glue overflow caused by misalignment of the pressure plate 7. Especially for B-type glue containing curing agent, it reduces the possibility of overflowing glue curing upon contact with air, reducing subsequent cleaning difficulties and glue waste, while ensuring uniform glue application and improving the glue application and assembly quality of the battery pack module. Secondly, it achieves stable fixation of the glue bucket 10 when the pressure plate 7 is lifted. The clamping action of the clamping mechanism 2 can resist the adhesive force or pressure difference between the glue bucket 10 and the pressure plate 7. To prevent the glue bucket 10 from being lifted or tilted along with the pressure plate 7, when the glue bucket 10 needs to be replaced, the drive component 21 drives the clamping part 221 to release, providing operating space for manual handling of the glue bucket 10 without the need for the operator to forcibly disassemble it. This protects the glue bucket 10 and the pressure plate 7 from damage, improves the efficiency of bucket replacement, and reduces production downtime. Finally, the overall structure of the device is simple and easy to integrate with existing glue supply equipment, reducing the difficulty of equipment modification. It provides a guarantee for the continuous and stable operation of the glue coating process for battery pack modules, indirectly improving overall production efficiency and reducing production costs and operator labor intensity.

[0039] As shown in the figure Figure 2 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this case, the clamping component 22 is a contoured gripper, and the clamping part 221 is an engaging structure formed on the inner side of the contoured gripper;

[0040] The clamping part 221 includes a first engaging part, which is used to engage and limit the second engaging part 101 provided on the outer wall of the glue bucket 10.

[0041] It should be noted that the overall shape of the contoured gripper is designed according to the contour features of the outer wall of the glue bucket 10, ensuring that the gripper and the outer wall of the glue bucket 10 can form a large area of ​​contact, avoiding excessive local force that could cause deformation of the glue bucket 10 or slippage during clamping. The material of the contoured gripper can be metal (such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy, which has high strength and wear resistance and is suitable for long-term high-frequency use) or a flexible layer (such as a rubber layer or silicone layer) can be set on the inner side of the gripper to protect the outer wall of the glue bucket 10 during clamping, prevent scratches and enhance friction. The clamping part 221 is an engagement structure formed on the inner side of the contoured gripper. This engagement structure is different from a simple planar clamping surface. It achieves mechanical positioning by forming a concave-convex fit with the second engagement part 101 on the outer wall of the glue bucket 10, rather than relying solely on friction for fixation, thereby improving clamping stability. The clamping part 221 includes a first engaging part for matching and engaging with the second engaging part 101 on the outer wall of the glue bucket 10. Here, "matching and engaging" means that the shape and size of the first engaging part and the second engaging part 101 are matched and can fit tightly to avoid relative sliding. In addition to the structure defined in the following claims, the first engaging part can also be a protrusion structure (corresponding to a slot structure in the second engaging part 101), a toothed structure (corresponding to a toothed groove structure in the second engaging part 101), etc., as long as they can achieve positioning through mutual engagement. This invention increases the contact area with the glue bucket 10 by using a large-area conforming gripper to disperse the clamping force. At the same time, the engagement of the first and second engaging parts 101 forms a dual axial and circumferential limit, solving the technical problem that the existing clamping component 22 is prone to slippage due to insufficient contact with the outer wall of the glue bucket 10 and reliance on friction alone, resulting in unstable fixation of the glue bucket 10. Ultimately, this achieves a more reliable clamping effect on the glue bucket 10, which is especially suitable for glue buckets 10 with raised or recessed structures on the outer wall. It effectively prevents the glue bucket 10 from rotating circumferentially or shifting axially during the lifting of the pressure plate 7, further ensuring the operational stability of the glue supply equipment.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an optional embodiment of this case, the first engaging part is a groove structure, and the second engaging part 101 is an annular protrusion adapted to the groove structure.

[0043] It should be noted that the first engaging part is a groove structure. The cross-sectional shape (such as arc, rectangle, trapezoid) and size of the groove structure must be precisely matched with the second engaging part 101 - the annular protrusion on the outer wall of the glue bucket 10 to ensure that the groove structure can completely wrap the annular protrusion and form a tight engagement. The groove structure can be set to a single ring or multiple rings depending on the number of annular protrusions. For example, when there are two annular protrusions on the outer wall of the glue bucket 10, the groove structure is set to two rings to achieve multi-position engagement and limiting. The second engaging part 101 is an annular protrusion adapted to the groove structure. The annular protrusion can be integrally formed with the glue bucket 10 (such as being formed simultaneously during injection molding or casting) or fixed to the outer wall of the glue bucket 10 by welding, bonding or other methods. Its material is consistent with the main material of the glue bucket 10 or a material with higher strength is selected to withstand the force during clamping. This invention utilizes the interlocking of the groove and the annular protrusion to create an additional axial limit outside the clamping direction, preventing the glue bucket 10 from moving synchronously with the pressure plate 7 due to axial force when the pressure plate 7 is lifted. This solves the technical problem that existing clamping structures can only achieve circumferential limitation and insufficient axial fixation, ultimately achieving dual axial and circumferential stable limitation of the glue bucket 10. Especially for the glue bucket 10 with the annular protrusion, it can make full use of the structural features of the glue bucket 10 to improve the fixation reliability, reduce the additional pressure of the clamping part 221 on the outer wall of the glue bucket 10, and reduce the risk of glue spillage caused by axial displacement of the glue bucket 10.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment of this case, the positioning part 11 is a contoured groove formed on the substrate 1, and the shape of the contoured groove is adapted to the outline of the bottom of the glue bucket 10.

[0045] It should be noted that the positioning part 11 is a contoured groove formed on the substrate 1. The contoured groove is a structure formed by the downward indentation of the surface of the substrate 1. Its overall outline must be completely adapted to the outline of the bottom of the glue bucket 10. For example, when the bottom of the glue bucket 10 is cylindrical, the contoured groove is a circular groove, and when the bottom of the glue bucket 10 is square, it is a square groove. This ensures that the bottom of the glue bucket 10 can be restricted from circumferential movement by the inner wall of the groove after it is placed in. The depth of the contoured groove can be designed according to the height of the bottom of the glue bucket 10 or the positioning requirements. It can be a shallow groove (only restricting the bottom edge of the glue bucket 10 for quick pick-up and drop) or a deep groove (partially covering the bottom of the glue bucket 10 to improve positioning stability). The inner wall of the groove can be selectively provided with a flexible buffer layer (such as a rubber pad or a foam pad, which can play a buffering role when the glue bucket 10 is placed to avoid damage caused by hard contact between the bottom of the glue bucket 10 and the substrate 1). This invention achieves pre-positioning of the glue bucket 10 by using the contour constraint of the contoured groove. This allows the glue bucket 10 to be placed in the preset position without manual adjustment when placed on the substrate 1, ensuring that the glue bucket 10 and the pressure plate 7 of the glue supply equipment remain concentric. This solves the technical problems caused by the lack of a dedicated limiting structure on the existing substrate 1, which leads to the glue bucket 10 being misplaced and the pressure plate 7 not being concentric when pressing down, resulting in glue overflow and reduced coating accuracy. Ultimately, this invention achieves rapid and accurate positioning of the glue bucket 10, reduces manual operation steps, improves production efficiency, and reduces the risk of B glue overflow and curing due to positioning deviation from the source, thus reducing subsequent cleaning costs.

[0046] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this case, it also includes a control valve 3, which is connected to the drive component 21 of the clamping mechanism 2 and is used to control the action of the clamping mechanism 2.

[0047] It should be noted that the control valve 3, as the control element of the driving component 21 of the clamping mechanism 2, must be compatible with the power form of the driving component 21. For example, when the driving component 21 is a pneumatic cylinder, the control valve 3 is set as a pneumatic control valve 3 (which adjusts the cylinder action by controlling the opening and closing of the air passage and the direction of airflow). When the driving component 21 is an electric motor, the control valve 3 is set as an electric control valve 3 (which adjusts the motor action by controlling the opening and closing of the circuit and the direction of current). When the driving component 21 is a hydraulic cylinder, the control valve 3 is set as a hydraulic control valve 3 (which adjusts the hydraulic cylinder action by controlling the flow path and flow rate of hydraulic oil). The connection between the control valve 3 and the driving component 21 can be through pipeline connection (pneumatic and hydraulic scenarios) or wire connection (electric scenario) to ensure that the control signal can be transmitted stably. This invention uses control valve 3 to precisely control the movement of drive component 21, avoiding malfunctions or delays in drive component 21. It solves the technical problems of existing clamping mechanisms 2 lacking dedicated control components and relying on manual operation of drive component 21, which leads to inaccurate movements and easy clamping that is too tight or too loose. Ultimately, it achieves flexible control of the movement of clamping mechanism 2, which facilitates quick control of clamping part 221 to release when glue tank 10 is replaced, and also ensures stable movement of drive component 21 when clamping, improving the ease of operation and reliability of the device, and adapting to automated or semi-automated glue supply equipment production scenarios.

[0048] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in an optional embodiment of this case, the control valve 3 is a manual rotary valve, configured to maintain a constant clamping force provided by the drive component 21 after switching to the clamping position.

[0049] It should be noted that the manual rotary valve adopts a mechanical rotary structure (such as a knob or wrench), which is intuitive to operate and simple in structure. It does not require a complex electrical control system, making it easy for operators to quickly get started. The manual rotary valve can be set with multiple work position indicators (such as "clamp", "release", and "stop") to ensure that the current status can be clearly identified during operation. It can also selectively set a locking structure (such as a positioning pin or a buckle) to prevent the work position from being switched due to accidental contact when not in operation. The manual rotary valve is configured to maintain a constant clamping force provided by the drive component 21 after switching to the clamping position. Specifically, the manual rotary valve can stably control the power input of the drive component 21 when in the clamping position (such as maintaining stable air pressure in pneumatic scenarios and maintaining stable oil pressure in hydraulic scenarios) to avoid changes in clamping force caused by power fluctuations. This invention achieves stable control of power input through the mechanical structure characteristics of a manual rotary valve, ensuring a constant clamping force. This solves the technical problem that existing control valves 3 cannot maintain a constant clamping force, resulting in either excessive clamping that damages the glue drum 10 or insufficient clamping that fails to secure the glue drum 10. Ultimately, it achieves a stable output of clamping force, protecting the glue drum 10 from damage and ensuring that the glue drum 10 remains in a stable and fixed state when the pressure plate 7 is raised. At the same time, the manual operation mode reduces the device's dependence on the electrical control system, allowing normal operation even in the event of a power outage or electrical control failure, thus improving the applicability and safety of the device.

[0050] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this case, the clamping and fixing device includes two sets of clamping mechanisms 2, which are symmetrically arranged on the base plate 1, for clamping the glue bucket 10 from opposite sides at the same time.

[0051] It should be noted that the clamping and fixing device includes two sets of clamping mechanisms 2, which are symmetrically distributed on the base plate 1. The center of symmetry coincides with the preset placement center of the glue bucket 10. For example, they are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides or front and back sides of the glue bucket 10 along the radial direction. The structure and specifications of each set of clamping mechanisms 2 are completely consistent, ensuring that the clamping force applied to the glue bucket 10 is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. The action control of the two sets of clamping mechanisms 2 can be selected to be synchronously controlled (the two sets of mechanisms can be clamped or released at the same time through the same control valve 3 or control signal, which improves the operation efficiency) or independently controlled (each set of mechanisms is controlled by two independent control valves 3, which makes it easy to adjust the clamping state of a certain side separately in special circumstances). This invention utilizes two symmetrically arranged clamping mechanisms 2 to evenly apply clamping force to the opposite sides of the glue bucket 10, avoiding uneven force on the glue bucket 10 caused by unilateral clamping and resulting in tilting. This solves the technical problem of existing single-set clamping mechanisms 2 easily causing the glue bucket 10 to tilt due to unilateral force, leading to glue overflow and the inability of the pressure plate 7 to detach smoothly. Ultimately, it achieves balanced clamping of the glue bucket 10, significantly improving the stability of the glue bucket 10 during the lifting process of the pressure plate 7, effectively preventing the glue bucket 10 from tilting or being lifted with the pressure plate 7. It is especially suitable for glue buckets 10 with larger volume and heavier weight, ensuring that the device can adapt to the fixing requirements of glue buckets 10 of different specifications, and further ensuring the production continuity of the glue supply equipment.

[0052] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment of this case, the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211 of the drive component 21 are fixedly connected by a connecting component 212, and the connecting component 212 and the drive shaft 211 are locked together by at least two locking nuts 213.

[0053] It should be noted that the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211 of the drive component 21 are fixedly connected by the connecting component 212. The connecting component 212 serves as an intermediate connector and its structure can be a metal connecting block (fixed to the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211 respectively by bolts, with high rigidity) or a flange (the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211 are respectively bolted to both sides of the flange, which can accommodate a larger diameter drive shaft 211). This ensures the coaxiality or motion synchronization between the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211. The connecting component 212 and the drive shaft 211 are locked by at least two locking nuts 213. Here, "at least two" can be set as double nuts locked in parallel (using the friction between the two nuts to prevent loosening) or nuts and anti-loosening washers combined for locking (the washers increase frictional resistance and further improve the anti-loosening effect), to avoid the connection from loosening due to equipment vibration during long-term use. This invention ensures a stable connection between the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211 through the connecting component 212, while using the anti-loosening structure of the multiple locking nuts 213 to offset the vibration impact during equipment operation; it solves the technical problem that the connection between the existing clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211 is prone to loosening, resulting in clamping position deviation and unstable clamping force; ultimately, it achieves a long-term stable connection between the clamping component 22 and the drive shaft 211, ensuring the precise operation of the clamping mechanism 2, avoiding the failure of the glue bucket 10 due to loose connection, and improving the overall service life and reliability of the device.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment of this case, the driving component 21 is hinged to the clamping component 22, and the axial direction of the hinge shaft 214 of the hinged connection is the same as the axial direction of the positioned glue bucket 10. This makes the clamping force of the clamping component 22 when clamping the glue bucket 10 more uniform, and the clamping component 22 can self-correct even if there is some angular deviation during clamping, thus ensuring clamping accuracy. Specifically, the driving shaft 211 of the driving component 21 is hinged to the clamping component 22 through the connecting component 212.

[0055] As an optional embodiment of this case, the driving component 21 is a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric telescopic rod.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this case, the drive components 21 of the two sets of clamping mechanisms 2 are jointly mounted on the same double-cylinder support frame 4.

[0057] It should be noted that the drive components 21 of the two sets of clamping mechanisms 2 are jointly mounted on a double-cylinder support frame 4. This double-cylinder support frame 4 serves as the mounting carrier, and its structure can be a welded metal profile frame (with the drive components 21 fixed by bolts, possessing high load-bearing capacity) or a stamped metal bracket (compact structure, suitable for small drive components 21). The support frame is provided with mounting holes or slots that match the shape of the drive components 21, ensuring that the two sets of drive components 21 are symmetrically distributed after installation. This invention uses the double-cylinder support frame 4 to uniformly position and install the two sets of drive components 21, ensuring that the axes of the two sets of drive components 21 are parallel and the spacing is consistent. This solves the technical problem that existing separate installations of the two sets of drive components 21 easily lead to positional deviations, resulting in uneven clamping force and tilting of the glue bucket 10. Ultimately, it achieves synchronous action of the two sets of drive components 21, ensuring that the clamping mechanism 2 applies uniform clamping force to the glue bucket 10 from opposite sides, preventing the glue bucket 10 from shifting due to uneven force, and further improving the stability of the glue bucket 10.

[0058] As an optional embodiment of this case, the control valve 3 is connected to the drive component 21 via an air pipe and a connector.

[0059] As an optional embodiment of this case, the constant clamping force ranges from 0.1 MPa to 0.3 MPa.

[0060] It should be noted that the constant clamping force range is set from 0.1 MPa to 0.3 MPa. This range is set based on the material strength of the glue bucket 10 and the characteristics of the adhesive: the lower limit of 0.1 MPa ensures that the clamping force is sufficient to resist the adhesive force when the pressure plate 7 is lifted, preventing the glue bucket 10 from moving; the upper limit of 0.3 MPa avoids excessive clamping force that could cause deformation of the glue bucket 10, thereby causing adhesive spillage (especially for B-type adhesives containing curing agents). This solution balances the need to fix and protect the glue bucket 10 by limiting the clamping force range; it solves the technical problem that existing clamping forces do not have a clear range, which can easily lead to insufficient clamping force causing fixation failure or excessive clamping force damaging the glue bucket 10; ultimately, it achieves reliable fixation and effective protection of the glue bucket 10, preventing the glue bucket 10 from moving or tilting when the pressure plate 7 is lifted, and avoiding adhesive spillage and waste caused by deformation of the glue bucket 10, thus ensuring the continuity of the adhesive application process.

[0061] As an optional embodiment of this case, the direction in which the driving component 21 drives the clamping component 22 to move is horizontal.

[0062] It should be noted that the direction in which the driving component 21 drives the clamping component 22 to move is horizontal. Horizontal movement means that the clamping component 22 moves closer to or further away from the glue container 10 in a direction parallel to the surface of the substrate 1, avoiding vertical movement from generating an axial force on the glue container 10. In this case, the horizontal clamping force only acts radially on the glue container 10 and will not generate an upward or downward force on the glue container 10, preventing axial displacement of the glue container 10. This solves the technical problem that if the existing driving component 21 is driven in a vertical direction, it may apply an axial force to the glue container 10, leading to increased adhesion between the glue container 10 and the substrate 1 or the pressure plate 7. Ultimately, the clamping component 22 fixes the glue container 10 only by radial clamping, avoiding the glue container 10 from being lifted by the pressure plate 7 or sticking to the substrate 1 due to axial force, ensuring smooth loading and unloading of the glue container 10, and reducing the risk of glue spillage caused by axial compression.

[0063] As an optional embodiment of this case, a position detection component is also included. The position detection component includes a trigger disposed on the clamping member 22 and a sensor disposed on the substrate 1, which is used to send a signal and feed it back to the driving member 21 when the clamping member 22 moves to a preset position.

[0064] It should be noted that a position detection component is also included. The trigger element in this component can be a metal baffle (compatible with photoelectric sensor detection) or a magnet (compatible with magnetic proximity sensor detection), fixed to the clamping component 22 and moving synchronously with it. A sensor is mounted on the substrate 1, corresponding to the clamping preset position and releasing preset position of the clamping component 22, and is used to detect whether the trigger element has reached that position. When the clamping component 22 moves to the preset position, the sensor detects the trigger element and sends a signal, which is fed back to the driving component 21, controlling the driving component 21 to stop moving. This invention uses the position detection component to monitor the position of the clamping component 22 in real time, achieving precise start and stop of the driving component 21; it solves the technical problem that the existing clamping mechanism 2 lacks position detection, easily leading to incomplete clamping (insufficient clamping force) or over-clamping (damage to the glue bucket 10); ultimately achieving automated and precise control of the clamping mechanism 2's movements, avoiding human error, ensuring that each clamping achieves the preset effect, while preventing damage to the glue bucket 10 from over-clamping, and improving the automation level and operational safety of the device.

[0065] This utility model provides a glue supply device, including the aforementioned glue bucket clamping and fixing device.

[0066] It should be noted that this adhesive supply equipment can be used in the adhesive coating process of battery pack modules to provide adhesive solutions such as A-type adhesive and B-type adhesive to the coating robot. Figure 1As shown, one is a glue bucket A 10 and the other is a glue bucket B 10. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device is integrated into the glue bucket 10 placement area of ​​the glue supply equipment and works in conjunction with the glue pressing plate 7 mechanism and the glue supply pipeline of the glue supply equipment. This invention uses the glue bucket clamping and fixing device as a core supporting component of the glue supply equipment to solve the defects of the original glue bucket 10 fixing structure in the glue supply equipment; to solve the technical problem of decreased glue coating accuracy and production interruption caused by unstable fixing of the glue bucket 10 in the existing glue supply equipment; and ultimately to achieve stable fixing of the glue bucket 10 in the glue supply equipment, ensuring that the glue bucket 10 does not move or tilt when the glue pressing plate 7 is raised, reducing the risk of glue spillage and curing, ensuring continuous and stable glue supply of the glue supply equipment, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of the glue coating process of the battery pack module, and reducing equipment maintenance costs and glue waste.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this case, the glue supply device further includes a mounting frame 8 and a pressure plate 7; the mounting frame 8 includes a mounting plate 81, the pressure plate 7 is mounted on the mounting plate 81, the pressure plate 7 includes a piston 71, the piston 71 extends into the glue tank 10, and the pressure plate 7 is configured to control the depth to which the piston 71 is pressed into the glue tank 10.

[0068] It should be noted that the glue supply equipment also includes a mounting frame 8 and a pressure plate 7. The mounting frame 8 includes a mounting plate 81, and the pressure plate 7 is mounted on the mounting plate 81. The mounting frame 8 serves as the mounting support structure for the pressure plate 7, and its mounting plate 81 provides a stable reference surface for the pressure plate 7, ensuring that the pressure plate 7 maintains a preset relative position with the glue tank 10 after assembly. This avoids displacement caused by instability of the mounting carrier, and also adapts to the overall layout of the glue supply equipment, reducing the impact of glue supply vibration on the position of the pressure plate 7, ensuring the accuracy of the connection between the two, and laying the foundation for stable glue supply. The pressure plate 7 includes a piston 71 that can extend into the glue tank 10, and the depth of the piston 71 can be controlled. By adjusting the depth, the pressure applied to the glue can be flexibly adjusted—the depth is increased to increase the pressure when the glue output is increased, and the depth is reduced or the piston 71 is withdrawn when the glue output is reduced or the glue supply is paused. This adapts to the needs of different glue application processes and avoids the problem of difficult glue output adjustment caused by fixed pressure in traditional glue supply. The mounting bracket 8 fixes the position of the pressure plate 7 via the mounting plate 81, ensuring that the pressure plate 7 and the glue tank 10 maintain the correct docking posture during operation and preventing the piston 71 from being misaligned. The pressure plate 7 controls the glue supply by adjusting the pressure intensity by controlling the depth of the piston 71. The two work together to form a dual guarantee of fixed position and pressure regulation, ensuring stable docking and flexible control of glue supply. This solution addresses the problems of easy displacement of the pressure plate 7, difficulty in adjusting the glue supply, and glue overflow or insufficient glue dispensing due to improper pressure in existing glue supply equipment. The stable support of the mounting bracket 8 can prevent the pressure plate 7 from deviating due to unstable mounting carrier, ensuring that the piston 71 accurately extends into the glue tank 10. The controllable adjustment of the depth of the piston 71 by the pressure plate 7 can solve the problem of uneven glue dispensing caused by fixed pressure in traditional glue supply, reduce glue overflow and waste, and avoid insufficient glue dispensing affecting the process progress. This design enhances the installation stability of the pressure plate 7 by using the mounting bracket 8, reducing vibration interference and ensuring continuous glue supply. The depth adjustment of the piston 71 on the pressure plate 7 allows for precise matching of the glue supply amount to the coating requirements, improving the consistency of coating quality. The overall structure is simple, easily integrated with existing equipment, requiring no large-scale modifications and reducing adaptation costs. Furthermore, it is easy to operate, reducing equipment downtime for adjustments, improving production efficiency, and ensuring the stable operation of the battery pack module coating process.

[0069] As an optional embodiment of this case, the glue supply device further includes an outer frame 100, which is disposed on the outside of the clamping mechanism 2. The outer frame 100 is used to shield dust and provide safety protection.

[0070] This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, and is applicable to the clamping and fixing device for the glue bucket 10 in the glue coating process of battery pack modules. Specifically, it is a clamping and fixing device that achieves precise positioning of the glue bucket 10 through the linkage of a contour gripper and a cylinder, and then allows the edge of the pressure plate 7 to be cured and easily removed. This pneumatic clamping and fixing device includes a cylinder, a connecting component 212, a single-cylinder support frame 5, a double-cylinder support frame 4, a fixing cover plate 6, a locking nut 213, a manual rotary valve, and other components. Among them, the single-cylinder support frame 5 is designed to meet the installation requirements of the drive component 21 of a single set of clamping mechanism 2. It is made of metal profile and has mounting holes that match the shape of the drive component 21 to achieve stable fixing of the single set of drive component 21. The fixing cover plate 6 is a thin metal protective structure that covers the outside of the key connection parts of the clamping mechanism 2 to prevent dust and glue splashes from contaminating or damaging the connection structure, and at the same time to prevent operators from accidentally touching the moving parts. If the A / B adhesive runs out, the pressure plate 7 needs to be removed and the adhesive container 10 taken out for replacement. First, the A / B adhesive container 10 is placed in the contoured groove of the substrate 1. The left and right dual-cylinder gripper assemblies are adjusted using the two manual rotary valves. The cylinders push the grippers to close, precisely engaging the protrusion of the adhesive container 10. The grippers maintain a constant clamping force of 0.1MPA-0.3MPA, and the pressure plate 7 slowly rises. After rising, the manual rotary valves are turned back, and the dual-cylinder and gripper assemblies loosen and retract, at which point the adhesive container 10 can be removed.

[0071] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping and fixing device for a glue bucket, characterized in that, include: A substrate, wherein the substrate is provided with a positioning part for accommodating and limiting the position of the glue barrel; At least one set of clamping mechanisms, the clamping mechanism including a driving component and a clamping component driven by the driving component; The clamping component has a clamping portion that is adapted to the outer wall of the glue bucket; The driving component is configured to drive the clamping component to move, causing the clamping part to clamp or release the glue barrel, so as to fix the glue barrel when the pressure plate is lifted.

2. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component is a contoured gripper, and the clamping part is an engaging structure formed on the inner side of the contoured gripper; The clamping part includes a first engaging part, which is used to engage and limit the engagement with a second engaging part provided on the outer wall of the glue bucket.

3. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first engaging part is a groove structure, and the second engaging part is an annular protrusion adapted to the groove structure.

4. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning part is a contoured groove formed on the substrate, and the shape of the contoured groove is adapted to the outline of the bottom of the glue bucket.

5. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control valve, which is connected to the drive component of the clamping mechanism and is used to control the operation of the clamping mechanism.

6. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control valve is a manual rotary valve, configured to maintain a constant clamping force provided by the drive component after switching to the clamping position.

7. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping and fixing device includes two sets of clamping mechanisms, symmetrically arranged on the base plate, for clamping the glue bucket from opposite sides simultaneously.

8. The glue bucket clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component and the drive shaft of the driving component are connected by a connecting component. The connecting component is hinged to the clamping component, and the axial direction of the hinge shaft is the same as the axial direction of the positioned rubber bucket.

9. A glue supply device, characterized in that, The device includes the rubber bucket clamping and fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The adhesive supply device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The adhesive supply equipment also includes: Mounting bracket, the mounting bracket including a mounting plate; A pressure plate is mounted on the mounting plate and includes a piston; the piston is for extending into the glue container, and the pressure plate is configured to control the depth to which the piston is pressed into the glue container.

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