Turnover separation equipment for manufacturing photovoltaic module
By introducing a flipping frame and drive mechanism into the photovoltaic module production equipment, combined with four production lines and a fixing mechanism, the synchronous flipping and separation of the carrier and materials is achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency of existing equipment, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423109338.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic module production equipment is inefficient during carrier flipping and separation, which limits the increase in production capacity.
Design a flipping and separating device that, by setting a flipping frame and a drive mechanism on a fixed frame, combined with four production lines and a fixed mechanism, achieves synchronous flipping and separation of the carrier and materials, simplifying the equipment control process.
It improved the production efficiency of photovoltaic modules, reduced production costs, and enhanced the operating efficiency of equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment, specifically relating to a flip-and-separate device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules. Background Technology
[0002] In the production process of photovoltaic modules, there are application scenarios where multiple layers of thin-plate materials are stacked and transported on carriers. Furthermore, during photovoltaic module production, there are situations where the carrier and materials are rotated 180° to separate them, facilitating subsequent processing of the materials. After separating the carrier and materials, the carrier must also be rotated 180° and returned to its original position for easy reuse.
[0003] Currently, the conventional equipment for completing the above process is a single-layer conveyor belt. This equipment requires two independent flipping actions to complete the flipping and unloading of the carrier and the flipping and straightening of the carrier. Although this method can meet the above requirements, it also has obvious defects in low operating efficiency, which restricts the improvement of photovoltaic module production capacity. Utility Model Content
[0004] In response to one or more of the above-mentioned defects or improvement needs of the existing technology, this utility model provides a flipping and separating device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules. It can simultaneously flip and separate the material on the carrier and straighten the carrier after another separated material is removed based on a single flip. This simplifies the equipment control process for material flipping and separating during the photovoltaic module production process, improves the production efficiency of photovoltaic modules, and reduces the production cost of photovoltaic modules.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a flip-and-separate device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules, which includes a fixed frame and a flip-and-separate frame and a drive mechanism disposed on the fixed frame.
[0006] The flipping frame is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism and can rotate around an axis extending in the first direction under the drive of the drive mechanism.
[0007] The flipping frame is provided with a first production line, a second production line, a third production line, and a fourth production line arranged sequentially from top to bottom; wherein the conveying direction of each production line is a second direction that extends horizontally and is perpendicular to the first direction, and each production line can rotate synchronously with the flipping frame; and
[0008] A carrier fixing mechanism is provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively, for fixing the carrier on the corresponding production line; a material fixing mechanism is provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively, for pressing the material to be flipped and separated onto the carrier on the corresponding production line; and both the carrier fixing mechanism and the material fixing mechanism can flip synchronously with the flipping frame.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the second production line is located above the second production line, and the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the third production line is located below the third production line, and the fixing surface of the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the second production line is arranged opposite to the fixing surface of the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the third production line.
[0010] The fixing surface of the material fixing mechanism corresponding to the second production line is located above the second production line, and the fixing surface of the material fixing mechanism corresponding to the third production line is located below the third production line. The fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms corresponding to the second production line and the fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms corresponding to the third production line are arranged opposite to each other.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a first carrier positioning mechanism is also provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively. The first carrier positioning mechanism is used to clamp the carrier after it has moved into place in order to complete its positioning in the second direction.
[0012] The first vehicle positioning mechanism includes two sets of first vehicle positioning units spaced apart in the second direction. Each set of first vehicle positioning units contains at least one first vehicle positioning unit. The first vehicle positioning unit includes a displacement module and a positioning component connected to the displacement module. The positioning component can switch positions under the drive of the displacement module, and is positioned by abutting one side of the vehicle in the second direction. When the vehicle is transported on the second assembly line, it is driven by the displacement module to the avoidance position.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the displacement module is a rotary cylinder fixed relative to the flipping frame, and the positioning component is a stop block connected to the end of the output shaft of the rotary cylinder; the output shaft of the rotary cylinder extends along the second direction, and the output shaft can rotate a certain angle while extending and retracting, thereby driving the stop block to switch positions.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, a second carrier positioning mechanism is also provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively;
[0015] The second vehicle positioning mechanism includes two sets of second vehicle positioning units spaced apart in the first direction, used to clamp the vehicle after it has moved into position to complete its positioning in the first direction.
[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the carrier fixing mechanism includes multiple carrier fixing units disposed around the corresponding production line;
[0017] The vehicle fixing unit includes a clamping member and a clamping drive assembly connected to the clamping member, the clamping drive assembly driving the clamping member to move closer to or away from the vehicle.
[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clamping component is a pressure block that is slidably mounted on the flipping frame; the clamping drive assembly includes a translation cylinder, a rotating rod, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod.
[0019] The middle part of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the flipping frame. The two ends of the first connecting rod are respectively hinged to the top of the pressure block and one end of the rotating rod, and the two ends of the second connecting rod are respectively hinged to the other end of the rotating rod and the output end of the translation cylinder. Then, the translation drive of the translation cylinder can be converted into the rotation of the rotating rod, and finally into the displacement movement of the pressure block relative to the carrier.
[0020] As a further improvement of this utility model, the material fixing mechanism includes a lifting unit and a plurality of vacuum suction cups connected to the lifting unit; the plurality of vacuum suction cups are spaced apart in the horizontal plane and can press and adsorb the material on the carrier under the drive of the lifting unit.
[0021] As a further improvement of this utility model, each production line includes a plurality of conveyor belts spaced apart in a first direction.
[0022] As a further improvement of this utility model, a feeding mechanism for conveying a fully loaded material carrier is provided at one end of the second production line along the second direction, and a first unloading mechanism for conveying an empty carrier is provided at the other end of the second production line along the second direction.
[0023] Meanwhile, a second feeding mechanism is provided at one end of the fourth production line along the second direction for conveying the material after it has been flipped and separated from the carrier.
[0024] The aforementioned improved technical features can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0025] In summary, the above-described technical solution conceived by this utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0026] This utility model discloses a flipping and separating device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules. It features a flipping frame and a drive mechanism mounted on a fixed frame, with four production lines arranged sequentially from top to bottom on the flipping frame. The drive mechanism rotates the frame, enabling the flipping and repositioning of the four production lines. Simultaneously, a carrier fixing mechanism and a material fixing mechanism are installed on the flipping frame to ensure that materials and carriers are accurately fixed to their respective production lines during the flipping and repositioning process. After one flip, the material is repositioned, and the carriers are aligned after the previous material separation. Finally, the device facilitates the unloading of flipped material and aligned empty carriers, as well as the loading of fully loaded carriers. This effectively improves the efficiency of photovoltaic module flipping and separating operations, simplifies equipment control during photovoltaic module processing, and reduces processing costs. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a front view of the structure of the flip-and-separate device used to manufacture photovoltaic modules in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the flip-and-separate device used to manufacture photovoltaic modules in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a structural side view of the flip-and-separate device used to manufacture photovoltaic modules in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the carrier fixing mechanism of the overturning separation device in this utility model embodiment;
[0032] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically:
[0033] 100. Fixed frame; 200. Tilting frame; 300. Drive mechanism;
[0034] 1. First production line; 2. Second production line; 3. Third production line; 4. Fourth production line; 5. Carrier fixing mechanism; 501. Press block; 502. Translation cylinder; 503. Rotating rod; 504. First connecting rod; 505. Second connecting rod; 6. Material fixing mechanism; 7. First carrier positioning mechanism; 8. Second carrier positioning mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0040] Example:
[0041] Please see Figures 1-4 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flip-and-separate device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules includes a fixed frame 100 and a flip-and-separate frame 200 and a drive mechanism 300 disposed on the fixed frame 100.
[0042] The drive mechanism 300 is located at one end of the fixed frame 100, and its output shaft is coaxial with the axis of the flipping frame 200. One end of the flipping frame 200 is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 300, and the other end is rotatably connected to the end of the fixed frame 100 away from the drive mechanism 300.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the output shaft axis direction of the drive mechanism 300 is defined as the first direction. By driving the drive mechanism 300, the flipping frame 200 can rotate around the axis extending along the first direction, thus completing the flipping operation of the flipping frame 200.
[0044] For example, in the preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism 300 is a drive motor. Meanwhile, both ends of the tilting frame 200 are rotatably connected to the fixed frame 100 via rotating bearings.
[0045] Furthermore, a first production line 1, a second production line 2, a third production line 3, and a fourth production line 4 are sequentially arranged from top to bottom on the flipping frame 200, allowing each production line to flip simultaneously with the flipping frame 200. Simultaneously, the conveying direction of each production line is a horizontally extending second direction, perpendicular to the first direction; that is, the conveying direction of each production line is perpendicular to the axial direction of the flipping frame 200. The first and second directions are as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown in the image.
[0046] The materials that this flipping and separating device flips and separates include, for example, glass, a flexible membrane, and multiple battery cells arranged in a matrix and fixed on a conductive backplate (e.g., conductive copper foil) arranged from top to bottom. More specifically, the outer contour of the material in the horizontal plane is smaller than the outer contour of the carrier, so that the carrier can better support the material.
[0047] Furthermore, the carrier in this embodiment has an adsorption function so that it can adsorb materials. When the carrier is full of materials and rotates 180°, in order to facilitate the carrier to adsorb materials again, it needs to be rotated 180° again to return it to its original position, that is, so that the side of the carrier with the adsorption function is facing upwards again. During operation, there are carriers on both the second-layer and third-layer production lines, and the adsorption surfaces of the two carriers are facing away from each other. One is the carrier that has just been rotated, and the other is the carrier that has completed the material rotation and separation and returned to its original position.
[0048] By sequentially arranging multiple production lines along the height of the tilting frame 200 and controlling the tilting of the frame 200, a production line carrying a carrier and materials can be tilted from one vertical position to another after the tilting frame 200 is tilted. Because there are four layers of production lines along the height, the tilting and separating device can tilt a full-load carrier while simultaneously returning an empty carrier that has already been tilted and separated to its original position in a single tilt.
[0049] For example, when the flip frame 200 rotates 180°, the original first production line 1 and second production line 2 will flip to the positions of the fourth production line 4 and the third production line 3, and the bearing surfaces of each production line will be reversed. Of course, it can be understood that the original fourth production line 4 and third production line 3 will naturally flip to the positions of the first production line 1 and the second production line 2. Afterwards, if the flip frame 200 is rotated another 180°, each production line can be restored to its initial position.
[0050] To ensure that the positions of the carriers and materials on the production line remain unchanged during the flipping process, a carrier fixing mechanism 5 and a material fixing mechanism 6 are also provided on the flipping frame 200.
[0051] More specifically, there are two sets of carrier fixing mechanisms 5 and material fixing mechanisms 6. Carrier fixing mechanisms 5 are respectively provided for the second production line 2 and the third production line 3 to fix the carriers to the corresponding production lines; and material fixing mechanisms 6 are respectively provided for the second production line 2 and the third production line 3 to press and fix the materials onto the carriers carried on the corresponding production lines. Simultaneously, both carrier fixing mechanisms 5 and material fixing mechanisms 6 can be synchronously rotated with the rotating frame 200.
[0052] For example, in the preferred embodiment, both the carrier fixing mechanism 5 and the material fixing mechanism 6 are directly fixed to the tilting frame 200. Of course, as an alternative, the carrier fixing mechanism 5 and the material fixing mechanism 6 can also be fixed to the corresponding production line and connected to the tilting frame 200 in an "indirect fixing" manner.
[0053] Specifically, the term "corresponding to" refers to the two sets of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 respectively provided for the second production line 2 and the third production line 3. One set of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 can fix the vehicle on the second production line 2 to the second production line 2, and the other set of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 can fix the vehicle on the third production line 3 to the third production line 3. The specific location of the two sets of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 is not limited. For example, as mentioned above, they can be directly installed on the flipping frame 200 or on the production line.
[0054] Furthermore, the two sets of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 satisfy the following: the fixing surface of the vehicle fixing mechanism 5 corresponding to the second production line 2 is arranged opposite to the fixing surface of the vehicle fixing mechanism 5 corresponding to the third production line 3; more specifically, the vehicle fixing mechanism 5 corresponding to the second production line 2 is located above the second production line 2, and the vehicle fixing mechanism 5 corresponding to the third production line 3 is located below the third production line 3, so that one set of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 can fix the vehicle on the second production line 2 to the second production line 2, and the other set of vehicle fixing mechanisms 5 can fix the vehicle on the third production line 3 to the third production line 3.
[0055] Similarly, the provision of material fixing mechanisms 6 for the second production line 2 and the third production line 3 means that there are two sets of material fixing mechanisms 6. One set of material fixing mechanisms 6 can fix the materials on the second production line 2 onto the carriers on the second production line 2, and the other set of material fixing mechanisms 6 can fix the materials on the third production line 3 onto the carriers on the third production line 3. The installation position is not limited as long as the function is achieved. Furthermore, the fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms 6 for the second production line 2 and the fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms 6 for the third production line 3 are arranged opposite to each other. More specifically, the fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms 6 for the second production line 2 are located above the second production line 2, and the fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms 6 for the third production line 3 are located below the third production line 3.
[0056] It is understandable that, in actual setup, the transport surfaces of the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are positioned opposite each other, and the transport surfaces of the third production line 3 and the fourth production line 4 are positioned opposite each other, with the transport surfaces of the second production line 2 and the third production line 3 facing away from each other. That is, the transport surfaces of the first production line 1 and the third production line 3 are positioned downwards, while the transport surfaces of the second production line 2 and the fourth production line 4 are positioned upwards.
[0057] More specifically, the flipping and separating equipment also includes a first carrier positioning mechanism 7 respectively provided for the second production line 2 and the third production line 3. The first carrier positioning mechanism 7 is used to clamp the carrier after it has moved into position to complete its positioning in the second direction.
[0058] The first vehicle positioning mechanism 7 includes two sets of first vehicle positioning units spaced apart in the second direction. Each set of first vehicle positioning units contains at least one first vehicle positioning unit. Each first vehicle positioning unit includes a displacement module and a positioning component connected to the displacement module. The positioning component can switch positions under the drive of the displacement module, positioning itself by abutting against one side of the vehicle in the second direction, and is driven to an avoidance position by the displacement module when the vehicle is conveyed on the second production line 2. Preferably, the first vehicle positioning mechanism 7 is mounted on the tilting frame 200.
[0059] By setting the first carrier positioning mechanism 7, the carrier can be positioned in the middle of its production line, so that the positioned carrier and the fixed materials can be more effectively flipped.
[0060] For example, in a preferred embodiment, the displacement module in the first vehicle positioning mechanism 7 is a rotary cylinder mounted on the tilting frame 200. Its output shaft extends along the second direction and can reciprocate, extending and retracting while rotating at a certain angle. Simultaneously, the positioning element is a stop block connected at one end to the output shaft of the rotary cylinder. This stop block can translate and rotate under the drive of the rotary cylinder, and after the vehicle has moved into position, the other end of the stop block, not connected to the output shaft, abuts against one side of the vehicle in the second direction. Correspondingly, when an empty vehicle needs to be transported, the stop block can be driven by the rotary cylinder to a stop position. Preferably, this first vehicle positioning mechanism 7 is a conventional structure in the prior art.
[0061] Furthermore, corresponding to the second production line 2 and the third production line 3, a second carrier positioning mechanism 8 is respectively provided. The second carrier positioning mechanism 8 is used to clamp the carrier after it has moved into position to complete its positioning in the first direction. The second carrier positioning mechanism 8 includes two sets of second carrier positioning units spaced apart in the first direction. The second carrier positioning mechanism 8 is further preferably a guide wheel. Preferably, the second carrier positioning mechanism 8 is provided on the flipping frame 200. By providing the second carrier positioning mechanism 8, the carrier can be positioned in the middle of its production line, so that the positioned carrier and the fixed material can be flipped more effectively.
[0062] More specifically, in the preferred embodiment, the carrier fixing mechanism 5 includes multiple carrier fixing units disposed around the corresponding production line. Each carrier fixing unit includes a clamping member and a clamping drive assembly connected to the clamping member. The clamping drive assembly is, for example, a servo motor. By driving the clamping drive assembly, the relative position between the clamping member and the carrier can be changed accordingly, so that the clamping member moves closer to or away from the carrier, completing the clamping process of the clamping member clamping the carrier and the process of releasing the clamping.
[0063] Exemplarily, in a particular preferred embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, the vehicle fixing mechanism 5 includes a pressure block 501 slidably mounted on the tilting frame 200, and the pressing drive assembly includes a translation cylinder 502, a rotating rod 503, a first connecting rod 504, and a second connecting rod 505 assembled together. The translation cylinder 502 is mounted on the tilting frame 200, with its output shaft horizontally positioned. The middle part of the rotating rod 503 is rotatably connected to the tilting frame 200. The two ends of the first connecting rod 504 are hinged to the top of the pressure block 501 and one end of the rotating rod 503, respectively. The two ends of the second connecting rod 505 are hinged to the other end of the rotating rod 503 and the output shaft of the translation cylinder 502, respectively. The translation drive of the translation cylinder 502 can then be converted into the deflection motion of the second connecting rod 505, the rotating rod 503, and the first connecting rod 504, and ultimately into the displacement motion of the pressure block 501 relative to the vehicle, causing the pressure block 501 to press against or release the pressure on the edge of the vehicle.
[0064] Further, in a preferred embodiment, the material fixing mechanism 6 includes a lifting unit and multiple vacuum suction cups connected to the lifting unit; the multiple vacuum suction cups are spaced apart in the horizontal plane and can be displaced under the drive of the lifting unit, thereby pressing and adsorbing the material on the carrier. The lifting unit is, for example, a cylinder. The reason for using vacuum suction cups as the fixing component for securing the material is to first adhere the top layer of glass to the material (while the lifting unit still provides pressure), thus preventing the glass from changing position during flipping, and consequently preventing any change in the overall position of the material due to flipping. Figure 1 As shown, the material fixing mechanism 6 corresponding to the second production line 2 is located above the second production line 2, and the material fixing mechanism 6 corresponding to the third production line 3 is located below the third production line 3.
[0065] More specifically, in the preferred embodiment, each production line includes a plurality of conveyor belts spaced apart in the first direction. It is understood that the number of conveyor belts in the first direction and the spacing between adjacent conveyor belts can be optimized according to the size and weight of the carrier and the material to ensure that the carrier and the material can be accurately loaded onto the conveyor belt of the corresponding production line, and the conveyor belt completes the transportation of the carrier and the material.
[0066] In a preferred embodiment, for example, the material fixing mechanism 6 is mounted on a flipping frame 200 on one side of the first production line 1 and the fourth production line 4, and a lifting unit equipped with multiple vacuum suction cups is positioned facing the second production line 2 and the third production line 3. Specifically, for the material fixing mechanism 6 on the first production line 1 side, its lifting unit can move multiple vacuum suction cups from the first production line 1 towards the second production line 2, ultimately pressing and adsorbing them onto the material surface in the carrier. For the material fixing mechanism 6 on the fourth production line 4 side, its lifting unit can retract multiple vacuum suction cups from the third production line 3 side towards the fourth production line 4 side, and unload the material, adsorbed and flipped by the multiple vacuum suction cups, from the carrier fixed on the third production line 3 onto the fourth production line 4.
[0067] More specifically, the lifting unit is located between two adjacent conveyor belts on the first production line 1 and the fourth production line 4 to avoid interference affecting the operation of the production line. Each lifting unit has multiple sets of vacuum suction cups spaced apart in the first direction, and each set of vacuum suction cups has multiple sets spaced apart in the second direction. Setting multiple sets facilitates control.
[0068] It is understood that, for the two material fixing mechanisms 6 in the aforementioned specific embodiments, their vacuum suction cups can move to a position not lower than the transmission surface of the first production line 1, or to a position not higher than the transmission surface of the fourth production line 4, driven by the lifting unit. This ensures that when the two material fixing mechanisms 6 are flipped to the fourth production line 4, the material fixing mechanism 6 can accurately place the material after flipping and unloading onto the fourth production line 4, without interfering with the material conveying process of the fourth production line 4.
[0069] More preferably, in actual setup, the second production line 2 and the third production line 3 are preferably arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner on the flip frame 200, and the first production line 1 and the fourth production line 4 are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner. In this way, it can be ensured that the position of each production line remains unchanged after the flip frame 200 is flipped.
[0070] In addition, to facilitate loading of full material carriers and unloading of empty carriers and separated materials, loading and unloading mechanisms are provided on both sides of the tilting frame 200 along the second direction.
[0071] Specifically, a loading mechanism for conveying a fully loaded material carrier is provided at one end of the second production line 2 along the second direction, and a first unloading mechanism for conveying an empty carrier is provided at the other end of the second production line 2 along the second direction; correspondingly, a second unloading mechanism is provided at one end of the fourth production line 4 along the second direction for conveying the material after it has been flipped and separated from the carrier. Preferably, the second unloading mechanism is located below the first unloading mechanism for easier conveying.
[0072] With the above settings, a flip-over separation device suitable for photovoltaic module processing can be obtained in the preferred embodiment, and its main working process is as follows:
[0073] (1) The carrier fully loaded with materials is fed from the feeding mechanism to the second production line 2, and the first carrier positioning mechanism 7 and the second carrier positioning mechanism 8 complete the positioning of the carrier. After that, the carrier fixing mechanism 5 is controlled to fix the carrier and press the carrier onto the second production line 2; at the same time, the material fixing mechanism 6 is controlled to press and adsorb the material and press the material onto the carrier; at this time, both the carrier and the material are fixed relative to the second production line 2.
[0074] (2) Control the flipping frame 200 to flip 180°, the second production line 2 flips to the position of the third production line 3, and the first production line 1 flips to the position of the fourth production line 4. After the flipping frame 200 is flipped, keep the working state of the carrier fixing mechanism 5 unchanged, and control the material fixing mechanism 6 to reset (if the carrier itself has a fixing function for the material, then release the fixing between the carrier and the material at the same time, for example, the carrier no longer adsorbs the material), that is, the material fixing mechanism 6 releases the material, the material separates from the carrier, moves to the fourth production line 4, and the material is output by the second unloading mechanism located at one end of the second direction of the fourth production line 4. The third production line 3 flips to the position of the second production line 2, and the empty carrier fixed on the third production line 3 after the previous round of flipping and unloading is straightened (adsorption surface facing up), and the empty carrier is transferred to the first unloading mechanism through the second production line 2 to complete the unloading of the straightened empty carrier.
[0075] At the same time, the feeding mechanism feeds the next fully loaded material carrier onto the third production line 3, which is flipped to the position of the second production line 2, and repeats the process in (1). At this time, the third production line 3 is fixed with a fully loaded material carrier, and the second production line 2 is fixed with an empty carrier that has been flipped and unloaded but has not yet been returned to its original position.
[0076] (3) Control the flipping frame 200 to rotate 180° again, repeat the process in (2), complete the flipping and unloading of materials on the third production line 3, and output them to the second unloading mechanism from the fourth production line 4. At the same time, the second production line 2, which was originally located at the position of the third production line 3, returns to its original position with the empty carrier. The carrier fixing mechanism 5 releases the fixing of the empty carrier, and the second production line 2 then transfers the empty carrier to the first unloading mechanism. While the empty carrier is being unloaded and transferred, the carrier fully loaded with materials continues to be transferred from the loading mechanism to the second production line 2.
[0077] Repeat this process.
[0078] It should be noted that the carrier fixing mechanism 5, the material fixing mechanism 6, the first carrier positioning mechanism 7, and the second carrier positioning mechanism 8 work according to the corresponding action logic (whether to prepare for flipping, whether to separate the carrier and the material, whether to transport the material and the carrier, etc.) to fix and release the material and the carrier, as well as clamp and position the material and de-clamp it.
[0079] By repeating the above process, the flipping frame 200 can not only flip and unload materials on the carrier after completing one flip, but also flip back the previous empty carrier, and position and fix the carrier and materials in the next fully loaded carrier. This greatly improves the efficiency of the material flipping and separation process, and is especially suitable for the flipping and separation process of photovoltaic modules. It simplifies the equipment control process in the photovoltaic module production process, improves the production efficiency of photovoltaic modules, and reduces the production cost of photovoltaic modules, thus having good practical value.
[0080] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules, characterized in that, Includes a fixed frame and a tilting frame and a drive mechanism mounted on the fixed frame; The flipping frame is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism and can rotate around an axis extending in the first direction under the drive of the drive mechanism. The flipping frame is provided with a first production line, a second production line, a third production line, and a fourth production line arranged sequentially from top to bottom; wherein the conveying direction of each production line is a second direction that extends horizontally and is perpendicular to the first direction, and each production line can rotate synchronously with the flipping frame; and A carrier fixing mechanism is provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively, for fixing the carrier on the corresponding production line; a material fixing mechanism is provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively, for pressing the material to be flipped and separated onto the carrier on the corresponding production line; and both the carrier fixing mechanism and the material fixing mechanism can flip synchronously with the flipping frame.
2. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the second production line is located above the second production line, and the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the third production line is located below the third production line. The fixing surfaces of the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the second production line and the fixing surfaces of the carrier fixing mechanism corresponding to the third production line are arranged opposite to each other. The fixing surface of the material fixing mechanism corresponding to the second production line is located above the second production line, and the fixing surface of the material fixing mechanism corresponding to the third production line is located below the third production line. The fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms corresponding to the second production line and the fixing surfaces of the material fixing mechanisms corresponding to the third production line are arranged opposite to each other.
3. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second production line and the third production line are respectively provided with a first carrier positioning mechanism. The first carrier positioning mechanism is used to clamp the carrier after it has moved into place in order to complete its positioning in the second direction. The first vehicle positioning mechanism includes two sets of first vehicle positioning units spaced apart in the second direction. Each set of first vehicle positioning units contains at least one first vehicle positioning unit. The first vehicle positioning unit includes a displacement module and a positioning component connected to the displacement module. The positioning component can switch positions under the drive of the displacement module, and is positioned by abutting one side of the vehicle in the second direction. When the vehicle is transported on the second assembly line, it is driven by the displacement module to the avoidance position.
4. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 3, characterized in that, The displacement module is a rotary cylinder fixed relative to the flipping frame, and the positioning component is a stop block connected to the end of the output shaft of the rotary cylinder; the output shaft of the rotary cylinder extends along the second direction, and the output shaft can rotate a certain angle while extending and retracting, thereby driving the stop block to switch positions.
5. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second vehicle positioning mechanism is also provided for the second production line and the third production line respectively; The second vehicle positioning mechanism includes two sets of second vehicle positioning units spaced apart in the first direction, used to clamp the vehicle after it has moved into position to complete its positioning in the first direction.
6. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The vehicle fixing mechanism includes multiple vehicle fixing units disposed around the corresponding production line; The vehicle fixing unit includes a clamping member and a clamping drive assembly connected to the clamping member, the clamping drive assembly driving the clamping member to move closer to or away from the vehicle.
7. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping component is a pressure block that is slidably mounted on the flipping frame; the clamping drive assembly includes a translation cylinder, a rotating rod, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod; The middle part of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the flipping frame. The two ends of the first connecting rod are respectively hinged to the top of the pressure block and one end of the rotating rod, and the two ends of the second connecting rod are respectively hinged to the other end of the rotating rod and the output end of the translation cylinder. Then, the translation drive of the translation cylinder can be converted into the rotation of the rotating rod, and finally into the displacement movement of the pressure block relative to the carrier.
8. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material fixing mechanism includes a lifting unit and multiple vacuum suction cups connected to the lifting unit; the multiple vacuum suction cups are spaced apart in the horizontal plane and can press and adsorb the material on the carrier under the action of the lifting unit.
9. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each production line includes multiple conveyor belts spaced apart in the first direction.
10. The flip-over separation device for manufacturing photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that, A loading mechanism for conveying a fully loaded material carrier is provided at one end of the second production line along the second direction, and a first unloading mechanism for conveying an empty carrier is provided at the other end of the second production line along the second direction. Meanwhile, a second feeding mechanism is provided at one end of the fourth production line along the second direction for conveying the material after it has been flipped and separated from the carrier.