Battery string correcting device

The mechanical limiting structure of the battery string alignment device simplifies the complex process of battery string alignment in existing photovoltaic module production, achieving a fast and labor-saving alignment effect and reducing production costs.

CN223728748UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26SUZHOU XIAONIU AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423142799.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-19

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Technical Problem

In existing photovoltaic module production, the battery string alignment device has a complex structure, is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly, and the existing robotic arm design is also complex.

Method used

A battery string alignment device is adopted, including alignment components, a support platform, a transfer platform, and a translation drive component. The battery string is quickly aligned through a mechanical limiting structure. The cooperation of the support platform and the transfer platform simplifies the structural design and reduces costs.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and effortless alignment of battery strings, simplifies structural design, reduces production costs, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery string restoration device which comprises a restoration assembly, a bearing table, a transfer table and a translation driving part, the translation driving part is arranged on the bearing table, the transfer table is arranged at the driving end of the translation driving part in a lifting mode, the bearing table and the transfer table are sequentially arranged in the gravity direction, and the restoration assembly is arranged close to the discharging end of the bearing table. The restoration end of the restoration assembly can be matched with the string long edge of the battery string in a limiting mode, a plurality of through holes arranged at intervals are formed in the bearing end of the bearing table, the transfer table is provided with a plurality of bearing protrusions arranged at intervals, and at least parts of the bearing protrusions stretch into the through holes in a one-to-one correspondence mode. According to the scheme, the problems that in the prior art, a typesetting manipulator and a visual module need to sequentially conduct multiple action processes of grabbing, moving, shooting and correcting to achieve the purpose of correcting the battery strings, time and labor are wasted, and the typesetting manipulator integrates multiple servo motors, so that the structural design is complex, and the cost is high can be solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to photovoltaic module preparation field especially, relate to a cell string normalizing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The photovoltaic module needs to form cell piece first in the production process Single cell piece, then cell string is arranged on the glass through the layout process again. The layout machine is that multiple cell strings are laid flat on the glass where the adhesive film is placed to arrange, and the cell string needs to be normalized during the layout process to make it neat.

[0003] In the prior art, the layout machine completes the normalization of the cell string through the layout manipulator and the vision module. Specifically, the layout manipulator includes a base, two servo motors and a suction cup. The two servo motors are respectively arranged at the two ends of the base, and the two ends of the suction cup are respectively connected with the driving ends of the two servo motors. The two servo motors are signal connected with the vision module. The vision module shoots the actual posture of the cell string adsorbed by the layout manipulator and transmits signals to the two servo motors to drive the two ends of the suction cup to rotate around the center, and the cell string rotates by a corresponding angle to reach the normalizing posture. The above-mentioned layout manipulator and the vision module need to sequentially perform multiple action processes such as grabbing, moving, shooting and normalizing to achieve the purpose of normalizing the cell string, which is time-consuming and laborious. In addition, the integration of multiple servo motors in the layout manipulator also leads to complex structure design and high cost. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a cell string normalizing device to solve the problems in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a cell string normalizing device, including normalizing assembly, bearing table, transfer table and translation driving part, the translation driving part is arranged on the bearing table, the transfer table is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving part in a lifting manner, in the direction of gravity, the bearing table and the transfer table are sequentially arranged, the normalizing end of the normalizing assembly is adjacent to the discharge end of the bearing table, the normalizing end of the normalizing assembly can be limitedly matched with the string long side of the cell string, the bearing end of the bearing table is provided with a plurality of interval arranged through holes, the transfer table is provided with a plurality of interval arranged bearing protrusions, and at least part of the plurality of bearing protrusions correspondingly extend into the plurality of through holes.

[0006] Preferably, it further includes a buffer table, and the bearing table, the normalizing assembly and the buffer table are sequentially arranged in the driving direction of the translation driving part.

[0007] Preferably, the buffer table is provided with a plurality of interval arranged avoiding grooves, and the translation driving part can drive at least part of the plurality of bearing protrusions to correspondingly extend into the plurality of avoiding grooves.

[0008] Preferably, the returning assembly comprises a first lifting driving member and a limiting plate, the limiting plate is arranged on the driving end of the first lifting driving member, and the limiting plate is arranged adjacent to the discharging end.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting plate is provided with a plurality of spaced grooves, when the battery string is arranged on the discharging end, a plurality of the bearing protrusions lift the battery string, the translation driving member drives a plurality of the bearing protrusions to move to the limiting plate, and a part of the plurality of the bearing protrusions one-to-one correspondingly pass through the plurality of the grooves, and the battery string is limitedly matched with the limiting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the transfer table comprises a supporting body and a second lifting driving member, the second lifting driving member is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving member, the supporting body is arranged on the driving end of the second lifting driving member, and the supporting body is provided with a plurality of the bearing protrusions.

[0011] Preferably, a flexible layer is attached to the bearing surface of the bearing protrusion.

[0012] Preferably, the application further comprises a first detection module, the first detection module is arranged on the discharging end, the first detection module is used for detecting whether the battery string moves to the discharging end, and the first detection module is signal-connected with the returning assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the application further comprises a second detection module, the second detection module is arranged on the buffer table, and the second detection module is used for detecting whether the battery string is placed on the buffer table.

[0014] The technical scheme adopted in the application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0015] In the battery string returning device disclosed in the application, the translation driving member is arranged on the bearing table, the transfer table is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving member in a lifting manner, the bearing table and the transfer table are arranged in sequence in the direction of gravity, the returning assembly is arranged adjacent to the discharging end of the bearing table, the returning end of the returning assembly can be limitedly matched with the string long side of the battery string, the bearing end of the bearing table is provided with a plurality of spaced through holes, the transfer table is provided with a plurality of spaced bearing protrusions, and at least part of the plurality of the bearing protrusions one-to-one correspondingly extend into the plurality of the through holes.

[0016] During use of the battery string straightening device, the carrying table carries at least one battery string to be straightened, the plurality of carrying protrusions of the transfer table correspondingly extend out of the plurality of through holes, carry the at least one battery string, the translation driving member drives the transfer table to move, the at least one battery string moves close to the discharge end, the straightening end of the straightening assembly abuts against the long side of the battery string, so that the straightening end is limited and matched with the long side of the battery string, and the long side of the battery string is in contact with the straightening end to achieve the straightening effect.

[0017] In the above structure, the battery string is carried to the discharge end of the carrying table by cooperation of the transfer table and the translation driving member, the straightening end of the straightening assembly abuts against the long side of the battery string, and the discharge end is limited and matched with the long side of the battery string by the straightening assembly. Since the long side of the battery string is composed of the side edges of a plurality of battery pieces connected in sequence along the length direction of the welding strip, the straightening end is in contact with and limited and matched with the side edges of the plurality of battery pieces, so that the straightening effect of the battery string is ensured. Compared with the structure of the prior art which is integrated to cause complex design, the above structure completes the straightening of the battery string by a mechanical limiting structure, which is time-saving and labor-saving and simple in structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the battery string straightening device disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 The top view of the battery string straightening device disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the carrying table disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0022] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the transfer table disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 The side view of the battery string straightening device disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0024] Figure 6 The partial enlarged view of the battery string straightening device straightening the battery string disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0025] Figure 7 The partial sectional enlarged view of the battery string straightening device straightening the battery string disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0026] In the figure: 100, the righting assembly; 110, the first lifting driving part; 120, the limiting plate; 200, the bearing table; 300, the transfer table; 310, the bearing protrusion; 320, the support main body; 330, the second lifting driving part; 400, the translation driving part; 500, the buffer table; 600, the flexible layer; 700, the first detection module; A, the through hole; B, the avoiding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "provided on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be a middle element. When an element is referred to as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be a middle element.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terminology used in the specification of the present application herein is only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present application.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 to 7 The present application discloses a battery string righting device, the disclosed battery string righting device comprises a righting assembly 100, a bearing table 200, a transfer table 300 and a translation driving part 400, wherein the bearing table 200 is used to bear at least one battery string to be righted, and the translation driving part 400 can be an electric cylinder, a synchronous belt, a servo motor, etc., and the present application does not make any limitation on this.

[0031] Specifically, the translation driving part 400 is arranged on the bearing table 200, the transfer table 300 is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving part 400 in a lifting manner, in the direction of gravity, the bearing table 200 and the transfer table 300 are arranged in sequence, the righting assembly 100 is arranged adjacent to the discharge end of the bearing table 200, the righting end of the righting assembly 100 can be limited and matched with the string long side of the battery string, the bearing end of the bearing table 200 is provided with a plurality of through holes A arranged at intervals, the transfer table 300 is provided with a plurality of bearing protrusions 310 arranged at intervals, and at least part of the plurality of bearing protrusions 310 correspondingly extend into the plurality of through holes A.

[0032] In the use of the battery string rectifying device, the carrying table 200 carries at least one battery string to be rectified, the plurality of carrying protrusions 310 of the transfer table 300 extend out of the plurality of through holes A one by one, carry at least one battery string, the translation driving part 400 drives the transfer table 300 to move, at least one battery string moves close to the discharge end, the rectifying end of the rectifying assembly 100 is in contact with the long side of the battery string, so that the rectifying end is limited and matched with the long side of the battery string, and the long side of the battery string is in contact with the rectifying end to achieve the rectifying effect.

[0033] In the above structure, at least one battery string is carried to the discharge end of the carrying table 200 in turn through the cooperation of the transfer table 300 and the translation driving part 400, the rectifying end of the rectifying assembly 100 is in contact with the long side of the battery string, and the discharge end is limited and matched with the long side of the battery string through the rectifying assembly 100. Since the long side of the battery string is composed of the side edges of a plurality of battery pieces electrically connected in turn along the length direction of the welding strip, the rectifying end is in contact with and limited and matched with the side edges of the plurality of battery pieces, thereby ensuring the rectifying effect of the battery string. Compared with the structure of the prior art which leads to complex design, the above structure completes the rectifying of the battery string through a mechanical limiting structure, which saves time and effort, is simple in structure, and is also relatively low in cost.

[0034] In the embodiment of the present application, the disclosed battery string rectifying device can further include a buffer table 500, and specifically, the carrying table 200, the rectifying assembly 100 and the buffer table 500 are sequentially arranged in the driving direction of the translation driving part 400. The translation driving part 400 can drive the plurality of carrying protrusions 310 of the transfer table 300 to carry the battery string from the discharge end to the buffer table 500, thereby facilitating the subsequent layout mechanical hand to place the battery string on the glass backboard.

[0035] In a further technical solution, the buffer table 500 can be provided with a plurality of spaced apart avoiding grooves B, and the translation driving part 400 can drive at least part of the plurality of carrying protrusions 310 to extend into the plurality of avoiding grooves B one by one.

[0036] Of course, the buffer table 500 can be a rotary driving part and a suction cup, the suction cup is arranged on the driving end of the rotary driving part, the rotary driving part can drive the suction cup to rotate to the suction surface of the suction cup downward, the suction surface can adsorb the battery string located at the discharge end, the rotary driving part drives the suction surface of the suction cup upward, thereby facilitating the subsequent layout mechanical hand to place the battery string carried by the suction cup on the glass backboard.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present application, the alignment assembly 100 can include a first lifting drive 110 and a limiting plate 120. Specifically, the limiting plate 120 is arranged on the driving end of the first lifting drive 110, and the limiting plate 120 is arranged adjacent to the discharge end. The first lifting drive 110 can drive the limiting plate 120 to lift relative to the discharge end of the bearing table 200. When the limiting plate 120 is lifted, the translation drive 400 can drive the plurality of bearing protrusions 310 of the transfer table 300 to bear the battery string in limiting cooperation with the limiting plate 120, so as to achieve the purpose of alignment. When the limiting plate 120 is lowered, the translation drive 400 can drive the plurality of bearing protrusions 310 of the transfer table 300 to move the battery string from the discharge end to the buffer table 500.

[0038] Of course, the first lifting drive 110 can be an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, etc., and the present application does not make any limitation in this regard.

[0039] In a further technical solution, the limiting plate 120 is provided with a plurality of grooves arranged at intervals. When the battery string is located on the discharge end, the plurality of bearing protrusions 310 lift the battery string, and the translation drive 400 drives the plurality of bearing protrusions 310 to move to the limiting plate 120. Part of the plurality of bearing protrusions 310 passes through the plurality of grooves one by one, and the battery string is in limiting cooperation with the limiting plate 120, thereby avoiding the collision between the transfer table 300 and the limiting plate 120 to affect the battery string from being deflected by vibration.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present application, the transfer table 300 can include a support body 320 and a second lifting drive 330. Specifically, the second lifting drive 330 is arranged on the driving end of the translation drive 400, and the support body 320 is arranged on the driving end of the second lifting drive 330. The support body 320 is provided with a plurality of bearing protrusions 310.

[0041] The second lifting drive 330 can be an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a common motor, and an eccentric wheel transmission cooperation, etc. The present application does not make any limitation in this regard.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present application, the battery string alignment device can further include a string carrying hand and a conveying track. Specifically, the string carrying hand is arranged above the bearing table 200, and the conveying track is located on one side of the bearing table 200, so that the string carrying hand can carry the battery string carried by the conveying track to the bearing table 200.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present application, a flexible layer 600 can be attached to the bearing surface of the bearing protrusion 310. The flexible layer 600 can avoid hard contact with the battery string to cause wear of the battery string. The flexible layer 600 can be a silica gel layer, a sponge layer, etc., and the present application does not make any limitation in this regard.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present application, the battery string straightening device can further comprise a first detection module 700, specifically, the first detection module 700 is arranged on the discharge end, the first detection module 700 is used for detecting whether the battery string moves to the discharge end, the first detection module 700 is signal connected with the straightening assembly 100, in the case that the first detection module 700 detects that the battery string moves to the discharge end, the straightening assembly 100 is lifted and limitedly matched with the battery string, the first detection module 700 can be a visual module, a proximity sensor, a reflection sensor and the like, and the present application does not make any limitation thereto.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the battery string straightening device can further comprise a second detection module, specifically, the second detection module is arranged on the buffer table 500, the second detection module is used for detecting whether the battery string is placed on the buffer table 500.

[0046] Of course, the second detection module can be a visual module, a proximity sensor, a reflection sensor and the like, and the present application does not make any limitation thereto.

[0047] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and modifications can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present application, the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery string equalization device, characterized by, The device comprises a correcting assembly (100), a bearing table (200), a transfer table (300) and a translation driving element (400), the translation driving element (400) is arranged on the bearing table (200), the transfer table (300) is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving element (400) in a lifting manner, the bearing table (200) and the transfer table (300) are arranged in sequence along the direction of gravity, the correcting assembly (100) is arranged adjacent to the discharging end of the bearing table (200), the correcting end of the correcting assembly (100) is limitedly matched with the string length of the battery string, the bearing end of the bearing table (200) is provided with a plurality of through holes (A) arranged at intervals, and the transfer table (300) is provided with a plurality of bearing protrusions (310) arranged at intervals.

2. The battery string normalizing device of claim 1, wherein The device further comprises a buffer table (500), and the bearing table (200), the correcting assembly (100) and the buffer table (500) are arranged in sequence along the moving direction of the battery string.

3. The battery string normalizing device of claim 2, wherein, The buffer table (500) is provided with a plurality of avoidance grooves (B) arranged at intervals, and the translation driving element (400) can drive at least part of the plurality of bearing protrusions (310) to extend into the plurality of avoidance grooves (B) one by one.

4. The battery string normalizing device of claim 1, wherein The correcting assembly (100) comprises a first lifting driving element (110) and a limiting plate (120), the limiting plate (120) is arranged on the driving end of the first lifting driving element (110), and the limiting plate (120) is arranged adjacent to the discharging end.

5. The battery string normalizing device of claim 4, wherein, The limiting plate (120) is provided with a plurality of grooves arranged at intervals, when the battery string is located on the discharging end, the plurality of bearing protrusions (310) lift and bear the battery string, the translation driving element (400) drives the plurality of bearing protrusions (310) to move to the limiting plate (120), part of the plurality of bearing protrusions (310) passes through the plurality of grooves one by one, and the battery string is limitedly matched with the limiting plate (120).

6. The battery string normalizing device of claim 1, wherein, The transfer table (300) comprises a support body (320) and a second lifting driving element (330), the second lifting driving element (330) is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving element (400), the support body (320) is arranged on the driving end of the second lifting driving element (330), and the support body (320) is provided with a plurality of bearing protrusions (310).

7. The battery string normalizing device of claim 1, wherein A flexible layer (600) is attached to the bearing surface of the bearing protrusion (310).

8. The battery string normalizing device of claim 1, wherein, The device further comprises a first detection module (700), the first detection module (700) is arranged on the discharging end, the first detection module (700) is used for detecting whether the battery string moves to the discharging end, and the first detection module (700) is signal-connected with the correcting assembly (100).

9. The battery string normalizing device of claim 2, wherein, The device further comprises a second detection module, the second detection module is arranged on the buffer table (500), and the second detection module is used for detecting whether the battery string is placed on the buffer table (500).