Automatic glass splitting equipment, splitting method and production system

Abstract

The invention provides automatic glass splitting equipment, a splitting method and a production system, and relates to the technical field of glass production. The automatic glass splitting equipment comprises a first conveying device and a second conveying device, the first conveying device is used for conveying a glass plate with a preset cutting trace on the surface from a previous procedure in the first direction, and the first conveying device comprises a first conveying face arranged in the horizontal direction and a first fixing device used for fixing the glass plate to the first conveying face; the first separating device is arranged at the output end of the first conveying device in the first direction and rotationally connected with the first conveying device, and the first separating device comprises a first bearing face and a second fixing device used for fixing the glass plate to the first bearing face; and the first driving device is in driving connection with the first separating device and is used for driving the first bearing surface to rotate until a first angle is formed between the first bearing surface and the first conveying surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of glass production, and in particular to an automatic glass splitting device, a splitting method and a production system. Background Art

[0002] In the manufacturing process of solar panels, the processing of encapsulated glass sheets is an important step. In order to adapt to solar panels of different sizes, large pieces of photovoltaic glass need to be precisely cut and processed. Traditional photovoltaic glass processing technology mainly includes two parts: cutting and splitting.

[0003] Traditional photovoltaic glass processing usually uses a cutting machine equipped with a carbide blade to cut photovoltaic glass in a straight line. After cutting, the glass needs to be separated into the required size fragments along the cutting line, which mostly relies on manual operation, that is, by knocking or using special tools to guide the fragments, which increases the labor intensity of workers, and manual intervention may lead to a lower success rate when performing multiple fragments, thereby increasing the scrap rate.

[0004] Therefore, a glass automatic breaking device is needed to at least solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] A technical problem to be solved by the present disclosure is: how to improve the efficiency and quality of glass breaking and reduce the labor intensity of workers.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an automatic glass splitting device, comprising: a first transmission device, the first transmission device is used to transmit a glass plate with preset cutting marks on the surface transmitted from a previous process along a first direction, the first transmission device comprises a first transmission surface arranged along a horizontal direction and a first fixing device for fixing the glass plate on the first transmission surface; a first separation device, the first separation device is arranged at the output end of the first transmission device along the first direction, and is rotatably connected to the first transmission device, the first separation device comprises a first receiving surface and a second fixing device for fixing the glass plate on the first receiving surface; and a first driving device, the first driving device is drivingly connected to the first separation device, and is used to drive the first receiving surface to rotate to form a first angle with the first transmission surface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: a second separation device, which is arranged on one side of the first separation device along the second direction and is rotatably connected to the first separation device, and the second separation device includes a second supporting surface; a second driving device, which is drivingly connected to the second separation device and is used to drive the second supporting surface to rotate to form a second angle with the first supporting surface; wherein the second direction and the first direction meet a vertical condition.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first separation device is formed by a plurality of first beams and second beams connected in a criss-cross manner, and the plurality of first beams and second beams enclose a first accommodating cavity, the interior of the first accommodating cavity has a first receiving surface, and the first accommodating cavity has a first opening and a second opening facing the first transmission device and the second separation device side respectively; the second fixing device is arranged close to the second opening.

[0009] In some embodiments, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: a traction device, which is arranged on one side of the second separation device, and the traction device includes a traction part and a first linear drive module, and the first linear drive module drives the traction part to reciprocate along the second direction, and the traction part is used to pull the glass plate from the first separation device to the second separation device.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second separation device has a first state and a second state, the second separation device forms a first angle with the first transmission surface in the first state, and forms a second angle with the first receiving surface in the second state; the second separation device includes a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part are spaced apart and relatively arranged along the second direction, and the traction part passes between the first part and the second part to pull the glass plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, a receiving device is arranged along the second direction on a side of the second separation device away from the first separation device, the receiving device has a support plate, the support plate has an inclined state and a horizontal state, the support surface of the support plate in the inclined state and the second supporting surface of the second separation device when it is bent at a second angle are located in the same plane; a position adjustment structure, the position adjustment structure is connected to the receiving device, and the support plate can be converted from an inclined state to a horizontal state through the position adjustment structure.

[0012] In some embodiments, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: a second transmission device, the input end of the second transmission device is arranged opposite to the receiving device, the second transmission device has a second transmission surface arranged in a horizontal direction, and the second transmission device is used to transmit the glass plate along a third direction; a transplanting device, the transplanting device is arranged on one side of the second transmission device, the transplanting device includes a second linear drive module and a transplanting part, the second linear drive module is connected to the transplanting part, the second linear drive module drives the transplanting part to reciprocate along the third direction, and is used to transplant the glass plate from the receiving device to the second transmission device.

[0013] In some embodiments, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: at least two sensing devices, the two sensing devices are respectively arranged between the first transmission device and the first separation device, and between the first separation device and the second separation device, the sensing devices are used to sense preset cutting marks on the surface of the glass plate; a control device, the control device is respectively communicated with the two sensing devices, the first transmission device, the first drive device and the second drive device, and the control device controls the start and stop of the first transmission device, the first drive device and the second drive device according to the sensing signals of the sensing devices.

[0014] The present disclosure also provides a glass splitting method according to the above-mentioned automatic glass splitting device, comprising:

[0015] S1: etching the surface of the glass plate so that the surface of the glass plate has a preset cutting mark;

[0016] S2: bending the glass plate at a first angle according to a preset cutting mark, so that the glass plate is separated into a first plate body and a second plate body;

[0017] S3: bending the first plate at a second angle according to a preset cutting mark, so that the first plate is separated into a third plate and a fourth plate;

[0018] S4: convey the third plate out, and repeat step S3 for the fourth plate;

[0019] S5: until the first plate is transported out, then repeat step S2 for the second plate.

[0020] The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a production system, including the above-mentioned automatic glass breaking equipment.

[0021] Through the above technical solution, the automatic glass splitting device provided by the present disclosure can stably transmit the glass plate through the first transmission device, and has a reliable fixing device to ensure the accurate position of the glass plate. Combined with the first separation device, it can be accurately rotated to a set angle, and can make full use of the stress characteristics of the glass itself and the weak link of the cutting mark, so that the glass plate is easier to split smoothly along the cutting mark at this angle, avoiding undesirable situations such as incomplete splitting and additional cracks in the splitting. And through the drive control between the various devices, there is no need for excessive manual intervention, and the automatic operation from the stage of glass plate transmission to splitting is realized, which greatly improves production efficiency and reduces the errors and labor intensity that may be caused by manual operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic glass splitting device disclosed in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of

[0025] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic glass splitting device disclosed in the embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of .

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 1. First transmission device; 101. First fixing device; 2. First separation device; 201. Second fixing device; 3. First driving device; 4. Second separation device; 5. Second driving device; 6. Traction device; 7. Receiving device; 8. Position adjustment structure; 9. Second transmission device; 10. Transplanting device; 11. Glass plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the following embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to exemplarily illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

[0030] The present disclosure provides these embodiments to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, the composition of the materials, the numerical expressions and the numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, and not as limiting.

[0031] It should be noted that, in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "multiple" is greater than or equal to two; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0032] In addition, the words "first", "second" and similar words used in the present disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" does not mean vertical in the strict sense, but is within the tolerance range. "Parallel" does not mean parallel in the strict sense, but is within the tolerance range. "Include" or "comprising" and similar words mean that the elements before the word include the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of including other elements.

[0033] It should also be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances. When a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device.

[0034] All terms used in the present disclosure have the same meanings as those understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries, for example, should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or extremely formal sense, unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0035] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0036] Given that in traditional photovoltaic glass processing technology, the splitting process after cutting mostly relies on manual operation, which has problems such as increased labor intensity of workers, low success rate of multiple splitting and high scrap rate, the inventor aims to develop a device that can replace manual operation and realize automatic splitting, so as to improve production efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and increase the success rate of splitting and product qualification rate.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] The present disclosure provides an automatic glass splitting device, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes: a first transmission device 1, the first transmission device 1 is used to transmit a glass plate 11 with a preset cutting mark on the surface transmitted from the previous process along a first direction, the first transmission device 1 includes a first transmission surface arranged along a horizontal direction and a first fixing device 101 for fixing the glass plate 11 on the first transmission surface; a first separation device 2, the first separation device 2 is arranged at the output end of the first transmission device 1 along the first direction, and is rotatably connected to the first transmission device 1, the first separation device 2 includes a first receiving surface and a second fixing device 201 for fixing the glass plate 11 on the first receiving surface; and a first driving device 3, the first driving device 3 is drivingly connected to the first separation device 2, and is used to drive the first receiving surface to rotate to form a first angle with the first transmission surface.

[0039] The glass plate 11 with preset cutting marks on the surface transmitted from the previous process is placed on the first transmission surface of the first transmission device 1. Driven by a power system (such as a motor driving a belt, a chain, etc.), the first transmission surface can smoothly transmit the glass plate 11 along the first direction at a set speed, and accurately deliver the glass plate 11 to the output end of the first transmission device 1. The first separation device 2 is arranged at the output end of the first transmission device 1 along the first direction, and the two are connected by a rotating connection structure (such as a rotating shaft, a hinge, etc.). When the glass plate 11 is transmitted to the output end along the first transmission device 1, the glass plate 11 can smoothly transition to the first receiving surface of the first separation device 2.

[0040] When a part of the glass plate 11 is located on the first receiving surface of the first separation device 2, the first fixing device 101 starts to work, and the glass plate 11 can be fixed on the first transmission surface by fixing means such as vacuum adsorption and mechanical clamping to prevent the glass plate 11 from moving further. The second fixing device 201 is then started, and the glass plate 11 is firmly fixed on the first receiving surface by a fixing principle similar to that of the first fixing device 101 or other applicable fixing techniques (for example, by pneumatic clamps, electromagnetic adsorption, etc.), so that the glass plate 11 can remain relatively still and accurately positioned during the subsequent rotation operation. The first driving device 3 drives the first separation device 2 to rotate. The first receiving surface can be accurately controlled to rotate around the rotation connection point by a transmission mechanism such as a motor driving a gear, a connecting rod, etc., until the first receiving surface and the first transmission surface form a first angle. This first angle can be pre-set according to factors such as the material, thickness, and depth of the preset cutting mark of the glass plate 11, for example, it can be a suitable angle such as 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, etc., to achieve the best splitting effect.

[0041] The glass plate 11 can be stably transmitted by the first transmission device 1, and a reliable fixing device is provided to ensure the accurate position of the glass plate 11. Combined with the first separation device 2, the glass plate 11 can be accurately rotated to a set angle, which can make full use of the stress characteristics of the glass itself and the weak links of the cutting marks, so that the glass plate 11 is easier to smoothly split along the cutting marks at this angle, avoiding undesirable situations such as incomplete splitting and additional cracks in the splitting, effectively improving the integrity and quality of the splitting, and reducing the difficulty and cost of subsequent processing. Moreover, through the drive control between the various devices, there is no need for excessive manual intervention, and the automated operation from the stage of transmitting the glass plate 11 to splitting is realized, which greatly improves the production efficiency, reduces the errors and labor intensity that may be caused by manual operation, and is suitable for large-scale glass production and processing line operations.

[0042] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: a second separation device 4, which is arranged on one side of the first separation device 2 along the second direction and is rotatably connected to the first separation device 2, and the second separation device 4 includes a second receiving surface; a second driving device 5, which is drivingly connected to the second separation device 4 and is used to drive the second receiving surface to rotate to form a second angle with the first receiving surface; wherein the second direction and the first direction meet a vertical condition.

[0043] The second separation device 4 is arranged on one side of the first separation device 2 along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the two are connected by a specific rotating connection structure, such as a high-precision rotating shaft and bearing, so that the second separation device 4 can rotate flexibly and stably relative to the first separation device 2.

[0044] The second receiving surface of the second separation device 4 is used to receive the glass plate 11 that has been split once and transferred from the first separation device 2. When the corresponding operation is required, when a part of the glass plate 11 is on the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4, the second driving device 5 can drive the second separation device 4 to rotate around its connection point with the first separation device 2 through a mechanical transmission structure such as a motor with a reducer and a suitable transmission connecting rod, and accurately rotate the second receiving surface to form a second angle with the first receiving surface. The second angle can be set according to the specific conditions of the glass plate 11 (such as glass hardness, cutting depth, shape of the desired cracks, etc.), for example, it can be 15 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, etc., to achieve the best cracking effect coordination.

[0045] By adding the second separation device 4 and cooperating with the first separation device 2 to form different angles, the glass plate 11 can be split in two directions perpendicular to each other. If there are relatively complex preset cutting marks on the glass plate 11, such as crisscross cutting lines or curved cutting, the second separation device 4 can be used to perform auxiliary splitting operations in a vertical direction, so that separation can be performed more effectively along these complex cutting marks, avoiding problems such as incomplete splitting and adhesion of glass fragments.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second receiving surface is smaller than the first receiving surface, for example, the second receiving surface is 1 / 3 or 1 / 4 of the first receiving surface, so that the glass sheet 11 that has been split once passes through the second separation device 4 for a second split.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first separation device 2 is formed by a plurality of first beams and second beams connected in a criss-cross manner, and the plurality of first beams and second beams enclose a first accommodating cavity, the interior of the first accommodating cavity has a first receiving surface, and the first accommodating cavity has a first opening and a second opening facing the first transmission device 1 and the second separation device 4, respectively; the second fixing device 201 is arranged close to the second opening.

[0048] The first separation device 2 is constructed by connecting a plurality of first beams and second beams in a crisscross manner. These beams can be made of a strong and tough metal material, such as aluminum alloy or steel, to ensure that the entire structure has sufficient strength to withstand the glass plate 11 and various forces generated during the splitting operation. The first beam is laid along, for example, a horizontal direction, and the second beam is laid along a direction perpendicular thereto, such as a vertical direction. The two cross each other and are fixed together by reliable connection methods such as welding and bolting, forming a stable frame structure similar to a grid.

[0049] The plurality of first beams and second beams are mutually enclosed to form a first accommodating cavity. The bottom surface of the inner space of the first accommodating cavity is the first receiving surface, which provides a stable placement and support basis for the glass plate 11 .

[0050] A plurality of protrusions may be provided on the first beam and the second beam, and the surface of the protrusions facing the first accommodation space is an arc surface, and the protrusions of the arc surface can support the glass plate 11 and prevent the surface of the glass plate 11 from being scratched. The first accommodation cavity is provided with a first opening on the side facing the first transmission device 1, and the size and shape of the first opening are adapted to the size of the glass plate 11 when it is transmitted from the first transmission device 1, so that the glass plate 11 can smoothly enter the first accommodation cavity through the first opening. At the same time, a second opening is provided on the side facing the second separation device 4, and the second opening allows the glass plate 11 that has been split once to enter the second separation device 4 through the second opening. The first accommodation cavity is enclosed by the first separation device 2, so that after the glass plate 11 is split for the first time, even if the first separation device 2 rotates to the first angle, the first accommodation cavity can limit the glass plate 11 from escaping from the first separation device 2.

[0051] The second fixing device 201 is arranged adjacent to the second opening, and it can be a structure composed of a plurality of clamping units, and these clamping units are evenly distributed at appropriate positions around the second opening. For example, a pneumatic clamp can be used to control the opening and closing action of the clamp through an air circuit system; or a mechanical clamp driven by an electric screw can be used to achieve precise clamping and loosening control. When the glass plate 11 enters the first accommodating cavity, the clamp of the second fixing device 201 extends into the cavity through the spacing between the beams, accurately clamps the corresponding edge or partial area of ​​the glass plate 11, and firmly fixes it on the first receiving surface. The first separation device 2 is composed of a plurality of beams, and when the first separation device 2 is bent at a first angle, it can disperse the force on the glass plate 11 more evenly, and it is not easy to deform or damage the glass plate 11, thereby ensuring that the entire splitting operation is carried out on the basis of a stable and reliable structure. By arranging the second fixing device 201 close to the second opening, when the second separation device 4 is bent at a second angle, the stress of the glass plate 11 that has been split once can be concentrated when it is split for the second time. The cooperation between the second fixing device 201 and the multiple beams allows the remaining glass plate 11 to be stably stored in the first separation device 2.

[0052] In some embodiments, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: a traction device 6, which is arranged on one side of the second separation device 4, and the traction device 6 includes a traction part and a first linear drive module, and the first linear drive module drives the traction part to reciprocate along the second direction, and the traction part is used to pull the glass plate 11 from the first separation device 2 to the second separation device 4.

[0053] The traction device 6 is mainly composed of two parts: a traction part and a first linear drive module. The traction part can be in a variety of suitable forms, such as a part with a flexible adsorption pad (working on the principle of vacuum adsorption) or a mechanical clamp structure, which is designed to form a reliable connection with the glass plate 11 so as to achieve the traction action on the glass plate 11. The first linear drive module is usually a mechanical structure composed of a motor, a screw, a guide rail, a slider and other components. The motor serves as a power source to drive the screw to rotate, and then drives the slider that cooperates with the screw to make a linear reciprocating motion along the guide rail, providing a stable and precise linear drive capability for the entire traction part, ensuring that it can move in the set direction and stroke.

[0054] The traction device 6 is arranged on one side of the second separation device 4 and is arranged opposite to the first separation device 2, so that the traction part can smoothly contact the glass plate 11 during the movement and complete the traction operation along the second direction (i.e., the direction perpendicular to the first direction), thereby realizing a smooth transition of the glass plate 11 between the two separation devices.

[0055] When a portion of the glass plate 11 is located on the first separation device 2 after one segmentation, the second fixing device 201 is released, and the traction part is driven by the first linear drive module to move to the initial position close to the edge of the glass plate 11 in the first separation device 2. If the traction part adopts an adsorption structure, the vacuum generating device will be activated at this time, so that the adsorption pad will generate sufficient suction to contact and adsorb the glass plate 11; if it is a clamping structure, the clamp will accurately clamp the corresponding part of the glass plate 11. After the glass plate 11 is successfully connected, the first linear drive module starts to drive the traction part to move toward the second separation device 4 along the second direction according to the preset speed and stroke, and is pulled to the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4.

[0056] The presence of the traction device 6 makes the transfer process of the glass plate 11 from the first separation device 2 to the second separation device 4 more stable and orderly. Compared with manual or simple pushing, the first linear drive module accurately controls the linear movement of the traction part, which can avoid the problems of shaking, deviation and even breakage of the glass plate 11 caused by factors such as uneven external force application and inaccurate direction, and ensures that the glass plate 11 can enter the second separation device 4 in a good state, providing a stable starting state for subsequent splitting operations, which helps to improve the precision and quality of splitting.

[0057] In some embodiments, the second separation device 4 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the second separation device 4 forms a first angle with the first transmission surface, and in the second state, the second separation device 4 forms a second angle with the first receiving surface; the second separation device 4 includes a first part and a second part, and the first part and the second part are spaced and arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, and the traction part passes between the first part and the second part to pull the glass plate 11.

[0058] The second separation device 4 can be in a first state, in which it forms a first angle with the first transmission surface. This means that when the first transmission device 1 transmits the glass plate 11, the first separation device 2 bends the first angle to split the glass plate 11, and the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4 and the first receiving surface of the first separation device 2 are located on the same surface, so that the glass plate 11 can be smoothly moved from the first separation device 2 to the second separation device 4. When a portion of the glass plate 11 is transferred from the first separation device 2 to the second separation device 4 through the traction device 6, the second separation device 4 will switch to the second state, in which it forms a second angle with the first receiving surface. The adjustment of this angle can be achieved through mechanical transmission and angle control means to split the glass plate 11 twice.

[0059] The second separation device 4 is composed of a first part and a second part, which are spaced and arranged opposite to each other along the second direction. The second separation device 4 can be a frame structure composed of a plurality of third beams and fourth beams, and the second separation device 4 has a second accommodating space, and the second accommodating space has a second receiving surface inside. The traction part is arranged on one side of the second separation device 4, and when the glass plate 11 is pulled, it will pass through the interval between the first part and the second part to contact and grab the glass plate 11 located on the first separation device 2. Due to the reasonable reservation of this interval, the traction part can accurately reach the position of the glass plate 11, and under the drive of the first linear drive module, the glass plate 11 is smoothly pulled from the first separation device 2 to the second accommodating space in the second separation device 4 along the second direction. In the whole process, the first part and the second part play an auxiliary positioning and guiding role on both sides. When the traction part pulls the glass plate 11 through them, the relative position relationship between them helps to ensure that the glass plate 11 can accurately fall on the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4.

[0060] By making the second separation device 4 have a first angle with the first transmission surface in the initial state, i.e., the first state, the number of times the first separation device 2 is repeatedly rotated can be reduced, and the operation time can be saved. By designing the second separation device 4 into a first part and a second part that are arranged relative to each other at intervals along the second direction, and allowing the traction part to pass through the middle for operation, the space is cleverly utilized, which not only ensures the structural strength and functional realization of the second separation device 4 itself (such as supporting the glass plate 11, fixing the glass plate 11, etc.), but also provides a convenient operation channel for the traction part. This spatial layout method reduces the overall space occupation of the equipment, and at the same time makes the cooperation between the various parts closer and more efficient, so that a series of operations such as traction, fixing and subsequent splitting of the glass plate 11 can be carried out in an orderly manner, improving the operational convenience and operating efficiency of the entire equipment.

[0061] In some embodiments, a receiving device 7 is provided along the second direction on a side of the second separation device 4 away from the first separation device 2, the receiving device 7 has a support plate, the support plate has an inclined state and a horizontal state, the support surface of the support plate in the inclined state is located in the same plane as the second supporting surface of the second separation device 4 when the second separation device 4 is bent at a second angle; a position adjustment structure 8 is provided, the position adjustment structure 8 is connected to the receiving device 7, and the support plate can be converted from an inclined state to a horizontal state through the position adjustment structure 8.

[0062] The receiving device 7 is arranged along the second direction on the side of the second separation device 4 away from the first separation device 2. The support plate can be made of a solid metal material (such as a steel plate, etc.) with a flat and smooth surface to ensure that the glass plate 11 can be stably supported. It has two states, namely an inclined state and a horizontal state. In the inclined state, its support surface is located in the same plane as the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4 when it is bent at the second angle. This design is to allow the glass plate 11 to smoothly transition from the second separation device 4 to the receiving device 7, and to ensure that after the splitting operation is completed, the glass plate 11 can smoothly slide down or be pushed to the receiving device 7 along this continuous plane, avoiding damage to the glass plate 11 or position displacement due to poor plane connection.

[0063] The position adjustment structure 8 is connected to the receiving device 7, and it is responsible for realizing the conversion of the state of the support plate, that is, converting the support plate from an inclined state to a horizontal state. The position adjustment structure 8 can be a mechanical structure composed of an electric push rod, a hydraulic rod or a screw transmission mechanism. For example, if an electric push rod is used, the push rod is driven to extend and retract by a motor, and one end of the push rod is connected to the support plate. When the push rod is extended or shortened, the inclination angle of the support plate can be changed, so that it rotates around a fixed fulcrum, thereby realizing the switch from an inclined state to a horizontal state; if it is a screw transmission mechanism, the rotation of the screw rod is used to drive the movement of the nut and the connecting parts that cooperate with it to adjust the angle of the support plate.

[0064] When the automatic glass splitting device is working, the glass plate 11 first completes the splitting operation under the cooperation of the first transmission device 1, the first separation device 2 and the second separation device 4. When the second separation device 4 is bent at the second angle as required and the splitting process is completed, the support plate of the receiving device 7 is in an inclined state, and its support surface is in the same plane as the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4, which is ready for the transfer of the glass plate 11. The glass plate 11 after splitting slides from the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4 to the support plate of the receiving device 7 along the continuous plane, and then the position adjustment structure 8 starts to start, and drives the support plate to rotate around the corresponding rotation point according to the preset program, gradually changing the support plate from the inclined state to the horizontal state. In this process, the glass plate 11 can be stably maintained on the support plate as the angle of the support plate changes. Finally, when the support plate reaches the horizontal state, the glass plate 11 is in a stable horizontal position that is convenient for subsequent collection, transportation or further processing.

[0065] The design of the receiving device 7 support plate being in an inclined state and being located in the same plane as the second supporting surface of the second separation device 4 ensures that the glass plate 11 can be seamlessly and smoothly transferred from the second separation device 4 to the receiving device 7 after the splitting is completed, avoiding collision, sliding out of control, etc. of the glass plate 11 during the transfer process due to factors such as plane drop and angle mutation, thereby improving the stability and safety of the glass plate 11 transfer process, helping to maintain the integrity of the glass plate 11 after splitting, and providing a good initial state for subsequent processes.

[0066] The support plate can be converted into a horizontal state through the position adjustment structure 8, which further facilitates the placement of the glass plate 11, making it in a horizontal position, and is more conducive to the subsequent collection and sorting of the glass plate 11, quality inspection or entering the next processing step, such as facilitating the subsequent grasping and transportation by an automated robotic arm, or directly performing appearance inspection on the glass plate 11 after cracking in a horizontal state.

[0067] In some embodiments, the automatic glass breaking equipment also includes: a second transmission device 9, the input end of the second transmission device 9 is arranged opposite to the receiving device 7, the second transmission device 9 has a second transmission surface arranged in a horizontal direction, and the second transmission device 9 is used to transmit the glass plate 11 along a third direction; a transplanting device 10, the transplanting device 10 is arranged on one side of the second transmission device 9, the transplanting device 10 includes a second linear drive module and a transplanting part, the second linear drive module is connected to the transplanting part, the second linear drive module drives the transplanting part to reciprocate along the third direction, and is used to transplant the glass plate 11 from the receiving device 7 to the second transmission device 9.

[0068] The input end of the second transmission device 9 is arranged opposite to the receiving device 7, and a second transmission surface is arranged in the horizontal direction. The transmission surface can be composed of components such as belts, chains or rollers, and is driven by a power source such as a motor to realize the transmission function of the glass plate 11. For example, when using belt transmission, the belt is usually made of a material with a certain friction and wear resistance, and is tightly stretched on the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The motor drives the driving wheel to rotate, and then the belt moves at a uniform speed along the third direction, providing stable support and power for the smooth movement of the glass plate 11.

[0069] The transplanting device 10 is arranged on one side of the second transmission device 9, and it is mainly composed of a second linear drive module and a transplanting part. The second linear drive module is similar to the first linear drive module mentioned above, and is also composed of components such as a motor, a screw, a guide rail, and a slider. The motor drives the screw to rotate, so that the slider matched with the screw can make precise linear reciprocating motion along the guide rail, thereby providing a stable and accurate linear drive capability for the transplanting part. The transplanting part can be a component with an adsorption function (such as a vacuum adsorption pad) or a clamping function (such as a mechanical clamp), and its design purpose is to be able to effectively contact the glass plate 11 and grab it from the receiving device 7.

[0070] When the glass plate 11 is being transplanted, the transplanting unit is driven by the second linear drive module to move toward the receiving device 7 along the third direction. After moving to the appropriate position, if the transplanting unit is an adsorption structure, the vacuum device will be activated to make the adsorption pad generate suction to tightly adsorb the glass plate 11 on the receiving device 7; if it is a clamping structure, the clamp will accurately clamp the corresponding part of the glass plate 11. Then, the second linear drive module drives the transplanting unit to move the glass plate 11 along the third direction toward the second transmission device 9. After moving to the appropriate position above the second transmission device 9, the transplanting unit steadily places the glass plate 11 on the second transmission surface of the second transmission device 9. After that, the transplanting unit returns to the initial position driven by the drive module to prepare for the next transplanting operation. The whole process requires precise and smooth movements to avoid damage to the glass plate 11.

[0071] The glass plate 11 is transferred from the receiving device 7 to the second transmission device 9 by the transfer device 10. Compared with manual operation or simple pushing, the second linear drive module is used to accurately control the linear movement of the transfer part, which can ensure that the glass plate 11 is uniformly stressed and accurately directed during the transfer process, and there will be no shaking, collision, etc., so that the glass plate 11 can be smoothly transferred from the receiving device 7 to the second transmission device 9, thereby ensuring the stable flow of the glass plate 11 on the entire production line, providing good basic conditions for subsequent processing, testing and other processes, and helping to improve the overall quality of the product. The entire transfer process is carried out in an orderly manner under the control of the automated drive module, and no manual intervention is required. The transfer device 10 can continuously repeat the transfer operation according to the preset program and rhythm, and cooperate with the second transmission device 9, which greatly improves the overall automation of the automatic glass splitting equipment, meets the requirements of modern industrial production for efficient and automated processing, and reduces the uncertainty and error caused by manual operation, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments, the automatic glass splitting equipment also includes: at least two sensing devices, the two sensing devices are respectively arranged between the first transmission device 1 and the first separation device 2, and between the first separation device 2 and the second separation device 4, the sensing devices are used to sense preset cutting marks on the surface of the glass plate 11; a control device, the control device is respectively communicated with the two sensing devices, the first transmission device 1, the first drive device 3 and the second drive device 5, and the control device controls the start and stop of the first transmission device 1, the first drive device 3 and the second drive device 5 according to the sensing signals of the sensing devices.

[0073] At least two sensing devices are precisely placed at two key positions, namely, between the first transmission device 1 and the first separation device 2, and between the first separation device 2 and the second separation device 4. Their positions can ensure that the surface conditions of the glass plate 11 can be detected in time at important nodes of the transmission and transfer of the glass plate 11. For example, the sensing device can be fixed at a suitable height and angle by a mounting bracket so that it faces the surface of the glass plate 11 to ensure a good sensing field of view.

[0074] The sensing device uses corresponding technical means to sense the preset cutting marks on the surface of the glass plate 11. Common sensing methods include optical sensing (using the principle of light reflection and refraction, when light is irradiated to the cutting marks and the normal glass surface, different optical characteristics will be produced for identification), electromagnetic induction (based on the difference in electromagnetic characteristics that may exist at the cutting marks for detection), etc. When the glass plate 11 passes through these two positions in sequence during the transmission process, the sensing device will scan the surface of the glass plate 11 in real time. Once the preset cutting marks are detected, the corresponding sensing signal will be generated and transmitted to the control device connected to it for communication.

[0075] The control device establishes stable communication connections with the two sensing devices, the first transmission device 1, the first drive device 3 and the second drive device 5 respectively through communication lines (which can be wired data lines, such as network cables, signal lines, etc., or wireless communication methods, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc., which are determined according to the actual design requirements and usage environment of the equipment), thereby realizing information interaction and instruction transmission.

[0076] After receiving the sensing signal from the sensing device, the control device will start and stop the relevant devices according to the preset control program and algorithm. For example, when the sensing device between the first transmission device 1 and the first separation device 2 detects the preset cutting mark on the glass plate 11, the control device will determine that the glass plate 11 has been transmitted to the appropriate position, and then send a stop signal to the first transmission device 1 to stop it from continuing to transmit the glass plate 11, and at the same time send a start signal to the first drive device 3 to drive the first receiving surface of the first separation device 2 to start rotating to form a first angle with the first transmission surface. When the sensing device between the first separation device 2 and the second separation device 4 detects the cutting mark, the control device will further coordinate, and may first suspend the action of the first drive device 3, and then start the second drive device 5 to drive the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4 to rotate to form a second angle with the first receiving surface, and start a multi-dimensional splitting operation process; and in the whole process, according to the sensing feedback at different stages, the start and stop of each device are flexibly controlled to ensure that the entire splitting process is carried out in an orderly manner.

[0077] Through the accurate sensing of the preset cutting marks on the surface of the glass plate 11 by the sensing device, and the fine start and stop control of the relevant devices by the control device based on the sensing signal, the glass plate 11 can be accurately operated according to the preset process in each link such as transmission, angle adjustment and splitting. In this way, it can be ensured that each glass plate 11 is split in the best state and position, and the cutting marks are used to the greatest extent to achieve high-quality and high-precision splitting effects, thereby improving the qualified rate and consistency of the finished split products.

[0078] Example 2

[0079] The present disclosure provides a glass splitting method, which is implemented according to the automatic glass splitting device provided in Example 1, and includes:

[0080] S1: etching the surface of the glass plate 11 so that the surface of the glass plate 11 has a preset cutting mark;

[0081] S2: bending the glass plate 11 at a first angle according to a preset cutting mark, so that the glass plate 11 is separated into a first plate body and a second plate body;

[0082] S3: bending the first plate at a second angle according to a preset cutting mark, so that the first plate is separated into a third plate and a fourth plate;

[0083] S4: convey the third plate out, and repeat step S3 for the fourth plate;

[0084] S5: until the first plate is transported out, then repeat step S2 for the second plate.

[0085] In step S1, a corresponding etching process can be used to process the surface of the glass plate 11 so that a preset cutting mark is formed on the surface of the glass plate 11. Common etching methods include laser etching, which focuses a high-energy-density laser beam on the surface of the glass plate 11, and scans and irradiates according to a preset pattern or line trajectory, and uses the high heat of the laser to partially melt, vaporize or produce microcracks in the glass, thereby forming cutting marks; chemical etching methods can also be used, using specific chemical reagents to react chemically with the glass, and selectively corroding the glass surface to produce the required cutting marks. The depth, width, and shape of these cutting marks must be precisely controlled according to the requirements of subsequent splitting. For example, for a thinner glass plate 11, the depth of the cutting mark is relatively shallow, but it must be ensured that the splitting can be guided smoothly.

[0086] In step S2, the glass plate 11 with the preset cutting marks after etching is transferred to the first transmission device 1 of the automatic glass splitting device, and then the glass plate 11 is stably transferred along the first direction until it is transferred to the first separation device 2. The first fixing device 101 of the first transmission device 1 is started, and the glass plate 11 is firmly fixed on the first transmission surface by vacuum adsorption, mechanical clamping, etc. The second fixing device 201 is started at the same time to fix the glass plate 11 on the first receiving surface. The first driving device 3 starts to work after receiving the control signal, and drives the first receiving surface of the first separation device 2 to rotate to form a first angle with the first transmission surface. This first angle can be set to a suitable value such as 30 degrees, 45 degrees, etc. according to factors such as the material of the glass plate 11 and the characteristics of the cutting marks. During the rotation of the first receiving surface, the glass plate 11 begins to bend along the preset cutting marks, and finally the glass plate 11 is separated into a first plate body and a second plate body. At this time, the first plate body and the second plate body are preliminarily separated under the bending action of the first angle.

[0087] In step S3, the second fixing device 201 releases the locking state, and then the second separation device 4 intervenes, the traction device 6 passes through the second separation device 4 to clamp the first plate, and moves it to the second separation device 4. Then, the second fixing device 201 fixes the first plate, and the second driving device 5 drives the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4 to rotate to form a second angle with the first receiving surface. Similarly, this second angle is also reasonably set according to factors such as glass characteristics, such as 15 degrees, 30 degrees, etc. As the second receiving surface rotates, the first plate is bent again along the preset cutting mark, thereby separating into the third plate and the fourth plate, further refining the result of the split, so that the separation of the glass is more in line with the requirements of subsequent production for size, shape, etc.

[0088] In step S4, after the third plate is separated, it is received by the receiving device 7 arranged on one side of the second separation device 4. The support plate of the receiving device 7 is first in an inclined state, and its support surface is located in the same plane as the second receiving surface of the second separation device 4. The third plate slides down along this plane onto the support plate, and then the position adjustment structure 8 converts the support plate into a horizontal state, which is convenient for the subsequent transportation of the third plate. The third plate can be smoothly transported to the next processing step or product collection area, etc., through the cooperation of the second transmission device 9 and the transplanting device 10 connected with the receiving device 7. The fourth plate still remains on the second separation device 4. According to the operation method of step S3, the second separation device 4 is driven by the second driving device 5 to adjust the angle for bending, and the fourth plate is continued to be separated. This is repeated, and the result of the split is continuously refined until the first plate is completely separated into multiple small plates that meet the size specifications as required, and transported out in sequence.

[0089] In step S5, after the first plate body is completely conveyed out, the second plate body becomes the next object to be processed. The second plate body is separated into two new parts in the same manner as in step S2, and the first transmission device 1, the first separation device 2 and the corresponding angle bending operation are reused. Then the subsequent steps are repeated and the cycle is continuously repeated until the entire glass plate 11 is split according to the preset cutting marks and angle bending requirements, and all the split plate bodies are conveyed out to complete the entire splitting process.

[0090] By precisely controlling the angle of each bend (the first angle and the second angle), the glass plate 11 can be split along the desired direction and position, avoiding deviations in the splitting process. Whether it is for the cutting of regular-shaped glass products or the splitting requirements of some special-shaped glass, the separation can be accurately achieved, and the size and shape of each plate body obtained can meet the production requirements well, greatly improving the accuracy and quality of the product, and reducing the subsequent additional processing steps such as grinding and trimming due to insufficient splitting accuracy. And this method of gradually splitting according to the set angles and cutting marks can make more reasonable use of glass materials compared to some extensive splitting methods. According to actual production needs, the glass plate 11 can be accurately separated into plates of appropriate size and shape, minimizing the generation of glass waste caused by unreasonable splitting. Relying on the automatic glass splitting equipment to realize the entire splitting process, each step is closely connected and has a high degree of automation, reducing manual intervention and time loss and errors caused by manual operation.

[0091] Example 3

[0092] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a production system, including the automatic glass breaking equipment provided in Example 1.

[0093] The production system takes the automatic glass splitting equipment as the core component, and is also equipped with a series of related equipment that works in conjunction with it. For example, before the glass plate 11 enters the processing stage with preset cutting marks, it is often necessary to first use the cutting equipment to cut the large piece of glass raw material according to the approximate size specifications. For example, a diamond wheel cutting machine is used, which contacts the glass through a high-speed rotating diamond wheel, and uses the sharp edge of the wheel to apply pressure on the glass surface, so that the glass produces micro-cracks and then achieves cutting. Or in order to ensure that the quality of glass products after splitting and subsequent processing meets the standards, it is necessary to use testing equipment to conduct multi-faceted testing on them. For example, optical testing equipment uses high-precision optical lenses, light sources, and image sensors.

[0094] The entire production system realizes continuous and automated production from etching of glass plates 11 to cracking and subsequent processing through close connection between various devices and automated process control. Compared with the traditional glass production method of manual handling and decentralized operation, it greatly reduces the manual intervention links, reduces the time loss, error and labor intensity caused by manual operation, enables more glass plates 11 to be processed per unit time, significantly improves production efficiency, meets the needs of large-scale and batch production of glass products, and is particularly suitable for the requirements of modern industrial production for efficient and stable production.

[0095] So far, various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art are not described. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solution disclosed here.

[0096] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified or some technical features may be replaced by equivalents without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict.

Claims

1. A glass automatic splitting device, characterized in that: include: A first transmission device (1), the first transmission device (1) being used for transmitting a glass plate (11) having a preset cutting mark on its surface transmitted from a previous process in a first direction, the first transmission device (1) comprising a first transmission surface arranged in a horizontal direction and a first fixing device (101) for fixing the glass plate (11) on the first transmission surface; a first separation device (2), the first separation device (2) being arranged at the output end of the first transmission device (1) along the first direction and being rotatably connected to the first transmission device (1), the first separation device (2) comprising a first receiving surface and a second fixing device (201) for fixing the glass plate (11) on the first receiving surface; and A first driving device (3), the first driving device (3) is drivingly connected to the first separating device (2), and is used to drive the first receiving surface to rotate to form a first angle with the first transmission surface.

2. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a second separation device (4), the second separation device (4) being arranged on one side of the first separation device (2) along a second direction and being rotatably connected to the first separation device (2), the second separation device (4) comprising a second receiving surface; A second driving device (5), the second driving device (5) is drivingly connected to the second separating device (4), and is used to drive the second receiving surface to rotate to form a second angle with the first receiving surface; The second direction and the first direction meet a perpendicular condition.

3. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first separation device (2) is formed by a plurality of first beams and second beams connected in a crisscross manner, the plurality of first beams and the second beams enclose a first accommodating cavity, the first accommodating cavity has the first receiving surface inside, and the first accommodating cavity has a first opening and a second opening facing the first transmission device (1) and the second separation device (4), respectively; The second fixing device (201) is arranged close to the second opening.

4. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A traction device (6), wherein the traction device (6) is arranged on one side of the second separation device (4), and the traction device (6) comprises a traction part and a first linear drive module, wherein the first linear drive module drives the traction part to move back and forth along the second direction, and the traction part is used to pull the glass plate (11) from the first separation device (2) to the second separation device (4).

5. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second separation device (4) has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the second separation device (4) forms the first angle with the first transmission surface. In the second state, the second separation device (4) forms the second angle with the first receiving surface. The second separation device (4) comprises a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part are spaced apart and arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, and the traction part passes between the first part and the second part to traction the glass plate (11).

6. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: a receiving device (7), the receiving device (7) being arranged along the second direction on a side of the second separating device (4) away from the first separating device (2), the receiving device (7) comprising a supporting plate, the supporting plate having an inclined state and a horizontal state, the supporting surface of the supporting plate in the inclined state and the second receiving surface of the second separating device (4) when bent at the second angle being located in the same plane; A position adjustment structure (8), wherein the position adjustment structure (8) is connected to the receiving device (7), and the support plate can be converted from an inclined state to a horizontal state through the position adjustment structure (8).

7. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: a second transmission device (9), wherein an input end of the second transmission device (9) is arranged opposite to the receiving device (7), the second transmission device (9) has a second transmission surface arranged in a horizontal direction, and the second transmission device (9) is used to transmit the glass plate (11) along a third direction; A transplanting device (10), the transplanting device (10) is arranged on one side of the second transmission device (9), the transplanting device (10) comprises a second linear drive module and a transplanting part, the second linear drive module is connected to the transplanting part, the second linear drive module drives the transplanting part to reciprocate along the third direction, and is used for transplanting the glass plate (11) from the receiving device (7) to the second transmission device (9).

8. The automatic glass breaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: at least two sensing devices, the two sensing devices being respectively arranged between the first transmission device (1) and the first separation device (2), and between the first separation device (2) and the second separation device (4), the sensing devices being used to sense a preset cutting mark on the surface of the glass plate (11); A control device, wherein the control device is respectively connected to the two sensing devices, the first transmission device (1), the first drive device (3) and the second drive device (5) for communication, and the control device controls the start and stop of the first transmission device (1), the first drive device (3) and the second drive device (5) according to the sensing signal of the sensing device.

9. A glass splitting method, according to the automatic glass splitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: include: S1: etching the surface of the glass plate (11) so that the surface of the glass plate (11) has a preset cutting mark; S2: bending the glass plate (11) at a first angle according to the preset cutting mark, so that the glass plate (11) is separated into a first plate body and a second plate body; S3: bending the first plate at a second angle according to the preset cutting mark, so that the first plate is separated into a third plate and a fourth plate; S4: conveying the third plate out, and repeating step S3 for the fourth plate; S5: until the first plate is transported out, then repeat step S2 for the second plate.

10. A production system, characterized in that: The invention comprises the automatic glass breaking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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