A device for photovoltaic panel junction box disassembly and recycling

Abstract

The application relates to a device for dismounting and recycling a junction box of a photovoltaic panel, which comprises a conveying assembly for conveying the photovoltaic panel, a mechanical arm assembly arranged above the conveying assembly and used for dismounting the junction box, and a gantry assembly arranged above the conveying assembly and used for driving the mechanical arm assembly to move, wherein the mechanical arm assembly comprises a main shovel capable of lifting, a secondary shovel capable of rotating is arranged on the main shovel, the bottom of the main shovel is flush with the bottom of the secondary shovel, the main shovel is installed on a double-shaft air cylinder assembly through a shovel connecting plate, the main shovel is driven to lift through the double-shaft air cylinder assembly, a rotating motor is arranged on the main shovel through a motor base, the secondary shovel is driven to rotate through the rotating motor, and the double-shaft air cylinder assembly is installed on a mechanical arm supporting plate. The application detects the position of the junction box by using a visual module, prevents excessive mounting by using an anti-collision sensor, and finally uses the main and secondary shovels skillfully, realizes the separation of the junction box and the back plate through the rotation and cutting of the secondary shovel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photovoltaic panel technology, and in particular to a device for disassembling and recycling photovoltaic panel junction boxes. Background Technology

[0002] When problems arise during the manufacturing process of photovoltaic (PV) modules requiring factory repair, or when PV modules need to be recycled after retirement, the junction box must be removed. Currently, the conventional procedure for removing the junction box is to manually and mechanically remove it from the module frame. However, this method damages the junction box to some extent, hinders the sorting and recycling of the module, and can also cause unnecessary damage to the PV panel backsheet, PV panel glass, and PV panel cells due to uneven force during manual removal, affecting subsequent maintenance or recycling.

[0003] Therefore, we propose a device for disassembling and recycling photovoltaic panel junction boxes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In response to the shortcomings of the existing production technology, the applicant provides a device for disassembling and recycling photovoltaic panel junction boxes. The device uses a vision module to detect the position of the junction box, uses an anti-collision sensor to prevent excessive loading, and finally cleverly uses main and auxiliary scrapers. The auxiliary scraper rotates and cuts in to separate the junction box from the back panel.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0006] An apparatus for disassembling and recycling photovoltaic panel junction boxes, comprising:

[0007] Conveying components are used to transport photovoltaic panels;

[0008] A robotic arm assembly, positioned above the conveyor assembly, is used for disassembling the junction box;

[0009] The gantry assembly, positioned above the conveyor assembly, is used to move the robotic arm assembly.

[0010] The robotic arm assembly includes a main blade that can be raised and lowered, and a secondary blade that can rotate on the main blade. The bottom of the main blade and the bottom of the secondary blade are flush.

[0011] Its further features are:

[0012] The conveying assembly includes a bracket, a transmission belt assembly, a drive assembly, a storage box, and a knockdown plate. The transmission belt assembly is mounted on the bracket, and the drive assembly is mounted on the bracket. The drive assembly drives the transmission belt assembly to move. The storage box is mounted above the drive assembly and on the bracket, and is used to store the disassembled junction box. The knockdown plate is installed on one side of the storage box and is used to push the junction box into the storage box.

[0013] The conveying assembly also includes baffles, which are detachably installed on both sides of the transmission belt assembly. Different baffles can be replaced to accommodate the transport of different types of photovoltaic panels. The baffles limit the movement of the photovoltaic panels, ensuring that they are transported vertically.

[0014] The gantry assembly includes gantry supports, longitudinal rails, longitudinal rail seats, longitudinal drivers, longitudinal racks, and longitudinal sliders. Two sets of gantry supports are provided, located on both sides of the transmission belt assembly to support the gantry assembly. The longitudinal rails are mounted on the longitudinal rail seats, which are mounted on the transverse support plate. There are two longitudinal rails and two longitudinal rail seats, which are arranged in parallel. Longitudinal sliders are matched on the longitudinal rails, and longitudinal drivers are provided on the longitudinal sliders via the robotic arm support plate. A longitudinal rack is provided on one longitudinal rail seat, and the longitudinal drivers cooperate with the longitudinal racks.

[0015] The gantry assembly also includes a transverse track, a transverse track seat, a transverse driver, a transverse rack, and a transverse slider. There are two transverse tracks and two transverse track seats. The transverse track is mounted on the transverse track seat, and the transverse track seat is mounted on the gantry support column. A transverse rack is mounted on one transverse track seat, and a transverse slider that matches it is mounted on the transverse track. The transverse driver is mounted on the transverse support plate. The transverse driver cooperates with the transverse rack. The two transverse tracks are arranged in parallel, and the transverse slider can slide on the transverse track.

[0016] Position detection modules are installed on both sides of the horizontal and vertical tracks to prevent the horizontal and vertical sliders from falling off.

[0017] The main blade is mounted on the dual-axis cylinder assembly via a blade connecting plate. The dual-axis cylinder assembly drives the main blade to rise and fall. A rotary motor is mounted on the main blade via a motor mount. The rotary motor drives the auxiliary blade to rotate. The dual-axis cylinder assembly is mounted on the robotic arm support plate.

[0018] The robotic arm support plate is equipped with a vision module, which detects the position of the junction box of the photovoltaic panel being transported.

[0019] The blade connecting plate is equipped with an anti-collision sensor to prevent the main blade and the auxiliary blade from colliding violently with the photovoltaic panel when they descend.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0021] This invention features a compact and reasonable structure, and is easy to operate. The lateral driver of the gantry assembly operates, driving the robotic arm assembly to move laterally. This causes the main and auxiliary shovels to shovel into the connection between the junction box and the back panel. The lateral driver continues to operate, driving the robotic arm assembly to continue moving, with the main shovel penetrating deeper into the gap. Simultaneously, the rotary motor operates, driving the auxiliary shovel to rotate on its fixed axis, achieving a vertical cut of the junction box by the main shovel. At the same time, the auxiliary shovel rotates and cuts into the gap between the junction box and the photovoltaic back panel. When the auxiliary and main shovels are aligned and parallel, the junction box disengages, facilitating quick removal of the junction box without damaging the glass panel.

[0022] In addition, the present invention also has the following advantages:

[0023] (1) The baffles are detachably installed on both sides of the transmission belt assembly. Different baffles can be replaced to adapt to the transportation of different types of photovoltaic panels. The baffles limit the photovoltaic panels so that the photovoltaic panels are transported vertically.

[0024] (2) Position detection modules are provided on both sides of the horizontal and vertical tracks to prevent the horizontal and vertical sliders from falling off.

[0025] (3) The blade connection plate is also equipped with an anti-collision sensor to prevent the main blade and the auxiliary blade from colliding violently with the photovoltaic panel when they descend.

[0026] (4) A vision module is installed on the support plate of the robotic arm to detect the position of the junction box of the photovoltaic panel being transported. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gantry assembly of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm assembly of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The main view.

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Side view.

[0034] The components include: 1. Conveying assembly; 101. Support frame; 102. Drive belt assembly; 103. Drive assembly; 104. Baffle; 105. Storage box; 106. Drop plate; 2. Gantry assembly; 201. Gantry support column; 202. Longitudinal track; 203. Longitudinal track seat; 204. Longitudinal driver; 205. Longitudinal rack; 206. Transverse track; 207. Transverse track seat; 208. Transverse driver; 209. Transverse rack; 210. Longitudinal slider; 211. Transverse slider; 212. Position detection module; 3. Robotic arm assembly; 301. Dual-axis cylinder assembly; 302. Main blade; 303. Secondary blade; 304. Rotary motor; 305. Motor seat; 306. Blade connecting plate; 307. Anti-collision sensor; 308. Robotic arm support plate; 309. Vision module. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a device for disassembling and recycling photovoltaic panel junction boxes includes a conveying assembly 1, a gantry assembly 2, and a robotic arm assembly 3. The conveying assembly 1 is used to convey photovoltaic panels, and the robotic arm assembly 3 is used to disassemble photovoltaic panel junction boxes. The robotic arm assembly 3 is mounted on the gantry assembly 2 and is moved by the gantry assembly 2.

[0037] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the conveying assembly 1 includes a bracket 101, a transmission belt assembly 102, a drive assembly 103, a baffle 104, a storage box 105, and a knockdown plate 106. The transmission belt assembly 102 is mounted on the bracket 101, with its drive wheel located at the bottom. The drive assembly 103 is mounted on the bracket 101, driving the drive wheel of the transmission belt assembly 102 to rotate, thereby moving the transmission belt assembly 102. The storage box 105 is located above the drive assembly 103 and on the bracket 101, used to store disassembled junction boxes. The baffle 104 is detachably mounted on both sides of the transmission belt assembly 102. By replacing different baffles 104, different models of photovoltaic panels can be transported. The baffle 104 limits the photovoltaic panels, ensuring vertical transport. The knockdown plate 106 is installed on one side of the storage box 105, used to push the junction box into the storage box 105.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4As shown, the gantry assembly 2 includes gantry support columns 201, longitudinal rails 202, longitudinal rail seats 203, longitudinal actuators 204, longitudinal racks 205, transverse rails 206, transverse rail seats 207, transverse actuators 208, transverse racks 209, longitudinal sliders 210, transverse sliders 211, and a position detection module 212. Two sets of gantry support columns 201 are provided, positioned on both sides of the transmission belt assembly 102 to support the gantry assembly 2; the transverse rails 206 and transverse rail seats 204... Two transverse rails 206 are provided on transverse rail seats 207, which are mounted on gantry support columns 201. A transverse rack 209 is provided on one transverse rail seat 207, and a matching transverse slider 211 is provided on the transverse rail 206. A transverse driver 208 is provided on the transverse support plate of the transverse slider 211. The transverse driver 208 cooperates with the transverse rack 209. The two transverse rails 206 are arranged in parallel, and the transverse slider 211 can slide on the transverse rails 206.

[0039] The longitudinal rail 202 is mounted on the longitudinal rail seat 203, which is mounted on the transverse support plate. Both the longitudinal rail 202 and the longitudinal rail seat 203 are provided with two longitudinal rails, which are arranged in parallel. The longitudinal rail 202 is matched with a longitudinal slider 210. The longitudinal slider 210 is provided with a longitudinal driver 204 through the robotic arm support plate 308. A longitudinal rack 205 is provided on one of the longitudinal rail seats 203. The longitudinal driver 204 cooperates with the longitudinal rack 205.

[0040] The gear of the longitudinal driver 204 engages with the longitudinal rack 205 to drive the longitudinal slider 210 to slide on the longitudinal track 202, and the gear of the transverse driver 208 engages with the transverse rack 209 to drive the transverse slider 211 to slide on the transverse track 206.

[0041] Position detection modules 212 are provided on both sides of the transverse track 206 and the longitudinal track 202 to prevent the transverse slider 211 and the longitudinal slider 210 from falling off.

[0042] like Figures 5-7As shown, the robotic arm assembly 3 includes a dual-axis cylinder assembly 301, a main blade 302, a secondary blade 303, a rotary motor 304, a motor base 305, a blade connecting plate 306, an anti-collision sensor 307, a robotic arm support plate 308, and a vision module 309. The dual-axis cylinder assembly 301 is mounted on the robotic arm support plate 308, and the blade connecting plate 306 is mounted on the output shaft of the dual-axis cylinder assembly 301. The vision module 309 is mounted on the robotic arm support plate 308 to detect the position of the photovoltaic panel junction box being transported. A main blade 302 is fixed on the blade connecting plate 306. A rotary motor 304 is mounted on the main blade 302 via a motor base 305. A secondary blade 303 is fixed on the output shaft of the rotary motor 304, and the rotary motor 304 drives the secondary blade 303 to rotate. A dual-axis cylinder assembly 301 drives the blade connecting plate 306 to rise and fall, thereby driving the main blade 302 and the secondary blade 303 to rise and fall. An anti-collision sensor 307 is also installed on the blade connecting plate 306 to prevent the main blade 302 and the secondary blade 303 from violently colliding with the photovoltaic panel when they descend. The bottom of the main blade 302 and the bottom of the secondary blade 303 are flush.

[0043] In practical use, replace the appropriate baffle 104 according to the model of the photovoltaic panel, place the photovoltaic panel face up on the transmission belt assembly 102, and drive the drive assembly 103 to rotate the drive wheel of the transmission belt assembly 102, thereby driving the transmission belt assembly 102 to transport the photovoltaic panel; when the vision module 309 detects that the junction box has reached the set position, the drive assembly 103 stops working; the horizontal drive 208 and vertical drive 204 of the gantry assembly 2 work to drive the robotic arm assembly 3 to move to the junction box position; the dual-axis cylinder assembly 301 works, driving the main shovel 302 and the auxiliary shovel 303 to move downward through the shovel connecting plate 306; when the anti-collision sensor 307 reaches the threshold, the dual-axis cylinder assembly 301 stops working; the horizontal drive 208 of the gantry assembly 2 works to drive the robotic arm assembly 3 to move downward. The arm assembly 3 moves laterally, driving the main scraper 302 and the auxiliary scraper 303 to scrape into the connection between the junction box and the back panel. The lateral drive 208 continues to work, driving the robotic arm assembly 3 to continue moving, with the main scraper 302 continuing to penetrate deeper into the gap. Simultaneously, the rotary motor 304 works, driving the auxiliary scraper 303 to rotate on its fixed axis, achieving a vertical cut of the junction box by the main scraper 302, while the auxiliary scraper 303 rotates to cut into the gap between the junction box and the photovoltaic back panel. When the auxiliary scraper 303 and the main scraper 302 are aligned and parallel, the junction box detaches. At this point, the rotary motor 304 stops working, and the lateral drive 208 and longitudinal drive 204 of the gantry assembly 2 reverse, driving the robotic arm assembly 3 to reset and position itself above the storage box 105. Moving backward causes the scraped-off junction box to collide with the knockdown plate 106, and the junction box falls into the storage box 105. This facilitates quick removal of the junction box without damaging the photovoltaic panel.

[0044] The above description is an explanation of the present invention and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims. Within the scope of protection of the present invention, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A device for disassembly and recycling of a junction box for a photovoltaic panel, characterized by, The utility model relates to a photovoltaic panel dismounting device, including: a conveying assembly (1) for conveying photovoltaic panels; a mechanical arm assembly (3) arranged above the conveying assembly (1) for dismounting junction boxes; a gantry assembly (2) arranged above the conveying assembly (1) for driving the mechanical arm assembly (3) to move; wherein the mechanical arm assembly (3) comprises a main spatula (302) capable of lifting, a secondary spatula (303) capable of rotating is arranged on the main spatula (302), the bottom of the main spatula (302) and the bottom of the secondary spatula (303) are flush; the conveying assembly (1) comprises a support (101), a transmission belt assembly (102), a driving assembly (103), a storage box (105) and a knock-off plate (106), the transmission belt assembly (102) is arranged on the support (101), the driving assembly (103) is arranged on the support (101), the transmission belt assembly (102) is driven to move by the driving assembly (103); the storage box (105) is arranged above the driving assembly (103) and on the support (101), and is used for storing dismounted junction boxes; the knock-off plate (106) is installed on one side of the storage box (105) and is used for pushing the junction boxes into the storage box (105); the gantry assembly (2) comprises gantry struts (201), longitudinal rails (202), longitudinal rail seats (203), longitudinal drives (204), longitudinal racks (205) and longitudinal sliders (210), two sets of gantry struts (201) are arranged on both sides of the transmission belt assembly (102) and are used for supporting the gantry assembly (2), the longitudinal rails (202) are installed on the longitudinal rail seats (203), the longitudinal rail seats (203) are installed on the transverse support plates, the longitudinal rails (202) and the longitudinal rail seats (203) are both provided with two longitudinal rails (202), the two longitudinal rails (202) are arranged in parallel, the longitudinal rails (202) are matched with the longitudinal sliders (210), the longitudinal sliders (210) are provided with the longitudinal drives (204) through the mechanical arm support plates (308), the longitudinal racks (205) are arranged on one longitudinal rail seat (203), and the longitudinal drives (204) are matched with the longitudinal racks (205); The portal frame assembly (2) further comprises two lateral rails (206), two lateral rail seats (207), a lateral driver (208), a lateral rack (209) and a lateral slider (211), the lateral rails (206) are arranged on the lateral rail seats (207), the lateral rail seats (207) are arranged on the portal frame support columns (201), the lateral rack (209) is arranged on one lateral rail seat (207), the lateral slider (211) is arranged on the lateral rail (206) in a matched mode, the lateral slider (211) is provided with the lateral driver (208) through a lateral support plate, the lateral driver (208) is matched with the lateral rack (209), the two lateral rails (206) are arranged in parallel, and the lateral slider (211) can slide on the lateral rail (206).

2. A device for disassembly and recycling of a junction box for a photovoltaic panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (1) further comprises a baffle (104), the baffle (104) is detachably arranged on both sides of the transmission belt assembly (102), different baffles (104) are replaced to adapt to the transportation of photovoltaic panels of different models, the photovoltaic panels are limited by the baffle (104), and the photovoltaic panels are vertically conveyed.

3. A device for disassembly and recycling of a junction box for a photovoltaic panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the lateral rail (206) and the longitudinal rail (202) are provided with position detection modules (212), so as to prevent the lateral slider (211) and the longitudinal slider (210) from falling off.

4. A device for disassembly and recycling of photovoltaic panel junction boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main spade (302) is installed on the double-shaft cylinder assembly (301) through a spade connecting plate (306), the double-shaft cylinder assembly (301) drives the main spade (302) to ascend and descend, the main spade (302) is provided with a rotating motor (304) through a motor base (305), the rotating motor (304) drives the auxiliary spade (303) to rotate, and the double-shaft cylinder assembly (301) is installed on a mechanical arm support plate (308).

5. A device for disassembly and recycling of photovoltaic panel junction boxes according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mechanical arm support plate (308) is provided with a visual module (309), and the position of the photovoltaic panel junction box being conveyed is detected through the visual module (309).

6. A device for disassembly and recycling of a junction box for a photovoltaic panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The spade connecting plate (306) is provided with an anti-collision sensor (307), so as to prevent the main spade (302) and the auxiliary spade (303) from colliding with the photovoltaic panel violently when descending.

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