A turnover device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover device, include: turnover station, lifting mechanism and turnover clamping mechanism, turnover station is used for placing the workpiece of waiting for processing, turnover clamping mechanism sets up turnover station top, turnover clamping mechanism rotatory connection is in lifting mechanism, is used for clamping workpiece and is driven under the lifting mechanism and rises after driving workpiece turnover. The utility model aims at solving how improves the technical problem of tray cleaning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery production technology, and in particular to a flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial manufacturing processes such as battery production, component processing, and automated conveying, pallets are typically used to carry and transfer workpieces to achieve orderly material flow. Over prolonged use, pallets easily accumulate dust, metal shavings, or processing residue on their surface and inside. If these impurities are not cleaned promptly, they not only affect the pallet's load-bearing stability and positioning accuracy but may also adhere to the workpiece surface in subsequent processes, causing product appearance or performance defects. To remove impurities from pallets, existing production lines generally use manual methods to remove the pallets and manually flip them, allowing the impurities to fall off naturally. However, this method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, consuming manpower resources, and the cleaning effect is inconsistent, affected by the angle and force applied during operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] One objective of this invention is to provide a flipping device that addresses the technical problem of improving tray cleaning efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a solution as follows: a flipping device, comprising: a flipping station, a lifting mechanism, and a flipping clamping mechanism. The flipping station is used to place the workpiece to be processed; the flipping clamping mechanism is disposed above the flipping station and is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism for clamping the workpiece and flipping it after it rises under the drive of the lifting mechanism.

[0005] Optionally, the flipping clamping mechanism includes: The first guide rail is provided on the lifting mechanism, which is used to drive the first guide rail to move in the vertical direction, and the first guide rail extends in the first direction. A set of clamping components is used to clamp a workpiece along a first direction and drive the workpiece to rotate. The clamping components slide in the first direction and are fitted onto a first guide rail.

[0006] Optionally, the clamping assembly includes: The mounting bracket slides along the first direction and engages with the first guide rail; A set of grippers is positioned facing each other along a first direction to hold the workpiece. The grippers are rotatably connected to the mounting frame to cause the workpiece to flip.

[0007] Optionally, the mounting bracket includes: The first frame spans the tilting station and is connected to the lifting mechanism; A second frame is slidably connected to the first frame along a first direction, and the gripper is rotatably connected to the second frame.

[0008] Optionally, the gripper includes: The first clamping member is arranged opposite to the first clamping member of the other jaw along the first direction, and is used to clamp the workpiece along the first direction. The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the mounting frame, and the axis of rotation is along the first direction. A set of second clamping members, the second clamping members protruding from the first clamping member in the direction toward another jaw, the set of second clamping members being arranged opposite each other in a second direction, for restricting the movement of the workpiece clamped by the first clamping member in the second direction.

[0009] Optionally, a set of second clamping members are movably disposed on the first clamping member along a second direction to adjust the spacing between the relatively disposed second clamping members; The gripper includes a fastener connected between a first gripper and a second gripper to lock the first gripper and the second gripper.

[0010] Optionally, the lifting mechanism includes: The second guide rail extends vertically. The slider slides vertically onto the second guide rail, and the flipping clamping mechanism is rotatably connected to the slider.

[0011] Optionally, the flipping device further includes a transport component, disposed at the flipping station, for receiving the workpiece to be processed and transporting the workpiece away from the flipping station.

[0012] Optionally, the flipping device includes a limiting component disposed on one side of the transport component along the transport direction of the transport component, the limiting component being used to prevent the received workpiece from continuing to move.

[0013] Optionally, the overturning device also includes a collection box located below the transport assembly, with an open top to collect material spilled after the workpiece is overturned.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The flipping device includes a flipping station, a lifting mechanism, and a flipping clamping mechanism. The flipping station is used to place the workpiece to be processed. The flipping clamping mechanism is located above the flipping station and is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism. It is used to clamp the workpiece and flip it after it rises under the drive of the lifting mechanism.

[0015] In practical applications, a flipping clamping mechanism rotatably connected to a lifting mechanism is installed above the flipping station. During operation, the lifting mechanism drives the flipping clamping mechanism to rise, causing the workpiece to detach from the station surface. The flipping clamping mechanism then rotates and flips the workpiece. This structure enables automatic workpiece flipping without manual operation. During the flipping process, dust, debris, and other impurities adhering to the workpiece surface naturally fall off under gravity, achieving efficient and stable automatic cleaning. This improves the automation level and operational efficiency of the production line, reduces manual labor intensity, and ensures the cleanliness of the pallet or workpiece surface and the quality of subsequent processing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the flipping device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is provided by the embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flipping clamping mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers: 20. Flipping station; 30. Lifting mechanism; 31. Second guide rail; 32. Slider; 40. Flipping clamping mechanism; 41. First guide rail; 42. Clamping assembly; 421. Mounting frame; 4211. First frame; 4212. Second frame; 422. Gripper; 4221. First clamping component; 4222. Second clamping component; 50. Transport assembly; 60. Limiting assembly; 70. Collection box; 80. First direction; 90. Second direction; 100. Workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the flipping device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is provided by the embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle.

[0021] This utility model provides a flipping device, including: a flipping station 20, a lifting mechanism 30, and a flipping clamping mechanism 40. The flipping station 20 is used to place the workpiece 100 to be processed. The flipping clamping mechanism 40 is disposed above the flipping station 20 and is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism 30. It is used to clamp the workpiece 100 and, driven by the lifting mechanism 30, lifts it up and flips the workpiece 100.

[0022] In practical applications, a flipping clamping mechanism 40, rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism 30, is installed above the flipping station 20. During operation, the lifting mechanism 30 drives the flipping clamping mechanism 40 to rise, causing the workpiece 100 to detach from the station surface. The flipping clamping mechanism 40 then rotates and flips the workpiece 100. This structure enables the automatic flipping of the workpiece 100 without manual operation. During the flipping process, dust, debris, and other impurities adhering to the surface of the workpiece 100 naturally fall off under gravity, achieving efficient and stable automatic cleaning. This improves the automation level and operational efficiency of the production line, reduces manual labor intensity, and ensures the cleanliness of the pallet or workpiece 100 surface and the quality of subsequent processing.

[0023] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 30 drives the flipping clamping mechanism 40 to move up and down along the height direction through a motor screw structure, and the wire harness is protected by a drag chain.

[0024] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The flipping clamping mechanism 40 includes: The first guide rail 41 is disposed on the lifting mechanism 30. The lifting mechanism 30 is used to drive the first guide rail 41 to move in the vertical direction. The first guide rail 41 extends along the first direction 80. A set of clamping components 42 is used to clamp the workpiece 100 along the first direction 80 and drive the workpiece 100 to rotate. The clamping components 42 are slidably engaged with the first guide rail 41 along the first direction 80 and can rotate relative to the first guide rail 41.

[0025] In practical applications, by setting a first guide rail 41 extending along the first direction 80 on the lifting mechanism 30 and sliding the clamping assembly 42 along the first guide rail 41, the structural guidance and motion control of the flipping clamping mechanism 40 are achieved. When the lifting mechanism 30 drives the first guide rail 41 to rise and fall vertically, the clamping assembly 42 can rise or fall accordingly, thereby smoothly lifting the workpiece 100 after clamping it and bringing it into the safe range of the flipping station 20. During the flipping process, the first guide rail 41 provides precise linear guidance for the clamping assembly 42, keeping the flipping axis position of the clamping assembly 42 consistent, thereby ensuring that the movement trajectory of the workpiece 100 during flipping is accurate and the posture is stable, avoiding the workpiece 100 from shaking or falling off due to flipping eccentricity.

[0026] Further, see Figure 3 The clamping assembly 42 includes: Mounting bracket 421 is slidably fitted to first guide rail 41 along first direction 80; A set of grippers 422 are arranged facing each other along the first direction 80 to hold the workpiece 100. The grippers 422 are rotatably connected to the mounting frame 421 to drive the workpiece 100 to flip.

[0027] In practical applications, by setting a mounting frame 421 and a gripper 422 rotatably connected to the mounting frame 421 in the clamping assembly 42, the gripper 422 can clamp the workpiece 100 and achieve active flipping when it is arranged relatively along the first direction 80. The mounting frame 421 slides along the first guide rail 41, and can adjust the spacing of the gripper 422 according to the width of the workpiece 100 before flipping, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the clamping position; when the gripper 422 rotates, the workpiece 100 flips synchronously with the gripper 422, avoiding the structural complexity and unstable operation problems caused by traditional fixed fixtures relying on external force or overall mechanism flipping.

[0028] Optionally, see Figure 3 Mounting bracket 421 includes: The first frame 4211 spans the tilting station 20 and is connected to the lifting mechanism 30; A second frame 4212 is slidably connected to the first frame 4211 along the first direction 80, and a gripper 422 is rotatably connected to the second frame 4212.

[0029] In practical applications, this application sets a first frame 4211 and a relatively slidable second frame 4212 in the mounting frame 421, allowing the installation position of the gripper 422 to be flexibly adjusted along the first direction 80. The first frame 4211 spans the flipping station 20 and is connected to the lifting mechanism 30, forming an overall support frame for the clamping assembly 42, thereby stably bearing and transmitting the flipping torque when driven by the lifting mechanism 30. The second frame 4212 is slidably connected to the first frame 4211 along the first direction 80, allowing the spacing of the grippers 422 to be adaptively adjusted according to workpieces 100 of different sizes, achieving compatibility of the same device for multiple specifications of pallets or workpieces 100, reducing the frequency of fixture replacement, and improving the versatility of the production line. Since the grippers 422 are rotatably mounted on the second frame 4212, when the lifting mechanism 30 drives the whole assembly to rise, the sliding characteristics of the second frame 4212 can absorb the small offsets and vibrations generated during the flipping process, making the flipping action smoother and avoiding jamming or structural deformation caused by rigid connections.

[0030] In this embodiment, the output end of the lifting mechanism 30 is connected to the first frame 4211. The first frame 4211 is provided with a driving component such as a cylinder or motor for driving the second frame 4212 to move. The second frame 4212 is equipped with a driving component such as a motor for driving the gripper 422 to rotate. That is, the second frame 4212 is slidably connected to the first frame 4211 through the driving component, and the gripper 422 is rotatably connected to the second frame 4212 through another driving component.

[0031] Optionally, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The gripper 422 includes: The first clamping member 4221 is arranged opposite to the first clamping member 422 of the other jaw 422 along the first direction 80, and is used to clamp the workpiece 100 along the first direction 80. The first clamping member 4221 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 421, and the axis of rotation is along the first direction 80. A set of second clamping members 4222 protrudes from the first clamping member 4221 in the direction toward another clamping jaw 422. The set of second clamping members 4222 are arranged opposite to each other in the second direction 90 to restrict the movement of the workpiece 100 clamped by the first clamping member 4221 in the second direction 90.

[0032] In practical applications, this application achieves bidirectional limiting and stable clamping of the workpiece 100 by combining a first clamping member 4221 and a second clamping member 4222 in the gripper 422 structure. The first clamping member 4221 is arranged facing each other along the first direction 80 and is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 421. It can rotate the workpiece 100 around its rotation axis under the drive of the lifting mechanism 30, making the rotation action smooth and reliable. Since the rotation axis is arranged along the first direction 80, the gripper 422 can maintain a continuous clamping force on the workpiece 100 during the rotation process, thereby preventing the workpiece 100 from falling off during the rotation due to gravity or inertia. The second clamping member 4222 protrudes from the first clamping member 4221 toward the other gripper 422 and is arranged opposite to it along the second direction 90, forming a lateral clamping structure for the workpiece 100. After the first clamping member 4221 clamps the workpiece 100, the second clamping member 4222 provides additional restraint in the second direction 90, preventing lateral slippage or displacement of the workpiece 100 during the flipping and acceleration / deceleration phases. Through this combined structure of "first clamping member 4221 main clamping + second clamping member 4222 lateral restraint," the device can form stable constraints in all three dimensions, significantly improving positioning accuracy and anti-dislodgement safety during the flipping process. This structure can automatically adapt to clamping workpieces 100 of different sizes or shapes, ensuring smoothness and reliability of the workpiece 100's movements during flipping, releasing, and resetting, thus enhancing the overall stability and safety of the equipment operation.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first clamping member 4221 and the second clamping member 4222 are connected by bolts. In other embodiments of this application, the first clamping member 4221 and the second clamping member 4222 can be connected by other means such as snap-fit.

[0034] Optionally, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 A set of second clamping members 4222 are movably disposed on the first clamping member 4221 along the second direction 90 to adjust the spacing between the relatively disposed second clamping members 4222; The gripper 422 includes a fastener connected between the first gripper 4221 and the second gripper 4222 to lock the first gripper 4221 and the second gripper 4222.

[0035] In practical applications, this application movably mounts the second clamping member 4222 onto the first clamping member 4221 along the second direction 90, allowing the operator to flexibly adjust the spacing between the second clamping members 4222 according to the width or dimensions of workpieces 100 of different specifications, thus achieving variable control of the clamping range of the grippers 422. When clamping a larger workpiece 100, the second clamping member 4222 can move outward along the second direction 90 to increase the clamping space; while when handling a smaller workpiece 100, the second clamping member 4222 can move inward, thereby reducing workpiece 100 wobbling while ensuring clamping force. This structure gives the device greater versatility and adaptability, and can accommodate the flipping requirements of pallets or workpieces 100 of different sizes.

[0036] The fasteners disposed between the first clamping member 4221 and the second clamping member 4222 are used to lock the two after the spacing is adjusted, so as to prevent the clamping jaws 422 from being displaced relative to each other during the flipping or force application process.

[0037] In this embodiment, both the first clamping member 4221 and the second clamping member 4222 have a waist hole along the second direction 90, and the first clamping member 4221 has a groove on the side facing the other first clamping member 4221. The fastener passes through the waist hole into the groove of the first clamping member 4221 and the second clamping member 4222. While locking the first clamping member 4221 and the second clamping member 4222, the fastener does not exceed the groove, thereby reducing the interference between the fastener and the workpiece 100 when the first clamping member 4221 clamps the workpiece 100.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second direction 90 is a vertical direction. In other embodiments, the second direction 90 may also be a direction pointing to the center of the first clamping member 4221, or a direction inclined to the horizontal direction.

[0039] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 The lifting mechanism 30 includes: The second guide rail 31 extends in the vertical direction; The slider 32 slides vertically onto the second guide rail 31, and the flipping clamping mechanism 40 is rotatably connected to the slider 32.

[0040] In practical applications, this application achieves smooth lifting and lowering of the flip-grip mechanism 40 by setting a second guide rail 31 extending vertically and sliding the slider 32 along the second guide rail 31. When the lifting mechanism 30 drives the slider 32 to rise or fall, the second guide rail 31 provides precise linear constraints on the movement direction of the slider 32, enabling the flip-grip mechanism 40 to maintain a stable vertical movement, avoiding tilting, swaying, or jamming, and ensuring that the workpiece 100 is subjected to uniform force and is not unevenly loaded during the lifting process.

[0041] Furthermore, the flipping clamping mechanism 40 is rotatably connected to the slider 32, enabling it to flip the workpiece 100 using the slider 32 as a pivot point after lifting. This connection method allows the lifting and flipping movements to be independent yet coordinated: when the slider 32 rises, the workpiece 100 is lifted away from the support surface of the flipping station 20, creating sufficient flipping space; subsequently, the flipping clamping mechanism 40 flips around the slider 32 as an axis, realizing the automatic flipping and tilting of the workpiece 100.

[0042] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The flipping device also includes a transport component 50, which is set at the flipping station 20 for receiving the workpiece 100 to be processed and transporting the workpiece 100 away from the flipping station 20.

[0043] In practical applications, this application incorporates a transport component 50 at the flipping station 20, enabling the workpiece 100 to be automatically received and transported away from the flipping station 20 after flipping, thus connecting the workpiece 100 flipping with subsequent conveying actions. During operation, after the workpiece 100 is flipped by the flipping clamping mechanism 40, the transport component 50 promptly receives the workpiece 100 and moves it out of the flipping area along a predetermined path. This structure reduces manual handling intervention through continuous conveying of the workpiece 100, not only improving the automation level and operational efficiency of the production line but also avoiding the risks of secondary collisions, tilting, or falling that may occur during the flipping process due to stationary placement or manual handling of the workpiece 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the transport component 50 is a conveyor belt with multiple rollers spaced apart, and the transport direction of the transport component 50 is horizontal.

[0045] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The flipping device includes a limiting component 60, which is disposed on one side of the transport component 50 along the transport direction of the transport component 50. The limiting component 60 is used to prevent the received workpiece 100 from continuing to move.

[0046] In practical applications, this application provides a limiting component 60 along the transport direction on one side of the transport component 50, ensuring that the workpiece 100 is accurately stopped at a predetermined position after being moved from the flipping clamping mechanism 40 and received by the transport component 50. This structure effectively prevents the workpiece 100 from continuing to move or deviate due to inertia or impacts during transport, ensuring stable positioning of the workpiece 100 in subsequent processing, cleaning, or transport stages. The constraint effect of the limiting component 60 ensures that the workpiece 100 is always in a controlled position, preventing it from stacking, colliding, or falling, thereby improving the operational safety and reliability of the entire flipping device. Simultaneously, this structure, combined with the transport component 50, creates a closed-loop control for the workpiece 100's movement from flipping to temporary storage or transport, reducing manual intervention and improving the automation level and production efficiency of the production line.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The flipping device also includes a collection box 70, which is located below the transport component 50 and has an open top to collect the material that is dumped after the workpiece 100 is flipped.

[0048] In practical applications, this application utilizes a collection box 70 located below the transport component 50, with its top open, to ensure timely collection of dust, processing debris, or other impurities spilled by the workpiece 100 during the flipping process, preventing these impurities from scattering onto the production environment or equipment surface. During operation, as the flipping clamping mechanism 40 flips the workpiece 100, impurities naturally fall along the workpiece 100 and enter the collection box 70, thus achieving centralized collection and isolation of impurities. This design improves the cleanliness of the production process and the quality of the workpiece 100 by reducing contamination of the production line equipment and adhesion to the surface of the workpiece 100. It also avoids frequent manual cleaning of the pallet or workpiece 100, reducing maintenance costs and labor intensity. Furthermore, the collection box 70, in conjunction with the transport component 50, synchronizes the workpiece 100 flipping and impurity collection, ensuring the entire flipping device operates efficiently, stably, and cleanly during continuous operation, thus improving the equipment's production efficiency and reliability.

[0049] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0050] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.

[0051] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flipping device, characterized in that, include: A flip-up workstation is used to place workpieces to be processed. Lifting mechanism; A flipping clamping mechanism is disposed above the flipping station. The flipping clamping mechanism is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism and is used to clamp the workpiece and, driven by the lifting mechanism, lift it up and flip the workpiece.

2. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping clamping mechanism includes: A first guide rail is disposed on the lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is used to drive the first guide rail to move in the vertical direction, and the first guide rail extends in a first direction; A set of clamping components is used to clamp the workpiece along the first direction and drive the workpiece to flip, wherein the clamping components are slidably engaged with the first guide rail along the first direction.

3. The flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes: The mounting bracket slides along the first direction and engages with the first guide rail. A set of grippers is arranged facing each other along the first direction to grip the workpiece, and the grippers are rotatably connected to the mounting frame to cause the workpiece to flip.

4. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes: The first frame spans the tilting station and is connected to the lifting mechanism; A second frame is provided, which is slidably connected to the first frame along the first direction, and the gripper is rotatably connected to the second frame.

5. The flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripper includes: A first clamping member is disposed opposite to the first clamping member of the other clamping jaw along the first direction, for clamping the workpiece along the first direction. The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the mounting frame, and the axis of rotation is along the first direction. A set of second clamping members, the second clamping members protruding from the first clamping member in the direction toward the other clamping jaw, the set of second clamping members being arranged opposite each other in a second direction for restricting the movement of the workpiece clamped by the first clamping member in the second direction.

6. The flipping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The set of second clamping members is movably disposed on the first clamping member along the second direction to adjust the spacing between the relatively disposed second clamping members; The gripper includes a fastener connected between the first gripper and the second gripper to lock the first gripper and the second gripper.

7. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes: The second guide rail extends vertically; The slider slides vertically onto the second guide rail, and the flipping clamping mechanism is rotatably connected to the slider.

8. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes: A transport component, located at the flipping station, is used to receive the workpiece to be processed and transport the workpiece away from the flipping station.

9. The flipping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flipping device includes: A limiting component is disposed on one side of the transport component along the transport direction of the transport component, and the limiting component is used to prevent the received workpiece from continuing to move.

10. The flipping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flipping device also includes a collection box disposed below the transport assembly, with the top of the collection box open to collect the material that spills out after the workpiece is flipped.

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