Electrode Sheet Turning Mechanism Using Arc Guide and Suction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrode sheet detection processes require manual turning of the sheet for dual-sided inspection, leading to operational fatigue and reduced efficiency, especially with large detection volumes.
Innovation Solution
An automated electrode sheet turning mechanism incorporating a frame, housing with an arc-shaped guide surface, conveyor belt, driver, and stripper, which uses suction holes and a gas pump to convey and orient the sheet, allowing for automatic flipping and inspection on both sides.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual turning is used to inspect both sides of electrode sheets, then detection can be performed on both sides, but operational fatigue increases and working efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode sheet automatically turns itself through the arc-shaped guide surface mechanism. The sheet is fed horizontally, automatically arcs and flips over the guide surface, and exits horizontally for dual-sided detection without requiring manual turning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
An arc-shaped guide surface is used to enable the electrode sheet to automatically arc and flip during conveyance. The curved surface geometry causes the sheet to naturally follow the arc path and turn over, converting linear motion into rotational motion for automatic flipping.
2Productivity
If automated turning mechanism is implemented, then detection efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an arc-shaped guide surface that passively utilizes the geometry of the curve to automatically flip the electrode sheet during conveyance, avoiding the need for complex active turning mechanisms while achieving automated dual-sided detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a suction device with suction holes to hold and convey the electrode sheet through the arc-shaped guide surface. Pneumatic suction provides simple, reliable control for sheet handling without requiring complex mechanical gripping or positioning mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The mechanism enables efficient automatic turning of electrode sheets, reducing labor intensity and improving inspection efficiency by allowing continuous processing without manual intervention.
Implementation Method 1
a gas pump (70), which is for drawing a gas in the suction cavity (11)
Implementation Method 2
The conveyor belt (20) is wound on the arc-shaped guide surface (12), and seals the first suction holes (121)
Implementation Method 3
the electrode sheet falls down on the side backing onto the conveyor belt under action of the gravity of the electrode sheet
Data Source
AI summary
An electrode sheet turning mechanism includes a housing, a conveyor belt, a driver, and a stripper. The housing has a suction cavity, and forms an arc-shaped guide surface. A material feeding region and a material discharging region are formed on the arc-shaped guide surface, which is further provided with first suction holes. Second suction holes run through the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is wound on the arc-shaped guide surface, and seals the first suction holes. The driver is for driving the conveyor belt to move. The stripper is for extending to the position between the conveyor belt and the electrode sheet. In the present utility model, the electrode sheet can be automatically turned.