Battery busbar grabbing and transferring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of battery busbar grabbing transfer device, including translation module, arrangement moving mechanism and transfer mechanism, the translation module is transversely arranged on arrangement moving mechanism, and translation module sequentially interval places the busbar in storage mechanism on arrangement moving mechanism, the transfer mechanism is arranged at one end of arrangement moving mechanism, and all busbar on arrangement moving mechanism is transferred to next station once. The utility model's translation module is responsible for accurate material distribution, ensuring single-piece interval positioning;Arrangement moving mechanism acts as a dynamic cache area, maintaining queue order;Transfer mechanism performs whole-group synchronous handover, eliminating repetitive actions;The three work together to achieve "high-efficiency and accurate material movement of assembly-line type arrangement to whole-group instantaneous transfer".

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of lead-acid battery manufacturing technology, and in particular relates to a battery busbar gripping and transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] Most lead-acid batteries are 12V batteries, consisting of 6 cells. Each cell has positive and negative plates. The positive and negative plates need to be connected in parallel to weld the tabs together. The current collectors after welding are collectively called busbars. To ensure the service life and high-rate discharge characteristics of lead-acid batteries, the busbars are generally welded by hot melting of lead-tin alloy. The high-temperature furnace melts the lead, and then the liquid lead is poured into a mold. The tabs in the mold are heated to fuse and weld. In this process, the high-temperature furnace needs to work continuously for 24 hours, which consumes a lot of energy, and the production process is highly polluting, has high material loss, and the welding quality between the tabs and the busbar is not high.

[0003] Therefore, an increasing number of companies are choosing to use non-lead metal strips as the busbars for batteries. For example, patent documents CN106549183A and CN205752350U both propose using copper or other non-lead metal materials as busbars, connected to the tabs using a mechanical fixing method. Patent document CN120033347A discloses a rapid welding battery busbar structure and manufacturing process, proposing the use of non-lead metal strips made of metals or alloys with higher conductivity than lead, as well as non-lead metal positive and negative terminals. The non-lead metal strips are rapidly heated by electricity and welded to the cluster tabs and non-lead metal positive and negative terminals. After the welding is firm, the busbar is formed by cutting and sealed with glue. The above solutions improve the specific energy of lead-acid batteries, reduce the material cost of lead-acid batteries, improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and reduce pollution.

[0004] However, the aforementioned patent documents do not disclose the specific structure of the automated processing equipment. Furthermore, due to the use of prefabricated metal strips as busbars, the overall processing method differs significantly from the traditional method of using lead-molded busbars. Traditional equipment cannot be directly used in the process of welding prefabricated metal strips to battery tabs. Moreover, the use of prefabricated metal strips as busbars makes it possible to fully automate the feeding of busbars. Therefore, it is necessary to design a device that enables the high-speed and precise transfer of busbars in each process to further improve production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery busbar gripping and transferring device that can ensure the efficient and precise movement of the busbar between various workstations, thereby improving the level of automation.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A battery busbar gripping and transferring device includes a translation module, an arrangement and moving mechanism, and a transfer mechanism. The translation module is horizontally mounted on the arrangement and moving mechanism and places the busbars in the storage mechanism sequentially and at intervals on the arrangement and moving mechanism. The transfer mechanism is located at one end of the arrangement and moving mechanism and transfers all the busbars on the arrangement and moving mechanism to the next station at once.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the translation module includes a sliding component A, a lifting component, and an adsorption component. The sliding component is fixed to the frame by a support column, the lifting component is fixed to the moving block of the sliding component by a slider, and the adsorption component is fixed to the lifting component.

[0009] The translation module enables the single-bus transfer and adopts a flexible pick-and-place structure, using adsorption components (such as vacuum suction cups) to avoid scratching the surface of the busbar.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the arrangement and movement mechanism includes a sliding component B and a tray driven by the sliding component B. The tray has multiple positioning notches on its sides, and the two ends of the busbars are respectively placed within the positioning notches on both sides. This arrangement and movement mechanism uses the positioning notches to arrange multiple busbars at a certain interval, preparing for batch transfer. Furthermore, the positioning notches restrict the degrees of freedom of the busbars, ensuring the consistency of position for welding / assembly at the next workstation.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the sliding assembly A and sliding assembly B are linear motors or electric cylinders.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the sliding component A and the sliding component B are arranged perpendicular to each other, with the sliding component A located above the sliding component B.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes a robotic arm, a mounting plate, and clamping components. The robotic arm is fixed on the frame and located at one end of the arrangement and moving mechanism. The free end of the robotic arm is connected to a rotating lifting rod. The mounting plate is fixed on the rotating lifting rod and moves up and down or rotates with the movement of the rotating lifting rod. Multiple clamping components are fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the clamping assembly is a clamping cylinder, and the movable end of each clamping cylinder is connected to two grippers. The clamping cylinder drives the two grippers to move closer or separate, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the busbar.

[0015] The aforementioned transfer mechanism achieves efficient batch transfer, with multiple grippers moving synchronously and transferring an entire busbar in a single operation, significantly reducing feeding time. It also features adaptive clamping: the gripper spacing is adjustable to accommodate different sizes, and the robotic arm provides multi-degree-of-freedom positioning, making it compatible with complex workstation layouts.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, two adjacent clamping cylinders are staggered one after the other, and the number of clamping cylinders is the same as the number of manifolds arranged on the tray.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] The translation module of this utility model is dedicated to precise material placement, ensuring the positioning of individual pieces at intervals; the arrangement and movement mechanism acts as a dynamic buffer area to maintain queue order; the transfer mechanism performs synchronous handover of the entire group, eliminating repetitive actions; the three work together to achieve efficient and precise material movement from "assembly line-style arrangement to instantaneous transfer of the entire group". Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping and transferring device and the storage mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the translation module, the arrangement and movement mechanism, and the storage mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the translation module and the arrangement and movement mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement structure of the clamping cylinder of this utility model on the mounting plate.

[0025] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 100, mounting platform; 1, storage mechanism; 2, translation module; 21, support column; 22, linear motor A; 23, slider; 24, lifting cylinder; 25, adsorption assembly; 3, arrangement and movement mechanism; 31, tray; 4, transfer mechanism; 41, robot arm; 42, rotating lifting rod; 43, mounting plate; 44, clamping cylinder; 45, gripper; 5, busbar. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0027] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0028] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a battery busbar gripping and transferring device includes a translation module 2, an arrangement and moving mechanism 3, and a transfer mechanism 4. The storage mechanism 1 and the arrangement and moving mechanism 3 are arranged side by side, and the translation module 2 is arranged between the two. The translation module 2 places the busbars 5 at the outlet of the material discharge channel of the storage mechanism 1 sequentially and at intervals on the arrangement and moving mechanism 3. The transfer mechanism 4 transfers all the busbars 5 on the arrangement and moving mechanism 3 to the next station at once.

[0034] The translation module 2 includes a sliding component, a lifting component, and an adsorption component 25. The sliding component is a linear motor A22, the lifting component is a lifting cylinder 24, two support columns 21 are fixed on the mounting platform 100, the two ends of the linear motor A22 are respectively fixed to the two support columns 21, a slider 23 is fixed on the mover of the linear motor A22, the lifting cylinder 24 is fixed on the slider 23, and the adsorption component 25 is fixed on the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 24.

[0035] The arrangement and movement mechanism 3 includes a linear motor B fixed on the mounting platform 100, and a tray 31 driven by the mover of the linear motor B. The tray 31 has multiple positioning notches on its side, and the two ends of the busbar are respectively placed within the positioning notches on both sides. The linear motors A and B are arranged perpendicular to each other, with the linear motor A22 spanning across the linear motor B.

[0036] The linear motor A moves the adsorption component above the end support block 120 and the moving support block. The lifting cylinder drives the adsorption component to descend and adsorb the two spaced manifolds 5. After adsorption is completed, the lifting cylinder raises the adsorption component again. The linear motor A moves the adsorption component above the tray 31 and aligns the two manifolds with the corresponding positioning notches. The lifting cylinder drives the adsorption component to descend and releases the manifolds 5, placing them in the positioning notches.

[0037] In this embodiment, two busbars form a group, and multiple groups of busbars are arranged at intervals on the tray. The spacing between the multiple groups of busbars is determined by the spacing between multiple processing devices in the next process. For example, in this embodiment, the arranged busbars are transferred to the heating and welding station. To improve production efficiency, generally four heating and welding stations work simultaneously, and the corresponding tray also has four corresponding groups of busbars. In addition, the linear motors A22 and B in this embodiment can also adopt an electric cylinder structure.

[0038] The transfer mechanism 4 includes a robotic arm 41, a mounting plate 43, and clamping cylinders 44. The robotic arm 41 is fixed on the mounting platform 100. The free end of the robotic arm 41 is connected to a rotating lifting rod 42. The mounting plate 43 is fixed on the rotating lifting rod 42 and moves up and down or rotates with the movement of the rotating lifting rod 42. Multiple clamping cylinders 44 are fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate 43. The movable end of each clamping cylinder 44 is connected to two grippers 45. The clamping cylinder 44 drives the two grippers to move closer or separate, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the busbar. Adjacent clamping cylinders 44 are staggered one after the other. The number of clamping cylinders is the same as the number of busbars arranged on the tray 31.

[0039] Linear motor B drives tray 31 to reciprocate between transfer mechanism 4 and translation module 2. When there are multiple positioning notches on the tray, linear motor B can make the multiple positioning notches align with the adsorption components in sequence.

[0040] This invention completely replaces manual labor in the process of moving and positioning busbars, from initial placement and temporary storage to final assembly, significantly improving efficiency. The translation module and gripper mechanism of this invention are adaptable to busbars of different sizes, meeting the production needs of various models. The equipment of this invention is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, supports lead-free busbar processes, eliminates high-energy-consuming lead furnaces, and reduces pollution and material waste.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery busbar gripping and transferring device, characterized in that, It includes a translation module (2), an arrangement and movement mechanism (3), and a transfer mechanism (4). The translation module (2) is arranged across the arrangement and movement mechanism (3), and the translation module (2) places the manifolds (5) in the storage mechanism on the arrangement and movement mechanism (3) in sequence at intervals. The transfer mechanism (4) is located at one end of the arrangement and movement mechanism (3), and transfers all the manifolds (5) on the arrangement and movement mechanism (3) to the next station at once.

2. The battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The translation module (2) includes a sliding component A, a lifting component and an adsorption component (25). The sliding component is fixed on the frame by a support column (21). The lifting component is fixed on the moving block of the sliding component by a slider (23). The adsorption component (25) is fixed on the lifting component.

3. The battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arrangement and movement mechanism (3) includes a sliding component B and a tray (31) driven by the sliding component B. The tray (31) has multiple positioning notches on its side, and the two ends of the busbar (5) are respectively placed in the positioning notches on the two sides.

4. A battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The sliding components A and B are linear motors or electric cylinders.

5. A battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The sliding component A and the sliding component B are arranged perpendicular to each other, with the sliding component A located above the sliding component B.

6. The battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism (4) includes a robot arm (41), a mounting plate (43), and clamping components. The robot arm (41) is fixed on the frame and located at one end of the arrangement and moving mechanism (3). The free end of the robot arm (41) is connected to a rotating lifting rod (42). The mounting plate (43) is fixed on the rotating lifting rod (42) and moves up and down or rotates with the movement of the rotating lifting rod (42). Multiple clamping components are fixed at the bottom of the mounting plate (43).

7. A battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping assembly is a clamping cylinder (44). The movable end of each clamping cylinder (44) is connected to two grippers (45). The clamping cylinder (44) drives the two grippers (45) to move closer or separate, thereby realizing the clamping and release of the busbar (5).

8. A battery busbar gripping and transferring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Two adjacent clamping cylinders (44) are staggered one after the other, and the number of clamping cylinders is the same as the number of manifolds (5) arranged on the tray (31).

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