Automatic busbar installation device and method

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of battery processing, and discloses an automatic busbar installation device and method. The automatic busbar installation device comprises an installation driving apparatus, a gripping apparatus and a flipping apparatus. The gripping apparatus is designed to grip, in a surrounding manner, a busbar in a horizontal state, and thus can grip the busbar more reliably than conventional gripping means. Moreover, the flipping state of the gripped busbar can be adjusted by means of the flipping apparatus, so that the busbar can be in a vertical state by flipping the gripping apparatus, and incorporating the surrounding gripping support of the gripping apparatus, the problem of deformation due to the influence of the gravity of the busbar when the installation driving apparatus drives the busbar to move can be avoided, solving the technical problem of the difficulty in subsequent installation due to deformation or subsequent installation failure caused by slipping due to deformation, and ensuring that the busbar fits accurately with an installation surface of a battery.

Description

Automatic busbar installation device and method Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery processing technology, and in particular to an automatic busbar installation device and method. Background Art

[0002] A busbar is a multi-layer composite structure used to connect battery cells. During the assembly of a battery pack, the busbar connects the tabs at the ends of the cell modules, effectively integrating the modules.

[0003] Currently, the installation method of busbars is mostly semi-manual installation. This installation method is not only inefficient, but also, according to research, due to the irregular shape of the busbar, it is difficult to reliably clamp the busbar using conventional clamping methods. In addition, due to the characteristics of the busbar being large in area, thin in thickness and hollow in design, it is easy for the busbar to deform (sink) due to its own gravity during transportation in a horizontal state. Since the structure of the busbar is relatively complex, once deformation occurs, it will make it difficult to align the subsequent installation, increasing the difficulty of installation. The deformation will also cause the busbar to slip, making it impossible to install it later, affecting the installation efficiency.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide an automatic bus installation device and method to solve the technical problems in existing bus installation, such as difficulty in reliably clamping the bus, easy deformation during transportation, resulting in difficulty in subsequent alignment, or even direct slipping, resulting in subsequent inability to install.

[0006] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the present application provides a busbar automatic installation device, including an installation drive device, a clamping device and a flipping device;

[0007] The clamping device is used to clamp the busbar in a horizontal state in an embracing manner;

[0008] The flipping device is connected to the clamping device and is used to drive the clamping device to flip so that the busbar clamped by the clamping device can be switched between a horizontal state and a vertical state;

[0009] The installation drive device is connected to the clamping device and the flipping device, and is used to drive the clamping device and the flipping device to move so as to install the busbar.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping device includes a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism;

[0011] The first clamping mechanism is used to clamp the busbar along a first straight line direction;

[0012] The second clamping mechanism is used to clamp the busbar along a second linear direction perpendicular to the first linear direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the clamping device further includes a clamping bracket;

[0014] The first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping drive mechanism and two clamping arms;

[0015] At least one of the clamping arms is movably arranged;

[0016] The first clamping drive mechanism is mounted on the clamping bracket and connected to the movable clamping arm, and is used to drive the movable clamping arm to move, so that a first clamping space for clamping the busbar is formed between the two clamping arms;

[0017] A gravity support member is installed on at least one of the clamping arms;

[0018] The gravity support member is provided with a support column extending into the first clamping space;

[0019] The support column can be movably inserted into the busbar, and is used to form gravity support for the busbar from a position close to the upper edge of the busbar when the busbar is in a vertical state.

[0020] Furthermore, the two clamping arms each include a connecting arm section and a clamping arm section;

[0021] The clamping arm section is connected to the connecting arm section and is provided with a positioning tooth that contacts and abuts against the busbar;

[0022] One end of the positioning tooth away from the clamping arm section is provided with a positioning slot for the edge of the busbar to be clamped into.

[0023] Furthermore, the second clamping mechanism includes a second clamping drive mechanism, a movable pressing block and a fixed pressing block;

[0024] The second clamping drive mechanism is installed on the clamping arm and connected to the movable pressing block, and is used to drive the movable pressing block to move so as to press the busbar;

[0025] The fixed pressing block is fixed on one of the clamping arms, and forms a second clamping space for clamping the busbar between the fixed pressing block and the movable pressing block.

[0026] Furthermore, the fixed pressing block is provided with a positioning protrusion which is locked into a groove at the edge of the bus bar.

[0027] Furthermore, the flipping device includes a flipping bracket and a flipping driving mechanism;

[0028] The clamping device is pivotally connected to the flip bracket;

[0029] The flip driving mechanism is installed on the flip bracket and connected to the clamping device, and is used to drive the clamping device to flip.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a flip sensing component, a distance measurement component and a visual component;

[0031] The flip sensing component is used to detect the flip angle of the clamping device;

[0032] The distance measuring component is used to detect the distance between the clamping device and the busbar to be clamped or the distance between the clamping device and the battery to be installed;

[0033] The visual component is used to obtain image information of the installation surface of the battery to be installed.

[0034] Furthermore, the installation drive device includes a horizontal displacement drive mechanism and a vertical displacement drive mechanism;

[0035] The vertical displacement driving mechanism is connected to the clamping device and the flipping device, and is used to drive the clamping device and the flipping device to move vertically;

[0036] The horizontal displacement driving mechanism is connected to the vertical displacement driving mechanism and is used to drive the vertical displacement driving mechanism to move horizontally.

[0037] The present application also discloses a busbar automatic installation method, which is applied to the above-mentioned busbar automatic installation device, comprising the steps of:

[0038] Install a driving device to drive the clamping device to move to the preset loading position;

[0039] The clamping device clamps the busbar in the preset loading station;

[0040] The installation drive device drives the clamping device holding the busbar to move to a preset installation position;

[0041] The turning device drives the clamping device to turn over so that the busbar in the preset installation station is in a vertical state parallel to the installation surface of the battery to be installed;

[0042] The installation drive device drives the clamping device to move so as to install the busbar on the installation surface of the battery to be installed.

[0043] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the bus automatic installation equipment designed in this application includes an installation drive device, a clamping device and a flipping device. Among them, the clamping device is designed to clamp the bus in a horizontal state in an embracing manner, which can clamp the bus more reliably than conventional clamping means. Moreover, the flipping device can be used to adjust the flipping state of the clamped bus. By flipping the clamping device, the bus is made to be in a vertical state. The gravity support brought by the support column on the gravity support member is used, and the embracing clamping support of the clamping device is matched to realize that the bus is unfolded in a plane during the installation process by its own gravity, ensuring that the bus has a flatter installation surface to fit with the battery during the installation process. It can avoid the problem of deformation caused by the influence of its own gravity during the process of the installation drive device driving the bus to move, thereby overcoming the technical problems of subsequent installation difficulties caused by deformation or subsequent inability to install due to slipping caused by deformation, and ensuring accurate fit with the installation surface of the battery to be installed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0045] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic busbar installation device provided in this application;

[0046] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a first partial structure of an automatic busbar installation device provided in this application;

[0047] FIG3 is a first perspective view of the cooperation between the clamping device and the installation drive device of a busbar automatic installation device provided in the present application;

[0048] FIG4 is a second perspective view of the cooperation between the clamping device and the installation drive device of the busbar automatic installation device provided in this application;

[0049] FIG5 is a perspective view of a clamping device of an automatic busbar installation device provided in this application;

[0050] FIG6 is a perspective view of a clamping arm section of a busbar automatic installation device provided in the present application;

[0051] FIG7 is a busbar automatic installation device provided in this application;

[0052] In the figure: 100, installation drive device; 101, horizontal displacement drive mechanism; 1011, first horizontal displacement drive assembly; 1012, second horizontal displacement drive assembly; 102, vertical displacement drive mechanism; 200, clamping device; 201, clamping bracket; 202, first clamping mechanism; 2021, clamping arm; 2022, first clamping drive mechanism; 2023, positioning tooth; 2024, connecting arm section; 2025, clamping arm section; 2026, positioning slot; 203, second clamping mechanism; 2031, second clamping drive mechanism; 2032, movable pressure block; 2033, fixed pressure block; 2034, positioning protrusion; 204, first slide rail assembly; 300, flipping device; 301, flipping bracket; 302, flipping drive mechanism; 401, flipping sensing assembly; 402, distance measuring assembly; 403, visual assembly; 404, sensing element; 501. Gravity support member; 502. Support column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present application.

[0054] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0055] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, replaceable connections, or integral connections. They can also refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. They can also refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. They can also refer to internal connections between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0056] The embodiment of the present application discloses an automatic busbar installation device.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , an embodiment of an automatic busbar installation device provided in an embodiment of the present application includes:

[0058] The driving device 100 , the clamping device 200 and the turning device 300 are installed.

[0059] The clamping device 200 is used to clamp the busbar in a horizontal state in an embracing manner, and can clamp the busbar more reliably than conventional clamping means.

[0060] The flipping device 300 is connected to the clamping device 200 and is used to drive the clamping device 200 to flip so that the bus clamped on the clamping device 200 can be switched between a horizontal state and a vertical state. The flipping device 300 can be used to adjust the flipping state of the clamped bus. By flipping the clamping device 200, the bus is in a vertical state. Combined with the embracing clamping support of the clamping device 200, the problem of deformation of the bus due to its own gravity during the process of being driven by the installation drive device 100 can be avoided. This overcomes the technical problems of subsequent installation difficulties caused by deformation or subsequent inability to install due to slipping caused by deformation, and ensures accurate fit with the installation surface of the battery to be installed. Moreover, switching the bus from a horizontal state to a vertical state by the flipping device 300 is also more conducive to the quick and accurate installation of the bus.

[0061] The installation drive device 100 is connected to the clamping device 200 and the turning device 300 to drive the clamping device 200 and the turning device 300 to move so as to install the busbar.

[0062] In this application, in order to further improve the installation efficiency, the number of the installation drive device 100, the clamping device 200 and the flipping device 300 can be designed to be two, and can be set together to achieve the installation of two buses in each operation, without any specific restrictions.

[0063] The above is Example 1 of an automatic bus installation device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The following is Example 2 of an automatic bus installation device provided in an embodiment of the present application. Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 for details.

[0064] Based on the solution of the above embodiment 1:

[0065] Furthermore, as shown in FIG5 , the structural design of the clamping device 200 includes a first clamping mechanism 202 and a second clamping mechanism 203 .

[0066] The first clamping mechanism 202 is used to clamp the busbar along a first straight line direction, and the second clamping mechanism 203 is used to clamp the busbar along a second straight line direction perpendicular to the first straight line direction. That is, the two first clamping mechanisms 202 cooperate with the second clamping mechanism 203 to form an embracing clamp. This design is to perform an embracing clamp on the busbar from four directions. Of course, it is also possible to perform an embracing clamp on the busbar from three directions or more. Taking three as an example, three pressing mechanisms can be configured to be distributed in a surrounding manner, so as to form a clamp between the busbar. Each pressing mechanism can include a pressing drive mechanism such as a telescopic cylinder, an electric push rod, and a pressing block. The pressing drive mechanism is connected to the pressing block to drive the pressing block to move, so that a clamping space for clamping the busbar is formed between each pressing block. The same design method can also be used for a distribution of more than five. There is no limitation.

[0067] Furthermore, in order to facilitate installation and fixation, the clamping device 200 also includes a clamping bracket 201.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 5 , the first clamping mechanism 202 includes a first clamping drive mechanism 2022 and two clamping arms 2021 .

[0069] At least one clamping arm 2021 is movable. It is understood that both clamping arms 2021 can be movable, or one clamping arm 2021 can be fixed and the other can be movable. The preferred design of the present application is that both clamping arms 2021 are movably mounted on the clamping bracket. The movable mounting method can be achieved by the first slide rail assembly 204, which makes the movable operation more stable. There is no specific limitation.

[0070] The first clamping drive mechanism 2022 is mounted on the clamping bracket 201 and connected to the movable clamping arms 2021. It is used to drive the movable clamping arms 2021 to move, thereby forming a first clamping space for clamping the busbar between the two clamping arms 2021. Preferably, the two clamping arms 2021 are driven to move together to improve clamping efficiency. The first clamping drive mechanism 2022 can be a bidirectional telescopic cylinder or a bidirectional electric push rod, etc., which can save power source layout and achieve a more compact structure.

[0071] Furthermore, a gravity support member 501 is installed on at least one clamping arm 2021 .

[0072] The gravity support member 501 is provided with a support column 502 extending into the first clamping space; the support column 502 can be movably inserted into the bus and is used to form gravity support for the bus from a position close to the upper edge of the bus when the bus is in a vertical state. Since there are corresponding hollow holes on the bus, the present application designs a gravity support member 501 with a support column 502, which is configured on at least one clamping arm 2021. When the first clamping mechanism 202 is moved to the top of the horizontal bus under the drive of the installation drive device 100, the two clamping arms 2021 are opened, and the installation drive device 100 drives the clamping arms 2021 down to a position where the bus can be clamped. During this process, the gravity support member 501 moves downward with the clamping arms 2021. When it reaches the clamping height, its support column 502 can just extend into the corresponding hollow hole on the bus. Since the hollow hole is generally long and narrow, the support column 502 will not affect the clamping of the bus by the clamping arms 2021 after it is extended. When the clamping is completed and the bus is flipped to a vertical state by the flipping device 300, the support column can now contact and resist the inner wall of the hollow hole in the vertical direction, forming a gravity support for the bus in a hooking manner, and then combined with the embracing clamping support of the clamping device 200, the bus can be unfolded into a plane by its own gravity during the installation process, ensuring that the bus has a flatter installation surface to fit with the battery during the installation process, further improving the installation effect. In order to be able to unfold the plane by gravity, the support column 502 should be designed to gravity support the bus at a position close to the upper edge of the bus (vertical state), so that the bus can be smoothly flattened by its own gravity, that is, the gravity support should be installed on the clamping arm 2021 near the rotation center line of the clamping device 200. In this application, it is preferred that the gravity support 501 is installed on both clamping arms 2021.

[0073] Furthermore, as shown in FIG5 , each of the two clamping arms 2021 includes a connecting arm section 2024 and a clamping arm section 2025. The clamping arm section 2025 is perpendicularly connected to the connecting arm section 2024 and forms an L-shaped arrangement with the connecting arm section 2024. The connecting arm section 2024 is movably mounted to the clamping bracket. The aforementioned gravity support member 501 can be specifically mounted on the connecting arm section 2024.

[0074] As shown in Figure 6, the clamping arm section 2025 is provided with a positioning tooth 2023 that contacts and abuts the busbar. The end of the positioning tooth 2023 away from the clamping arm section 2025 is provided with a positioning slot 2026 for the edge of the busbar to be clamped in. The positioning slot 2026 can form a more reliable clamping and fixation of the busbar to prevent the busbar from slipping.

[0075] The positioning teeth 2023 in the present application can be multiple and arranged parallel to each other at intervals, without any specific limitation.

[0076] Furthermore, as shown in FIG5 , the design of the second clamping mechanism 203 may include a second clamping drive mechanism 2031 , a movable pressing block 2032 and a fixed pressing block 2033 .

[0077] The second clamping drive mechanism 2031 can be a telescopic motor, an electric push rod, etc., which is installed on the clamping arm 2021 and moves with the clamping arm 2021 (it may not be directly installed on the connecting arm section 2024 of the clamping arm 2021, but installed on the guide rail part fixed to the connecting arm section 2024 on the first slide rail assembly 204, and then move with the clamping arm 2021). Of course, it can also be installed on the clamping bracket 201 and not move with the clamping arm 2021, without any restriction.

[0078] The second clamping drive mechanism 2031 is connected to the movable pressure block 2032, and is used to drive the movable pressure block 2032 to move to form a pressure against the bus. The movable pressure block 2032 can be movably coordinated with the clamping bracket through a second slide rail assembly (not shown), further improving the stability of the movement.

[0079] To make the overall structure more compact, the fixed pressure block 2033 is fixed to a clamping arm 2021, forming a second clamping space for clamping the busbar with the movable pressure block 2032. The movable pressure block 2032 is arranged parallel to the positioning tooth 2023 and is located outside the positioning tooth 2023 on the clamping arm section 2025 that is farthest from the connecting arm section 2024. In other words, the positioning tooth 2023 is arranged between the connecting arm section 2024 and the fixed pressure block 2033. The fixed pressure block 2033 is longer than the positioning tooth 2023, so that the positioning tooth 2023 portion can be extended to cooperate with the movable pressure block 2032 to clamp the busbar. This design not only makes the structure more compact, but also reduces the power source configuration by having one of the pressure blocks fixed, further reducing manufacturing costs.

[0080] Furthermore, the fixed pressure block 2033 is provided with a positioning protrusion 2034 that fits into the groove on the edge of the bus. The positioning protrusion 2034 and the positioning slot 2026 and the movable pressure block 2032 are all on the same horizontal plane in terms of their force on the bus. The design of the positioning protrusion 2034, together with the positioning slot 2026 and the movable pressure block 2032, can better form a spatial clamping fixation for the bus.

[0081] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , with respect to the design of the flipping device 300 , the flipping device 300 includes a flipping bracket 301 and a flipping driving mechanism 302 .

[0082] The clamping device 200 is pivotally connected to the flip bracket 301. Specifically, the clamping bracket is rotatably installed on the flip bracket 301. The flip bracket 301 can be Y-shaped, which can not only form a space for the clamping bracket to be rotatably set, but also have an installation tail that can be connected to the installation drive device 100. There is no specific restriction.

[0083] The flip driving mechanism 302 is mounted on the flip bracket 301 and is connected to the clamping device 200 to drive the clamping device 200 to flip. The flip driving mechanism 302 can be a rotary cylinder, a rotary motor, etc., without limitation.

[0084] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , in order to ensure the accuracy of the automation function, a flip sensing component 401 , a distance measuring component 402 and a visual component 403 are also included.

[0085] The flip sensing assembly 401 is used to detect the flip angle of the gripping device 200. Specifically, it can be installed on the flip bracket 301 to detect whether the gripping device has flipped to a vertical position. The flip sensing assembly 401 can be a slot-shaped photoelectric sensor. Correspondingly, a sensing element 404 is provided on the gripping bracket of the gripping device. When the gripping device flips downward to a vertical position, the sensing element 404 is detected by the slot-shaped photoelectric sensor, thereby accurately controlling the gripping device's flipping. Specific limitations are not provided.

[0086] The distance measuring assembly 402 is used to detect the distance between the clamping device 200 and the busbar to be clamped, or the distance between the clamping device 200 and the battery to be installed. The distance measuring assembly 402 can also be mounted on the flip bracket 301. By detecting the distance between the clamping device 200 and the busbar to be clamped, the clamping device 200 can accurately control the clamping of the busbar. By detecting the distance between the clamping device 200 and the battery to be installed, the busbar can be accurately attached to the mounting surface of the battery to be installed. The distance measuring assembly 402 can be a laser assembly, without limitation.

[0087] Vision component 403 is used to obtain image information of the mounting surface of the battery to be installed. This vision component 403 can also be installed on the flip bracket 301 to address and position the busbar during installation, ensuring accurate installation of the busbar. This vision component 403 can be a CCD camera, without limitation.

[0088] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the installation drive device 100 includes a horizontal displacement drive mechanism 101 and a vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 .

[0089] The vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 is connected to the clamping device 200 and the flipping device 300, and is used to drive the clamping device 200 and the flipping device 300 to move vertically; the vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 can be a screw slide, a cylinder slide, etc., and is connected to the flipping bracket 301 of the flipping device 300 to drive the flipping device 300 and the clamping device 200 to move up and down together.

[0090] The horizontal displacement drive mechanism 101 is connected to the vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 and is used to drive the vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 to move horizontally. The horizontal displacement drive mechanism can specifically include a first horizontal displacement drive component 1011 and a second horizontal displacement drive component 1012. The second horizontal displacement drive component 1012 is connected to the vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 and is used to drive the vertical displacement drive mechanism 102 to move along a first horizontal straight line direction. The first horizontal displacement drive component 1011 is connected to the second horizontal displacement drive component 1012 and is used to drive the second horizontal displacement drive component 1012 to move along a second horizontal straight line direction perpendicular to the first horizontal straight line direction. The first horizontal displacement drive component 1011 and the second horizontal displacement drive component 1012 can also be screw slides, cylinder slides, etc., without specific limitation.

[0091] As shown in FIG7 , the present application also discloses a busbar automatic installation method, which is applied to the busbar automatic installation device of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, and includes the following steps:

[0092] S1. The installation drive device 100 drives the gripping device 200 to move to a preset loading station. Specifically, the installation drive device 100 responds to a set first program instruction and drives the gripping device 200 to move to a material removal station position of an upstream process.

[0093] S2. The gripping device 200 grips the busbar at the preset loading station. Specifically, when the gripping device 200 reaches the pick-up station position set in the upstream process, a second program instruction is triggered. The gripping device 200 responds to the program instruction and grips the busbar at the pick-up station. The triggering of the second program instruction can be implemented by the distance measuring component 402. When the distance measuring component 402 detects that the gripping device and the busbar meet the first preset distance, the gripping device is deemed to have reached the preset loading station.

[0094] S3. The installation drive device 100 drives the clamping device 200, which is holding the busbar, to a predetermined installation position. Specifically, after the busbar is clamped, a third program instruction is triggered, causing the installation drive device 100 to drive the clamping device 200 to move above the battery to be installed, with the battery to be installed facing sideways. This third program instruction can be triggered by the distance measurement component 402. When the distance measurement component 402 detects that the distance between the clamping device and the busbar meets a second predetermined distance, the clamping is considered complete.

[0095] S4. The flipping device 300 causes the gripping device 200 to flip so that the busbar in the predetermined installation position is in a vertical position parallel to the mounting surface of the battery to be installed. Specifically, after the gripping device 200 reaches the predetermined installation position, a fourth program instruction is triggered, causing the flipping device 300 to flip the gripping device 200 downward until the busbar is in a vertical position. This fourth program instruction can be triggered by the distance measuring component 402. When the distance measuring component 402 detects that the distance between the gripping device and the battery meets the third predetermined distance, the predetermined installation position is considered to have been reached.

[0096] S5. The installation drive device 100 drives the gripping device 200 to install the busbar on the mounting surface of the battery to be installed. Specifically, when the busbar is flipped to the vertical position, a fifth program instruction is triggered, which is triggered by the flip sensing component 401. The installation drive device 100 then affixes the busbar to the mounting surface of the battery in cooperation with the visual component 403 and the ranging component 402.

[0097] The above is a detailed introduction to the automatic bus installation equipment and method provided by the present application. For those skilled in the art, based on the ideas of the embodiments of the present application, there may be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. A busbar automatic installation device, characterized in that: It comprises an installation drive device (100), a clamping device (200) and a turning device (300); The clamping device (200) is used to clamp the busbar in a horizontal state in an embracing manner; The flipping device (300) is connected to the clamping device (200) and is used to drive the clamping device (200) to flip so that the busbar clamped by the clamping device (200) can be switched between a horizontal state and a vertical state; The installation drive device (100) is connected to the clamping device (200) and the flipping device (300) and is used to drive the clamping device (200) and the flipping device (300) to move so as to install the busbar.

2. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping device (200) comprises a first clamping mechanism (202) and a second clamping mechanism (203); The first clamping mechanism (202) is used to clamp the busbar along a first straight line direction; The second clamping mechanism (203) is used to clamp the busbar along a second linear direction perpendicular to the first linear direction.

3. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping device (200) further comprises a clamping bracket (201); The first clamping mechanism (202) comprises a first clamping drive mechanism (2022) and two clamping arms (2021); At least one of the clamping arms (2021) is movably arranged; The first clamping drive mechanism (2022) is installed on the clamping bracket (201) and is connected to the movably arranged clamping arm (2021), and is used to drive the movably arranged clamping arm (2021) to move, so that a first clamping space for clamping the busbar is formed between the two clamping arms (2021); A gravity support member (501) is installed on at least one of the clamping arms (2021); The gravity support member (501) is provided with a support column (502) extending into the first clamping space; The support column (502) can be movably inserted into the busbar, and is used to form gravity support for the busbar from a position close to the upper edge of the busbar when the busbar is in a vertical state.

4. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two clamping arms (2021) each comprise a connecting arm section (2024) and a clamping arm section (2025); The clamping arm section (2025) is connected to the connecting arm section (2024) and is provided with a positioning tooth (2023) that contacts and abuts against the busbar; One end of the positioning tooth (2023) away from the clamping arm section (2025) is provided with a positioning slot (2026) for the edge of the busbar to be clamped into.

5. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second clamping mechanism (203) comprises a second clamping drive mechanism (2031), a movable pressing block (2032) and a fixed pressing block (2033); The second clamping drive mechanism (2031) is installed on the clamping arm (2021) and is connected to the movable pressing block (2032), and is used to drive the movable pressing block (2032) to move so as to form a pressure against the busbar; The fixed pressing block (2033) is fixed on one of the clamping arms (2021), and forms a second clamping space for clamping the busbar between the fixed pressing block (2033) and the movable pressing block (2032).

6. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed pressing block (2033) is provided with a positioning protrusion (2034) which is inserted into a groove at the edge of the busbar.

7. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turning device (300) comprises a turning bracket (301) and a turning driving mechanism (302); The clamping device (200) is pivotally connected to the flip bracket (301); The flipping driving mechanism (302) is installed on the flipping bracket (301) and is connected to the clamping device (200) to drive the clamping device (200) to flip.

8. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a flip sensing component (401), a distance measuring component (402) and a visual component (403); The flip sensing component (401) is used to detect the flip angle of the clamping device (200); The distance measuring component (402) is used to detect the distance between the clamping device (200) and the busbar to be clamped or to detect the distance between the clamping device (200) and the battery to be installed; The visual component (403) is used to obtain the image information of the installation surface of the battery to be installed.

9. The automatic busbar installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation drive device (100) comprises a horizontal displacement drive mechanism (101) and a vertical displacement drive mechanism (102); The vertical displacement driving mechanism (102) is connected to the clamping device (200) and the flipping device (300) and is used to drive the clamping device (200) and the flipping device (300) to move vertically; The horizontal displacement driving mechanism (101) is connected to the vertical displacement driving mechanism (102) and is used to drive the vertical displacement driving mechanism (102) to move horizontally.

10. A method for automatically installing a busbar, characterized in that: The automatic busbar installation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 comprises the following steps: Installing a driving device (100) to drive the clamping device (200) to move to a preset loading station; The clamping device (200) clamps the busbar in the preset loading station; The installation drive device (100) drives the clamping device (200) clamping the busbar to move to a preset installation position. Bit; The flipping device (300) drives the clamping device (200) to flip so that the busbar in the preset installation station is in a vertical state parallel to the installation surface of the battery to be installed; The installation drive device (100) drives the clamping device (200) to move, so as to install the busbar on the installation surface of the battery to be installed.

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