Tool for cleaning sucker of mechanical arm

By designing a robotic arm suction cup cleaning tool with sponge layer and dust-free cloth layer, the problem of silicon wafer damage caused by the robotic arm suction cup due to dirty silicon powder is solved, and the cleaning efficiency and thoroughness are achieved.

CN222535636UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28CHUZHOU YIJING PHOTOELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421139088.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

During the manufacturing process of crystalline silicon solar cells, the robotic arm suction cup is damaged due to dirty silicon powder and debris, and manual cleaning is time-consuming and laborious and incomplete.

Method used

A tool including a grip rod, ring frame and wipe layer is designed. The ring frame is covered with a sponge layer and a dust-free cloth layer to clean the silicon powder and particles in the gap between the suction cups through the dust-free cloth layer to avoid suction cup damage.

Benefits of technology

Effectively clean the silicon powder and particles on the suction cup, reduce suction cup damage and scratches on the surface of the silicon wafer, clean it thoroughly, saving time and effort.

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Abstract

The tool for cleaning the sucker of the mechanical arm comprises a holding rod, a screw hole is formed in one end of the holding rod in the radial direction, a rod body on one side of an annular frame is inserted into the screw hole, the rod body is connected into the screw hole through a first bolt to be locked and connected with the annular frame, supporting rods are obliquely and symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the annular frame, and the two ends of each supporting rod are connected to the side face of the holding rod through second bolts. A wiping layer is coated outside the ring frame; the cleaning device is simple in structure, reasonable in design and novel and unique in thought, and is used for cleaning silicon powder dirt and adhered silicon particles by wrapping the soft wiping layer outside the ring frame and plugging the ring frame into the gap of the suction cup.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaics and new energy, in particular to a tool for cleaning a suction cup of a mechanical arm. Background Art

[0002] Currently in the field of crystalline silicon solar cell manufacturing, most dry high-temperature automated equipment uses an insertion method to evenly place crystalline silicon wafers into designated fixtures before proceeding with the process.

[0003] With the rapid expansion of production capacity, the suction cups of automated equipment such as insert-type robotic arms may be contaminated with silicon powder and may be stuck with debris, causing damage to silicon wafers, resulting in broken wafers or causing poor EL in the subsequent process. It is time-consuming and laborious to wipe off the powder and particles by hand, and it cannot be completely cleaned. Therefore, the present application discloses a tool for cleaning the suction cups of robotic arms. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the existing problems and provides a tool for cleaning the suction cup of a mechanical arm.

[0005] The utility model is realized through the following technical scheme: a tool for cleaning a suction cup of a mechanical arm, comprising a gripping rod, a screw hole is radially arranged at one end of the gripping rod, the hole is the same as the rod body on one side of the inserted ring frame, and the rod body of the ring frame is connected to the screw hole and locked by a bolt, support rods are obliquely and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ring frame, and the two ends of the support rods are connected to the side of the gripping rod by a bolt, and the ring frame is covered with a wiping layer.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above solution, the outer surface of the grip rod is coated with a rubber layer, which allows the dust-free cloth to extend deep into the gap between the suction cups to prevent the metal rod from touching the ceramic suction cups. The rubber layer is coated to prevent the ceramic suction cups from being damaged.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the wiping layer includes a sponge layer, which is wrapped around the outside of the ring frame, and the outer surface of the sponge layer is covered with a dust-free cloth layer, and openings are symmetrically arranged on the upper edge of the dust-free cloth layer, and the outer ends of the openings are arranged to match the inclined holes accommodated at the ends of the support rods, and binding straps are symmetrically arranged on the openings. After cleaning the silicon powder and particles in the gap of the suction cup, the silicon powder adheres to the dust-free cloth layer, and the dust-free cloth is dirty, which makes it convenient to remove and install the dust-free cloth layer from the ring frame, and the dust-free cloth layer is fixed by the binding strap, which facilitates the replacement of the dirty dust-free cloth layer.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, the overall thickness of the ring frame covered with the dust-free cloth layer is smaller than the gap between the suction cups to ensure that the dust-free cloth layer is inserted into the gap between the suction cups.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages: simple structure, reasonable design, novel and unique idea, a soft wiping layer is covered on the outside of the ring frame and inserted into the gap of the suction cup to clean silicon powder dirt and sticky silicon particles, so as to reduce the damage of the suction cup and reduce the incidence of scratches on the surface of the silicon wafer, clean the silicon powder and particles cleanly and thoroughly, save time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0011] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ring frame connected to the grip end.

[0012] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which a sponge layer is covered with a dust-free cloth layer.

[0013] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber layer covering the outside of the grip.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the ring frame covered with a sponge layer and a dust-free cloth layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0016] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the figure, a tool for cleaning the suction cup of a robot arm includes a gripping rod 1, a hole is radially arranged at one end of the gripping rod 1, a rod body on one side of a ring frame 4 is inserted into one end of the hole 2, and the rod body of the ring frame 4 is connected to the screw hole through a bolt 3 and locked and connected to the rod body of the ring frame 4. Support rods 5 are obliquely and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ring frame 4. Both ends of the support rods 5 are connected to the side of the gripping rod 1 through bolts 6, and the ring frame 4 is covered with a wiping layer 7.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above solution, the outer surface of the grip rod 1 is covered with a rubber layer 11, which allows the dust-free cloth to extend deep into the gap between the suction cups to prevent the metal rod from touching the ceramic suction cups. The rubber layer 11 is used to cover the ceramic suction cups to prevent damage to the ceramic suction cups.

[0018] As a further improvement of the above scheme, the wiping layer 7 includes a sponge layer 71, which is wrapped around the outside of the ring frame 4. The outer surface of the sponge layer 71 is covered with a dust-free cloth layer 72, and an opening 74 is symmetrically arranged on the upper edge of the dust-free cloth layer 72. The outer end of the opening 74 is arranged to match an inclined hole 73 accommodated at the end of the support rod 5, and a binding belt 75 is symmetrically arranged on the opening 74. After cleaning the silicon powder and particles in the gap of the suction cup, the silicon powder adheres to the dust-free cloth layer 72, and the dust-free cloth is dirty, so it is convenient to remove and install the dust-free cloth layer 72 from the ring frame 4, and fix the dust-free cloth layer 72 by the binding belt 75, so as to facilitate the replacement of the dirty dust-free cloth layer 72.

[0019] As a further improvement to the above solution, the overall thickness of the ring frame 4 covered with the dust-free cloth layer 72 is smaller than the gap of the suction cup to ensure that the dust-free cloth layer 72 is inserted into the gap of the suction cup.

[0020] A method for using a tool for cleaning a robot arm suction cup: inserting a ring frame 4 covered with a sponge layer 71 and a dust-free cloth layer 72 into the gap of the suction cup, and wiping with a dust-free cloth to remove silicon powder and particles adhered to the gap of the suction cup.

[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tool for cleaning a robot arm suction cup, comprising a gripping rod, characterized in that: A screw hole is radially arranged at one end of the grip rod, and a rod body on one side of the ring frame is inserted into the hole and connected to the rod body of the ring frame in the screw hole through bolt 1. Support rods are inclined and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the ring frame, and both ends of the support rods are connected to the side of the grip rod through bolt 2. The ring frame is covered with a wiping layer.

2. A tool for cleaning a robot arm suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the grip is covered with a rubber layer.

3. A tool for cleaning a robot arm suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiping layer includes a sponge layer, which is wrapped around the ring frame. The outer surface of the sponge layer is covered with a dust-free cloth layer, and openings are symmetrically arranged on the upper edge of the dust-free cloth layer. The outer end of the opening is arranged with an inclined hole for matching the support rod end, and binding belts are symmetrically arranged on the opening.