Application of AGV in new energy battery production lines

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A new energy battery factory's PACK production line has introduced six Mecalac AGVs to create a flexible PACK production line. Using AGVs for transportation not only saves employees' labor intensity and working hours but also ensures the reuse of workshop space.

Four powered rollers are placed at the head of the production line, and four call buttons are installed near the workbench, each representing the position of a roller; finished products are stacked on pallets, which are placed on the powered rollers.

 

Workflow

 

After a pallet is full of finished products, the worker presses the call button. The AGV at the waiting point travels to the call station, automatically docks with the powered roller to complete loading. The AGV transports the finished products to the elevator, signals the elevator, and the elevator stops in place, automatically opening its doors. The AGV automatically docks with the powered roller in the elevator and communicates; the AGV completes unloading and signals the elevator, then travels to the waiting point. The elevator closes and rises to the 2F, automatically opening and signaling the 2F AGV. The 2F AGV at the waiting point receives the elevator's call request, travels to the elevator, and docks with the powered roller to complete loading. The AGV leaves the elevator and signals the elevator to close, then arrives at the finished product temporary storage area to unload onto the transfer roller. The AGV travels to the waiting point or performs the next call job.

 

Product Advantages

 

The PACK assembly line uses a flexible production line, which is convenient and flexible. Six Mecalac AGV robots connect and operate with the workstations, ensuring seamless connection between processes. Each workstation is relatively independent and is linked and restricted through the MES management system to prevent omissions in work procedures.