Laminating machine and laminating apparatus

Abstract

This application relates to a stacking machine and stacking equipment. The stacking machine includes: a stacking mechanism, which includes a stacking table; at least one conveying mechanism, which is arranged along a first direction and used to convey workpieces; at least one handling mechanism, which includes a base arranged along a second direction on the side of the stacking table, and a straightening platform movably arranged on the base; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the base has a straightening position and a stacking position near the conveying mechanism and the stacking table, respectively; the straightening platform can reciprocate between the straightening position and the stacking position to transport the workpiece to the stacking table. The solution provided by this application can meet the requirements of high-cycle and high-reliability battery manufacturing by reconfiguring the material flow path and component coordination mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery technology, and in particular to stacking machines and stacking equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In lithium-ion battery manufacturing, the stacking process is a core component that determines the energy density, safety, and cycle life of the cells. As a key piece of equipment in this process, the efficiency and reliability of the stacking machine directly impact battery production capacity and quality.

[0003] In related technologies, stacking machines employ a "symmetrical layout" (mirror-image distribution of positive and negative electrode components) centered on the stacking stage to improve stacking efficiency. However, this arrangement has the following drawbacks: 1. Low space utilization: Fixed alignment tables occupy redundant area, hindering the compact design of equipment.

[0004] 2. Risk of motion interference: The cross-zone operation of the outer / inner suction cups causes stroke overlap, increasing the amount of ineffective stroke. When running at high speed, the movement of multiple suction cups is prone to interference, affecting the stacking cycle.

[0005] Therefore, existing stacking machines are constrained by the rigidity of their symmetrical architecture, presenting technical obstacles in terms of space optimization, dynamic function reuse, and human-machine engineering collaboration. A novel layout method is urgently needed to meet the demands of high-cycle, high-reliability battery manufacturing. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address or partially address the problems existing in related technologies, this application provides a stacking machine and stacking equipment that can meet the requirements of high-cycle and high-reliability battery manufacturing by reconstructing the material flow path and component coordination mechanism.

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a stacking machine, comprising: A stacking mechanism, wherein the stacking mechanism includes a stacking table; At least one conveying mechanism, wherein at least one of the conveying mechanisms is arranged along a first direction and is used to convey a workpiece; At least one conveying mechanism, the at least one conveying mechanism including a base disposed on the side of the stacking table along a second direction, and a straightening table movably disposed on the base; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the base is provided with a straightening position and a stacking position near the conveying mechanism and the stacking table respectively; the straightening table can reciprocate between the straightening position and the stacking position to transport the workpiece to the stacking table.

[0008] As an optional embodiment, the conveying mechanism further includes: A first frame is mounted above the conveying mechanism along the second direction relative to the stacking table; A first adsorption component is movably disposed on the side of the first frame near the base and is used to transport the workpiece from the conveying mechanism to the alignment position.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, the conveying mechanism further includes: The second frame is mounted above the base along the first direction relative to the stacking table; The second adsorption component is movably disposed on the side of the second frame near the stacking table, and is used to transport qualified workpieces from the stacking position to the stacking table and / or discard unqualified workpieces at the stacking position.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, the base is also provided with a waste discharge position near the stacking position, and the conveying mechanism further includes a waste discharge component movably disposed on the base. The waste discharge component can reciprocate between the stacking position and the waste discharge position to transport the defective workpieces discarded by the second adsorption component at the stacking position to the waste discharge position.

[0011] As an optional embodiment, the stacking machine includes two conveying mechanisms, which are arranged side by side on the same side of the stacking table along the first direction.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, the two conveying mechanisms have the same conveying direction.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, the stacking machine includes two conveying mechanisms, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the stacking table along the second direction, and the two conveying mechanisms correspond to the two conveying mechanisms respectively.

[0014] As an optional embodiment, the transport mechanism corresponding to the transport mechanism farther from the stacking table in the two transport mechanisms further includes a buffer platform. The buffer platform is located on the same side of the first frame as the first adsorption component and is used to buffer the workpiece transported by the first adsorption component.

[0015] As an optional embodiment, the conveying mechanism corresponding to the conveying mechanism farther from the stacking table in the two conveying mechanisms further includes a third adsorption component. The third adsorption component is close to the buffer table and located on the same side of the first frame as the buffer table. The third adsorption component is movably disposed on the first frame and is used to transport the workpiece buffered by the buffer table to the alignment position.

[0016] A second aspect of this application provides a stacking device, including a plurality of the aforementioned stacking machines, wherein the plurality of stacking machines are arranged side by side along a first direction, and two adjacent stacking machines form a first maintenance channel along a second direction.

[0017] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial results: In this application, the alignment table is no longer a simple platform, but a dynamic unit integrating three core functions: positioning, detection, and conveying. The alignment table moves between the alignment position and the stacking position, performing different functions at different locations and times; for example, it acts as a detection station at the alignment position, a conveyor during movement, and a feeding station at the stacking position. Furthermore, the alignment table undertakes the main linear conveying function. Its movement replaces the travel of the outer suction cup from the conveying mechanism to the alignment position, and the travel of the inner suction cup from the alignment position to the stacking position, in related technologies, shortening the travel of the moving mechanism and increasing the cycle speed. Moreover, because the alignment table is integrated into the base and moves along a secondary direction, the layout of the entire device can be more linear, freeing it from the rigid constraints of symmetrical layouts and making it easier to achieve modular and compact designs.

[0018] In this application, other moving parts of the handling mechanism (such as the adsorption component) only need to perform simple "picking" and "placing" short-distance movements at the two points where the alignment table is moved into place (alignment position and stacking position). The range of motion of other moving parts is limited to outside the alignment position and stacking position, avoiding the intersection of the movement trajectories of other moving parts, eliminating movement interference, and meeting the requirements of high-cycle and high-reliability battery manufacturing.

[0019] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of a wafer stacker as shown in related technologies; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the stacking machine shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a top view of the stacking machine shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a front view of the stacking machine shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a left view of the stacking machine shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a right view of the stacking machine shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] In the diagram, 1 is the stacking mechanism; 10 is the stacking table; 2 is the conveying mechanism; 3 is the handling mechanism; 30 is the base; 300 is the alignment position; 301 is the stacking position; 302 is the waste discharge position; 31 is the alignment table; 32 is the first frame; 33 is the first adsorption component; 34 is the second frame; 35 is the second adsorption component; 36 is the waste discharge component; 37 is the buffer table; 38 is the third adsorption component; 4 is the workpiece; and 5 is the first maintenance channel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0024] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0025] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. 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.

[0026] In related technologies, see Figure 1 The stacking machine includes a stacking mechanism 1, which adopts a symmetrical layout centered on a stacking table 10 to improve stacking efficiency. Two conveying mechanisms 2 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the stacking table 10. The positive electrode assembly and the negative electrode assembly are mirror-image distributed with the stacking table 10 as the center. Both the positive electrode assembly and the negative electrode assembly include a aligning platform 31, a first adsorption component 33, a second adsorption component 35, and a waste discharge component 36. The stacking operation principle is as follows: Electrodes are conveyed from the conveying mechanism 2. After the first adsorption component 33, such as the outer suction cup, picks up the electrode from the conveying mechanism 2, it is conveyed to the alignment stage 31. Under the processing of the CCD system, the electrode completes the alignment, positioning, and defect detection on the alignment stage 31. Subsequently, qualified electrode sheets are picked up by the second adsorption component 35, such as the inner suction cup, and conveyed to the stacking stage 10 for stacking; unqualified electrode sheets are picked up by the second adsorption component 35, such as the inner suction cup, and thrown into the waste discharge component 36, such as the NG box.

[0027] However, this arrangement has the following drawbacks: 1. Low space utilization: Fixed alignment tables occupy redundant area, hindering the compact design of equipment.

[0028] 2. Risk of motion interference: The cross-zone operation of the outer / inner suction cups causes stroke overlap, increasing the amount of ineffective stroke. When running at high speed, the movement of multiple suction cups is prone to interference, affecting the stacking cycle.

[0029] Therefore, existing stacking machines are constrained by the rigidity of their symmetrical architecture, presenting technical obstacles in terms of space optimization, dynamic function reuse, and human-machine engineering collaboration. A novel layout method is urgently needed to meet the demands of high-cycle, high-reliability battery manufacturing.

[0030] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a stacking machine that can meet the demands of high-cycle, high-reliability battery manufacturing by reconfiguring the material flow path and component collaboration mechanism.

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] See Figure 2 This application provides a stacking machine, including a stacking mechanism 1, at least one conveying mechanism 2, and at least one handling mechanism 3. The stacking mechanism 1 includes a stacking table 10. The at least one conveying mechanism 2 is arranged along a first direction and is used to convey workpieces 4. The at least one handling mechanism 3 includes a base 30 arranged along a second direction on the side of the stacking table 10, and a straightening platform 31 movably arranged on the base 30. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the base 30 is provided with a straightening position 300 and a stacking position 301 near the conveying mechanism 2 and the stacking table 10. The straightening platform 31 can reciprocate between the straightening position 300 and the stacking position 301 to transport the workpieces 4 to the stacking table 10.

[0033] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 2 is arranged relative to the stacking table 10 along the first direction, occupying the space of one side of the stacking table 10, and the handling mechanism 3 is arranged along the second direction perpendicular to the first direction on the other side of the stacking table 10, occupying the space of the other side of the stacking table 10, thus surrounding the stacking table 10 at the center and improving the integration of the equipment.

[0034] In this embodiment, the alignment table 31 is no longer a simple platform, but a dynamic unit integrating three core functions: positioning, detection, and conveying. The alignment table 31 moves between the alignment position 300 and the stacking position 301, performing different functions at different positions and times. For example, it acts as a detection table at the alignment position, a conveyor during movement, and a feeding table at the stacking position. Furthermore, the alignment table 31 undertakes the main linear conveying function. The movement of the alignment table 31 replaces the travel of the outer suction cup from the conveying mechanism 2 to the alignment position 300 and the travel of the inner suction cup from the alignment position 300 to the stacking position 301 in related technologies, shortening the travel of the moving mechanism and increasing the cycle speed. Moreover, since the alignment table 31 is integrated on the base 30 and moves along the second direction, the layout of the entire device can be more linear, freeing it from the rigid constraints of symmetrical layouts and making it easier to achieve modular and compact designs.

[0035] In this embodiment, other moving parts of the conveying mechanism 3 (such as the adsorption part) only need to perform simple "picking" and "placing" short-distance movements at the two points (alignment position 300 and stacking position 301) where the alignment table 31 is moved into place. The range of motion of other moving parts is limited to outside the alignment position 300 and stacking position 301, avoiding the intersection of the movement trajectories of other moving parts, eliminating movement interference, and meeting the requirements of high-cycle and high-reliability battery manufacturing.

[0036] As an optional embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The conveying mechanism 3 also includes a first frame 32 and a first adsorption component 33. The first frame 32 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 2 in the second direction relative to the stacking table 10. The first adsorption component 33 is movably disposed on the side of the first frame 32 near the base 30 and is used to transport the workpiece 4 from the conveying mechanism 2 to the alignment position 300.

[0037] In related technologies, the outer suction cup and the inner suction cup move at the same horizontal height and in the same direction, and their trajectories are prone to intersecting. However, in this embodiment, the first frame 32 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 2, which allows the main active area of ​​the first adsorption component 33 (from the conveying mechanism 2 to the alignment position 300) to be separated from the main active area of ​​the alignment platform 31 (from the alignment position 300 to the stacking position 301) in the vertical direction.

[0038] The first adsorption component 33 is responsible for picking up material from the conveying mechanism 2 and placing it vertically downwards onto the alignment platform 31 on the upper layer; while the alignment platform 31 is responsible for horizontal conveying on the lower layer. This layout decouples the potentially intersecting planar motion paths into mutually independent vertical and horizontal motions. Moreover, since the first frame 32 is mounted above the conveying mechanism 2 along the second direction (i.e., the direction of movement of the alignment platform 31), the first adsorption component 33 can be precisely positioned directly above the alignment position 300.

[0039] As an optional embodiment, see Figures 2 to 6 The conveying mechanism 3 also includes a second frame 34 and a second adsorption component 35. The second frame 34 is mounted above the base 30 in a first direction relative to the stacking table 10. The second adsorption component 35 is movably disposed on the side of the second frame 34 near the stacking table 10 and is used to transport qualified workpieces 4 from the stacking position 301 to the stacking table 10 and / or discard unqualified workpieces 4 at the stacking position 301.

[0040] In this embodiment, the second frame 34 is erected in another vertical dimension, thereby spatially decoupling the movement plane of the second adsorption component 35 from the movement planes of the first adsorption component 33 and the movable alignment platform 31. This completely avoids movement interference between them at the critical node of the stacking position, which is the fundamental guarantee for high-speed operation. The movement direction of the second adsorption component 35 is consistent with the first direction (transfer direction) and is located between the stacking position 301 and the stacking platform 10, which greatly shortens the movement path of the second adsorption component 35 and realizes rapid and accurate positioning of the electrode from the alignment platform 31 to the stacking platform 10.

[0041] Moreover, this spatially decoupled layout allows the second adsorption component 35 to simultaneously perform the dual functions of "stacking" and "waste removal". When the alignment table 31 moves to the stacking position 301 carrying qualified workpieces (e.g., qualified in appearance and size), the second adsorption component 35 can directly move the qualified workpieces 4 to the stacking table 10. When the alignment table 31 moves to the stacking position 301 carrying unqualified workpieces 4, the second adsorption component 35 can immediately pick them up and discard them at the stacking position 301. The entire movement process is smooth and requires no intervention from other equipment, saving cycle time. Alternatively, when qualified workpieces (e.g., qualified in appearance and size) participate in the stacking action on the stacking table 10, if the alignment of the stacked workpieces does not meet the requirements (e.g., the alignment of the upper and lower workpieces is unqualified), the second adsorption component 35 can adsorb the workpieces on the stacking table 10 and move them to the stacking position 301 for disposal.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 2The base 30 is also provided with a waste discharge position 302 near the stacking position 301. The conveying mechanism 3 also includes a waste discharge component 36 movably disposed on the base 30. The waste discharge component 36 can reciprocate between the stacking position 301 and the waste discharge position 302 to transport the defective workpiece 4 discarded by the second adsorption component 35 at the stacking position 301 to the waste discharge position 302.

[0043] In related technologies, the waste removal component 36 (such as an NG material box) is fixedly installed in a set position. When the second adsorption component 35 discards defective workpieces, it needs to move to the waste removal component 36 to remove the waste. This causes the second adsorption component 35 to be unable to continuously perform the core stacking task, resulting in cycle time loss.

[0044] In this embodiment, by providing a movable waste discharge component 36, when the second adsorption component 35 discards defective parts at the stacking position 301, only a very short "placement" action is needed to throw the waste to the waste discharge component 36 that is already waiting at the stacking position 301. The second adsorption component 35 hardly needs to wait and can immediately be put into the stacking operation of the next qualified workpiece 4.

[0045] Furthermore, the waste removal component 36 can also be movably mounted on the base 30, allowing the base 30 to simultaneously integrate the three core functions of alignment, transition, and waste removal. The alignment platform 31 on the base 30 is responsible for the positioning and conveying of the workpiece, while the waste removal component 36 on the base 30 is responsible for the receiving and transfer of waste materials, making the entire handling mechanism 3 a compact and independent module that is easy to install, debug, and maintain.

[0046] In addition, the waste discharge component 36 and the alignment platform 31 can be driven by two independent drive mechanisms to move relatively independently on the base 30, so that the movement of the two components is independent and does not interfere with each other.

[0047] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The stacking machine includes two conveying mechanisms 2, which are arranged side by side on the same side of the stacking table 10 along a first direction.

[0048] This embodiment of the application arranges two conveying mechanisms 2 side-by-side along the first direction on the same side of the stacking table 10, so that all material inputs are concentrated on one side, which greatly optimizes the planar layout of the equipment and reduces the total floor space occupied by the equipment. Moreover, it lays a structural foundation for the subsequent realization of the coordinated work and cycle balance of the two handling mechanisms 3.

[0049] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 The two transmission mechanisms 2 have the same transmission direction.

[0050] By setting a unified conveying direction, the flow direction of the front and back sections of the production line can be naturally matched, avoiding the detours and chaos that may be caused by opposite directions, and making the material flow of the entire production line smoother.

[0051] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The stacking machine includes two conveying mechanisms 3, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the stacking table 10 along the second direction, and the two conveying mechanisms 3 correspond to the two conveying mechanisms 2 respectively.

[0052] This embodiment of the application achieves parallel stacking of positive and negative electrode sheets by setting up two handling mechanisms 3. The positive and negative electrode sheets can be simultaneously picked up, aligned and transported to the stacking table 10 by their respective handling mechanisms 3 for alternating stacking, thus distributing the processing time of a single electrode sheet in half and greatly improving efficiency. Moreover, each handling mechanism 3 is independently responsible for one type of electrode sheet, avoiding cross-interference between motion control and material management.

[0053] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The transport mechanism 3 corresponding to the transport mechanism 2 that is far away from the stacking table 10 in the two transport mechanisms 2 also includes a buffer table 37. The buffer table 37 and the first adsorption component 33 are located on the same side of the first frame 32 and are used to buffer the workpiece 4 transported by the first adsorption component 33.

[0054] In this embodiment, a buffer stage 37 is added to the transport mechanism 3 that is far away from the stacking stage 10, so that the first adsorption component 33 corresponding to the two transport mechanisms 3 can temporarily store the electrode on the buffer stage 37 under the condition of a relatively long movement, thereby shortening the movement stroke of the first adsorption component 33.

[0055] As a preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The conveying mechanism 3 corresponding to the conveying mechanism 2 that is far away from the stacking table 10 in the two conveying mechanisms 2 also includes a third adsorption component 38. The third adsorption component 38 is close to the buffer table 37 and is located on the same side of the first frame 32 as the buffer table 37. The third adsorption component 38 is movably disposed on the first frame 32 and is used to transport the workpiece 4 buffered by the buffer table 37 to the alignment position 300.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first adsorption component 33 and the third adsorption component 38 work separately, so that both suction cups can perform shorter and faster fixing actions, shortening the movement stroke and waiting time of a single component, thereby achieving a higher local cycle time than a single suction cup reciprocating operation, ensuring that the feeding speed on the side away from the stacking table 10 can keep up with the overall rhythm.

[0057] The stacking machine provided in this embodiment has a stacking table 10 and a waste removal component 36 facing outwards from the second frame 34. The positive and negative electrode conveying mechanism 2 is laterally parallel to the other side of the second frame 34. With the stacking table 10 as the center, the second adsorption components 35 of the positive and negative electrodes are symmetrically distributed laterally. The waste removal components 36 and the alignment platform 31 of the positive and negative electrodes are symmetrically distributed longitudinally along the stacking table 10. The first adsorption components 33 of the positive and negative electrodes are arranged approximately symmetrically above the conveying mechanism 2 and the alignment platform 31 along the longitudinal direction of the stacking table. The entire conveying mechanism 3 presents a "U" shape. Among them, the second adsorption components 35 and the first adsorption components 33 of the positive and negative electrodes are functionally and spatially independent. The functional, spatial, and temporal bridging of the entire stacking process is achieved through the movable waste removal components 36 and the alignment platform 31 of the positive and negative electrodes.

[0058] The working principle of the stacking machine in this embodiment is as follows: 1. The positive electrode sheet is conveyed from the positive electrode conveying mechanism 2 (e.g., a conveyor belt), and the first adsorption component 33 (e.g., an external positive electrode suction cup) picks up the positive electrode sheet from the positive electrode conveying mechanism 2 and conveys it to the alignment position 300. The first adsorption component 33 of the negative electrode picks up the negative electrode sheet from the negative electrode conveying mechanism 2 (e.g., a conveyor belt) and places it on the buffer platform 37. Subsequently, the third adsorption component 38 of the negative electrode picks up the negative electrode sheet from the buffer platform 37 and places it on the alignment position 300 of the negative electrode. 2. After the positive / negative electrode sheets complete the alignment and positioning and defect detection on the alignment platform 31, the alignment platform 31 is driven by a linear motor to move to the stacking position 301; 3. When the electrode sheet is qualified, the second adsorption component 35 picks up the electrode sheet and transports it to the stacking table 10. It works in conjunction with the diaphragm unwinding and the stacking table to complete the Z-stack operation.

[0059] 4. When the electrode is unqualified, the second adsorption component 35 picks up the unqualified electrode from the stacking position 301, the correction platform 31 returns to the correction position 300, the waste discharge component 36 moves to the stacking position 301, the second adsorption component 35 throws the electrode to complete the waste discharge, and then the waste discharge component 36 returns to the waste discharge position 302.

[0060] The stacking machine provided in this application has the following advantages: 1. Improved overall equipment cycle time: The alignment table 31 can move back and forth between the stacking position 301 and the alignment position 300, shortening the travel distance from the first adsorption component 33 to the alignment table 31. The material picking and stacking path of the second adsorption component 35 is also shorter and more direct. The movable waste discharge component 36 shortens the waste discharge path of the second adsorption component 35. The optimization and superposition of the core action paths can significantly improve the circulation speed.

[0061] 2. Improved equipment compactness and optimized division of labor: The "U"-shaped layout spatially separates the main working areas of the first adsorption component 33 and the second adsorption component 35, making their working areas relatively independent, clearly distinguishing the functions of the inner and outer suction cups, avoiding cross-area movement, significantly reducing the risk of multi-axis interference, and improving the robustness of timing control.

[0062] 3. Enhanced maintainability and operability. The outward-facing layout of the waste removal component 36 and the stacking table 10 concentrates waste removal operations and core process monitoring in a directly accessible area, making waste removal extremely convenient, while also facilitating observation of the core stacking process and necessary manual intervention.

[0063] 4. High potential for modularization: The conveyor belt module, positive and negative external suction cups, positive and negative correction / NG movement module, internal suction cup module, and stacking module are relatively independent and can operate in zones, which can improve dynamic reliability, facilitate component standardization, and reduce design, manufacturing and maintenance costs.

[0064] Corresponding to the aforementioned application function implementation method embodiments, this application also provides a stacking device and corresponding embodiments.

[0065] This application embodiment also provides a stacking device, including a plurality of the aforementioned stacking machines, the plurality of stacking machines being arranged side by side along a first direction, and two adjacent stacking machines forming a first maintenance channel 5 along a second direction.

[0066] In this embodiment, the stacking machine is a precision device that requires regular calibration, cleaning, replacement of wear parts (such as suction cups), or handling of abnormal situations such as material jamming.

[0067] Since the conveying mechanism 3 of this application embodiment is set on both sides of the stacking table 10, a first maintenance channel 5 can be set on the outside of the conveying mechanism 3 away from the stacking table 10. When multiple stacking machines are arranged side by side along the first direction, two adjacent stacking machines will naturally form a first maintenance channel 5 along the second direction. When a stacking machine malfunctions, maintenance personnel can directly and quickly reach the problematic equipment through the first maintenance channel 5 to perform diagnosis and repair, which greatly shortens the average repair time.

[0068] In addition, a second maintenance passage can be set on the side of the stacking table relative to the conveying mechanism 2. The second maintenance passage is an exposed space, which makes it convenient for staff to enter and maintain the waste removal component 36.

[0069] The solution of this application has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses; for parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also understand that the actions and modules involved in the specification are not necessarily essential to this application. Furthermore, it is understood that the steps in the method of this application embodiment can be adjusted, combined, and deleted according to actual needs, and the modules in the device of this application embodiment can be combined, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0070] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A stacking machine, characterized in that, include: Stacking mechanism (1), the stacking mechanism (1) includes stacking table (10); At least one conveying mechanism (2), wherein at least one of the conveying mechanisms (2) is arranged along a first direction and is used to convey workpiece (4). At least one conveying mechanism (3), the at least one conveying mechanism (3) includes a base (30) disposed on the side of the stacking table (10) along a second direction, and a straightening table (31) movably disposed on the base (30); the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the base (30) is provided with a straightening position (300) and a stacking position (301) near the conveying mechanism (2) and the stacking table (10); the straightening table (31) can reciprocate between the straightening position (300) and the stacking position (301) to transport the workpiece (4) to the stacking table (10).

2. The stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (3) also includes: The first frame (32) is mounted above the conveying mechanism (2) in the second direction relative to the stacking table (10); The first adsorption component (33) is movably disposed on the side of the first frame (32) near the base (30) and is used to transport the workpiece (4) from the conveying mechanism (2) to the alignment position (300).

3. The stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (3) also includes: The second frame (34) is mounted above the base (30) in the first direction relative to the stacking table (10); The second adsorption component (35) is movably disposed on the side of the second frame (34) near the stacking table (10) and is used to transport qualified workpieces (4) from the stacking position (301) to the stacking table (10) and / or discard unqualified workpieces (4) at the stacking position (301).

4. The stacking machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base (30) is also provided with a waste discharge position (302) near the stacking position (301). The conveying mechanism (3) also includes a waste discharge component (36) movably disposed on the base (30). The waste discharge component (36) can reciprocate between the stacking position (301) and the waste discharge position (302) to transport the defective workpiece (4) discarded by the second adsorption component (35) at the stacking position (301) to the waste discharge position (302).

5. The stacking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stacking machine includes two conveying mechanisms (2), which are arranged side by side on the same side of the stacking table (10) along the first direction.

6. The stacking machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two conveying mechanisms (2) have the same conveying direction.

7. The stacking machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The stacking machine includes two transport mechanisms (3), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the stacking table (10) along the second direction, and the two transport mechanisms (3) correspond to the two conveying mechanisms (2) respectively.

8. The stacking machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (3) corresponding to the transport mechanism (2) that is far from the stacking table (10) of the two transport mechanisms (2) also includes a buffer table (37). The buffer table (37) and the first adsorption component (33) are located on the same side of the first frame (32) and are used to buffer the workpiece (4) transported by the first adsorption component (33).

9. The stacking machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (3) corresponding to the transport mechanism (2) that is far from the stacking table (10) of the two transport mechanisms (2) further includes a third adsorption component (38). The third adsorption component (38) is close to the buffer table (37) and is located on the same side of the first frame (32) as the buffer table (37). The third adsorption component (38) is movably disposed on the first frame (32) and is used to transport the workpiece (4) buffered by the buffer table (37) to the alignment position (300).

10. A stacking device, characterized in that, The invention includes multiple stacking machines as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the multiple stacking machines are arranged side by side along the first direction, and two adjacent stacking machines form a first maintenance channel (5) along the second direction.

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