A feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly belongs to lithium battery feeding technical field, including being arranged on feeding manipulator L support plate, L support plate is provided with lithium battery assembly clamping feeding assembly, lithium battery assembly clamping feeding assembly includes multiple mounting plates being arranged on L support plate, the side end of multiple mounting plates is provided with horizontal guide rail, two sliding blocks are slidably arranged on horizontal guide rail, recess is arranged on the side end of two sliding blocks, rotating column is penetrated and arranged in recess, the side end of two sliding blocks is provided with semicircle block, the side end of semicircle block is connected with one end of rotating column, clamping groove is arranged on semicircle block;The utility model can avoid the operation that traditional manipulator drives pneumatic clamp to rotate to realize lithium battery horizontal placement, reduces operation step and complexity, indirectly improves work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lithium battery feeding technology, specifically to a feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Lithium batteries are a type of battery that uses lithium metal or lithium alloy as the negative electrode material and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. With the development of microelectronics technology in the 20th century, miniaturized devices have become increasingly common, placing high demands on power supplies. As a result, lithium batteries have entered a stage of large-scale practical application and have now become the mainstream.

[0003] In existing lithium battery assembly and feeding devices, most personnel place the lithium batteries vertically in the transfer box, and then use a pneumatic gripper on a robotic arm to vertically clamp the lithium batteries. The robotic arm then drives the pneumatic gripper to horizontally rotate, so that the vertically clamped lithium batteries become horizontally clamped lithium batteries, and the horizontally clamped lithium batteries are placed into the placement slots on the conveyor belt.

[0004] While the above method can use the rotation of the robotic arm to drive the pneumatic gripper to flip and place the lithium battery, the process of the robotic arm driving the pneumatic gripper to flip and then picking up the lithium battery again requires flipping it back to the initial state, which reduces work efficiency and increases the number of steps. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly. The present invention can avoid the operation of rotating a pneumatic clamp with a robotic arm to achieve horizontal placement of lithium batteries, thereby reducing the operation steps and complexity and indirectly improving work efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly, including an L-shaped support plate mounted on a feeding robot arm. A lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly is mounted on the L-shaped support plate. The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly includes multiple mounting plates mounted on the L-shaped support plate. Each mounting plate has a transverse guide rail on its side. Two sliding blocks are slidably mounted on the transverse guide rail. Each sliding block has a groove on its side, and a rotating column passes through each groove. Each sliding block has a semi-circular block on its side, and the side of each semi-circular block is connected to one end of the rotating column. Each semi-circular block has a clamping groove. When the feeding robot arm is activated, it drives the L-shaped support plate... The support plate moves closer to the inside of the transfer box. The two sliding blocks inside the lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding component move within the horizontal guide rail. As the sliding blocks move, the clamping slots on the semicircular block gradually approach the lithium battery and clamp it vertically. The feeding robot then operates again, moving the clamped lithium battery so that its bottom contacts the side of the battery placement slot on the conveyor belt. During this contact, the rotating column begins to rotate the semicircular block, causing it to tilt and eventually place the clamped lithium battery flat in the battery placement slot on the conveyor belt, completing the initial positioning of the lithium battery. Once the lithium battery is stably placed in the slot, the two sliding blocks move in opposite directions within the horizontal guide rail, moving the clamping slots on the semicircular block away from the lithium battery, thus releasing the clamp. The lithium battery is now completely fixed by the battery placement slot, avoiding the traditional operation of rotating a pneumatic clamp with a robot to achieve horizontal placement of the lithium battery. This reduces the number of steps and complexity, indirectly improving work efficiency.

[0007] The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly also includes a connecting groove on the side end of the sliding block. The connecting groove is connected to the groove. A limit block is fixedly installed on the rotating column, and the limit block is located in the connecting groove. That is, the limit block is used to limit the rotation of the rotating column when clamping the lithium battery.

[0008] The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly also includes a vertical guide rail set on the side end of the L support plate. A drive plate is slidably mounted on the vertical guide rail. The drive plate is provided with two guide grooves. Each of the two sliding blocks is provided with a sliding post, which is located in the guide groove. This allows the sliding post to move within the guide groove when the drive plate moves up or down.

[0009] The top of the L-shaped support plate is equipped with a lifting mechanism; that is, the lifting mechanism is used to control the drive plate to slide up or down.

[0010] The lifting component includes multiple hydraulic telescopic rods mounted on an L-shaped support plate. These multiple hydraulic telescopic rods are located on the upper surface of multiple mounting plates, and the ends of the hydraulic telescopic rods are connected to the top of the drive plate. That is, the hydraulic telescopic rods can drive the drive plate to move up or down.

[0011] The limiting block is made of magnetic material; that is, the limiting block and the connecting groove are magnetically attracted to each other, which prevents the rotating column from rotating when clamping the lithium battery.

[0012] The clamping groove is V-shaped, which facilitates the clamping of cylindrical batteries.

[0013] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. By using the hydraulic telescopic rod, vertical guide rail, drive plate, sliding column, guide groove, horizontal guide rail, sliding block and semi-circular block in the lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly, the hydraulic telescopic rod drives the drive plate to move down or up, so that the sliding blocks can move closer or further apart, thereby accommodating the clamping of lithium batteries of different sizes in the area.

[0014] 2. By configuring the semi-circular block, limiting block, and rotating column in the lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding component, the bottom of the lithium battery contacts the side of the battery placement slot on the conveyor belt. This causes the rotating column to drive the semi-circular block to rotate, tilting the lithium battery and placing it flat in the battery placement slot one by one. Then, the two sliding blocks move away from each other in the transverse guide rail, thereby releasing the clamping of the lithium battery. This avoids the need for a traditional robotic arm to drive a pneumatic clamp to rotate, ensuring the lithium battery is placed horizontally and indirectly improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side end of the L-shaped support plate of this utility model; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the enlarged view at point A in the image.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100, L support plate; 200. Lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly; 201. Mounting plate; 202. Moving plate; 203. Guide groove; 204. Sliding column; 205. Transverse guide rail; 206. Sliding block; 207. Groove; 208. Connecting groove; 209. Limiting block; 210. Rotating column; 211. Semicircular block; 212. Clamping groove; 300. Lifting components; Detailed Implementation To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-3The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] like Figure 1-3 As shown: This embodiment provides a feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly, including an L-shaped support plate 100 mounted on a feeding robot. The L-shaped support plate 100 is fixedly mounted on the feeding robot, and the feeding robot can move the L-shaped support plate 100 closer to the battery placement slot on an existing conveyor belt. A lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly 200 is provided on the L-shaped support plate 100. The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly 200 includes multiple mounting plates 201 mounted on the L-shaped support plate 100. The multiple mounting plates 201 are fixedly mounted on the L-shaped support plate 100 by bolts, thereby providing support for the multiple mounting plates 201. Each side end of the multiple mounting plates 201 is provided with a transverse guide rail 205. Two sliding blocks 206 are slidably mounted on the transverse guide rail 205. The transverse guide rail 205 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 201 by bolts, so that the two sliding blocks 206 can approach each other. Alternatively, they can move away from each other. The two sliding blocks 206 have grooves 207 on their sides, and rotating columns 210 are threaded through each groove 207. The rotating columns 210 are mounted in the grooves 207 via bearings and can rotate. Each sliding block 206 has a semi-circular block 211 on its side, and the side of each semi-circular block 211 is connected to one end of the rotating column 210. Each semi-circular block 211 has a clamping groove 212 for clamping the cylindrical lithium battery, allowing the bottom of the lithium battery to contact the side of the battery placement slot on the conveyor belt. This indirectly allows the rotating column 210 to drive the semi-circular block 211 to rotate. Then, the two sliding blocks 206 move away from each other to release the clamping of the lithium battery, thus achieving the placement of the lithium battery before assembly. This avoids the need for a traditional robotic arm to rotate a pneumatic clamp for placing the lithium battery, indirectly improving work efficiency. First, the transfer box is opened, exposing several vertically arranged lithium batteries inside. Then, a loading robot moves the L-shaped support plate 100 close to the transfer box. Two sliding blocks 206 in the lithium battery assembly clamping loading component 200 move within the transverse guide rail 205, causing the clamping slots 212 on the semicircular block 211 to vertically clamp the lithium batteries. The loading robot then rotates again, bringing the bottom of the lithium batteries into contact with the side of the battery placement slot on the conveyor belt. This indirectly causes the rotating column 210 to rotate the semicircular block 211, tilting the lithium batteries and placing them flat in the battery placement slot. The two sliding blocks 206 then move away from each other within the transverse guide rail 205, releasing the lithium batteries from clamping. This avoids the need for a traditional robot to rotate a pneumatic clamp, ensuring the lithium batteries are placed horizontally and indirectly improving work efficiency.

[0018] 200 lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding components Figure 1 As shown, The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly 200 also includes a connecting groove 208 provided on the side end of the sliding block 206. The connecting groove 208 is connected to the groove 207. A limiting block 209 is fixedly provided on the rotating column 210. The limiting block 209 is fixedly installed on the rotating column 210 by welding. The limiting block 209 is located in the connecting groove 208, which can prevent the semi-circular block 211 from tilting forward. L-support plate 100 as Figure 2 As shown, The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly 200 also includes a vertical guide rail disposed on the side of the L support plate 100. The vertical guide rail is installed on the L support plate 100 by bolts. A drive plate is slidably disposed on the vertical guide rail. The drive plate can move back and forth along the vertical guide rail trajectory. The drive plate is provided with two guide grooves 203. Each of the two sliding blocks 206 is provided with a sliding post 204. The sliding post 204 is located in the guide groove 203. When the drive plate moves downward, the sliding post 204 on the two sliding blocks 206 moves from the bottom of the two guide grooves 203 to the top of the guide grooves 203, thereby making the two sliding blocks 206 move closer to each other. If the drive plate slides upward, the two sliding posts 204 slide from the top of the two guide grooves 203 to the bottom of the two guide grooves 203, thereby making the two sliding blocks 206 move away from each other. Lifting component 300 Figure 2 As shown, A lifting component 300 is provided on the top of the L-support plate 100; The lifting component 300 includes a plurality of hydraulic telescopic rods disposed on the L support plate 100. The plurality of hydraulic telescopic rods are located on the upper surface of a plurality of mounting plates 201. The ends of the hydraulic telescopic rods are connected to the top of the drive plate, so that the extension of the ends of the hydraulic telescopic rods causes the drive plate to move downward. If the ends of the hydraulic telescopic rods retract, the drive plate can be moved upward. Limit block 209 Figure 1 As shown, The limiting block 209 is made of magnetic material. The limiting block 209 can be made of magnet. The magnetic limiting block 209 and the connecting groove 208 are magnetically attracted to each other, which prevents the rotating column 210 from driving the semi-circular block 211 to rotate when clamping the lithium battery. At the same time, when the bottom of the lithium battery contacts the side end of the battery placement groove on the conveyor belt, the limiting block 209 and the connecting groove 208 are separated. The clamping groove 212 is V-shaped, which is used to clamp the lithium battery. Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0019] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly, characterized in that: The device includes an L-shaped support plate (100) mounted on a loading robot arm. A lithium battery assembly clamping and loading assembly (200) is mounted on the L-shaped support plate (100). The lithium battery assembly clamping and loading assembly (200) includes multiple mounting plates (201) mounted on the L-shaped support plate (100). Each of the mounting plates (201) has a transverse guide rail (205) on its side. Two sliding blocks (206) are slidably mounted on the transverse guide rail (205). Each of the two sliding blocks (206) has a groove (207) on its side. A rotating column (210) is inserted through each groove (207). Each of the two sliding blocks (206) has a semi-circular block (211) on its side. Each of the semi-circular blocks (211) is connected to one end of the rotating column (210). Each of the semi-circular blocks (211) has a clamping groove (212).

2. The feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly (200) also includes a connecting groove (208) disposed on the side end of the sliding block (206), the connecting groove (208) being connected to the groove (207), and a limiting block (209) being fixedly disposed on the rotating column (210), the limiting block (209) being located in the connecting groove (208).

3. The feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The lithium battery assembly clamping and feeding assembly (200) also includes a vertical guide rail disposed on the side end of the L support plate (100), a drive plate slidably disposed on the vertical guide rail, two guide grooves (203) disposed on the drive plate, and two sliding columns (204) disposed on the two sliding blocks (206), the sliding columns (204) being located in the guide grooves (203).

4. The feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the L support plate (100) is provided with a lifting component (300).

5. The feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting component (300) includes a plurality of hydraulic telescopic rods disposed on an L-support plate (100), the plurality of hydraulic telescopic rods being located on the upper surface of a plurality of mounting plates (201), and the ends of the hydraulic telescopic rods being connected to the top of a drive plate.

6. The feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting block (209) is made of magnetic material.

7. A feeding mechanism for lithium battery assembly as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping groove (212) is V-shaped.

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