Assembly device and battery module production line

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of assembling device and battery module production line.Assembling device is used to assemble pole and outer insulating sheet, including blanking assembly, assembling component and at least one feeding assembly, assembling component is rotatably arranged, and feeding assembly and blanking assembly are arranged along the circumferential interval of assembling component and are respectively located in feeding station and blanking station, wherein, assembling component includes first driving part, first carousel and assembling jig, first driving part drives first carousel rotation and lift, assembling jig is arranged on first carousel, and assembling jig has accommodating groove;Feeding assembly includes rotatable and liftable feeding suction piece, and feeding suction piece is placed in accommodating groove by rotation and lift and suction pole and / or outer insulating sheet;Blanking assembly includes rotatable and liftable blanking suction piece.The utility model solves the problem of complex structure and low integration of the prior art assembling device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery assembly equipment technology, and more specifically, to an assembly device and a battery module production line. Background Technology

[0002] In the current battery manufacturing industry, the assembly of the terminals and outer insulating sheets is a crucial step. Traditionally, servo modules are used for the translation, assembly, and loading of the terminals and outer insulating sheets. While this method achieves a degree of automation, its structure is often complex, integrating multiple independent components and control systems, resulting in low overall equipment integration. This complex structure not only increases manufacturing costs but may also introduce more potential points of failure, affecting production stability and efficiency.

[0003] In other words, existing assembly devices suffer from complex structures and low integration. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an assembly device and a battery module production line to solve the problems of complex structure and low integration in existing assembly devices.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, an assembly apparatus is provided for assembling poles and outer insulating sheets, comprising a feeding assembly, an assembly assembly, and at least one feeding assembly. The assembly assembly is rotatably arranged, and the feeding assembly and the feeding assembly are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the assembly assembly and are respectively located at a feeding station and a feeding station. The assembly assembly includes a first driving member, a first turntable, and an assembly fixture. The first driving member is drivenly connected to the first turntable to drive the first turntable to rotate and move up and down. The assembly fixture is disposed on the first turntable and has a receiving groove for accommodating the poles and outer insulating sheets. The feeding assembly includes a rotatable and liftable feeding suction member, which, through rotation and movement, picks up the poles and / or outer insulating sheets and places them in the receiving groove, thereby assembling the poles and outer insulating sheets. The feeding assembly includes a rotatable and liftable feeding suction member, which, through rotation and movement, picks up the assembled poles and outer insulating sheets from the receiving groove and removes them from the receiving groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the first driving component is a cam-lifting divider.

[0007] Furthermore, there are multiple feeding components and multiple feeding stations. The multiple feeding components are arranged one-to-one at the multiple feeding stations. The multiple feeding components include a first feeding component and a second feeding component. The first feeding component and the second feeding component are arranged circumferentially around the first turntable. The first feeding component and the second feeding component are used to feed the outer insulating sheet and the pole respectively. The angle between the line connecting the first feeding component to the center of the first turntable and the line connecting the second feeding component to the center of the first turntable is equal to the angle between the line connecting the first feeding component to the center of the first turntable and the line connecting the unloading component to the center of the first turntable.

[0008] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes a second turntable and a second driving component. The second driving component is drivenly connected to the second turntable to drive the second turntable to rotate and lift. The feeding suction component is disposed on the top surface of the second turntable and rotates synchronously with the second turntable. The second driving component is a cam lifting divider.

[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple feeding suction components, which are arranged at intervals around the second turntable in the outer peripheral area of ​​the second turntable; and / or, the feeding suction components include multiple first suction nozzle structures, which are arranged at intervals along a straight line.

[0010] Furthermore, the assembly device also includes a feeding assembly disposed around the feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is used to provide the pole and / or outer insulating sheet to be installed. The feeding suction member picks up the pole and / or outer insulating sheet from the feeding assembly and places it in the receiving slot by rotating and lifting. The feeding assembly includes: a frame; a pusher plate, which is movably disposed on the frame by a feeding drive member. The pusher plate has a slot structure for placing the outer insulating sheet and / or pole to be installed. The pusher plate has a first position and a second position. When the pusher plate is in the first position, the slot structure corresponds to the feeding suction member; when the pusher plate is in the second position, the slot structure is misaligned with the feeding suction member.

[0011] Furthermore, the assembly device also includes a dust removal component, which is disposed around the periphery of the feeding component and is used to clean the pole and / or outer insulating sheet picked up by the feeding suction component.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes a third turntable and a third drive unit. The third drive unit is driven to the third turntable to drive the third turntable to rotate and lift. The feeding suction unit is disposed on the top surface of the third turntable and rotates synchronously with the third turntable. The third drive unit is a cam lifting divider. There are multiple feeding suction units, which are spaced apart around the circumference of the third turntable in the outer peripheral area of ​​the third turntable. And / or, the feeding suction unit includes multiple second suction nozzle structures, which are spaced apart along a straight line.

[0013] Furthermore, there are multiple assembly fixtures, which are arranged circumferentially around the first turntable and are detachably disposed in the outer peripheral area of ​​the first turntable; and / or, one assembly fixture has multiple receiving slots, and the assembly assembly further includes at least two positioning arms, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the assembly fixture and extend in a direction away from the first turntable, and a space is formed between the two positioning arms for the feeding or unloading suction member to pass through.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a battery module production line is also provided, including the assembly apparatus described above.

[0015] According to the technical solution of this utility model, the assembly device is used to assemble the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. It includes a feeding component, an assembly component, and at least one feeding component. The assembly component is rotatably arranged, and the feeding component and the feeding component are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the assembly component and are respectively located at the feeding station and the unloading station. The assembly component includes a first driving member, a first turntable, and an assembly fixture. The first driving member is drivenly connected to the first turntable to drive the first turntable to rotate and lift. The assembly fixture is arranged on the first turntable and has a receiving groove for accommodating the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. The feeding component includes a rotatable and liftable feeding suction member. The feeding suction member picks up the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet by rotating and lifting and places them in the receiving groove to realize the assembly of the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. The unloading component includes a rotatable and liftable unloading suction member. The unloading suction member picks up the assembled electrode post and the outer insulating sheet in the receiving groove by rotating and lifting and removes them from the receiving groove.

[0016] The assembly device of this application is used to assemble the terminals and outer insulating sheets in a battery. The assembly components are rotatably arranged, and a first driving component is connected to a first turntable to drive the turntable to rotate and move. The rotation and movement of the first turntable can be achieved synchronously using only the first driving component, eliminating the need for two separate workpieces to perform these two actions. This avoids the redundancy of traditional designs that require separate rotation and movement drive components, reducing the number of workpieces and greatly simplifying the overall structure, making the assembly device more compact. The loading and unloading components are arranged circumferentially around the assembly components, forming a highly efficient cyclic operation chain. This ensures that each working link is closely connected, reducing the distance and time of workpiece transfer and improving the overall integration. Furthermore, both the loading and unloading suction components have rotation and movement capabilities, allowing for precise positioning and movement of the terminals and outer insulating sheets. This eliminates the need for additional positioning auxiliary mechanisms, enabling a high degree of functional integration among the components and improving the overall integration level of the assembly device. This application utilizes the receiving slots on the assembly fixture to fix the positions of the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. Assembly is achieved by sequentially placing the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet into the receiving slots, ensuring the precision of the assembly process. Simultaneously, through meticulous design of the actions of the assembly components, loading components, and unloading components, automated assembly and unloading are realized. Operators only need to monitor the equipment's operating status, eliminating the need for frequent manual intervention, greatly simplifying the operation process and reducing labor costs.

[0017] Furthermore, the integrated and simplified design enables the assembly apparatus of this application to complete the assembly of the pole and outer insulation sheet in a shorter time, quickly responding to changes in market demand. Simultaneously, the efficient collaboration of the assembly fixture, loading assembly, and unloading assembly also ensures increased assembly speed, thereby improving overall production efficiency. Therefore, the assembly apparatus of this application, through its unique design concept, not only simplifies the structure and improves integration, but also significantly enhances the ease of operation and assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly apparatus according to an optional embodiment of this application is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the interaction between the feeding component and the dust removal component;

[0021] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1A schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the feeding component and the material suction component.

[0022] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0023] 10. Feeding assembly; 11. Third turntable; 12. Third drive unit; 13. Feeding suction unit; 131. Second suction nozzle structure; 20. Assembly assembly; 21. First drive unit; 22. First turntable; 23. Assembly fixture; 231. Receiving slot; 24. Positioning arm; 31. First feeding assembly; 32. Second feeding assembly; 33. Second turntable; 34. Second drive unit; 35. Feeding suction unit; 351. First suction nozzle structure; 40. Feeding assembly; 41. Frame; 42. Push plate; 421. Slot structure; 43. Feeding drive unit; 50. Dust removal assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0027] To address the issues of complex structure and low integration in existing assembly devices, this invention provides an assembly device and a battery module production line.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, the assembly device is used to assemble the pole and the outer insulating sheet. It includes a feeding assembly 10, an assembly assembly 20, and at least one loading assembly. The assembly assembly 20 is rotatably arranged, and the loading and unloading assemblies 10 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the assembly assembly 20 and are respectively located at the loading station and the unloading station. The assembly assembly 20 includes a first driving member 21, a first turntable 22, and an assembly fixture 23. The first driving member 21 is drivenly connected to the first turntable 22 to drive the first turntable 22 to rotate and move up and down. The assembly fixture 23 is provided with… The assembly fixture 23, placed on the first turntable 22, has a receiving groove 231 for accommodating the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. The feeding assembly includes a rotatable and liftable feeding suction member 35, which picks up the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet by rotating and lifting and places them in the receiving groove 231 to realize the assembly of the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. The unloading assembly 10 includes a rotatable and liftable unloading suction member 13, which picks up the assembled electrode post and the outer insulating sheet in the receiving groove 231 by rotating and lifting and removes them from the receiving groove 231.

[0029] The assembly device of this application is used to assemble the terminals and outer insulating sheets in a battery. The assembly component 20 is rotatably arranged, and the first driving component 21 is driven by the first turntable 22 to drive its rotation and lifting. The rotation and lifting of the first turntable 22 can be achieved simultaneously using only the first driving component 21, eliminating the need for two separate workpieces to perform these two actions. This avoids the redundancy of traditional designs that require separate rotation and lifting drive components, reducing the number of workpieces and greatly simplifying the overall structure, making the assembly device more compact. The loading and unloading components 10 are arranged circumferentially along the assembly component 20, forming a highly efficient cyclic operation chain. This ensures that each working link is closely connected, reducing the distance and time of workpiece transfer and improving the overall integration. Furthermore, both the loading suction component 35 and the unloading suction component 13 have rotation and lifting capabilities, allowing for precise positioning and movement of the terminals and outer insulating sheets. This eliminates the need for additional positioning auxiliary mechanisms, highly integrating the functions of each component and improving the overall integration level of the assembly device. This application utilizes the receiving groove 231 on the assembly fixture 23 to fix the positions of the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. Assembly is achieved by sequentially placing the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet into the receiving groove 231, ensuring the accuracy of the assembly process. Simultaneously, through careful design of the movements of the assembly component 20, the feeding component, and the unloading component 10, automated assembly and unloading are realized. Operators only need to monitor the equipment's operating status, eliminating the need for frequent manual intervention, greatly simplifying the operation process and reducing labor costs.

[0030] Furthermore, the integrated and simplified design enables the assembly apparatus of this application to complete the assembly of the pole and outer insulation sheet in a shorter time, quickly responding to changes in market demand. Simultaneously, the efficient collaboration of the assembly jig 23, the feeding assembly, and the unloading assembly 10 ensures increased assembly speed, thereby improving overall production efficiency. Therefore, the assembly apparatus of this application, through its unique design concept, not only simplifies the structure and improves integration, but also significantly enhances the ease of operation and assembly efficiency.

[0031] Specifically, the first driving component 21 is a cam-lifting divider. The cam-lifting divider includes a cam, rollers, an output disc, a drive motor, a locking mechanism, bearings, and a support frame. The cam is generally non-circular in shape, and its shape determines the motion pattern of the output shaft, i.e., the lifting and dividing mode. Precise cam design is key to achieving high-precision positioning; existing cams can be used. Rollers contact the cam to convert the continuous rotational motion of the cam into intermittent displacement. The number and position of the rollers can be set according to actual conditions. The output disc is connected to the rollers; through the rotation of the cam, the output disc can achieve lifting and intermittent rotation, thereby driving the first turntable 22 to rotate and rise / fall. The drive motor drives the cam rotation; the selection of the motor must consider the torque and speed required by the divider and can be chosen according to actual needs. The locking mechanism includes a spring and a locking pin. When the cam is in a stationary position, the locking mechanism ensures that the output disc remains in a fixed position, preventing slippage or vibration during non-movement phases and ensuring positioning accuracy. The bearings and support frame provide stable support for the cam-lifting divider, ensuring smooth and reliable movement.

[0032] Specifically, the working principle of the cam-lifting divider is based on the interaction between the cam and the roller. During the working cycle, the drive motor drives the cam to rotate, and the non-circular contour on the cam contacts the roller, causing the roller to roll on the track. As the cam rotates, the roller is pushed by the cam contour, causing the output disk connected to the roller to first be lifted vertically. Then, under the specific design of the cam contour, the output disk begins to rotate, usually at a preset angle (e.g., 90°). When the cam reaches the set rest area, the output disk stops rotating and remains at a certain angle position. At this time, the locking mechanism is activated, fixing the output disk and ensuring that it will not move due to external force before the next working cycle. Throughout the process, the continuous rotation of the cam is converted into the intermittent lifting and rotation of the output disk, thereby achieving precise control and positioning of the load.

[0033] In one optional embodiment of this application, there is only one feeding assembly and one corresponding feeding station. In this case, the feeding assembly is used to feed both types of workpieces: the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. That is, one feeding assembly is used to feed both types of workpieces, which is more suitable for production lines with limited space. By integrating the functions of the feeding assembly, the originally separate feeding stations for the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet are merged, significantly saving space in the production line and making the layout of the assembly device more flexible. It is easy to build an efficient production line in a limited space. This is suitable for situations where a compact production line design is desired, or where upgrades and modifications are needed in small workshops.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown in the specific embodiment of this application, there are multiple feeding components and multiple feeding stations. The multiple feeding components are arranged one-to-one at the multiple feeding stations. The multiple feeding components include a first feeding component 31 and a second feeding component 32, which are arranged circumferentially around the first turntable 22. The first feeding component 31 and the second feeding component 32 are used to feed the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet, respectively. Although the first feeding component 31 and the second feeding component 32 have the same structure, their functions are different. The first feeding component 31 is used to feed the outer insulating sheet, and the second feeding component 32 is used to feed the electrode post. The independent operation of the first feeding component 31 and the second feeding component 32 allows for the simultaneous supply of the outer insulating sheet and the electrode post, effectively avoiding the waiting time in the traditional single-component feeding mode, realizing parallel operation, significantly accelerating the production cycle, and improving overall capacity. Separating the feeding of the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet to different feeding components allows for individual control and optimization of the feeding process for each workpiece. For example, the specific parameters of the first feeding component 31 and the second feeding component 32, such as feeding speed and position accuracy, can be adjusted according to the material characteristics, thereby ensuring the assembly quality and reducing the assembly failure rate caused by inaccurate feeding.

[0035] Specifically, the angle between the line connecting the center of the first feeding component 31 to the center of the first turntable 22 and the line connecting the second feeding component 32 to the center of the first turntable 22 is equal to the angle between the line connecting the center of the first feeding component 31 to the center of the first turntable 22 and the line connecting the unloading component 10 to the center of the first turntable 22. More specifically, the angle between the line connecting the center of the first feeding component 31 to the center of the first turntable 22 and the line connecting the second feeding component 32 to the center of the first turntable 22 is 90°, the angle between the line connecting the center of the first feeding component 31 to the center of the first turntable 22 and the line connecting the unloading component 10 to the center of the first turntable 22 is 90°, and the angle between the line connecting the center of the second feeding component 32 to the center of the first turntable 22 and the line connecting the unloading component 10 to the center of the first turntable 22 is 180°. That is to say, the second feeding component 32 and the unloading component 10 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first turntable 22 along the extension of an axis of symmetry of the first turntable 22, and the first feeding component 31 is located on the extension of an axis of symmetry of the first turntable 22. By rationally planning the distribution of the first feeding component 31, the second feeding component 32, and the unloading component 10 around the first turntable 22, the first turntable 22 can rotate at a fixed angle of 90° or 180°, precisely switching the assembly fixture 23 to the positions of each feeding and unloading component 10, thus achieving efficient switching between the feeding and unloading processes. This precise angle control avoids complex multi-angle positioning and adjustment, making the program design of the assembly device simple and intuitive, reducing programming difficulty and error rate, and providing a solid logical foundation for the stable operation of the assembly device. Since each rotation angle is fixed and simple, the equipment control system can use a more basic motion control algorithm, eliminating the need for complex path planning and multi-angle rotation calculations, greatly simplifying the design of the control program. At the same time, this simplified design also reduces the computational power requirements of the real-time control system, reduces hardware costs, and improves the stability and response speed of the control system, providing a strong guarantee for the smooth operation of the production line.

[0036] Specifically, the feeding assembly also includes a second turntable 33 and a second drive member 34. The second drive member 34 is drivenly connected to the second turntable 33 to drive the second turntable 33 to rotate and lift. The feeding suction member 35 is disposed on the top surface of the second turntable 33 and rotates synchronously with the second turntable 33. There are multiple feeding suction members 35, which are arranged circumferentially around the second turntable 33 in the outer peripheral area of ​​the second turntable 33. The feeding suction member 35 includes multiple first suction nozzle structures 351, which are arranged at intervals along a straight line.

[0037] By setting multiple feeding suction units 35 and rotating the second turntable 33, continuous workpiece feeding can be achieved, greatly improving feeding efficiency. Each feeding suction unit 35 can independently complete material suction and placement without waiting, which is especially important in mass production, significantly shortening the production cycle and increasing the production line throughput. Precise positioning and high-precision feeding: The rotation and lifting of the second turntable 33 are precisely controlled by the second drive unit 34, synchronized with the feeding suction unit 35, ensuring precise positioning of the workpiece during the feeding process. A feeding suction unit 35 consists of multiple first suction nozzle structures 351 spaced along a straight line. The layout of the first suction nozzle structures 351 can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific size and position requirements of the workpiece, achieving high-precision feeding operation, reducing assembly problems caused by inaccurate positioning, and improving the yield rate. Furthermore, with multiple first suction nozzle structures 351, each can pick up a corresponding number of workpieces, allowing the feeding suction unit 35 to pick up multiple workpieces at once, which helps improve assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the rotation and lifting of the second turntable 33 are controlled by the same second drive component 34, which simplifies the control logic of the feeding assembly and reduces the complexity of the control system. Since the first feeding assembly 31 and the second feeding assembly 32 have the same structure, the feeding assembly here can be either the first feeding assembly 31 or the second feeding assembly 32.

[0038] In specific embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 The feeding assembly can be either a first feeding assembly 31 or a second feeding assembly 32. There are four feeding suction units 35, which are arranged at equal angles around the axis of the second turntable 33. This ensures that the speed and timing of each feeding suction unit 35 reaching the designated position are consistent as the second turntable 33 rotates. This allows for precise control with a fixed angular velocity and angle, reducing the need for complex control algorithms, simplifying equipment program design, and lowering the difficulty of programming and debugging. Furthermore, because the four feeding suction units 35 are evenly spaced, each 90-degree rotation of the second turntable 33 delivers one feeding suction unit 35 to the feeding position, and the next feeding suction unit 35 enters a ready state. This time synchronization mechanism ensures the continuity of the feeding process, enabling the assembly device to complete feeding in shorter time intervals, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0039] It should also be noted that when Figure 2 When the feeding component is the first feeding component 31, the cylindrical structure on the second turntable 33 is set above the second turntable 33 by another support frame. The cylindrical structure is rotatable and multiple air pipes are set below it and connected to the second turntable 33, thereby avoiding the air pipes from getting tangled when the second turntable 33 rotates.

[0040] Specifically, a feeding and suction component 35 consists of four first suction nozzle structures 351. This configuration allows a feeding component to pick up four poles or four outer insulating sheets at a time, which helps to ensure the assembly efficiency of poles and outer insulating sheets.

[0041] Specifically, the second driving component 34 is a cam lifting divider. The cam lifting divider here has the same structure and motion principle as the cam lifting divider of the first driving component 21 mentioned above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the assembly device also includes a feeding assembly 40, which is disposed on the periphery of the second turntable 33 of the feeding assembly. The feeding assembly 40 is used to provide the pole or outer insulating sheet to be installed. The feeding suction member 35 picks up the pole or outer insulating sheet in the feeding assembly 40 and places it in the receiving groove 231 by rotating and lifting. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cooperation between the feeding assembly 40 and the feeding suction member 35 is shown. The feeding assembly 40 includes a frame 41 and a pusher plate 42. The pusher plate 42 is movably mounted on the frame 41 via a feeding drive member 43, specifically a cylinder. The pusher plate 42 has a groove structure 421, which is located near the edge of the pusher plate 42. The groove structure 421 is used to place the outer insulating sheet or pole to be installed. The pusher plate 42 has a first position and a second position. When the pusher plate 42 is in the first position, the groove structure 421 corresponds to the feeding suction member 35; when the pusher plate 42 is in the second position, the groove structure 421 is misaligned with the feeding suction member 35. This arrangement helps to improve the supply efficiency and accuracy of the pole and the outer insulating sheet. By placing the groove structure 421 of the pusher plate 42 near the edge and using a cylinder as the feeding drive member 43, it is ensured that the material can be accurately pushed into the receiving slot 231, realizing automated material supply. The switching between the first and second positions of the pusher plate 42 effectively prevents material interference during the non-absorption phase, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of the feeding process. This simplifies the feeding process, reduces manual intervention, not only speeds up production and increases output, but also lowers the error rate caused by human operation, guaranteeing assembly precision and product quality.

[0043] Specifically, the pusher plate 42 is also equipped with a sensor for sensing the electrode post or the outer insulating sheet, so that the pusher plate 42 can accurately move the electrode post or the outer insulating sheet into the groove structure 421.

[0044] Specifically, the pusher plate 42 has multiple groove structures 421, which are spaced apart along the length of the pusher plate 42. Each groove structure 421 is a U-shaped groove with its opening facing outwards. In the embodiment of this application, there are four groove structures 421, which correspond one-to-one with the four first suction nozzle structures 351.

[0045] In an optional embodiment of this application, there is one loading assembly and one feeding assembly 40. In this case, the feeding assembly 40 is used to provide the electrode post and outer insulating sheet to be installed. The loading suction member 35 sequentially picks up the electrode post and outer insulating sheet from the feeding assembly 40 and places them into the receiving groove 231 by rotating and lifting. It is possible to plan a portion of the multiple groove structures 421 to receive the outer insulating sheet, and another portion of the multiple groove structures 421 to receive the electrode post.

[0046] In the specific embodiment shown in the figures of this application, there are two feeding components, namely a first feeding component 31 and a second feeding component 32, and two feeding components 40. The two feeding components 40 are respectively disposed on the periphery of the first feeding component 31 and the periphery of the second feeding component 32. The feeding component 40 on the periphery of the first feeding component 31 is used to provide the outer insulating sheet, and the feeding component 40 on the periphery of the second feeding component 32 is used to provide the electrode post. The two feeding components 40 have the same structure but different functions. The feeding suction member 35 of the first feeding component 31 picks up the outer insulating sheet from the feeding component 40 on its periphery and places it in the receiving groove 231 by rotating and lifting; the feeding suction member 35 of the second feeding component 32 picks up the electrode post from the feeding component 40 on its periphery and places it in the receiving groove 231 by rotating and lifting.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the assembly device also includes a dust removal component 50, which is disposed around the second turntable 33 of the feeding component. The dust removal component 50 is used to clean the poles or outer insulating sheets picked up by the feeding suction component 35. The dust removal component 50 includes a support column and a trapezoidal structure disposed at the top of the support column. The top surface of the trapezoidal structure has multiple adsorption holes, which are connected to the internal space of the trapezoidal structure. The internal space of the trapezoidal structure is used to store the adsorbed dust. The trapezoidal structure is connected to the suction structure on the support column. When the feeding suction component 35 rotates to the station where the dust removal component 50 is located, the multiple adsorption holes correspond one-to-one with the multiple first suction nozzle structures 351 to achieve dust suction and cleaning of the poles or outer insulating sheets thereon.

[0048] In one optional embodiment of this application, there is one feeding assembly and one dust removal assembly 50. In this case, the dust removal assembly 50 is used to clean the pole and outer insulating sheet picked up by the feeding suction member 35.

[0049] In the specific embodiment shown in the figures of this application, there are two feeding components, namely the first feeding component 31 and the second feeding component 32. At this time, there are two dust removal components 50, which are respectively arranged on the periphery of the first feeding component 31 and the second feeding component 32, specifically on the periphery of the second turntable 33. The two dust removal components 50 are used to clean the pole post and the outer insulating sheet.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the unloading assembly 10 also includes a third turntable 11 and a third drive component 12. The third drive component 12 is driven by the third turntable 11 to drive the third turntable 11 to rotate and rise. The unloading suction component 13 is disposed on the top surface of the third turntable 11 and rotates synchronously with the third turntable 11. There are multiple unloading suction components 13, which are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the third turntable 11 in the outer peripheral area. The unloading suction component 13 includes multiple second suction nozzle structures 131, which are arranged at intervals along a straight line. This arrangement greatly optimizes the smoothness and accuracy of the unloading process. Specifically, the multiple unloading suction components 13 are arranged at equal intervals around the third turntable 11, and together with the multiple second suction nozzle structures 131, the efficient transfer of products from the assembly fixture 23 to the logistics line is realized. The third drive component 12 precisely controls the rotation and rising and falling of the third turntable 11, and synchronously drives the movement of the unloading suction components 13, ensuring accurate docking at each unloading position and reducing the risk of product damage during the unloading stage. Furthermore, the parallel operation of multiple workstations significantly shortens the material unloading time and also ensures the continuity of subsequent processes. This design not only simplifies the material unloading control logic but also improves the overall stability and resource utilization efficiency of the equipment.

[0051] In a specific embodiment of this application, there are four feeding suction members 13. The four feeding suction members 13 are arranged at equal included angles around the third turntable 11. Each feeding suction member 13 is composed of four second suction nozzle structures 131.

[0052] Specifically, the third driving component 12 is a cam lifting divider. The structure and motion principle of the cam lifting divider here are the same as those of the cam lifting divider of the first driving component 21 mentioned above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, there are multiple assembly fixtures 23, which are spaced apart circumferentially around the first turntable 22, and are detachably disposed in the outer peripheral area of ​​the first turntable 22. Each assembly fixture 23 has multiple receiving slots 231. In a specific embodiment of this application, four assembly fixtures 23 are provided on the first turntable 22, and the four assembly fixtures 23 are arranged at equal included angles around the circumference of the first turntable 22. Each assembly fixture 23 is provided with four receiving slots 231. Of course, the number of assembly fixtures 23 and the number of receiving slots 231 on them can be set according to the actual situation and are not limited thereto.

[0054] Specifically, the assembly component 20 also includes at least two positioning arms 24. The two positioning arms 24 are respectively disposed at both ends of the assembly fixture 23 and extend in a direction away from the first turntable 22. A space is formed between the two positioning arms 24 for the feeding suction member 35 or the unloading suction member 13 to pass through. In a specific embodiment of this application, there are multiple positioning arms 24, with positioning arms 24 disposed at both ends of each assembly fixture 23; that is, one assembly fixture 23 corresponds to two positioning arms 24. The positioning arms 24 are L-shaped, with one end extending away from the first turntable 22. By providing at least two positioning arms 24, the assembly component 20 forms a stable and precise material guiding and positioning mechanism, significantly enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the assembly process. The L-shaped design of the positioning arms 24, extending away from the first turntable 22, ensures that the feeding suction member 35 and the unloading suction member 13 can be precisely positioned while smoothly passing through the channel formed between the two positioning arms 24, achieving efficient assembly and transfer of the electrode post and the outer insulating sheet. Meanwhile, the L-shaped positioning arm 24 can provide stable support for materials without adding extra equipment burden, reducing vibration during assembly and further improving assembly quality and speed.

[0055] In summary, for reference Figure 1 As shown, in the assembly device of this application, when the sensor on the feeding component 40 on the periphery of the first feeding component 31 detects the outer insulating sheet, the cylinder is activated, pushing the pusher plate 42 to move laterally and push the outer insulating sheet down the feeding suction component 35. The cam lifting divider of the first feeding component 31 is activated, driving the second turntable 33 and the feeding suction component 35 to descend. After the feeding suction component 35 sucks up the outer insulating sheet, the cam lifting divider rises, driving the second turntable 33 and the feeding suction component 35 to rise. Then, it rotates 90° clockwise to the dust removal component 50 on the periphery of the first feeding component 31. After dust removal is completed, it rotates 90° clockwise again to the position of the assembly fixture 23 on the corresponding first turntable 22. The cam lifting divider of the first feeding component 31 descends, placing the outer insulating sheet sucked up by the feeding suction component 35 into the assembly fixture 23. Then, the cam lifting divider drives the second turntable 33 and the feeding suction component 35 to rise.

[0056] Then, the cam lifting divider of the assembly component 20 drives the first turntable 22 to rotate 90° counterclockwise, rotating the assembly fixture 23 with the outer insulating sheet to below the corresponding feeding station of the second feeding component 32. Subsequently, the cam lifting divider of the second feeding component 32 drives its second turntable 33 to descend, driving the feeding suction component 35 to pick up the pole to be fed. The cam lifting divider drives its second turntable 33 to rise, and then rotates 90° clockwise to the corresponding dust removal component 50 for dust removal. After dust removal, it rotates 90° clockwise again to the assembly fixture 23 with the outer insulating sheet placed on the first turntable 22. The cam lifting divider descends, placing the pole into the outer insulating sheet in the assembly fixture 23, realizing the assembly of the pole and the outer insulating sheet. Then the cam lifting divider rises.

[0057] Then, the cam lifting divider of the assembly component 20 rotates 180° counterclockwise, transferring the assembled pole and outer insulating sheet to the unloading component 10. The unloading suction component 13 of the unloading component 10 picks up the assembled pole and outer insulating sheet and transfers them to the logistics line, and then to the next station. After each component completes its action, it returns to its initial state.

[0058] This application also provides a battery module production line, including the aforementioned assembly apparatus. The battery module production line with the assembly apparatus boasts advantages such as high automation and high production efficiency. Through a precise cam-lift divider and multi-station parallel processing capability, it ensures high-precision alignment of the terminals and outer insulating sheets, reducing assembly error rates and directly improving the product quality and consistency of the battery modules. Furthermore, the optimized loading, unloading, and assembly processes reduce downtime during material transport, accelerate logistics, and enhance the smoothness of the production line. Finally, the ingenious design of the positioning arm 24 provides stable material positioning, avoiding vibration and offset during assembly, further consolidating the accuracy and stability of the assembly. In summary, this integrated and automated battery module production line not only improves production efficiency but also ensures the high quality of the battery modules.

[0059] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0060] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An assembly apparatus for assembling an electrode post and an outer insulating sheet, characterized in that, The assembly includes a feeding component (10), an assembly component (20), and at least one loading component. The assembly component (20) is rotatably arranged, and the loading component and the feeding component (10) are arranged at circumferential intervals along the assembly component (20) and are respectively located at the loading station and the unloading station. The assembly component (20) includes a first drive member (21), a first turntable (22) and an assembly fixture (23). The first drive member (21) is driven to connect with the first turntable (22) to drive the first turntable (22) to rotate and lift. The assembly fixture (23) is disposed on the first turntable (22) and has a receiving groove (231) for accommodating the pole post and the outer insulating sheet. The feeding assembly includes a rotatable and liftable feeding suction member (35), which picks up the pole and / or the outer insulating sheet by rotating and lifting and places them in the receiving groove (231) to realize the assembly of the pole and the outer insulating sheet; The feeding assembly (10) includes a rotatable and liftable feeding suction member (13), which picks up and removes the assembled pole and the outer insulating sheet from the receiving groove (231) by rotating and lifting.

2. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving component (21) is a cam lifting divider.

3. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple feeding components and multiple feeding stations. The multiple feeding components are arranged one-to-one at the multiple feeding stations. The multiple feeding components include a first feeding component (31) and a second feeding component (32). The first feeding component (31) and the second feeding component (32) are arranged circumferentially around the first turntable (22). The first feeding component (31) and the second feeding component (32) are respectively used to realize the feeding work of the outer insulating sheet and the pole. The included angle between the line connecting the first feeding component (31) to the center of the first turntable (22) and the line connecting the second feeding component (32) to the center of the first turntable (22) is equal to the included angle between the line connecting the first feeding component (31) to the center of the first turntable (22) and the line connecting the unloading component (10) to the center of the first turntable (22).

4. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly also includes a second turntable (33) and a second drive member (34). The second drive member (34) is driven to connect with the second turntable (33) to drive the second turntable (33) to rotate and lift. The feeding suction member (35) is disposed on the top surface of the second turntable (33) and rotates synchronously with the second turntable (33). The second drive member (34) is a cam lifting divider.

5. The assembly apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are multiple feeding suction members (35), and the multiple feeding suction members (35) are arranged circumferentially around the second turntable (33) in the outer peripheral area of ​​the second turntable (33); and / or, The feeding and suction component (35) includes a plurality of first suction nozzle structures (351), which are spaced apart along a straight line.

6. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes a feeding assembly (40), which is disposed around the periphery of the loading assembly. The feeding assembly (40) is used to provide the pole and / or the outer insulating sheet to be installed. The loading suction member (35) picks up the pole and / or the outer insulating sheet from the feeding assembly (40) and places them in the receiving groove (231) by rotating and lifting. The feeding assembly (40) includes: Frame (41); A pusher plate (42) is movably mounted on the frame (41) via a feeding drive (43). The pusher plate (42) has a groove structure (421) for placing the outer insulating sheet and / or pole to be installed. The pusher plate (42) has a first position and a second position. When the pusher plate (42) is in the first position, the groove structure (421) corresponds to the feeding suction member (35). When the pusher plate (42) is in the second position, the groove structure (421) is misaligned with the feeding suction member (35).

7. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes a dust removal component (50), which is disposed on the periphery of the feeding component and is used to clean the pole and / or the outer insulating sheet picked up by the feeding suction member (35).

8. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (10) further includes a third turntable (11) and a third drive member (12). The third drive member (12) is drivenly connected to the third turntable (11) to drive the third turntable (11) to rotate and lift. The feeding suction member (13) is disposed on the top surface of the third turntable (11) and rotates synchronously with the third turntable (11). The third drive member (12) is a cam lifting divider. The feeding suction member (13) is a plurality of such members, which are arranged circumferentially around the third turntable (11) in the outer peripheral region of the third turntable (11); and / or, The feeding suction member (13) includes a plurality of second suction nozzle structures (131), which are spaced apart along a straight line.

9. The assembly apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The assembly fixtures (23) are multiple, and the multiple assembly fixtures (23) are arranged at circumferential intervals around the first turntable (22), and the assembly fixtures (23) are detachably disposed in the outer peripheral area of ​​the first turntable (22); and / or, An assembly fixture (23) has a plurality of receiving slots (231), and the assembly assembly (20) further includes at least two positioning arms (24), which are respectively disposed at both ends of the assembly fixture (23) and extend in a direction away from the first turntable (22), and a space is formed between the two positioning arms (24) for the feeding suction member (35) or the unloading suction member (13) to pass through.

10. A battery module production line, characterized in that, The assembly apparatus includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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