Battery transfer automatic rail switching device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery conveying automatic rail changing device, including frame, push out air cylinder, square type push out mechanism, main line rail and branch rail, the frame includes a plurality of side by side setting n type main frame, and the top of n type main frame is connected through square support, and the square support end is provided with push out air cylinder, and the telescopic end of push out air cylinder can push square type push out mechanism to slide, the bottom of square support is provided with two slide rails, and square type push out mechanism is connected with square support through slide rail, the main line rail is perpendicular with branch rail, and the frame is across on branch rail and main line rail top. The utility model discloses a battery conveying automatic rail changing device can adjust the interval of square type steering push out mechanism push rod and the support rod according to the size of battery appearance, sets the working parameter through PLC controller, overcomes the problem of the existing technology arc -shaped guide plate or roller installation and removal troublesome, time -consuming is longer, production efficiency is lower, and the appearance of battery is damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of battery transmission equipment, specifically relating to an automatic track-changing device for battery transmission. Background Technology

[0002] Because the manufacturing process of batteries is lengthy, different specifications of batteries require different process equipment, and this equipment must correspond one-to-one with the battery specifications. Therefore, during manufacturing, batteries of different specifications need to be transported to different work areas via a track. Existing technology involves installing arc-shaped guide plates or rollers on the battery transport track to change the direction of the batteries during transport. However, in actual operation, it has been found that installing and disassembling these arc-shaped guide plates or rollers is cumbersome, time-consuming, and results in low production efficiency. Furthermore, the arc-shaped guide plates or rollers can cause scratches on the battery surface, affecting the appearance quality.

[0003] Chinese Patent (Application No.: 202420838461.5, Publication No.: CN 222063059 U, Publication Date: 2024.11.26) discloses an automatic steering and track-changing system for packaging boxes, including a first conveying roller, a second conveying roller, a steering device, and a pushing device. The first and second conveying rollers are arranged perpendicularly to each other in the same plane. The steering device is installed on the side of the first conveying roller, and the pushing device is installed at the end. The packaging box body is placed on the two conveying rollers, and the directional transport along the first and second conveying rollers is achieved through the coordinated action of the steering device and the pushing device. However, the track-changing process in this technology is completed by two actions, which is complex. In general, the mass of the batteries transported by rail is over 10 kg. For such heavy objects as batteries, this passive steering action may not be able to be completed. Therefore, the stability of the corresponding track-changing process and the transport after track-changing is questionable. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic track-changing device for battery transport, which solves the problems of low transport efficiency and poor stability in existing devices for transporting batteries.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is an automatic track-changing device for battery transmission, including a frame, a push-out cylinder, a square push-out mechanism, a main track, and a branch track. The frame includes several n-shaped main frames arranged side by side. The top of the n-shaped main frames is connected by a square bracket. A push-out cylinder is provided at the end of the square bracket. The end of the push-out cylinder is located on the inner wall of the square bracket. The telescopic end of the push-out cylinder can push the square push-out mechanism to slide. Two slide rails are provided at the bottom of the square bracket. The square push-out mechanism is connected to the square bracket through the slide rails. The main track is perpendicular to the branch track, and the frame spans across the branch track and the main track.

[0006] The feature of this utility model is that, The square ejection mechanism includes a square plate, with several sliders on the upper part of the square plate. The sliders are slidably connected to the slide rail. The square plate is connected to the telescopic end of the ejection cylinder. There are waist-shaped holes on two adjacent sides of the square plate. A push rod and a support rod are provided on the lower part of the square plate. The tops of the push rod and the support rod extend into the waist-shaped holes respectively.

[0007] The top of the push rod and the support rod are machined with external threads, and the top of the push rod and the support rod are connected to the surface of the square plate where the waist-shaped hole is located by a hexagonal nut thread.

[0008] A push plate is provided on the lower side wall of the support rod.

[0009] The slider is fastened to the top of the square plate with bolts, and the square plate slides synchronously along the length of the slide rail with the slider. A power distribution cabinet is installed on the square bracket, and a PLC controller is installed inside the power distribution cabinet. Photoelectric switches are installed on the main rail; the PLC controller is connected to the photoelectric switches.

[0010] The cylinder is connected to a compressed air source via an air pipe, and a solenoid valve is installed on the air pipe. The solenoid valve is electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0011] The installation direction of the ejector cylinder is perpendicular to the main track; the movement direction of the square ejector mechanism is perpendicular to the main track.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model's automatic track-changing device for battery transmission can adjust the distance between the push rod and the support rod on the square steering and pushing mechanism according to the size of the battery. The working parameters are set through a PLC controller, overcoming the problems of troublesome installation and disassembly, long time consumption, low production efficiency, and damage to the appearance of the battery in the prior art of arc-shaped guide plates or rollers. It has the advantages of wide applicability, simple operation, fully automatic operation, high production efficiency, and good product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic track-changing device for battery transmission according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the square ejection mechanism in the automatic track-changing device for battery transmission of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. PLC controller, 2. Power distribution cabinet, 3. Photoelectric switch, 4. Frame, 4-1. n-type main frame, 4-2. Square bracket, 5. Push cylinder, 6. Square push mechanism, 7. Touch screen, 8. Main track, 9. Branch track, 10. Push rod, 11. Support rod, 12. Waist-shaped hole, 13. Slide rail, 14. Square plate, 15. Slider, 16. Push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., 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.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] Example 1 The structural schematic diagram of this utility model's automatic track-changing device for battery transmission is shown below. Figure 1 As shown, it includes a power distribution cabinet 2, a frame 4, an ejection cylinder 5, a square ejection mechanism 6, a main line rail 8, and a branch line rail 9; a photoelectric switch 3 is installed on the main line rail 8; the main line rail 8 is perpendicular to the branch line rail 9, and the frame 4 spans across the branch line rail 9 and the main line rail 8. The rack 4 includes several n-type main frames 4-1 arranged side by side. The top of the n-type main frames 4-1 is connected by a square bracket 4-2. A power distribution cabinet 2 is installed on the square bracket 4-2. A touch screen 7 is installed on the power distribution cabinet 2. A PLC controller 1 is installed inside the power distribution cabinet 2. Distribution cabinet 2 is used to install PLC controller 1 and the power supply system. PLC controller 1 controls the operation of the entire system. Touch screen 7 is connected to PLC controller 1 via serial communication and a sheathed cable. Touch screen 7 is used for data setting, output, recall, and display.

[0019] Example 2 This utility model of an automatic track-changing device for battery transmission includes a power distribution cabinet 2, a frame 4, an ejection cylinder 5, a square ejection mechanism 6, a main track 8, and a branch track 9; a photoelectric switch 3 is installed on the main track 8; the main track 8 is perpendicular to the branch track 9, and the frame 4 spans across the branch track 9 and the main track 8. Furthermore, the frame 4 includes several n-shaped main frames 4-1 arranged side by side. The top of the n-shaped main frames 4-1 is connected by a square bracket 4-2. An ejection cylinder 5 is provided at the end of the square bracket 4-2. The end of the ejection cylinder 5 is located on the inner wall of the square bracket 4-2. The telescopic end of the ejection cylinder 5 can push the square ejection mechanism 6 to slide. The ejector cylinder 5 is connected to a compressed air source via an air pipe. A solenoid valve is connected in series on the air pipe and is electrically connected to the PLC controller 1. The PLC controller 1 controls the opening and closing and reversing of the solenoid valve, thereby driving the extension and retraction of the square ejector mechanism 6.

[0020] The installation direction of the ejector cylinder 5 is perpendicular to the main track 8; the movement direction of the square ejector mechanism 6 is perpendicular to the main track 8.

[0021] The bottom of the square bracket 4-2 is provided with two slide rails 13, which are arranged along the length of the square bracket 4-2; the square push-out mechanism 6 is connected to the square bracket 4-2 through the slide rails 13. Example 3 This utility model of an automatic track-changing device for battery transmission includes a power distribution cabinet 2, a frame 4, an ejection cylinder 5, a square ejection mechanism 6, a main track 8, and a branch track 9; a photoelectric switch 3 is installed on the main track 8; the main track 8 is perpendicular to the branch track 9, and the frame 4 spans across the branch track 9 and the main track 8. Furthermore, the structure of the square launching mechanism 6 is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, it includes a square plate 14, and a number of sliders 15 are provided on the upper part of the square plate 14. The sliders 15 are slidably connected to the slide rail 13. The sliders 15 and the slide rail 13 are slidably connected in a preset direction. The sliders 15 are fastened to the top of the square plate 14 by bolts. The square plate 14 slides smoothly along the length direction of the slide rail 13 synchronously with the sliders 15, so as to realize the guiding movement of the square plate 14.

[0022] The extension end of the cylinder 5 is connected to the square plate 14, which pushes the square plate 14 to slide on the slide rail 13. Example 4 Furthermore, the structure of the square ejection mechanism 6 includes a square plate 14, with several sliders 15 on the upper part of the square plate 14. The sliders 15 are slidably connected to the slide rail 13, and the sliders 15 and the slide rail 13 are slidably connected in a preset direction. The sliders 15 are fastened to the top of the square plate 14 by bolts. The square plate 14 slides smoothly along the length direction of the slide rail 13 synchronously with the sliders 15, thereby realizing the guiding movement of the square plate 14.

[0023] The square plate 14 has oblong holes 12 on two adjacent sides, which are arranged along the length of the side of the square plate 14. A push rod 10 and a support rod 11 are provided at the bottom of the square plate 14, with the push rod 10 in front and the support rod 11 behind. The spacing between them can be adjusted according to the size of the battery. A push plate 16 is provided on the lower side wall of the support rod 11.

[0024] The tops of push rod 10 and support rod 11 extend into the oblong hole 12, respectively. External threads are machined on the outer periphery of the tops of push rod 10 and support rod 11. Hexagonal nuts are threaded onto the tops of push rod 10 and support rod 11 and press against the surface of the square plate 14 where the oblong hole 12 is located. Push rod 10 and support rod 11 are locked and fixed to the square plate 14 by tightening the hexagonal nuts. After loosening the hexagonal nuts, the installation position of push rod 10 and support rod 11 can be adjusted along the length of the oblong hole, realizing the switching between the fixed state and the position adjustment state of push rod 10 and support rod 11.

[0025] Example 5 This utility model discloses an automatic track-changing device for battery conveying, comprising a frame 4, an ejection cylinder 5, a square ejection mechanism 6, a main track 8, and a branch track 9. The frame 4 includes several n-shaped main frames 4-1 arranged side by side. The tops of the n-shaped main frames 4-1 are connected by square brackets 4-2. The ejection cylinder 5 is installed at the end of the square bracket 4-2. A power distribution cabinet 2 is installed on the square bracket 4-2, and a PLC controller 1 is installed inside the power distribution cabinet 2. The PLC controller 1 is also electrically connected to a photoelectric switch 3 and the ejection cylinder 5. The PLC controller 1 enables flexible control of the operating status of the ejection cylinder 5, fundamentally solving the technical defects of existing arc-shaped guide plates or roller-type guide structures. Moreover, it eliminates the need for physical disassembly or complex mechanical modification of the square ejection mechanism 6, and can quickly adapt to the production needs of standard and customized batteries of different sizes, specifications, and models, comprehensively covering various battery products.

[0026] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0027] Example 6 When the battery is being transported on the main track 8, if the automatic battery transport track-changing device is not activated, the battery will continue to be transported to the work area via the main track 8. If the battery needs to be changed track, the automatic battery transport track-changing device of this utility model is used. The specific operation process is as follows: Step 1: Adjust the distance between the support rod 11 and the push rod 10 on the square ejection mechanism 6 according to the size of the battery being produced. Tighten the hexagonal nut to lock the push rod 10 and the support rod 11 to the square plate 14. Set the battery ejection time point through the touch screen 7 so that the ejection action is started when the second two-thirds of the length of the battery is aligned with the push rod 10.

[0028] Step 2: Click the automatic start button on the touch screen 7 to start the battery transmission automatic track changing device. At the same time, the cylinder 5 extends and pushes the square ejection mechanism 6 to the front end of the frame 4.

[0029] Step 3: When the battery is transferred to the front of the photoelectric switch 3, the photoelectric switch 3 sends a signal to the PLC controller 1. The PLC controller 1 stops the operation of the main track 8 according to the preset time and controls the push cylinder 5 to retract and pull the square push mechanism 6 to work. At this time, the push rod 10 below the square push mechanism 6 uses the friction between the battery and the track to push the battery to turn 90°, so that the front and rear ends of the battery transfer process are reversed. The support rod 11 pushes the battery from the main track 8 to the branch track 9, starts the transmission mechanism on the branch track 9, and transfers the battery to the corresponding working area.

[0030] Step 4: When the ejector cylinder 5 reaches the top, the PLC controller 1 controls the ejector cylinder 5 to extend, pushing the square ejector mechanism 6 back to its original position, and the track changing action ends.

[0031] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery-powered automatic track-changing device, characterized in that, The system includes a frame (4), a push-out cylinder (5), a square push-out mechanism (6), a main track (8), and a branch track (9). The frame (4) includes several n-shaped main frames (4-1) arranged side by side. The top of the n-shaped main frames (4-1) is connected by a square bracket (4-2). The end of the square bracket (4-2) is provided with a push-out cylinder (5). The end of the push-out cylinder (5) is located on the inner wall of the square bracket (4-2). The telescopic end of the push-out cylinder (5) can push the square push-out mechanism (6) to slide. The bottom of the square bracket (4-2) is provided with two slide rails (13). The square push-out mechanism (6) is connected to the square bracket (4-2) through the slide rails (13). The main track (8) is perpendicular to the branch track (9). The frame (4) spans across the branch track (9) and the main track (8).

2. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The square ejection mechanism (6) includes a square plate (14), with several sliders (15) on the upper part of the square plate (14). The sliders (15) are slidably connected to the slide rail (13). The square plate (14) is connected to the telescopic end of the ejection cylinder (5). The two adjacent sides of the square plate (14) are respectively provided with waist-shaped holes (12). The lower part of the square plate (14) is provided with a push rod (10) and a support rod (11). The tops of the push rod (10) and the support rod (11) extend into the waist-shaped holes (12).

3. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The push rod (10) and the support rod (11) have external threads machined on their top outer periphery. The top of the push rod (10) and the support rod (11) are threadedly connected to the surface of the square plate (14) where the waist-shaped hole (12) is located by a hexagonal nut.

4. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A push plate (16) is provided on the lower side wall of the support rod (11).

5. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The slider (15) is fastened to the top of the square plate (14) by bolts, and the square plate (14) slides synchronously along the length direction of the slide rail (13) with the slider (15).

6. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A power distribution cabinet (2) is installed on the square bracket (4-2), and a PLC controller (1) is installed inside the power distribution cabinet (2). A photoelectric switch (3) is installed on the main track (8); the PLC controller (1) is connected to the photoelectric switch (3).

7. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The ejector cylinder (5) is connected to a compressed air source through an air pipe. An electromagnetic valve is installed on the air pipe, and the electromagnetic valve is electrically connected to the PLC controller (1).

8. The battery-powered automatic track-changing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The installation direction of the ejection cylinder (5) is perpendicular to the main track (8); the movement direction of the square ejection mechanism (6) is perpendicular to the main track (8).

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