A gluing device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the production and manufacturing technical field of battery belongs to, disclose a gluing device. Gluing device is used for material's gluing, specifically includes frame, loading position, gluing mechanism, conveying mechanism and material taking mechanism. Frame, loading position is located in frame, and loading position is used for placing material, gluing mechanism is located in frame, and is located the downstream of loading position, and gluing mechanism is used for to material gluing, conveying mechanism is located in frame, material taking mechanism is used for moving material located in loading position to gluing mechanism, and material taking mechanism rotates material to preset angle, and places on conveying mechanism, and conveying mechanism conveys material to gluing mechanism. Through the utility model, can avoid the artificial operation of intermediate link and introduce the uncertainty factor, promote the automation integration degree and overall production efficiency of whole technological process.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The serpentine plate is a key component in new energy power battery systems, typically used as a core component of the thermal management system between battery cells. Its cross-section is often wavy, and the internal cooling medium allows for effective temperature control of the cells, ensuring the battery pack operates within its optimal temperature range. With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, higher demands are placed on the energy density, safety performance, and lifespan of power batteries. As a core component affecting battery thermal management efficiency, the manufacturing quality of the serpentine plate directly impacts the overall performance and safety of the battery system.

[0003] In the current battery manufacturing process, the bonding of the serpentine plate to the battery cell requires a precise adhesive application process.

[0004] However, existing serpentine sheet gluing processes generally suffer from low levels of automation integration. Furthermore, the manual operation in intermediate stages introduces uncertainties, resulting in low overall processing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a glue application device to improve the automation integration and glue application efficiency of the glue application device.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An adhesive application apparatus for applying adhesive to materials, comprising:

[0008] frame;

[0009] A loading position is provided on the frame, and the loading position is used to place the material.

[0010] An adhesive application mechanism is provided on the frame and located downstream of the loading position. The adhesive application mechanism is used to apply adhesive to the material.

[0011] A conveying mechanism is provided on the frame;

[0012] The material handling mechanism is used to move the material located at the loading position to the glue coating mechanism. The material handling mechanism rotates the material to a preset angle and places it on the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism transports the material to the glue coating mechanism.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the above embodiments are as follows:

[0014] In the above embodiments of this utility model, the material is picked up from the loading position by the material-picking mechanism, flipped to a preset angle, and placed on the conveying mechanism. Simultaneously, the conveying mechanism transports the material to the gluing position of the gluing mechanism, where the gluing operation is performed. The entire process is highly automated and integrated, avoiding the uncertainties introduced by manual operation in intermediate stages and improving overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive application device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the tray and materials provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side view of the tray and materials provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 100. Materials;

[0021] 1. Loading position; 11. Pallet; 111. Base plate; 112. Enclosure frame; 113. Space; 114. Limiting groove;

[0022] 2. Glue application mechanism;

[0023] 3. Conveying mechanism; 31. Conveyor belt; 32. Divider; 33. Dividing area;

[0024] 4. Material handling mechanism;

[0025] 5. Rack;

[0026] 6. Test items. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0031] Please see the appendix Figure 1 This embodiment relates to an adhesive coating device for coating material 100, specifically including a loading station 1, an adhesive coating mechanism 2, a conveying mechanism 3, and a picking mechanism 4. The loading station 1 is used to place material 100; the adhesive coating mechanism 2 is used to apply adhesive to material 100; the picking mechanism 4 is used to move material 100 located at the loading station 1 to the adhesive coating mechanism 2, the picking mechanism 4 rotates material 100 to a preset angle and places it on the conveying mechanism 3, and the conveying mechanism 3 conveys material 100 to the adhesive coating mechanism 2.

[0032] It should be noted that the material 100 involved in this embodiment is a cold plate used for heat exchange of cylindrical batteries. Although this is used as an example, those skilled in the art should understand that the material 100 involved in this embodiment is not limited to this cold plate. For other processes and production lines that require adhesive coating, this adhesive coating device can also be directly adapted or adapted to ensure that the adaptability of the adhesive coating device is not affected.

[0033] In cylindrical battery heat exchange systems, the cold plate has a continuous wavy structure, often referred to as a "serpentine plate".

[0034] The role of the cold plate in a battery system is crucial, primarily in terms of thermal management and structural reinforcement. Batteries continuously generate heat during charging and discharging; excessively high temperatures or large temperature differences within the module can lead to performance degradation, shortened lifespan, and even serious safety issues such as thermal runaway. The thermal management system, comprised of the cold plate, efficiently dissipates the heat generated by the battery through refrigerant circulation. Besides thermal management, the cold plate also serves as an important structural component. By firmly bonding the battery to the cold plate using structural adhesive, all individual battery cells are "bundled" into a robust whole. This design fully utilizes the inherent strength of the battery casing, working in conjunction with the cold plate to significantly improve the mechanical strength and vibration and shock resistance of the entire battery module. Simultaneously, this integrated design reduces additional structural components, contributing to improved energy density and space utilization of the battery pack.

[0035] The cold plate can contain a refrigerant, which cools the battery cells through a phase change. The refrigerant can be a gas, solid, or liquid. Liquid refrigerants can also contain liquids with high specific heat capacity, such as water, as coolants to achieve liquid cooling of the battery cells.

[0036] Among the various types of cold plates, air-cooled plates using gas as the refrigerant and liquid-cooled plates using liquid as the refrigerant are widely used. Air-cooled plates are located at the bottom of the housing, connecting to the bottom of the side walls to form a sealed housing structure. They can be fixed to the side walls using nuts or similar methods. To create an airflow cavity within the housing, a bottom plate is placed inside a barrel-shaped structure. Because the bottom of the battery is flat, the bottom plate needs to be parallel to the air-cooled plate, with a gap between them. This allows the bottom plate, side walls, and air-cooled plate to collectively form the airflow cavity. Liquid-cooled plates have liquid cooling channels, which can have various shapes, such as "U," "U-shaped," or "S-shaped." Optionally, liquid-cooled plates also include inlet and outlet ports, both of which are connected to a collector for the inlet and outlet of the heat exchange medium. Liquid cooling plates can be made of materials with a certain degree of hardness and strength (such as stainless steel). This makes the liquid cooling plate less prone to deformation when the battery cell is subjected to pressure or impact, allowing the cell to have higher structural strength and improved safety. Compared to air-cooled plates, liquid cooling plates have higher heat exchange efficiency, can more effectively control the battery's operating temperature, and significantly reduce the temperature difference between individual battery cells, ensuring the battery operates within its optimal temperature range (e.g., 25℃~40℃), thereby guaranteeing its performance, safety, and lifespan.

[0037] Liquid cooling plates can be made of various materials, including but not limited to metals such as copper, iron, aluminum, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys. Non-metallic materials such as nylon and plastics can also be used.

[0038] Specifically, this adhesive coating device also includes a frame 5. The feeding station 1, the adhesive coating mechanism 2, and the conveying mechanism 3 are all located on the frame 5. The material handling mechanism 4 can be independently installed outside the frame 5 or directly installed on the frame 5. The location of the material handling mechanism 4 can be selected based on the compactness and space requirements of the entire adhesive coating device. The frame 5 is the supporting foundation of the adhesive coating device. The frame 5 is usually made of cast steel structure or welded steel plate and is fixed to the foundation with anchor bolts to ensure vibration resistance. To accommodate different material sizes, the frame 5 can be designed as a modular structure, such as adjustable-width columns or an extension platform.

[0039] Loading station 1 is the starting point for material 100 to enter the adhesive coating process, and its level of automation determines production efficiency. Loading station 1 can be flexibly configured into automatic or manual mode. Automatic loading mechanisms can be used to feed material 100 into loading station 1. These mechanisms can employ belt conveyor systems, such as motor-driven rubber or metal belts, to continuously transport material 100 to loading station 1. Alternatively, a six-axis robot with vision positioning can be used to precisely grasp material 100, reducing manual intervention. Pneumatic components can also be used to push material 100 to loading station 1; this method is suitable for lightweight and regularly shaped materials. When production batches are small, manual feeding can be implemented. A manual feeding port is provided on the side of the frame 5, allowing manual pushing of material 100 into loading station 1. The specific automatic and manual modes can be adjusted adaptively according to production rhythm and efficiency.

[0040] The adhesive coating mechanism 2 is the core of this adhesive coating device, and its design must ensure the uniformity of the adhesive line and the accuracy of the adhesive quantity. Specifically, it can employ either a contact adhesive coating machine or a non-contact adhesive coating machine. The contact adhesive coating machine utilizes an adjustable scraper and an adhesive roller to form a narrow slit, through which the adhesive is evenly coated onto the surface of the material 100, suitable for high-viscosity epoxy resin colloids. The non-contact adhesive coating machine has a spraying system that uses air pressure to atomize the adhesive before spraying. Through precise three-dimensional path control, it can accurately spray onto the coating location. The nozzle speed and pressure are dynamically adjusted by a PLC.

[0041] The glue application mechanism 2 can complete the double-sided glue application of the material 100.

[0042] Specifically, the robotic arm of the material handling mechanism 4 can clamp the material 100 located on the platform of the gluing mechanism 2 and rotate it 180° to flip the material 100 over. Then the gluing mechanism 2 applies glue to the other side of the material 100.

[0043] The conveying mechanism 3 connects the material feeding and gluing stations, and needs to balance stability and speed regulation. Depending on the characteristics of the material 100, the conveying mechanism 3 can be a continuous roller conveyor or a belt conveyor. The roller conveyor is driven by a motor to produce a series of parallel rollers, and the roller spacing can be adjusted according to the length of the material 100. The belt conveyor uses a conveyor belt for transmission.

[0044] The material handling mechanism 4 is used to pick up, transfer, and flip the material 100. Specifically, the material handling mechanism 4 has an execution end, a transmission end, and a sensing end. The execution end can be a vacuum suction cup or a mechanical gripper. Vacuum suction cups are suitable for materials 100 with flat surfaces, and the suction cup layout is adjustable to accommodate different sizes. Mechanical grippers are used for irregularly shaped materials 100, employing finger cylinders or servo grippers, with adjustable gripping force to prevent deformation. The flipping posture adjustment can be achieved through the transmission end; specifically, a rotary cylinder can be used to switch the cold plate between a horizontal and vertical position. Alternatively, the material handling mechanism 4 can directly use a robotic arm to perform the picking, transferring, and flipping operations, thus simplifying the intermediate structure. The sensing end uses photoelectric switches or force sensors along the material handling path to avoid interference with other structures.

[0045] In this embodiment, the material 100 on the loading position 1 is picked up by the material picking mechanism 4 and flipped to a preset angle. The material 100 is then rotated and placed horizontally on the conveying mechanism 3. At the same time, the conveying mechanism 3 can transport the material 100 to the gluing position of the gluing mechanism 2, where the gluing mechanism 2 performs the gluing operation. The entire process has a high degree of automation and integration, avoiding the uncertainty introduced by manual operation in intermediate links and improving overall production efficiency.

[0046] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 4 Optionally, the loading position 1 includes a tray 11 on which the material 100 is placed. The tray 11 can be moved to the picking position of the picking mechanism 4.

[0047] Currently, batch feeding can be achieved by placing multiple materials 100 sequentially onto pallets 11. Therefore, regardless of whether manual or automatic feeding is used, pallets 11 can improve feeding efficiency, achieve rapid supply, and reduce waiting time in the production cycle. Furthermore, pre-positioning via pallets 11 can reduce damage and positional deviation of materials 100 during handling. By setting various pallet 11 structures, different shapes and sizes of materials 100 can be quickly adapted for transport, improving adaptability. Pallets 11 are transported to the picking position of the picking mechanism 4 via high-speed conveyor belts or roller conveyors. Alternatively, handling robots, such as six-axis articulated robots working in conjunction with robotic arms, can be used to grasp and transport pallets 11, thus adapting to situations requiring greater distances and flexible paths.

[0048] Optionally, the pallet 11 includes a base plate 111 and a frame 112 disposed on the base plate 111, the frame 112 enclosing a space 113 for placing materials 100. The materials 100 are partially erected within the space 113.

[0049] Since material 100 is in the form of a cold-rolled plate, the base plate 111 in this embodiment is a rectangular flat plate, formed of stainless steel or other metal materials. Reinforcing ribs or other structures can be added to the bottom of the base plate 111 to improve its strength and rigidity. Meanwhile, the surrounding frame 112 can be fixed to the base plate 111 by threaded connections or welding. The surrounding frame 112 is also a rectangular frame, and its height can be adjusted according to the size of material 100. The surrounding frame 112 mainly serves as a limiting element, facilitating manual or mechanical loading and unloading of material 100 from above. A rectangular space 113 for placing material 100 is formed inside the surrounding frame 112. Multiple materials 100 are erected inside the space 113, with some materials 100 exposed outside the space 113.

[0050] In this embodiment, the pallet 11 with the frame 112 enables the material 100 to be unitized and standardized, improving the efficiency of material 100 transfer. Furthermore, the physical constraints provided by the frame 112 can effectively prevent the material 100 from slipping off the pallet 11 during transport.

[0051] Optionally, part of material 100 is placed outside space 113, and the dimension of the part outside space 113 is D2mm, 20mm≤D2mm≤30mm.

[0052] Specifically, the material 100 is placed outside the space 113 with a dimension D2mm, providing sufficient force application space for the picking mechanism 4. The dimension D2mm should not be too large, as an excessively large D2mm would make it difficult for the frame 112 to effectively limit the movement, and the upright material 100 would easily tip over and fall off when transferred to the pallet 11. Conversely, the dimension D2mm should not be too small either, as an excessively small D2mm would result in insufficient force application area at the execution end of the picking mechanism 4, such as the robotic arm or adsorption structure, making it difficult to ensure the stability of the picking mechanism 4 when moving the material 100. Typically, 20mm ≤ D2mm ≤ 30mm, where the value of D2mm can be 20mm, 20.5mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23mm, 24.5mm, 25mm, 26mm, 28mm, or 30mm. The value can be one of the aforementioned values ​​or any value between 20mm and 30mm. This ensures reliable limiting while further facilitating the operation of the picking mechanism 4 on the material 100.

[0053] Furthermore, at least one set of limiting grooves 114 are provided on the inner wall of the frame 112, and the two ends of the material 100 are respectively placed in the limiting grooves 114.

[0054] Specifically, the limiting groove 114 can be a through groove, that is, a groove structure that completely penetrates the inner wall of the frame 112. Its advantages include simple processing, easy removal of accumulated debris, and suitability for environments with high cleanliness requirements or occasions where the position of the material 100 needs to be observed from the side. The limiting groove 114 can also be a blind groove, that is, a limiting structure with a closed bottom. It provides more comprehensive circumferential support, preventing the material 100 from shifting within the groove. An elastic buffer pad (such as silicone or polyurethane) can also be placed at the bottom of the blind groove to absorb the impact energy when the material 100 is placed, avoiding damage from bumps. Of course, the limiting groove 114 can also be a V-shaped groove, with an angle of inclination typically of 90° or 120°, providing a self-centering effect. It can automatically slide towards the center of the groove bottom under gravity, achieving automatic centering and effectively compensating for minor deviations in the material 100 itself or during placement.

[0055] In this embodiment, by opening limiting grooves 114 on two opposite inner walls of the frame 112, the two ends of the material 100 are respectively inserted into the limiting grooves 114. Even during the process of moving the pallet 11, the material 100 will not move, thus ensuring the stability of the material 100 transfer.

[0056] Optionally, the width of the limiting groove 114 is D0mm, and the thickness of the end of the material 100 is dmm, wherein 1≤D0 / d≤1.5.

[0057] Specifically, in this embodiment, the width D0mm of the limiting groove 114 should be set based on the thickness dmm of the end of the material 100. That is, the width D0mm of the limiting groove 114 and the thickness dmm of the end of the material 100 should not differ too much, otherwise it will be difficult to ensure that the material 100 is stably placed on the tray 11. In addition, the width D0mm of the limiting groove 114 and the thickness dmm of the end of the material 100 should not be too close, otherwise it will be difficult for the material 100 to be smoothly inserted into the limiting groove 114. Usually, 1.5mm≤dmm≤2.5mm, and the value of dmm can be 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.73mm, 1.8mm, 1.95mm, 2.0mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm, 2.4mm or 2.5mm. The value can be one of the aforementioned values ​​or any value between 1.5mm and 2.5mm. Furthermore, 2mm ≤ D0 ≤ 4mm, where D0mm can be 2mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.5mm, 2.85mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 3.7mm, 3.9mm, or 4mm. The value can be one of the aforementioned values ​​or any value between 2mm and 4mm. Further, by limiting 1 ≤ D0 / d ≤ 1.5, both the smoothness of material 100 placement and the stability of material 100 during movement are ensured.

[0058] Optionally, the depth of the limiting groove 114 is hmm, where 35mm≤hmm≤45mm.

[0059] Specifically, the depth of the limiting groove 114 should not be too large, as an excessively large hmm will hinder the material 100 from entering and exiting the limiting groove 114. Conversely, the depth of the limiting groove 114 should not be too small, as an excessively small hmm will reduce the limiting stability of the material 100. Typically, the depth is limited to 35mm ≤ hmm ≤ 45mm, where hmm can be 35mm, 36mm, 37mm, 38.5mm, 39mm, 42mm, 43mm, 44mm, 44.5mm, or 45mm. The value can be one of the aforementioned values ​​or any value between 35mm and 45mm. This ensures that the material 100 can smoothly enter and exit the limiting groove 114 while maintaining stability on the pallet 11, reducing the risk of the material 100 escaping from the limiting groove 114.

[0060] Furthermore, the distance between adjacent materials 100 is D1mm, where 30mm≤D1mm≤40mm.

[0061] Specifically, by limiting the distance D1mm between adjacent materials 100 on the same pallet 11, and ensuring that 30mm ≤ D1mm ≤ 40mm, where D1mm can be 30mm, 31mm, 32mm, 33.5mm, 34mm, 35mm, 36mm, 37mm, 39mm, or 40mm (the values ​​listed above or any value between 30mm and 40mm), the same pallet 11 can hold as many materials 100 as possible, ensuring the utilization rate of space 113. This also ensures that when the material handling mechanism 4 clamps the material 100, there is sufficient space to insert it into the execution end, avoiding interference.

[0062] Optionally, the conveying mechanism 3 includes a conveyor belt 31, on which spacers 32 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the conveying direction, and a separation zone 33 is formed between adjacent spacers 32. The separation zone 33 is used to accommodate material 100. The spacers 32 are evenly arranged on the conveyor belt 31.

[0063] Specifically, the separator 32 can be a fixed separator plate, which is a plate directly mounted on the conveyor belt 31. It is fixed to the conveyor belt 31 with bolts. The height of the separator 32 can be adjusted according to the material 100, and is usually higher than the material 100 to prevent the material 100 from tipping over and falling off during transportation. To further protect the material 100, the edges of the separator 32 can be designed with rounded corners or wrapped with soft rubber strips. The separator 32 can also be dynamically adjustable, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the size of the separation area 33 to accommodate materials 100 of different sizes. Specifically, the separator 32 can be slidably connected to the surface of the conveyor belt 31, and after the position adjustment is completed, the separator 32 is fixed with bolts. In this embodiment, since multiple materials 100 in the same batch are of the same size, the separators 32 are evenly arranged on the conveyor belt 31 to keep the size of the separation area 33 consistent.

[0064] In this embodiment, the separator 32 is a key component of the conveyor belt 31, and its main function is to create orderly, independent spaces on the continuously running conveyor belt 31. By dividing the conveyor belt 31 into multiple partitions 33, precise positioning, intermittent conveying, and collision protection of the material 100 can be achieved, thereby meeting the cycle time requirements of subsequent workstations. The separator 32 needs to comprehensively consider factors such as the shape, weight, conveying speed, and process flow of the material 100.

[0065] Optionally, the material 100 located in the partition 33 is engaged with the partition 32.

[0066] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure can take various forms. For example, a slot can be formed on the separator 32, allowing the material 100 to be snapped into the slots at both ends in the width direction, thus forming a snap-fit. Alternatively, snap-fit ​​ribs can be protruding from the inner wall of the separator 32, allowing the material 100 to abut against the ribs. Furthermore, an elastic clamping element (elastic metal sheet) can be provided on the separator 32, forming elastic claws or clamps. When the material 100 is placed in, the claws elastically deform, thereby gripping the material 100 tightly. The separator 32 can use a C-shaped or U-shaped elastic clamp, and its inner wall can be attached with an anti-slip rubber pad to increase friction and prevent scratching the material 100. Alternatively, a friction self-locking snap-fit ​​can be used, where a high-friction coefficient material, such as polyurethane rubber, silicone, or a patterned anti-slip pad, is pasted or embedded on the contact surface of the separator 32. This significantly increases lateral resistance and prevents the material 100 from sliding. Those skilled in the art can adjust the snap-fit ​​structure according to factors such as the ease of manufacturing and processing and space occupation; this embodiment does not impose any specific limitations.

[0067] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​method forms a repeatable connection state with predetermined constraints. The core function of this mechanism is to eliminate the degree of freedom of the material 100 during the conveying process, preventing it from shifting, rolling or tipping due to inertia, vibration or external interference, thereby ensuring that the material 100 can arrive at the subsequent workstation in a precisely predetermined posture and position.

[0068] Optionally, the adhesive application device includes a detection element 6, which is used to detect the adhesive application status of the material 100 in the adhesive application area. The detection element 6 is used to output an image of the adhesive application area of ​​the material 100.

[0069] Specifically, the inspection piece 6 is mounted on the frame 5, and can employ an optical imaging inspection system. For example, 2D vision inspection uses a high-resolution industrial camera with a ring light source or coaxial light source to capture a planar image of the adhesive coating area. Alternatively, 3D vision inspection uses a high-speed 3D camera to generate three-dimensional point cloud data of the adhesive coating area, adding Z-axis ranging on top of X and Y-axis imaging, achieving an accuracy of 0.02mm. This can simultaneously identify adhesive line breaks, width anomalies, and height overflow issues. Its core advantage lies in converting the adhesive line shape into a three-dimensional image with coordinate information, enabling quantitative analysis of the adhesive volume.

[0070] In this embodiment, the detection element 6 in the glue coating device is the core component for achieving precise control of glue coating quality. It provides data support for real-time monitoring, quality assessment and process optimization of the glue coating process by outputting images of the glue coating area of ​​the material 100.

[0071] Furthermore, the detection component 6 is signal-connected to the material handling mechanism 4, which places the glued material 100 in the completed area or the waiting area according to the glue application status.

[0072] Specifically, the signal connection between the detection component 6 and the material handling mechanism 4 relies on the joint support of hardware interfaces and communication protocols to ensure high-speed and reliable transmission of adhesive application status data. The hardware interface between the two can be a digital I / O interface or a wireless communication module. The adhesive application status includes a qualified state that meets the adhesive application inspection standards and an unqualified state that does not. In a qualified state, the adhesive line is continuous and its width / height meets the tolerance. In an unqualified state, the adhesive line has a partial interruption exceeding the threshold, the adhesive line width is out of tolerance, or burrs, bubbles, or pinholes appear. The completed area is used to place materials 100 that meet the adhesive application inspection standards, while the pending area is used to place materials 100 that do not meet the adhesive application inspection standards.

[0073] In this embodiment, the signal connection between the detection element 6 and the material picking mechanism 4 is the basis for realizing intelligent sorting. The detection element 6 can detect the glue coating state, and the material picking mechanism 4 can sort the materials 100 with different glue coating states to achieve the purpose of classifying the materials 100 that have been glued.

[0074] Optionally, the adhesive applicator also includes a feeding mechanism for conveying the material 100, the feeding mechanism being at least partially located in the finishing area, and the picking mechanism 4 conveying the material 100 from the finishing area to the feeding mechanism.

[0075] In this embodiment, the unloading mechanism can also use a conveyor belt, with part of the conveyor belt located in the finishing area. The robotic arm of the picking mechanism 4 transfers the glued material 100 in the finishing area to the conveyor belt of the unloading mechanism, thereby transferring the material 100 to the next station through the unloading mechanism.

[0076] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gluing device for gluing of a material (100), characterized in that, include: Rack (5); The loading position (1) is located on the frame (5) and is used to place the material (100). The glue application mechanism (2) is located on the frame (5) and downstream of the loading position (1). The glue application mechanism (2) is used to apply glue to the material (100). The conveying mechanism (3) is located on the frame (5); The material picking mechanism (4) is used to move the material (100) located at the loading position (1) to the glue coating mechanism (2). The material picking mechanism (4) rotates the material (100) to a preset angle and places it on the conveying mechanism (3). The conveying mechanism (3) conveys the material (100) to the glue coating mechanism (2).

2. The adhesive applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material (100) is rotated to a preset angle and placed on the conveying mechanism (3) while maintaining a horizontal state.

3. The gluing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The loading position (1) includes a tray (11), the material (100) is placed on the tray (11), and the tray (11) can be moved to the picking position of the picking mechanism (4).

4. The gluing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The pallet (11) includes a base plate (111) and a frame (112) disposed on the base plate (111), the frame (112) enclosing to form a space (113), the space (113) being used to place the material (100).

5. The adhesive applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The material (100) is partially erected within the space (113).

6. The gluing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein At least one set of limiting grooves (114) are provided on the inner walls of the frame (112), and the two ends of the material (100) are respectively placed in the limiting grooves (114).

7. The gluing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The width of the limiting groove (114) is D0mm, and the thickness of the end of the material (100) is dmm, wherein 1≤D0 / d≤1.

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8. The adhesive applicator according to claim 7, characterized in that, 1.5mm≤dmm≤2.5mm, and / or, 2mm≤D0mm≤4mm.

9. The gluing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The depth of the limiting groove (114) is hmm, where 35mm≤hmm≤45mm.

10. The adhesive applicator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance between adjacent materials (100) is D1mm, where 30mm≤D1mm≤40mm.

11. The adhesive applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The material (100) is partially placed outside the space (113), and the dimension of the material outside the space (113) is D2mm, 20mm≤D2mm≤30mm.

12. The gluing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The conveying mechanism (3) includes a conveyor belt (31), on which a plurality of separators (32) are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction, and a separation area (33) is formed between adjacent separators (32), the separation area (33) being used to accommodate the material (100).

13. The gluing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein Multiple separators (32) are evenly arranged on the conveyor belt (31), and the material (100) located in the separation zone (33) engages with the separators (32).

14. The gluing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The adhesive applicator includes a detection element (6), which is used to detect the adhesive application status of the material (100) in the adhesive application area. The detection element (6) can output an image of the adhesive application area of ​​the material (100).

15. The adhesive applicator according to claim 14, characterized in that, The detection component (6) is signal-connected to the material taking mechanism (4), and the material taking mechanism (4) places the glued material (100) in the completed area or the waiting area according to the glue application status.

16. The adhesive applicator according to claim 15, characterized in that, The completed area contains the material (100) that has met the adhesive coating test standard, and the unprocessed area contains the material (100) that has not met the adhesive coating test standard.

17. The gluing apparatus of claim 15, wherein The adhesive applicator also includes a feeding mechanism for conveying the material (100), the feeding mechanism being at least partially located in the finishing area, and the material receiving mechanism (4) conveying the material (100) in the finishing area to the feeding mechanism.

18. The adhesive applicator according to any one of claims 1-17, characterized in that, The adhesive coating mechanism (2) is used for double-sided adhesive coating of the material (100), which is a serpentine cold plate used for heat exchange of cylindrical batteries.

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