A formation jig assembly line

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of battery production, and discloses a formation clamp assembly line, which comprises a mold assembly area, an assembly area and a transportation channel. Specifically, the mold assembly area is suitable for assembling parts into module assemblies; the assembly area is suitable for assembling a plurality of module assemblies into a formation clamp; the input port of the assembly area corresponds to the output port of the mold assembly area; and the transportation channel is arranged between the mold assembly area and the assembly area, and the output port of the mold assembly area and the input port of the assembly area are both communicated with the transportation channel. The formation clamp assembly line disclosed by the application solves or improves the problem of low assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, specifically to a formation fixture assembly line. Background Technology

[0002] Formation fixtures refer to specialized tools or devices used in the lithium battery formation process to fix the battery and achieve a stable and efficient connection between the battery tabs (positive and negative electrodes) and the circuitry of the formation equipment.

[0003] In chemical formation fixture assembly lines, due to the large size of the chemical formation fixture and the large number of components, the traditional assembly line layout does not strictly plan the logistics channels and the positional relationship between each workstation, resulting in low assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a chemical forming fixture assembly line to solve or improve the problem of low assembly efficiency.

[0005] This application provides a chemical bonding fixture assembly line, including: The molding area is suitable for assembling parts into modular components; The final assembly area is adapted to assemble multiple said modular components into a formation fixture, and the input port of the final assembly area corresponds to the output port of the molding area; A transport channel is provided between the molding area and the final assembly area, and the output port of the molding area and the input port of the final assembly area are both connected to the transport channel.

[0006] Beneficial effects: In the molding area, workers assemble parts into modular components. Specifically, they assemble the smallest parts into prefabrication fixtures, including bolts, nuts, and cover plates, into various modular components. Each modular component is a functional part. These components are then transported along the transport channel to the final assembly area, where they are assembled to form the prefabrication fixture. The molding and final assembly areas are located on opposite sides of the transport channel, facilitating the transport of parts and modular components. The molding area extends in the same direction as the transport channel, allowing parts and modular components within the molding area to be transported to the transport channel more quickly, improving transport efficiency and consequently, assembly efficiency.

[0007] In one alternative implementation, it further includes: An abnormal transfer area is provided to provide buffer space for the parts or the module components. The abnormal transfer area is located on one side of the molding area, and the output port of the abnormal transfer area is connected to the transport channel. The acceptance area is suitable for accepting the formation fixture assembled in the final assembly area. The acceptance area is located on one side of the final assembly area, and the output port of the acceptance area is connected to the transport channel.

[0008] In one optional implementation, the molding area and the final assembly area are located on both sides of the transport channel; And / or, the abnormal transfer area and the acceptance area are located on both sides of the transportation channel.

[0009] In one optional implementation, the molding area and the abnormal transfer area are located on the same side of the transport channel; And / or, the final assembly area and the acceptance area are located on the same side of the transport channel.

[0010] In one alternative implementation, the transport channel extends along the transport direction, and a portion of the final assembly area coincides with the projection of the molding area perpendicular to the transport direction.

[0011] In one alternative implementation, a portion of the abnormal transfer area coincides with the projection of the acceptance area perpendicular to the transport direction.

[0012] In one alternative implementation, a portion of the abnormal transfer area coincides with a portion of the final assembly area in a projection perpendicular to the transport direction.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, a main track is provided on the transport channel, the main track is arranged along the transport direction, and a transport vehicle is arranged on the main track.

[0014] In one optional implementation, the system further includes multiple branch tracks, which are respectively arranged in the molding area, the final assembly area, the abnormal transfer area, and the acceptance area, with the other end of each branch track connected to the main track.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, at least one work area is provided in the molding area, and at least one first material table and one assembly table are provided in the work area. The first material table and the assembly table are spaced apart, and a work area suitable for workers to assemble is formed between the first material table and the assembly table. And / or, the final assembly area is provided with multi-level assembly areas and buffer zones, the multi-level assembly areas are arranged sequentially, the multi-level assembly areas are suitable for workers to assemble the module components, and the buffer zones are used to receive the module components. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of this application, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chemical bonding fixture assembly line according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part B in the diagram.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Molding area; 2. Final assembly area; 3. Abnormal transfer area; 4. Acceptance area; 5. Transportation channel; 6. First material platform; 7. Assembly platform; 8. Assembly area; 9. Buffer zone; 10. First finished product platform; 11. Second material platform; 12. Second finished product platform; 13. Main track; X, conveying direction. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Formation fixtures refer to specialized tools or devices used in the lithium battery formation process to fix the battery and achieve a stable and efficient connection between the battery tabs (positive and negative electrodes) and the circuitry of the formation equipment.

[0022] In chemical formation fixture assembly lines, due to the large size of the fixtures and the numerous components, traditional assembly line layouts often lack strict planning of logistics channels and the spatial relationships between workstations, resulting in large floor space, low space utilization, and low assembly efficiency. Therefore, this application provides a chemical formation fixture assembly line to solve or improve the problem of low assembly efficiency.

[0023] The following is combined Figures 1 to 3 This describes an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] According to an embodiment of this application, a chemical forming fixture assembly line is provided, including a molding area 1, a final assembly area 2, and a transport channel 5. Specifically, the molding area 1 is adapted to assemble parts into modular components, wherein the molding area is arranged along the transport direction X; the final assembly area 2 is adapted to assemble multiple modular components into a chemical forming fixture, and the input port of the final assembly area 2 corresponds to the output port of the molding area 1; the transport channel 5 extends along the transport direction X of the final assembly area 2, and the transport channel is disposed between the molding area 1 and the final assembly area 2, and both the output port of the molding area and the input port of the final assembly area are connected to the transport channel 5.

[0025] Wherein, the conveying direction X is the conveying direction of the assembly line.

[0026] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, workers assemble parts into modular components in molding area 1. Specifically, they assemble the smallest parts in the assembly fixture, including bolts, nuts, and cover plates, into various modular components. Each modular component is a part with a specific function. These modular components are then transported along transport channel 5 to final assembly area 2, where they are assembled to form the assembly fixture. Molding area 1 and final assembly area 2 are located on opposite sides of transport channel 5 to facilitate the transport of parts and modular components. The molding area 1 extends in the same direction as transport channel 5, allowing parts or modular components in the entire molding area 1 to be transported to transport channel 5 more quickly, improving transport efficiency and thus assembly efficiency.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, it also includes: an abnormal transfer area 3 and an acceptance area 4. Specifically, the abnormal transfer area 3 is suitable for providing buffer space for parts or module components. The abnormal transfer area 3 and the molding area 1 are arranged side by side along the conveying direction X. The output port of the abnormal transfer area 3 is connected to the transport channel 5. The acceptance area 4 is suitable for accepting the formation fixtures assembled in the final assembly area 2. The acceptance area 4 and the final assembly area 2 are arranged side by side along the conveying direction X. The output port of the acceptance area 4 is connected to the transport channel 5.

[0028] In this embodiment, if a module component is found to be missing parts, damaged, or of incorrect specifications during or after transportation to the final assembly area 2, it is transported to the anomaly transfer area 3 for inspection. Once the problem is resolved in the anomaly transfer area 3, the module component is transported back to the final assembly area 2 for continued assembly. This avoids occupying space in the final assembly area 2, allowing for individual repair of problematic modules and improving the efficiency of the final assembly area 2. The formation fixture is then transported to the acceptance area 4 for final inspection. Products that pass the inspection are packaged.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the molding area 1 and the final assembly area 2 are located on both sides of the transport channel 5; And / or, the abnormal transfer area 3 and the acceptance area 4 are located on both sides of the transport channel 5.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the molding area 1 and the abnormal transfer area 3 are located on the same side of the transportation channel 5; And / or, the final assembly area 2 and the acceptance area 4 are located on the same side of the transport channel 5.

[0031] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the molding area 1 and the abnormal transfer area 3 are located on the same side of the transportation channel 5, and the final assembly area 2 and the acceptance area 4 are located on the same side of the transportation channel 5. The molding area 1 and the final assembly area 2 are arranged opposite each other, and the abnormal transfer area 3 and the acceptance area 4 are arranged opposite each other. The overall layout is more reasonable. The molding area 1, the abnormal transfer area 3, and the molding area 1 and the final assembly area 2 form an approximately rectangular layout, which improves the space utilization rate and reduces the footprint.

[0032] The final assembly area 2 and the acceptance area 4 are located on the same side of the transport channel 5. After the final assembly is completed in the final assembly area 2, the products can be directly transported to the acceptance area 4 through the transport channel 5, which shortens the product transportation time between the final assembly area 2 and the acceptance area 4 and improves the acceptance efficiency.

[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the transport channel 5 extends along the transport direction X, and part of the final assembly area 2 coincides with the projection of the molding area 1 in the vertical transport direction X.

[0034] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the projections of the final assembly area 2 and the molding area 1 overlap, and the overlapping parts are close in distance along the vertical transport direction X, which can shorten the time for the module components to be transported from the molding area 1 to the final assembly area 2 and improve assembly efficiency.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, part of the abnormal transfer zone 3 coincides with the projection of the acceptance zone 4 in the vertical conveying direction X.

[0036] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the projection of part of the abnormal transfer area 3 and part of the final assembly area 2 in the vertical transport direction X coincides.

[0037] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the projection portions of the abnormal transfer area 3 and the final assembly area 2 overlap. The overlapping portions are close in distance along the vertical transport direction X, which can shorten the transportation time of module components between the abnormal transfer area 3 and the final assembly area 2 and improve assembly efficiency.

[0038] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1As shown, the projections of the molding area 1 and the final assembly area 2 overlap, the projections of the abnormal transfer area 3 and the acceptance area 4 overlap, and the projections of the abnormal transfer area 3 and the final assembly area 2 overlap. This can improve the transportation of formation fixtures or parts between the molding area 1, the final assembly area 2, the abnormal transfer area 3 and the acceptance area 4, and improve the overall assembly efficiency.

[0039] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, a main track 13 is provided on the transport channel 5. The main track 13 extends along the transport direction X, and a transport vehicle is provided on the main track 13.

[0040] In this embodiment, the transport vehicle is an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that moves along the main track 13, which can improve the accuracy of the transport vehicle.

[0041] In one embodiment, the system further includes multiple branch tracks, which are respectively arranged in the molding area 1, the final assembly area 2, the abnormal transfer area 3, and the acceptance area 4, and the other end of each branch track is connected to the main track 13.

[0042] In this embodiment, the transport vehicle enters the molding area 1, the final assembly area 2, the abnormal transfer area 3 and the acceptance area 4 through multiple branch tracks, respectively, and delivers or outputs the corresponding parts or forming fixtures to the corresponding areas, thereby improving the accuracy of the transport vehicle's delivery.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, at least one work area is provided in the molding area 1. At least one first material table 6 and one assembly table 7 are provided in the work area. The first material table 6 and the assembly table 7 are arranged at intervals, and a work area suitable for workers to assemble is formed between the first material table 6 and the assembly table 7.

[0044] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, workers assemble parts on assembly table 7 in the work area. Parts transported by a transport vehicle are placed on the first material table 6. Workers place the parts on assembly table 7 for assembly to form modular components. The assembled modular components are transported to the final assembly area 2 by a transport vehicle, where they are further assembled to form a molding fixture.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, a first finished product table 10 is also provided in the work area. The modular components assembled by the assembly table 7 are placed on the first finished product table 10 to facilitate transportation by the transport vehicle.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the assembly area 2 is equipped with multi-level assembly areas 8 and buffer zones 9. The multi-level assembly areas 8 are arranged sequentially. The multi-level assembly areas 8 are suitable for workers to assemble module components, and the buffer zones 9 are used to receive module components.

[0047] When assembly area 8 in the final assembly area 2 cannot "digest" the modular components transported from the modular assembly area 1, the transport vehicle will transport the modular components to the buffer zone 9, which can increase the capacity of the final assembly area 2. When there is spare space in assembly area 8 of the final assembly area 2, the transport vehicle will transport the modular components in the buffer zone 9 to the assembly area 8, making the overall production line smoother and avoiding congestion.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the final assembly area 2 is also equipped with a second material platform 11 and a second finished product platform 12. The transport vehicle transports the module components to the second material platform 11, takes the module components from the second material platform 11, and assembles them in the assembly area 8. Each assembly area 8 is assembled in sequence until the last assembly area 8 assembles the module components into a formation fixture, and then places it on the second finished product platform 12. The transport vehicle then transports the assembled formation fixture to the acceptance area 4.

[0049] Example 1 The assembly process of the chemical formation fixture is as follows: obtain the status of the chemical formation fixture assembled in assembly area 8, determine whether the status of the chemical formation fixture assembled in assembly area 8 is abnormal, if so, obtain whether the chemical formation fixture in abnormal state can be repaired within a set time. Specifically, whether the chemical formation fixture in abnormal state can be repaired within a set time is determined by the assembly personnel based on experience or relevant operating regulations (relevant operating regulations refer to obtaining the repair time for different abnormal situations).

[0050] If the formation fixture can complete the repair within the set time, it is controlled to be transported to the buffer zone 9 corresponding to assembly area 8. Specifically, the transport vehicle is controlled to perform the above actions. The set time can be determined according to the production cycle of the final assembly line, such as 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc. After the formation fixture enters the buffer zone 9, the repair is completed within the buffer zone 9.

[0051] The system checks whether the formation fixture in an abnormal state has completed repairs within buffer 9. Specifically, this process is confirmed by the repair personnel after repairs are completed. If so, the repaired formation fixture in buffer 9 is transported to assembly area 8. Specifically, after the abnormal formation fixture has completed repairs, it can queue within buffer 9 to enter the corresponding assembly area 8 for subsequent assembly.

[0052] If a chemical formation fixture in an abnormal state cannot be repaired within a set time, it will be transported to the abnormal transfer area 3. Specifically, if a chemical formation fixture in an abnormal state cannot be repaired within a set time, it means that the fixture needs to undergo a long period of repair or cannot be repaired and needs to be scrapped.

[0053] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended application.

Claims

1. A chemical assembly fixture assembly line, characterized in that, include: The molding area (1) is suitable for assembling parts into modular components; The assembly area (2) is adapted to assemble multiple module components into a molding fixture, and the input port of the assembly area (2) corresponds to the output port of the molding area (1); The transport channel (5) is located between the molding area (1) and the final assembly area (2), and the output port of the molding area (1) and the input port of the final assembly area (2) are both connected to the transport channel (5).

2. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An abnormal transfer area (3) is adapted to provide a buffer space for the part or the module assembly. The abnormal transfer area (3) is located on one side of the molding area (1), and the output port of the abnormal transfer area (3) is connected to the transport channel (5). The acceptance area (4) is suitable for accepting the formation fixture assembled in the final assembly area (2). The acceptance area (4) is located on one side of the final assembly area (2), and the output port of the acceptance area (4) is connected to the transport channel (5).

3. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The molding area (1) and the final assembly area (2) are located on both sides of the transport channel (5); And / or, the abnormal transfer area (3) and the acceptance area (4) are located on both sides of the transport channel (5).

4. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The molding area (1) and the abnormal transfer area (3) are located on the same side of the transportation channel (5); And / or, the final assembly area (2) and the acceptance area (4) are located on the same side of the transport channel (5).

5. The chemical formation fixture assembly line according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transport channel (5) extends along the transport direction (X), and a portion of the final assembly area (2) coincides with the projection of the molding area (1) perpendicular to the transport direction (X).

6. The chemical formation fixture assembly line according to claim 5, characterized in that, A portion of the abnormal transfer area (3) coincides with the projection of the acceptance area (4) perpendicular to the transport direction (X).

7. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 6, characterized in that, A portion of the abnormal transfer area (3) and a portion of the final assembly area (2) are projected in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction (X).

8. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transport channel (5) is provided with a main track (13), which extends along the transport direction (X), and a transport vehicle is provided on the main track (13).

9. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes multiple branch tracks, which are respectively arranged in the molding area (1), the final assembly area (2), the abnormal transfer area (3) and the acceptance area (4), and the other end of each branch track is connected to the main track (13).

10. The chemical forming fixture assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The molding area (1) is provided with at least one working area, and the working area is provided with at least one first material table (6) and one assembly table (7). The first material table (6) and the assembly table (7) are spaced apart, and a working area suitable for workers to assemble is formed between the first material table (6) and the assembly table (7). And / or, the assembly area (2) is provided with a multi-level assembly area (8) and a buffer zone (9), the multi-level assembly areas (8) are arranged in sequence, the multi-level assembly areas (8) are suitable for workers to assemble the module components, and the buffer zone (9) is used to receive the module components.

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