EL single-string testing device of automatic string welding machine

By designing an EL single-string test device for the automatic string welding machine, a single string of cells can be directly inspected, repaired or replaced, solving the problem of cumbersome disassembly of photovoltaic modules in the existing technology and improving the efficiency of cell repair or replacement.

CN223348632UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16ZHEJIANG GOOD SOLAR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422624888.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

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Technical Problem

When testing photovoltaic modules, existing EL detection devices need to disassemble the modules to repair or replace problematic cells, which is cumbersome and inefficient.

Method used

An EL single string test device for an automatic string welding machine is designed, which includes a detection component, a battery cell removal component and a battery cell conveying mechanism, and can directly detect, repair or replace a single string of battery cells.

Benefits of technology

By directly detecting and repairing or replacing a single string of cells, disassembly of the photovoltaic module is avoided, and the efficiency of cell repair or replacement is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of EL single-string testing devices, and discloses an EL single-string testing device of an automatic string welding machine, which comprises a machine body, a frame arranged in the machine body, a belt conveying device arranged on one side of the frame, a detection assembly arranged in the frame, and a battery piece taking-out assembly arranged above the belt conveying device. A battery piece conveying mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the machine body and comprises a translation assembly and a lifting assembly, a conveying frame is arranged at the lower end of the lifting assembly, a plurality of first suction cups are fixed to the lower end of the conveying frame, and the battery piece conveying mechanism is located above the battery piece taking-out assembly; through the arrangement of the detection assembly, the battery piece taking-out assembly and the battery piece conveying mechanism, a single string of battery pieces can be directly detected, the problem that in the prior art, faulty battery pieces in a photovoltaic assembly are troublesome to overhaul or replace is solved, and therefore the overhaul or replacement efficiency of the battery pieces is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of EL single string testing devices, in particular to an EL single string testing device for an automatic string welding machine. Background Art

[0002] EL detection device, full name electroluminescence detection device, is a device that works based on the electroluminescence phenomenon and is mainly used to detect internal defects or faults in photovoltaic modules, electronic components and other electronic equipment.

[0003] The working principle of the EL detection device mainly includes the following steps: first, the photovoltaic module to be tested is connected to the charging power supply of the EL detection device, current is supplied to it and it is charged to a specific voltage level. Then, the photovoltaic module is activated by high-voltage discharge to generate electroluminescence. The emitted light can reveal defects or faults on the surface of the photovoltaic module. Then, the EL detection device uses a high-resolution image sensor and camera to capture this light to form an EL image. Finally, by analyzing these images, various defects, cracks, hot spots and other problems can be detected and identified.

[0004] In the above scheme, the existing EL detection device is usually used to detect photovoltaic modules, and photovoltaic modules usually include multiple strings of cells and packaging frames. If defects, cracks, hot spots and other problems are detected in the photovoltaic modules, the photovoltaic modules need to be disassembled and the problematic cells need to be repaired or replaced. This operation is relatively cumbersome and the efficiency of repairing or replacing the cells is low. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide an EL single-string testing device for an automatic string welding machine. By being provided with a detection component, a cell removal component and a cell conveying mechanism, a single string of cells can be directly tested, thereby solving the problem of the prior art that it is relatively cumbersome to repair or replace problematic cells in photovoltaic modules, thereby improving the efficiency of cell repair or replacement.

[0006] The solution of the utility model to solve the technical problem is:

[0007] An EL single-string testing device for an automatic stringer includes a body, a frame installed in the body, a belt conveyor installed on one side of the frame, a detection component provided in the frame, a cell removal component provided above the belt conveyor, a cell conveying mechanism provided at the upper end of the body, the cell conveying mechanism including a translation component and a lifting component, a conveying frame provided at the lower end of the lifting component, a plurality of first suction cups fixed to the lower end of the conveying frame, and the cell conveying mechanism located above the cell removal component.

[0008] When a single string of cells needs to be inspected, the single string of cells is moved to the required position through the belt conveyor device, and the cell removal assembly is started to remove the single string of cells and drive the single string of cells to flip 180°. Then the lifting assembly is started to drive the conveyor frame to move downward so that multiple first suction cups are pressed against the upper end of the single string of cells. Multiple first suction cups are started to suck the single string of cells, and the conveyor frame is controlled to reset. The translation assembly is started to drive the single string of cells to move to just above the detection assembly, and the conveyor frame is controlled to move downward so that the positive and negative poles of the single string of cells are in contact with the detection assembly. The detection assembly is started, so that the single string of cells can be inspected. If defects, cracks, hot spots, etc. are detected in the single string of cells, the single string of cells can be directly repaired or replaced without disassembling the photovoltaic module, thereby improving the inspection or replacement efficiency of the single string of cells.

[0009] By providing a detection component, a cell removal component and a cell conveying mechanism, a single string of cells can be directly inspected, solving the problem of the existing technology of cumbersome repair or replacement of problematic cells in photovoltaic modules, thereby improving the efficiency of cell repair or replacement.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: the detection component includes a plurality of cameras fixed on the side walls of the frame, and a charging power supply is provided at the upper end of the frame.

[0011] Through the above technical solution, when a single string of battery cells needs to be inspected, the positive and negative poles of the single string of battery cells are driven by the battery cell conveying device to abut against the upper end of the charging power supply, and the charging power supply is started to make the single string of battery cells generate electroluminescence, and the emitted light is captured by the camera to form an EL image. Finally, by analyzing these images, it is possible to detect whether there is a problem with the single string of battery cells.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the battery cell removal assembly includes two mounting frames symmetrically fixed on the upper end of the body, a lifting cylinder is fixed on the upper end of the mounting frame, two first slide rails are symmetrically fixed on the side walls of the mounting frame, a support plate is provided on the side wall of the mounting frame, a first slider cooperating with the first slide rail is fixed on the side wall of the support plate, the output end of the lifting cylinder is fixed on the side wall of the support plate, a flip cylinder is fixed on the side wall of the support plate, a flip frame is fixed on the output end of the flip cylinder, and a plurality of second suction cups are fixed on the lower end of the flip frame.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, when it is necessary to facilitate the battery cell conveying mechanism to absorb a single string of battery cells, the lifting cylinder is started to drive the support plate to move downward, and the downward movement of the support plate drives the flip frame to move downward, so that multiple second suction cups are pressed against the upper end of the single string of battery cells, the second suction cups are started to absorb the single string of battery cells, the support plate is controlled to reset, and the flip cylinder is started to drive the flip frame to flip 180°, thereby making the single string of battery cells flip 180° and set upward, so as to facilitate the battery cell conveying mechanism to absorb the single string of battery cells.

[0014] The utility model is further configured as follows: the translation assembly includes two second slide rails symmetrically fixed on the upper end of the body, the second slide rails are slidably connected to the second sliders, the upper ends of multiple second sliders are fixed with the same slider, the side wall of the body is rotatably connected to a screw rod, the side wall of the screw rod is screwed with a moving block, the moving block is fixed to the upper end of the slider, the upper end of the body is fixed with a motor, the output end of the motor is fixed to the end of the screw rod, and the lifting assembly is arranged at the upper end of the slider.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, when it is necessary to move a single string of battery cells to the top of the detection component, the motor is started to drive the screw to rotate, the rotation of the screw drives the moving block to move, the movement of the moving block drives the slide to move, the movement of the slide drives the lifting component to move, and the movement of the lifting component drives the conveyor frame to move, thereby driving the single string of battery cells to move to the top of the detection component.

[0016] The utility model is further configured as follows: the lifting assembly includes two guide channels symmetrically fixed to the upper end of the slide, guide rods are inserted into the guide channels, the conveying frame is simultaneously fixed to the lower ends of the two guide rods, a telescopic cylinder is fixed to the lower end of the body, and the output end of the telescopic cylinder is fixed to the upper end of the conveying frame.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, when it is necessary to suck a single string of battery cells, the telescopic cylinder is started to drive the conveyor frame to move downward, so that multiple first suction cups are pressed against the upper end of the single string of battery cells, and multiple first suction cups are started, so that the single string of battery cells can be sucked.

[0018] The utility model is further configured as follows: a first collecting plate is fixed on the upper end of the machine body, and a second collecting plate is fixed on the side wall of the belt conveyor device.

[0019] Through the above technical solution, if it is detected that there is a problem with a single string of battery cells, the single string of battery cells with the problem can be placed on the upper end of the first collection plate. If it is detected that there is no problem with the single string of battery cells, the single string of battery cells without the problem can be placed on the upper end of the second collection plate.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] Compared with the existing technology, by providing a detection component, a cell removal component and a cell conveying mechanism, a single string of cells can be directly inspected, which solves the problem of the existing technology that it is relatively cumbersome to repair or replace problematic cells in photovoltaic modules, thereby improving the efficiency of cell repair or replacement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model with part of the body removed;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 About the enlarged view of A;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a side view of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure numerals: 1. Body; 2. Frame; 3. Belt conveyor; 4. Conveying frame; 5. First suction cup; 6. Camera; 7. Charging power supply; 8. Mounting frame; 9. Lifting cylinder; 10. Support plate; 11. Flipping cylinder; 12. Flipping frame; 13. Second suction cup; 14. Slide plate; 15. Screw rod; 16. Moving block; 17. Motor; 18. Guide channel; 19. Guide rod; 20. Telescopic cylinder; 21. First collecting plate; 22. Second collecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0028] The following references Figures 1 to 4 The present utility model will be described.

[0029] An EL single-string testing device for an automatic stringer includes a body 1, a frame 2 is installed in the body 1, a belt conveyor 3 is installed on one side of the frame 2, a detection component is provided in the frame 2, a battery cell removal component is provided above the belt conveyor 3, a battery cell conveying mechanism is provided at the upper end of the body 1, the battery cell conveying mechanism includes a translation component and a lifting component, a conveying frame 4 is provided at the lower end of the lifting component, a plurality of first suction cups 5 are fixed to the lower end of the conveying frame 4, and the battery cell conveying mechanism is located above the battery cell removal component.

[0030] When it is necessary to inspect a single string of cells, the single string of cells is moved to the desired position through the belt conveyor 3, the cell removal assembly is started, the single string of cells is taken out, and the single string of cells is turned 180°, and then the lifting assembly is started to drive the conveyor frame 4 to move downward, so that multiple first suction cups 5 are pressed against the upper end of the single string of cells, multiple first suction cups 5 are started to suck the single string of cells, the conveyor frame 4 is controlled to reset, the translation assembly is started, and the single string of cells is driven to move to the top of the detection assembly, the conveyor frame 4 is controlled to move downward, so that the positive and negative poles of the single string of cells are in contact with the detection assembly, and the detection assembly is started, so that the single string of cells can be inspected. If defects, cracks, hot spots, etc. are detected in the single string of cells, the single string of cells can be directly repaired or replaced, without disassembling the photovoltaic assembly, thereby improving the inspection or replacement efficiency of the single string of cells.

[0031] By providing a detection component, a cell removal component and a cell conveying mechanism, a single string of cells can be directly inspected, solving the problem of the existing technology of cumbersome repair or replacement of problematic cells in photovoltaic modules, thereby improving the efficiency of cell repair or replacement.

[0032] The detection assembly includes a plurality of cameras 6 fixed on the side walls of the frame 2 , and a charging power supply 7 is provided at the upper end of the frame 2 .

[0033] When a single string of cells needs to be inspected, the positive and negative poles of the single string of cells are driven to contact the upper end of the charging power supply 7 by the cell conveying device, and the charging power supply 7 is started to make the single string of cells generate electroluminescence, and the emitted light is captured by the camera 6 to form an EL image. Finally, by analyzing these images, it is possible to detect whether there is a problem with the single string of cells.

[0034] The battery cell removal assembly includes two mounting frames 8 symmetrically fixed on the upper end of the body 1, a lifting cylinder 9 is fixed to the upper end of the mounting frame 8, two first slide rails are symmetrically fixed on the side wall of the mounting frame 8, a support plate 10 is provided on the side wall of the mounting frame 8, a first slider that cooperates with the first slide rail is fixed on the side wall of the support plate 10, the output end of the lifting cylinder 9 is fixed on the side wall of the support plate 10, a flip cylinder 11 is fixed on the side wall of the support plate 10, a flip frame 12 is fixed to the output end of the flip cylinder 11, and a plurality of second suction cups 13 are fixed to the lower end of the flip frame 12.

[0035] When it is necessary to facilitate the battery cell conveying mechanism to absorb a single string of battery cells, the lifting cylinder 9 is started to drive the support plate 10 to move downward. The downward movement of the support plate 10 drives the flip frame 12 to move downward, so that multiple second suction cups 13 are pressed against the upper end of the single string of battery cells. The second suction cups 13 are started to absorb the single string of battery cells, the support plate 10 is controlled to reset, and the flip cylinder 11 is started to drive the flip frame 12 to flip 180°, thereby making the single string of battery cells flip 180° and set upward, so as to facilitate the battery cell conveying mechanism to absorb the single string of battery cells.

[0036] The translation assembly includes two second slide rails symmetrically fixed on the upper end of the body 1, and second sliders are slidably connected to the second slide rails. The upper ends of multiple second sliders are fixed with the same slide plate 14. A screw rod 15 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the body 1, and a moving block 16 is screwed on the side wall of the screw rod 15. The moving block 16 is fixed to the upper end of the slide plate 14. A motor 17 is fixed to the upper end of the body 1, and the output end of the motor 17 is fixed to the end of the screw rod 15. The lifting assembly is arranged at the upper end of the slide plate 14.

[0037] When it is necessary to move a single string of battery cells to the top of the detection component, start the motor 17 to drive the screw rod 15 to rotate, the screw rod 15 rotates to drive the moving block 16 to move, the moving block 16 moves to drive the slide 14 to move, the slide 14 moves to drive the lifting component to move, the lifting component moves to drive the conveying frame 4 to move, thereby driving the single string of battery cells to the top of the detection component.

[0038] The lifting assembly includes two guide channels 18 symmetrically fixed to the upper end of the slide 14, and a guide rod 19 is inserted into the guide channel 18. The conveying frame 4 is also fixed to the lower ends of the two guide rods 19. A telescopic cylinder 20 is fixed to the lower end of the body 1, and the output end of the telescopic cylinder 20 is fixed to the upper end of the conveying frame 4.

[0039] When a single string of battery cells needs to be sucked, the telescopic cylinder 20 is started to drive the conveyor frame 4 to move downward, so that multiple first suction cups 5 are pressed against the upper end of the single string of battery cells, and multiple first suction cups 5 are started, so that the single string of battery cells can be sucked.

[0040] A first collecting plate 21 is fixed to the upper end of the machine body 1 , and a second collecting plate 22 is fixed to the side wall of the belt conveyor 3 .

[0041] If a problem is detected in a single string of battery cells, the problematic single string of battery cells can be placed on the upper end of the first collection plate 21. If no problem is detected in a single string of battery cells, the non-problematic single string of battery cells can be placed on the upper end of the second collection plate 22.

[0042] Working principle:

[0043] When it is necessary to inspect a single string of battery cells, after the single string of battery cells is moved to the desired position by the belt conveyor 3, the lifting cylinder 9 is started to drive the support plate 10 to move downward, and the downward movement of the support plate 10 drives the flip frame 12 to move downward, so that multiple second suction cups 13 are pressed against the upper end of the single string of battery cells, the second suction cups 13 are started, and the single string of battery cells is sucked, the support plate 10 is controlled to reset, the flip cylinder 11 is started, and the flip frame 12 is driven to flip 180°, thereby causing the single string of battery cells to flip 180° and be set upward, the telescopic cylinder 20 is started, and the conveying frame 4 is driven to move downward, so that multiple first suction cups 5 are pressed against the upper end of the single string of battery cells, the multiple first suction cups 5 are started, thereby sucking the single string of battery cells, the conveying frame 4 is controlled to reset, and the motor 17 is started to drive the screw rod 15 to rotate The screw rod 15 rotates to drive the moving block 16 to move, the moving block 16 moves to drive the slide 14 to move, the slide 14 moves to drive the lifting assembly to move, the lifting assembly moves to drive the conveyor frame 4 to move, thereby driving the single string of solar cells to move directly above the charging power supply 7, and controlling the conveyor frame 4 to move downward so that the positive and negative poles of the single string of solar cells are in contact with the upper end of the charging power supply 7, starting the charging power supply 7, causing the single string of solar cells to generate electroluminescence, and the emitted light is captured by the camera 6 to form an EL image. Finally, by analyzing these images, if defects, cracks, hot spots, etc. are detected in the single string of solar cells, the single string of solar cells can be directly repaired or replaced without disassembling the photovoltaic module, thereby improving the repair or replacement efficiency of the single string of solar cells.

[0044] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications based on the above assumptions should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An EL single string test device for an automatic string soldering machine, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: A frame (2) is installed in the machine body (1), a belt conveyor (3) is installed on one side of the frame (2), a detection component is provided in the frame (2), a battery cell removal component is provided above the belt conveyor (3), a battery cell conveying mechanism is provided at the upper end of the machine body (1), the battery cell conveying mechanism includes a translation component and a lifting component, a conveying frame (4) is provided at the lower end of the lifting component, a plurality of first suction cups (5) are fixed at the lower end of the conveying frame (4), and the battery cell conveying mechanism is located above the battery cell removal component.

2. The EL single string test device for an automatic stringer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component includes a plurality of cameras (6) fixed on the side wall of the frame (2), and a charging power supply (7) is provided at the upper end of the frame (2).

3. The EL single string test device for an automatic stringer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery cell removal assembly includes two mounting frames (8) symmetrically fixed to the upper end of the body (1), a lifting cylinder (9) is fixed to the upper end of the mounting frame (8), two first slide rails are symmetrically fixed to the side wall of the mounting frame (8), a support plate (10) is provided on the side wall of the mounting frame (8), a first slider matched with the first slide rail is fixed on the side wall of the support plate (10), the output end of the lifting cylinder (9) is fixed to the side wall of the support plate (10), a flip cylinder (11) is fixed to the side wall of the support plate (10), a flip frame (12) is fixed to the output end of the flip cylinder (11), and a plurality of second suction cups (13) are fixed to the lower end of the flip frame (12).

4. The EL single string test device for an automatic stringer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation assembly includes two second slide rails symmetrically fixed to the upper end of the body (1), the second slide rails are slidably connected to the second sliders, the upper ends of the plurality of second sliders are fixed with the same slider (14), a screw rod (15) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the body (1), a moving block (16) is screwed to the side wall of the screw rod (15), the moving block (16) is fixed to the upper end of the slider (14), a motor (17) is fixed to the upper end of the body (1), the output end of the motor (17) is fixed to the end of the screw rod (15), and the lifting assembly is arranged at the upper end of the slider (14).

5. The EL single string test device for an automatic stringer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes two guide channels (18) symmetrically fixed to the upper end of the slide (14), a guide rod (19) is inserted into the guide channel (18), and the conveying frame (4) is fixed to the lower ends of the two guide rods (19). A telescopic cylinder (20) is fixed to the lower end of the body (1), and the output end of the telescopic cylinder (20) is fixed to the upper end of the conveying frame (4).

6. The EL single string test device for an automatic stringer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first collecting plate (21) is fixed to the upper end of the machine body (1), and a second collecting plate (22) is fixed to the side wall of the belt conveyor device (3).