Battery processing apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of battery production, in particular to a battery processing device. The battery processing device comprises a rotating disc, a taking and placing mechanism, a controller and a positioning mechanism; the positioning mechanism comprises a bearing seat, a limiting assembly and a first telescopic cylinder; the bearing seat is connected with the top surface of the rotating disc and is used for bearing the battery; the limiting assembly is slidingly connected with the bottom surface of the rotating disc; the output end of the first telescopic cylinder is connected with the limiting assembly and is used for driving the limiting assembly to slide along the radial direction of the rotating disc and to approach or move away from the bearing seat, so that the battery is clamped or released together with the bearing seat; the taking and placing mechanism is arranged above the rotating disc and comprises a taking and placing assembly and a second telescopic cylinder; the output end of the second telescopic cylinder is connected with the taking and placing assembly, so as to drive the taking and placing assembly to move along the axial direction of the rotating disc, so that the taking and placing assembly acquires or releases the battery. The battery processing device solves the problem of low automation degree of the traditional positioning mechanism and carrying mechanism of the battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery manufacturing technology, and in particular to a battery processing apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In the 3C pack industry, battery positioning and handling are key steps to achieve efficient and precise production.

[0003] However, in the 3C pack industry, the traditional battery positioning and handling mechanisms rely heavily on manual operation during battery production, resulting in low automation. This not only leads to low efficiency and human error but also makes it difficult to guarantee product consistency and reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a battery processing device that solves the problems of traditional battery positioning and handling mechanisms, which rely heavily on manual operation, have low automation, are inefficient, prone to human error, and make it difficult to guarantee product consistency and reliability.

[0005] According to this application, a battery processing apparatus is provided, comprising a turntable, a pick-and-place mechanism, a controller, and a positioning mechanism; the positioning mechanism includes a support base, a limiting component, and a first telescopic cylinder; the support base is connected to the turntable and is used to support a battery; the limiting component is slidably connected to the turntable; the output end of the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the limiting component and is used to drive the limiting component to slide closer to or further away from the support base, so as to clamp or release the battery together with the support base; the pick-and-place mechanism is disposed above the turntable, and includes a pick-and-place component and a second telescopic cylinder; the output end of the second telescopic cylinder is connected to the pick-and-place component to drive the pick-and-place component to move along the axial direction of the turntable, so that the pick-and-place component can acquire or release the battery; the controller is communicatively connected to the first telescopic cylinder and the second telescopic cylinder.

[0006] In any of the above technical solutions, the support base further includes a limiting part and a supporting part. The supporting part is connected to the top surface of the turntable to support the battery. The limiting part is connected to the top surface of the turntable and is disposed on the side of the supporting part near the center of the turntable along the radial direction. At least a portion of the limiting part protrudes from the supporting part along the axial direction. The limiting component includes a clamping component. The clamping component is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the turntable and is at least partially aligned with the limiting part in the radial direction of the turntable. The side of the clamping component facing the limiting part and the side of the limiting part facing the clamping component together position the battery.

[0007] In any of the above technical solutions, the limiting part further includes two first limiting inclined surfaces that are symmetrical to each other in the circumferential direction of the turntable, the distance between the two first limiting inclined surfaces gradually increases from the inner side to the outer side of the turntable, and the bearing part extends from the bottom of the two first limiting inclined surfaces; the clamping assembly includes two second limiting inclined surfaces that are symmetrical to each other in the circumferential direction, the distance between the two second limiting inclined surfaces gradually decreases from the inner side to the outer side of the turntable; the two first limiting inclined surfaces and the two second limiting inclined surfaces together position the battery.

[0008] In any of the above technical solutions, the positioning mechanism further includes a first slide rail extending radially, the first slide rail being fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable; the limiting component further includes a sliding plate, a push block, and a first spring, the sliding plate being slidably connected to the first slide rail, the clamping component being connected to the outer side of the sliding plate, the first spring connecting the turntable and the sliding plate and extending radially; the push block being connected to the bottom surface of the sliding plate, the push block including a guide slope; the output end of the first telescopic cylinder can rise to continuously abut against the guide slope, causing the sliding plate to slide from the inner end of the first slide rail to the outer end of the first slide rail, so that the clamping component releases the battery, at which time the first spring is in a compressed state; the output end of the first telescopic cylinder can descend, causing the sliding plate to slide from the outer end of the first slide rail to the inner end of the first slide rail, so that the clamping component clamps the battery, at which time the first spring is in a reset state.

[0009] In any of the above technical solutions, the limiting component further includes a first fixing block and a second fixing block. The first fixing block is fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable, and the second fixing block is fixed to the top surface of the sliding plate. The second fixing block is closer to the inner side of the turntable than the first fixing block, and the first spring is connected between the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

[0010] In any of the above technical solutions, the limiting assembly further includes two extension connectors, one end of which is connected to the outer side of the sliding plate; the clamping assembly includes two limiting heads that are symmetrical to each other in the radial direction, two second limiting inclined surfaces are respectively formed on the two limiting heads, and the two limiting heads are detachably connected to the other end of the two extension connectors; the bearing seat is detachably connected to the top surface of the turntable.

[0011] In any of the above technical solutions, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a connecting plate, a second slide rail, a fixing plate, a second spring, a pick-and-place component, and a first buffer plate and a second buffer plate perpendicular to each other; the two sides of the connecting plate opposite each other in its thickness direction are respectively connected to the output end of the second telescopic cylinder and one side of the second slide rail; the first buffer plate is slidably connected to the other side of the second slide rail; the second buffer plate is disposed on one side of the connecting plate in its width direction; the fixing plate is fixed to the top surface of the connecting plate; the second spring is connected between the first buffer plate and the fixing plate and extends along the axial direction; the thickness direction, the width direction, and the axial direction are perpendicular to each other, and the width direction is parallel to the radial direction; the pick-and-place component is connected to the second buffer plate component and extends along the axial direction to pick up or release the battery.

[0012] In any of the above technical solutions, the connecting plate is further provided with a protrusion on one side in its width direction, and the second buffer plate is provided with a groove adapted to the protrusion, the groove extending along the axial direction; the protrusion is movable along the groove.

[0013] In any of the above technical solutions, the pick-and-place component is a vacuum suction rod, and the head of the vacuum suction rod is provided with an elastic suction cup.

[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, the picking and placing mechanism further includes a robotic arm and a support. The robotic arm is communicatively connected to the controller and connected to the support. There are two second telescopic cylinders and two picking and placing components. Both second telescopic cylinders are connected to the support, and the two picking and placing components are symmetrically arranged. There are two carrier seats and two clamping components. The two picking and placing components, the two carrier seats, and the two clamping components are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0015] In any of the above technical solutions, the battery processing device further includes multiple production stations arranged circumferentially along the turntable; the multiple production stations are sequentially a feeding station, multiple processing stations, and a picking station; the picking and placing mechanism is divided into two types, namely a picking mechanism and a feeding mechanism, which are respectively arranged at the picking station and the feeding station, and the number of positioning mechanisms is equal to the number of production stations; the second telescopic cylinder of the picking mechanism can drive the picking and placing component to move axially along the turntable, so that the picking and placing component can pick up the battery on the carrier; the second telescopic cylinder of the feeding mechanism can drive the picking and placing component to move axially along the turntable, so that the picking and placing component can release the battery onto the carrier.

[0016] The battery processing apparatus of this application includes a turntable, a pick-and-place mechanism, a controller, and a positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes a support base, a limiting component, and a first telescopic cylinder. The support base is connected to the turntable and is used to support the battery. The limiting component is slidably connected to the turntable. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the limiting component and is used to drive the limiting component to slide closer to or further away from the support base, so as to clamp or release the battery together with the support base. The pick-and-place mechanism is disposed above the turntable and includes a pick-and-place component and a second telescopic cylinder. The output end of the second telescopic cylinder is connected to the pick-and-place component to drive the pick-and-place component to move along the axial direction of the turntable, so that the pick-and-place component can acquire or release the battery. The controller is communicatively connected to the first and second telescopic cylinders.

[0017] Based on the above technical features, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The battery processing apparatus of this application completes the positioning and handling of batteries through automated control. Specifically, when the battery needs to be positioned, the controller controls the movement of the first telescopic cylinder to drive the limiting component to slide, so as to clamp the battery together with the carrier. When the battery needs to be released, the controller controls the movement of the first telescopic cylinder so that the limiting component and the carrier release the battery together, which then facilitates the handling by the pick-and-place mechanism.

[0018] Specifically, after the limiting component releases the battery from the carrier, the controller controls the second telescopic cylinder to move, thereby driving the pick-and-place component to move along the axis of the turntable, so that the pick-and-place component can pick up or release the battery, thus completing the battery handling.

[0019] In other words, the battery processing apparatus of this application controls the driving of the first telescopic cylinder and the second telescopic cylinder through a controller, and automatically controls the positioning and handling of the battery. Compared with the prior art, this automatic control not only improves production efficiency and reduces manual intervention, but also greatly improves the consistency and reliability of the product.

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a battery processing apparatus according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after the material handling mechanism is concealed; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 4 Show Figure 3 Another structural diagram from a different perspective; Figure 5 Show Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure after the turntable fixture is hidden; Figure 6 Show Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after the first telescopic cylinder is hidden; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support base according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 9 Show Figure 8 A partial structural diagram.

[0023] Icons: 100-Positioning mechanism; 200-Material handling mechanism; 300-Turntable; 310-Turntable fixture; 400-Button battery; 110-Bearing seat; 111-Limiting part; 1111-First limiting inclined surface; 112-Bearing part; 120-Limiting assembly; 121-Extension connector; 122-Clamping assembly; 1221-Limiting head; 1222-Second limiting inclined surface; 123-Sliding plate; 124-Push block; 125-First spring; 126-First fixing block; 127-Second fixing block; 130-First telescopic cylinder; 131-Roller; 140-First slide rail; 210-Connecting plate; 211-Protrusion; 220-Second slide rail; 230-Fixing plate; 240-Second spring; 250-Pick-up / Put-up component; 260-First buffer plate; 270-Second buffer plate; 271-Gate; 280-Robot arm; 281-Bracket; 290-Second telescopic cylinder; F1 - Thickness direction; F2 - Width direction; F3 - Axial direction. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following detailed embodiments are provided to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to the order set forth herein; changes that will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application are possible, except for operations that must occur in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0025] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein have been provided merely to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0026] Throughout the specification, when an element (such as a layer, region, or substrate) is described as being "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, it may be directly "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, or there may be one or more other elements in between. In contrast, when an element is described as being "directly on" another element, "directly connected to" another element, "directly bonded to" another element, "directly on" another element, or "directly covering" another element, there may be no other elements in between.

[0027] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant items listed and any combination of any two or more items.

[0028] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe individual components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, assembly, region, layer, or part referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part may also be referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part.

[0029] For ease of description, spatial relation terms such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as shown in the accompanying drawings. Such spatial relation terms are intended to include not only the orientation depicted in the drawings but also different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, an element described as being “above” or “upper” relative to another element will subsequently be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Therefore, the term “above” includes both “above” and “below” orientations depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may also be positioned in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relation terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0030] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” enumerate the stated features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0031] Variations in the shapes shown in the accompanying drawings may occur due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Therefore, the examples described herein are not limited to the specific shapes shown in the accompanying drawings, but include changes in shape that may occur during manufacturing.

[0032] The features of the examples described herein can be combined in various ways that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, although the examples described herein have a wide variety of constructions, other constructions are possible, as will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0033] This application provides a battery processing apparatus, thereby solving the problems of traditional battery positioning and handling mechanisms, which rely heavily on manual operation, have low automation, are inefficient, prone to human error, and struggle to guarantee product consistency and reliability. (See below for reference.) Figures 1 to 9 This application describes a battery processing apparatus according to some embodiments. A button cell battery 400 will be used as an example in the following description.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the battery processing apparatus of this application includes a turntable 300, a pick-and-place mechanism (divided into two types: a pick-up mechanism 200 and a place-out mechanism), a controller, and at least two positioning mechanisms 100. The positioning mechanism 100 includes a support base 110, a limiting component 120, and a first telescopic cylinder 130. The support base 110 is connected to the top surface of the turntable 300 and is used to support the button cell 400. The limiting component 120 is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the turntable 300 and includes a clamping component 122. The clamping component 122 and the support base 110 are aligned radially on the turntable 300. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder 130 is connected to the limiting component 120 to drive the limiting component 120 to slide radially, so that the clamping component 122 and the support base 110 jointly clamp or release the button cell 400. Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, both the feeding mechanism and the picking mechanism 200 are positioned above the turntable 300. Each feeding mechanism and picking mechanism 200 includes a picking / picking component and a second telescopic cylinder 290. The output end of the second telescopic cylinder 290 is connected to the picking / picking component to drive it to move along the axial direction F3 of the turntable 300, thereby enabling the picking / picking component to acquire or release the button battery 400. The controller is communicatively connected to the first telescopic cylinder 130 and the second telescopic cylinder 290.

[0035] It should be noted that the feeding mechanism and the picking mechanism 200 of this application have the same structure and are located respectively in Figure 2 The two adjacent production stations N and M are configured such that the unloading mechanism releases the button battery 400 to be processed onto the carrier 110, and the picking mechanism 200 picks up the processed button battery 400 from the carrier 110 and transports it to the next production process. Figure 1 The diagram only shows the structural schematic of the material handling mechanism 200.

[0036] The battery processing apparatus of this application achieves the positioning and handling of button batteries through automated control. Specifically, when the button battery needs to be positioned, the controller controls the action of the first telescopic cylinder 130 to drive the limiting component 120 to slide radially, so that the clamping component 122 and the carrier 110 jointly clamp the button battery. When the button battery needs to be released, the controller controls the action of the first telescopic cylinder 130 to allow the clamping component 122 and the carrier 110 to jointly release the button battery, which then facilitates the handling by the feeding mechanism and the picking mechanism 200.

[0037] Specifically, after the clamping assembly 122 and the carrier 110 release the button battery, the controller controls the second telescopic cylinder 290 to move, thereby driving the pick-and-place assembly to move along the axis F3 of the turntable 300, so that the pick-and-place assembly can pick up or release the button battery, thus completing the handling of the button battery.

[0038] In other words, the battery processing device of this application controls the drive of the first telescopic cylinder 130 and the second telescopic cylinder 290 (both are cylinders) through the controller, and automatically controls the positioning and handling of button batteries. Compared with the prior art, this automatic control not only improves production efficiency and reduces manual intervention, but also greatly improves the consistency and reliability of products.

[0039] The following reference Figures 2 to 7 The positioning mechanism 100 described in some embodiments of this application is described.

[0040] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the positioning mechanism 100, multiple turntable fixtures 310 are detachably connected to the turntable 300, and the positioning mechanism 100 can be directly assembled with the turntable fixtures 310. Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown ( Figure 5 and Figure 6 The positioning mechanism 100 (which conceals the turntable fixture 310) also includes a radially extending first slide rail 140 fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable fixture 310. The limiting assembly 120 includes a sliding plate 123, a push block 124, and a first spring 125. The sliding plate 123 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 140, and the clamping assembly 122 is connected to the outer side of the sliding plate 123. The first spring 125 connects the turntable 300 and the sliding plate 123 and extends radially. The push block 124 is connected to the bottom surface of the sliding plate 123 and includes a guide ramp. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder 130 can rise to continuously press against the guide ramp, causing the sliding plate 123 to slide from the inner end of the first slide rail 140 to the outer end, allowing the clamping assembly 122 to release the button battery 400. At this time, the first spring 125 is in a compressed state. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder 130 can descend, allowing the sliding plate 123 to slide from the outer end of the first slide rail 140 to the inner end of the first slide rail 140, so that the clamping assembly 122 clamps the button battery 400. At this time, the first spring 125 is in the reset state.

[0041] It should be noted that the inner end of the first slide rail 140 refers to the end closer to the inner side of the turntable 300, and the outer end of the first slide rail 140 refers to the end farther from the inner side of the turntable 300. Additionally, Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the middle, the output end of the first telescopic cylinder 130 is also equipped with a roller 131. The roller 131 cooperates with the guide slope. When the roller 131 is at the lowest position of the guide slope, the button battery 400 is in a clamped state. When the roller 131 is at the highest position of the guide slope, the button battery 400 is in a released state. Figure 3 and Figure 4To illustrate the structure, the diagram shows the button battery 400 in the released state when the roller 131 is at the lowest position of the guide ramp.

[0042] Furthermore, to facilitate the connection of the first spring 125 and improve the stability of the sliding plate 123, as follows: Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the limiting component 120 also includes a first fixing block 126 and a second fixing block 127. The first fixing block 126 is fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable 300, and the second fixing block 127 is fixed to the top surface of the sliding plate 123. The second fixing block 127 is closer to the inner side of the turntable 300 than the first fixing block 126. A first spring 125 is connected between the first fixing block 126 and the second fixing block 127.

[0043] With this configuration, when the button battery 400 needs to be released: the output end of the first telescopic cylinder 130 rises to continuously press against the guide slope (the roller 131 changes from the lowest position to the highest position of the guide slope), so that the sliding plate 123 slides from the inner end of the first slide rail 140 to the outer end of the first slide rail 140, so that the clamping assembly 122 gradually moves away from the support seat 110 to release the button battery 400. At this time, the sliding plate 123 drives the second fixing block 127 to gradually compress the first spring 125.

[0044] When the button battery 400 needs to be clamped and positioned: the output end of the first telescopic cylinder 130 descends, at which time the second fixing block 127 and the sliding plate 123 are reset under the action of the first spring 125, so that the sliding plate 123 slides from the outer end of the first slide rail 140 to the inner end of the first slide rail 140, so that the clamping assembly 122 gradually approaches the carrier 110 to clamp the button battery 400 and complete the positioning of the button battery 400.

[0045] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the support 110 includes a limiting part 111 and a supporting part 112. The supporting part 112 is connected to the top surface of the turntable fixture 310 for supporting the button battery. The limiting part 111 is connected to the top surface of the turntable fixture 310 and is disposed on the side of the supporting part 112 that is radially close to the center of the turntable. At least a portion of the limiting part 111 protrudes axially from the supporting part 112. The clamping assembly is aligned with the support 110 in the radial direction of the turntable 300. The side of the clamping assembly facing the limiting part 111 and the side of the limiting part 111 facing the clamping assembly together position the button battery 400.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7As shown, the limiting portion 111 includes two first limiting inclined surfaces 1111 that are symmetrical to each other in the circumferential direction. The distance between the two first limiting inclined surfaces 1111 gradually increases from the inner side to the outer side of the turntable 300. The supporting portion 112 extends from the bottom of the two first limiting inclined surfaces to support the button battery 400. The clamping assembly 122 includes two second limiting inclined surfaces 1222 that are symmetrical to each other in the circumferential direction. The distance between the two second limiting inclined surfaces 1222 gradually decreases from the inner side to the outer side of the turntable 300. The two first limiting inclined surfaces 1111 and the two second limiting inclined surfaces 1222 together position the button battery 400.

[0047] With this configuration, the two first limiting inclined surfaces 1111 and the two second limiting inclined surfaces 1222 work together to position the button battery 400, ensuring the stability of the cylindrical surface of the button battery 400 and significantly improving the positioning accuracy. This can meet the welding requirements of ultra-miniaturized electronic substrates and multi-layered dot-shaped parts, and solve the welding problems caused by inaccurate positioning in the prior art.

[0048] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 6 As shown, the limiting assembly 120 also includes two L-shaped extension connectors 121, one end of which is connected to the outer side of the sliding plate 123. The clamping assembly 122 includes two circumferentially symmetrical limiting heads 1221, with two second limiting inclined surfaces 1222 respectively formed on the two limiting heads 1221. The two limiting heads 1221 are detachably connected to the other ends of the two extension connectors 121. The carrier 110 is detachably connected to the top surface of the turntable 300. With this configuration, both limiting heads 1221 and the corresponding carrier 110 can be disassembled and replaced to accommodate button batteries 400 of different sizes, solving the problem of poor compatibility and the need for different fixtures for button batteries 400 of different specifications in the prior art.

[0049] Preferably, in the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, there are two carriers 110 and two clamping assemblies 122, with each carrier 110 and clamping assemblies 122 corresponding to one another.

[0050] The following reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 This application describes the material handling mechanism 200 and the material discharging mechanism according to some embodiments.

[0051] In embodiments of this application, the pick-and-place assembly includes a connecting plate 210, a second slide rail 220, a fixing plate 230, a second spring 240, a pick-and-place member 250, and a first buffer plate 260 and a second buffer plate 270 perpendicular to each other. The connecting plate 210 has two opposing sides in its thickness direction F1 connected to the output end of the second telescopic cylinder 290 and one side of the second slide rail 220, respectively. The first buffer plate 260 is slidably connected to the other side of the second slide rail 220. The second buffer plate 270 is disposed on one side of the connecting plate 210 in its width direction F2. The fixing plate 230 is fixed to the top surface of the connecting plate 210. The second spring 240 connects the first buffer plate 260 and the fixing plate 230 and extends axially F3. The pick-and-place member 250 is connected to the second buffer plate 270 and extends axially F3 to pick up or release the button battery 400.

[0052] It should be noted that the states shown in the figure are all after the feeding mechanism 200 or the dispensing mechanism is aligned with the button battery 400. In the aligned state, the thickness direction F1, the width direction F2 and the axial direction F3 are perpendicular to each other, and the width direction F2 is parallel to the radial direction.

[0053] With this configuration, when the output end of the second telescopic cylinder 290 descends, it drives the connecting plate 210, the second slide rail 220, the fixing plate 230, the second spring 240, the pick-and-place component 250, and the first buffer plate 260 and the second buffer plate 270, which are perpendicular to each other, to descend together. When the pick-and-place component 250 contacts the button battery 400, it will be subjected to force, causing the first buffer plate 260 and the second buffer plate 270 to slide along the second slide rail 220 and compress the second spring 240, so as to prevent damage to the button battery 400 during the handling process and affect the product quality.

[0054] Preferably, in the embodiments of this application, the pick-and-place component 250 is a vacuum suction rod, and the head of the vacuum suction rod is provided with an elastic suction cup. With this configuration, the pick-and-place component 250, made of a highly elastic material, can gently grasp and transport the button battery 400, effectively avoiding wear and tear on the surface of the button battery 400 and deformation of the electrode tabs, thus ensuring the integrity and performance of the button battery 400. This design not only improves handling efficiency but also reduces the product defect rate caused by damage during handling.

[0055] Furthermore, to facilitate the installation of the first buffer plate 260 and the second buffer plate 270, and to ensure operational stability, as follows... Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, a protrusion 211 is provided on one side of the connecting plate 210 in its width direction F2. The second buffer plate 270 has a groove 271 adapted to the protrusion 211. The groove 271 extends along the axial direction F3 to limit the maximum stroke of the first buffer plate 260 and the second buffer plate 270. The protrusion 211 can move along the groove 271. In the initial state, the protrusion 211 is in contact with the top end of the groove 271 and there is a gap between the protrusion 211 and the bottom end of the groove 271. The gap allows the first buffer plate 260 and the second buffer plate 270 to slide upward along the second slide rail 220 to compress the second spring 240.

[0056] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the feeding mechanism and the picking mechanism 200 also include a robotic arm 280 and a support 281. The robotic arm 280 is communicatively connected to the controller, and the robotic arm 280 is connected to the support 281. There are two second telescopic cylinders 290 and two picking / placing components. Both second telescopic cylinders 290 are connected to the support 281, and the two picking / placing components are symmetrically arranged. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, there are two carriers 110 and two clamping components 122, with two pick-and-place components, two carriers 110 and two clamping components 122 arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0057] With this configuration, this application achieves effective handling and positioning of the button battery 400 through the dual-channel button battery positioning mechanism 100, the dual-channel button battery feeding mechanism 200 (feeding mechanism), and the cooperation with the turntable 300.

[0058] The process of the button battery 400 processing apparatus of this application will be described below.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the button battery 400 processing device includes multiple production stations arranged around the turntable 300. These production stations are sequentially designated as a feeding station M, multiple processing stations, and a picking station N. A picking mechanism 200 and a feeding mechanism are respectively located at the picking and feeding stations. The number of positioning mechanisms 100 is equal to the number of production stations. The second telescopic cylinder 290 of the picking mechanism 200 drives the picking and feeding assembly to move along the axial direction F3 of the turntable 300, so that the picking and feeding assembly picks up the button battery 400 from the carrier 110. The second telescopic cylinder 290 of the feeding mechanism drives the picking and feeding assembly to move along the axial direction F3 of the turntable 300, so that the picking and feeding assembly releases the button battery 400 onto the carrier 110.

[0060] The processing procedure is as follows: The robotic arm 280 drives the material handling mechanism 200 to the material handling station. The second telescopic cylinder 290 of the material handling mechanism 200 extends, and the vacuum suction rod contacts the button battery 400 product. The vacuum source supplies vacuum, and the second telescopic cylinder 290 of the material handling mechanism 200 retracts, completing the material handling action.

[0061] As the turntable rotates 300 degrees, the tooling cavity reaches the unloading station, and the first telescopic cylinder 130 extends, using the guide slope design to open the positioning mechanism 100.

[0062] The robotic arm 280 drives the unloading mechanism to the unloading station, where the unloading station places the button battery 400 to be processed onto the cavity of the carrier 110. The robot resets, the first telescopic cylinder 130 retracts, and the positioning mechanism 100 resets under the action of the spring, thus completing the positioning of the button battery 400.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A battery processing apparatus, characterized in that, The battery processing device includes a turntable, a pick-and-place mechanism, a controller, and a positioning mechanism; The positioning mechanism includes a support base, a limiting component, and a first telescopic cylinder; The support base is connected to the turntable and is used to support the battery. The limiting component is slidably connected to the turntable. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the limiting component and is used to drive the limiting component to slide and move closer to or away from the support base, so as to clamp or release the battery together with the support base. The pick-and-place mechanism is disposed above the turntable. The pick-and-place mechanism includes a pick-and-place component and a second telescopic cylinder. The output end of the second telescopic cylinder is connected to the pick-and-place component to drive the pick-and-place component to move along the axial direction of the turntable, so that the pick-and-place component can pick up or release the battery. The controller is communicatively connected to the first telescopic cylinder and the second telescopic cylinder.

2. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes a limiting part and a supporting part. The supporting part is connected to the top surface of the turntable to support the battery. The limiting part is connected to the top surface of the turntable and is disposed on the side of the supporting part near the center of the turntable along the radial direction of the turntable. At least a portion of the limiting part protrudes from the supporting part along the axial direction. The limiting component includes a clamping component, which is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the turntable and is at least partially aligned with the limiting part in the radial direction of the turntable. The side of the clamping component facing the limiting part and the side of the limiting part facing the clamping component together position the battery.

3. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting part includes two first limiting inclined surfaces that are symmetrical to each other in the circumferential direction of the turntable. The distance between the two first limiting inclined surfaces gradually increases from the inner side to the outer side of the turntable. The bearing part extends from the bottom of the two first limiting inclined surfaces. The clamping assembly includes two second limiting inclined surfaces that are symmetrical to each other in the circumferential direction, and the distance between the two second limiting inclined surfaces gradually decreases from the inner side to the outer side of the turntable; The two first limiting inclined surfaces and the two second limiting inclined surfaces together position the battery.

4. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism further includes a first slide rail extending along the radial direction, the first slide rail being fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable; The limiting assembly further includes a sliding plate, a push block, and a first spring. The sliding plate is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The clamping assembly is connected to the outer side of the sliding plate. The first spring connects the turntable and the sliding plate and extends along the radial direction. The push block is connected to the bottom surface of the sliding plate and includes a guide slope. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder can rise to continuously press against the guide slope, so that the sliding plate slides from the inner end of the first slide rail to the outer end of the first slide rail, so that the clamping assembly releases the battery. At this time, the first spring is in a compressed state. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder can descend, causing the sliding plate to slide from the outer end of the first slide rail to the inner end of the first slide rail, so that the clamping assembly clamps the battery, at which time the first spring is in the reset state.

5. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting component further includes a first fixing block and a second fixing block. The first fixing block is fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable, and the second fixing block is fixed to the top surface of the sliding plate. The second fixing block is closer to the inner side of the turntable than the first fixing block, and the first spring is connected between the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

6. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting component also includes two extension connectors, one end of which is connected to the outer side of the sliding plate. The clamping assembly includes two limiting heads that are symmetrical to each other in the radial direction, two second limiting inclined surfaces are respectively formed on the two limiting heads, and the two limiting heads are detachably connected to the other end of the two extension connectors respectively. The support base is detachably connected to the top surface of the turntable.

7. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pick-and-place assembly includes a connecting plate, a second slide rail, a fixing plate, a second spring, a pick-and-place component, and a first buffer plate and a second buffer plate that are perpendicular to each other. The connecting plate is connected to the output end of the second telescopic cylinder and one side of the second slide rail on opposite sides in its thickness direction, respectively. The first buffer plate is slidably connected to the other side of the second slide rail. The second buffer plate is disposed on one side of the connecting plate in its width direction. The fixing plate is fixed to the top surface of the connecting plate. The second spring is connected between the first buffer plate and the fixing plate and extends along the axial direction. The thickness direction, the width direction, and the axial direction are all perpendicular to each other, and the width direction is parallel to the radial direction of the turntable; The pick-and-place member is connected to the second buffer plate and extends along the axial direction to pick up or release the battery.

8. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting plate has a protrusion on one side in its width direction, and the second buffer plate has a groove adapted to the protrusion. The groove extends along the axial direction, and the protrusion can move along the groove.

9. The battery processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pick-and-place device is a vacuum suction rod, and the head of the vacuum suction rod is provided with an elastic suction cup.

10. The battery processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The picking and placing mechanism also includes a robotic arm and a support, wherein the robotic arm is communicatively connected to the controller and connected to the support; There are two of each of the second telescopic cylinder and the pick-and-place assembly. Both of the second telescopic cylinders are connected to the bracket, and the two pick-and-place assemblies are arranged symmetrically. The number of the carrier and the clamping assembly are both two, and the two pick-and-place assemblies, the two carriers and the two clamping assemblies are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

11. The battery processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The battery processing apparatus includes multiple production stations, which are arranged circumferentially along the turntable. The multiple production stations are, in sequence, a material feeding station, multiple processing stations, and a material picking station; The picking and placing mechanism is divided into two categories: picking mechanism and placing mechanism. The picking mechanism and the placing mechanism are respectively set at the picking station and the placing station. The number of positioning mechanisms is equal to the number of production stations. The second telescopic cylinder of the material handling mechanism can drive the picking and placing component to move along the axial direction of the turntable, so that the picking and placing component can pick up the battery on the carrier. The second telescopic cylinder of the feeding mechanism can drive the pick-and-place assembly to move along the axial direction of the turntable, so that the pick-and-place assembly releases the battery onto the support.

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