A feeding assembly and a gluing machine

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a feeding assembly and a gluing machine, relates to the technical field of photovoltaic modules, and can adapt to the conveying of frames with different lengths. The feeding assembly comprises a rack, feeding components and a driving device. The number of the feeding components is multiple, the feeding components comprise multiple feeding assemblies which are sequentially and spacedly arranged, when a frame is located on the feeding components, the frame is arranged across the multiple feeding assemblies of the feeding components, the direction in which the multiple feeding assemblies are sequentially and spacedly arranged is a first direction, the first direction intersects with the up-down direction, and in all the feeding components, at least one feeding assembly of each feeding component is located between any two feeding assemblies in the remaining feeding components; the number of the driving components is multiple, the driving components drive the multiple feeding assemblies of the corresponding feeding components to move synchronously, and the direction in which the feeding assemblies move intersects with the plane formed by the first direction and the up-down direction. The feeding assembly in the embodiment of the present application is used for conveying the frame of a photovoltaic module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic module technology, and in particular to a feeding assembly and a glue applicator. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of photovoltaic modules, an adhesive applicator is needed to apply adhesive to the frame. The feeding component in the adhesive applicator is used to support and transport the frame. However, in related technologies, a single feeding component of the adhesive applicator cannot adapt to the transport of frames of different lengths. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide a feeding assembly and a glue applicator to accommodate the conveying of borders of different lengths.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this application provides a feeding assembly for conveying the frame of a photovoltaic module, comprising:

[0005] frame;

[0006] Multiple feeding components are provided, each configured to independently convey the frame. Each feeding component includes multiple feeding elements arranged at intervals. When the frame is located on a feeding component, it spans across the multiple feeding elements of that component. The multiple feeding elements are arranged at intervals in a first direction, which intersects with the vertical direction. Each feeding element is movably mounted on a frame and configured to rise or fall. In all feeding components, at least one feeding element of each feeding component is located between any two feeding elements of the remaining feeding components.

[0007] There are multiple driving components, and each driving component is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with a feeding component. The driving component is configured to drive multiple feeding components corresponding to the feeding components to move synchronously. The direction in which the driving component drives the feeding components to move is a second direction. The plane formed by the first direction and the up and down direction intersects with the second direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes:

[0009] A locking device configured to lock or release the frame when the frame is located on the feeding component, the frame spanning within the locking device of a plurality of the feeding assemblies; and

[0010] The conveying device is configured to drive the locking device to rise or fall, and the driving component is configured to drive a plurality of the conveying devices corresponding to the feeding component to move synchronously along the second direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the conveying device includes a sliding member and a lifting drive member. Each drive member drives all the sliding members corresponding to the feeding member to move synchronously. The drive member includes a guide assembly and a drive assembly. The guide assembly includes multiple guide rails, each corresponding to a sliding member. The sliding member is slidably connected to the guide rail. The guide rail extends along the second direction and is disposed on the frame. The drive assembly includes a drive device and multiple transmission devices driven and connected to the drive device. Each transmission device is connected to a corresponding sliding member to drive the corresponding sliding member to move. The drive device is configured to drive the multiple transmission devices to make all the sliding members corresponding to the feeding member move synchronously. The lifting drive member is disposed on the sliding member, and the locking device is disposed at the output end of the lifting drive member.

[0012] Furthermore, the transmission device includes:

[0013] Flexible element, connected to the feeding assembly; and

[0014] A drive wheel is rotatably connected to the frame, and a flexible member is wound around the drive wheel. There are multiple drive wheels, one of which is drivenly connected to the drive device and located on one side of the frame along the second direction, and another drive wheel is located on the other side of the frame along the second direction. The drive device is configured to drive the drive wheel connected to it to rotate.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking device includes:

[0016] A support is provided on the conveying device;

[0017] A first locking element is provided on the support;

[0018] A locking drive component is disposed on the support; and

[0019] The second locking member is connected to the output end of the locking drive member. When the frame is supported on the support, the output end of the locking drive member is configured to drive the second locking member to move closer to or away from the first locking member to lock or release the frame.

[0020] Furthermore, at least one of the feeding components has multiple locking devices, the arrangement direction of the multiple locking devices intersects with the first direction, and the multiple locking devices respectively lock multiple corresponding frames.

[0021] Furthermore, the feeding component can transport the frame edges of different lengths, with the longer frame edges being long frame edges and the shorter frame edges being short frame edges;

[0022] Each feeding component has at least three feeding assemblies. Among the multiple feeding assemblies that jointly feed the long frame, the distance between the two feeding assemblies with the largest span along the first direction is the first distance. Among the multiple feeding assemblies that jointly feed the short frame, the distance between the two feeding assemblies with the largest span along the first direction is the second distance. The first distance is greater than the second distance.

[0023] Furthermore, among the multiple feeding components of the feeding component, the two feeding components with the largest span along the first direction are configured to jointly convey the long frame.

[0024] A second aspect of this application provides a glue applicator, the glue applicator comprising:

[0025] The feeding assembly described above; and

[0026] The glue-applying mechanism is connected to the frame. When the feeding component transports the frame to a first preset position, the glue-applying mechanism is configured to apply glue to the frame.

[0027] Furthermore, the glue application mechanism includes a U-shaped frame and a glue valve. The U-shaped frame includes a first part and two second parts. One second part is located at one end of the first part, and the other second part is located at the other end of the first part. The frame includes multiple frames, which are arranged vertically and fixed to each other. The geometric shape formed by the frames intersects the direction of gravity. Each second part spans the multiple frames and is detachably connected to the frames. The glue valve is used to release glue. The glue valve is movably connected to the first part. When the feeding component transports the frame to the first preset position, the glue valve can move along the extension direction of the frame.

[0028] Furthermore, there are multiple adhesive application mechanisms, which are arranged along the second direction.

[0029] Furthermore, the glue applicator also includes a straightening mechanism, which comprises:

[0030] A receiving device is disposed on one side of the frame along the second direction. The receiving device is located in the gap between the plurality of feeding components. The receiving device is configured to be able to move up and down. When the receiving device moves upward, the receiving device can lift the frame located on the feeding component and drive the frame to move upward.

[0031] A pushing device, when the receiving device is in its highest position, is configured to push one end of the frame to adjust the frame to a second preset position.

[0032] The feeding assembly provided in this application includes multiple feeding components in each feeding part. These multiple feeding components can move synchronously along a second direction, allowing the frame spanning across the multiple feeding components to move along the second direction, thus realizing the conveying of the frame. By using feeding components with different spans to convey frames of different lengths, it can adapt to the conveying of frames of different lengths. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of the glue applicator in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden feeding mechanism of the glue applicator in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural diagram of the feeding assembly installed on the frame in an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a second-view structural diagram of the feeding assembly installed on the frame in an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive application mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a first-view structural diagram of the corrective mechanism installed on the frame in an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the corrective mechanism installed on the frame from a second perspective in an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 12 Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0045] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 2. Feeding mechanism; 21. Slide rail; 22. Receiving device; 23. Blocking device; 24. Feeding and unloading device; 31. Frame; 311. Crossbeam; 312. Feeding component; 321. Feeding assembly; 321. Locking device; 3211. Support; 32111. First locking element; 32112. Second locking element; 32113. Locking drive element; 32114. Conveying device; 32122. Sliding element; 32121. Lifting drive element; 32122. ; Supporting beam 32123; Guide rail 34; Transmission device 35; Flexible component 351; Transmission wheel 352; Glue application mechanism 4; U-shaped frame 41; First part 411; Second part 412; Glue valve 42; Glue application shaft 43; Glue valve drive component 44; Alignment mechanism 5; Supporting device 51; Translation component 511; Clamping device 512; Pushing device 52; Telescopic device 521; Push plate 522; Limiting component 53; First direction 6; Up and down direction 7; Second direction 8. Detailed Implementation

[0046] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments in this application, "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," orientation, or positional relationship are based on the appendix. Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are intended only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0048] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0049] This application provides a glue applicator. Please refer to the following embodiments. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The adhesive applicator is used to apply adhesive to the frame 1 of a photovoltaic module, and includes a feeding assembly and an adhesive applicator 4. The feeding assembly transports the frame 1 to a first preset position, and the adhesive applicator 4 is configured to apply adhesive to the frame 1.

[0050] Please refer to the feeding assembly in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4It includes a frame 31, a feeding component 32 and a drive component. The feeding components 32 are multiple in number, each feeding component 32 is configured to independently convey the frame 1. Each feeding component 32 includes multiple feeding assemblies 321 arranged sequentially at intervals. When the frame 1 is located on the feeding component 32, the frame 1 spans the multiple feeding assemblies 321 of the feeding component 32. The multiple feeding assemblies 321 are arranged sequentially at intervals in the first direction 6, which intersects with the vertical direction 7. The feeding assemblies 321 are movably mounted on the frame 31 and are configured to rise or fall. In all feeding components 32, at least one feeding assembly 321 of each feeding component 32 is located between any two feeding assemblies 321 of the other feeding components 32. The driving components are multiple in number, and the driving components are arranged one-to-one with the feeding components 32. The driving components are configured to drive the multiple feeding assemblies 321 of the corresponding feeding component 32 to move synchronously. The driving components drive the feeding assemblies 321 to move in the second direction 8. The plane formed by the first direction 6 and the vertical direction 7 intersects with the second direction 8. In this structural form, each feeding component 32 includes multiple feeding assemblies 321. These multiple feeding assemblies 321 can move synchronously along the second direction 8, allowing the frame 1 spanning across the multiple feeding assemblies 321 to move along the second direction 8, thus realizing the conveying of the frame 1. By using feeding assemblies 321 with different spans to convey frame 1 of different lengths, the feeding component 32 can adapt to conveying frame 1 of different lengths. At least one feeding assembly 321 of each feeding component 32 is located between any two feeding assemblies 321 of the other feeding components 32, that is, two adjacent feeding assemblies 321 may not belong to the same feeding component 32. The multiple feeding components 32 are staggered together, which can make the space occupied by all feeding components 32 smaller, thereby making the structure of the glue applicator compact. During the process of the feeding assembly receiving the frame 1, the frame 1 may span multiple feeding components 32. To avoid the other feeding components 32 affecting the movement of the frame 1 when one feeding component 32 is conveying it, the feeding assembly 321 is configured to rise or fall. When the frame 1 spans multiple feeding components 32, the multiple feeding components 321 of one feeding component 32 are positioned higher than the multiple feeding components 321 of the other feeding components 32. This ensures that the frame 1 only contacts the multiple feeding components 321 of one feeding component 32, while maintaining a certain distance from the feeding components 321 of the other feeding components 32. This prevents the other feeding components 32 from affecting the movement of the frame 1 when one feeding component 32 is conveying it, and ensures that the feeding components 32 do not interfere with each other. Furthermore, since there are multiple feeding components 32, during the process of applying glue to the frame 1 on one feeding component 32, another feeding component 32 can receive or unload the material, thus enabling the glue applicator to have high working efficiency.In addition, since the feeding components 321 of the multiple feeding parts 32 are arranged at intervals, the feeding components 321 of different feeding parts 32 will not interfere with each other during the reciprocating motion.

[0051] Specifically, there are multiple feeding components 32. During the gluing process on the frame 1 of the first feeding component 32, before the second feeding component 32, carrying the un-glued frame 1, moves to the first preset position, and after the first feeding component 32 has finished gluing and moves away from the gluing position to the unloading position, the un-glued frame 1 on the second feeding component 32 moves to the first preset position for gluing. After the first feeding component 32 finishes unloading and returns to the receiving position, the second feeding component 32, carrying the glued frame 1, moves to the unloading position for unloading. This process is repeated, with multiple feeding components 32 working collaboratively, resulting in high working efficiency for the gluing machine. Because the feeding assemblies 321 of the multiple feeding components 32 are spaced apart, the feeding assemblies 321 of different feeding components 32 will not interfere with each other during reciprocating motion.

[0052] It should be noted that unloading refers to removing the frame 1 on the feeding component 32.

[0053] It should be noted that receiving refers to placing the frame 1 on the feeding component 32.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 There are two feeding components 32. With this structure, the two feeding components 32 can work together to make the glue applicator more efficient, while also taking up less space and making the glue applicator more compact.

[0055] In one embodiment, the number of feeding components 32 is three or more. This structural configuration allows the multiple feeding components 32 to work collaboratively, resulting in high efficiency for the glue applicator.

[0056] Specifically, during the gluing process on the frame 1 of the first feeding component 32, the second feeding component 32, carrying the un-glued frame 1, moves to the gluing position. Once the gluing on the frame 1 of the first feeding component 32 is complete and it moves from the gluing position to the unloading position, the un-glued frame 1 on the second feeding component 32 moves to the gluing position for gluing. While the frame 1 on the second feeding component 32 is being glued, the third feeding component 32, carrying the un-glued frame 1, moves to the gluing position. Once the first feeding component 32 has finished unloading and is returning to the receiving position, the second feeding component 32, carrying the glued frame 1, moves to the unloading position for unloading, while the un-glued frame 1 on the third feeding component 32 moves to the gluing position for gluing. This process is repeated, with multiple feeding components working together, which greatly improves gluing efficiency.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The first direction 6 is perpendicular to the vertical direction 7. This structural form allows the multiple feeding components 321 to support the frame 1 more stably.

[0058] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 The second direction 8 is perpendicular to the vertical direction 7. This structural form allows for a smoother conveying process of multiple feeding components 321 to the frame 1.

[0059] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 The first direction 6 is perpendicular to the second direction 8.

[0060] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 The first direction 6, the second direction 8, and the up and down direction 7 form a Cartesian coordinate system.

[0061] It should be noted that the vertical direction 7 is parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0062] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In any two feeding components 32, the feeding assembly 321 of one feeding component 32 is arranged adjacent to the corresponding feeding assembly 321 of the other feeding component 32. With this structure, the space occupied by all the feeding assemblies 321 of the feeding components 32 arranged along the first direction 6 is relatively small.

[0063] In one embodiment, the multiple feeding components 321 of each feeding component 32 are spaced apart. This structural form makes the feeding component 32 support the frame 1 more stably, and the multiple feeding components 32 will not interfere with each other during reciprocating movement.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The feeding component 32 can transport frame 1 of different lengths.

[0065] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The longer border 1 is called the long border, and the shorter border 1 is called the short border. Each feeding component 32 has at least three feeding assemblies 321. Among the multiple feeding assemblies 321 that jointly convey the long border, the distance between the two feeding assemblies 321 with the largest span along the first direction 6 is the first distance. Among the multiple feeding assemblies 321 that jointly convey the short border, the distance between the two feeding assemblies 321 with the largest span along the first direction 6 is the second distance. The first distance is greater than the second distance. This structural form allows the feeding component 32 to stably support borders 1 of different lengths.

[0066] It should be noted that the terms "longer long border" and "smaller short border" refer to the length of the long border relative to the length of the short border.

[0067] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Among the multiple feeding components 321 of the feeding unit 32, the two feeding components 321 with the largest span along the first direction 6 are configured to jointly convey the long frame. With this structural form, the multiple feeding components 321 of each feeding unit 32 occupy less space in the first direction 6, thus making the structure of the glue applicator compact.

[0068] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Each feeding component 32 has four feeding assemblies 321. Among the four feeding assemblies 321, the two feeding assemblies 321 that jointly convey the short frame along the first direction 6 are located between the two feeding assemblies 321 that jointly convey the long frame.

[0069] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In each feeding component 32, all feeding assemblies 321 are configured to jointly convey the long frame. This structural configuration allows the feeding component 32 to provide relatively stable support for the long frame. Specifically, when the frame 1 is located on the feeding component 32, and the long frame spans the feeding assembly 321 used for conveying the short frame, a locking device 3211 or similar structure can be provided at a corresponding position on the feeding assembly 321 to convey the long frame, thereby providing better support for the long frame.

[0070] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The feeding assembly 321 includes a locking device 3211 and a conveying device 3212. The locking device 3211 is configured to lock or release the frame 1. When the frame 1 is located on the feeding component 32, the frame 1 spans within the locking devices 3211 of multiple feeding assemblies 321. The conveying device 3212 is configured to drive the locking device 3211 to rise or fall, and the driving component is configured to drive multiple conveying devices 3212 corresponding to the feeding component 32 to move synchronously along the second direction 8. With this mechanism, the conveying device 3212 can drive the locking device 3211 to move along the second direction 8 to realize the conveying of the frame 1. During the conveying of the frame 1, the locking device 3211 can lock the frame 1, preventing the frame 1 from undergoing large-scale displacement due to vibration or other reasons. In addition, the conveying device 3212 can drive the locking device 3211 to rise or fall, which can prevent the locking mechanisms of different feeding components 32 from interfering with each other during the conveying of the frame 1.

[0071] Specifically, first, all locking devices 3211 are in the loose state; then, multiple conveying devices 3212 rise or fall, so that all locking devices 3211 of one feeding component 32 are higher than the locking devices 3211 of the other feeding components 32; next, the frame 1 is placed into the higher locking devices 3211, in which case the lower locking devices 3211 do not contact the frame 1; finally, the locking device 3211 containing the frame 1 is locked, and the frame 1 is conveyed, and the other locking devices 3211 do not affect the conveying of the frame 1, that is, the different feeding components 32 do not interfere with each other during the movement.

[0072] It should be noted that the ability of the feeding component 321 to rise or fall can be either a part of the feeding component 321 that can rise or fall, or the entire feeding component 321 that can rise or fall.

[0073] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 4The locking device 3211 includes a support 32111, a first locking member 32112, a second locking member 32113, and a locking drive member 32114. The support 32111 is mounted on the conveying device 3212, the first locking member 32112 is mounted on the support 32111, the locking drive member 32114 is mounted on the support 32111, and the second locking member 32113 is connected to the output end of the locking drive member 32114. When the frame 1 is supported on the support 32111, the output end of the locking drive member 32114 is configured to drive the second locking member 32113 closer to or further away from the first locking member 32112 to lock or release the frame 1. With this structure, the support 32111, mounted on the conveying device 3212, supports the frame 1, making the feeding assembly 321's support of the frame 1 more stable. The locking device 3211 can lock and release the frame 1 on the one hand, and provide relatively stable support for the frame 1 on the other hand, so that the frame 1 is relatively stable during the conveying process.

[0074] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 4 The support 32111 and / or the first locking member 32112 and / or the second locking member 32113 are plate-shaped structures. This structural form makes the locking device 3211 more secure in locking and supporting the frame 1.

[0075] In one embodiment, the support 32111 is welded to the first locking member 32112, integrally formed, or detachably connected.

[0076] In one embodiment, the detachable connection between the support 32111 and the first locking member 32112 can be a screw connection, bolt connection, stud connection, or snap-fit ​​connection, etc.

[0077] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 4 The locking drive component 32114 is a power cylinder. The cylinder body of the power cylinder is mounted on the base, and the piston rod of the power cylinder is connected to the second locking component 32113 to drive the second locking component 32113 to move closer to or away from the first locking component 32112.

[0078] In one embodiment, the locking drive 32114 is a lead screw slide, belt slide, linear motor slide, or rack and pinion slide, etc.

[0079] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 At least one feeding component 321 has multiple locking devices 3211, and the arrangement direction of the multiple locking devices 3211 intersects with the first direction 6. The multiple locking devices 3211 lock multiple corresponding frame 1 respectively. This structure enables the feeding component 32 to carry multiple frame 1 for conveying, thereby improving the working efficiency of the glue applicator.

[0080] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Multiple locking devices 3211 of the same feeding assembly 321 are arranged along the second direction 8.

[0081] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The arrangement direction of the multiple locking devices 3211 of the same feeding assembly 321 is perpendicular to the first direction 6.

[0082] In one embodiment, the locking device 3211 may also be an electromagnet connected to a power source.

[0083] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Along the first direction 6, in the two feeding assemblies 321 with the largest span of each feeding component 32, the number of locking devices 3211 in each feeding assembly 321 is the same as the number of long borders conveyed by the feeding component 32. The locking devices 3211 of one feeding assembly 321 and the corresponding locking devices 3211 of the other feeding assembly 321 are configured to jointly lock one long border. In the at least two feeding assemblies 321 of each feeding component 32 for conveying short borders, the number of locking devices 3211 in each feeding assembly 321 is the same as the total number of borders 1 that the feeding component 32 can convey. In all the feeding assemblies 321 of the feeding component 32, each long border conveyed by the feeding component 32 is locked by at least one locking device 3211 of each feeding assembly 321. With this structure, each feeding assembly 321 of the feeding component 32 has a locking device 3211 for jointly locking one long border, thus providing better support for the long border.

[0084] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The feeding component 32 is capable of conveying two long sidewalls and two short sidewalls. In the two feeding components 321 with the largest span along the first direction 6, each feeding component 321 has two locking devices 3211. In the at least two feeding components 321 used to convey the short sidewalls, each feeding component 321 has four locking devices 3211.

[0085] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The conveying device 3212 includes a sliding member 32121 and a lifting drive member 32122. Each drive member drives all sliding members 32121 of the corresponding feeding member 32 to move synchronously. The drive member includes a guide assembly and a drive assembly. The guide assembly includes multiple guide rails 34, which are arranged one-to-one with the sliding members 32121. The sliding members 32121 are slidably connected to the guide rails 34. The guide rails 34 extend along the second direction 8 and are arranged on the frame 31. The drive assembly includes a drive device (not shown) and multiple transmission devices 35 that are driven and connected to the drive device. Each transmission device 35 is connected to the corresponding sliding member 32121 to drive the corresponding sliding member 32121 to move. One drive device is configured to drive multiple transmission devices 35 to make all sliding members 32121 of the corresponding feeding member 32 move synchronously. The lifting drive member 32122 is arranged on the sliding member 32121. The locking device 3211 is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive member 32122. With this structure, the lifting drive 32122 can drive the locking device 3211 to rise or fall. The lifting drive 32122 is disposed on the sliding member 32121, and the sliding member 32121 can drive the lifting drive 32122 to move along the second direction 8, thereby driving the locking device 3211 to move along the second direction 8.

[0086] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The lifting drive component 32122 is a power cylinder, with its cylinder body mounted on the sliding component 32121. The locking device 3211 is mounted on the piston rod of the power cylinder. The piston rod of the power cylinder can drive the locking device 3211 to move up and down.

[0087] In one embodiment, the lifting drive 32122 can be a lead screw slide, a belt slide, a linear motor slide, or a rack and pinion slide, etc.

[0088] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 4 The conveying device 3212 also includes a receiving beam 32123, which is located at the output end of the lifting drive 32122, and multiple locking devices 3211 are located on the receiving beam 32123 along the extension direction of the receiving beam 32123.

[0089] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5The transmission device 35 includes a flexible element 351 and a transmission wheel 352. The flexible element 351 is connected to the feeding assembly 321; the transmission wheel 352 is rotatably connected to the frame 31, and the flexible element 351 is wound around the transmission wheel 352. There are multiple transmission wheels 352. One transmission wheel 352 is driven and connected to the drive device and is located on one side of the frame 31 along the second direction 8, and another transmission wheel 352 is located on the other side of the frame 31 along the second direction 8. The drive device is configured to drive the transmission wheel 352 connected to the drive device to rotate. With this structure, the transmission wheel 352 drives the flexible element 351 to move along the second direction 8, so that the flexible element 351 drives the feeding assembly 321 to move.

[0090] In one embodiment, the flexible element 351 may be a conveyor belt, chain, or rope.

[0091] In one embodiment, the flexible member 351 and the transmission wheel 352 can be connected by either friction or meshing.

[0092] In one embodiment, the number of drive wheels 352 is two.

[0093] In one embodiment, the transmission device 35 may also be a long-distance ball screw mechanism or a gear rack mechanism, etc.

[0094] In one embodiment, the drive device includes a motor and a common shaft. The motor drives the common shaft to rotate, and the common shaft drives multiple transmission devices 35 to move all the sliding parts 32121 of the corresponding feeding component 32 synchronously. With this structure, multiple transmission devices 35 can be driven by a single motor to achieve the purpose of synchronous movement of the sliding parts 32121, making the equipment structure more compact.

[0095] In one embodiment, the motor can drive the common shaft to rotate via belt drive, chain drive, or gear drive.

[0096] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 The number of glue-applying mechanisms 4 is multiple, and these multiple glue-applying mechanisms 4 are arranged along the second direction 8. With this structure, the multiple glue-applying mechanisms 4 can apply glue to multiple frames 1 separately, thereby improving the working efficiency of the glue-applying machine.

[0097] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 The number of gluing mechanisms 4 is the same as the number of frame 1 that each feeding component 32 can carry, and each gluing mechanism 4 can apply glue to the corresponding frame 1.

[0098] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8The glue application mechanism 4 includes a U-shaped frame 41 and a glue valve 42. The U-shaped frame 41 includes a first part 411 and two second parts 412. One second part 412 is located at one end of the first part 411, and the other second part 412 is located at the other end of the first part 411. The frame 31 includes multiple frames 311, which are arranged vertically 7 and fixed to each other. The geometric shape formed by the frames 311 intersects the direction of gravity. Each second part 412 spans multiple frames 311 and is detachably connected to the frames 311. The glue valve 42 is used to release glue and is movably connected to the first part 411. When the feeding component 32 conveys the frame 1 to the first preset position, the glue valve 42 can move along the extension direction of the frame 1. With this structure, each second part 412 spans multiple frames 311, making the detachable connection between the U-shaped frame 41 and the frame 31 reliable. The glue valve 42 is detachably connected to the frame 31 via the U-shaped frame 41, allowing the operator to easily add or remove the U-shaped frame 41 on the frame 31 to control the number of glue valves 42 according to the actual operation.

[0099] Understandably, when the second part 412 is connected to only one frame 311, the reliability of the connection between the U-shaped frame 41 and the frame 31 is low. To improve the reliability of the connection between the U-shaped frame 41 and the frame 31, each pair of adjacent U-shaped frames 41 can be connected to each other by connecting beams or the like. However, connecting multiple U-shaped frames 41 together makes it inconvenient to remove a single U-shaped frame 41 from the frame 31, and at least two U-shaped frames 41 need to be installed on the frame 31, which makes it inconvenient for operators to control the number of glue valves 42.

[0100] It should be noted that the adhesive valve 42 is used to release the adhesive liquid.

[0101] It should be noted that frame 311 is a circumferentially closed hollow structure.

[0102] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 The central axis of the geometric figure enclosed by frame 311 is parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0103] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 Multiple frames 311 are distributed at intervals. This structural form makes the force on the second part 412 more balanced.

[0104] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 There are two frames 311. This structural form can save materials in the manufacture of the frame 31.

[0105] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7The frame 31 also includes multiple crossbeams 312, which are arranged within the frame 311 along the second direction 8. The multiple crossbeams 312 are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the second direction 8, and the guide rails 34 are arranged on the crossbeams 312.

[0106] It should be noted that "within frame 311" refers to the geometric shape enclosed by frame 311.

[0107] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The glue application mechanism 4 also includes a glue application shaft 43 and a glue valve drive 44. The glue application shaft 43 is disposed on the first part 411, and the glue valve 42 is slidably connected to the glue application shaft 43. The glue valve drive 44 can drive the glue valve 42 to move along the glue application shaft 43.

[0108] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The extension direction of the adhesive coating shaft 43 is the same as the extension direction of the first part 411.

[0109] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The glue applicator also includes a straightening mechanism 5, which comprises a receiving device 51 and a pushing device 52. The receiving device 51 is located on one side of the frame 31 along the second direction 8, in the gap between multiple feeding components 321. The receiving device 51 is configured to move up and down. When the receiving device 51 moves upward, it can lift the frame 1 located on the feeding component 321 and drive the frame 1 upward. When the receiving device 51 is at its highest position, the pushing device 52 is configured to push one end of the frame 1 to adjust the frame 1 to a second preset position. With this structure, the upward movement of the receiving device 51 can lift the frame 1 located on the feeding component 321 so that the frame 1 is received by the receiving device 51. When the receiving device 51 is at its highest position, the frame 1 will also be at a relatively high position, allowing the robot arm to easily grasp it for the next process. During the process of the receiving device 51 driving the frame 1 to rise, the frame 1 may shake. The pushing device 52 can push one end of the frame 1 to adjust the frame 1 to the second preset position. This can make the gripping position of the robot accurate and make the next production process proceed smoothly.

[0110] Specifically, after the frame 1 is coated with adhesive by the adhesive applicator 4, it is conveyed by the feeding assembly to the alignment mechanism 5. The alignment mechanism 5 then aligns the frame 1, and the robot arm grasps the frame 1 for the next production process. Specifically, after the feeding assembly conveys the frame 1 to the alignment mechanism 5, the receiving platform moves upward, lifting the frame 1 located on the feeding assembly 321 so that the frame 1 is received by the receiving device 51. The receiving device 51 then continues to rise to its highest position. During the upward movement of the frame 1, it often vibrates. If the robot arm directly grasps the frame 1, it may cause inaccurate grasping position, affecting the next production step. Therefore, when the receiving device 51 is at its highest position, the pushing device 52 first pushes one end of the photovoltaic module frame 1 to adjust the frame 1 to a second preset position before the robot arm grasps it, ensuring accurate grasping position.

[0111] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The receiving device 51 includes a translating member 511 and a clamping device 512. The translating member 511 can move up and down, and the clamping device 512 is disposed on the translating member 511. When the frame 1 is received by the receiving device 51, the frame 1 is located inside the clamping device 512, and the clamping direction of the clamping device 512 intersects the pushing direction of the pushing device 52. With this structure, the pushing device 52 and the clamping device 512 can adjust the position of the frame 1 in two directions.

[0112] Specifically, when the translation member 511 rises, the frame 1 falls into the clamping device 512. When the translation member 511 rises to its highest position, the pushing device 52 pushes the frame 1 to adjust the position of the frame 1 in the pushing direction. Then the clamping device 512 locks the translation member 511 to adjust it in the second direction 8.

[0113] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The clamping direction of the clamping device 512 is perpendicular to the pushing direction of the pushing device 52. This structure allows for relatively precise adjustment of the position of the frame 1.

[0114] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The pushing direction of the pushing device 52 is parallel to the extension direction of the frame 1.

[0115] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The translation component 511 is provided with multiple clamping devices 512. When the frame 1 is received by the receiving device 51, the multiple frame 1 are respectively located in the corresponding clamping device 512.

[0116] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10The translation member 511 has a rod-shaped structure, and multiple clamping devices 512 are arranged along the extension direction of the translation member 511.

[0117] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The receiving device 51 includes multiple translation members 511, each of which is equipped with a clamping device 512. The multiple translation members 511 are distributed along the clamping first direction 6. When the frame 1 is received by the receiving device 51, the frame 1 spans the clamping devices 512 on the multiple translation members 511. With this structure, the receiving device 51 provides a more stable support for the frame 1.

[0118] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 Multiple translation components 511 are distributed at intervals.

[0119] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The pushing device 52 includes a telescopic device 521 and a push plate 522. One end of the telescopic device 521 is connected to the frame 31 and the other end is connected to the push plate 522. The telescopic device 521 is configured to extend and retract to drive the push plate 522 to push one end of the photovoltaic module frame 1.

[0120] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The telescopic device 521 is a power cylinder, the cylinder body of which is connected to the frame 31, and the piston rod of which is connected to the push plate 522. With this structure, the extension and retraction of the piston rod of the power cylinder can drive the push plate 522 to move closer to and further away from one end of the frame 1.

[0121] In one embodiment, the telescopic device 521 can be a lead screw slide, a belt slide, a linear motor slide, or a rack and pinion slide, etc.

[0122] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The correction mechanism 5 also includes a limiting member 53, which is fixed to the frame 31. When the pushing device 52 pushes one end of the frame 1, the limiting member 53 can abut against the other end of the frame 1 to restrict the movement of the frame 1. This structure can prevent the pushing member from pushing the frame 1 too far.

[0123] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The pushing device 52 is configured to move up and down.

[0124] In one embodiment, a pushing device 52 is provided on both sides. One pushing device 52 can push one end of the frame 1, and the other pushing device 52 can push the other end of the frame 1. This structure allows for more precise control over the position of the frame 1.

[0125] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The feeding component 32 can support multiple frames 1, and the pushing device 52 can support multiple frames 1. The multiple pushing devices 52 are distributed along the second direction 8, and the multiple pushing devices 52 can push one end of the corresponding multiple frames 1.

[0126] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The glue applicator also includes a feeding mechanism 2, which includes a slide 21, a receiving device 22, and a blocking device 23. The slide 21 is disposed on the other side of the frame 31 in a second direction opposite to the receiving device 51. The slide 21 has an inlet end and an outlet end, with the inlet end located above the outlet end. The frame 1 is configured to enter the slide 21 from the inlet end and exit the slide 21 from the outlet end. The receiving device 22 is configured to receive the frame 1 exiting the slide 21, and the frame 1 received by the receiving device 22 is configured to be in contact with the receiving device 22. The receiving device 22 has a fixed part and a movable part. The movable part can move up and down relative to the fixed part. When the movable part moves down, the frame 1 received by the receiving device 22 falls onto the feeding component 32. The blocking device 23 is disposed at the outlet end and can extend or retract to block or allow the frame 1 to pass. In this structural configuration, the frame 1 located on the slide 21 slides from the feed end to the discharge end under the action of gravity. When the blocking device 23 is fully extended, the frame 1 located at the discharge end is blocked by the blocking device 23 and cannot fall further, and the frame 1 is stored in the slide 21. When the blocking device 23 is fully retracted, the frame 1 located at the discharge end will continue to fall onto the receiving device 22. Since the frame 1 falling onto the receiving device 22 is in contact with the receiving device 22, when the movable part falls, the frame 1 located on the receiving device 22 will flip under the action of gravity and fall onto the feeding component 32.

[0127] During the operation of the glue applicator, the frame 1 is first placed on the feeding component 32 by the unloading mechanism 2. The feeding component 32 transports the frame 1 to a position close to the glue applicator. The glue applicator applies glue to the frame 1 located on the feeding assembly. After the frame 1 is glued, it is transported by the feeding assembly to a position close to the alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism adjusts the position of the frame 1. Then, the frame 1 is picked up by a mechanical claw and other mechanisms for the next process.

[0128] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12The slide 21 can accommodate multiple frame pieces 1. The feeding mechanism 2 also includes a blocking and releasing device 24, which is located outside the slide 21. The blocking and releasing device 24 is configured to extend into the slide 21 or retract to block or release some of the frame pieces 1 located on the slide 21. With this structure, when the blocking and releasing device 24 extends into the slide 21, both ends of the blocking and releasing device 24 can be inserted into the corresponding frame pieces 1 from both ends. The frame pieces 1 inserted by the blocking and releasing device 24 and the frame pieces 1 above the blocking and releasing device 24 are blocked, while the frame pieces 1 located below the blocking and releasing device 24 can fall down, so that multiple frame pieces 1 can fall onto the receiving device 22 one by one or several at a time.

[0129] Specifically, firstly, the blocking device 23 extends, storing multiple frame pieces 1 within the slide rail 21; then, the feeding device 24 extends into the slide rail 21; next, the blocking device 23 retracts, blocking the frame pieces 1 inserted by the feeding device 24 and those above the feeding device 24, while the frame pieces 1 below the feeding device 24 fall; then, the blocking device 23 extends, the feeding device 24 retracts, and the frame pieces 1 within the slide rail 21 fall to the blocking device 23; then, the feeding device 24 extends again. Repeating these actions, the cooperation between the feeding device 24 and the blocking device 23 allows multiple frame pieces 1 to fall one by one or several at a time onto the receiving device 22.

[0130] In one embodiment, the material release device 24 can move to the discharge end along the extension direction of the slide 21. With this structure, when the frame 1 located below the material release device 24 falls onto the receiving device 22, the material release device 24 can move to the discharge end and then retract, avoiding a large impact of the frame 1 located in the slide 21 on the blocking device 23.

[0131] It should be noted that the extension direction of the slide 21 is from the feed end to the discharge end.

[0132] In one embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 There are multiple feeding mechanisms 2, which are arranged along the second direction. Multiple locking devices are provided on the conveying device. When the feeding mechanism 2 is in the open state, the frame 1 located in the multiple feeding mechanisms 2 can fall into the corresponding multiple locking devices.

[0133] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A feeding assembly, characterized in that, The frame used to transport photovoltaic modules includes: frame; Multiple feeding components are provided, each configured to independently convey the frame. Each feeding component includes multiple feeding elements arranged at intervals. When the frame is located on a feeding component, it spans across the multiple feeding elements of that component. The multiple feeding elements are arranged at intervals in a first direction, which intersects with the vertical direction. Each feeding element is movably mounted on a frame and configured to rise or fall. In all feeding components, at least one feeding element of each feeding component is located between any two feeding elements of the remaining feeding components. The driving component is provided in multiple ways, and each driving component is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the feeding component. The driving component is configured to drive multiple feeding components corresponding to the feeding component to move synchronously. The direction in which the driving component drives the feeding component to move is a second direction. The plane formed by the first direction and the up and down direction is intersected with the second direction. The feeding assembly includes: A locking device configured to lock or release the frame when the frame is located on the feeding component, the frame spanning within the locking device of a plurality of the feeding assemblies; and The conveying device is configured to drive the locking device to rise or fall, and the driving component is configured to drive a plurality of the conveying devices corresponding to the feeding component to move synchronously along the second direction; The locking device includes: A support is provided on the conveying device; A first locking element is disposed on the support; A locking drive component is disposed on the support; and The second locking member is connected to the output end of the locking drive member. When the frame is supported on the support, the output end of the locking drive member is configured to drive the second locking member to move closer to or away from the first locking member to lock or release the frame. The first locking member and the second locking member are disposed opposite to each other along the second direction; The conveying device includes a sliding member and a lifting drive member. Each drive member drives all the sliding members corresponding to the feeding member to move synchronously. The lifting drive member is disposed on the sliding member, and the locking device is disposed at the output end of the lifting drive member.

2. The feeding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes a guide assembly and a driving assembly. The guide assembly includes multiple guide rails, each corresponding to a sliding member. The sliding member is slidably connected to the guide rail. The guide rail extends along the second direction and is disposed on the frame. The driving assembly includes a driving device and multiple transmission devices that are drivenly connected to the driving device. Each transmission device is connected to a corresponding sliding member to drive the corresponding sliding member to move. The driving device is configured to drive the multiple transmission devices to make all the sliding members corresponding to the feeding component move synchronously.

3. The feeding assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission device includes: A flexible element connected to the feeding assembly; A drive wheel is rotatably connected to the frame, and a flexible member is wound around the drive wheel. There are multiple drive wheels, one of which is drivenly connected to the drive device and located on one side of the frame along the second direction, and another drive wheel is located on the other side of the frame along the second direction. The drive device is configured to drive the drive wheel connected to it to rotate.

4. The feeding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of locking devices of at least one of the feeding components is multiple, the arrangement direction of the multiple locking devices intersects with the first direction, and the multiple locking devices lock multiple corresponding frames respectively.

5. The feeding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The feeding component can convey the frame with different lengths, the frame with a larger length is a long frame, and the frame with a smaller length is a short frame; Each feeding component has at least three feeding assemblies. Among the multiple feeding assemblies that jointly feed the long frame, the distance between the two feeding assemblies with the largest span along the first direction is the first distance. Among the multiple feeding assemblies that jointly feed the short frame, the distance between the two feeding assemblies with the largest span along the first direction is the second distance. The first distance is greater than the second distance.

6. The feeding assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, Of the plurality of feeding components of the feeding component, the two feeding components with the largest span along the first direction are configured to jointly feed the long frame.

7. A glue applicator, characterized in that, The glue applicator includes: The feeding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6; and The glue-applying mechanism is connected to the frame. When the feeding component transports the frame to a first preset position, the glue-applying mechanism is configured to apply glue to the frame.

8. The glue applicator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The glue application mechanism includes a U-shaped frame and a glue valve. The U-shaped frame includes a first part and two second parts. One second part is located at one end of the first part, and the other second part is located at the other end of the first part. The frame includes multiple frames, which are arranged vertically and fixed to each other. The geometric shape formed by the frames intersects the direction of gravity. Each second part spans multiple frames and is detachably connected to the frames. The glue valve is used to release glue and is movably connected to the first part. When the feeding component transports the frame to the first preset position, the glue valve can move along the extension direction of the frame.

9. The glue applicator according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The number of adhesive application mechanisms is multiple, and the multiple adhesive application mechanisms are arranged along the second direction.

10. The glue applicator according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The adhesive applicator further includes a straightening mechanism, which includes: A receiving device is disposed on one side of the frame along the second direction. The receiving device is located in the gap between the plurality of feeding components. The receiving device is configured to be able to move up and down. When the receiving device moves upward, the receiving device can lift the frame located on the feeding component and drive the frame to move upward. A pushing device, when the receiving device is in its highest position, is configured to push one end of the frame to adjust the frame to a second preset position.

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