Photovoltaic cell processing platform

By designing a photovoltaic cell processing platform, the automated feeding, cutting, and unloading process of photovoltaic cells was realized, solving the problems of high labor intensity and low automation in existing technologies, and improving production efficiency and processing accuracy.

CN223506452UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04SHANDONG XINTAILAI OPTOELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423032885.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-09
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-09

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Technical Problem

The processing of photovoltaic cells is labor-intensive and has a low degree of automation, requiring manual loading, positioning, and unloading, which affects production efficiency.

Method used

A photovoltaic cell processing platform was designed, comprising a limiting frame, a vertical feeding component, a rotating roller, a feeding adsorption and transfer component, a positioning adsorption component, and a pushing and unloading component, to realize the automatic feeding, positioning, cutting, and unloading process of photovoltaic cells.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated production line processing of photovoltaic cells, reduced the labor intensity of manual operation, improved work efficiency, ensured uniform and accurate feeding position, and reduced wear on the surface of photovoltaic cells.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a photovoltaic cell processing platform, and relates to the field of photovoltaic cell cutting processing platforms, the photovoltaic cell processing platform comprises a processing table, and the processing table is provided with a limiting frame, a vertical feeding assembly, a rotating roller, a first driving assembly, a supporting roller and a second driving assembly; according to the processing platform, feeding of the photovoltaic cell pieces to the cutting table can be automatically completed, the orientation of the photovoltaic cell pieces does not need to be adjusted after feeding is completed, the feeding orientation of the photovoltaic cell pieces to the cutting table is uniform and accurate, firm adsorption of the photovoltaic cell pieces can be automatically achieved after placing is completed, and the photovoltaic cell pieces are not prone to being damaged. The cutting table moves to the laser cutting station and the discharging station in sequence to achieve the machining and discharging process, meanwhile, the machining platform can achieve assembly line machining of the photovoltaic cell pieces, then the labor intensity of manual operation is remarkably reduced, and the working efficiency can be remarkably improved through alternate operation of the two feeding adsorption transfer assemblies.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to photovoltaic cell cutting processing platform field, specifically, relate to a photovoltaic cell processing platform. BACKGROUND

[0002] Photovoltaic cell, also known as solar cell, is the basic unit in solar photovoltaic power generation system, mainly responsible for converting solar energy into electrical energy. It is made of semiconductor material, which can directly convert light energy into electrical energy through photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaic cell is usually made of silicon material or other semiconductor materials, which is processed into sheet or sheet structure through special process, and then connected with metal wire to form solar cell. Photovoltaic cell can directly convert solar energy into electrical energy, but the output voltage is low, which needs to be combined through series or parallel connection to achieve the required voltage and power.

[0003] At present, photovoltaic cell needs to be laser cut on the processing platform during production. The existing technology completes the transfer and positioning of photovoltaic cell to the laser cutting table by manual operation, and the placement direction of photovoltaic cell needs to be kept consistent during positioning to ensure the subsequent cutting effect. The labor intensity is large. After positioning, the photovoltaic cell is adsorbed on the cutting table and then processed by laser cutting device. After cutting, manual unloading is needed and then secondary transfer and feeding process is carried out. The automation degree of photovoltaic cell processing on the processing platform needs to be improved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at solving the problem in the above background technology, and then puts forward a photovoltaic cell processing platform.

[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A photovoltaic cell processing platform, comprising a processing table, a limiting frame, a vertical feeding assembly, a rotating roller, a first driving assembly, a supporting roller and a second driving assembly are arranged on the processing table,

[0007] The vertical feeding assembly is between two opposite limiting frames to make the several photovoltaic cells stacked together equidistantly move up under the limiting of the limiting frame;

[0008] The rotating roller is rotatably connected to the processing table and connected with the first driving assembly. One end of the rotating roller is connected with a mounting frame, and the mounting frame is symmetrically provided with a feeding and adsorbing transfer assembly;

[0009] The supporting roller is rotatably connected with a rotating disc through a bearing, and the rotating disc is connected with the second driving assembly. A plurality of cutting tables are circumferentially arranged on the rotating disc;

[0010] Two sets of feeding, adsorption, and transfer components are positioned directly above the vertical feeding component and one of the cutting tables, respectively, so that a single photovoltaic cell can be automatically transferred from the vertical feeding component to the cutting table at the feeding station.

[0011] The cutting table has several adsorption holes, and the adsorption holes are connected to the positioning adsorption components set inside the cutting table.

[0012] The upper end of the support roller extends to the upper side of the turntable and is equipped with a pushing and unloading component. The pushing and unloading component cooperates with several cutting tables in sequence to automatically unload the photovoltaic cells after laser cutting.

[0013] Furthermore, the vertical feeding assembly includes an electric push rod and a support plate. An installation groove is provided on the processing table, and an electric push rod is installed in the installation groove. The electric push rod is connected to a support plate that is located between two limit frames and is spaced apart from the limit frames.

[0014] Furthermore, the inner side of the limiting frame is provided with a lightweight flexible material, and the lightweight flexible material has a chamfer that is compatible with the photovoltaic cell.

[0015] Furthermore, the feeding adsorption and transfer assembly includes an electric cylinder and an electric suction cup. The electric cylinder is symmetrically arranged on the mounting frame, and the electric cylinder is connected to the electric suction cup. The two electric suction cups are respectively located directly above the support plate and the cutting table of the feeding station.

[0016] Furthermore, the positioning adsorption assembly includes an adsorption box and an air pump. The cutting table has an installation cavity inside, and the top of the installation cavity is fixed with an internally hollow adsorption box. The adsorption box has a plurality of suction holes that correspond one-to-one with the adsorption holes, and the adsorption box is connected to the air pump fixed in the installation cavity. The input end of the air pump is connected to the outside.

[0017] Furthermore, the pushing and feeding assembly includes a cylinder and a push plate. The end of the support roller away from the processing table is provided with a cylinder, and the cylinder is connected to a push plate that is flush with the upper surface of the cutting table.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom of the push plate is provided with a lightweight, flexible material.

[0019] Furthermore, both the first drive component and the second drive component are driven by gears.

[0020] Furthermore, a conveyor belt is provided on one side of the processing table, with a height lower than the cutting table of the unloading station and distributed directly opposite it at intervals.

[0021] Furthermore, the cutting table is also provided with a lightweight flexible material, and the lightweight flexible material has through holes that connect to the adsorption holes.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0023] Compared to existing technologies, this processing platform can automatically load photovoltaic cells onto the cutting table. After loading, there is no need to adjust the orientation of the photovoltaic cells. The loading orientation of the photovoltaic cells onto the cutting table is uniform and accurate. After placement, the platform can automatically and firmly adhere to the photovoltaic cells. Then, the cutting table moves to the laser cutting station and the unloading station to complete the processing and unloading process. At the same time, this processing platform can realize the assembly line processing of photovoltaic cells, thereby significantly reducing the labor intensity of manual operation. The alternating operation of the two sets of loading, adsorption and transfer components can significantly improve work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inside of the limiting frame;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inside of the cutting table;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of cylinder installation;

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1. Processing table; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Electric push rod; 13. Support plate; 14. Limiting frame; 15. Lightweight flexible material; 16. Chamfer; 2. Rotating roller; 201. First drive assembly; 21. Mounting frame; 22. Electric cylinder; 23. Electric suction cup; 3. Support roller; 301. Second drive assembly; 31. Turntable; 32. Cutting table; 33. Adsorption hole; 34. Adsorption box; 35. Air pump; 41. Cylinder; 42. Push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. The present utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a photovoltaic cell processing platform includes a processing table 1. The processing table 1 is equipped with a limit frame 14, a vertical feeding component, a rotating roller 2, a first drive component 201, a support roller 3, and a second drive component 301. (Specifically, both the first drive component 201 and the second drive component 301 are driven by gears. The gear transmission is shown in the figure but is not specifically labeled. Its driving principle is prior art and will not be described.)

[0032] The vertical feeding component is positioned between two opposing limiting frames 14 so that several photovoltaic cells stacked together can move upward at equal intervals under the limiting of the limiting frames 14.

[0033] The rotating roller 2 is rotatably connected to the processing table 1 and is connected to the first drive assembly 201. One end of the rotating roller 2 is connected to the mounting frame 21, and the mounting frame 21 is symmetrically provided with feeding adsorption and transfer assemblies.

[0034] The support roller 3 is rotatably connected to the turntable 31 via a bearing, and the turntable 31 is connected to the second drive assembly 301. Several cutting tables 32 are arranged on the circumference of the turntable 31.

[0035] Two sets of feeding, adsorption and transfer components are positioned directly above the vertical feeding component and one of the cutting tables 32, respectively, so that a single photovoltaic cell is automatically transferred from the vertical feeding component to the cutting table 32 of the feeding station;

[0036] The cutting table 32 has several adsorption holes 33, and the adsorption holes 33 are connected to the positioning adsorption components set inside the cutting table 32.

[0037] The upper end of the support roller 3 extends to the upper side of the turntable 31 and is equipped with a pushing and unloading component. The pushing and unloading component cooperates with several cutting tables 32 in sequence to automatically unload the photovoltaic cells after laser cutting.

[0038] Further refinements of the embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the vertical feeding assembly includes an electric push rod 12 and a support plate 13. The processing table 1 has an installation groove 11, in which the electric push rod 12 is installed. The electric push rod 12 is connected to the support plate 13, which is located between two limit frames 14 and is spaced apart from the limit frames 14.

[0039] Further refinements of the embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the feeding adsorption and transfer assembly includes an electric cylinder 22 and an electric suction cup 23. The electric cylinder 22 is symmetrically arranged on the mounting frame 21. The electric cylinder 22 is connected to the electric suction cup 23. The two electric suction cups 23 are respectively located directly above the support plate 13 and the cutting table 32 of the feeding station.

[0040] Further refinements of the embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figure 3As shown, the positioning adsorption assembly includes an adsorption box 34 and an air pump 35. The cutting table 32 has an installation cavity inside. The top of the installation cavity is fixed with the hollow adsorption box 34. The adsorption box 34 has several suction holes that correspond one-to-one with the adsorption holes 33. The adsorption box 34 is connected to the air pump 35 fixed in the installation cavity. The input end of the air pump 35 is connected to the outside. The suction holes are not shown in the figure.

[0041] Further refinements of the embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the push-out component includes a cylinder 41 and a push plate 42. The support roller 3 is provided with a cylinder 41 at the end away from the processing table 1. The cylinder 41 is connected to a push plate 42 that is flush with the upper surface of the cutting table 32.

[0042] A further optimization of the embodiment of this utility model is that a conveyor belt is provided on one side of the processing table 1, which is lower in height than the cutting table 32 at the unloading station and is distributed directly opposite to it at intervals. This embodiment is not shown in the figure.

[0043] It should be noted that the electric push rod 12, the first drive assembly 201, the second drive assembly 301, the electric cylinder 22, the electric suction cup 23, the air pump 35, and the air cylinder 41 are all electrically connected to the controller, which is not shown in the figure.

[0044] The working process of this utility model:

[0045] First, the photovoltaic cells are neatly stacked in batches between two limiting frames 14 (the limiting frames 14 can limit the position of the photovoltaic cells). After stacking, the cells can be automatically loaded, laser-cut and unloaded on the processing table 1.

[0046] In the initial state, the two electric suction cups 23 are respectively located above the support plate 13 and the cutting table 32 of the loading station. Then, the controller controls the electric cylinder 22 located above the support plate 13 to work and drive the electric suction cup 23 connected to it to move down to a preset height. When the electric suction cup 23 has finished descending, it comes into contact with the photovoltaic cell at the top and can then be adsorbed. After adsorption, the cell is driven to move up to the initial height.

[0047] Then the controller controls the first drive component 201 to work, thereby causing the two electric suction cups 23 to exchange positions (i.e., the mounting bracket 21 rotates 180 degrees). At the same time, the controller controls the electric push rod 12 to move up a pre-set distance so that the next photovoltaic cell moves to the initial height of the previous photovoltaic cell. Then the above process can be repeated to adsorb another photovoltaic cell using another electric suction cup 23.

[0048] During the adsorption of the second photovoltaic cell, the electric suction cup 23 above the cutting table 32 is driven by the electric cylinder 22 to move down to a pre-set height (the descent height of the same electric suction cup 23 is different before and after changing positions and is pre-set in the controller). When the bottom surface of the first photovoltaic cell comes into contact with the cutting table 32, the controller can immediately control the electric suction cup 23 on that side to be de-energized (the other electric suction cup 23 continues to maintain adsorption without being affected). Then the first photovoltaic cell is detached from the electric suction cup 23 and automatically transferred to the cutting table 32 without offset.

[0049] After the first photovoltaic cell is transferred onto the cutting table 32 at the loading station, the controller immediately activates the air pump 35 inside the cutting table 32 to ensure a firm grip on the photovoltaic cell. Then, the controller activates the second drive assembly 301, causing the next cutting table 32 without a photovoltaic cell to move to that position (the turntable 31 rotates counter-clockwise). At this point, the cutting table 32 with the photovoltaic cell already placed and gripped moves directly below the laser cutter at the laser cutting station and pauses. The drive assembly then drives the laser cutter to cut the photovoltaic cell (neither the drive assembly nor the laser cutter is shown in the figure; the drive assembly is specifically a three-axis device, specifically mounted on the processing table 1).

[0050] As the first photovoltaic cell begins laser cutting, the second photovoltaic cell can be transferred to the cutting table 32 at the loading station through the process described above. By repeating the above process, the automatic loading of photovoltaic cells onto several cutting tables 32 and the laser cutting process can be realized.

[0051] Since there are four cutting stations 32 on the turntable 31, three of which are for loading, laser cutting and unloading, the photovoltaic cell will automatically move to the unloading station after the first photovoltaic cell is cut. At this time, the controller first controls the air pump 35 inside the cutting station 32 to stop, and then the cylinder 41 works to drive the push plate 42 to push the photovoltaic cell away from the conveyor belt so as not to affect the loading process of the subsequent new photovoltaic cells. In summary, the accurate loading, laser cutting and automatic unloading process of photovoltaic cells can be automatically completed on the processing platform.

[0052] Compared to existing technologies, this processing platform can automatically load photovoltaic cells onto the cutting table 32. After loading, there is no need to adjust the orientation of the photovoltaic cells. The placement of the photovoltaic cells onto the cutting table 32 is uniform and accurate. After placement, the platform can automatically and firmly adhere to the photovoltaic cells. Then, the cutting table 32 moves to the laser cutting station and the unloading station to complete the processing and unloading process. At the same time, this processing platform can realize the assembly line processing of photovoltaic cells, thereby significantly reducing the labor intensity of manual operation. The alternating operation of the two sets of loading, adsorption and transfer components can significantly improve work efficiency.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a lightweight flexible material 15 is provided on the inner side of the limiting frame 14, and a chamfer 16 adapted to the photovoltaic cell is provided on the lightweight flexible material 15.

[0054] In a further refinement of the above embodiment, a lightweight flexible material 15 is provided at the bottom of the push plate 42;

[0055] Furthermore, the cutting table 32 is also provided with a lightweight flexible material 15, and the lightweight flexible material 15 has through holes that connect to the adsorption holes 33; the above embodiment can reduce the wear on the surface of the photovoltaic cells during the loading and unloading process by contacting the lightweight flexible material 15, and automatically complete the loading and unloading while providing good protection for the photovoltaic cells.

[0056] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic cell processing platform, characterized in that, The assembly includes a processing table (1), on which are mounted a limit frame (14), a vertical feeding assembly, a rotating roller (2), a first drive assembly (201), a support roller (3), and a second drive assembly (301). The vertical feeding component is positioned between two opposing limiting frames (14) so ​​that several photovoltaic cells stacked together can move upward at equal distances under the limiting frames (14); The rotating roller (2) is rotatably connected to the processing table (1) and is connected to the first drive assembly (201). One end of the rotating roller (2) is connected to the mounting frame (21), and the mounting frame (21) is symmetrically provided with feeding adsorption and transfer assemblies. The support roller (3) is rotatably connected to the turntable (31) via a bearing, and the turntable (31) is connected to the second drive assembly (301). Several cutting tables (32) are arranged on the circumference of the turntable (31). Two sets of feeding adsorption and transfer components are respectively positioned directly above the vertical feeding component and one of the cutting tables (32) to enable the single photovoltaic cell to be automatically transferred from the vertical feeding component to the cutting table (32) of the feeding station; The cutting table (32) is provided with several adsorption holes (33) and the adsorption holes (33) are connected to the positioning adsorption components provided inside the cutting table (32); The upper end of the support roller (3) extends to the upper side of the turntable (31) and is provided with a push-out component. The push-out component is sequentially engaged with several cutting tables (32) to automatically unload the photovoltaic cells after laser cutting.

2. The photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical feeding assembly includes an electric push rod (12) and a support plate (13). The processing table (1) is provided with an installation groove (11). The electric push rod (12) is installed in the installation groove (11). The electric push rod (12) is connected to the support plate (13) which is located between two limit frames (14) and is spaced apart from the limit frames (14).

3. The photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the limiting frame (14) is provided with a lightweight flexible material (15), and the lightweight flexible material (15) has a chamfer (16) adapted to the photovoltaic cell.

4. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The loading adsorption and transfer assembly includes an electric cylinder (22) and an electric suction cup (23). The electric cylinder (22) is symmetrically arranged on the mounting frame (21). The electric cylinder (22) is connected to the electric suction cup (23). The two electric suction cups (23) are respectively located directly above the support plate (13) and the loading station cutting table (32).

5. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning adsorption assembly includes an adsorption box (34) and an air pump (35). The cutting table (32) has an installation cavity inside. The top of the installation cavity is fixed with an adsorption box (34) that is hollow inside. The adsorption box (34) has a number of suction holes that correspond one-to-one with the adsorption holes (33). The adsorption box (34) is connected to the air pump (35) fixed in the installation cavity. The input end of the air pump (35) is connected to the outside.

6. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push-out assembly includes a cylinder (41) and a push plate (42). The support roller (3) is provided with a cylinder (41) at one end away from the processing table (1). The cylinder (41) is connected to a push plate (42) that is flush with the upper surface of the cutting table (32).

7. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the push plate (42) is provided with a lightweight flexible material (15).

8. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first drive assembly (201) and the second drive assembly (301) are driven by gears.

9. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, A conveyor belt is provided on one side of the processing table (1) with a height lower than the cutting table (32) of the unloading station and distributed directly opposite it at intervals.

10. A photovoltaic cell processing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting table (32) is also provided with a lightweight flexible material and has through holes that connect to the adsorption holes (33).