Shaping mechanism and conveying device

Abstract

The application provides a sizing mechanism and a conveying device, and relates to the technical field of battery piece processing. The sizing mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a chuck module. The chuck module comprises a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece, a first chuck, an elastic buffer assembly and a second chuck. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are connected with the driving assembly. The first chuck is arranged on the first connecting piece. The elastic buffer assembly is arranged between the first chuck and the first connecting piece. The second chuck is arranged on the second connecting piece. The second chuck is arranged opposite to the first chuck. The elastic buffer assembly is arranged between the first chuck and the first connecting piece. During the process that the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are close to each other, the first chuck is subjected to a reverse thrust of the battery piece, so that the elastic buffer assembly connected with the first chuck is elastically deformed, thereby reducing the acting force on the battery piece, so that the elastic sizing of the battery piece is realized, and the clamping force is prevented from being too large, so that the battery piece is prevented from being damaged due to edge collapse.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of battery cell processing technology, and in particular to a sizing mechanism and a conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Before undergoing any of the processing steps, the positions of the solar cells need to be aligned to ensure processing accuracy.

[0003] In the relevant straightening method, straightening clamps and drive mechanisms are respectively set on both sides of the cell conveyor line. Each drive mechanism drives the straightening clamps to approach the cell and clamp and abut against both sides of the cell to straighten the cell.

[0004] However, existing straightening mechanisms are prone to causing edge chipping and deformation of the solar cells during straightening. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a straightening mechanism and a conveying device to solve the problem of excessive clamping force on the battery cells by the straightening mechanism, which causes the battery cells to break and deform.

[0006] Firstly, this application provides a regulating mechanism, comprising:

[0007] Driver components;

[0008] The chuck module includes:

[0009] Both the first connector and the second connector are connected to the drive assembly;

[0010] The first clamp is disposed on the first connector;

[0011] An elastic buffer assembly is disposed between the first clamp and the first connector;

[0012] The second chuck is disposed on the second connector, and the second chuck is disposed opposite to the first chuck;

[0013] The drive component is configured to drive the first connector and the second connector to move closer to or further away from each other;

[0014] The elastic buffer assembly is configured to elastically deform when subjected to the force of the workpiece to be regulated, so that the first chuck and the second chuck elastically regulate the workpiece to be regulated.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment includes a slider and an elastic element as the elastic buffer component;

[0016] The first connector is provided with a groove, the slider is slidably disposed in the groove, the elastic element is disposed in the groove and abuts against the slider, and the end of the slider away from the elastic element is connected to the first clamp.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment further includes a connecting rod in the clamp module;

[0018] One end of the connecting rod is provided with a ball joint, and the first clamp is provided with a third connector, which is rotatably connected to the ball joint and the third connector;

[0019] The end of the connecting rod away from the spherical connector extends into the groove and connects with the slider.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment has a first chuck in the shape of a disc, and a third connector disposed at the axis of the first chuck.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment also includes a working platform;

[0022] The work platform is equipped with slide rails, and both the first and second connecting parts are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0023] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment includes a drive motor, a transmission belt, a driving wheel, and at least one driven wheel as the driving components;

[0024] The driving pulley is located at the output end of the drive motor, and the transmission belt is wrapped between the driving pulley and the driven pulley;

[0025] Both the first connector and the second connector are connected to a drive belt, which is configured to drive the first connector and the second connector to move closer to or further apart from each other.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail arranged in parallel.

[0027] The first connector is slidably mounted on the first slide rail, and the second connector is slidably mounted on the second slide rail.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment has multiple clamp modules;

[0029] Multiple chuck modules are spaced apart on the work platform along the extension direction of the slide rail.

[0030] In some possible implementations, the regulating mechanism provided in this application embodiment has at least one of the first chuck and the second chuck as a ceramic component.

[0031] Secondly, this application provides a conveying device, including a conveyor line and a regulating mechanism as described above that is connected to the conveyor line.

[0032] This utility model provides a straightening mechanism and a conveying device. The straightening mechanism includes a drive assembly and a clamp module. The clamp module includes a first connector, a second connector, a first clamp, an elastic buffer assembly, and a second clamp. Both the first and second connectors are connected to the drive assembly. The first clamp is disposed on the first connector, the elastic buffer assembly is disposed between the first clamp and the first connector, and the second clamp is disposed on the second connector, with the second clamp opposite to the first clamp. An elastic buffer assembly is disposed between the first clamp and the first connector. During the process of the first and second connectors approaching each other, the first clamp receives a reverse thrust from the battery cell, causing the elastic buffer assembly connected to it to undergo elastic deformation, thereby reducing the force on the battery cell and achieving elastic straightening of the battery cell, avoiding excessive clamping force that could lead to edge breakage and damage to the battery cell. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the regularization mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the clamp module of the straightening mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A perspective view of a portion of the structure;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The enlarged view indicated by point A in the middle.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] 10. Organizing mechanism; 20. Battery cell;

[0040] 100. Driver components;

[0041] 110. Drive motor;

[0042] 120. Transmission belt;

[0043] 130. Driving wheel;

[0044] 140. Driven wheel;

[0045] 200. Chuck module;

[0046] 210. First connecting member; 211. Slide groove;

[0047] 220. Second connector; 221. Mounting part; 222. Bending part; 223. Connecting part;

[0048] 230. First chuck; 231. Third connector;

[0049] 240. Elastic buffer assembly; 241. Slider; 242. Elastic element;

[0050] 250. Second chuck;

[0051] 260. Connecting rod; 261. Spherical connector;

[0052] 300. Work platform;

[0053] 310. Slide rail; 311. First slide rail; 312. Second slide rail;

[0054] 320. Extension.

[0055] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0057] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth,” etc. (if present), in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of the utility model described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0058] As mentioned in the background section, a straightening clamp and a drive mechanism are respectively installed on both sides of the cell conveyor line. Each drive mechanism drives the straightening clamp to approach the cell and clamp it against both sides of the cell to straighten it.

[0059] However, existing straightening mechanisms exert excessive clamping force on the solar cells during straightening, which can easily lead to edge breakage and deformation of the solar cells.

[0060] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a straightening mechanism and a conveying device. The straightening mechanism includes a drive assembly and a clamp module. The clamp module includes a first connector, a second connector, a first clamp, an elastic buffer assembly, and a second clamp. Both the first and second connectors are connected to the drive assembly. The first clamp is disposed on the first connector, the elastic buffer assembly is disposed between the first clamp and the first connector, and the second clamp is disposed on the second connector, with the second clamp opposite to the first clamp. An elastic buffer assembly is disposed between the first clamp and the first connector. During the process of the first and second connectors approaching each other, the first clamp receives a reverse thrust from the battery cell, causing the elastic buffer assembly connected to it to undergo elastic deformation, thereby reducing the force on the battery cell and achieving elastic straightening of the battery cell, avoiding excessive clamping force that could lead to edge breakage and damage to the battery cell.

[0061] The following describes exemplary application scenarios of this utility model.

[0062] The straightening mechanism provided by this utility model can be applied to the production line of battery cells. Specifically, the straightening mechanism provided by this utility model, by setting an elastic buffer component, causes the elastic buffer component connected to it to undergo elastic deformation when the first clamp is subjected to the reverse thrust of the battery cell, thereby reducing the force on the battery cell and preventing the battery cell from chipping and being damaged.

[0063] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0064] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this application embodiment provides a straightening mechanism 10, including a drive component 100 and a clamp module 200. The clamp module 200 includes a first connector 210, a second connector 220, a first clamp 230, an elastic buffer component 240, and a second clamp 250.

[0065] The first connector 210 and the second connector 220 are both connected to the drive assembly 100. The first clamp 230 is disposed on the first connector 210. The elastic buffer assembly 240 is disposed between the first clamp 230 and the first connector 210. The second clamp 250 is disposed on the second connector 220 and is disposed opposite to the first clamp 230.

[0066] The drive assembly 100 is configured to drive the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0067] The elastic buffer assembly 240 is configured to undergo elastic deformation when subjected to the force of the workpiece to be regulated, so that the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250 can elastically regulate the workpiece to be regulated.

[0068] It is understood that the straightening mechanism 10 provided in this application embodiment can be used on the production line of battery cell 20, and the part to be straightened can be battery cell 20. On the production line of battery cell 20, battery cell 20 can be transported between processes by a belt conveyor mechanism. The first clamp 230 and the second clamp 250 of the straightening mechanism 10 are arranged on opposite sides of the belt, and the battery cell 20 is straightened by the first clamp 230 and the second clamp 250.

[0069] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, before the battery cell 20 enters each process, the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 are driven to move closer to each other by the drive assembly 100, so that the first clamp 230 and the second clamp 250 respectively abut against the opposite sides of the battery cell 20, thereby straightening the battery cell 20.

[0070] An elastic buffer assembly 240 is provided between the first clamp 230 and the first connector 210. During the process of the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 approaching each other, the first clamp 230 is subjected to the reverse thrust of the battery cell 20, causing the elastic buffer assembly 240 connected to it to undergo elastic deformation, thereby reducing the force on the battery cell 20, so as to achieve elastic regularity of the battery cell 20 and avoid excessive clamping force, which would cause the battery cell 20 to break and be damaged.

[0071] After the alignment of one or a group of battery cells 20 is completed, the drive assembly 100 drives the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 to move away from each other, so that the first clamp 230 and the second clamp 250 move away from the battery cell 20 respectively and return to their initial positions, in preparation for the alignment of the subsequent battery cells 20.

[0072] For example, the drive assembly 100 is mainly used to drive the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 to move closer to each other or further away from each other. The drive assembly 100 can be a telescopic cylinder assembly, a ball screw assembly, a belt drive assembly 100, or a linear drive assembly 100, etc. This application does not impose too many restrictions on this.

[0073] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the elastic buffer assembly 240 includes a slider 241 and an elastic element 242.

[0074] The first connector 210 is provided with a groove 211, the slider 241 is slidably disposed in the groove 211, the elastic member 242 is disposed in the groove 211 and abuts against the slider 241, and the end of the slider 241 away from the elastic member 242 is connected to the first clamp 230.

[0075] In the above embodiment, the first clamp 230 and the elastic member 242 can be respectively disposed on opposite sides of the slider 241. When the first clamp 230 is subjected to the reverse thrust of the battery cell 20, it drives the slider 241 to slide in the groove 211. When the slider 241 slides, it squeezes the elastic member 242 so that the elastic member 242 undergoes elastic deformation, thereby reducing the force on the battery cell 20.

[0076] For example, the elastic element 242 can be a spring, a rubber component, etc.

[0077] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamp module 200 further includes a connecting rod 260.

[0078] One end of the connecting rod 260 is provided with a ball joint 261, and the first clamp 230 is provided with a third connector 231. The ball joint 261 and the third connector 231 are rotatably connected.

[0079] The end of the connecting rod 260 that is away from the spherical connector 261 extends into the groove 211 and connects with the slider 241.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the connecting rod 260 is used to connect the slider 241 and the first clamp 230, and the connecting rod 260 is omnidirectionally connected to the third connector 231 on the first clamp 230 through the ball joint 261 at its end. This makes the first clamp 230 more flexible, allowing it to rotate in multiple directions relative to the second clamp 250, thereby allowing the first clamp 230 to be adjusted within a small range when aligning the battery cells 20, avoiding edge chipping and damage due to uneven force caused by the misalignment of the battery cells 20.

[0081] For example, refer to Figure 3As shown, the third connector 231 is mainly used for rotatable connection with the ball connector 261. The third connector 231 can be a bearing. The outer ring of the bearing is connected to the first chuck 230, and the ball connector 261 is located on the inner ring of the bearing.

[0082] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the first chuck 230 is disc-shaped, and the third connector 231 is disposed at the axis of the first chuck 230.

[0083] In the above embodiment, the first chuck 230 and the connecting rod 260 are omnidirectionally rotatably connected. The first chuck 230 can rotate axially relative to the connecting rod 260, and the first chuck 230 has multiple circumferential clamping positions.

[0084] After aligning a group of battery cells 20 using one of the clamping positions, the first chuck 230 can be rotated to switch to another clamping position to align the next group of battery cells 20. This avoids the first chuck 230 always using a single clamping position for alignment, which could lead to wear at that clamping position.

[0085] Among them, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second clamp 250 can be elongated to increase the contact area with the battery cell 20 and prevent localized damage to the battery cell 20 when it is being shaped.

[0086] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the regularization mechanism 10 provided in this application also includes a working platform 300.

[0087] The work platform 300 is provided with a slide rail 310, and the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 are both slidably disposed on the slide rail 310.

[0088] In the above embodiments, the working platform 300 is mainly used to support the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 to ensure the stability of the movement of the first connector 210 and the second connector 220.

[0089] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the drive assembly 100 includes a drive motor 110, a transmission belt 120, a drive pulley 130, and at least one driven pulley 140.

[0090] The drive pulley 130 is located at the output end of the drive motor 110, and the transmission belt 120 is wrapped between the drive pulley 130 and the driven pulley 140.

[0091] The first connector 210 and the second connector 220 are both connected to the transmission belt 120, which is configured to drive the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the transmission belt 120 has a first section and a second section, the first connector 210 can be disposed on the first section, and the second connector 220 can be disposed on the second section.

[0093] When the drive motor 110 drives the drive wheel 130 to rotate, the transmission belt 120 rotates clockwise, and the first section of the belt and the second section of the belt move relative to each other, so that the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 move closer to each other. When the transmission belt 120 rotates counterclockwise, it can move the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 away from each other.

[0094] Of course, in other embodiments, when the transmission belt 120 rotates clockwise, the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 can be moved away from each other; when the transmission belt 120 rotates counterclockwise, the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 can be moved closer to each other. This application does not limit this.

[0095] In this way, the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 are driven to move relative to each other by the transmission belt 120, making the overall structure simpler.

[0096] It is understood that there is at least one driven wheel 140. The number of driven wheels 140 can be one or more, and can be adapted according to the actual working environment. This application does not impose too many restrictions on this.

[0097] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the slide rail 310 includes a first slide rail 311 and a second slide rail 312 arranged in parallel.

[0098] The first connector 210 is slidably mounted on the first slide rail 311, and the second connector 220 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 312.

[0099] In the above embodiments, such a structural arrangement can reduce the interference between the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 during movement.

[0100] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the work platform 300 extends outward from its opposite sides to form extensions 320. The first slide rail 311 and the second slide rail 312 are respectively disposed on the extensions 320. The transmission belt 120 is disposed around the work platform 300 and is located below the extensions 320.

[0101] The first connector 210 and the second connector 220 each have a mounting portion 221, a bending portion 222 and a connecting portion 223 connected in sequence. The mounting portion 221 is used to mount the first clamp 230 or the second clamp 250. The bending portion 222 corresponds to the extension portion 320 and is slidably disposed on the first slide rail 311 or the second slide rail 312. The connecting portion 223 is connected to the transmission belt 120.

[0102] In the above structural design, the overall structure is simple, and the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250 are located on opposite sides of the drive assembly 100, which can effectively utilize space, avoid mutual interference between components, provide operators with a larger workspace, and improve operational convenience.

[0103] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the number of clamp modules 200 is multiple.

[0104] Multiple clamp modules 200 are spaced apart on the work platform 300 along the extension direction of the slide rail 310.

[0105] In the above embodiment, multiple chuck modules 200 are spaced apart on the work platform 300 along the extension direction of the slide rail 310, and the first connector 210 and the second connector 220 in each chuck module 200 can be connected to the transmission belt 120 in the drive assembly 100. In this way, multiple chuck modules 200 can be driven to work simultaneously through a single transmission belt 120, which can reduce the number of drive assemblies 100 and thus reduce costs.

[0106] Meanwhile, the arrangement of multiple clamping modules 200 can also adapt to multiple production lines of solar cells 20, thereby improving the efficiency of solar cell arrangement 20.

[0107] In some embodiments, at least one of the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250 is a ceramic component.

[0108] In the above embodiments, the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250 are made of ceramic parts, that is, the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250 can be made of ceramic material to reduce the wear of the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250.

[0109] In the existing technology, the clamps of the straightening device are generally made of soft rubber. The soft rubber head is prone to wear after long-term operation, which can cause the cells to be pulled together during the straightening process, resulting in the cells being misaligned. Therefore, the soft rubber head needs to be replaced frequently.

[0110] In this embodiment, the first chuck 230 and the second chuck 250 can be made of ceramic material to reduce wear and avoid the problem of frequent replacement.

[0111] This application provides a conveying device, including a conveyor line and a straightening mechanism 10 that is connected to the conveyor line.

[0112] The conveyor line can be used to transport the battery cell 20. The first clamp 230 and the second clamp 250 of the straightening mechanism 10 are arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor line. Before the battery cell 20 enters the next process, the first clamp 230 and the second clamp 250 are used to elastically straighten the battery cell 20.

[0113] In this embodiment, since the conveying device adopts the straightening mechanism 10 in the above embodiment, it also has the advantages and benefits brought by the straightening mechanism 10, namely, to achieve elastic straightening of the battery cell 20 and avoid excessive clamping force, which would cause the battery cell 20 to break and be damaged.

[0114] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.

[0115] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A regularization mechanism, characterized in that, include: Driver component (100); The chuck module (200) includes: The first connector (210) and the second connector (220) are both connected to the drive assembly (100); The first clamp (230) is disposed on the first connector (210); An elastic buffer assembly (240) is disposed between the first clamp (230) and the first connector (210); The second clamp (250) is disposed on the second connector (220), and the second clamp (250) is disposed opposite to the first clamp (230); The drive assembly (100) is configured to drive the first connector (210) and the second connector (220) to move closer to or further away from each other; The elastic buffer assembly (240) is configured to undergo elastic deformation when subjected to the force of the workpiece to be regulated, so that the first chuck (230) and the second chuck (250) elastically regulate the workpiece to be regulated.

2. The regularization mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic buffer assembly (240) includes a slider (241) and an elastic element (242). The first connector (210) is provided with a groove (211), the slider (241) is slidably disposed in the groove (211), the elastic member (242) is disposed in the groove (211) and abuts against the slider (241), and the end of the slider (241) away from the elastic member (242) is connected to the first clamp (230).

3. The regularization mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamp module (200) also includes a connecting rod (260); One end of the connecting rod (260) is provided with a ball joint (261), and the first clamp (230) is provided with a third connector (231). The ball joint (261) and the third connector (231) are rotatably connected. The end of the connecting rod (260) facing away from the spherical connector (261) extends into the groove (211) and connects with the slider (241).

4. The regularization mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first chuck (230) is disc-shaped, and the third connector (231) is located at the axis of the first chuck (230).

5. The regularization mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, It also includes a work platform (300); The work platform (300) is provided with a slide rail (310), and the first connector (210) and the second connector (220) are both slidably disposed on the slide rail (310).

6. The regularization mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive assembly (100) includes a drive motor (110), a transmission belt (120), a drive pulley (130), and at least one driven pulley (140). The drive wheel (130) is located at the output end of the drive motor (110), and the transmission belt (120) is wrapped between the drive wheel (130) and the driven wheel (140); The first connector (210) and the second connector (220) are both connected to the drive belt (120), which is configured to drive the first connector (210) and the second connector (220) to move closer to or further away from each other.

7. The regularization mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The slide rail (310) includes a first slide rail (311) and a second slide rail (312) arranged in parallel. The first connector (210) is slidably disposed on the first slide rail (311), and the second connector (220) is slidably disposed on the second slide rail (312).

8. The regularization mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the clamp modules (200) is multiple; Multiple clamp modules (200) are spaced apart on the work platform (300) along the extension direction of the slide rail (310).

9. The regulating mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, At least one of the first chuck (230) and the second chuck (250) is a ceramic part.

10. A conveying device, characterized in that, Includes a conveyor line and a straightening mechanism (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 that is connected to the conveyor line.

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