Feeding equipment and method for retired photovoltaic modules

Abstract

The invention discloses a feeding device and method for an out-of-service photovoltaic module. The feeding device comprises a feeding frame; the visual system is arranged above the feeding frame and is used for identifying information of the retired photovoltaic modules on the feeding frame; a feeding mechanism; the tray assembly is used for bearing the retired photovoltaic assemblies whose batch states are abnormal states after the visual system identifies the retired photovoltaic assemblies; and the turnover mechanism is used for bearing the retired photovoltaic modules of which the batch states identified by the visual system are normal states, and turning over the retired photovoltaic modules of which the glass surfaces have abnormal orientations. According to the loading equipment for the retired photovoltaic modules, the retired photovoltaic modules of which the batch states do not meet the requirements are placed on the tray assembly, the retired photovoltaic modules of which the batch states meet the requirements are carried to the turnover mechanism, and the turnover mechanism is utilized to turn over the retired photovoltaic modules of which the glass surfaces have abnormal orientations; therefore, it is ensured that the retired photovoltaic modules have a unified and ordered feeding state, and follow-up automatic recycling treatment is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic module recycling, and in particular to a loading device and method for retired photovoltaic modules. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the photovoltaic industry, the amount of retired photovoltaic modules is increasing day by day. The main components of photovoltaic modules are generally glass, aluminum frame, film, backplane and battery cells. The content of battery cells, glass and aluminum frame in photovoltaic modules is stable, and the recycling value is relatively high, which is one of the goals of module recycling.

[0003] In order to efficiently recycle available resources and protect the environment, the recycling and reuse of retired photovoltaic modules has become a hot topic of research at home and abroad. Before recycling retired photovoltaic modules, they need to be transported to the loading point. During the loading process of retired photovoltaic modules, it is usually necessary to use a fixed-point manipulator to transfer them from a fixed storage point to a fixed loading point before processing. Due to the complex incoming state of retired photovoltaic modules, single- and double-glass broken modules are mixed and stacked, requiring a lot of manual intervention and classification, resulting in a low degree of automation of the production line, which seriously affects the recycling efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present application provides a loading device and method for retired photovoltaic modules, which can effectively improve the loading efficiency and neatness of retired photovoltaic modules and enhance the degree of automation in the recycling of retired photovoltaic modules.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A loading device for retired photovoltaic modules, comprising:

[0007] Loading racks for storing retired PV modules;

[0008] A visual system, disposed above the loading rack, for identifying information of retired photovoltaic modules on the loading rack, wherein the information includes the orientation and batch status of the retired photovoltaic modules;

[0009] A feeding mechanism, arranged on one side of the feeding rack;

[0010] A tray assembly for carrying retired photovoltaic modules whose batch status is identified as abnormal by the visual system;

[0011] A flipping mechanism, used to carry retired photovoltaic modules whose batch status is normal as identified by the visual system, and flip retired photovoltaic modules whose glass surfaces have abnormal orientations;

[0012] Among them, the loading mechanism is used to transfer the retired photovoltaic components on the loading rack to the corresponding tray components and the turning mechanism respectively according to the information recognized by the visual system.

[0013] As one embodiment, the visual system is arranged to be liftable along the stacking direction of the retired photovoltaic modules.

[0014] As one of the embodiments, the batch status includes an operating status, a single-glass or double-glass type, and the pallet assembly includes a plurality of first areas, each of which is used for stacking retired photovoltaic components that do not meet the requirements for the operating status or the single-glass or double-glass type.

[0015] As one of the implementation modes, the operating condition includes the degree of damage of retired photovoltaic modules, the first area includes at least two second areas, retired photovoltaic modules of single-glass or double-glass type that do not meet the requirements are stacked in one of the second areas, and retired photovoltaic modules whose degree of damage does not meet the requirements are stacked in another second area.

[0016] As one embodiment, the flip mechanism includes a bearing assembly and a flip assembly disposed adjacent to each other, and the loading mechanism is configured to place the retired photovoltaic assembly on the bearing assembly while allowing the retired photovoltaic assembly to at least partially extend above the flip assembly;

[0017] The carrying component is used to carry retired photovoltaic components whose batch status is normal as identified by the visual system, and the flipping component is used to flip over the retired photovoltaic components carried on the carrying component and with the glass surface having a first orientation and place them on the carrying component again.

[0018] As one embodiment, the flip assembly is arranged to be liftable relative to the bearing assembly, and comprises two telescopic mechanisms arranged opposite to each other, a rotating mechanism connected to the free end of each of the telescopic mechanisms, and a clamping block connected to the free end of the rotating mechanism;

[0019] The telescopic mechanisms at both ends can drive the corresponding clamps to clamp the opposite ends of the retired photovoltaic components, and the rotating mechanism can drive the telescopic mechanisms to rotate to turn over the retired photovoltaic components clamped by the clamps.

[0020] As one embodiment, the flip mechanism includes two bearing assemblies arranged in parallel and at intervals, and the flip assembly is arranged between the two bearing assemblies;

[0021] The loading mechanism is configured to place the retired photovoltaic assembly above the two bearing assemblies while allowing the middle of the retired photovoltaic assembly to be located above the flip assembly.

[0022] As one embodiment, the supporting assembly includes a conveying mechanism for transmitting along the arrangement direction of the two clamps, and the conveying mechanism is used to transfer the corresponding retired photovoltaic assembly to a predetermined position according to the information of the visual system for clamping and flipping by the flipping assembly.

[0023] As one embodiment, the bearing assembly is rotatably arranged relative to the flip assembly along a side close to or away from the flip assembly, and can be switched between a horizontal direction and a drooping direction.

[0024] Another object of the present application is to provide a method for loading retired photovoltaic modules, using the above-mentioned loading device for retired photovoltaic modules, the method comprising:

[0025] Identify information about retired PV panels on the loading rack;

[0026] Determine the orientation and batch status of the retired photovoltaic modules based on the identified information;

[0027] Place retired PV modules with abnormal batch status into pallet modules;

[0028] The retired photovoltaic modules in normal batch status are placed on the flipping mechanism, and the retired photovoltaic modules with abnormal glass surface orientation are flipped over by the flipping mechanism.

[0029] The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic components of the present application utilizes a visual system in conjunction with a loading mechanism to place retired photovoltaic components of different orientations and batch statuses at corresponding positions, so that retired photovoltaic components whose batch status does not meet the requirements are placed on the tray assembly, and retired photovoltaic components whose batch status meets the requirements are transported to the flipping mechanism, and the flipping mechanism is used to flip retired photovoltaic components with abnormal orientations on their glass surfaces, thereby ensuring that the retired photovoltaic components have a uniform and orderly feeding state, facilitating the subsequent automated recycling of the retired photovoltaic components, improving the loading efficiency and neatness, and ensuring the recycling efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a loading device for retired photovoltaic modules according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a loading method for retired photovoltaic modules according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial loading method of retired photovoltaic modules according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In this application, the terms "disposed", "provided with", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] The orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0036] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0037] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0039] See also Figure 1As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a loading device for retired photovoltaic components P, which mainly includes a loading rack 10, a visual system 20, a loading mechanism 30, a tray assembly 40 and a flipping mechanism 50, wherein the loading rack 10 is used to store retired photovoltaic components P, and the visual system 20 is arranged above the loading rack 10, and is used to identify the information of the retired photovoltaic components P on the loading rack 10, and the information includes the orientation and batch status of the retired photovoltaic components P. The loading mechanism 30 is arranged on one side of the loading rack 10, and is used to take and place retired photovoltaic components P, and the tray assembly 40 is used to carry retired photovoltaic components P whose batch status is abnormal as identified by the visual system 20; the flipping mechanism 50 is used to carry retired photovoltaic components P whose glass has a normal batch status identified by the visual system 20, and flip the retired photovoltaic components whose glass surface has an abnormal orientation. For example, the normal orientation is the direction in which the glass surface faces upward, and the abnormal orientation is the direction in which the glass surface faces downward. When the glass surface faces upward, the requirements for subsequent cleaning declaration and feeding can be met.

[0040] During the operation of the loading equipment, the loading mechanism 30 is used to transfer the retired photovoltaic modules P on the loading rack 10 to the corresponding tray assembly 40 and the turning mechanism 50 according to the information recognized by the visual system 20. Specifically, the loading mechanism 30 can transfer the retired photovoltaic modules P with abnormal batch status on the loading rack 10 to the tray assembly 40 for placement, and can transfer the retired photovoltaic modules P with normal batch status on the loading rack 10 to the turning mechanism 50, and turn over the retired photovoltaic modules with abnormal glass surface orientation so that they are carried on the turning mechanism 50 with the glass surface facing upward.

[0041] The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic components of the present application utilizes a visual system in conjunction with a loading mechanism to place retired photovoltaic components of different orientations and batch statuses at corresponding positions, so that retired photovoltaic components whose batch status does not meet the requirements are placed on the tray assembly, and retired photovoltaic components whose batch status meets the requirements are transported to the flipping mechanism, and the flipping mechanism is used to flip retired photovoltaic components with abnormal orientations on their glass surfaces, thereby ensuring that the retired photovoltaic components have a uniform and orderly feeding state, facilitating the subsequent automated recycling of the retired photovoltaic components, improving the loading efficiency and neatness, and ensuring the recycling efficiency.

[0042] In one embodiment, the visual system 20 is arranged to be liftable along the stacking direction of the retired photovoltaic modules P. Specifically, the loading device may include a vertical sliding frame 1, the sliding frame 1 has a guide rail extending in the vertical direction, and the visual system 20 is slidably arranged on the guide rail and arranged downward. Among them, the visual system 20 can be a 2D or 3D camera, which can identify the information of the retired photovoltaic modules P in the picture by capturing and analyzing the picture, and the information may include, but is not limited to, the size specifications, orientation, batch status, location and quantity of the junction boxes and cables of the retired photovoltaic modules P.

[0043] In some embodiments, the batch status of the retired photovoltaic modules P includes the working status, single glass or double glass type of the retired photovoltaic modules P. Single glass means that the module is single-sided glass, and double glass means that the module is double-sided glass. Correspondingly, the tray assembly 40 includes a plurality of first areas, each of which is used to stack the retired photovoltaic modules P whose working status or single glass or double glass type do not meet the requirements. That is, the retired photovoltaic modules P whose working status does not meet the requirements can be stacked and placed in the same area, and the retired photovoltaic modules P whose single glass or double glass type does not meet the requirements can be stacked and placed in another area, so that neat stacking can be achieved, which is convenient for storage and retrieval.

[0044] Among them, the operating status includes the degree of damage of the retired photovoltaic modules. For example, according to the degree of damage, it can be divided into complete and broken. Here, it can be understood that "complete" and "broken" can be divided according to the degree of damage, which does not mean absolute complete or broken. The batch status can be divided into complete working condition and broken working condition.

[0045] In this way, the batch status of retired photovoltaic modules P can be divided into complete working condition, broken working condition, single glass type, and double glass type. For example, if the target batch status that needs to be processed currently is retired photovoltaic modules of single glass type and complete working condition, then retired photovoltaic modules of single glass type and complete working condition are the batch status of normal state, and retired photovoltaic modules of single glass type, broken working condition and double glass type are the batch status of abnormal state.

[0046] In some embodiments, the operating condition of the retired photovoltaic components P includes the degree of damage of the retired photovoltaic components P, the first area includes at least two second areas, the retired photovoltaic components of the single-glass or double-glass type that do not meet the requirements are stacked in one of the second areas, and the retired photovoltaic components whose degree of damage does not meet the requirements can be stacked in another second area.

[0047] In one embodiment, there are multiple loading racks 10, which are arranged side by side on one side of the flip mechanism 50, and each loading rack 10 is correspondingly provided with a visual system 20. The recognition data of each visual system 20 can be collected centrally and then called by the loading mechanism 30, the flip mechanism 50, etc.

[0048] In one embodiment, the loading rack 10 includes side frames 11 on both sides and a load-bearing beam 12 connected between the side frames 11. The top surface of the side frames 11 is higher than the load-bearing beam 12, forming an edge for limiting the long side of the retired photovoltaic module P. The load-bearing beam 12 on the side of the loading rack 10 close to the flip mechanism 50 is higher than the other load-bearing beams 12, and the load-bearing beam 12 on the side of the loading rack 10 away from the flip mechanism 50 is lower than the side frames 11, so that the loading rack 10 is an open structure on the side away from the flip mechanism 50, and the retired photovoltaic module P can be removed from this side (such as Figure 1 The left side shown in the figure enters the loading rack 10 and is carried by the load beam 12. Among them, the same loading rack 10 can have two side frames 11 and at least two load beams 12 located between the two side frames 11.

[0049] In one embodiment, the loading mechanism 30 includes a connected robot and a pick-and-place mechanism. The robot has multiple degrees of freedom, such as a six-axis robot arm, which can achieve grasping actions at various angles, and the pick-and-place mechanism can use a vacuum suction cup or a clamping mechanism.

[0050] Specifically, the flipping mechanism 50 may include a supporting component 51 and a flipping component 52 that are adjacently arranged, and the loading mechanism 30 is configured to place the retired photovoltaic components P on the supporting component 51 while making the retired photovoltaic components P at least partially extend above the flipping component 52. The supporting component 51 is used to carry the retired photovoltaic components P whose batch status is normal and identified by the visual system 20, and the flipping component 52 is used to flip the retired photovoltaic components P carried on the supporting component 51 and whose glass surface has a first orientation and then place them on the supporting component 51 again.

[0051] Since the retired photovoltaic components P with abnormal orientation of the glass surface need to be flipped before entering the next recycling process, after identification by the visual system 20, the loading mechanism 30 places the retired photovoltaic components P with normal batch status on the supporting component 51, and the flipping component 52 flips the retired photovoltaic components P with abnormal orientation and transports them to the next workstation.

[0052] In one embodiment, the flip assembly 52 is liftable relative to the supporting assembly 51, and includes two telescopic mechanisms 521 arranged opposite to each other, a rotating mechanism 522 connected to the free end of each telescopic mechanism 521, and a clamping block 523 connected to the free end of the rotating mechanism 522; the telescopic mechanisms 521 at both ends can drive the corresponding clamping blocks 523 to clamp the opposite ends of the retired photovoltaic assembly P, and the rotating mechanism 522 can drive the telescopic mechanism 521 to rotate and flip the retired photovoltaic assembly P clamped by the clamping blocks 523.

[0053] The bottom of the telescopic mechanism 521 may be connected to a lifting mechanism to achieve synchronous lifting and lowering of the telescopic mechanism 521 and the rotating mechanism 522 , the clamping block 523 , and the retired photovoltaic assembly P thereon.

[0054] In addition, the bearing assembly 51 can be rotatably arranged relative to the flip assembly 52 along the side close to or away from the flip assembly 52, and can be switched between the horizontal direction and the drooping direction. For example, the bearing assembly 51 can be rotated 90° downward around the side away from the flip assembly 52, and its rotation axis is parallel to the length direction of the bearing assembly 51. In this way, when it is necessary to rotate the clamp block 523 around the horizontal axis, the bearing assembly 51 can be flipped to the bottom of the flip assembly 52 in advance to avoid interference with the bearing assembly 51 next to it when the retired photovoltaic assembly P is flipped, thereby damaging the retired photovoltaic assembly P or equipment.

[0055] According to the flip assembly 52 of the above embodiment, the batch state of the retired photovoltaic components P transferred by the feeding mechanism 30 is normal, and is placed horizontally on the surface of the bearing component 51 and the flip assembly 52. ​​When turning over the retired photovoltaic components P with abnormal glass surface, first, the flip assembly 52 is controlled to rise, driving the retired photovoltaic components P clamped between the clamps 523 to rise, and the bearing component 51 is controlled to flip to the bottom of the flip assembly 52; then, the retired photovoltaic components P are flipped 180° so that the back side faces upward; finally, the bearing component 51 is controlled to flip to a horizontal state, and the flip assembly 52 is controlled to descend to the bottom of the bearing component 51, and the telescopic mechanism 521 is controlled to retract, and the clamps 523 are released, so that the retired photovoltaic components P are completely carried on the bearing component 51.

[0056] In one embodiment, the flip mechanism 50 includes two parallel and spaced-apart bearing assemblies 51, and the flip assembly 52 is disposed between the two bearing assemblies 51; the loading mechanism 30 is configured to place the retired photovoltaic assembly P on the two bearing assemblies 51 while placing the middle of the retired photovoltaic assembly P on the top of the flip assembly 52. ​​For example, the opposite ends of the long side of the retired photovoltaic assembly P are respectively overlapped on the bearing assemblies 51 on both sides.

[0057] In one embodiment, the supporting component 51 also has a transmission function and can be used to transmit retired photovoltaic components P. The flipping mechanism 50 can be located below the supporting component 51 when the supporting component 51 is in the transmission state to avoid friction interference with the back side of the retired photovoltaic components P.

[0058] Specifically, the supporting assembly 51 includes a conveying mechanism 510 for transmitting along the arrangement direction of the two clamps 523. The conveying mechanism 510 can be a conveying roller or a conveyor belt. The conveying mechanism 510 is used to transfer the corresponding retired photovoltaic assembly P to a predetermined position according to the information of the visual system 20, so as to be clamped and flipped by the flipping assembly 52.

[0059] For example, if the visual system 20 recognizes that the glass surface of the retired photovoltaic module P is in an abnormal orientation and has a specific width dimension, the loading mechanism 30 will transfer the retired photovoltaic module P horizontally to the carrying component 51, and by controlling the transmission speed of the conveying mechanism 510 of the carrying component 51, the retired photovoltaic module P can be accurately transferred to the predetermined position on the carrying component 51; then the flipping component 52 is controlled to work, and the two clamping blocks 523 of the flipping component 52 are controlled to rise, the retired photovoltaic module P is straightened and clamped, and then the retired photovoltaic module P is turned over, and finally the retired photovoltaic module P is transported to the next station using the carrying component 51. The retired photovoltaic module P with a normal glass surface does not need to be turned over and can be directly transported to the next station.

[0060] The present application also provides a method for loading retired photovoltaic modules P, such as Figure 2 As shown, the loading method of the retired photovoltaic module P mainly includes:

[0061] S10, identifying information of retired photovoltaic components P on the loading rack 10;

[0062] S20, judging the orientation and batch status of the retired photovoltaic modules P according to the identified information;

[0063] S30, placing the retired photovoltaic components P with abnormal batch status on the tray component 40;

[0064] S40, placing the retired photovoltaic modules P in a normal batch state onto the turning mechanism 50;

[0065] S50, using the turning mechanism 50 to turn over the retired photovoltaic module P whose glass surface has an abnormal orientation.

[0066] In step S10, the information of the retired photovoltaic modules P may include, but is not limited to, the size, orientation, batch status, location and quantity of junction boxes and cables of the retired photovoltaic modules P.

[0067] In one embodiment, the information of the retired photovoltaic modules P includes the working state and single-glass or double-glass type of the retired photovoltaic modules P, and the tray assembly 40 includes a plurality of first areas. In step S30, when the retired photovoltaic modules P with abnormal batch status are placed on the tray assembly 40, the retired photovoltaic modules P whose working state does not meet the requirements can be stacked and placed in the same area, and the retired photovoltaic modules P whose single-glass or double-glass type does not meet the requirements can be stacked and placed in another area.

[0068] In one embodiment, the working condition of the retired photovoltaic module P includes the degree of damage of the retired photovoltaic module P, and the tray assembly 40 includes a plurality of second areas. In step S30, when placing the retired photovoltaic module P on the tray assembly 40, it also includes stacking the retired photovoltaic modules of the single-glass or double-glass type that do not meet the requirements in one of the second areas, and the retired photovoltaic modules of the degree of damage that do not meet the requirements can be stacked in another second area.

[0069] In one embodiment, in step S40 , while placing the retired photovoltaic assembly P on the supporting assembly 51 , it is necessary to make the retired photovoltaic assembly P at least partially extend above the flip assembly 52 , and make the flip assembly 52 lower than the retired photovoltaic assembly P.

[0070] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, step S50 may specifically include:

[0071] S51, controlling the flip assembly 52 to rise, driving the retired photovoltaic assembly P clamped between the clamping blocks 523 to rise, and controlling the carrying assembly 51 to flip to below the flip assembly 52;

[0072] S52, turning over the retired photovoltaic module P180° so that the back side faces upward;

[0073] S53, control the bearing assembly 51 to flip to a horizontal state, control the flip assembly 52 to descend below the bearing assembly 51, control the telescopic mechanism 521 to retract, release the clamping block 523, so that the retired photovoltaic assembly P is completely supported on the bearing assembly 51.

[0074] In one embodiment, the carrier assembly 51 also has a transmission function. In step S50, before S51, it also includes: controlling the transmission speed of the transmission mechanism 510 of the carrier assembly 51 to accurately transmit the retired photovoltaic assembly P to a predetermined position on the carrier assembly 51. Then, steps S51 to S53 can be performed.

[0075] In steps S51 to S53, the reversing assembly 52 is controlled to work, and the two clamping blocks 523 of the reversing assembly 52 are controlled to rise, so as to straighten and clamp the retired photovoltaic assembly P, and then turn the retired photovoltaic assembly P over;

[0076] After steps S51 to S53, the decommissioned photovoltaic assembly P can also be transported to the next workstation using the carrying assembly 51.

[0077] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A loading device for retired photovoltaic modules, characterized in that: include: A loading rack (10) for storing retired photovoltaic modules; A visual system (20) is disposed above the loading rack (10) and is used to identify information of retired photovoltaic modules on the loading rack (10), wherein the information includes the orientation and batch status of the retired photovoltaic modules; A feeding mechanism (30) is arranged on one side of the feeding frame (10); A tray assembly (40) for carrying retired photovoltaic assemblies whose batch status is identified as abnormal by the visual system (20); A turning mechanism (50) is used to carry retired photovoltaic modules whose batch status is normal as identified by the visual system (20), and to turn over retired photovoltaic modules whose glass surfaces have abnormal orientations; The loading mechanism (30) is used to transfer the retired photovoltaic components on the loading rack (10) to the corresponding tray components (40) and the turning mechanism (50) according to the information recognized by the visual system (20).

2. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual system (20) is arranged to be liftable along the stacking direction of the retired photovoltaic components.

3. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The batch status includes the working condition status and single-glass or double-glass type of the retired photovoltaic modules. The tray assembly (40) includes a plurality of first areas, each of which is used for stacking retired photovoltaic modules whose working condition status or single-glass or double-glass type do not meet the requirements.

4. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating condition includes the degree of damage of retired photovoltaic components, the first area includes at least two second areas, retired photovoltaic components of single-glass or double-glass type that do not meet the requirements are stacked in one of the second areas, and retired photovoltaic components whose degree of damage does not meet the requirements are stacked in another second area.

5. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (50) comprises a bearing assembly (51) and a flipping assembly (52) arranged adjacent to each other, and the loading mechanism (30) is configured to place the retired photovoltaic assembly above the bearing assembly (51) while allowing the retired photovoltaic assembly to at least partially extend above the flipping assembly (52); The carrying component (51) is used to carry retired photovoltaic components whose batch status is normal as identified by the visual system (20), and the flipping component (52) is used to flip over the retired photovoltaic components carried on the carrying component (51) and whose glass surface has a first orientation and place them back on the carrying component (51).

6. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flip assembly (52) is arranged to be liftable relative to the bearing assembly (51), and comprises two telescopic mechanisms (521) arranged opposite to each other, a rotating mechanism (522) connected to the free end of each of the telescopic mechanisms (521), and a clamping block (523) connected to the free end of the rotating mechanism (522); The telescopic mechanisms (521) at both ends can drive the corresponding clamps (523) to clamp the opposite ends of the retired photovoltaic components, and the rotating mechanism (522) can drive the telescopic mechanisms (521) to rotate to turn over the retired photovoltaic components clamped by the clamps (523).

7. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that: The turnover mechanism (50) comprises two bearing assemblies (51) arranged in parallel and at an interval, and the turnover assembly (52) is arranged between the two bearing assemblies (51); The loading mechanism (30) is configured to place the retired photovoltaic assembly above the two bearing assemblies (51) while allowing the middle of the retired photovoltaic assembly to be located above the flip assembly (52).

8. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that: The carrying assembly (51) comprises a conveying mechanism (510) for conveying along the arrangement direction of the two clamping blocks (523), and the conveying mechanism (510) is used to convey the corresponding retired photovoltaic assembly to a predetermined position according to the information of the visual system (20) so as to be clamped and flipped by the flipping assembly (52).

9. The loading equipment for retired photovoltaic modules according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bearing assembly (51) is rotatably arranged relative to the flip assembly (52) along a side close to or away from the flip assembly (52), and can be switched between a horizontal direction and a drooping direction.

10. A method for loading retired photovoltaic modules, characterized in that: Using the loading equipment of retired photovoltaic modules according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the method comprises: Identifying information of retired photovoltaic modules on a loading rack (10); Determine the orientation and batch status of the retired photovoltaic modules based on the identified information; Placing retired photovoltaic modules with abnormal batch status on a tray assembly (40); The retired photovoltaic components in a normal batch state are placed on a turning mechanism (50), and the turning mechanism (50) is used to turn over the retired photovoltaic components whose glass surfaces have abnormal orientations.

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