A separation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a separating device relates to battery production assembly line field, and separating device includes machine base, rotating mechanism, clamping jaw mechanism and elevating system, and rotating mechanism includes carousel and drive mechanism, and carousel rotatory connection is in machine base, and carousel is with drive mechanism's output end transmission connection, makes carousel relative machine base and does the rotary motion, and the rim of carousel is equipped with multiple and is used for positioning the positioning groove of cup of circumferential arrangement, clamping jaw mechanism includes multiple clamping jaw subassembly, and clamping jaw subassembly connects in the rim of carousel, to be used for clamping the electric core, and elevating system includes multiple elevating subassembly, and elevating subassembly connects in the rim of carousel, to be used for supporting cup. The utility model discloses through integrated carousel and completes the process flow, spares intermediate conveying link, simplifies the mechanical structure of feeding and discharging, reduces the equipment occupied space, reduces the equipment manufacturing cost and the after-sales maintenance cost, improves the stability of equipment, reduces the electric core transmission time, reduces the synchronous error.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the explosive growth in demand for lithium batteries and fierce competition in the industry, battery manufacturers are facing enormous pressure to reduce costs. Equipment costs, as an important component of lithium battery production costs, directly affect corporate profits.

[0003] Traditional kneading machines typically require separate feeding turntables and material carrier turntables for battery cell transfer to separate the battery cells from the support cups. However, this design results in a complex kneading machine structure, a large space occupation, and the following problems: it cannot be adapted to narrow factory layouts, the transmission structure is long, the load is large, the conveying efficiency is low, and the stability is poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a separation device to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: This utility model discloses a separation device, comprising: Base; A rotating mechanism, comprising a turntable and a drive mechanism, wherein the turntable is rotatably connected to the base, and the turntable is drively connected to the output end of the drive mechanism, causing the turntable to rotate relative to the base; the edge of the turntable is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves arranged in a circle for positioning cups. The gripper mechanism includes multiple gripper assemblies that correspond one-to-one with the multiple positioning slots. The gripper assemblies are connected to the edge of the turntable for gripping the battery cells. The lifting mechanism includes multiple lifting components that correspond one-to-one with the multiple positioning slots. The lifting components are connected to the edge of the turntable to support the cup holder. The separation device is configured such that when the cup with the battery cell is located in the positioning groove, the gripper assembly clamps the battery cell, and the lifting assembly moves the cup downward to separate the battery cell from the cup; and when the gripper assembly releases the battery cell, the lifting assembly moves the cup upward.

[0006] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the turntable and the base are rotatably connected, allowing the turntable to obtain support from the base. The output end of the drive mechanism is connected to the turntable, thus enabling the drive mechanism to drive the turntable to rotate relative to the base. Since multiple gripper assemblies and multiple lifting assemblies are respectively connected to the edge of the turntable and correspond one-to-one with multiple positioning slots, the turntable can drive the multiple positioning slots, multiple gripper assemblies, and multiple lifting assemblies to perform circular motion. Multiple cups with battery cells can be sequentially input into the turntable. At this time, the positioning slots can position the cups, the gripper assemblies can clamp or release the battery cells, and the lifting assemblies can lift or lower the cups. Through the cooperation between the positioning slots, gripper assemblies, and lifting assemblies, the battery cells and cups can be separated. At this time, the battery cells can be received by an external conveying mechanism, and the gripper assemblies can be opened to achieve battery cell output. The cups can also be received by another external conveying mechanism and conveyed to the feeding mechanism, facilitating the recycling of the cups.

[0007] Compared to existing kneading machines that require separate feeding turntables and material carrier turntables, the separation device adopts an integrated approach. The turntable, in conjunction with the gripper mechanism and the lifting mechanism, can achieve the separation of battery cells and cups and the flow of the process. This eliminates the intermediate conveying and simplifies the feeding and unloading mechanisms, reduces the space occupied by the separation device, lowers manufacturing and after-sales maintenance costs, improves equipment stability, reduces battery cell conveying time, and reduces synchronization errors.

[0008] Furthermore, after the battery cell output turntable, the lifting component can use its lifting action to drive the cup back to its original height at the input position, allowing the cup to be output horizontally and reducing the structural complexity of the external conveying mechanism.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the gripper assembly includes a clamping state and an open state, the lifting assembly includes a rising state and a falling state, and the separation device is provided with a first station, a second station and a third station arranged in sequence. The separation device is further configured such that when one of the positioning slots rotates to the first work station, the gripper assembly corresponding to the positioning slot is in the open state where the power supply core enters, and the lifting assembly corresponding to the positioning slot is in the raised state where it supports the cup. Furthermore, during the process of the positioning groove rotating from the first station to the second station, the gripper assembly changes to the clamping state for gripping the battery cell, and the lifting assembly changes to the falling state for lowering the cup. When the positioning groove rotates to the second station, the gripper assembly changes to the opening state for outputting the battery cell. During the process of the positioning slot rotating from the second station to the third station, the lifting assembly changes to the raised state for outputting the cup.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the gripper mechanism includes a gripper cam, which is rotatably connected to the turntable and coaxially arranged. The gripper cam is fixed relative to the machine base. The gripper cam is configured such that when the gripper cam is in contact with the gripper assembly, the gripper assembly is in an open state; and when the gripper cam is misaligned with the gripper assembly, the gripper assembly is in a clamping state.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the gripper cam includes protrusions and recesses arranged circumferentially with the axis of the turntable as the array center. There are at least two protrusions, which correspond to the first station and the second station respectively. The protrusions are configured to connect with the gripper assembly located at the first station and the second station. There is at least one recess, which corresponds to the area between the first station and the second station.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the gripper assembly includes a rotating seat, a rotating arm, a spring, and two grippers. The rotating seat is connected to the turntable, the middle part of the rotating arm is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the two grippers are rotatably connected to both ends of the rotating arm. The two grippers are slidably connected to the rotating seat in a horizontal direction. The two ends of the spring are connected to the two grippers, and the rotating arm is connected to an abutment member that contacts the protrusion.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting cam connected to the base, the lifting cam is provided with a lifting slide groove, the lifting assembly is rotatably connected to a cam follower that slides in the lifting slide groove, the lifting slide groove includes a rising section, a connecting section and a falling section, the rising section corresponds to the first work station and the third work station, and the falling section corresponds to the second work station.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the separation device also includes a feeding conveyor line for conveying workpieces. A shielding mechanism is provided between the feeding conveyor line and the first station. The shielding mechanism is used to sequentially convey the workpieces to the lifting assembly corresponding to the first station. The workpieces are cups with battery cells.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the shielding mechanism includes a shielding cylinder and a feed baffle. The shielding cylinder is connected to the machine base, and the output end of the shielding cylinder is connected to the feed baffle for abutting the workpiece.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the separation device also includes an empty tray conveyor line for conveying cups. The empty tray conveyor line is provided with two empty tray guides at the third station so that the empty tray conveyor line receives the cups in the positioning groove.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the base is connected to a tray support rail, which is arranged around the outside of the turntable. The tray support rail and the positioning groove cooperate with each other to limit the cup to perform circumferential movement. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the separation device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A; Figure 3 This is a top view of the separation device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separation device provided in another embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 This is a front view of the separation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a side view of the separation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a contour map of the workpiece separated by the separation device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] The following labels are shown in the attached diagram: 100. Separation device; 200, turntable; 210, positioning groove; 220, bearing housing; 300. Workpiece; 310. Cup holder; 320. Battery cell; 410. Gripper assembly; 411. Rotating seat; 412. Rotating arm; 413. Spring; 414. Gripper; 415. Abutment; 420. Gripper cam; 421. Protrusion; 422. Recess; 510. Lifting assembly; 520. Lifting cam; 530. Lifting slide; 540. Support plate; 550. Hexagonal column with equal height; 600. Feeding conveyor line; 610. Shielding mechanism; 611. Shielding cylinder; 612. Feed baffle; 620. Support frame; 700. Empty pallet conveyor line; 710. Empty pallet guide; 800, Outlet guardrail; 810, Support component; 820, First outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0020] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, the use of terms such as "several" means one or more, with "multiple" meaning two or more. Terms like "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of terms like "first," "second," and "third" is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, the quantity of indicated technical features, or the sequential relationship between indicated technical features.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The following are several embodiments of the separation device of this utility model.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the separation device 100 of this utility model embodiment includes a turntable 200, a gripper mechanism, and a lifting mechanism.

[0026] It is understandable that the turntable 200 is rotatably connected to the base, and the base provides support for the turntable 200. The turntable 200 is drive-connected to the output end of the drive mechanism, which is fixedly connected to the base. When the drive mechanism is activated, its output end drives the turntable 200 to rotate. The edge of the turntable 200 has multiple circumferentially arranged positioning grooves 210, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the positioning groove 210 is used to position the circumferential sidewall of the cup holder 310, so that multiple cup holders 310 can be stably driven by the turntable 200 to make circumferential motion.

[0027] It is understood that the gripper mechanism includes multiple gripper assemblies 410 that correspond one-to-one with the multiple positioning slots 210, such as... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, multiple gripper assemblies 410 are arranged circumferentially around the axis of the turntable 200 as the array center. The gripper assembly 410 includes a clamping state for clamping the battery cell 320 and an opening state for releasing the battery cell 320.

[0028] It is understood that the lifting mechanism includes multiple lifting components 510 that correspond one-to-one with multiple positioning slots 210, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, multiple lifting components 510 are arranged circumferentially around the axis of the turntable 200 as the array center. The lifting components 510 include a raised state for supporting the cup 310 and a lowered state for separating the battery cell 320 and the cup 310.

[0029] In this embodiment, the gripper assembly 410 is located above the positioning groove 210, and the lifting assembly 510 is located below the positioning groove 210, so that the clamping of the battery cell 320, the positioning of the cup 310, and the support of the cup 310 do not interfere with each other. The turntable 200 is rotatably connected to the base through the bearing seat 220.

[0030] It is understandable that workpiece 300 is a cup 310 with a battery cell 320, such as Figure 7 As shown.

[0031] In this configuration, multiple workpieces 300 are input into the turntable 200, sequentially positioned by the positioning groove 210, and driven to perform circular motion. During this circular motion, the workpieces 300 are separated from the battery cell 320 and the cup holder 310 by the clamping or opening of the gripper assembly 410 and the rising or falling of the lifting assembly 510. This facilitates the transfer of the battery cell 320 to the next working turntable 200 and the return of the empty cup holder 310 for reloading of the battery cell 320, thus achieving the recycling of the cup holder 310. This integrated approach simplifies the mechanical structure of the traditional workpiece 300 feeding turntable 200 and material carrier turntable 200, making lubrication and wear maintenance of the separation device 100 simpler, reducing the space required for the separation device 100, optimizing the transmission path, and improving the stability of the separation device 100 in separating the battery cell 320 and the cup holder 310.

[0032] In some embodiments, the workpiece 300 is input into the turntable 200 and positioned in the positioning groove 210. While the drive mechanism drives the turntable 200 to rotate, the lifting component 510 can lift the workpiece 300 to the raised state, so that the battery cell 320 rises into the gripper component 410 which is in the open state. The gripper mechanism is activated to switch the gripper component 410 to the clamping state, thereby clamping the battery cell 320 on the cup 310. Then the lifting component 510 drives the cup 310 to the falling state, thereby realizing the separation of the battery cell 320 from the cup 310.

[0033] In this embodiment, the separation device 100 is provided with a first station, a second station, and a third station arranged in a counterclockwise direction. When the drive mechanism drives the turntable 200 to rotate, it simultaneously drives the positioning groove 210, the gripper assembly 410, and the lifting assembly 510 on the turntable 200 to pass through the first station, the second station, and the third station in sequence, thereby completing the input of the workpiece 300, the separation of the battery cell 320 and the cup holder 310, the output of the battery cell 320, and the output of the cup holder 310.

[0034] Understandably, the first station is used to input workpiece 300. Specifically, as follows: Figure 7 As shown on the left, when the turntable 200 drives the positioning groove 210 to rotate to the first station, the gripper assembly 410 corresponding to the positioning groove 210 is in the open state, and the lifting assembly 510 corresponding to the positioning groove 210 is in the raised state. At this time, the workpiece 300 is input into the positioning groove 210 at the first station. The lower end of the cup 310 is supported by the lifting assembly 510 in the raised state. The circumferential side wall of the cup 310 is positioned by the positioning groove 210. The battery cell 320 is horizontally corresponding to the gripper assembly 410 and is located in the gripper assembly 410 in the open state, so that the workpiece 300 is stably input onto the turntable 200.

[0035] Understandably, the second station is used to output battery cell 320. Specifically, as... Figure 7 As shown in the middle section, when the drive mechanism rotates the turntable 200, causing the positioning groove 210 to rotate from the first station to the second station, the gripper assembly 410 corresponding to the positioning groove 210 changes to a clamping state. At this time, the battery cell 320 on the cup 310 is clamped and fixed by the gripper assembly 410. After the gripper assembly 410 clamps, the lifting assembly 510 corresponding to the positioning groove 210 changes to a falling state. At this time, the lifting assembly 510 drives the cup 310 to move down, realizing the separation of the battery cell 320 from the cup 310 before reaching the second station.

[0036] When the turntable 200 drives the positioning groove 210 to rotate to the second station, the battery cell 320 is supported or clamped by the external structure. At this time, the gripper assembly 410 changes to an open state to release the battery cell 320 and realize the output of the battery cell 320. The external structure drives the battery cell 320 to move out of the separation device 100.

[0037] Understandably, the third station is used to output the 310 cup holder. Specifically, as... Figure 7 As shown on the right end, when the drive mechanism drives the turntable 200 to rotate and the positioning groove 210 moves from the second station to the third station, the lifting component 510 opposite to the positioning groove 210 changes to the raised state, thereby maintaining the height output cup 310 consistent with the input height, which facilitates the quick reloading of the cup 310 with the battery cell 320 for the battery cell 320 production line.

[0038] Understandably, the gripper mechanism includes a gripper cam 420 for controlling the gripper assembly 410 to clamp or open, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown. The gripper cam 420 is connected to the base to fix them relatively, and the gripper cam 420 is rotatably connected to the turntable 200 so that the gripper cam 420 does not interfere with the rotation of the turntable 200. The gripper cam 420 and the turntable 200 are coaxially arranged to ensure that the gripper cam 420 can engage with the gripper assembly 410 when the turntable 200 rotates. The gripper assembly 410 automatically clamps by spring action or gravity. When the gripper cam 420 engages with the gripper assembly 410, it can switch the gripper assembly 410 from the clamped state to the open state, so that the battery cell 320 can enter and exit the gripper assembly 410; when the gripper cam 420 and the gripper assembly 410 are misaligned, the gripper assembly 410 automatically returns to the clamped state, so that the battery cell 320 can be clamped by the gripper assembly 410.

[0039] Understandably, the gripper mechanism also includes a cam disk for supporting the gripper cam 420. The upper end of the cam disk is connected to the lower end of the gripper cam 420, and the two are coaxially arranged and fixedly connected. The cam disk passes through the middle of the turntable 200 and is fixedly connected to the machine base.

[0040] In this embodiment, the gripper cam 420 includes protrusions 421 and recesses 422 arranged circumferentially with the axis of the turntable 200 as the array center, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0041] It is understood that at least two protrusions 421 are provided, corresponding to the first station and the second station respectively. When the turntable 200 drives the gripper assembly 410 to move to the first station and the second station, the protrusions 421 connect with the gripper assembly 410, forcing the gripper assembly 410 to change to an open state. This allows the battery cell 320 to be input into the gripper assembly 410 at the first station and the battery cell 320 to be handed over and output at the second station.

[0042] It is understood that at least one recess 422 is provided and corresponds to the area between the first and second workstations. This arrangement ensures that when the gripper assembly 410 is between the first and second workstations, the gripper assembly 410 automatically returns to the clamping state of holding the battery cell 320.

[0043] In this embodiment, the gripper cam 420 includes two cam portions and two recessed portions 422, with the other recessed portion 422 located between the first and second stations, which include a third station.

[0044] Understandably, the gripper assembly 410 includes a rotating base 411, a rotating arm 412, a spring 413, and two grippers 414. Specifically, the rotating base 411 is connected to the turntable 200, the middle of the rotating arm 412 is rotatably connected to the rotating base 411, and the two ends of the rotating arm 412 are respectively rotatably connected to the two grippers 414. The two grippers 414 slide horizontally connected to the rotating base 411, the two ends of the spring 413 are respectively connected to the two grippers 414, and the rotating arm 412 is connected to an abutment member 415, such as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0045] With this configuration, when the recessed portion 422 is opposite to the abutment 415, the cam of the gripper 414 and the abutment 415 are in a non-contact state, the spring 413 is in a naturally contracted state and drives the two grippers 414 to move closer to each other, the rotating arm 412 rotates relative to the rotating seat 411, and the horizontal distance between the two ends of the rotating arm 412 connecting the gripper 414 becomes smaller. At this time, the gripper assembly 410 is in a clamping state that can hold the battery cell 320.

[0046] When the protrusion 421 is opposite to the abutment 415, since the protrusion 421 is in a fixed state, the rotating disk 200, which is in a circular motion, drives the abutment 415 to move to contact the protrusion 421. The protrusion 421 forces the abutment 415 to move downward, causing the rotating arm 412 to rotate relative to the rotating seat 411, thereby increasing the horizontal distance between the two ends of the rotating arm 412. This causes the two grippers 414 to move away from each other. At this time, the gripper assembly 410 is in an open state.

[0047] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes multiple lifting cylinders for driving multiple lifting components 510 to move up and down. The output end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the lifting component 510. When the lifting component 510 rotates to the first working position, the lifting cylinder drives the corresponding lifting component 510 to rise to the raised state in advance.

[0048] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting cam 520 connected to the base, such that the lifting cam 520 is fixed relative to the base. The lifting cam 520 is provided with a lifting groove 530, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a cam follower is rotatably connected to the lower end of the lifting assembly 510, and the cam follower slides within the lifting groove 530. When the drive mechanism is started, the lifting assembly 510, which performs circular motion, slides within the lifting groove 530 via the cam follower to achieve lifting.

[0049] Understandably, the lifting chute 530 includes a lifting section, a connecting section, and a lowering section. Specifically, the lifting section corresponds to the first and third work positions, meaning that the cam follower slides within the lifting section when in the first and third work positions. The lowering section corresponds to the second work position, meaning that the cam follower slides within the lowering section when in the second work position.

[0050] Understandably, there are two connecting sections. Specifically, one connecting section corresponds to the area between the first and second workstations, connecting one end of the lifting section and one end of the lowering section, respectively. The other connecting section corresponds to the area between the second and third workstations, connecting the other end of the lifting section and the other end of the lowering section, respectively.

[0051] When installing the lifting cam 520, strictly control the motion coordination, trajectory accuracy and contact stability of the lifting cam 520 and the lifting component 510 to ensure that the circumferential motion of the lifting cam 520 and the lifting component 510 is free from interference, impact and abnormal wear.

[0052] Understandably, the lifting cam 520 is connected to the base via a hexagonal column 550 of equal height, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown. When installing the lifting cam 520, attention should be paid to the verticality of the space to avoid misalignment between the axis of the lifting cam 520 and the axis of the turntable 200, which could cause the cup holder 310 to jam when lifting.

[0053] It is understandable that the separation device 100 also includes a feeding conveyor line 600 for conveying the workpiece 300, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown. A shielding mechanism 610 is provided between the feeding conveyor line 600 and the first workstation, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, the shielding mechanism 610 is used to shield the workpiece 300 during loading, so that the workstations output from the loading conveyor line 600 are sequentially transported to the lifting assembly 510 corresponding to the first workstation. This facilitates troubleshooting of other workstations of the separation device 100 and avoids excessive material loss during troubleshooting.

[0054] Understandably, the feeding conveyor line 600 is connected to the machine base via the support frame 620, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, this makes the two relatively fixed.

[0055] It is understandable that the shielding mechanism 610 includes a shielding cylinder 611 and a feed baffle 612, such as Figure 3As shown. Specifically, the shielding cylinder 611 can be directly connected to the machine base, or connected to the machine base via the feeding conveyor line 600, so that the shielding cylinder 611 and the machine base are relatively fixed. The output end of the shielding cylinder 611 is connected to the infeed baffle 612, which is used to abut the workpiece 300. When the lifting assembly 510 rotates to the first station, the shielding cylinder 611 starts and drives the infeed baffle 612 to retract, so that the workpiece 300 is output from the feeding conveyor line 600 and moves to the lifting assembly 510 corresponding to the first station. At this time, the shielding cylinder 611 drives the infeed baffle 612 to extend again, thereby physically shielding the workpiece 300 of the feeding conveyor line 600, restricting the output of the workpiece 300, and preventing the situation where the feeding conveyor line 600 outputs the workpiece 300 before the positioning slot 210 has rotated to the first station.

[0056] In this embodiment, the shielding cylinder 611 is an existing dual-axis slide cylinder.

[0057] Understandably, the separation device 100 also includes an empty tray conveyor line 700 for conveying the trays 310, such as... Figures 1 to 4 As shown. The empty tray conveyor line 700 is equipped with two empty tray guides 710 at the third station, as follows. Figure 3 As shown, the empty tray guide 710 is used to guide the tray 310 from the positioning groove 210 to the empty tray conveyor line 700, and then to the next cycle via the empty tray conveyor line 700.

[0058] In this embodiment, both the feeding conveyor line 600 and the empty pallet conveyor line 700 are existing belt conveyor lines.

[0059] Understandably, the lifting assembly 510 includes a support plate 540 for supporting the cup holder 310, such as... Figure 7 As shown, when the lifting assembly 510 is in the raised state, the corresponding receiving plate 540 is on the same horizontal plane as the feeding conveyor line 600 and the empty tray output line. Before using the separation device 100 for the first time, the task can be manually divided to test whether the cup 310 enters the turntable 200 smoothly and without jamming, to ensure that the transfer between the cup 310 and the receiving plate 540 and the transfer between the battery cell 320 and the gripper assembly 410 are stable and efficient.

[0060] It is understandable that the base is connected to the support rail 800 via the support member 810, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support railing 800 is arranged around the outside of the turntable 200. The support railing 800 and the positioning groove 210 cooperate with each other and abut against the circumferential side wall of the cup 310, so that the cup 310 is stably driven by the turntable 200 to perform circumferential motion.

[0061] Furthermore, the feed railing 800 is equipped with a feed inlet, a first discharge outlet 820, and a second discharge outlet for the first, second, and third workstations, respectively. The workpiece 300 is horizontally input into the turntable 200 from the feeding conveyor line 600 through the feed inlet, the battery cell 320 is horizontally output through the first discharge outlet 820, and the cup holder 310 is horizontally output to the empty feeder conveyor line 700 through the second discharge outlet.

[0062] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A separation device, characterized in that, Including: Base; A rotating mechanism, comprising a turntable and a drive mechanism, wherein the turntable is rotatably connected to the base, and the turntable is drively connected to the output end of the drive mechanism, causing the turntable to rotate relative to the base; the edge of the turntable is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves arranged in a circle for positioning cups. The gripper mechanism includes multiple gripper assemblies that correspond one-to-one with the multiple positioning slots. The gripper assemblies are connected to the edge of the turntable for gripping the battery cells. The lifting mechanism includes multiple lifting components that correspond one-to-one with the multiple positioning slots. The lifting components are connected to the edge of the turntable to support the cup holder. The separation device is configured such that when the cup with the battery cell is located in the positioning groove, the gripper assembly clamps the battery cell, and the lifting assembly moves the cup downward to separate the battery cell from the cup; and when the gripper assembly releases the battery cell, the lifting assembly moves the cup upward.

2. The separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper assembly includes a clamping state and an open state, the lifting assembly includes a rising state and a falling state, and the separation device is provided with a first station, a second station and a third station arranged in sequence. The separation device is further configured such that when one of the positioning slots rotates to the first work station, the gripper assembly corresponding to the positioning slot is in the open state where the power supply core enters, and the lifting assembly corresponding to the positioning slot is in the raised state where it supports the cup. Furthermore, during the process of the positioning groove rotating from the first station to the second station, the gripper assembly changes to the clamping state for gripping the battery cell, and the lifting assembly changes to the falling state for lowering the cup. When the positioning groove rotates to the second station, the gripper assembly changes to the opening state for outputting the battery cell. During the process of the positioning slot rotating from the second station to the third station, the lifting assembly changes to the raised state for outputting the cup.

3. The separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gripper mechanism includes a gripper cam, which is rotatably connected to the turntable and coaxially arranged. The gripper cam is fixed relative to the machine base. The gripper cam is configured such that when the gripper cam is in contact with the gripper assembly, the gripper assembly is in an open state; and when the gripper cam is misaligned with the gripper assembly, the gripper assembly is in a clamped state.

4. The separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripper cam includes protrusions and recesses arranged circumferentially with the axis of the turntable as the array center. There are at least two protrusions, which correspond to the first station and the second station respectively. The protrusions are configured to connect with the gripper assembly located at the first station and the second station. There is at least one recess, which corresponds to the area between the first station and the second station.

5. The separation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gripper assembly includes a rotating base, a rotating arm, a spring, and two grippers. The rotating base is connected to the turntable. The middle part of the rotating arm is rotatably connected to the rotating base. The two ends of the rotating arm are rotatably connected to the two grippers respectively. The two grippers slide horizontally and are connected to the rotating base. The two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the two grippers. The rotating arm is connected to an abutment member that abuts against the protrusion.

6. The separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting cam connected to the base. The lifting cam is provided with a lifting slide groove. The lifting assembly is rotatably connected to a cam follower that slides in the lifting slide groove. The lifting slide groove includes a lifting section, a connecting section, and a lowering section. The lifting section corresponds to the first work station and the third work station, and the lowering section corresponds to the second work station.

7. The separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a feeding conveyor line for conveying workpieces, and a shielding mechanism is provided between the feeding conveyor line and the first station. The shielding mechanism is used to sequentially convey the workpieces to the lifting assembly corresponding to the first station. The workpieces are cups with batteries.

8. The separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shielding mechanism includes a shielding cylinder and a feed baffle. The shielding cylinder is connected to the machine base, and the output end of the shielding cylinder is connected to the feed baffle for abutting the workpiece.

9. The separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes an empty tray conveyor line for conveying cups, wherein the empty tray conveyor line is provided with two empty tray guides at the third station, so that the empty tray conveyor line receives the cups in the positioning groove.

10. The separation device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base is connected to a tray ejection guardrail, which is arranged around the outside of the turntable. The tray ejection guardrail and the positioning groove cooperate with each other to limit the cup to perform circular motion.

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