A dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section

Abstract

This invention discloses a dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section, comprising a dehumidification and water removal assembly. The assembly is mounted on a conveyor table, and a conveyor roller is movably mounted on the conveyor table. A conveyor belt is mounted on the outer side of the conveyor roller, and multiple sets of double-plate support assemblies are evenly mounted on the conveyor belt. Two sets of glass plates are respectively mounted on each double-plate support assembly. The dehumidification and water removal assembly includes a water removal frame, with both ends of the frame screwed to both sides of the conveyor table. This dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section, through the double-plate support assembly, allows two sets of glass plates to be mounted on a single double-plate support assembly. The two sets of glass plates are placed at an angle, and when they move into the water removal frame, hot air can simultaneously dehumidify and dry both sides of the two sets of glass plates. This allows for simultaneous double-sided dehumidification of two sets of glass plates at once, significantly improving the dehumidification and water removal efficiency per unit number of glass plates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass substrate processing, specifically to a dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid crystal glass is a high-tech optoelectronic glass product made by sandwiching liquid crystal films through high temperature and high pressure. Users can control the arrangement of liquid crystal molecules by whether or not current is applied, thereby achieving the ultimate goal of controlling the transparent and opaque state of the glass. The liquid crystal film in the middle layer serves as the functional material for dimming glass.

[0003] During the manufacturing process of LCD glass substrates, the glass plates need to be ground and then cleaned, mainly to remove impurities from the surface of the glass plates. After cleaning, the glass plates are directly sent to the drying section for air drying. However, due to the large amount of water vapor during the cleaning process, water stains will still remain on the surface of the glass plates, and they will not be completely dry. The high humidity during packaging is not conducive to the subsequent storage of the glass plates.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a search revealed a prior art disclosure (application number: CN202210693331.2) of a dehydration device for a glass substrate cleaning section. The document states that "in actual use, the dehydration mechanism 4 can wipe the surface of the glass substrate 3 dry, preventing water accumulation and hindering subsequent packaging and storage; the drying mechanism 54 can perform drying treatment based on internal humidity, preventing moisture accumulation." During dehydration and drying, the surface of the glass substrate is in full contact with the heat medium, allowing for normal dehydration and drying. However, the bottom surface of the glass substrate, covered by the conveyor belt, cannot contact the heat medium and therefore cannot undergo dehydration and drying. The glass substrate needs to be flipped over and dried again, significantly reducing processing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To fill a market gap, this invention provides a dehumidification and water removal device for the drying section of a glass substrate.

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section, comprising a dehumidification and water removal component, wherein the dehumidification and water removal component is installed on a conveyor table, and a conveyor roller is movably installed on the conveyor table. Meanwhile, a conveyor belt is installed on the outside of the conveyor roller, and multiple sets of double-plate support components are evenly installed on the conveyor belt, with two sets of glass plates respectively installed on the double-plate support components.

[0008] The dehumidification and water removal assembly includes a water removal frame, with both ends of the water removal frame screwed and fixed to both sides of the conveyor table. A left drying table and a right drying table are installed inside the water removal frame. Branch pipes are installed on both the left and right drying tables, and the ends of the branch pipes are connected to the distribution pipes. A main inlet pipe is installed on the top of the distribution pipes, and the end of the main inlet pipe passes through the top plate of the water removal frame. Multiple sets of hot air nozzles are evenly installed at the bottom of the left and right drying tables.

[0009] The double-plate support assembly includes a support plate, the bottom of which is welded and fixed to a fixing plate, and the top of which is fixed to a positioning seat. A rotating wheel is movably mounted on the top of the positioning seat. The bottom of the rotating wheel is fixed to a stud, and the bottom of the stud is fixedly connected to a piston. A suction channel is opened inside the mounting seat, and a negative pressure chamber is opened inside the positioning seat. A left positioning surface is opened on the upper left side of the positioning seat, and a right positioning surface is opened on the upper right side of the positioning seat. The ends of the two sets of glass plates cover the right positioning surface and the left positioning surface, respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the dewatering frame is U-shaped, and the left and right drying tables inside the dewatering frame are arranged in a figure-eight shape. At the same time, the left and right drying tables are arranged parallel to the two sets of glass plates.

[0011] Furthermore, both the left and right drying tables are fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the dewatering frame via a first support frame and a second support frame, and the length of the first support frame is greater than the length of the second support frame.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple sets of hot air nozzles at the bottom of the left and right drying tables cover the outer surface of the glass plate, and hot air is sprayed out from the multiple sets of hot air nozzles at the bottom of the left and right drying tables to fill the inside of the dehumidification frame to dehumidify and remove water from the front and back of the glass plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing plate is arranged opposite to the support foot, and a support groove is formed on the surface of the support foot. At the same time, the support groove is adapted to the size of the glass plate, and the bottom of the glass plate is fitted into the inside of the support groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the two sets of glass plates are placed at an angle on the conveyor belt via support feet and positioning seats, and the angle formed between the glass plates and the conveyor belt is 45°.

[0015] Furthermore, a mounting base is fixedly provided on the upper side of the positioning seat, and a suction channel is opened inside the mounting base to match the size of the piston. The piston is slidably disposed inside the suction channel. A screw-connected cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper side inside the mounting base, and a screw stud is screwed into the screw-connected cylinder.

[0016] Furthermore, the right and left positioning surfaces are symmetrical about the mounting base, and both the right and left positioning surfaces are inclined. At the same time, multiple sets of adsorption holes are opened on both the right and left positioning surfaces.

[0017] Furthermore, as the piston moves upward, a negative pressure is formed inside the negative pressure chamber, which then adsorbs and fixes the two sets of glass plates through the two adsorption holes.

[0018] Furthermore, the adsorption hole has an isosceles trapezoidal cross-section, the piston is a cylindrical structure made of rubber, and the positioning seat on the outside of the piston is rhomboid.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] 1. By setting up a double-plate support assembly, two sets of glass plates can be installed on a single double-plate support assembly. The two sets of glass plates are placed at an angle. When they move into the dehumidification frame, hot air can simultaneously dehumidify and dry both sides of the two sets of glass plates. Simultaneous double-sided dehumidification of two sets of glass plates can be performed at one time, which can greatly improve the dehumidification and dewatering work of a unit number of glass plates.

[0021] 2. Rotate the wheel so that the stud is screwed into the inside of the screw cylinder, so that the piston rotates and moves upward, creating a negative pressure inside the negative pressure chamber and the adsorption hole. This allows the two sets of glass plates to be adsorbed and fixed on the right and left positioning surfaces respectively, ensuring the stability of the two sets of glass plates during movement and preventing them from collapsing. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 The structure of the present invention Figure 1 Top view;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dehumidification and water removal component and the double-plate support component of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the glass plate mounting structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the positioning seat structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a top view of the positioning seat mounting structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the piston of the present invention moving upward inside the suction channel.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor table; 2. Conveyor roller; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Dehumidification and water removal assembly; 40. Water removal frame; 41. First support frame; 42. Left drying table; 43. Right drying table; 44. Hot air nozzle; 45. Branch pipe; 46. Sub-pipe; 47. Main inlet pipe; 48. Second support frame; 5. Double plate support assembly; 51. Support foot; 511. Support groove; 52. Fixing plate; 53. Support plate; 54. Positioning seat; 55. Rotary wheel; 56. Mounting seat; 57. Threaded cylinder; 58. Stud; 59. Piston; 60. Negative pressure chamber; 61. Right positioning surface; 62. Left positioning surface; 63. Adsorption hole; 64. Suction channel; 6. Glass plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Detailed Implementation Method 1: Please refer to... Figure 1-7 The present invention provides a technical solution: a dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section, including a dehumidification and water removal component 4, wherein the dehumidification and water removal component 4 is installed on a conveyor table 1, and a conveyor roller 2 is movably installed on the conveyor table 1. At the same time, a conveyor belt 3 is installed on the outside of the conveyor roller 2, and multiple sets of double plate support components 5 are evenly installed on the conveyor belt 3, and two sets of glass plates 6 are respectively installed on the double plate support components 5.

[0032] The dehumidification and water removal assembly 4 includes a water removal frame 40, and the two ends of the water removal frame 40 are screwed and fixed to both sides of the conveyor table 1. The left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 are installed inside the water removal frame 40 respectively. At the same time, branch pipes 45 are installed on both the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43, and the ends of the branch pipes 45 are connected to the branch pipes 46. The top of the branch pipes 46 is equipped with a main inlet pipe 47, and the end of the main inlet pipe 47 passes through the top plate of the water removal frame 40. Multiple sets of hot air nozzles 44 are evenly installed at the bottom of the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43.

[0033] The double-plate support assembly 5 includes a support plate 53, the bottom of which is welded and fixed to a fixing piece 52, and the top of which is fixed to a positioning seat 54. A rotating wheel 55 is movably mounted on the top of the positioning seat 54. The bottom of the rotating wheel 55 is fixed to a stud 58, and the bottom of the stud 58 is fixedly connected to a piston 59. A suction channel 64 is opened inside the mounting seat 56, and a negative pressure chamber 60 is opened inside the positioning seat 54. A left positioning surface 62 is opened on the upper left side of the positioning seat 54, and a right positioning surface 61 is opened on the upper right side of the positioning seat 54. The ends of the two sets of glass plates 6 cover the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62, respectively.

[0034] Working principle: During use, by setting up the double-plate support assembly 5, two sets of glass plates 6 can be installed on the single double-plate support assembly 5. The two sets of glass plates 6 are placed at an angle. When they move into the dehumidification frame 40, the hot air can simultaneously dehumidify and dry the front and back sides of the two sets of glass plates 6. The two sets of glass plates 6 can be simultaneously dehumidified on both sides at one time, which can greatly improve the dehumidification and water removal work of a unit number of glass plates 6.

[0035] Specific Implementation Method Two: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method One. The water removal frame 40 is arranged in a "U" shape, and the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 inside the water removal frame 40 are arranged in a "V" shape. At the same time, the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 are arranged parallel to the two sets of glass plates 6 respectively.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown: the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 are arranged in a figure-eight shape; the hot air sprayed from the hot air nozzles 44 at the bottom of the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 impacts the surface of the glass plate 6 and dries the surface of the glass plate 6.

[0037] Hot air fills the interior of the dehumidification frame 40, and the bottom of the glass plate 6 is not blocked or covered, so the bottom of the glass plate 6 can be dried, dehumidified and dewatered.

[0038] Specific Implementation Method 3: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method 1. The left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 are both fixedly installed on the inner wall of the dewatering frame 40 by the first support frame 41 and the second support frame 48, and the length of the first support frame 41 is greater than the length of the second support frame 48.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown: With the first support frame 41 and the second support frame 48, the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 can be screwed and fixed inside the dewatering frame 40 respectively;

[0040] The left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 are set parallel to the two sets of glass plates 6 respectively. The gas sprayed from multiple sets of hot air nozzles 44 evenly dehumidifies and removes water from the glass plates 6.

[0041] Specific Implementation Method Four: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method One. Multiple sets of hot air nozzles 44 at the bottom of the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 cover the outer surface of the glass plate 6, and hot air is sprayed out from the multiple sets of hot air nozzles 44 at the bottom of the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43 to fill the interior of the dehumidification frame 40 to dehumidify and remove water from the front and back of the glass plate 6.

[0042] like Figure 1-3 As shown: Hot air is ejected from multiple sets of hot air nozzles 44 at the bottom of the left drying table 42 and the right drying table 43, filling the dehumidification frame 40 to dehumidify the front and back of the glass plate 6.

[0043] There is no need to flip the glass plate 6 over before drying.

[0044] Specific Implementation Method 5: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method 1. The fixing plate 52 is arranged opposite to the support foot 51, and the surface of the support foot 51 is provided with a support groove 511. At the same time, the support groove 511 is adapted to the size of the glass plate 6, and the bottom of the glass plate 6 is fitted inside the support groove 511.

[0045] like Figure 1-5 As shown: a support groove 511 is opened on the surface of the support foot 51. When the glass plate 6 is installed on the conveyor belt 3, the bottom of the glass plate 6 is clamped inside the support groove 511, and the top and lower side of the glass plate 6 covers the left positioning surface 62 and is fixed by adsorption through the internal adsorption hole 63 to ensure that the glass plate 6 will not loosen when the conveyor belt 3 is moving.

[0046] Specific Implementation Method Six: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method One. The two sets of glass plates 6 are placed at an angle on the conveyor belt 3 by the support feet 51 and the positioning seat 54, and the included angle between the glass plates 6 and the conveyor belt 3 is 45°.

[0047] like Figure 1-5 As shown: the angle between the glass plate 6 and the conveyor belt 3 is 45°. When the glass plate 6 enters the dehumidification frame 40, neither side of the glass plate 6 is blocked or covered, so both sides of the glass plate 6 can be dehumidified and dewatered simultaneously.

[0048] Specific Implementation Method Seven: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method One. The upper side of the positioning seat 54 is fixedly provided with a mounting seat 56, and the mounting seat 56 has a suction channel 64 inside that is adapted to the size of the piston 59. The piston 59 is slidably disposed inside the suction channel 64. The upper side of the mounting seat 56 is fixedly installed with a screw-connected cylinder 57, and the screw-connected cylinder 57 is screwed with a stud 58.

[0049] like Figure 1-5 As shown: When the ends of the two sets of glass plates 6 cover the surfaces of the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62 respectively, the rotating wheel 55 is rotated so that the stud 58 is screwed into the inside of the screw cylinder 57, and the piston 59 rotates and moves upward, so that the negative pressure chamber 60 and the adsorption hole 63 are formed with negative pressure, which can adsorb and fix the two sets of glass plates 6 onto the surfaces of the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62 respectively, ensuring the stability of the two sets of glass plates 6 during movement and preventing them from collapsing.

[0050] Specific Implementation Method Eight: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method One. The right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62 are symmetrical about the mounting base 56, and both the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62 are inclined. At the same time, multiple sets of adsorption holes 63 are opened on both the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62.

[0051] like Figure 1-5 As shown: Both the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62 are inclined, which can support the end of the glass plate 6. Multiple sets of adsorption holes 63 are opened on both the right positioning surface 61 and the left positioning surface 62. Under the action of the piston principle, a negative pressure is formed inside the adsorption holes 63 to adsorb and fix the glass plate 6.

[0052] Specific Implementation Method Nine: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method Eight. When the piston 59 moves upward, a negative pressure is formed inside the negative pressure chamber 60. The two sets of glass plates 6 are adsorbed and fixed through the two adsorption holes 63.

[0053] The piston 59 moves upward inside the suction channel 64, drawing in the gas inside the negative pressure chamber 60, creating a negative pressure in the negative pressure chamber 60, and adsorbing and fixing the glass plate 6 through multiple sets of adsorption holes 63.

[0054] Specific Implementation Method 10: This implementation method is a further limitation of Specific Implementation Method 9. The cross-section of the adsorption hole 63 is set as an isosceles trapezoid, the piston 59 is a cylindrical structure made of rubber, and the positioning seat 54 on the outside of the piston 59 is set as a rhombus.

[0055] like Figure 1-5 As shown: the upper part of the adsorption hole 63 is flared and the lower part is narrow. By increasing the adsorption area between the adsorption hole 63 and the glass plate 6, the stability of the adsorption on the glass plate 6 is increased.

[0056] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dehumidification and water removal device for a glass substrate drying section, comprising a dehumidification and water removal component (4), characterized in that: The dehumidification and water removal component (4) is installed on the conveyor table (1), and the conveyor roller (2) is movably installed on the conveyor table (1). At the same time, the conveyor belt (3) is installed on the outside of the conveyor roller (2), and multiple sets of double plate support components (5) are evenly installed on the conveyor belt (3). Two sets of glass plates (6) are installed on the double plate support components (5). The dehumidification and water removal assembly (4) includes a water removal frame (40), and the two ends of the water removal frame (40) are screwed and fixed to both sides of the conveyor table (1). The left drying table (42) and the right drying table (43) are installed inside the water removal frame (40). At the same time, branch pipes (45) are installed on both the left drying table (42) and the right drying table (43), and the ends of the branch pipes (45) are connected to the branch pipes (46). The top of the branch pipes (46) is equipped with a main inlet pipe (47), and the end of the main inlet pipe (47) passes through the top plate of the water removal frame (40). Multiple sets of hot air nozzles (44) are evenly installed at the bottom of the left drying table (42) and the right drying table (43). The double-plate support assembly (5) includes a support plate (53), and the bottom of the support plate (53) is welded and fixed to the fixing plate (52). At the same time, the top of the support plate (53) is fixed to the positioning seat (54), and the top of the positioning seat (54) is movably mounted with a rotating wheel (55). The bottom of the rotating wheel (55) is fixed to a stud (58), and the bottom of the stud (58) is fixedly connected to a piston (59). The upper side of the positioning seat (54) is fixedly provided with a mounting seat (56), and a suction channel (64) is opened inside the mounting seat (56). The size of the suction channel (64) is adapted to the piston (59), and the piston (59) is slidably disposed inside the suction channel (64). The upper side of the mounting seat (56) is fixedly installed with a screw-connecting sleeve (57), and the stud (58) is screwed into the screw-connecting sleeve (57). A negative pressure chamber (60) is opened inside the positioning seat (54), and a left positioning surface (62) is opened on the upper left side of the positioning seat (54). At the same time, a right positioning surface (61) is opened on the upper right side of the positioning seat (54), and the ends of the two sets of glass plates (6) respectively cover the right positioning surface (61) and the left positioning surface (62); the right positioning surface (61) and the left positioning surface (62) are symmetrical about the mounting seat (56), and both the right positioning surface (61) and the left positioning surface (62) are inclined. At the same time, multiple sets of suction holes (63) are opened on both the right positioning surface (61) and the left positioning surface (62). The piston (59) moves upward, and the negative pressure chamber (60) forms a negative pressure that adsorbs and fixes the two sets of glass plates (6) through the two adsorption holes (63).

2. The dehumidification and water removal device for the glass substrate drying section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dewatering frame (40) is U-shaped, and the left drying table (42) and right drying table (43) inside the dewatering frame (40) are arranged in a figure-eight shape. At the same time, the left drying table (42) and right drying table (43) are arranged parallel to the two sets of glass plates (6).

3. The dehumidification and water removal device for the glass substrate drying section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left drying table (42) and the right drying table (43) are both fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the dewatering frame (40) by the first support frame (41) and the second support frame (48), and the length of the first support frame (41) is greater than the length of the second support frame (48).

4. The dehumidification and water removal device for the glass substrate drying section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple sets of hot air nozzles (44) at the bottom of the left drying table (42) and the right drying table (43) cover the outer surface of the glass plate (6), and hot air is sprayed out from the multiple sets of hot air nozzles (44) at the bottom of the left drying table (42) and the right drying table (43) to fill the dehumidification frame (40) and dehumidify the front and back of the glass plate (6).

5. The dehumidification and water removal device for the glass substrate drying section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing piece (52) is arranged opposite to the support foot (51), and a support groove (511) is opened on the surface of the support foot (51). At the same time, the support groove (511) is adapted to the size of the glass plate (6), and the bottom of the glass plate (6) is fitted inside the support groove (511).

6. The dehumidification and water removal device for the glass substrate drying section according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of glass plates (6) are placed at an angle on the conveyor belt (3) by support feet (51) and positioning seats (54), and the angle between the glass plates (6) and the conveyor belt (3) is 45°.

7. The dehumidification and water removal device for the glass substrate drying section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption hole (63) has an isosceles trapezoidal cross section, the piston (59) is a cylindrical structure made of rubber, and the positioning seat (54) on the outside of the piston (59) is rhomboid.

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