Laser welding apparatus for battery tab processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of laser welding equipment for battery connecting piece processing, it relates to the technical field of equipment for battery connecting piece processing, and the laser welding equipment for battery connecting piece processing includes workbench, feeding mechanism, carousel mechanism, material taking and moving mechanism, for the welding mechanism that connecting piece is welded on battery, for the discharge mechanism that battery is discharged after welding;The feeding mechanism has spacing component for the spacing of connecting piece, and the material taking and moving mechanism moves and carries connecting piece on spacing component to carousel mechanism;By adopting feeding mechanism, material taking and moving mechanism, carousel mechanism, welding mechanism and discharge mechanism automation has realized the feeding, moving, movement, welding and discharge of connecting piece, improve welding efficiency and welding accuracy;By adopting spacing component, the spacing of connecting piece is realized, it is convenient for material taking and moving mechanism to accurately move connecting piece to carousel, improve the accuracy of welding position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of equipment for processing battery connectors, and in particular to a laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors. Background Technology

[0002] In battery production, the welding of battery connectors is a crucial step. Existing battery connector welding equipment suffers from numerous problems and struggles to meet actual production demands. The lack of effective positioning measures during the feeding process leads to positional deviations in the connectors, resulting in inaccurate subsequent material handling and welding operations, thus reducing production efficiency and product quality. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a laser welding device for battery connector processing to meet practical application requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology and its main objective is to provide a laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors. This equipment achieves precise feeding of connectors by setting a limiting component, and achieves precise transfer, welding and unloading of connectors by employing a material handling and transfer mechanism, a welding mechanism and an unloading mechanism, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a laser welding equipment for processing battery connecting pieces, comprising a worktable, a feeding mechanism for feeding connecting pieces, a turntable mechanism for moving batteries, a material handling and transfer mechanism for transferring connecting pieces to the turntable mechanism, a welding mechanism for welding connecting pieces to batteries, and a material discharge mechanism for discharging the welded batteries. The turntable mechanism is mounted on the worktable; the material handling and transfer mechanism is located between the feeding mechanism and the turntable mechanism; the material handling and transfer mechanism, the welding mechanism, and the material discharge mechanism are sequentially distributed along the rotation direction of the turntable mechanism; the feeding mechanism has a limiting component for limiting the connecting pieces, and the material handling and transfer mechanism transfers the connecting pieces on the limiting component to the turntable mechanism.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment: the welding mechanism includes a horizontal drive assembly, a vertical drive assembly, a vertical drive assembly, a dust collection component, and a laser welding head. The vertical drive assembly is installed at the output end of the horizontal drive assembly, the vertical drive assembly is installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly, and both the dust collection component and the laser welding head are installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the feeding mechanism further includes a vibratory plate and a direct vibratory feeder, wherein the direct vibratory feeder is located at the discharge end of the vibratory plate and the limiting component is located at the discharge end of the direct vibratory feeder.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment: the limiting component includes a material seat, a limiting drive cylinder, and a limiting slider. The material seat is installed at the discharge end of the direct vibrating feeder, the limiting drive cylinder is installed on the side of the material seat, and the limiting slider is installed at the output end of the limiting drive cylinder. The limiting slider is movably located in the material seat.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment: the material holder has a material groove for accommodating the connecting piece, and the front end of the material holder has a stop for fixing the connecting piece to a limited position. The limiting drive cylinder drives the limiting slider to move and limit the connecting piece at the discharge end of the direct vibration feeder to the front end of the material groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment: the material handling and transfer mechanism includes a longitudinal drive assembly, a transverse drive assembly, a vertical drive assembly, and a material handling component. The transverse drive assembly is installed at the output end of the longitudinal drive assembly, the vertical drive assembly is installed at the output end of the transverse drive assembly, and the material handling component is installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment: the discharge mechanism includes a longitudinal discharge drive component, a vertical discharge drive component, and a suction component. The vertical discharge drive component is installed at the output end of the longitudinal discharge drive component, and the suction component is installed at the output end of the vertical discharge drive component.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment: both the longitudinal discharge drive assembly and the vertical discharge drive assembly include a discharge drive cylinder and a discharge slider. The discharge slider is installed at the output end of the discharge drive cylinder, and the suction element is installed on the discharge slider of the vertical discharge drive assembly.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution, by adopting a feeding mechanism, a material handling and transfer mechanism, a turntable mechanism, a welding mechanism, and a discharging mechanism, the feeding, transfer, movement, welding, and discharging of the connecting pieces are automated, which improves welding efficiency and welding accuracy and reduces labor costs. By using a limiting component to limit the connecting pieces, it is easy for the material handling and transfer mechanism to accurately move the connecting pieces into the turntable, thereby improving the accuracy of the welding position.

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting component of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material handling and transfer mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the welding mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material discharge mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0020] In the diagram: 10. Workbench; 20. Feeding mechanism; 21. Vibratory feeder; 22. Direct vibratory feeder; 23. Limiting component; 231. Material holder; 232. Limiting drive cylinder; 233. Limiting slider; 234. Material trough;

[0021] 235. Stop; 30. Turntable mechanism; 40. Material handling and transfer mechanism; 41. Longitudinal drive assembly; 42. Lateral drive assembly; 43. Vertical drive assembly; 44. Material handling component; 50. Welding mechanism; 51. Lateral drive assembly; 52. Longitudinal drive assembly; 53. Vertical drive assembly; 54. Dust collection component; 55. Laser welding head; 60. Discharge mechanism; 61. Longitudinal discharge drive assembly; 62. Vertical discharge drive assembly; 63. Material suction component. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This utility model is as follows Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a laser welding device for processing battery connectors includes a worktable 10, a feeding mechanism 20 for feeding connectors, a turntable mechanism 30 for moving batteries, a picking and transferring mechanism 40 for transferring connectors to the turntable mechanism 30, a welding mechanism 50 for welding connectors to batteries, and a discharging mechanism 60 for discharging the welded batteries.

[0023] The turntable mechanism 30 is mounted on the worktable 10; the material handling and transfer mechanism 40 is located between the feeding mechanism 20 and the turntable mechanism 30; the material handling and transfer mechanism 40, the welding mechanism 50 and the discharge mechanism 60 are distributed sequentially along the rotation direction of the turntable mechanism 30; the feeding mechanism 20 has a limiting component 23 for limiting the connecting piece, and the material handling and transfer mechanism 40 transfers the connecting piece on the limiting component 23 to the turntable mechanism 30.

[0024] The feeding mechanism 20 feeds the connecting pieces, and the limiting component 23 limits the connecting pieces; the material handling and transfer mechanism 40 transfers the limited connecting pieces to the battery position on the turntable mechanism 30; the turntable mechanism 30 drives the battery and connecting pieces to the position of the welding mechanism 50; the welding mechanism 50 welds the battery and connecting pieces.

[0025] After welding is completed, the unloading mechanism discharges 60 pairs of welded batteries.

[0026] By employing a feeding mechanism 20, a material handling and transfer mechanism 40, a turntable mechanism 30, a welding mechanism 50, and a discharging mechanism 60, the feeding, transfer, movement, welding, and discharging of the connecting pieces are automated, improving welding efficiency and precision while reducing labor costs. By using a limiting component 23 to limit the connecting pieces, the material handling and transfer mechanism 40 can accurately move the connecting pieces to the turntable, improving the accuracy of the welding position.

[0027] The feeding mechanism 20 also includes a vibratory plate 21 and a direct vibratory feeder 22. The direct vibratory feeder 22 is located at the discharge end of the vibratory plate 21, and the limiting component 23 is located at the discharge end of the direct vibratory feeder 22. The vibratory plate 21 can arrange and transport the connecting pieces in an orderly manner, and the direct vibratory feeder 22 further transports the connecting pieces stably to the limiting component 23, realizing continuous and efficient feeding of the connecting pieces and providing a stable material supply for subsequent processing.

[0028] The limiting component 23 includes a material holder 231, a limiting drive cylinder 232, and a limiting slider 233. The material holder 231 is installed at the discharge end of the direct vibration feeder 22, the limiting drive cylinder 232 is installed on the side of the material holder 231, and the limiting slider 233 is installed at the output end of the limiting drive cylinder 232. The limiting slider 233 is movably located in the material holder 231. The limiting component 23 precisely limits the connecting piece, ensuring that the connecting piece is accurately positioned at the front end of the material groove 234, preventing the connecting piece from shifting position before being picked up, and providing a guarantee for the material picking and transfer mechanism 40 to accurately grasp the connecting piece. This improves the accuracy and reliability of the feeding, thereby improving the overall processing quality and efficiency.

[0029] The feeder 231 has a feed groove 234 for accommodating the connecting piece, and the front end of the feeder 231 has a stop 235 for fixing the connecting piece to a limit position. The limit drive cylinder 232 drives the limit slider 233 to movably limit the connecting piece at the discharge end of the direct vibrating feeder 22 to the front end of the feed groove 234.

[0030] The material handling and transfer mechanism 40 includes a longitudinal drive assembly 41, a transverse drive assembly 42, a vertical drive assembly 43, and a material handling component 44. The transverse drive assembly 42 is installed at the output end of the longitudinal drive assembly 41, the vertical drive assembly 43 is installed at the output end of the transverse drive assembly 42, and the material handling component 44 is installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly 43. The longitudinal, transverse, and vertical drive assemblies 43 cooperate with each other, enabling the material handling component 44 to move flexibly in three-dimensional space, accurately grab the connecting piece from the limiting assembly 23, and transfer it to the battery on the turntable mechanism 30. This achieves precise transfer of the connecting piece and improves the automation level and work efficiency in the production process.

[0031] The turntable mechanism 30 includes a rotary drive motor and a rotating disk. The rotating disk is installed at the output end of the rotary drive motor, and the battery is located at the circumference of the rotating disk. The rotary drive motor drives the rotating disk to rotate, which can sequentially transport the battery to the material handling mechanism 40, the welding mechanism 50, and the discharge mechanism 60. This realizes the orderly flow of the battery between different processing stations, making the entire processing process more compact and efficient, and improving the production capacity of the equipment.

[0032] The welding mechanism 50 includes a horizontal drive assembly 51, a vertical drive assembly 52, a vertical drive assembly 53, a dust collection component 54, and a laser welding head 55. The vertical drive assembly 52 is mounted at the output end of the horizontal drive assembly 51, and the vertical drive assembly 53 is mounted at the output end of the vertical drive assembly 52. ​​The dust collection component 54 and the laser welding head 55 are both mounted at the output end of the vertical drive assembly 53. The dust collection component 54 is a vacuum cleaner. The horizontal, vertical, and vertical drive assemblies 53 enable the laser welding head 55 to move precisely in three-dimensional space, performing accurate welding of the connecting piece and the battery, ensuring welding quality. Simultaneously, the dust collection component 54 can promptly remove fumes and impurities generated during the welding process, improving the working environment, reducing the impact of fumes on the laser welding head 55 and operators, and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0033] The transverse drive assembly 51, longitudinal drive assembly 52, vertical drive assembly 53, longitudinal movement drive assembly 41, transverse movement drive assembly 42 and vertical movement drive assembly 43 each include a drive motor, a lead screw and a slide. The lead screw is installed at the output end of the drive motor and rotates with the slide.

[0034] The discharge mechanism 60 includes a longitudinal discharge drive assembly 61, a vertical discharge drive assembly 62, and a suction component 63. The vertical discharge drive assembly 62 is installed at the output end of the longitudinal discharge drive assembly 61, and the suction component 63 is installed at the output end of the vertical discharge drive assembly 62. Both the picking component 44 and the suction component 63 are vacuum suction cups. The longitudinal and vertical discharge drive assemblies 62 work together to enable the suction component 63 to accurately pick up the welded battery and discharge it. The use of vacuum suction cups can firmly adsorb the battery, ensuring the stability and reliability of the discharge process, realizing efficient discharge of the welded battery, and completing the closed loop of the entire processing flow.

[0035] Both the longitudinal discharge drive assembly 61 and the vertical discharge drive assembly 62 include a discharge drive cylinder and a discharge slider. The discharge slider is installed at the output end of the discharge drive cylinder, and the suction component 63 is installed on the discharge slider of the vertical discharge drive assembly 62.

[0036] The connecting piece is limited by the limiting component 23 to ensure that the connecting piece is accurately positioned during the feeding process, which provides a good foundation for subsequent material handling and welding operations, and improves production efficiency and product quality.

[0037] The material handling and transfer mechanism 40 transfers the connecting piece to the turntable mechanism 30 for easy welding operation; the dust extraction component 54 is set up to deal with the fumes generated during the welding process in a timely manner, which not only improves the working environment, but also extends the service life of the laser welding head 55 and improves the welding quality; the material discharge mechanism 60 is designed to quickly and accurately discharge the welded battery, ensuring the smoothness of the overall production.

[0038] The connecting piece is conveyed to the limiting component 23 via the vibratory feeder 21 and the direct vibratory feeder 22. The limiting drive cylinder 232 drives the limiting slider 233 to limit the connecting piece to the front end of the material trough 234. The longitudinal drive component 41, the transverse drive component 42 and the vertical drive component 43 of the material handling and transfer mechanism 40 work together. The material handling component 44 uses a vacuum suction cup to pick up the connecting piece on the limiting component 23 and transfer it to the battery on the rotating disk of the turntable mechanism 30. The rotation drive motor of the turntable mechanism 30 drives the turntable to rotate, conveying the battery and the connecting piece to the welding mechanism 50. The horizontal drive component 51, the vertical drive component 52, and the vertical drive component 53 work together to enable the laser welding head 55 to weld the connecting piece and the battery. At the same time, the dust collection component 54 is activated to handle the fumes generated during welding. After welding is completed, the turntable mechanism 30 transports the welded battery to the discharge mechanism 60. The vertical discharge drive component 61 and the vertical discharge drive component 62 work together, and the suction component 63 uses a vacuum suction cup to pick up the welded battery and discharge it.

[0039] The operating method and principle of the laser welding equipment for battery connector processing are as follows: The feeding mechanism feeds the connector and the limiting component limits the connector; the material handling and transfer mechanism transfers the limited connector to the battery position on the turntable mechanism; the turntable mechanism drives the battery and connector to the welding mechanism position; the welding mechanism welds the battery and connector; after welding is completed, the material discharge mechanism discharges the welded battery.

[0040] The key design feature of this invention is that by employing a feeding mechanism, a material handling and transfer mechanism, a turntable mechanism, a welding mechanism, and a discharging mechanism, the feeding, transfer, movement, welding, and discharging of the connecting pieces are automated, thereby improving welding efficiency and precision and reducing labor costs. By using a limiting component to limit the connecting pieces, the material handling and transfer mechanism can accurately move the connecting pieces to the turntable, thus improving the accuracy of the welding position.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A laser welding device for processing battery connectors, characterized in that: It includes a worktable, a feeding mechanism for feeding connecting pieces, a turntable mechanism for moving the battery, a picking and transferring mechanism for picking up and transferring connecting pieces to the turntable mechanism, a welding mechanism for welding connecting pieces to the battery, and a discharging mechanism for discharging the welded battery. The turntable mechanism is mounted on the worktable. The material handling and transfer mechanism is located between the feeding mechanism and the turntable mechanism; the material handling and transfer mechanism, the welding mechanism and the discharge mechanism are distributed sequentially along the rotation direction of the turntable mechanism; the feeding mechanism has a limiting component for limiting the connecting piece, and the material handling and transfer mechanism transfers the connecting piece on the limiting component to the turntable mechanism.

2. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The welding mechanism includes a horizontal drive assembly, a vertical drive assembly, a vertical drive assembly, a dust collection component, and a laser welding head. The vertical drive assembly is installed at the output end of the horizontal drive assembly, the vertical drive assembly is installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly, and both the dust collection component and the laser welding head are installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly.

3. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a vibratory plate and a direct vibratory feeder, with the direct vibratory feeder located at the discharge end of the vibratory plate and the limiting component located at the discharge end of the direct vibratory feeder.

4. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a material seat, a limiting drive cylinder, and a limiting slider. The material seat is installed at the discharge end of the direct vibrating feeder, the limiting drive cylinder is installed on the side of the material seat, and the limiting slider is installed at the output end of the limiting drive cylinder. The limiting slider is movably located in the material seat.

5. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 4, characterized in that: The material holder has a material groove for accommodating the connecting piece, and the front end of the material holder has a stop block for fixing the connecting piece to a limited position. The limiting drive cylinder drives the limiting slider to move and limit the connecting piece at the discharge end of the direct vibrating feeder to the front end of the material groove.

6. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material handling and transfer mechanism includes a longitudinal drive assembly, a transverse drive assembly, a vertical drive assembly, and a material handling component. The transverse drive assembly is installed at the output end of the longitudinal drive assembly, the vertical drive assembly is installed at the output end of the transverse drive assembly, and the material handling component is installed at the output end of the vertical drive assembly.

7. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge mechanism includes a longitudinal discharge drive assembly, a vertical discharge drive assembly, and a suction component. The vertical discharge drive assembly is installed at the output end of the longitudinal discharge drive assembly, and the suction component is installed at the output end of the vertical discharge drive assembly.

8. The laser welding equipment for processing battery connectors according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the longitudinal discharge drive assembly and the vertical discharge drive assembly include a discharge drive cylinder and a discharge slider. The discharge slider is installed at the output end of the discharge drive cylinder, and the suction component is installed on the discharge slider of the vertical discharge drive assembly.

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