Pallet Conveying Line Layout for Balanced Battery Cell Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional conveying logistics lines for battery production are complex and inefficient, leading to high space occupation and inconsistent production rates of different types of bare cells, which affects the overall efficiency of battery cell manufacturing.
Innovation Solution
A simplified conveying logistics line with an unloaded pallet conveying line, two loaded pallet conveying lines, a merging line, and an electrical control module that adjusts the allocation of unloaded pallets based on real-time quantities of different types of bare cells to achieve a stable and continuous production process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate conveying lines are used for different types of bare cells, then each type can be conveyed independently, but the structure becomes complex and space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate conveying lines into a single shared conveying line that handles different types of bare cells. The system uses one common conveying line with multiple workpiece manufacturing machines (first and second types) that manufacture different bare cell types, eliminating the need for separate conveying lines while maintaining the ability to convey different cell types independently through alternating distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The single unloaded pallet conveying line serves multiple functions by supplying unloaded pallets to both first and second workpiece manufacturing machines that produce different types of bare cells. This universal conveying line replaces what would traditionally require separate dedicated conveying lines for each cell type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate conveying lines are used for different types of bare cells, then each type can be conveyed independently, but space occupation becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple conveying lines into one shared unloaded pallet conveying line, significantly reducing the space required for conveying infrastructure. Instead of having parallel separate lines for different bare cell types, a single line serves all machines through alternating distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The system arranges first and second workpiece manufacturing machines in alternating sequence along the extension direction of the single unloaded pallet conveying line, utilizing linear spatial arrangement to accommodate multiple cell types without requiring additional parallel conveying paths.
3Productivity
If traditional conveying lines are used, then structure is simple, but conveying efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the allocation of unloaded pallets to different workpiece manufacturing machines based on real-time quantity information. The electrical control module monitors the quantities of first and second bare cells and dynamically controls which machines receive unloaded pallets next, optimizing conveying efficiency while using a simplified single-line structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical control module implements feedback control by monitoring real-time quantity information of bare cells produced by different machines and using this information to determine the sequence of pallet allocation. This feedback mechanism enables efficient conveying optimization without requiring complex physical infrastructure.
4Stability of the object's composition
If traditional conveying lines are used, then structure is simple, but production consistency of different bare cell types is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical control module uses feedback from real-time quantity information to maintain consistent production rates. By monitoring the quantities of first and second bare cells and adjusting pallet allocation accordingly, the system ensures that both cell types are produced at consistent, balanced rates throughout the conveying process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically balances production consistency by alternating the distribution of unloaded pallets between first and second workpiece manufacturing machines based on real-time quantities. This dynamic allocation ensures that neither machine falls behind, maintaining consistent production rates for different bare cell types.
Data Source
AI summary
A conveying logistics line includes an unloaded pallet conveying line, a first loaded pallet conveying line, a second loaded pallet conveying line, a merging conveying line, a workpiece retrieval station, and an electrical control module. The electrical control module is communicatively connected to the unloaded pallet conveying line and configured to control quantities of unloaded pallets conveyed by the unloaded pallet conveying line to each of the first workpiece manufacturing machines and each of the second workpiece manufacturing machines, based on real-time quantity information of the loaded pallets on the first loaded pallet conveying line and the second loaded pallet conveying line, where the stable conveying state includes a real-time quantity of the loaded pallets on the first loaded pallet conveying line and a real-time quantity of the loaded pallets on the second loaded pallet conveying line being within a first set range and a second set range, respectively.