Air drying mechanism

By designing an air drying mechanism and using air knives and compressed air for all-round blow-drying treatment, the problems of excessive drying time of the crystal stent and moisture residue are solved, rapid and effective moisture removal is achieved, and production efficiency is improved.

CN223036826UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27LIANZHI (DALIAN) INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422097829.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-28
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-28

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Technical Problem

The prior art has a drying time after cleaning the crystal support, which affects the production operation and the existing nozzles are difficult to completely remove moisture from the end surface and corners of the crystal support, affecting subsequent processing.

Method used

An air-drying mechanism is designed, including an air-drying frame, a top air knife assembly, a side air knife assembly and a bottom air knife assembly. The crystal support is blown dry in all directions through a compressed air blowing knife to achieve rapid moisture removal.

Benefits of technology

The air-drying mechanism can quickly remove moisture from the crystal stent during the transmission process, significantly shorten the production work cycle, improve work efficiency, and ensure the dry state of the crystal stent, which is suitable for subsequent processing.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic technology, and discloses an air drying mechanism. Comprising an air-drying frame body, the air-drying frame body is arranged above an air-drying area conveying roller way, the upper portion of the air-drying frame body is provided with a top face air knife assembly used for air-drying the top faces of the crystal supports, the side portions of the air-drying frame body are provided with side face air knife assemblies used for air-drying the side faces of the crystal supports, and the lower portion of the air-drying frame body is provided with a bottom face air knife assembly used for air-drying the bottom faces of the crystal supports. A protective access door is arranged on the top face of the air-drying frame. The device is convenient and fast to operate, moisture of the cleaned crystal support can be rapidly removed, production is not affected, air drying can be achieved in the conveying process, the whole work period is greatly shortened, and the work efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of photovoltaics, and relates to an air-drying mechanism. Background Art

[0002] After the existing crystal carriers are cleaned, they are generally placed in a static area and wait to dry naturally. However, such an operation will extend the overall production cycle, and the drying time is too long, which is very unfavorable for the overall operation of the workshop. Another method is to dry them through a nozzle, but the existing nozzle can only remove most of the water on the surface of the crystal carrier, and there is still residual water at the end faces and corners of the special structure of the crystal carrier, which affects the subsequent processing. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an air-drying mechanism that can quickly remove the water on the crystal carrier. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an air-drying mechanism, which is easy to operate, can quickly remove the water on the cleaned crystal carrier, does not affect production, and can achieve air-drying during the conveying process, greatly shortening the entire working cycle and improving work efficiency.

[0004] The above object of the utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] An air-drying mechanism includes an air-drying frame body, which is arranged above the conveying roller path in the air-drying area. A top air knife assembly for air-drying the top surface of the crystal carrier is arranged on the upper part of the air-drying frame body. Side air knife assemblies for air-drying the side surfaces of the crystal carrier are respectively arranged on the side parts of the air-drying frame body. A bottom air knife assembly for air-drying the bottom surface of the crystal carrier is arranged below the air-drying frame body. A protective maintenance door is arranged on the top surface of the air-drying frame body.

[0006] An inspection window is arranged on the protective maintenance door.

[0007] The top air knife, the bottom air knife, and the side air knife are respectively connected to a compressed air pipeline, and a solenoid valve is arranged on the compressed air pipeline.

[0008] The side air knife assembly includes several top air knives, and the top air knives are fixed on the air-drying frame body through air knife fixing seats. Several top air knives are arranged in parallel at equal distances, and preferably three top air knives are arranged.

[0009] The side air knife assembly includes several side air knives, and the side air knives are fixed on the air-drying frame body through air knife fixing seats. Several side air knives are arranged in parallel at equal distances, and preferably two side air knives are arranged on each side.

[0010] The bottom of the air-drying frame body is arranged on an air-drying base. A split switch is also arranged on the air-drying frame body.

[0011] The bottom air knife assembly is arranged on the air-drying base. The bottom air knife assembly includes a bottom air knife, and the bottom air knife is arranged at the included angle at the upper part of the air-drying frame body. Preferably, one bottom air knife is provided.

[0012] Both the air-drying frame body and the air-drying base are spliced by aluminum profiles.

[0013] A material in-place sensor and a switch for detecting the presence or absence of the material are arranged on the conveying roller path in the air-drying area, and a stopping assembly is arranged. The stopping assembly includes a stopping cylinder. The stopping cylinder is arranged below the conveying roller path in the air-drying area. A stopping limit member is arranged at the front end of the cylinder rod of the stopping cylinder. The stopping limit member is movably inserted through the roller gap of the conveying roller path in the air-drying area through the stopping cylinder. The type of the conveying roller path in the air-drying area is not limited, as long as its working function can be realized.

[0014] The air-drying mechanism is also equipped with a PLC control system. The top air knife, the bottom air knife, the side air knife, the conveying roller path in the air-drying area, the material in-place sensor, the switch for detecting the presence or absence of the material, the stopping cylinder, the solenoid valve, and the butt joint switch are respectively connected to the PLC control system. The specific type is not limited, as long as its work can be realized.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] For the crystal carrier automatic degumming line provided by the present utility model, the degumming aspect includes surface degumming, side degumming, and four-corner degumming of the crystal carrier. After the crystal carrier is degummed by the present utility model, the crystal carrier can be reused.

[0017] The air-drying mechanism provided by the present utility model is convenient to operate, can quickly remove the moisture of the crystal carrier after cleaning, and does not affect production. Air-drying can be realized during the conveying process, greatly shortening the entire working cycle and improving work efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the air-drying mechanism.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a top view of the air-drying mechanism.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a front view of the air-drying mechanism.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a side view of the air-drying mechanism.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Air-drying base, 2. Air-drying frame body, 3. Inspection window, 4. Protective maintenance door, 5. Top air knife, 6. Bottom air knife, 7. Side air knife. Detailed Embodiments

[0023] The present utility model will be described in detail below through specific embodiments, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited. Unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods adopted in the present utility model are all conventional methods, and the experimental equipment, materials, reagents, etc. used can all be obtained from commercial channels.

[0024] Embodiment 1

[0025] The air-drying mechanism, as Figures 1-4 shown, includes an air-drying frame body 2, which is arranged above the conveying roller path in the air-drying area. The upper part of the air-drying frame body 2 is provided with a top air knife assembly for air-drying the top surface of the crystal carrier, and side air knife assemblies for air-drying the side surfaces of the crystal carrier are respectively arranged on the sides of the air-drying frame body 2. A bottom air knife assembly for air-drying the bottom surface of the crystal carrier is arranged below the air-drying frame body 2, and a protective maintenance door 4 is arranged on the top surface of the air-drying frame body 2.

[0026] An inspection window 3 is arranged on the protective maintenance door 4.

[0027] The side air knife assembly includes a plurality of top air knives 5, and the top air knives 5 are fixed on the air-drying frame body 2 through air knife fixing seats. The plurality of top air knives 5 are arranged in parallel at equal intervals, and preferably three top air knives 5 are arranged.

[0028] The side air knife assembly includes a plurality of side air knives 6, and the side air knives 6 are fixed on the air-drying frame body 2 through air knife fixing seats. The plurality of side air knives 6 are arranged in parallel at equal intervals, and preferably two side air knives 6 are arranged on each side.

[0029] The bottom of the air-drying frame body 2 is arranged on an air-drying base 1.

[0030] The bottom air knife assembly is arranged on the air-drying base 1. The bottom air knife assembly includes a bottom air knife 7, and the bottom air knife is arranged at the included angle at the upper part of the air-drying base 1. Preferably, one bottom air knife 7 is arranged.

[0031] The top air knife 5, the bottom air knife 6, and the side air knife 7 are respectively connected to a compressed air pipeline, and an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the compressed air pipeline.

[0032] A material in-place sensor and a switch for detecting the presence or absence of the material are arranged on the conveying roller path in the air-drying area, and a stopping component is arranged. The stopping component includes a stopping cylinder, which is arranged below the conveying roller path in the air-drying area. A stopping limiting member is arranged at the front end of the cylinder rod of the stopping cylinder, and the stopping limiting member is movably inserted through the roller gap of the conveying roller path in the air-drying area through the stopping cylinder. The model of the conveying roller path in the air-drying area is not limited as long as its working function can be realized.

[0033] The air-drying mechanism is also equipped with a PLC control system. The top air knife 5, the bottom air knife 6, the side air knife 7, the conveying roller path in the air-drying area, the material in-place sensor, the switch for detecting the presence or absence of the material, the stopping cylinder, the electromagnetic valve, and the split joint switch are respectively connected to the PLC control system. The specific model is not limited as long as its work can be realized.

[0034] During specific operation, the cleaned crystal carrier is conveyed to the conveying roller path in the air-drying area by the previous process for air-drying. The air-drying is to use a fixed air knife in cooperation with compressed air to blow-dry the upper, lower, left, and right surfaces of the crystal carrier. After the crystal carrier passes through the air-drying mechanism station, it has become a clean crystal carrier and will be transferred to the next process for reuse. The air-drying mechanism uses the conveying roller path in the air-drying area as the conveying medium. When it is conveyed to the front end of the air-drying mechanism station, the air-drying starts. The air knife blows compressed air to the outer surface of the crystal carrier for air-drying treatment. When the crystal carrier passes through this air-drying mechanism station, there will be a butt joint switch detection to turn off the air supply switch of the air knife. The clean crystal carrier is conveyed to the next station for reuse.

[0035] The above-described embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the feasible embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, any obvious changes made without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention should be considered to be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air-drying mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises an air drying rack (2), wherein the air drying rack (2) is arranged above the conveying roller of the air drying area, a top surface air knife assembly for air drying the top surface of the crystal tray is arranged on the upper part of the air drying rack (2), side surface air knife assemblies for air drying the side surfaces of the crystal tray are arranged on the sides of the air drying rack (2), a bottom surface air knife assembly for air drying the bottom surface of the crystal tray is arranged below the air drying rack (2), and a protective inspection door (4) is arranged on the top surface of the air drying rack (2).

2. A drying mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The protective inspection door (4) is provided with an inspection window (3).

3. The air-drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wind knife assembly comprises a plurality of top wind knives (5), the top wind knives (5) are fixed on the air drying frame (2) via a wind knife fixing seat, and the plurality of top wind knives (5) are arranged in parallel and equidistantly.

4. The air-drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wind knife assembly comprises a plurality of side wind knives (6), the side wind knives (6) are fixed on the air drying frame (2) via a wind knife fixing seat, and the plurality of side wind knives (6) are arranged in parallel and equidistantly.

5. The air-drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the air-drying frame (2) is arranged on the air-drying base (1).

6. The air-drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface air knife assembly is arranged on the air drying base (1).

7. The air-drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface wind knife assembly comprises a bottom surface wind knife (7), and the bottom surface wind knife is arranged at an angle on the upper part of the air-drying base (1).

8. The air-drying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material arrival sensor and a switch for detecting the presence of materials are arranged on the conveying roller of the air-drying area, and a stop assembly is arranged. The stop assembly includes a stop cylinder, which is arranged below the conveying roller of the air-drying area. A stop limit piece is arranged at the front end of the cylinder rod of the stop cylinder. The stop limit piece is arranged to be inserted into the roller gap of the conveying roller of the air-drying area through the movement of the stop cylinder.