An automated blanking structure

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of battery pack production, and discloses an automatic unloading structure, which comprises a first conveying belt, a plurality of second conveying belts, a detection device, an unloading device and a placing table. The detection device is arranged on the first conveying belt and is used for identifying product specifications. The second conveying belts are arranged at intervals on one side of the first conveying belt along the length direction of the first conveying belt, the conveying directions of the second conveying belts and the first conveying belt are perpendicular to each other, a third conveying belt and an adjusting piece are arranged in the first conveying belt, the conveying direction of the third conveying belt is the same as that of the second conveying belt, and the third conveying belt and the second conveying belt are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. The adjusting piece is used for adjusting the height of the third conveying belt up and down. The unloading device is arranged at one end of the second conveying belt away from the first conveying belt and can send products to the placing table. The application has the effect of improving unloading efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of battery pack manufacturing, and in particular to an automated unloading structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of battery pack casing production, automatic unloading, as one of the production links, is related to the smoothness of the production process and production efficiency.

[0003] Currently, in the production process of battery pack casings, products are typically transported via conveyor belts. Because battery pack casings come in various shapes and sizes, manual unloading is generally used; workers stand on one side of the conveyor belt and manually remove the products from the belt and stack them. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also poses safety hazards due to the typically large size and weight of battery pack casings and the potential for manual handling. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve material feeding efficiency, this application provides an automated material feeding structure.

[0005] This application provides an automated material feeding structure, which adopts the following technical solution: An automated material unloading structure includes a first conveyor belt, several second conveyor belts, a detection device, an unloading device, and a storage platform; The detection device is mounted on the first conveyor belt and is used to identify product specifications; multiple second conveyor belts are spaced apart along the length of the first conveyor belt on one side of the first conveyor belt, and the conveying directions of the second conveyor belt and the first conveyor belt are perpendicular to each other; a third conveyor belt and an adjusting member are provided inside the first conveyor belt, the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt is the same as that of the second conveyor belt, and the third conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence; the adjusting member is used to adjust the height of the third conveyor belt vertically. The feeding device is located at the end of the second conveyor belt away from the first conveyor belt and is capable of delivering the product to the placement platform.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the detection device identifies product specifications. Products of different specifications are transferred to the corresponding second conveyor belt after the height is adjusted by the third conveyor belt. The unloading device delivers the products to the placement table, realizing automated unloading. This avoids the problems of high labor intensity, low efficiency and safety hazards associated with manual unloading, and improves the smoothness of the production process and production efficiency.

[0007] Optionally, the first conveyor belt is provided with a mounting base, and the adjusting component is a first cylinder. The first cylinder is mounted on the mounting base, and the telescopic shaft of the first cylinder is arranged in the vertical direction and connected to the third conveyor belt.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the height of the third conveyor belt can be flexibly and precisely adjusted up and down using the first cylinder, ensuring that products can be smoothly transferred from the first conveyor belt to the corresponding second conveyor belt under different conveying requirements, thereby improving the automation and smoothness of the unloading process.

[0009] Optionally, the unloading device includes a tilting table and a tilting component. The tilting table is located at the end of the second conveyor belt away from the first conveyor belt, and the tilting component is used to drive the tilting table to rotate, so that the product on the tilting table falls downward onto the storage platform.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the product can be automatically dropped from the flipping table onto the shelf by using the flipping component to drive the flipping table to rotate. This avoids manual unloading, reduces labor intensity, improves unloading efficiency, and eliminates the safety hazards of manual handling.

[0011] Optionally, the flipping table includes a support platform and a shelf. The support platform is respectively arranged on both sides of the shelf. The shelf is rotatably arranged on the support platform and is respectively arranged on the side of the two support platforms that are close to each other. The side of the two shelf panels that are close to each other is provided with a shelf groove. The product enters between the two shelf panels through the second conveyor belt and abuts against the shelf groove on the shelf panel.

[0012] Optionally, the flipping component includes a second cylinder, a control block, and a control rod. The control rod is provided on the side wall of the shelf. The axis of the control cylinder is parallel to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt. The second cylinder is mounted on the support platform. The output shaft of the second cylinder is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt, and the end of the output shaft is connected to the control block. The control block has an oblong groove, and the control rod slides through the oblong groove.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation of the second cylinder, control block and control lever can effectively drive the rotation of the shelf, thereby allowing the products on the shelf to fall smoothly onto the shelf platform, realizing automated unloading and avoiding the problems of high labor intensity, low efficiency and safety hazards of manual unloading.

[0014] Optionally, the unloading device further includes a receiving platform and a driving component for controlling the up-and-down movement of the receiving platform. The receiving platform includes a connecting rod that is slidably mounted on the support platform and a plurality of receiving rods that are spaced apart along the length of the connecting rod. The support platform has clearance holes for the receiving rods to pass through.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the receiving platform, in conjunction with the driving components, can move up and down, flexibly adjust the receiving position, improve the accuracy of product acceptance during the unloading process, avoid product falling and causing damage, and adapt to unloading needs of different heights, thus enhancing the versatility and practicality of the automated unloading structure.

[0016] Optionally, the driving component includes a screw and a first motor. The screw is disposed vertically on the support platform and is threaded through the connecting rod. The first motor is disposed on the support platform and its output shaft is connected to the screw.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the screw is driven to rotate by the first motor, and the connecting rod threaded to the screw drives the receiving rod to move up and down. This allows for flexible control of the receiving platform height, so that the height can be adjusted during the continuous feeding process.

[0018] Optionally, the driving component further includes a guide rod disposed on the support platform, the guide rod being parallel to the screw and slidingly passing through the connecting rod.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide rod is parallel to the screw and passes through the connecting rod, which can guide the up and down movement of the connecting rod, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the up and down movement of the receiving platform, thereby improving the reliability of the unloading device.

[0020] Optionally, the first motor and the screw are both located on the side of the support platform away from the placement platform, and the placement platform is provided with a clearance groove for the receiving rod to pass through and slide up and down.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects: 1. By identifying product specifications through detection devices, automated processing of products of different shapes and sizes can be achieved, thereby improving production efficiency; 2. The unloading device can deliver products to the storage platform, realize automated unloading and stacking, make the production process more compact and orderly, and improve the overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the adjusting component; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flipper.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. First conveyor belt; 11. Mounting base; 2. Second conveyor belt; 3. Unloading device; 31. Tilting table; 311. Support platform; 312. Placement plate; 32. Tilting component; 321. Second cylinder; 322. Control block; 323. Control rod; 33. Receiving platform; 331. Connecting rod; 332. Receiving rod; 34. Driving component; 341. Screw; 342. First motor; 343. Guide rod; 4. Placement platform; 41. Leaving groove; 5. Third conveyor belt; 6. Adjusting component; 61. First cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0025] This application discloses an automated material feeding structure. (Refer to...) Figure 1 The unloading mechanism includes a first conveyor belt 1, several second conveyor belts 2, a detection device, an unloading device 3, and a placement table 4. The detection device is mounted on the first conveyor belt 1 to identify product specifications. Multiple second conveyor belts 2 are spaced apart along one side of the first conveyor belt 1, perpendicular to its conveying direction. A third conveyor belt 5 and an adjusting component 6 are installed within the first conveyor belt 1. These components work together to transfer the identified products to different second conveyor belts 2. The unloading device 3 is located at the end of each second conveyor belt 2 furthest from the first conveyor belt 1 and delivers the products to the placement table 4. This structure enables automatic and categorized unloading of products of different specifications.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the first conveyor belt 1 serves as the main conveying component of the entire unloading structure, used to transport battery pack casing products. It is preferably a roller conveyor belt, mainly comprising a frame, several rollers, and a control system for controlling the rotation of the rollers to achieve the function of conveying items. The third conveyor belt 5 is embedded within the first conveyor belt 1, meaning the first conveyor belt 1 has a hollow section in the middle to accommodate the third conveyor belt 5. The third conveyor belt 5 is also preferably a roller conveyor belt, and its conveying direction is the same as that of the second conveyor belt 2. The adjusting member 6 is used to control the up-and-down movement of the third conveyor belt 5.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2Specifically, a mounting base 11 is installed on the frame of the first conveyor belt 1. The mounting base 11 is preferably located below the first conveyor belt 1 and is fixed by bolts or welding. The adjusting component 6 is preferably a first cylinder 61 fixed to the lower surface of the mounting base 11. The telescopic shaft of the first cylinder 61 slides vertically upward through the mounting base 11 and connects to the third conveyor belt 5. The connection between the telescopic shaft of the first cylinder 61 and the third conveyor belt 5 can be achieved by welding or bolting to ensure a stable connection. Alternatively, the first cylinder 61 can be replaced by an electric push rod, which also enables vertical telescopic movement, providing power for height adjustment of the third conveyor belt 5.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, in order to ensure the stability of the third conveyor belt 5 moving up and down, a metal rod can be provided below the third conveyor belt 5 and slide through the mounting base 11 to act as a guide for the third conveyor belt 5.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt 5 corresponds one-to-one with that of the second conveyor belt 2, thus accurately transferring products from the first conveyor belt 1 to the corresponding second conveyor belt 2. When the telescopic shaft of the first cylinder 61 extends, the third conveyor belt 5 rises above the surface of the first conveyor belt 1, thereby receiving the products and conveying them to the corresponding second conveyor belt 2. Preferably, the height of the second conveyor belt 2 can be slightly higher than that of the first conveyor belt 1, so that when the third conveyor belt 5 moves upward, it can be located on the same plane as the second conveyor belt 2. When the telescopic shaft of the first cylinder 61 retracts, the third conveyor belt 5 descends below the surface of the first conveyor belt 1, without affecting the normal conveying of other products by the first conveyor belt 1.

[0030] A detection device is installed on the first conveyor belt 1 (not shown in the figure) to identify product specifications. The detection device can be a photoelectric sensor or a vision recognition system. A photoelectric sensor determines the product specifications by detecting the light reflected from the product, offering advantages such as fast response speed and low cost. A vision recognition system, on the other hand, captures an image of the product using a camera and then uses image processing technology to identify the product specifications, offering advantages such as high recognition accuracy. Alternatively, a laser scanner can be used. A laser scanner obtains the shape and size information of the product by emitting a laser beam and measuring the time and angle of the reflected light, thereby achieving product specification identification.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The unloading device 3 is located at the end of the second conveyor belt 2 away from the first conveyor belt 1, and includes a tilting table 31 and a tilting component 32. The tilting table 31 includes a support platform 311 and a shelf 312. The support platform 311 is respectively arranged on both sides of the shelf 4, and the shelf 312 is rotatably mounted on the support platform 311, and is respectively arranged on the side where the two support platforms 311 are close to each other. Specifically, the support platform 311 is higher than the second conveyor belt 2, and two support seats are welded at the upper position; the shelf 312 has a rotating shaft fixed at both ends, which is rotatably connected to the support seats, thereby rotatably mounting the shelf 312 on the support platform 311.

[0032] Two shelf panels 312 have storage slots on their adjacent sides, resulting in an L-shaped cross-section for each shelf panel 312. A pivot is fixed at the lower part of each shelf panel 312. The storage slots between the two shelf panels 312 create a storage space for accommodating products. Products enter between the two shelf panels 312 via the second conveyor belt 2 and abut against the storage slots on the shelf panels 312. It should be noted that the width of the storage space is greater than the width of the product.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The flipping component 32 includes a second cylinder 321, a control block 322, and a control rod 323. A control block 322 is fixed to the side of the shelf 312 away from the storage space. The control block 322 is a rectangular block, and two blocks can be arranged in parallel. A waist-shaped groove is formed on the control block 322, extending through both side walls along the conveying direction of the second transmission belt. The second cylinder 321 can be fixedly mounted on a support platform 311, with its telescopic shaft passing through the support platform 311 and connected to the control rod 323. The control rod 323 can be a round metal rod, and its axial direction is parallel to the conveying direction of the second transmission belt 2. Both ends of the control rod 323 slide through the waist-shaped grooves on the two control blocks 322. The waist-shaped grooves extend vertically. When the output shaft of the second cylinder 321 extends or retracts, the control lever 323 moves accordingly. As the control lever 323 slides through the waist-shaped groove, the movement of the control lever 323 will drive the control block 322 and the shelf 312 to rotate, thereby causing the shelf 312 to rotate around the rotating shaft, realizing the product flipping and unloading.

[0034] Reference Figure 3The unloading device 3 also includes a receiving platform 33 and a drive component 34 for controlling the up-and-down movement of the receiving platform 33. The receiving platform 33 includes a connecting rod 331 that is slidably mounted on a support platform 311, and a plurality of receiving rods 332 that are spaced apart along the length of the connecting rod 331. The receiving rods 332 can be metal rods and are fixed to the connecting rod 331 by welding or bolting. The support platform 311 has clearance holes for the receiving rods 332 to pass through. The size and position of the clearance holes match the receiving rods 332 to ensure that the receiving rods 332 can pass smoothly through the clearance holes.

[0035] The driving component 34 includes a screw 341, a first motor 342, and a guide rod 343. The screw 341 is vertically mounted on the support platform 311 and threadedly connected to the connecting rod 331. The first motor 342 is mounted on the support platform 311, and its output shaft is connected to the screw 341. When the first motor 342 rotates, it drives the screw 341 to rotate. Since the screw 341 and connecting rod 331 are threadedly connected, the rotation of the screw 341 causes the connecting rod 331 to move up and down along the screw 341, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the receiving platform 33. The guide rod 343 is mounted on the support platform 311, parallel to the screw 341, and slides through the connecting rod 331. The function of the guide rod 343 is to provide guidance for the up and down movement of the connecting rod 331, ensuring more stable movement of the receiving platform 33. The first motor 342 and the screw 341 are both located on the side of the support platform 311 away from the platform 4. The platform 4 has a relief groove 41 for the receiving rod 332 to pass through and slide up and down. The size and position of the relief groove 41 match the receiving rod 332 to ensure that the receiving rod 332 can slide up and down smoothly in the relief groove 41.

[0036] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: During the battery pack casing unloading process, the product is first conveyed by the first conveyor belt 1. The detection device identifies the product specifications. Based on the identification result, the first cylinder 61 is activated, adjusting the height of the third conveyor belt 5 so that the third conveyor belt 5 rises to receive the product of the corresponding specifications and conveys it to the corresponding second conveyor belt 2. The second conveyor belt 2 conveys the product to the flipping table 31 of the unloading device 3. The product enters between two placement plates 312 and abuts against the placement groove. Then, the second cylinder 321 is activated, and the placement plates 312 are rotated through the control block 322 and the control rod 323, flipping the product over and dropping it onto the receiving platform 33. After each product is received, the first motor 342 drives the screw 341 to rotate, causing the receiving platform 33 to move downwards by a certain height, making it easier for the next product to fall onto the receiving platform 33. Finally, the platform moves down to place the product on the placement platform 4; at this time, the products stacked on the placement platform 4 can be transferred in one go. This automated feeding structure achieves automatic feeding according to product specifications through the coordinated work of various components, improving feeding efficiency, reducing manual labor intensity and safety hazards, and is a significant improvement over the traditional manual feeding method.

[0037] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automated material feeding structure, characterized in that: It includes a first conveyor belt (1), several second conveyor belts (2), a detection device, a feeding device (3), and a storage platform (4); The detection device is installed on the first conveyor belt (1) and is used to identify product specifications; multiple second conveyor belts (2) are spaced apart along the length of the first conveyor belt (1) on one side of the first conveyor belt (1), and the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt (2) is perpendicular to that of the first conveyor belt (1); a third conveyor belt (5) and an adjusting member (6) are installed inside the first conveyor belt (1), the conveying direction of the third conveyor belt (5) is the same as that of the second conveyor belt (2), and the third conveyor belt (5) is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second conveyor belt (2); the adjusting member (6) is used to adjust the height of the third conveyor belt (5) up and down; The feeding device (3) is located at one end of the second conveyor belt (2) away from the first conveyor belt (1) and can deliver the product to the storage platform (4).

2. The automated feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveyor belt (1) is provided with a mounting base (11), and the adjusting component (6) is a first cylinder (61). The first cylinder (61) is mounted on the mounting base (11), and the telescopic shaft of the first cylinder (61) is arranged in the vertical direction and connected to the third conveyor belt (5).

3. The automated feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding device (3) includes a turning table (31) and a turning component (32). The turning table (31) is located at one end of the second conveyor belt (2) away from the first conveyor belt (1). The turning component (32) is used to drive the turning table (31) to rotate, so that the product on the turning table (31) falls downward onto the storage platform (4).

4. The automated feeding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flipping table (31) includes a support platform (311) and a shelf (312). The support platform (311) is respectively set on both sides of the shelf (4). The shelf (312) is rotatably set on the support platform (311) and is respectively set on the side of the two support platforms (311) that are close to each other. The shelf (312) has a shelf groove on the side of the two shelf (312) that are close to each other. The product enters between the two shelf (312) through the second conveyor belt (2) and abuts against the shelf groove on the shelf (312).

5. The automated feeding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flipping component (32) includes a second cylinder (321), a control block (322), and a control rod (323). The control block (322) is provided on the side wall of the shelf (312), and the control block (322) has a waist-shaped groove. The second cylinder (321) is provided on the support platform (311), and the end of the telescopic shaft of the second cylinder (321) is provided with a control rod (323). The axis of the control rod (323) is parallel to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt (2), and the control rod (323) slides through the waist-shaped groove.

6. The automated feeding structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding device (3) further includes a receiving platform (33) and a driving member (34) for controlling the up and down movement of the receiving platform (33). The receiving platform (33) includes a connecting rod (331) that is slidably disposed on the support platform (311) and a plurality of receiving rods (332) that are spaced apart on the connecting rod (331) along the length direction of the connecting rod (331). The support platform (311) has clearance holes for the receiving rods (332) to pass through.

7. The automated feeding structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving component (34) includes a screw (341) and a first motor (342). The screw (341) is arranged vertically on the support platform (311) and the screw (341) is threaded through the connecting rod (331). The first motor (342) is arranged on the support platform (311) and the output shaft of the first motor (342) is connected to the screw (341).

8. The automated feeding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drive unit (34) also includes a guide rod (343) disposed on the support platform (311), the guide rod (343) being parallel to the screw (341) and sliding through the connecting rod (331).

9. The automated feeding structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first motor (342) and the screw (341) are both located on the side of the support platform (311) away from the placement platform (4). The placement platform (4) has a clearance groove (41) for the receiving rod (332) to pass through and slide up and down.

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