A feeding auxiliary device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of auxiliary devices of feeding, comprising: material placing plate, movable assembly, first sheet material separation mechanism, second sheet material separation mechanism, first limiting rod and second limiting rod, the strip-shaped hole of material placing plate is opened in lateral direction and located in the right side of first limiting rod, the movable assembly is installed below material placing plate, the first sheet material separation mechanism is located in the upside of material placing plate, the second sheet material separation mechanism is located in the downside of material placing plate and is connected with movable assembly, the first limiting rod is located in the left side of material placing plate, the second limiting rod is movably inserted and installed in strip-shaped hole, the second limiting rod can move left and right in strip-shaped hole, the movable assembly can drive second sheet material separation mechanism to move in the direction of approaching or moving away from first sheet material separation mechanism, can be suitable for sheet material feeding demand of multiple size specifications, no longer need to configure multiple different specifications of tray, reduce production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of battery component assembly equipment, specifically to a feeding auxiliary device. Background Technology

[0002] During the production of battery modules, insulating films and insulating limiting sheets need to be applied to the end faces and sides of individual square batteries. These insulating limiting sheets are made of sheet material. Since different sizes of square batteries require corresponding sheet materials, manual placement of individual sheet materials into a tray is necessary for retrieval by a material handling device (such as a robotic arm). However, manually placing one sheet material at a time is inefficient; furthermore, to accommodate sheet materials of different specifications, multiple trays of different sizes are required, increasing production costs.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a feeding auxiliary device to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding auxiliary device that can be used to feed sheet materials of various sizes and specifications, eliminating the need for multiple different sized trays and reducing production costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a feeding auxiliary device, comprising: a feeding plate, a movable component, a first sheet material separation mechanism, a second sheet material separation mechanism, a first limiting rod, and a second limiting rod. The feeding plate has a strip-shaped hole located to the right of the first limiting rod along a transverse direction. The movable component is installed below the material placement plate. The first sheet material separation mechanism is located on the upper side of the material placement plate, and the second sheet material separation mechanism is located on the lower side of the material placement plate and connected to the movable component. The first limiting rod is located on the left side of the material placement plate, and the second limiting rod is movably inserted into the strip hole. The second limiting rod can move left and right within the strip hole. The movable component can drive the second sheet material separation mechanism to move closer to or further away from the first sheet material separation mechanism.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding auxiliary device further includes a base plate, which is located below the material placement plate, and the movable component, the first sheet material separation mechanism, and the first limiting rod are all mounted on the base plate.

[0007] Preferably, the movable component includes a first linear guide rail, a rack, a mounting plate, a pull rod, a toothed block, and an elastic element. The first linear guide rail and the rack are spaced apart and mounted on the substrate perpendicular to the strip hole. The second sheet material separation mechanism is mounted on the mounting plate. A first slider is provided at the bottom of the mounting plate and is slidably connected to the first linear guide rail. The pull rod is inserted and mounted on the mounting plate and connected to the toothed block. The toothed block is located at the bottom of the mounting plate. The elastic element is sleeved on the pull rod and installed inside the mounting plate. When the elastic element is in a stretched state, it can make the toothed block mesh with the rack.

[0008] Preferably, the movable component further includes a mounting block, which is mounted on top of the mounting plate, the pull rod is interposed on the mounting plate and the mounting block and connected to the toothed block, and the elastic element is installed inside the mounting plate and the mounting block.

[0009] Preferably, the first sheet material separation mechanism further includes a vertical rod, a brush, and a stripping component. The bottom end of the vertical rod is mounted on the substrate, the brush is mounted on the top end of the vertical rod, the stripping component is partially surrounded by the brush, and the two ends of the stripping component are located on both sides of the brush. The two ends of the stripping component are provided with wavy teeth.

[0010] Preferably, the first sheet material separation mechanism further includes a mounting base, which is connected to the bottom end of the upright, and the upright of the first sheet material separation mechanism is mounted on the substrate through the mounting base.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding auxiliary device further includes an adjustment mechanism, which includes a ball screw and a handwheel with a handle. The ball screw includes a lead screw mounted on a base plate and a nut threaded onto the lead screw. The lead screw is parallel to the strip hole. The second limiting rod is mounted on the nut. The handwheel is connected to the lead screw.

[0012] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism further includes a second linear guide rail and a second slider. The second linear guide rail is mounted on the base plate and located below the lead screw. The second linear guide rail is parallel to the strip hole. The second slider is slidably connected to the second linear guide rail and connected to the nut.

[0013] Preferably, the adjusting mechanism further includes a locking assembly, which includes a first clamping block, a second clamping block, and a screw. The first clamping block and the second clamping block are mounted on the base plate and are located on both sides of the screw, respectively. The screw is threadedly connected to the first clamping block and the second clamping block.

[0014] Preferably, the locking assembly further includes a wing nut, which is connected to the screw.

[0015] Compared to other technologies, the advantages are: only the position of the second sheet material separation mechanism and the second limit rod needs to be adjusted, which can be applied to the feeding needs of sheet materials of various sizes and specifications, making it convenient for the suction cup on the robotic arm to accurately pick up materials, eliminating the need to configure multiple different sizes of material trays, and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding auxiliary device provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the movable component of the feeding auxiliary device.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A top view of the feeding auxiliary device shown.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The side view of the feeding auxiliary device shown.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Material placement plate; 11. Strip hole; 2. Movable component; 21. First linear guide rail; 22. Straight rack; 23. Mounting plate; 24. Pull rod; 25. Tooth block; 26. Elastic element; 27. Mounting block; 28. First slider; 3. First sheet material separation mechanism; 31. Upright rod; 32. Discharge brush; 33. Stripping component; 34. Mounting base; 4. Second sheet material separation mechanism; 5. First limiting rod; 6. Second limiting rod; 7. Base plate; 8. Adjustment mechanism; 81. Ball screw; 811. Screw; 812. Nut; 82. Handwheel; 83. Second linear guide rail; 84. Second slider; 9. Locking component; 91. First clamping block; 92. Second clamping block; 93. Screw; 94. Wing nut; 10. Sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described in this specification are merely for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0023] It should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Additionally, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a feeding auxiliary device that can be applied to the feeding needs of sheet materials of various sizes and specifications. It includes: a feeding plate 1, a movable component 2, a first sheet material separation mechanism 3, a second sheet material separation mechanism 4, a first limiting rod 5, and a second limiting rod 6. The feeding plate 1 has a strip-shaped hole 11 located to the right of the first limiting rod 5 along its transverse direction. The movable component 2 is installed below the material placement plate 1. The first sheet material separation mechanism 3 is located on the upper side of the material placement plate 1, and the second sheet material separation mechanism 4 is located on the lower side of the material placement plate 1 and connected to the movable component 2. The first limiting rod 5 is located on the left side of the material placement plate 1, and the second limiting rod 6 is movably inserted into the strip hole 11. The second limiting rod 6 can move left and right within the strip hole 11. The movable component 2 can drive the second sheet material separation mechanism 4 to move closer to or further away from the first sheet material separation mechanism 3. It should be noted that the sheet material is rectangular in shape and has a thickness of 1-2 mm.

[0027] When the stacked sheet material is placed on the material placement plate 1, the first sheet material separation mechanism 3, the second sheet material separation mechanism 4, the first limiting rod 5, and the second limiting rod 6 are located on the four sides of the sheet material, respectively, to limit the stacked sheet material and facilitate the precise picking up of the material by the suction cup on the robotic arm.

[0028] When larger sheet materials need to be placed on the feeding plate 1, the movable component 2 can move the second sheet material separating mechanism 4, increasing the distance between the first sheet material separating mechanism 3 and the second sheet material separating mechanism 4. Furthermore, the distance between the second limiting rod 6 and the first limiting rod 5 can also be increased. This allows for the placement of larger sheet materials on the feeding plate 1. During this process, the positions of the first sheet material separating mechanism 3 and the first limiting rod 5 remain unchanged; only the positions of the second sheet material separating mechanism 4 and the second limiting rod 6 need to be adjusted. This method is suitable for feeding sheet materials of various sizes and specifications.

[0029] Please refer to the following: Figures 2 to 4 In one specific embodiment, the feeding auxiliary device further includes a base plate 7, which is located below the material placement plate 1. The movable component 2, the first sheet material separation mechanism 3, and the first limiting rod 5 are all mounted on the base plate 7. Thus, the base plate 7 can serve as a mounting platform, facilitating the installation of the movable component 2, the first sheet material separation mechanism 3, and the first limiting rod 5, while maintaining their positions.

[0030] In one specific embodiment, the movable component 2 includes a first linear guide rail 21, a rack 22, a mounting plate 23, a pull rod 24, a toothed block 25, and an elastic element 26. The first linear guide rail 21 and the rack 22 are spaced apart and mounted on the substrate 7 and perpendicular to the strip hole 11. The second sheet material separation mechanism 4 is mounted on the mounting plate 23. A first slider is provided at the bottom of the mounting plate 23. The first slider is slidably connected to the first linear guide rail 21. The pull rod 24 is inserted and mounted on the mounting plate 23 and connected to the toothed block 25. The toothed block 25 is located at the bottom of the mounting plate 23. The elastic element 26 is sleeved on the pull rod 24 and installed inside the mounting plate 23. When the elastic element 26 is in a stretched state, it can make the toothed block 25 mesh with the rack 22.

[0031] In one specific embodiment, a sensor 10 is provided on the mounting plate 36. The sensor 10 is used to detect whether there is sheet material on the material placement plate 1. In this embodiment, the sensor 10 can be a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor. The diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor emits infrared light to illuminate the sheet material placement area on the material placement plate. The diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor receives the reflected light and converts the light signal into an electrical signal. By comparing the intensity, angle, or time difference of the reflected light, it determines whether there is sheet material.

[0032] In one specific embodiment, the movable component 2 further includes a mounting block 27, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate 23. The pull rod 24 is inserted into the mounting plate 23 and the mounting block 27 and connected to the toothed block 25. The elastic element 26 is installed inside the mounting plate 23 and the mounting block 27.

[0033] Normally, without external force, the elastic element 26 is in a stretched state, allowing the toothed block 25 to engage with the rack 22, thus locking the mounting plate 23 and preventing it from moving on the linear guide. When adjusting the position of the second material separating mechanism 4, the pull rod 24 is first pulled up. At this time, the elastic element 26 is compressed inside the mounting plate 23 and mounting block 27, temporarily separating the toothed plate and rack 22. Then, the mounting plate 23 is pushed along the linear guide, allowing for timely adjustment of the position of the second material separating mechanism 4. Then, the pull rod 24 is released, and the elastic element 26 returns to its stretched state, allowing the toothed block 25 to engage with the rack 22, locking the mounting plate 23. The position of the second material separating mechanism 4 remains unchanged.

[0034] In one specific embodiment, the first sheet material separation mechanism 3 further includes a vertical rod 31, a brush 32, and a U-shaped stripping component 33. The bottom end of the vertical rod 31 is fixedly mounted on the substrate 7, the brush 32 is mounted on the top end of the vertical rod 31, the stripping component 33 is partially surrounded by the brush 32, and the two ends of the stripping component 33 are respectively located on both sides of the brush 32. The two ends of the stripping component 33 are provided with wavy teeth.

[0035] Thus, the first limiting rod 5 and the second limiting rod 6 of the upright rod 31 work together to limit the stacked sheet material on all four sides. When the stacked sheet material is vertically lifted by the robotic arm, the sheet material that is stuck to the sheet material being picked up will be rubbed repeatedly by the brush 32 and the wavy teeth, thereby separating the stuck sheet material from the sheet material being picked up.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, the first sheet material separation mechanism 3 further includes a mounting base 34, which is connected to the bottom end of the upright 31. The upright 31 of the first sheet material separation mechanism 3 is fixedly mounted on the substrate 7 through the mounting base 34, which can enhance the installation stability.

[0037] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the structure of the second sheet material separation mechanism 4 is the same as that of the first sheet material separation mechanism 3, so it will not be described in detail here. Only during installation, the mounting base 34 of the second sheet material separation mechanism 4 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 23.

[0038] In one specific embodiment, the feeding auxiliary device further includes an adjustment mechanism 8, which includes a ball screw 81 and a handwheel 82 with a handle. The ball screw 81 includes a screw 811 mounted on the base plate 7 and a nut 812 threadedly connected to the screw 811. The screw 811 is parallel to the strip hole 11. The second limiting rod 6 is mounted on the nut 812. The handwheel 82 is connected to the screw 811.

[0039] When the handwheel 82 is turned by the handle, the handwheel 82 will drive the lead screw 811 to rotate. The nut 812 converts the rotational motion into linear motion. When the nut 812 moves linearly on the lead screw 811, it can drive the second limiting rod 6 to move linearly in the strip hole 11.

[0040] Specifically, when the handwheel 82 is rotated in the first direction, the handwheel 82 will drive the lead screw 811 to rotate. When the nut 812 moves linearly on the lead screw 811, it can drive the second limit rod 6 to move to the left within the slot 11. When the handwheel 82 is rotated in the second direction, the handwheel 82 will drive the lead screw 811 to rotate. When the nut 812 moves linearly on the lead screw 811, it can drive the second limit rod 6 to move to the right within the slot 11.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the adjusting mechanism 8 further includes a second linear guide rail 83 and a second slider 84. The second linear guide rail 83 is fixedly mounted on the base plate 7 and located below the lead screw 811. The second linear guide rail 83 is parallel to the strip hole 11. The second slider 84 is slidably connected to the second linear guide rail 83 and connected to the nut 812. Thus, when the nut 811 moves linearly, the second slider 84 moves with the nut 812, providing support for the nut 812 and enhancing its stability.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, the adjusting mechanism 8 further includes a locking assembly 9, which includes a first clamping block 91, a second clamping block 92, and a screw 93. The top end of the first clamping block 91 is smaller than the bottom end of the first clamping block 91, and the top end of the second clamping block 92 is smaller than the bottom end of the second clamping block 92. The first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92 are fixedly mounted on the base plate 7 and are located on both sides of the lead screw 811, respectively. The screw 93 is threadedly connected to the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the locking assembly 9 further includes a wing nut 94, which is fixedly connected to the screw 93 and can be easily operated manually by rotating the screw 93 through the wing nut 94.

[0044] When the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92 are fixedly mounted on the base plate 7 and located on both sides of the lead screw, a large gap is maintained between the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92. By rotating the screw 93 in the first direction using the wing nut 94, the gap between the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92 can be reduced, causing the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92 to clamp the lead screw 811 and prevent the lead screw 811 from rotating, thereby keeping the position of the second limiting rod 6 unchanged. By rotating the screw 93 in the second direction using the wing nut 94, the gap between the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92 can be increased, causing the first clamping block 91 and the second clamping block 92 to release the lead screw 811, at which point the lead screw 811 can be rotated.

[0045] This invention is not limited to the description and embodiments described herein, and thus other advantages and modifications can be readily realized by those skilled in the art. Therefore, without departing from the spirit and scope of the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this invention is not limited to the specific details, representative devices and examples shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A feeding auxiliary device, characterized in that, include: The material placement plate (1), movable component (2), first sheet material separation mechanism (3), second sheet material separation mechanism (4), first limiting rod (5) and second limiting rod (6) are provided. The material placement plate (1) has a strip hole (11) located on the right side of the first limiting rod (5) in the transverse direction. The movable component (2) is installed below the material plate (1). The first sheet material separation mechanism (3) is located on the upper side of the material plate (1). The second sheet material separation mechanism (4) is located on the lower side of the material plate (1) and is connected to the movable component (2). The first limiting rod (5) is located on the left side of the material plate (1). The second limiting rod (6) is movably inserted into the strip hole (11). The second limiting rod (6) can move left and right in the strip hole (11). The movable component (2) can drive the second sheet material separation mechanism (4) to move closer to or further away from the first sheet material separation mechanism (3).

2. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding auxiliary device also includes a base plate (7), which is located below the material placement plate (1). The movable component (2), the first sheet material separation mechanism (3), and the first limiting rod (5) are all mounted on the base plate (7).

3. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The movable component (2) includes a first linear guide rail (21), a rack (22), a mounting plate (23), a pull rod (24), a toothed block (25), and an elastic element (26). The first linear guide rail (21) and the rack (22) are spaced apart and mounted on the substrate (7) and perpendicular to the strip hole (11). The second sheet material separation mechanism (4) is mounted on the mounting plate (23). A first slider (28) is provided at the bottom of the mounting plate (23). The first slider (28) is slidably connected to the first linear guide rail (21). The pull rod (24) is inserted and mounted on the mounting plate (23) and connected to the toothed block (25). The toothed block (25) is located at the bottom of the mounting plate (23). The elastic element (26) is sleeved on the pull rod (24) and installed inside the mounting plate (23). When the elastic element (26) is in a stretched state, it can make the toothed block (25) mesh with the rack (22).

4. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The movable component (2) further includes a mounting block (27) which is mounted on the top of the mounting plate (23). The pull rod (24) is inserted into the mounting plate (23) and the mounting block (27) and connected to the toothed block (25). The elastic element (26) is installed inside the mounting plate (23) and the mounting block (27).

5. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first sheet material separation mechanism (3) also includes a pole (31), a brush (32) and a stripper (33). The bottom end of the pole (31) is mounted on the base plate (7). The brush (32) is mounted on the top end of the pole (31). The stripper (33) is partially surrounded on the brush (32), and the two ends of the stripper (33) are located on both sides of the brush (32). The two ends of the stripper (33) are provided with wavy teeth.

6. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first sheet material separation mechanism (3) also includes a mounting base (34), which is connected to the bottom end of the upright (31). The upright (31) of the first sheet material separation mechanism (3) is mounted on the substrate (7) through the mounting base (34).

7. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding auxiliary device also includes an adjustment mechanism (8), which includes a ball screw (81) and a handwheel (82) with a handle. The ball screw (81) includes a screw (811) mounted on the base plate (7) and a nut (812) threaded onto the screw (811). The screw (811) is parallel to the strip hole (11). The second limiting rod (6) is mounted on the nut (812). The handwheel (82) is connected to the screw (811).

8. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (8) further includes a second linear guide (83) and a second slider (84). The second linear guide (83) is mounted on the base plate (7) and located below the lead screw (811). The second linear guide (83) is parallel to the strip hole (11). The second slider (84) is slidably connected to the second linear guide (83) and connected to the nut (812).

9. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (8) further includes a locking assembly (9), which includes a first clamping block (91), a second clamping block (92), and a screw (93). The first clamping block (91) and the second clamping block (92) are mounted on the base plate (7) and located on both sides of the lead screw (811), respectively. The screw (93) is threadedly connected to the first clamping block (91) and the second clamping block (92).

10. The feeding auxiliary device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The locking assembly (9) also includes a wing nut (94) which is connected to the screw (93).

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