Back plate puncher and punching production line

By designing the backplane hole puncher, the clamping structure and hole opening cutter pass through the cutter groove are solved, and efficient and accurate backplane hole openings are achieved.

CN222920688UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30TRINA SOLAR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421902881.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-07

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Technical Problem

In the production of small batch photovoltaic modules, manual opening speed is slow, hole position deviation and irregular opening are prone to occur, and there is a risk of scratching the underlying material during operation.

Method used

A backplane hole puncher is designed, including a first hole punch structure and a second hole punch structure, and the hole punch is prevented from damaging the lower material by clamping the backplane and extending through the backplane into the groove using an opening knife.

Benefits of technology

The opening speed is accelerated, the risks of irregular openings and scratches of the underlying material are avoided, and the opening efficiency and accuracy are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a backboard puncher and a punching production line. The backboard puncher comprises a first punching structure and a second punching structure. The first punching structure comprises a first base and a punching cutter which are connected. The second punching structure comprises a second base, a cutter groove is formed in the second base, the first base and the second base can be matched with each other to clamp the back plate, and the punching cutter is configured to move in the direction close to the second base so as to penetrate through the back plate and stretch into the cutter groove. A first seat of the first punching structure and a second seat of the second punching structure are matched with each other, so that a back plate is clamped, then a punching cutter is moved in the direction close to the second seat, the punching cutter penetrates through the back plate and extends into a cutter groove, punching is carried out on the back plate, and the punching cutter finally extends into a cutter feeding groove, so that punching is carried out on the back plate. And the lower-layer material is prevented from being damaged by the trepanning cutter. According to the back plate puncher provided by the invention, the punching speed is increased, the phenomenon of irregular punching cannot occur when the punching knife penetrates through the back plate, and a lower layer material cannot be scratched during operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic backplane processing, and particularly to a backplane punch and a punching production line. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development and improvement of the photovoltaic industry, in order to improve industry competitiveness, efficient and low-cost manufacturing methods have become an effective means for enterprises to enhance competitiveness. During the process of improving efficiency and reducing costs, various tests will be carried out to verify improvements or changes; various tests will be conducted on the component test line, and these tests have different plate types, different main materials, etc., and in most cases, each test will not be mass-produced, which makes the equipment adjustment relatively frequent. Therefore, when manufacturing some small batches of components, manually opening holes in the backplane and the glue film is actually faster and more convenient than adjusting the punching position of the cutting machine.

[0003] Currently, manually opening holes in the backplane and the glue film mainly relies on a lamination template to determine the position, and then a small knife is used to cut out circular or square holes. However, the manual hole-opening method is slow, prone to hole position deviation, and irregular hole openings will occur. At the same time, there is a risk of scratching the underlying material during operation. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Based on this, in view of the problem of backplane hole opening, it is necessary to provide a backplane punch and a punching production line.

[0005] A backplane punch, the backplane punch includes:

[0006] A first punching structure, including a first seat and a punching knife connected to each other;

[0007] A second punching structure, including a second seat, a knife groove is provided on the second seat, the first seat and the second seat can cooperate with each other to clamp the backplane, and the punching knife is configured to move towards the direction close to the second seat to pass through the backplane and extend into the knife groove.

[0008] For the above-mentioned backplane punch, the first seat of the first punching structure and the second seat of the second punching structure cooperate with each other to clamp the backplane, and then the punching knife is moved towards the direction close to the second seat, so that the punching knife passes through the backplane and extends into the knife groove, thereby punching holes in the backplane, and finally the punching knife extends into the knife groove, preventing the punching knife from damaging the underlying material. The backplane punch provided by this application speeds up the hole-opening speed, there will be no irregular hole-opening phenomenon when the punching knife passes through the backplane, and the underlying material will not be scratched during operation.

[0009] In one of the embodiments, a positioning structure is further included, and the positioning structure is used to define the relative positions of the first seat and the second seat.

[0010] In one embodiment, the positioning structure includes a first magnet disposed on the first base and a second magnet disposed on the second base, and the first magnet and the second magnet can adsorb to each other.

[0011] In one embodiment, a plurality of the first magnets and a plurality of the second magnets are provided, and the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets adsorb to each other in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0012] In one embodiment, the plurality of first magnets are arranged circumferentially around the first base, and the plurality of second magnets are arranged circumferentially around the second base.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first punching structure includes an end cap, a through hole for the punching knife to pass through is provided on the first base, and one end of the punching knife facing away from the second base is connected to the end cap.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first punching structure further includes an elastic member, the elastic member is disposed between the end cap and the first base, and the elastic member can push the end cap in a direction away from the first base by its own elastic force.

[0015] In one embodiment, a first receiving groove is provided on the end cap, the punching knife is connected to the groove wall of the first receiving groove, a second receiving groove is provided on one side of the first base facing away from the second base, and both ends of the elastic member abut against the groove wall of the first receiving groove and the groove wall of the second receiving groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, a first cushion block is provided on one side of the first base close to the second base.

[0017] In one embodiment, a second cushion block is provided on one side of the second base close to the first base.

[0018] This application also provides a punching production line, including the backplane punching device described in any one of the above. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the backplane punching device provided by the embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first punching structure provided by the embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second punching structure provided by the embodiment of this application.

[0022] In the figure:

[0023] 100, First punching structure; 110, First base; 111, Through hole; 112, Second receiving groove; 120, Punching knife; 130, End cap; 131, First receiving groove; 140, Elastic member;

[0024] 200, Second punching structure; 210, Second base; 220, Knife groove;

[0025] 300, Positioning structure; 310, First magnet; 320, Second magnet. Detailed implementation manner

[0026] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, the following will describe the detailed implementation manner of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., the orientation or positional relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0028] In addition, if there are terms such as "first" and "second", these terms are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, if there is a term "plural", the meaning of "plural" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, if terms such as "installed", "connected", "linked", "fixed", etc. appear, these terms shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. 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.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, if there is a description such as a first feature being "on" or "under" a second feature, its meaning can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature in terms of horizontal height. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature in terms of horizontal height.

[0031] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. If so, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation.

[0032] In recent years, with the in-depth development of industry, the degree of human development's dependence on energy has gradually increased. Due to the non-renewability of fossil energy and a series of environmental problems brought about by greenhouse gas emissions, all sectors of society have turned their attention to solar energy, which is efficient, sustainable and pollution-free. The degree of exploration and utilization of solar energy plays a crucial role in the structural adjustment of future energy development. At the same time, under the influence of the trend of the carbon neutral era, the photovoltaic industry is expected to lead the rapid development of renewable energy.

[0033] With the continuous development and improvement of the photovoltaic industry, in order to enhance the industry competitiveness, efficient and low-cost manufacturing methods have become an effective means for enterprises to improve their competitiveness. During the process of efficiency improvement and cost reduction, various tests will be carried out to verify improvements or changes; various tests will be conducted on the component test line, and these tests have different patterns, different main materials, etc., and in most cases, large-scale production will not be carried out for each test, which makes the equipment adjustment relatively frequent. Therefore, when making some small batches of components, manually opening holes in the backsheet and the encapsulant film is actually faster and more convenient than adjusting the punching position of the cutting machine.

[0034] Currently, manually opening holes in the backsheet and the encapsulant film mainly relies on a lamination template to determine the position, and then a small knife is used to cut circular or square holes. This manual hole-opening method is slow, prone to hole position deviation, and irregular hole openings will occur. At the same time, there is a risk of scratching the lower layer material during operation. The main current solution to this problem is to use a cutting machine to open holes while cutting the encapsulant film or the backsheet, but this method is cumbersome to debug and wastes materials, and is not suitable for the manufacture of experimental samples. The existing hole-opening structures have the following disadvantages:

[0035] 1. The switching of the existing machine hole-opening equipment is cumbersome, and it takes a long time for small-batch use;

[0036] 2. When manually using a utility knife to cut and open holes, the hole sizes will be inconsistent, consuming manpower and time.

[0037] 3. The existing hole openers use hard links to open holes, and in this case, it is impossible to open holes in the backsheet, which is a material that is far from the edge and cannot be folded.

[0038] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a backsheet hole opener, which avoids frequent equipment switching, reduces the manpower for hole opening, and at the same time uses magnetic connection to replace the conventional hard connection, and can open holes in the backsheet, which is a material that is far from the edge and cannot be folded.

[0039] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the backsheet hole opener includes a first hole-opening structure 100 and a second hole-opening structure 200. The first hole-opening structure 100 includes a first base 110 and a hole-opening knife 120 connected to each other; the second hole-opening structure 200 includes a second base 210, and a knife groove 220 is provided on the second base 210. The first base 110 and the second base 210 can cooperate with each other to clamp the backsheet, and the hole-opening knife 120 is configured to move in the direction close to the second base 210 to pass through the backsheet and extend into the knife groove 220.

[0040] The above-mentioned backplane puncher clamps the backplane through the cooperation of the first base 110 of the first punching structure 100 and the second base 210 of the second punching structure 200. Then, the punching knife 120 is moved towards the second base 210, so that the punching knife 120 penetrates through the backplane and extends into the knife groove 220, thereby punching holes in the backplane. Moreover, the punching knife 120 finally extends into the knife groove 220, preventing the punching knife 120 from damaging the underlying material. The backplane puncher provided by this application speeds up the punching speed. When the punching knife 120 penetrates through the backplane, there will be no phenomenon of irregular punching, and the underlying material will not be scratched during operation.

[0041] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, the backplane puncher further includes a positioning structure 300, and the positioning structure 300 is used to define the relative positions of the first base 110 and the second base 210. By setting the positioning structure 300 to position the relative positions of the first base 110 and the second base 210, the punching position of the punching knife 120 on the backplane becomes more accurate.

[0042] In some embodiments, the relative positions of the first base 110 and the second base 210 can be defined by using a mechanism of snap protrusion and snap groove connection.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the positioning structure 300 includes a first magnet 310 provided on the first base 110 and a second magnet 320 provided on the second base 210, and the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 can adsorb each other. By providing the first magnet 310 on the first base 110 and the second magnet 320 on the second base 210, and the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 adsorb each other, the relative positions of the first base 110 and the second base 210 are defined. In this application, the relative positions of the first base 110 and the second base 210 are defined by the mutual adsorption of the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320, which is convenient for punching holes in the backplane, a material that is far from the edge and cannot be folded, so as to achieve the effect of free punching positions.

[0044] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, both the first magnet 310 and the second magnet 320 are provided with a plurality of them, and the plurality of first magnets 310 and the plurality of second magnets 320 are adsorbed in one-to-one correspondence. By providing a plurality of first magnets 310 and a plurality of second magnets 320, and the plurality of first magnets 310 and the plurality of second magnets 320 are adsorbed in one-to-one correspondence, the positioning accuracy of the first base 110 and the second base 210 is improved.

[0045] More specifically, as Figure 1As shown, a plurality of first magnets 310 are arranged circumferentially around the first base 110, and a plurality of second magnets 320 are arranged circumferentially around the second base 210. The plurality of first magnets 310 are arranged circumferentially around the first base 110, and the plurality of second magnets 320 are arranged circumferentially around the second base 210, so that the circumferences of the first base 110 and the second base 210 are aligned.

[0046] Further, as Figure 1 shown, the first punching layer structure includes an end cap 130. A through hole 111 for the punching knife 120 to pass through is provided on the first base 110. One end of the punching knife 120 facing away from the second base 210 is connected to the end cap 130. The punching knife 120 passes through the through hole 111 of the first base 110, and one end of the punching knife 120 facing away from the second base 210 is connected to the end cap 130. The end cap 130 drives the punching knife 120 to move along the axial direction of the through hole 111. When performing the punching operation, the operator holds the end cap 130 and presses the end cap 130, so that the punching knife sequentially passes through the through hole 111, the back plate, and the knife groove 220, thereby punching the back plate.

[0047] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the first punching structure 100 further includes an elastic member 140. The elastic member 140 is disposed between the end cap 130 and the first base 110. The elastic member 140 can push the end cap 130 to move away from the first base 110 through its own elastic force. By providing the elastic member 140, one end of the elastic member 140 abuts against the end cap 130, and the other end abuts against the first base 110. After the back plate punching is completed, without external force, the elastic member 140 resets, thereby pushing the end cap 130 to move away from the first base 110 through its own elastic force, driving the end cap 130 to reset, and the end cap 130 is connected to the punching knife 120, thereby driving the punching knife 120 to reset.

[0048] More specifically, the elastic member 140 is a spring, and the elastic member 140 is sleeved on the punching knife 120.

[0049] More specifically, as Figure 1 shown, a first receiving groove 131 is provided on the end cap 130. The punching knife 120 is connected to the groove wall of the first receiving groove 131. A second receiving groove 112 is provided on the side of the first base 110 facing away from the second base 210. Both ends of the elastic member 140 abut against the groove wall of the first receiving groove 131 and the groove wall of the second receiving groove 112. By providing the first receiving groove 131 on the end cap 130 and the second receiving groove 112 on the first base 110, both ends of the elastic member 140 abut against the groove wall of the first receiving groove 131 and the groove wall of the second receiving groove 112, so as to facilitate the accommodation of the elastic member 140.

[0050] More specifically, the size of the second receiving groove 112 is larger than the size of the first receiving groove 131.

[0051] Specifically, a first cushion block is arranged on one side of the first seat 110 close to the second seat 210. Arranging the first cushion block on the first seat 110 can prevent the first seat 110 and the second seat 210 from being damaged when they are in contact. More specifically, the first cushion block is a sponge body.

[0052] Specifically, a second cushion block is arranged on one side of the second seat 210 close to the first seat 110. Arranging the second cushion block on the second seat 210 can prevent the first seat 110 and the second seat 210 from being damaged when they are in contact. More specifically, the second cushion block is a sponge body.

[0053] In some embodiments, when the first seat 110 and the second seat 210 cooperate with each other to clamp the back plate, the first cushion block on the first seat 110 and the second cushion block on the second seat 210 can abut against each other.

[0054] In some embodiments, when the first seat 110 and the second seat 210 cooperate with each other to clamp the back plate, the first cushion block on the first seat 110 and the second cushion block on the second seat 210 are staggered, the first cushion block abuts against the second seat 210, and the second cushion block abuts against the first seat 110.

[0055] It can be understood that the relative positional relationship between the first cushion block and the second cushion block is set according to actual operation needs.

[0056] This application also provides a punching production line, including the back plate punching device of any one of the above. The back plate is punched by using the back plate punching device, so as to perform pipeline operation and improve the punching efficiency.

[0057] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0058] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of this application. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of this application, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of this application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A back plate punch, characterized in that: The back plate puncher comprises: A first punching structure (100) comprises a first seat (110) and a punching knife (120) connected to each other; The second punching structure (200) includes a second seat (210), a knife groove (220) is provided on the second seat (210), the first seat (110) and the second seat (210) can cooperate with each other to clamp the back plate, and the hole punching knife (120) is configured to move in a direction close to the second seat (210) so as to pass through the back plate and extend into the knife groove (220).

2. The back plate puncher according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a positioning structure (300), wherein the positioning structure (300) is used to define the relative position of the first seat (110) and the second seat (210).

3. The back plate puncher according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning structure (300) comprises a first magnet (310) arranged on the first seat (110), and a second magnet (320) arranged on the second seat (210), wherein the first magnet (310) and the second magnet (320) can be attracted to each other.

4. The back plate puncher according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of the first magnets (310) and a plurality of the second magnets (320) are provided, and the plurality of the first magnets (310) and the plurality of the second magnets (320) are adsorbed in a one-to-one correspondence.

5. The back plate puncher according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of the first magnets (310) are arranged around the circumference of the first seat (110), and a plurality of the second magnets (320) are arranged around the circumference of the second seat (210).

6. The back plate puncher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first punching structure (100) comprises an end cover (130), the first seat (110) is provided with a through hole (111) for the hole punching knife (120) to pass through, and one end of the hole punching knife (120) facing away from the second seat (210) is connected to the end cover (130).

7. The back plate puncher according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first perforated structure (100) further comprises an elastic member (140), wherein the elastic member (140) is arranged between the end cover (130) and the first seat (110), and the elastic member (140) is capable of pushing the end cover (130) to move in a direction away from the first seat (110) through its own elastic force.

8. The back plate puncher according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first receiving groove (131) is provided on the end cover (130), the hole-punching knife (120) is connected to the groove wall of the first receiving groove (131), a second receiving groove (112) is provided on the side of the first seat (110) facing away from the second seat (210), and two ends of the elastic member (140) abut against the groove wall of the first receiving groove (131) and the groove wall of the second receiving groove (112).

9. The back plate puncher according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first cushion block is provided on a side of the first seat (110) close to the second seat (210).

10. The back plate puncher according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second cushion block is provided on a side of the second seat (210) close to the first seat (110).

11. A punching production line, characterized in that: The invention comprises the back panel puncher as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.