A handling apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to a carrying device applied to the field of battery production and manufacturing, which comprises a mounting frame, a discharging frame slidably connected to the mounting frame, a storage frame arranged on the discharging frame, a first driving unit arranged on the mounting frame and used for driving the discharging frame to lift, a plurality of conveying rollers rotatably connected to the discharging frame, and a second driving unit arranged on the discharging frame and used for driving the plurality of conveying rollers to synchronously rotate. The application has the technical effect that when the storage frame is loaded with battery shells, the first driving unit is started, the discharging frame is lifted to a proper height, the second driving unit is started, the plurality of conveying rollers are synchronously rotated, and the storage frame is conveyed out of the discharging frame, so that the upgrade from manual carrying to continuous automatic production is realized, time and labor are saved, the labor cost is reduced, and the production efficiency of the batteries is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The battery casing, also known as the battery housing or battery container, is the external structural component of a battery. During the production process of batteries (such as cylindrical lithium batteries), it plays the role of containing and fixing the battery. The battery casing is cylindrical, with one end being flat and a small hole at the center of the flat surface, and the other end being open.

[0003] In the battery production process, the battery casings produced by the stamping machine are arranged in an array within a storage frame after an orientation adjustment process. In related technologies, operators manually move the storage frames containing the battery casings to the next process.

[0004] The aforementioned method of manually handling and placing the frames is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and has high labor costs. It cannot meet the continuous operation requirements of modern production lines and affects battery production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly manual handling of placement frames, which fails to meet the continuous operation requirements of modern production lines and affects battery production efficiency, this application provides a handling device with the following technical solution: It includes a mounting frame, a feeding frame slidably connected to the mounting frame, a storage frame disposed on the feeding frame, a first drive unit for driving the feeding frame to rise and fall on the mounting frame, several conveying rollers rotatably connected to the feeding frame, and a second drive unit for driving the several conveying rollers to rotate synchronously on the feeding frame.

[0006] In one specific implementation, the first drive unit includes a first drive motor mounted on a mounting bracket, the output end of the first drive motor is provided with a lead screw, the outer edge of the lead screw is threaded with a nut that matches the lead screw, and the unloading bracket is mounted on the nut.

[0007] In one specific implementation, the mounting bracket is provided with a guide rail arranged parallel to the lead screw, and a slider matching the guide rail is slidably connected on the guide rail, with the unloading rack disposed on the slider.

[0008] In one specific implementation, the second drive unit includes a second drive motor mounted on the unloading rack. The output end of the second drive motor is provided with a drive wheel. One end of each of the plurality of conveying rollers is provided with a rotating wheel. A first belt is tensioned and wound between two adjacent rotating wheels. A second belt is tensioned and wound between the drive wheel and the rotating wheel near the drive wheel.

[0009] In one specific implementation, the unloading rack is equipped with a lifting frame, the lifting frame is equipped with a telescopic cylinder, the output end of the telescopic cylinder is equipped with a lifting block, and the lifting block is located between two adjacent conveying rollers.

[0010] In one specific implementation, the unloading rack is provided with a guide block parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying roller, and the two ends of the guide block are respectively provided with inclined guide surfaces.

[0011] In one specific implementation, the unloading rack is provided with a limiting unit for limiting the storage frame. The limiting unit includes a limiting block disposed on the unloading rack, and the placement frame abuts against the limiting block.

[0012] In one specific implementation, the unloading rack is equipped with a limiting cylinder, and the output end of the limiting cylinder is equipped with a limiting pressure plate, with the storage frame pressed against the limiting pressure plate and the limiting block.

[0013] In one specific implementation, a limiting groove is formed on the surface of the limiting plate facing the storage frame, and a pad that matches the limiting groove is provided in the limiting groove.

[0014] In one specific implementation, the pad is provided with a mounting bolt, the bottom of the limiting groove is provided with a mounting groove that matches the mounting bolt, and the end of the mounting bolt facing the limiting pressure plate is threaded into the limiting groove.

[0015] In summary, this application has the following beneficial technical effects: after the storage box is loaded with the battery case, the first drive unit is started to drive the unloading rack to rise to a suitable height, and the second drive unit is started to drive several conveying rollers to rotate synchronously, conveying the storage box out of the unloading rack. This realizes the upgrade from manual handling to continuous automated production, saving time and effort while reducing labor costs and improving battery production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram used to illustrate the lifting frame in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Unloading frame; 3. Conveying roller; 4. First drive motor; 5. Guide rail; 6. Slider; 7. Pad; 8. Telescopic cylinder; 9. Lifting block; 10. Guide block; 11. Inclined guide surface; 12. Limiting block; 13. Limiting cylinder; 14. Limiting pressure plate; 15. Limiting groove; 16. Lifting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-2 This application will be described in further detail.

[0021] This application discloses a material handling device.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The handling equipment includes a mounting frame 1, a feeding rack 2 slidably connected to the mounting frame 1, a storage frame mounted on the feeding rack 2, a first drive unit on the mounting frame 1 for driving the feeding rack 2 to rise and fall, and several conveying rollers 3 rotatably connected to the feeding rack 2. In this embodiment, five conveying rollers 3 arranged in parallel are used as an example. A second drive unit on the feeding rack 2 drives the several conveying rollers 3 to rotate synchronously. The accompanying drawings show the feeding rack 2 in two states: at the highest point and at the lowest point of the mounting frame 1.

[0023] Therefore, once the battery case is loaded into the storage box, the first drive unit is activated to lift the unloading rack 2 to a suitable height. The second drive unit is then activated to drive several conveying rollers 3 to rotate synchronously, conveying the storage box out of the unloading rack 2. This achieves an upgrade from manual handling to continuous automated production, which is convenient for coping with the production cycle of the stamping machine. It saves time and effort while reducing labor costs, improving battery production efficiency, and enabling continuous operation.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first drive unit includes a first drive motor 4 mounted on a mounting frame 1. A vertically arranged lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive motor 4. A nut matching the size of the lead screw is threaded onto the outer edge of the lead screw, and the unloading frame 2 is bolted to the nut. A guide rail 5, parallel to the lead screw, is bolted to the mounting frame 1. A slider 6, matching the size of the guide rail 5, is slidably connected to the guide rail 5. The unloading frame 2 is mounted on the slider 6. The guide rail 5 limits the movement direction of the slider 6, improving the stability of the unloading frame 2 during lifting. Therefore, starting the first drive motor 4 drives the lead screw at its output end to rotate. The rotation of the lead screw causes the nut and the unloading frame 2 to move, achieving adjustable height of the unloading frame 2.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 3 The second drive unit includes a second drive motor mounted on the unloading rack 2. A drive wheel is mounted on the output end of the second drive motor. Several conveyor rollers 3 have rotating wheels coaxially fixed to one end. A first belt is tensioned and wound between adjacent rotating wheels, and a second belt is tensioned and wound between the drive wheel and the rotating wheel closest to it. Therefore, starting the second drive motor rotates the drive wheel at its output end. The drive wheel drives the second belt and the rotating wheel closest to it to move. Simultaneously, the rotating wheel drives the conveyor roller 3 closest to it to rotate, and through the first belt, it drives the other conveyor rollers 3 to rotate synchronously, facilitating the conveying of the placement frame out of the unloading rack 2.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A lifting frame 16 is bolted to the unloading rack 2. A telescopic cylinder 8 is mounted on the lifting frame 16. A mounting plate is installed at the output end of the telescopic cylinder 8. Several lifting blocks 9 are bolted to the mounting plate, and the lifting blocks 9 are located between two adjacent conveyor rollers 3. Therefore, when battery cases need to be arranged sequentially in the storage frame on the unloading rack 2, the telescopic cylinder 8 is activated, causing the lifting blocks 9 to extend and lift the storage frame, thus disengaging the storage frame from the conveyor rollers 3 and reducing the possibility of the storage frame shaking and causing positional displacement when placing battery cases.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The unloading rack 2 is bolted with a guide block 10 parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying roller 3. The guide block 10 is parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying roller 3, and inclined guide surfaces 11 are respectively provided at both ends of the guide block 10. Therefore, when the storage box is conveyed to the unloading rack 2 by the conveyor of other processes, the inclined guide surfaces 11 play a guiding role, making it easy for the storage box to move along the guide block 10 to the unloading rack 2.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The unloading rack 2 is equipped with a limiting unit for limiting the position of the storage frame. The limiting unit includes a limiting block 12 on the unloading rack 2, with the storage frame abutting against the limiting block 12. A limiting cylinder 13 is installed on the unloading rack 2, and a limiting pressure plate 14 is installed at the output end of the limiting cylinder 13. The storage frame is pressed between the limiting pressure plate 14 and the limiting block 12. In this embodiment, the number and position of the limiting blocks 12 and the limiting cylinder 13 can be set according to the actual site conditions. Therefore, the side of the storage frame abuts against the limiting block 12, and the limiting block 12 limits the position of the storage frame. Then, the limiting cylinder 13 is activated, which drives the limiting pressure plate 14 at the output end of the limiting cylinder 13 to move, pressing the storage frame between the limiting pressure plate 14 and the limiting block 12, further reducing the possibility of the storage frame's position shifting.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A limiting groove 15 is formed on the surface of the limiting plate 14 facing the storage frame. A pad 7 matching the size of the limiting groove 15 is provided in the limiting groove 15. The pad 7 can be made of a smooth and wear-resistant material. The limiting groove 15 limits the position of the pad 7. A mounting bolt is passed through the pad 7. The bottom of the limiting groove 15 has a mounting groove matching the size of the mounting bolt. One end of the mounting bolt facing the limiting plate 14 is threaded into the limiting groove 15. The operator can remove the pad 7 from the limiting plate 14 by unscrewing the bolt, realizing the detachable connection of the pad 7. At the same time, the limiting plate 14 limits the storage frame through the pad 7, reducing the possibility of damaging the storage frame.

[0030] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows: The empty storage frame is transported to the unloading rack 2 by the conveyor of other processes. The side of the storage frame abuts against the limiting block 12. At this time, the storage frame is located at the bottom of the mounting frame 1. The first drive motor 4 is started, which drives the lead screw at the output end of the first drive motor 4 to rotate. The rotation of the lead screw drives the nut and the unloading rack 2 to move. The unloading rack 2 drives the storage frame to be lifted to the top of the mounting frame 1. The telescopic cylinder 8 is started, which drives the lifting block 9 to extend and lift the storage frame, so that the storage frame is separated from the conveying roller 3, reducing the possibility of the storage frame shaking and causing position displacement when placing the battery case. Subsequently, the limit cylinder 13 is activated, causing the limit pressure plate 14 at the output end of the limit cylinder 13 to move, pressing the storage frame against the limit pressure plate 14 and the limit block 12, further reducing the possibility of the storage frame's position shift. Then, the robotic arms of other processes sequentially arrange the battery cases into the storage frame. After the battery cases are placed in the storage frame, the second drive motor is activated, causing the drive wheel at the output end of the second drive motor to rotate. The drive wheel drives the second belt and the rotating wheel near the drive wheel to move. The rotating wheel drives the conveyor roller 3 near the drive wheel to rotate, and at the same time, it drives the other conveyor rollers 3 to rotate synchronously through the first belt, moving the storage frame from the unloading rack 2 to the conveyor of the next process. This realizes the upgrade from manual handling to continuous automated production, which is convenient for coordinating the production cycle of the stamping machine, saving time and labor while reducing labor costs, improving battery production efficiency, and enabling continuous operation.

[0031] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A handling device, characterized in that: Includes a mounting frame (1), on which a feeding frame (2) is slidably connected, and a storage frame is provided on the feeding frame (2). The mounting frame (1) is provided with a first drive unit that drives the feeding frame (2) to rise and fall. Several conveying rollers (3) are rotatably connected to the feeding frame (2). The feeding frame (2) is provided with a second drive unit that drives the several conveying rollers (3) to rotate synchronously.

2. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive unit includes a first drive motor (4) mounted on a mounting bracket (1). The output end of the first drive motor (4) is provided with a lead screw. The outer edge of the lead screw is threaded with a nut that matches the lead screw. The unloading bracket (2) is mounted on the nut.

3. The handling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (1) is provided with a guide rail (5) parallel to the lead screw, and a slider (6) matching the guide rail (5) is slidably connected on the guide rail (5). The unloading rack (2) is set on the slider (6).

4. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive unit includes a second drive motor mounted on the unloading rack (2). The output end of the second drive motor is provided with a drive wheel. One end of each of the several conveying rollers (3) is provided with a rotating wheel. A first belt is tensioned and wound between two adjacent rotating wheels. A second belt is tensioned and wound between the drive wheel and the rotating wheel close to the drive wheel.

5. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading rack (2) is provided with a lifting frame (16), and the lifting frame (16) is provided with a telescopic cylinder (8). The output end of the telescopic cylinder (8) is provided with a lifting block (9), and the lifting block (9) is located between two adjacent conveying rollers (3).

6. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading rack (2) is provided with a guide block (10) parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying roller (3), and the two ends of the guide block (10) are respectively provided with inclined guide surfaces (11).

7. The handling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading rack (2) is provided with a limiting unit for limiting the storage frame. The limiting unit includes a limiting block (12) provided on the unloading rack (2), and the placement frame abuts against the limiting block (12).

8. The handling equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The unloading rack (2) is equipped with a limiting cylinder (13), and the output end of the limiting cylinder (13) is equipped with a limiting pressure plate (14). The storage frame is pressed between the limiting pressure plate (14) and the limiting block (12).

9. The handling equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting pressure plate (14) has a limiting groove (15) on the surface facing the storage frame, and a pad (7) matching the limiting groove (15) is provided in the limiting groove (15).

10. The handling equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pad (7) is provided with an installation bolt, and the bottom of the limiting groove (15) is provided with an installation groove that matches the installation bolt. The end of the installation bolt facing the limiting pressure plate (14) is threaded into the limiting groove (15).

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