A battery turnover device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery turnover device, including rotary drive arrangement, the drive end fixed with the pivot of rotary drive arrangement, the pivot is fixed with the battery's bearing plate of placement, the position fixed with vertical board of bearing plate top near the pivot, the end of bearing plate away from vertical board is provided with rotating device, and the rotating device is used for rotating and pushing the battery of bearing plate top to cooperate with vertical board and hold the battery fixed. Compared with the prior art, the utility model discloses vertical board and push board cooperate and hold the battery, and rotary drive arrangement can turn over the battery held by bearing plate 180 degrees, and then make the battery turn over to corresponding caterpillar conveyor, to realize the turnover conveying operation of battery, therefore, the mechanical arm only needs to do the movement of carrying, and the unlimited turnover operation can improve the efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage battery production technology, and in particular to a storage battery flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery production process, processes such as screen printing and glue injection often require rotating the battery 180° to adjust its posture. Traditional manual rotation is labor-intensive, prone to workplace injuries, and can damage the battery surface due to the weight of the batteries. Therefore, automated equipment is used to rotate the batteries, typically a robotic arm. A multi-joint robotic arm driven by a servo motor, in conjunction with a vacuum suction cup, can grasp the battery and perform a 180° aerial rotation.

[0003] Specifically, the robotic arm uses a cylinder to drive the gripper holding the battery to rotate 180 degrees, and then uses a suction cup to pick up the battery, thus achieving the battery flipping operation. However, this type of robotic arm flipping has a significant efficiency bottleneck. The flipping action requires the robotic arm to occupy the entire operation time. The robotic arm needs to first grab the battery → perform the flipping → place the battery → and finally reset. Each cycle takes a long time, and the robotic arm cannot grab a new battery again during this period, which leads to an extension of the production line cycle time.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a battery flipping device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery flipping device. The upright plate and the push plate work together to clamp the battery, and the rotary drive device can flip the clamped battery 180 degrees through the support plate, so that the battery can be flipped onto the corresponding track conveyor to realize the battery flipping and conveying operation. Therefore, the robotic arm only needs to perform the handling action and can perform unlimited flipping operations, which can improve efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A battery flipping device includes a rotary drive device. A rotating shaft is fixed to the drive end of the rotary drive device. A support plate for placing batteries is fixed on the rotating shaft. A vertical plate is fixed to the top of the support plate near the rotating shaft. A rotating device is provided at the end of the support plate away from the vertical plate. The rotating device is used to rotate and push the battery on the top of the support plate to cooperate with the vertical plate to clamp and fix the battery.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating device includes a rotating cylinder fixed to the bearing plate by a connecting member, a connecting shaft fixed to the output end of the rotating cylinder, an L-shaped plate connected to the connecting shaft, and a push plate fixed to the top of the L-shaped plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a through hole is provided on the connecting shaft, one end of the L-shaped plate is inserted into the through hole, and a bolt for abutting the L-shaped plate is threaded onto the connecting shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the L-shaped plate inserted into the through hole has several threaded holes along its length that match the bolts.

[0010] Furthermore, limit plates are fixed on both sides of the bearing plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotary drive device includes a servo motor and a reducer, the output shaft of the servo motor is connected to the input end of the reducer, and the output end of the reducer is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, a first rubber pad is glued to the side of the upright plate that contacts the battery, and a second rubber pad is glued to the side of the push plate that contacts the battery.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a first bearing housing, with the other end of the rotating shaft fixed inside the rotating ring of the first bearing housing.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a second bearing housing, the other end of which is fixed within the rotating ring of the second bearing housing.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The upright plate and push plate of this utility model work together to clamp the battery, and the rotary drive device can rotate the clamped battery 180 degrees through the support plate, so that the battery can be rotated onto the corresponding track conveyor to realize the battery rotation and transportation operation. Therefore, the robotic arm only needs to perform the carrying action and does not need to perform the rotation operation, which can improve efficiency.

[0016] The length of the L-shaped plate passing through the through hole at one end of this utility model can be adjusted according to the size of the corresponding battery, thereby adjusting the distance between the push plate and the support plate, and thus ensuring that after the push plate rotates, the push plate can cooperate with the upright plate to clamp and fix the battery.

[0017] The bolt of this invention can be screwed into the threaded hole to fix the position of the L-shaped plate, thereby ensuring that the position of the push plate does not change. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a battery reversing device according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating device structure of a battery flipping device according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the connecting shaft and the L-shaped plate of a battery flipping device according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the battery clamping mechanism of a battery flipping device according to the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Rotary drive device; 101. Reducer; 102. Servo motor; 2. Rotating shaft; 3. First bearing seat; 4. Bearing plate; 5. Vertical plate; 6. First rubber pad; 7. Limiting plate; 8. Rotary cylinder; 9. Connecting shaft; 10. L-shaped plate; 11. Push plate; 12. Second bearing seat; 13. Second rubber pad; 14. Threaded hole; 15. Bolt; 16. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

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

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

[0027] like Figure 1-4As shown, a battery flipping device includes a rotary drive device 1. A rotating shaft 2 is fixed to the drive end of the rotary drive device 1. A support plate 4 for placing batteries is fixed on the rotating shaft 2. A vertical plate 5 is fixed to the top of the support plate 4 near the rotating shaft 2. A rotating device is provided at the end of the support plate 4 away from the vertical plate 5. The rotating device is used to rotate and push the battery on the top of the support plate 4 to cooperate with the vertical plate 5 to clamp and fix the battery.

[0028] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rotating device includes a rotating cylinder 8, which is fixed to the bottom of the bearing plate 4 by a connecting member. A connecting shaft 9 is fixed to the output end of the rotating cylinder 8, and an L-shaped plate 10 is connected to the connecting shaft 9. A push plate 11 is fixed to the top of the L-shaped plate 10.

[0029] When no battery is placed on the support plate 4, the push plate 11 is located below the support plate 4. When the robotic arm places the battery on top of the support plate, the rotary cylinder 8 operates, causing the connecting shaft 9 to rotate 90 degrees. Under the action of the L-shaped plate 10, the push plate 11 contacts the end of the battery. During this process, the push plate 11 applies force to the battery, causing the other end of the battery to contact the upright plate 5 tightly, so that the upright plate 5 and the push plate 11 cooperate to clamp the battery. Then, the rotary drive device 1 drives the rotating shaft 2 to rotate 180 degrees, thereby flipping the battery 180 degrees through the support plate 4, and thus flipping the battery onto the corresponding track conveyor. Then, by reversing the rotary cylinder 8, the push plate 11 is reset, so that the push plate 11 and the upright plate 4 no longer clamp the battery. Then, the rotary drive device 1 drives the rotating shaft 2 to reverse 180 degrees, thereby resetting the support plate 4. At this time, the flipped battery is located on the track conveyor, and there is no mechanism to obstruct it. Therefore, the track conveyor can transport the flipped battery.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, a through hole 16 is provided on the connecting shaft 9. One end of the L-shaped plate 10 is inserted into the through hole 16. A bolt 15 for abutting the L-shaped plate 10 is threaded onto the connecting shaft 9. By adjusting the length of one end of the L-shaped plate 10 passing through the through hole 16, the distance between the push plate 11 and the bearing plate 4 can be adjusted, thereby ensuring that after the push plate 11 rotates 90 degrees, the push plate 11 can cooperate with the upright plate 5 to clamp and fix the battery. After the position of the L-shaped plate 10 is determined, the personnel can rotate the bolt 15 so that the top of the bolt 15 abuts against the L-shaped plate 10 to fix the position of the L-shaped plate 10.

[0031] The L-shaped plate 10 inserted into the through hole 16 has several threaded holes 14 along its length that match the bolt 15. The bolt 15 can rotate into the threaded holes 14, thereby improving the fixing stability of the L-shaped plate 10. Furthermore, whenever the bolt 15 is screwed into a threaded hole 14, the push plate 11 matches a battery of a corresponding size (meaning that the push plate 11 and the upright plate can clamp the battery). In other words, the threaded holes 14 are based on the size of multiple battery specifications.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, limit plates 7 are fixed on both sides of the bearing plate 4, and the limit plates 7 can prevent the battery from moving left and right.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the rotary drive device 1 includes a servo motor 102 and a reducer 101. The output shaft of the servo motor 102 is connected to the input end of the reducer 101, and the output end of the reducer 101 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 2. The servo motor 102 can be connected to a servo controller to control the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 2.

[0034] Among them, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the side of the upright plate 5 that contacts the battery is bonded with a first rubber pad 6, and the side of the push plate 11 that contacts the battery is bonded with a second rubber pad 13. Both the first rubber pad 6 and the second rubber pad 13 have good deformation capabilities and can adhere tightly to the surface of the battery after being subjected to force, thereby increasing friction.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a first bearing seat 3, with the other end of the rotating shaft 2 fixed inside the rotating ring of the first bearing seat 3, and a second bearing seat 12, with the other end of the connecting shaft 9 fixed inside the rotating ring of the second bearing seat 12. The first bearing seat 3 and the second bearing seat 12 can be fixed to the frame of the crawler conveyor respectively, so that both ends of the rotating shaft 2 and the connecting shaft 9 are fixed.

[0036] The working principle is as follows: The device is fixed at the entrance of the tracked conveyor. When the robotic arm places the battery on top of the support plate 4, the rotary cylinder 8 operates, causing the connecting shaft 9 to rotate 90 degrees. Under the action of the L-shaped plate 10, the push plate 11 contacts the end of the battery. During this process, the push plate 11 applies force to the battery, causing the other end of the battery to tightly contact the upright plate 5, allowing the upright plate 5 and the push plate 11 to cooperate in clamping the battery. Next, the rotary drive device 1 is controlled to operate, driving the rotating shaft 2 to rotate 180 degrees, thereby flipping the battery 180 degrees through the support plate 4, thus flipping the battery onto the corresponding tracked conveyor. Next, the rotary cylinder 8 is controlled to reverse 90 degrees, resetting the push plate 11, so that the push plate 11 and the upright plate 4 no longer clamp the battery. Then, the rotary drive device 1 drives the rotating shaft 2 to reverse 180 degrees, resetting the support plate 4. At this point, the flipped battery is located on the tracked conveyor without any obstruction, allowing the tracked conveyor to transport the flipped battery.

[0037] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent transformations or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery flipping device, comprising a rotary drive device (1), wherein a rotating shaft (2) is fixed to the drive end of the rotary drive device (1), characterized in that: A support plate (4) for placing batteries is fixed on the rotating shaft (2). A vertical plate (5) is fixed on the top of the support plate (4) near the rotating shaft (2). A rotating device is provided at the end of the support plate (4) away from the vertical plate (5). The rotating device is used to rotate and push the battery on the top of the support plate (4) to cooperate with the vertical plate (5) to clamp and fix the battery.

2. The battery reversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating device includes a rotating cylinder (8) fixed to the bearing plate (4) by a connector. The output end of the rotating cylinder (8) is fixed with a connecting shaft (9). An L-shaped plate (10) is connected to the connecting shaft (9). A push plate (11) is fixed to the top of the L-shaped plate (10).

3. A battery reversing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting shaft (9) has a through hole (16), one end of the L-shaped plate (10) is inserted into the through hole (16), and the connecting shaft (9) is threaded with a bolt (15) for abutting the L-shaped plate (10).

4. A battery reversing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The L-shaped plate (10) inserted into the through hole (16) has several threaded holes (14) along its length that match the bolt (15).

5. A battery reversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting plates (7) are fixed on both sides of the bearing plate (4).

6. A battery reversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary drive device (1) includes a servo motor (102) and a reducer (101). The output shaft of the servo motor (102) is connected to the input end of the reducer (101), and the output end of the reducer (101) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (2).

7. A battery reversing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the upright plate (5) in contact with the battery is glued with a first rubber pad (6), and the side of the push plate (11) in contact with the battery is glued with a second rubber pad (13).

8. A battery reversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first bearing housing (3), and the other end of the rotating shaft (2) is fixed inside the rotating ring of the first bearing housing (3).

9. A battery reversing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a second bearing housing (12), the other end of which is fixed inside the rotating ring of the second bearing housing (12).

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