Battery conveying mechanism and battery feeding device

Abstract

This application relates to a battery conveying mechanism and a battery loading device, including a feeding platform and a battery transfer module. The feeding platform has a plurality of first receiving slots for placing batteries spaced apart along a first direction, and a first clearance window extending along the first direction. The battery transfer module includes a transmission plate extending along the first direction, a vertical drive component for driving the transmission plate to move back and forth between a first vertical position and a second vertical position, and a horizontal drive component for driving the transmission plate to move back and forth between a first horizontal position and a second horizontal position along the first direction. The transmission plate includes a plurality of transmission slots for placing batteries spaced evenly along the first direction. The transmission plate is movably disposed at the first clearance window. When the transmission plate is in the first vertical position, the transmission slots are higher than the first receiving slots; when the transmission plate is in the second vertical position, the transmission slots are lower than the first receiving slots. This application can improve the automation level of battery loading.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery technology, and more specifically, to a battery conveying mechanism and a battery feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] For batteries that are roughly cylindrical in shape, problems such as overlapping, rolling, and displacement can easily occur on the conveying mechanism during the manufacturing process. Operators need to manually adjust their positions on the feeding platform to facilitate subsequent battery handling. This increases the workload for operators and results in a low level of automation in battery loading. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a battery conveying mechanism and a battery feeding device, in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: constructing a battery transmission mechanism, including: The feeding platform is provided with a plurality of first receiving slots for placing batteries at intervals along a first direction; and is provided with a first clearance window extending along the first direction. The battery transmission module includes: The transmission plate extending along the first direction includes a plurality of transmission slots for placing batteries evenly spaced along the first direction; the transmission plate is movably disposed at the first clearance window. A vertical drive assembly that drives the transmission plate to move back and forth between a first vertical position and a second vertical position in a vertical direction; when the transmission plate is in the first vertical position, the transmission groove is higher than the first receiving groove; when the transmission plate is in the second vertical position, the transmission groove is lower than the first receiving groove. A horizontal drive assembly that drives the transmission plate to move back and forth between a first horizontal position and a second horizontal position along the first direction; Wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0005] Furthermore, the feeding platform includes two placement plates that are parallel and spaced apart along a second direction. The first clearance window is located between the two placement plates along the second direction. The grooves on the two placement plates are correspondingly arranged to jointly form the first receiving groove. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the vertical direction.

[0006] Furthermore, the interval between two adjacent transmission slots is equal to the interval between two adjacent first receiving slots; the interval between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position is equal to a multiple of the interval between two adjacent first receiving slots.

[0007] Furthermore, the vertical drive assembly includes at least one lifting cylinder, the output shaft of which is connected to the transmission plate; The horizontal drive assembly includes a horizontal guide rail extending along the first direction and a mounting bracket movably disposed on the horizontal guide rail; the lifting cylinder is disposed on the mounting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a feeding assembly for replenishing batteries to the feeding platform; the feeding assembly is disposed at one end of the feeding platform.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a feeding component, which is provided with at least one second receiving slot for placing the battery and at least one second clearance window; the second clearance window is connected to one end of the first clearance window along the first direction. The distance between the second receiving slot near the feeding platform and the first receiving slot near the loading component on the feeding platform is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding component includes at least two feeding surfaces; each feeding surface is parallel to the first direction and is provided with the second receiving groove and the second clearance window; The feeding assembly also includes a feeding motor that drives the feeding component to rotate, so as to drive different feeding surfaces to dock with the feeding platform.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding component is provided with at least two second receiving slots; the distance between two adjacent second receiving slots is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots; the distance between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position is equal to the product of the number of second receiving slots and the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes a robotic arm for gripping the battery, the robotic arm being movably disposed between the at least two second receiving slots.

[0013] A battery feeding device is constructed, comprising the battery conveying mechanism described in any of the preceding claims.

[0014] Implementing the technical solution constructed in this application has at least the following beneficial effects: This application, by setting up a feeding platform with a first receiving slot and a transmission plate with a transmission slot, effectively confines the batteries within the slot during transmission, preventing problems such as movement, displacement, and stacking. By setting up vertical and horizontal drive components to drive the movement of the transmission plate, the movement of the batteries within the first receiving slot on the feeding platform can be effectively realized, thereby achieving orderly movement of the batteries on the transmission mechanism. Thus, no manual operation is required on the battery transmission mechanism, improving the automation level of the battery transmission mechanism and its associated battery loading device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the battery feeding system in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the battery feeding system from another angle. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the battery delivery mechanism in the diagram; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the battery transfer mechanism shown from another angle; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the loading component; Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the material transfer mechanism in the middle; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the tray transfer mechanism from another angle. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A partial structural diagram of the tray transfer mechanism shown at another angle; Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the material tray lifting component and the material tray without material; Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the material tray lifting assembly and the empty material tray. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical transfer component and the battery gripping module in Figure 1; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 The diagram shows the structure of the vertical transfer component and the battery gripping module from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this application, the specific embodiments of this application are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0017] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0018] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0019] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] Figures 1 to 12This application illustrates a battery loading device according to an embodiment of the present application, which can automatically perform the battery loading process, reducing manual intervention. The battery loading device includes a battery conveying mechanism 10, a battery transfer mechanism 20, a tray transfer mechanism 30, a pipeline guiding mechanism 40, and a control mechanism (not shown in the figure). The control mechanism is electrically connected to the battery conveying mechanism 10, the battery transfer mechanism 20, and the tray transfer mechanism 30, and is used to control the normal operation of the battery loading device. The battery conveying mechanism 10 is used to sequentially transfer numerous batteries 3 to the battery transfer mechanism 20. The battery transfer mechanism 20 is used to transfer the batteries 3 transferred by the battery conveying mechanism 10 to the battery slots 202 of the tray 2 on the tray transfer mechanism 30. The tray transfer mechanism 30 is used to transfer empty trays 2 to trays 2 filled with batteries 3. The pipeline guiding mechanism 40 is used to lay conduits and wires, improving the orderliness of the pipelines on the device.

[0022] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the battery conveying mechanism 10 is generally longitudinally elongated, extending along a first direction X to sequentially transfer batteries 3 to the battery transfer mechanism 20 along the first direction X. The tray transfer mechanism 30 is disposed on one side of the battery conveying mechanism 10 along a second direction Y. The battery transfer mechanism 20 is disposed vertically above the battery conveying mechanism 10 and the tray transfer mechanism 30. The pipeline guiding mechanism 40 is arranged on the frame of at least some of the battery conveying mechanism 10, the battery transfer mechanism 20, and the tray transfer mechanism 30.

[0023] We now define this vertical direction as the third direction Z. It should be noted that the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are all perpendicular to each other.

[0024] This application enables automatic transfer of the battery tray by setting up a tray transfer mechanism 30. During the battery loading operation, the tray transfer mechanism 30 can automatically transfer an empty tray 2 to a position close to the battery conveying mechanism 10, so that the battery transfer mechanism 20 can transfer the batteries 3 on the battery conveying mechanism 10 to the tray 2. Furthermore, when the tray 2 is full of batteries 3, the tray transfer mechanism 30 can also remove the tray 2 full of batteries 3, so that a new empty tray 2 can be transferred to a position close to the battery conveying mechanism 10, allowing the battery transfer mechanism 20 to continue transferring batteries 3 to the new empty tray 2.

[0025] Thus, during the operation, there is no need for operators to manually move empty trays 2 to the vicinity of the battery conveying mechanism 10, nor is it necessary for operators to manually remove trays 2 filled with batteries 3. This improves the automation level of the battery loading process and reduces the workload of operators. At the same time, the automated loading and unloading of trays 2 can also avoid the problem of untimely manual movement of trays 2, ensuring the continuity of battery loading and improving loading efficiency.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the battery conveying mechanism 10 includes a feeding platform 11, a battery conveying module 12, and a loading module 13. The feeding platform 11 extends along a first direction X and has multiple first receiving slots 111 evenly spaced along the first direction X. Each first receiving slot 111 is used to hold a battery 3. The battery conveying module 12 is used to convey the battery 3, allowing the battery 3 to move along the first direction X on the feeding platform 11 to the battery transfer mechanism 20, whereby the battery transfer mechanism 20 transfers it onto the tray 2. The loading module 13 is located at the end of the feeding platform 11 away from the battery transfer mechanism 20 along the first direction X, and is used to replenish the battery 3, cooperating with the battery transfer mechanism 20 to load the battery 3 onto the feeding platform 11.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding platform 11 is generally a long rectangular plate with a first clearance window 112 for making way for the battery transfer module 12. The first clearance window 112 extends along a first direction X to facilitate the battery transfer module 12 to transport the battery 3 located on the feeding platform 11 along the first direction X.

[0028] Specifically, the feeding platform 11 may include two placement plates 1101. The two placement plates 1101 are arranged parallel to each other along the second direction Y and both extend along the first direction X. The space between them can be regarded as the first clearance window 112. Each placement plate 1101 has multiple slots arranged parallel to each other along the first direction X. The slots on the two placement plates 1101 are arranged one-to-one, and the two corresponding slots together constitute the first receiving slot 111.

[0029] In this way, the battery transfer module 12 can push out any battery 3 from the first receiving slot 111 from the first clearance window 112, move it along the first direction X, and then place it in another first receiving slot 111, thereby realizing one transfer of the battery 3 on the feeding platform 11 along the first direction X. After one or more of the above-mentioned transfer processes, the battery 3 can move along the first direction X from the end of the feeding platform 11 near the loading module 13 to the position of the feeding platform 11 corresponding to the battery transfer mechanism 20.

[0030] Furthermore, the feeding platform 11 may also include a connecting portion 1102, which is disposed at one end of the two placement plates 1101 away from the feeding module 13 along the first direction X, for connecting the two parallel placement plates 1101. Thus, the feeding platform 11 is generally in the shape of a longitudinally elongated U-shaped plate.

[0031] In some other embodiments, the feeding platform 11 may also include only two parallel spaced placement plates 1101. By fixing the placement plates 1101 to two spaced frames, the placement plates 1101 are arranged in parallel space along the second direction Y.

[0032] In some other embodiments, the feeding platform 11 may also include two connecting portions 1102, which are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the two placement plates 1101 along the first direction X, so that the feeding platform 11 is generally a long and hollow cuboid plate.

[0033] In some embodiments, the battery transfer module 12 may include a transmission plate 121, a vertical drive assembly 122, and a horizontal drive assembly 123. The horizontal drive assembly 123 drives the vertical drive assembly 122 and the transmission plate 121 disposed on the vertical drive assembly 122 to move back and forth along a first direction X between a first horizontal position and a second horizontal position. The vertical drive assembly 122 is disposed on the horizontal drive assembly 123 and drives the transmission plate 121 to move back and forth along a third direction Z between a first vertical position and a second vertical position. The transmission plate 121 is disposed on the vertical drive assembly 122 and can be movably disposed at a first clearance window 112 under the drive of the vertical drive assembly 122 and the horizontal drive assembly 123, for conveying the battery 3 to move along the first direction X on the feeding platform 11.

[0034] Specifically, the transmission plate 121 may be longitudinally arranged, including a plurality of transmission grooves 1211 evenly spaced along the first direction X. The transmission grooves 1211 are used to accommodate the battery 3, so as to carry the battery 3 for movement and realize the transmission of the battery 3.

[0035] It should be noted that the battery 3 is roughly cylindrical. Correspondingly, the groove on the placement plate 1101 and the transmission groove 1211 on the transmission plate 121 can be rectangular or semi-cylindrical, and the distance between two adjacent transmission grooves 1211 is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving grooves 111.

[0036] Thus, each transmission groove 1211 can be connected with two groove portions of the corresponding first receiving groove 111 to form a rectangular groove or a semi-cylindrical groove extending along the second direction Y. The battery 3 can be placed horizontally in the connected rectangular groove or semi-cylindrical groove, so that its axis extends along the second direction Y.

[0037] Now, along the third direction Z, the first vertical position is set higher than the second vertical position. Along the first direction X, the first horizontal position is located on the side of the second horizontal position away from the feeding module 13.

[0038] When the transmission plate 121 is in the first vertical position, its upper surface is located above the upper surface of the feeding platform 11 and protrudes between the two placement plates 1101. The transmission groove 1211 is set higher than the groove portion of the two placement plates 1101, that is, higher than the first receiving groove 111.

[0039] When the transmission plate 121 is in the second vertical position, its upper surface is located below the upper surface of the feeding platform 11 and is recessed between the two placement plates 1101. The transmission groove 1211 is set below the groove portion of the two placement plates 1101, that is, below the first receiving groove 111.

[0040] The following four processes may occur during the battery loading process.

[0041] First, when the vertical drive assembly 122 is in the second horizontal position, the vertical drive assembly 122 is controlled to drive the transmission plate 121 to rise from the second vertical position to the first vertical position. During this process, multiple batteries 3 located on the transmission plate 121 are lifted up and move upward with the transmission plate 121 to the first vertical position, disengaging from the feeding platform 11.

[0042] Furthermore, the horizontal drive assembly 123 drives the vertical drive assembly 122 and the transmission plate 121 to move along the first direction X, from the second horizontal position to the first horizontal position. During this process, the transmission plate 121 is always in the first vertical position, and the multiple batteries 3 located on the transmission plate 121 follow the transmission plate 121 to move away from the feeding module 13.

[0043] Furthermore, the vertical drive assembly 122 drives the transmission plate 121 to descend from the first vertical position to the second vertical position. During this process, the vertical drive assembly 122 and the transmission plate 121 remain in the first horizontal position, and the multiple batteries 3 located on the transmission plate 121 descend synchronously with the transmission plate 121 until the batteries 3 fall into the first receiving slot 111 on the feeding platform 111.

[0044] Furthermore, the horizontal drive assembly 123 drives the vertical drive assembly 122 and the transmission plate 121 to move along the first direction X, from the first horizontal position to the second horizontal position. During this process, the transmission plate 121 remains in the second vertical position to ensure that its horizontal movement does not affect the battery 3 on the feeding platform 11.

[0045] Furthermore, the above four processes are repeated to achieve uninterrupted transfer of battery 3 to battery transfer mechanism 20.

[0046] It should be noted that the distance between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position along the first direction X must be equal to a multiple of the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots 111 (or two adjacent transmission slots 1211). In this way, it can be ensured that each transmission slot 1211 on the transmission plate 121 has a corresponding first receiving slot 111 at both the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position.

[0047] Specifically, the multiple can be 1 or greater than or equal to 2, without any specific limitation here.

[0048] In some embodiments, the number of the first receiving slots 111 may be equal to the number of transmission slots 1211. In this way, it can be ensured that during movement, regardless of how many first receiving slots 111 contain batteries 3, the transmission plate 121 can move all the batteries 3 located on the first receiving slots 111 as a whole.

[0049] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the vertical drive assembly 122 may include at least one lifting cylinder 1221, which is disposed on the horizontal drive assembly 123 and disposed at the bottom end of the transmission plate 121 along the third direction Z, and the output shaft is connected to the bottom wall of the transmission plate 121 so as to move the transmission plate 121 between a first vertical position and a second vertical position by extending and retracting the output shaft.

[0050] The horizontal drive assembly 123 may include a mounting bracket 1231, a horizontal cylinder 1232, and a horizontal guide rail 1233. The horizontal guide rail 1233 is positioned below the feeding platform 11 along a third direction Z and extends along a first direction X. The horizontal cylinder 1232 is mounted on a bracket of the feeding platform 11 and is located on one side of the mounting bracket 1231 along the first direction X. Its output shaft is connected to the mounting bracket 1231 for driving the mounting bracket 1231 to move.

[0051] The lifting cylinder 1221 is mounted on the mounting bracket 1231, which is movably mounted on the horizontal guide rail 1233. Driven by the horizontal cylinder 1232, the lifting cylinder 1221 moves back and forth between a first horizontal position and a second horizontal position. Thus, through the cooperation of the vertical drive assembly 122 and the horizontal drive assembly 123, the reciprocating movement of the transmission plate 121 is achieved.

[0052] In some embodiments, the horizontal drive assembly 123 may further include at least one guide structure 1234, and the vertical drive assembly 122 may further include at least one first connecting bracket 1222. The guide structure 1234 is disposed on the mounting bracket 1231 and extends in the third direction Z. The first connecting bracket 1222 is movably disposed on the guide structure 1234, and one end is connected to the transmission plate 121.

[0053] Thus, the lifting cylinder 1221 and the first connecting frame 1222 are spaced apart along the first direction X. The first connecting frame 1222 can assist the lifting cylinder 1221 in limiting the transmission plate 121 and improving the stability of the transmission plate 121 during movement.

[0054] Specifically, there can be two of each of the first connecting frame 1222 and the guide structure 1234. The two guide structures 1234 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the mounting frame 1231 along the first direction X, so that the first connecting frame 1222 is located on opposite sides of the lifting cylinder 1221.

[0055] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding module 13 may include a feeding component 131 and a feeding motor 132. The feeding component 131 provides batteries 3 to the transmission plate 131, so that the transmission plate 131 continuously transmits new batteries 3 to the feeding platform 11. The feeding motor 132 is mounted on a bracket, and its output end is connected to the feeding component 131, allowing the feeding component 131 to be rotatably configured.

[0056] Specifically, please refer to the following: Figure 5 The loading component 131 includes at least two loading surfaces 1310, each loading surface 1310 being parallel to the first direction X, and each having at least one second receiving slot 1311 and at least one second clearance window 1312. The loading motor 132 can drive the loading component 131 to rotate in a direction parallel to the first direction X, so that different loading surfaces 1310 can dock with the feeding platform 11, thereby improving loading efficiency.

[0057] The second receiving slot 1311 extends along the second direction Y and is used to place the battery 3. The second clearance window 1312 is connected to one end of the first clearance window 112 along the first direction X and is used to provide clearance for the transmission plate 121.

[0058] It should be noted that the distance between the second receiving slot 1311 on the feeding component 131 that is close to the feeding platform 11 along the first direction X and the first receiving slot 111 on the feeding platform 11 that is close to the feeding component 131 along the first direction X is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots 111.

[0059] In this way, all the first receiving slots 111 and all the second receiving slots 1311 are evenly spaced along the first direction X, and the spacing between them is equal to the spacing between the transmission slots 1211 on the transmission plate 121. The spacing between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position of the transmission plate 121 is equal to a multiple of the spacing between its evenly spaced slots. Furthermore, it can be ensured that during the movement of the transmission plate 121 between the loading component 131 and the feeding platform 11, each step of the movement ensures that the battery 3 is stably transferred between the second receiving slots 1311, the transmission slots 1211, and the first receiving slots 111.

[0060] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding component 131 can be generally shaped as a hollow rectangular cylinder with one open end, extending along the first direction X. Its open end faces the feeding platform 11 along the first direction X, and its closed end is connected to the feeding motor 132. Four sidewalls are provided between the open and closed ends of the feeding component 131, forming four feeding surfaces 1310. Thus, each time the feeding motor 132 drives the feeding component 131 to rotate 90 degrees, one step of transferring the battery 3 to the transmission plate 121 can be completed, resulting in high efficiency.

[0061] Furthermore, each feeding surface 1310 has a stepped surface 1313 on the same side along the circumference of the feeding component 131. At least a portion of the stepped surface 1313 is located at one end of the second receiving groove 1311 to receive the battery 3, so as to ensure that the battery 3 can always be in the second receiving groove 1311 during the rotation of the feeding component 131.

[0062] The four loading surfaces 1310 of the loading component 131 can have four orientations. Among them, the orientation that is horizontal and opposite to the feeding platform 11 is the docking orientation, the orientation located upstream of the loading orientation is the preparation orientation, and the remaining orientations are the standby orientations. The loading surface 1310 in the preparation orientation is perpendicular to the loading surface 1310 in the docking orientation, and the loading surface 1310 in the preparation orientation is set perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0063] During the loading process, the battery 3 is fed to the loading surface 1310 at the preparation position, located within the second receiving tank 1311. As the loading motor 132 rotates, the loading surface 1310 rotates to the docking position, aligning with the feeding platform 11. The transmission plate 121 can transfer the battery 3 from the loading surface 1310 to the feeding platform 11. Further, with another rotation of the loading motor 132, the loading surface 1310 rotates to the preparatory position, ready to rotate to the preparation position for the next time.

[0064] The step surface 1313 is positioned on the feeding surface 1310 such that when the feeding surface 1310 is in the material preparation position, the step surface 1313 is located on the bottom side of the feeding surface 1310 along the third direction Z. This ensures that when the feeding surface 1310 rotates from the material preparation position to the docking position, the step surface 1313 can stably support the battery 3 throughout the entire process, ensuring that the battery 3 is stably placed in the second receiving groove 1311.

[0065] In some other embodiments, the feeding component 131 may also include three, five, six or more feeding surfaces 1310.

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, each loading surface 1310 may be provided with at least two second receiving slots 1311, so that at least two batteries 3 can be fed to the feeding platform 11 each time via the transmission plate 121.

[0067] Specifically, the interval between two adjacent second receiving slots 1311 is equal to the interval between two adjacent first receiving slots 111. The interval between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position can be equal to the product of the number of second receiving slots 1311 and the interval between two adjacent first receiving slots 111 (that is, the interval between two adjacent second receiving slots 1311).

[0068] When the transmission plate 121 is in the first horizontal position, at least a portion of the transmission groove 1211 of the transmission plate 121 corresponds to the battery transfer mechanism 20 in the first direction X. When the transmission plate 121 is in the second horizontal position, the end of the transmission plate 121 near the feeding module 13 in the first direction X corresponds to the second clearance window 1312, and the transmission groove 1211 at this end corresponds one-to-one with the second receiving groove 1311, so as to transfer the batteries 3 on at least two second receiving grooves 1311 to the feeding platform 11 at one time, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0069] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, when at least two second receiving slots 1311 are provided on the feeding surface 1310, the feeding module 13 further includes a robotic arm 133. The robotic arm 133 is disposed on a bracket and located above the feeding component 131 along the third direction Z. It is movably disposed between each of the second receiving slots 1311 on the feeding surface 1310 for gripping and placing the battery 3.

[0070] It is important to understand that when there are at least two second receiving slots 1311 on each feeding surface 1310, at least two corresponding numbers of batteries 3 must be supplied to the feeding surface 1310 in the preparation position each time. Before entering the second receiving slots 1311, some batteries 3 that do not meet production requirements will be screened out. Consequently, in some structures that receive batteries 3, the number of batteries 3 received is less than the number of second receiving slots 1311 on the feeding surface 1310. If a normal feeding procedure is followed at this time, some second receiving slots 1311 on the feeding surface 1310 rotated to the docking position may be empty. If no intervention is taken, this will eventually result in some positions in the tray 2 being empty.

[0071] By setting up a robotic arm 133, when there is an empty second receiving slot 1311 on the loading surface 1310 at the docking position, the robotic arm 133 can grab the battery 3 from the non-empty second receiving slot 1311 on the loading surface 1310 and drive the loading motor 132 to rotate the loading component 131, so that after the next loading surface 1310 rotates to the docking position, the battery 3 is transported to the feeding platform 11 through the transmission plate 121.

[0072] Furthermore, if the second receiving slot 1311 is empty again on the feeding surface 1310 at the docking position, the previously grabbed battery 3 can be placed into the empty second receiving slot 1311 by the robot arm 133 to avoid the problem of the second receiving slot 1311 being empty, thereby avoiding the problem of empty tray 2.

[0073] In some other embodiments, the feeding module 13 may further include a feeding component 131 and a robotic arm 133. The feeding component 131 is fixed to the bracket and has a second clearance window 1312 and at least one second receiving slot 1311 only on its top side. The robotic arm 133 can place new batteries 3 into the second receiving slot 1311 by gripping them, waiting for the transmission plate 121 to feed them.

[0074] In some other embodiments, the feeding module 13 may also include a feeding component 131 and a feeding motor 132. The feeding component 131 rotates in conjunction with the battery transfer module 12 to transport the battery 3.

[0075] In some other embodiments, the feeding module 13 may also include only a feeding component 131, which may include only a feeding surface 1310.

[0076] like Figures 6 to 8As shown, in some embodiments, the tray transfer mechanism 30 may include a loading seat 31, a tray removal assembly 32, a tray insertion assembly 33, a tray lifting assembly 34, and a tray receiving rack 35. The loading seat 31 is used to hold the trays 2 and defines a removal outlet 311 and a removal inlet 312. The tray removal assembly 32 is used to remove a tray 2 filled with batteries 3 from the removal outlet 311 for the next process. The tray receiving rack 35 is used to stack multiple empty trays 2. The tray insertion assembly 33 is used to move an empty tray 2 from the tray receiving rack 35 into the loading seat 31 from the removal inlet 312, so that the battery transfer mechanism 20 can transfer the batteries 3 from the feeding platform 11 into the trays 2. The tray lifting assembly 34 is used to lift the tray 2 inside the tray receiving rack 35 so that the tray 2 at the bottom can be smoothly moved from the inlet 312 into the loading seat 31 under the drive of the tray moving assembly 33.

[0077] Specifically, the loading seat 31 is disposed on one side of the battery conveying mechanism 10 along the second direction Y, and the tray receiving rack 35 is disposed on the side of the loading seat 31 away from the battery conveying mechanism 10 along the second direction Y. The battery transfer mechanism 20 is disposed at least above the battery conveying mechanism 10 and the loading seat 31, so as to transfer the battery 3 conveyed by the battery conveying mechanism 10 to the tray 2 at the loading seat 31.

[0078] The loading seat 31 has an outlet 311 located on one side of the loading seat 31 along the first direction X, and an inlet 312 located on the side of the loading seat 31 near the tray receiving rack 35 along the second direction Y. The tray receiving rack 35 is also provided with a mating interface (not shown in the figure) on the side of the loading seat 31 along the second direction Y. This mating interface connects with the inlet 312 along the second direction Y to facilitate the tray 2 entering the loading seat 31 from the tray receiving rack 35.

[0079] In some embodiments, the tray removal assembly 32 may include a first pusher 321 and a first drive structure 322. The first pusher 321 is disposed on a movable part of the first drive structure 322 to move back and forth along a first direction X under the drive of the first drive structure 322.

[0080] Specifically, the loading seat 31 is further defined with at least one first clearance opening 313. The first clearance opening 313 is located on the side of the loading seat 31 away from the outlet 311 along the first direction X and is connected to the first receiving space. It is used to allow the first pusher 321 to extend into the first receiving space so as to push the tray 2 in the first receiving space out of the outlet 311.

[0081] In some embodiments, the tray transfer assembly 33 may include a second pusher 331 and a second drive structure 332. The second pusher 331 is disposed on a movable part of the second drive structure 332 to move back and forth along the second direction Y under the drive of the second drive structure 332.

[0082] Specifically, the tray receiving rack 35 is defined with at least one second clearance opening 352. The second clearance opening 352 is located on the side of the tray receiving rack 35 away from the interface along the second direction Y, for the second pusher 331 to extend into the second receiving space to push the tray 2 in the second receiving space out of the interface to the loading seat 31.

[0083] Furthermore, the tray feeding assembly 33 may also include at least one guide structure 333, which includes a guide rail and a slider. The guide rail extends along the second direction Y, and the slider is movably disposed on the guide rail and connected to the second pusher 331 to guide the second pusher 331 so that the second pusher 331 can push the tray 2 more stably.

[0084] It should be noted that the first drive structure 322 and the second drive structure 332 can be implemented using existing drive and guide structures such as lead screw nut seat structure, rodless cylinder structure, and slide cylinder structure, which will not be elaborated on here.

[0085] It should be noted that the feeding seat 31 and the tray receiving rack 35 can be in the form of a frame structure to define the space for receiving the tray 2.

[0086] For example in Figures 6 to 8 In the embodiment shown, the feeding seat 31 is composed of four rod-shaped structures, which define a first receiving space for receiving the material tray 2. The transfer outlet 311, transfer inlet 312 and first clearance outlet 313 are respectively disposed on part of the rod-shaped structures and are respectively connected to the first receiving space.

[0087] The tray receiving rack 35 is composed of multiple spaced-apart limiting members 351, which define a second receiving space for receiving the tray 2. The channel formed between two spaced-apart limiting members 351 at corresponding positions can be regarded as the interface and the second clearance opening 352, which are respectively connected to the second receiving space.

[0088] The tray 2 located on the loading seat 31 is now defined as the loading tray 2A, and the tray 2 located on the tray receiving rack 35 is defined as the empty tray 2B. For the empty tray 2B, among the multiple empty trays 2B stacked in the tray receiving rack 35, the empty tray 2B at the bottom is defined as the bottom empty tray 2C, and the other empty trays 2B above the bottom empty tray 2C are defined as the remaining empty trays 2D.

[0089] The tray lifting assembly 34 is used to raise the remaining empty trays 2D so that they are spaced apart from the bottom empty tray 2C. The second pusher 331 of the tray moving assembly 33 is used to transfer the bottom empty tray 2C, which has been separated from the remaining empty trays 2D, into the loading seat 31.

[0090] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of the tray lifting components 34 may be at least two, which are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the tray receiving rack 35 along the first direction X, so as to stably lift the remaining empty trays 2D. See also Figure 9 The material tray lifting assembly 34 may include a lifting structure 341 and a cylinder 342. The cylinder 342 is used to drive the lifting structure 341 to move. The lifting structure 341 is used to lift the remaining empty material trays 2D.

[0091] Specifically, a lifting groove 201 may be provided on the side wall of the material tray 2. The lifting structure 341 may include an extension block 3411 and a lifting member 3412. The extension block 3411 is disposed on the output rod of the cylinder 342 so as to move along the first direction X under the drive of the cylinder 342. The lifting member 3412 is disposed on the side of the extension block 3411 near the material tray receiving rack 35 along the first direction X, and can follow the extension block 3411 to move along the first direction X, and can lift the remaining empty material trays 2D when it moves into the lifting groove 201.

[0092] The lifting member 3412 may include an arc-shaped wall that protrudes at least partially from the extension block 3411, and the top of the arc-shaped wall is located above the top wall of the lifting groove 201 of the bottommost empty material tray 2D along the third direction Z, with a distance H between them along the third direction Z. Thus, when the lifting member 3412 follows the extension block 3411 into the lifting groove 201, it can lift the remaining empty material tray 2D upwards to a height of H.

[0093] By setting the portion of the lifting member 3412 protruding outside the extension block 3411 as an arc-shaped wall, the arc-shaped structure of the arc-shaped wall can gradually lift the remaining unloaded material tray 2D through a gradually changing height.

[0094] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the lifting member 3412 can be specifically configured as a disc shape, partly housed in the relief groove provided in the extension block 3411, and partly protruding from the extension block 3411.

[0095] In some other embodiments, the lifting member 3412 may also be configured as a semi-circular disc, a hemisphere, a sphere, or other shapes.

[0096] In some other embodiments, the portion of the lifting member 3412 protruding from the extension block 3411 may also be an inclined planar wall. The height of the inclined planar wall near the end of the lifting groove 201 is less than or equal to the height of the top wall of the lifting groove 201 of the bottommost empty material tray 2D. The height of the inclined planar wall away from the end of the lifting groove 201 is greater than the height of the top wall of the lifting groove 201 of the bottommost empty material tray 2D. In this way, the remaining empty material trays 2D can also be lifted by gradually pushing against the inclined wall.

[0097] In some other embodiments, the number of lifting slots 201 may be set to one, and it is disposed on the bottom wall of the material tray 2. The material tray lifting assembly 34 may be set to one, which can extend or enlarge the size of the extension block 3411 so that the extension block 3411 extends into the lifting slot 201 during the lifting process, so as to achieve stable lifting of the remaining empty material trays 2D by a single lifting structure 341 while lifting.

[0098] In some other embodiments, when the tray 2 is not provided with the lifting slot 201, the tray lifting assembly 34 may further include a movable member and an insert structure. The insert structure can be movably arranged along a first direction X and a third direction Y under the drive of the movable member. During the lifting operation, the insert structure can first move along the first direction X to insert the lifting member 3412 into the gap between the lowest empty tray 2C and the other empty trays 2D, and then move upward along the third direction Z to lift the other empty trays 2D.

[0099] Furthermore, the number of the material tray lifting component 34 can also be one, and its insert structure can be set as a large or long insert. After being inserted from one side between the bottom empty material tray 2C and the other empty material trays 2D, it moves upward to achieve lifting. It can ensure the stability of lifting the other empty material trays 2D during the lifting process through its own area and shape.

[0100] In some other embodiments, the tray receiving rack 35 may also be provided with at least two tray lifting assemblies 34 along either side of the first defense line X.

[0101] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the battery transfer mechanism 20 may include a battery gripping module 21 and a battery transfer module 22. The battery gripping module 21 is movably mounted on the battery transfer module 22 for gripping at least one battery 3 located on the feeding platform 11. The battery transfer module 22 is mounted above the battery conveying mechanism 10 and the loading seat 31 via a bracket, for transferring the battery gripping module 21 between the battery conveying mechanism 10 and the loading seat 31.

[0102] Specifically, the battery transfer module 22 may include a horizontal transfer component 222 and a vertical transfer component 221. The battery gripping module 21 is mounted on the vertical transfer component 221 and is movable relative to the battery conveying mechanism 10 and the tray transfer mechanism 30 along a third direction Z under the drive of the vertical transfer component 221. The vertical transfer component 221 is mounted on the horizontal transfer component 222 and is movable relative to the battery conveying mechanism 10 and the tray transfer mechanism 30 along a second direction Y under the drive of the horizontal transfer component 222.

[0103] Since the battery transfer mechanism 20 is positioned above the feeding platform 11 and the loading seat 31 along the third direction Z, and the loading seat 31 is positioned on one side of the feeding platform 11 along the second direction Y, the vertical transfer component 221 enables the vertical movement of the battery gripping module 21. This facilitates the downward movement of the battery gripping module 21 at the feeding platform 11 to grip the battery 3, and also facilitates its downward movement at the loading seat 31 to place the battery. Similarly, the horizontal transfer component 222 enables the horizontal movement of the battery gripping module 21, facilitating its back-and-forth movement between the feeding platform 11 and the loading seat 31.

[0104] See also Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the vertical transfer assembly 221 may include a vertical transfer motor 2211, a vertical transfer guide rail 2212, a connecting seat 2213, and a first transmission structure (not shown in the figure). The vertical transfer guide rail 2212 extends along a third direction Z. The connecting seat 2213 is movably disposed on the vertical transfer guide rail 2212 and connected to the horizontal transfer assembly 222, so that the vertical transfer guide rail 2212 and the horizontal transfer assembly 222 are relatively movable along the third direction Z. The first transmission structure is disposed between the vertical transfer motor 2211 and the vertical transfer guide rail 2212, and the vertical transfer motor 2211 drives the connecting seat 2213 to move.

[0105] Specifically, the battery gripping module 21 is fixed to the bottom end of the vertical transfer guide rail 2212, and the vertical transfer motor 2211 is disposed at the top end of the vertical transfer guide rail 2212. Since the connecting seat 2213 is fixed to the horizontal connecting component 222 and movably disposed on the vertical transfer guide rail 2212, the battery gripping module 21 can move between the third vertical position, the fourth vertical position, and the fifth vertical position under the drive of the vertical transfer component 221.

[0106] Specifically, when the battery gripping module 21 is in the fourth vertical position, it corresponds to the feeding platform 11, and can grip the battery 3 on the feeding platform 11. When the battery gripping module 21 is in the fifth vertical position, it corresponds to the feeding tray 2A on the feeding seat 31, and can place the gripped battery 3 into the battery slot 202 of the feeding tray 2A. When the battery gripping module 21 is in the fifth vertical position, it can move back and forth between the feeding seat 31 and the feeding platform 11 via the horizontal transfer component 222.

[0107] It should be noted that the fourth and fifth vertical positions are equal to or lower than the third vertical position in the third direction Z. Specifically, the fourth and fifth vertical positions can be at the same height in the third direction Z, or they can be at different heights; no specific limitation is made here.

[0108] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the horizontal transfer assembly 222 may include a second transmission structure (not shown), a moving frame 2223, a transmission rod 2224, at least one horizontal transfer motor 2221, and at least one horizontal transfer guide rail 2222.

[0109] Specifically, the number of horizontal transfer rails 2222 can be set to two, which are arranged along the first direction X on opposite sides of the vertical transfer assembly 221, and both extend along the second direction Y. The two ends of the movable frame 2223 are respectively and synchronously movably arranged on the two horizontal transfer rails 2222, and connected to the connecting seat 2213, so that the vertical transfer assembly 221 can be movably arranged along the second direction Y. The transmission rod 2224 is arranged between the two horizontal transfer rails 2222, and the output shaft of the horizontal transfer motor 2221 is coaxially connected to the transmission rod 2224, so that the two ends of the movable frame 2223 move synchronously. The second transmission structure is arranged between the horizontal transfer motor 2221 and the horizontal transfer rails 2222, or between the transmission rod 2224 and the horizontal transfer rails 2222.

[0110] The battery gripping module 21 and the vertical transfer component 221 can move between the third horizontal position and the fourth horizontal position under the drive of the horizontal transfer component 222.

[0111] When the battery gripping module 21 and the vertical transfer component 221 are in the third horizontal position, the battery gripping module 21 corresponds to the feeding platform 11 in the second direction Y. At this time, the vertical transfer component 221 can drive the battery gripping module 21 to move to the fourth vertical position to grip the battery 3.

[0112] When the battery gripping module 21 and the vertical transfer component 221 are in the fourth horizontal position, the battery gripping module 21 corresponds to the loading tray 2A on the loading seat 31. At this time, the vertical transfer component 221 can drive the battery gripping module 21 to move to the fifth vertical position to place the battery 3 into the battery slot 202 of the loading tray 2A.

[0113] In some other embodiments, the number of horizontal transfer rails 2222 may be only one. Of course, when the number of horizontal transfer rails 2222 is set to two, only one horizontal transfer rail 2222 may be provided with the second transmission structure, and the other end of the moving frame 2223 may passively slide on the other horizontal transfer rail 2222.

[0114] It should be noted that, since the material tray 2 has multiple battery slots 202 in different positions, the fourth horizontal position is not a single fixed position in this embodiment.

[0115] It should be noted that the first and second transmission structures can be existing drive structures such as synchronous belt structures, lead screw structures, and gear and rack structures, and are not specifically limited here.

[0116] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the battery gripping module 21 may include a battery gripping component, a rotating component 212, and a second connecting frame 213. The second connecting frame 213 is fixed to the vertical transfer guide rail 2212 of the battery transfer module 22, and both the battery gripping component 211 and the rotating component 212 are mounted on the second connecting frame 213. The battery gripping component has at least one battery gripping structure for gripping and releasing the battery 3. The rotating component 212 is connected to the battery gripping component 211 and drives the battery gripping component 211 to rotate back and forth between a first rotating position and a second rotating position.

[0117] When the battery gripping assembly 211 is in the first rotational position, the battery gripping structure can grip the battery 3 located in the first receiving groove 111. When the battery gripping assembly 211 is in the second rotational position, the battery gripping structure can make the axis of the battery 3 it grips parallel to the axis of the battery groove 202 of the feeding tray 2A in the feeding seat 31.

[0118] It should be noted that the axial direction of the first receiving groove 111 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the battery groove 202. Therefore, the axial direction of the battery 3 disposed in the first receiving groove 111 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the battery 3 disposed in the battery groove 202.

[0119] This application sets up a rotating component 212 to drive the battery gripping component 211 to rotate, thereby enabling the battery 3 it grips to rotate, which facilitates the smooth transfer of the battery 3 horizontally placed in the first receiving slot 111 to the vertically placed battery slot 202.

[0120] Specifically, there can be multiple battery gripping structures, which are evenly spaced along the first direction X to correspond to the first receiving slots 111 that are also evenly spaced along the first direction X. The distance between two adjacent first receiving slots 111 is equal to the distance between two adjacent battery gripping structures. This improves the loading efficiency of the battery 3. The number of battery gripping structures must be less than or equal to the number of first receiving slots 111.

[0121] Furthermore, the number of battery gripping structures can be equal to the number of battery slots 202 in a row in the feeding tray 2A. In this way, each time the battery gripping structure grips a battery 3, it can feed the entire row of battery slots 202, which can improve feeding efficiency and simplify the transfer path of the battery transfer module 22.

[0122] For example in Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 11 In the illustrated embodiment, the feeding tray 2A has a total of 24 battery slots 202 in one row. The feeding platform 11 has a total of 44 first receiving slots 111, and the battery gripping assembly 211 has a total of 24 battery gripping structures. These 24 battery gripping structures correspond to the 24 first receiving slots 111 at the ends of the 44 first receiving slots 111 furthest from the feeding module 13 along the first direction X.

[0123] During the feeding operation, the battery gripping component 211 grips 24 batteries 3 each time from the feeding platform 11 away from the feeding module 13 along the first direction, and transfers them to a row of battery slots 202 in the feeding tray 2A via the battery transfer module 22. During this process, the battery transfer module 12, in coordination with the feeding module 13, gradually replenishes new batteries 3, while simultaneously moving the batteries 3 on the feeding platform 11 along the first direction X towards the battery gripping component 211, until all 24 empty first receiving slots 111 after the batteries 3 have been gripped are filled with batteries 3. Then, the battery gripping component 211 grips another 24 batteries 3, and the cycle repeats.

[0124] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments, the battery gripping assembly 211 includes a gripping plate 2111, a top plate 2112, and a third driving structure 2113. The gripping plate 2111 is rotatably mounted on the second connecting frame 213 and has a plurality of battery gripping slots 2115 evenly spaced along the first direction X. Each battery gripping slot 2115 has a magnetic suction element 2114 on its wall. The battery gripping slot 2115 is used to accommodate the battery 3. The magnetic suction element 2114 has magnetic attraction properties and is used to magnetically attract the battery 3 placed on the first receiving slot 111 into the battery gripping slot 2115. The battery gripping slot 2115 and the magnetic suction element 2114 can be regarded as the aforementioned battery gripping structure.

[0125] The top plate 2112 is movably disposed on one side of the gripping plate 2111 where the battery gripping slot 2115 is located. It is used to push the battery 3 out of the battery gripping slot 2115 by pushing, thereby realizing the placement of the battery gripping slot 2115. The third drive structure 2113 is used to drive the movement of the top plate 2112.

[0126] Specifically, the shape of the battery gripping groove 2115 is adapted to the shape of the cylindrical battery 3, and is approximately semi-rectangular or semi-cylindrical, with its bottom end being open. When the battery 3 is housed in the battery gripping groove 2115, a portion of the battery 3 protrudes outside the battery gripping groove 2115. The third drive structure 2113 is disposed on the side of the gripping plate 2111 away from the through side of the battery gripping groove 2115. The top plate 2112 is disposed on the moving part of the third drive structure 2113, so as to move back and forth along the axial direction of the battery gripping groove 2115 under the drive of the third drive structure 2113.

[0127] When the battery gripping assembly 211 is in the first rotating position, the gripping plate 2111 is parallel to the feeding platform 11, and both are perpendicular to the third direction Z. At this time, when the battery gripping module 21 is simultaneously in the fourth vertical position and the third horizontal position, the battery gripping assembly 211 is above the feeding platform 11, and each battery gripping slot 2115 on the gripping plate 2111 is respectively oriented opposite to the first receiving slot 111 and axially parallel. At this time, the battery 3 in the first receiving slot 111 is attracted into the battery gripping slot 2115 by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic suction member 2114.

[0128] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, when the battery gripping assembly 211 is in the second rotational position, the gripping plate 2111 is set perpendicular to the feeding platform 11 and perpendicular to the second direction Y. At this time, the through ends of each battery gripping slot 2115 on the gripping plate 2111 are at the bottom end of the gripping plate 2111, and the third drive structure 2113 is located at the top end of the gripping plate 2111.

[0129] When the battery gripping module 21 is simultaneously in the fifth vertical position and the fourth horizontal position, the battery gripping assembly 211 is above the loading seat 31, and each battery gripping slot 2115 on the gripping plate 2111 is connected to the battery slot 202 through the through end. At this time, the top plate 2112 can move downward along the axial direction of the battery gripping slot 2115 under the drive of the third drive structure 2113, so as to push the battery 3 downward along the axial direction of the battery gripping slot 2115 until the magnetic attraction force provided by the magnetic suction member 2114 to the battery 3 can no longer resist the weight of the battery 3 itself, and the battery 3 falls into the battery slot 202 under its own weight.

[0130] By setting the battery gripping structure as a battery gripping slot 2115 and a magnetic suction component 2114, multiple batteries 3 can be gripped and placed simultaneously at low cost, thus improving efficiency.

[0131] It should be noted that the third drive structure 2113 can be implemented using existing drive and guide structures such as lead screw and nut seat structure, rodless cylinder structure, and slide cylinder structure, which will not be elaborated on here.

[0132] In other embodiments, the battery gripping structure may also be other existing gripping structures such as a robotic arm.

[0133] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the rotating assembly 212 may include a rotating cylinder 2121 and a rotating connector 2122. The rotating cylinder 2121 is mounted on the second connecting frame 213, and the rotating connector 2122 is positioned between the output rod of the rotating cylinder 2121 and the gripping plate 2111. The rotating cylinder 2121 drives the rotation of the rotating connector 2122, thereby rotating the gripping plate 2111.

[0134] It should be noted that the rotating connector 2122 can convert the linear motion of the output rod of the rotating cylinder 2121 into its own rotation, thereby driving the gripping plate 2111 connected to it to rotate synchronously. This can be achieved using existing technology, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0135] For example Figure 12As shown, the output rod of the rotary cylinder 2121 is telescopically oriented along the third direction Z. The rotary connector 2122 is generally rectangular, with one end connected to the gripping plate 2111 via a connecting shaft for synchronous rotation. Its other end has a moving groove 2123 along its length, and the end of the output rod of the rotary cylinder 2121 is movably positioned along the moving groove 2123 via the connector. Thus, the telescopic movement of the output rod of the rotary cylinder 2121 along the third direction Z can be transformed into rotation of the rotary connector 2122 and the gripping plate 2111 about a direction parallel to the first direction X.

[0136] In some other embodiments, the rotary cylinder 2121 may also be configured as a motor, and the rotary connector 2122 may also be configured as a gear assembly, rack assembly, transmission belt assembly or other transmission connection structure.

[0137] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the battery loading device further includes at least one pipeline guiding mechanism 40, which can be disposed on the support of at least some of the other mechanisms, for housing and guiding the circuits and gas pipelines required by the electronic devices in the battery loading device.

[0138] Specifically, the pipeline guiding mechanism 40 can utilize existing tank chains, etc.

[0139] This application also provides a battery loading system, which may include the battery loading device of any of the foregoing embodiments and a plurality of loading trays 2. The loading trays 2 can be placed on the battery loading device and transferred between components. The loading trays 2 are provided with a plurality of battery slots 202 for accommodating batteries 3.

[0140] In some embodiments, the tray 2 may also be provided with at least one lifting groove 201 for use in conjunction with the tray lifting assembly 34 for lifting.

[0141] Understandably, the above-mentioned technical features can be used in any combination without restriction.

[0142] The above embodiments merely illustrate specific implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application's patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can freely combine the above technical features without departing from the concept of this application, and can also make several modifications and improvements, all of which fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, any equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this application should be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A battery delivery mechanism, characterized in that, include: The feeding platform (11) is provided with a plurality of first receiving slots (111) for placing batteries (3) at intervals along the first direction. It is also provided with a first clearance window (112) extending along the first direction. The battery transmission module (12) includes: The transmission plate (121) extending along the first direction includes a plurality of transmission slots (1211) evenly spaced along the first direction for placing batteries (3); the transmission plate (121) is movably disposed at the first clearance window (112); A vertical drive assembly (122) drives the transmission plate (121) to move back and forth between a first vertical position and a second vertical position in the vertical direction; when the transmission plate (121) is in the first vertical position, the transmission groove (1211) is higher than the first receiving groove (111); when the transmission plate (121) is in the second vertical position, the transmission groove (1211) is lower than the first receiving groove (111). A horizontal drive assembly (123) that drives the transmission plate (121) to move back and forth between a first horizontal position and a second horizontal position along the first direction. Wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

2. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding platform (11) includes two placement plates (1101) arranged parallel to each other along a second direction. The first clearance window (112) is located between the two placement plates (1101) along the second direction. The slots on the two placement plates (1101) are arranged correspondingly to form the first receiving slot (111). The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the vertical direction.

3. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between two adjacent transmission slots (1211) is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots (111); the distance between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position is equal to a multiple of the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots (111).

4. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical drive assembly (122) includes at least one lifting cylinder (1221), the output shaft of which is connected to the transmission plate (121). The horizontal drive assembly (123) includes a horizontal guide rail (1233) extending along the first direction and a mounting bracket (1231) movably disposed on the horizontal guide rail (1233); the lifting cylinder (1221) is disposed on the mounting bracket (1231).

5. The battery transfer mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, It also includes a feeding module (13) for replenishing the battery (3) to the feeding platform (11); the feeding module (13) is located at one end of the feeding platform (11).

6. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding module (13) includes a feeding component (131), which is provided with at least one second receiving slot (1311) for placing the battery (3) and at least one second clearance window (1312); the second clearance window (1312) is connected to one end of the first clearance window (112) along the first direction; The distance between the second receiving slot (1311) near the feeding platform (11) and the first receiving slot (111) near the loading module (13) on the feeding platform (11) is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots (111).

7. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The loading component (131) includes at least two loading surfaces (1310); each loading surface (1310) is parallel to the first direction and is provided with a second receiving slot (1311) and a second clearance window (1312). The feeding module (13) also includes a feeding motor (132) that drives the feeding component (131) to rotate, so as to drive different feeding surfaces (1310) to dock with the feeding platform (11).

8. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The feeding component (131) is provided with at least two second receiving slots (1311); the distance between two adjacent second receiving slots (1311) is equal to the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots (111); the distance between the first horizontal position and the second horizontal position is equal to the product of the number of second receiving slots (1311) and the distance between two adjacent first receiving slots (111).

9. The battery conveying mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The feeding module (13) also includes a robotic arm (133) for gripping the battery (3), the robotic arm (133) being movably disposed between the at least two second receiving slots (1311).

10. A battery feeding device, characterized in that, Includes the battery delivery mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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