Cache device

By designing a cache device for automated adjustment and using the drive components and the transmission components to adjust the cache space, the problem of inaccurate adjustment of the cache device in the prior art is solved, and the smoothness of silicon wafer entry and exit is improved.

CN223038916UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27ZHEJIANG AIKO SOLAR ENERGY TECH CO LTD +3
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Application Number
CN202422185520.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-05
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-05

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the spacing of the cache device is manually adjusted, resulting in inaccurate adjustment, which can easily lead to asymmetry, causing the entry and exit of the silicon wafer, and resulting in bad and debris.

Method used

A caching device is designed, including a mounting frame, a drive assembly, a cache assembly and a drive assembly. The drive component is connected to the cache component driver through the transmission component to adjust the size of the cache space and realizes automatic one-time adjustment.

Benefits of technology

Through automated adjustment, the position and symmetry of the cache device are guaranteed, which improves the smoothness of silicon wafer entry and exit, and solves the problem of poor use performance in the prior art.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a caching device. The temporary storage device comprises a mounting frame; at least one part of the driving assembly is arranged on the mounting frame; the caching assembly is provided with a caching space, and the caching assembly is movably connected with the mounting frame and can move relative to the mounting frame; and the driving assembly is in driving connection with the caching assembly through the transmission assembly and adjusts the size of the caching space. The cache device solves the problem of poor use performance of the cache device in the prior art.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solar cells, and more specifically, to a buffer device. Background Art

[0002] In daily production, the buffer device is used for temporarily storing silicon wafers to reduce the impact of the next abnormal process on the previous production process. Due to different process requirements and changes in the size of silicon wafers, the buffer device needs to be adjusted. In the prior art, the spacing of the buffer device is usually manually adjusted. For example, some buffer devices are fixed by four screws. When adjusting, it is necessary to loosen the four fixing screws, manually move the inner and outer sides of the two buffer devices and then fix them. The relative position accuracy is poor and multiple adjustments are required. That is to say, manual adjustment easily causes asymmetry and deviation on both sides of the buffer device, resulting in obstacles to the entry and exit of silicon wafers, and defects and breakages.

[0003] Therefore, there is a problem of poor performance in the use of buffer devices in the prior art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a buffer device to solve the problem of poor performance in the use of buffer devices in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the utility model, a buffer device is provided, including: a mounting frame; a driving component, at least a part of the driving component is arranged on the mounting frame; a buffer component, the buffer component has a buffer space, and the buffer component is movably connected to the mounting frame and can move relative to the mounting frame; a transmission component, the driving component is drivingly connected to the buffer component through the transmission component to adjust the size of the buffer space.

[0006] Further, the buffer component includes at least two buffer plates, the two buffer plates are arranged opposite to each other and are both movably connected to the mounting frame, the transmission component is respectively connected to the two buffer plates, and the two buffer plates enclose the buffer space.

[0007] Further, one of the buffer plate and the mounting frame has a slider, and the other has a chute that cooperates with the slider.

[0008] Further, the extending direction of the chute is the same as the direction of the connection line of the two buffer plates.

[0009] Further, the transmission component includes at least two transmission arms, each buffer plate is respectively connected to the driving component through at least one different transmission arm, and one end of the transmission arm is connected to the buffer plate, and the other end of the transmission arm is connected to the driving component.

[0010] Further, there is an angle greater than 0 degrees between the length direction of the transmission arm and the movement direction of the buffer component.

[0011] Further, there are two transmission arms, and the two transmission arms are parallel to each other and symmetrically arranged about the center of the driving component.

[0012] Further, the two transmission arms are respectively connected to a set of diagonals of the two buffer plates.

[0013] Further, the driving component includes a driving motor, the driving motor is arranged on the mounting frame, the transmission arm is movably connected to the buffer plate, and the driving end of the driving motor is drivingly connected to the transmission arm and drives the transmission arm to rotate relative to the buffer plate.

[0014] Further, the buffer device further includes a lifting frame, and the mounting frame is movably arranged on the lifting frame and can move along the lifting frame.

[0015] Applying the technical solution of the present utility model, the buffer device in this application includes a mounting frame, a driving component, a buffer component and a transmission component. At least a part of the driving component is arranged on the mounting frame; the buffer component has a buffer space, and the buffer component is movably connected to the mounting frame and can move relative to the mounting frame; the driving component is drivingly connected to the buffer component through the transmission component and adjusts the size of the buffer space.

[0016] When using the buffer device in this application, since the buffer device has a buffer component, the silicon wafers can be stored through the buffer space of the buffer component. At the same time, since the buffer device also has a driving component and the driving component is drivingly connected to the buffer component through the transmission component, when the buffer component needs to match silicon wafers of different specifications, the buffer component can be adjusted by the driving component, and thus the size of the buffer space can be changed. Since this application drives the buffer component through the driving component, replacing the traditional manual adjustment, the adjustment of the buffer component in this application is more accurate, reducing the occurrence of asymmetry of the buffer component and making the entry and exit of the silicon wafers smoother. Therefore, the buffer device in this application effectively solves the problem of poor performance of the buffer device in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The schematic embodiments of the present utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a buffer device according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 shows Figure 1 the schematic diagram of the positional relationship among the driving component, the buffer component and the transmission component of the buffer device in

[0020] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 10. Mounting frame; 20. Driving assembly; 30. Buffer assembly; 31. Buffer plate; 40. Transmission assembly; 41. Transmission arm; 50. Slide block; 60. Slide groove; 70. Lifting frame; 80. Lifting adjustment assembly. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The following will describe the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0023] It should be pointed out that unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0024] In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientation terms such as "upper, lower, top, bottom" are usually in reference to the directions shown in the drawings, or in reference to the vertical, perpendicular or gravitational directions of the components themselves; similarly, for the convenience of understanding and description, "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer of the contours of the respective components, but the above orientation terms do not limit the present utility model.

[0025] In order to solve the problem of poor performance of the buffer device in the prior art, the present application provides a buffer device.

[0026] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the buffer device in the present application includes a mounting frame 10, a driving assembly 20, a buffer assembly 30 and a transmission assembly 40. At least a part of the driving assembly 20 is arranged on the mounting frame 10; the buffer assembly 30 has a buffer space, and the buffer assembly 30 is movably connected to the mounting frame 10 and can move relative to the mounting frame 10; the driving assembly 20 is drivingly connected to the buffer assembly 30 through the transmission assembly 40 to adjust the size of the buffer space.

[0027] When using the cache device in the present application, since the cache device has a cache component 30, the silicon wafer can be stored through the cache space of the cache component 30. At the same time, since the cache device also has a drive component 20 and the drive component 20 is connected to the cache component 30 through the transmission component 40, when the cache component 30 needs to match silicon wafers of different specifications, the cache component 30 can be adjusted by the drive component 20, thereby changing the size of the cache space. Since the present application drives the cache component 30 through the drive component 20, instead of the traditional manual adjustment, the cache device in the present application adjusts the cache component 30 more accurately, reduces the occurrence of asymmetry in the cache component 30, and makes the entry and exit of silicon wafers smoother. Therefore, the cache device in the present application effectively solves the problem of poor performance of the cache device in the prior art.

[0028] Optionally, the cache assembly 30 includes at least two cache plates 31, the two cache plates 31 are arranged opposite to each other and are both movably connected to the mounting frame 10, the transmission assembly 40 is respectively connected to the two cache plates 31, and the two cache plates 31 enclose a cache space. In a specific embodiment of the present application, there are two cache plates 31, the two cache plates 31 are arranged opposite to each other, and a plurality of corresponding card slots are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the two cache plates 31, and the cache plates 31 can store silicon wafers through the card slots.

[0029] Specifically, one of the cache plate 31 and the mounting frame 10 has a slider 50, and the other has a slide groove 60 that cooperates with the slider 50. When the drive assembly 20 drives the cache plate 31 to move, the slider 50 and the slide groove 60 can ensure that the cache plate 31 can move in a preset direction without deflection during the movement, thereby ensuring that the silicon wafer can enter and exit the cache space more smoothly.

[0030] Preferably, the extension direction of the slide groove 60 is the same as the direction of the line connecting the two buffer plates 31. Of course, according to the different ways in which the buffer plates 31 store silicon wafers and the ways in which silicon wafers enter and exit the buffer assembly 30, the extension direction of the slide groove 60 or the guiding direction of the slide groove 60 to the slider 50 can be adaptively adjusted.

[0031] Optionally, the transmission assembly 40 includes at least two transmission arms 41. Each buffer plate 31 is respectively connected to the drive assembly 20 through at least one different transmission arm 41. One end of the transmission arm 41 is connected to the buffer plate 31, and the other end of the transmission arm 41 is connected to the drive assembly 20. In a specific embodiment of the present application, there are two transmission arms 41, and the two transmission arms 41 have the same shape. By setting like this, it can be ensured that when the drive assembly 20 drives the two buffer plates 31 through the two transmission arms 41, the force-bearing degree and the moving distance of the two buffer plates 31 are the same. Preferably, there are two transmission arms 41, and the two transmission arms 41 are parallel to each other and symmetrically arranged about the center of the drive assembly 20. By setting like this, it can be ensured that the force on the two buffer plates 31 is more stable.

[0032] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the drive assembly 20 includes a drive motor. The drive motor is arranged on the mounting frame 10. The transmission arm 41 is movably connected to the buffer plate 31, and the drive end of the drive motor is drivingly connected to the transmission arm 41 and drives the transmission arm 41 to rotate relative to the buffer plate 31. And, in this embodiment, the buffer plate has a sliding groove 60, and the mounting frame 10 has a sliding block 50. By setting like this, when the drive motor drives the transmission arm 41 to rotate relative to the buffer plate 31, the buffer plate 31 can move along the direction of the cooperation between the sliding block 50 and the sliding groove 60 under the action of the transmission arm 41.

[0033] Preferably, there is an angle greater than 0 degrees between the length direction of the transmission arm 41 and the moving direction of the buffer assembly 30. By setting like this, it can be ensured that the transmission arm 41 can drive the buffer plate 31 more stably.

[0034] Specifically, the two transmission arms 41 are respectively connected to a set of diagonals of the two buffer plates 31. By setting like this, when the drive motor drives the two transmission arms 41 to rotate, it can be ensured that the two buffer plates 31 can move in the direction of approaching or separating from each other, so as to realize the adjustment of the buffer space. And, by setting like this, it can also be ensured that the symmetry and position accuracy of the two buffer plates 31.

[0035] Optionally, the buffer device further includes a lifting frame 70. The mounting frame 10 is movably arranged on the lifting frame 70 and can move along the lifting frame 70. Of course, in the present application, a lifting adjustment assembly 80 drivingly connected to the mounting frame 10 can also be arranged on the lifting frame 70, so as to ensure that the mounting frame 10 can move along the lifting frame 70. Preferably, the length direction of the lifting frame 70 and the length direction of the mounting frame 10 are perpendicular to each other in the present application. And, the lifting frame 70 can be arranged in the vertical direction, and the mounting frame 10 can be arranged in the horizontal direction.

[0036] Of course, in the present application, the caching device may further include a numerical control module, and the numerical control module can control the driving motor. Such a setting can ensure that by inputting corresponding parameters into the numerical control module, the caching plate 31 can be driven by the driving motor.

[0037] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present utility model achieve the following technical effects:

[0038] 1. Automatic one-time adjustment can be realized, and the position and symmetry of the caching plate 31 can be guaranteed, improving work efficiency;

[0039] 2. The structure is simple and the performance is stable.

[0040] Obviously, the above-described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0042] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description, claims and drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0043] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cache device, characterized in that: include: Mounting frame (10); a drive assembly (20), at least a portion of the drive assembly (20) being disposed on the mounting frame (10); A cache component (30), the cache component (30) having a cache space, and the cache component (30) is movably connected to the mounting frame (10) and is capable of moving relative to the mounting frame (10); A transmission component (40), wherein the drive component (20) is drivingly connected to the cache component (30) through the transmission component (40) and adjusts the size of the cache space.

2. The cache device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cache assembly (30) includes at least two cache plates (31), the two cache plates (31) are arranged opposite to each other and are movably connected to the mounting frame (10), the transmission assembly (40) is respectively connected to the two cache plates (31), and the two cache plates (31) enclose the cache space.

3. The cache device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the buffer plate (31) and the mounting frame (10) has a sliding block (50), and the other has a sliding groove (60) that cooperates with the sliding block (50).

4. The cache device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extending direction of the slide groove (60) is the same as the direction of the connecting line of the two buffer plates (31).

5. The cache device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (40) includes at least two transmission arms (41), each of the cache plates (31) is connected to the drive assembly (20) via at least one different transmission arm (41), and one end of the transmission arm (41) is connected to the cache plate (31), and the other end of the transmission arm (41) is connected to the drive assembly (20).

6. The cache device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There is an angle greater than 0 degrees between the length direction of the transmission arm (41) and the movement direction of the cache assembly (30).

7. The cache device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two transmission arms (41), and the two transmission arms (41) are parallel to each other and are symmetrically arranged about the center of the driving assembly (20).

8. The cache device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two transmission arms (41) are respectively connected to a group of diagonal portions of the two buffer plates (31).

9. The cache device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving assembly (20) comprises a driving motor, which is arranged on the mounting frame (10); the transmission arm (41) is movably connected to the buffer plate (31); and the driving end of the driving motor is drivingly connected to the transmission arm (41) and drives the transmission arm (41) to rotate relative to the buffer plate (31).

10. The cache device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The cache device further comprises a lifting frame (70), and the mounting frame (10) is movably arranged on the lifting frame (70) and is capable of moving along the lifting frame (70).