A battery top cover sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to battery accessory sorting technical field, concretely relates to a battery top cover sorting device, including first conveying belt and damage subassembly, be equipped with first photoelectric sensor on first conveying belt, and the detection end of first photoelectric sensor is towards the transmission surface of first conveying belt, damage subassembly sets up on first conveying belt, and damage subassembly includes driver and striker, and driver is connected with first photoelectric sensor communication, and driver has the mobile activity end of transmission surface direction to first conveying belt, and striker is connected with the activity end of driver, the utility model discloses through adding first conveying belt on battery top cover sorting line, and setting damage subassembly and first photoelectric sensor on first conveying belt, the battery top cover of appearance unqualified sorting is placed to first conveying belt and is transmitted, when first photoelectric sensor detects battery top cover, and driver will drive striker activity, to damage battery top cover, and then complete the marking to the battery top cover of appearance unqualified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery accessory sorting technology, and in particular to a battery top cover sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] As a key component of the battery, the battery top cover plays a crucial role in sealing the cells, conducting current, and providing explosion protection. After production, it must undergo visual inspection to identify and sort out defective products with scratches, abrasions, deformation, or other defects. However, currently, there is no effective marking process for these visually defective products. Since most visually defective products have subtle flaws, there is a risk of defective products leaking out under negligent management. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a battery top cover sorting device that can mark unqualified top cover products after sorting.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a battery top cover sorting device, including a first conveyor belt and a breaking component; a first photoelectric sensor is provided on the first conveyor belt, and the detection end of the first photoelectric sensor faces the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt;

[0005] The disruptive component is disposed on the first conveyor belt. The disruptive component includes a driver and a striker. The driver is communicatively connected to a first photoelectric sensor. The driver has a movable end that moves toward the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt. The striker is connected to the movable end of the driver.

[0006] Furthermore, the battery top cover sorting device described above also includes a second conveyor belt and a robotic arm. A first camera is provided above the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt. The first camera is communicatively connected to the robotic arm. The gripping end of the robotic arm reciprocates between the discharge end of the second conveyor belt and the feed end of the first conveyor belt.

[0007] Furthermore, a coaxial light source and a first ring light source are provided below the lens of the first camera.

[0008] Furthermore, a first reciprocating device is provided on the second conveyor belt, the first reciprocating device having a movable end parallel to the width direction of the second conveyor belt, and the first camera is connected to the movable end of the first reciprocating device.

[0009] Furthermore, the discharge end of the second conveyor belt is provided with a flipping component and a second photoelectric sensor. The flipping component includes a rotator, a rotating shaft, and a suction cup. The rotating shaft is connected to the rotating head of the rotator, and the suction cup is disposed on the shaft of the rotating shaft. The detection end of the second photoelectric sensor faces the transmission surface of the second conveyor belt, and the second photoelectric sensor is communicatively connected to the rotator.

[0010] Furthermore, the flipping assembly also includes a second reciprocating device having a movable end that moves in a vertical direction, and the rotator is connected to the movable end of the second reciprocating device.

[0011] Furthermore, the aforementioned battery top cover sorting device also includes a third conveyor belt and a second camera. The third conveyor belt has a material-carrying area. The gripping end of the robot moves back and forth between the discharge end of the second conveyor belt and the material-carrying area. Before the gripping end of the robot moves to the material-carrying area, the gripping end of the robot passes above the lens of the second camera. The second camera is communicatively connected to the robot.

[0012] Furthermore, a third photoelectric sensor is provided at the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt, and a limiter is provided on the side of the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt near the discharge end of the third conveyor belt. The limiter has a limiting end near the transmission surface of the third conveyor belt, and the third photoelectric sensor is communicatively connected to the third conveyor belt and the limiter respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the limiter includes a third reciprocating device and a baffle. The third reciprocating device is communicatively connected to a third photoelectric sensor. The third reciprocating device has a movable end that moves in a vertical direction, and the baffle is connected to the movable end of the third reciprocating device.

[0014] Furthermore, a top holder is provided on the side of the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt near the feed end of the third conveyor belt. The top holder has a top holding end near the conveying surface of the third conveyor belt and is communicatively connected to the third photoelectric sensor.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: a first conveyor belt is added to the battery top cover sorting line, and a destruction component and a first photoelectric sensor are set on the first conveyor belt. The battery top covers that are sorted out and have unqualified appearance are placed on the first conveyor belt for transmission. When the first photoelectric sensor detects the battery top cover, the driver will drive the impact pin to move to destroy the battery top cover, thereby completing the marking of the battery top covers that have unqualified appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery top cover sorting device according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveyor belt of a battery top cover sorting device according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the destructive component structure of a battery top cover sorting device according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second conveyor belt structure of a battery top cover sorting device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A of a battery top cover sorting device;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the third conveyor belt structure of a battery top cover sorting device according to the present invention;

[0022] Label Explanation:

[0023] 1. First conveyor belt; 11. First photoelectric sensor;

[0024] 2. Damaging component; 21. Driver; 22. Striker;

[0025] 3. Second conveyor belt; 31. First camera; 32. Coaxial light source; 33. First ring light source; 34. First reciprocating device;

[0026] 4. Robotic arm;

[0027] 5. Flipping assembly; 51. Rotator; 52. Shaft; 53. Suction cup; 54. Second reciprocating device;

[0028] 6. Second photoelectric sensor;

[0029] 7. Third conveyor belt; 71. Third photoelectric sensor;

[0030] 8. Second camera; 81. Second ring light source;

[0031] 9. Limit switch; 91. Third reciprocating device; 92. Baffle;

[0032] 10. Top holder. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model discloses a battery top cover sorting device, including a first conveyor belt 1 and a breaking component 2; a first photoelectric sensor 11 is provided on the first conveyor belt 1, and the detection end of the first photoelectric sensor 11 faces the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt 1; the breaking component 2 is disposed on the first conveyor belt 1, and the breaking component 2 includes a driver 21 and a striker 22, the driver 21 is communicatively connected to the first photoelectric sensor 11, the driver 21 has a movable end that moves toward the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt 1, and the striker 22 is connected to the movable end of the driver 21.

[0035] Working principle: The battery top cover that is sorted out and has a defective appearance is placed on the first conveyor belt 1 for transportation. When the first photoelectric sensor 11 detects the battery top cover, the driver 21 will drive the impact pin 22 to move to destroy the battery top cover, thereby marking the battery top cover that has a defective appearance.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first photoelectric sensor 11 is communicatively connected to the first conveyor belt 1. When the first photoelectric sensor 11 detects the battery top cover, the first conveyor belt 1 will stop its transmission operation to ensure that the impact pin 22 punctures the battery top cover.

[0037] Preferably, the striking pin 22 will pierce a hole of not less than 30mm in the battery top cover to ensure that the battery top cover has a sufficiently clear marking. The actuator 21 can be a device with a linear reciprocating moving end, such as a cylinder, electric cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder.

[0038] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the battery top cover sorting device further includes a second conveyor belt 3 and a robotic arm 4. A first camera 31 is disposed above the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt 3. The first camera 31 is communicatively connected to the robotic arm 4. The gripping end of the robotic arm 4 reciprocates between the discharge end of the second conveyor belt 3 and the feed end of the first conveyor belt 1. Battery top covers to be inspected are conveyed through the second conveyor belt 3. Then, the first camera 31 acquires an image of the appearance of the battery top cover to determine whether the appearance of the battery top cover is qualified. Then, the robotic arm 4 transfers the battery top covers that fail to meet the appearance requirements to the first conveyor belt 1 based on the feedback information from the image acquired by the first camera 31.

[0039] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, a coaxial light source 32 and a first ring light source 33 are disposed below the lens of the first camera 31. Since the battery top cover is an aluminum product with a high degree of surface reflectivity, the coaxial light source 32 and the first ring light source 33 work together to illuminate the battery top cover to counteract the specular reflection on the surface of the battery top cover, thereby ensuring that the first camera 31 accurately acquires an image of the appearance quality of the battery top cover.

[0040] Specifically, the coaxial light source 32 illuminates the object surface perpendicularly. For a qualified battery cover surface, perpendicularly incident light will be reflected perpendicularly back to the light source direction and will not enter the lens of the first camera 31 (i.e., the first camera 31 sees a uniform dark field image). Only when there are uneven areas on the battery cover surface (such as scratches, dents, protrusions, foreign objects, characters, or engravings) will the light undergo diffuse reflection, and some of the scattered light will enter the lens of the first camera 31, making these defects appear as bright features against a dark background. The light from the first ring light source 33 illuminates the battery cover surface at a certain oblique angle. If the battery cover surface is qualified, the light will be reflected back to the first ring light source 33 at the same reflection angle, like light reflected by a mirror. If the battery cover surface is unqualified, the reflected light enters the first camera 31, and the first camera 31 will see very bright flares.

[0041] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, a first reciprocating device 34 is provided on the second conveyor belt 3. The first reciprocating device 34 has a movable end parallel to the width direction of the second conveyor belt 3, and the first camera 31 is connected to the movable end of the first reciprocating device 34. The first reciprocating device 34 can move the first camera 31 above the second conveyor belt 3, so that more battery top covers to be inspected can be placed on the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt 3, thereby improving the inspection efficiency of battery top covers.

[0042] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the discharge end of the second conveyor belt 3 is equipped with a flipping component 5 and a second photoelectric sensor 6. The flipping component 5 includes a rotator 51, a rotating shaft 52, and a suction cup 53. The rotating shaft 52 is connected to the rotating head of the rotator 51, and the suction cup 53 is mounted on the shaft of the rotating shaft 52. The detection end of the second photoelectric sensor 6 faces the transmission surface of the second conveyor belt 3, and the second photoelectric sensor 6 is communicatively connected to the rotator 51. After the battery top cover is transported to the discharge end of the second conveyor belt 3, the suction cup 53 of the flipping component 5 grasps the battery top cover, and then the rotating shaft 52 is rotated by the rotator 51 to flip the battery top cover and move it away from the transmission surface of the second conveyor belt 3 for the robot arm 4 to grasp.

[0043] It is worth noting that the rotator 51 can be a device that provides rotational force, such as a rotary cylinder or a motor.

[0044] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 5As shown, the flipping assembly 5 also includes a second reciprocating device 54, which has a movable end that moves in a vertical direction. The rotator 51 is connected to the movable end of the second reciprocating device 54. After flipping the battery top cover, the rotator 51 is driven further away from the second conveyor belt 3 by the second reciprocating device 54, so that the robot arm 4 can grasp the battery top cover that is adsorbed on the suction cup 53.

[0045] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the battery top cover sorting device also includes a third conveyor belt 7 and a second camera 8. The third conveyor belt 7 has a material-carrying area. The gripping end of the robotic arm 4 reciprocates between the discharge end of the second conveyor belt 3 and the material-carrying area. Before the gripping end of the robotic arm 4 reaches the material-carrying area, it passes above the lens of the second camera 8. The second camera 8 is communicatively connected to the robotic arm 4. After a qualified battery top cover is sorted, the robotic arm 4 grips the battery top cover and passes it above the second camera 8. The second camera 8 obtains the position information of the battery top cover on the robotic arm 4. Based on the information fed back by the second camera 8, the robotic arm 4 can accurately place the battery top cover into the placement slot of the tray located in the material-carrying area.

[0046] It is worth noting that a second ring light source 81 is provided above the second camera 8. The second ring light source 81 is used to illuminate the top cover of the battery to ensure that the second camera 8 can obtain a clear image.

[0047] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, a third photoelectric sensor 71 is installed in the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt 7. A limiter 9 is installed on the side of the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt 7 near the discharge end of the third conveyor belt 7. The limiter 9 has a limiting end near the transmission surface of the third conveyor belt 7. The third photoelectric sensor 71 is communicatively connected to both the third conveyor belt 7 and the limiter 9. When the tray for loading the battery top cover enters the material-carrying area, it is detected by the third photoelectric sensor 71. At this time, the limiting end of the limiter 9 will approach the transmission surface of the third conveyor belt 7 to prevent the tray from moving further, and the third conveyor belt 7 will stop its transmission operation, thereby completing the positioning of the tray in the material-carrying area.

[0048] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, the limiter 9 includes a third reciprocating device 91 and a baffle 92. The third reciprocating device 91 is communicatively connected to a third photoelectric sensor 71. The third reciprocating device 91 has a movable end that moves in a vertical direction, and the baffle 92 is connected to the movable end of the third reciprocating device 91. The third reciprocating device 91 controls the movement of the baffle 92 to limit the movement of the pallet.

[0049] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, a top holder 10 is provided on the side of the loading area of ​​the third conveyor belt 7 near the feeding end of the third conveyor belt 7. The top holder 10 has a top holding end near the conveying surface of the third conveyor belt 7, and the top holder 10 is communicatively connected to the third photoelectric sensor 71. After the tray is positioned in the loading area of ​​the third conveyor belt 7, the top holder 10 pushes the tray towards the limiting end of the limiter 9 to ensure that the tray will not be displaced in the loading area without human operation, thus ensuring that the robot arm 4 accurately places the battery top cover into the corresponding placement slot of the tray.

[0050] It is worth noting that the top holder 10 can be a device with a linear reciprocating moving end, such as a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0051] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A battery top cover sorting device, characterized in that: It includes a first conveyor belt and a breaking component; a first photoelectric sensor is provided on the first conveyor belt, and the detection end of the first photoelectric sensor faces the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt; The disruptive component is disposed on the first conveyor belt. The disruptive component includes a driver and a striker. The driver is communicatively connected to a first photoelectric sensor. The driver has a movable end that moves toward the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt. The striker is connected to the movable end of the driver.

2. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second conveyor belt and a robotic arm. A first camera is provided above the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt. The first camera is communicatively connected to the robotic arm. The gripping end of the robotic arm reciprocates between the discharge end of the second conveyor belt and the feed end of the first conveyor belt.

3. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A coaxial light source and a first ring light source are provided below the lens of the first camera.

4. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second conveyor belt is provided with a first reciprocating device, which has a movable end parallel to the width direction of the second conveyor belt, and the first camera is connected to the movable end of the first reciprocating device.

5. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The discharge end of the second conveyor belt is equipped with a flipping component and a second photoelectric sensor. The flipping component includes a rotator, a rotating shaft, and a suction cup. The rotating shaft is connected to the rotating head of the rotator, and the suction cup is mounted on the shaft. The detection end of the second photoelectric sensor faces the transmission surface of the second conveyor belt, and the second photoelectric sensor is communicatively connected to the rotator.

6. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flipping assembly further includes a second reciprocating device having a movable end that moves in a vertical direction, and the rotator is connected to the movable end of the second reciprocating device.

7. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a third conveyor belt and a second camera. The third conveyor belt has a material-carrying area. The gripping end of the robot moves back and forth between the discharge end of the second conveyor belt and the material-carrying area. Before the gripping end of the robot moves to the material-carrying area, the gripping end of the robot passes above the lens of the second camera. The second camera is communicatively connected to the robot.

8. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third photoelectric sensor is provided at the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt. A limiter is provided on the side of the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt near the discharge end of the third conveyor belt. The limiter has a limiting end near the transmission surface of the third conveyor belt. The third photoelectric sensor is communicatively connected to the third conveyor belt and the limiter.

9. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiter includes a third reciprocating device and a baffle. The third reciprocating device is communicatively connected to a third photoelectric sensor. The third reciprocating device has a movable end that moves in the vertical direction. The baffle is connected to the movable end of the third reciprocating device.

10. The battery top cover sorting device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: A top holder is provided on the side of the material-carrying area of ​​the third conveyor belt near the feed end of the third conveyor belt. The top holder has a top holding end near the conveying surface of the third conveyor belt and is communicatively connected to the third photoelectric sensor.

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