Automatic boat beating device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of graphite boat detection, and discloses an automatic boat beating device which comprises a sliding component, a driving mechanism, a movable mechanism, a visual detection assembly and a boat beating assembly, the sliding component is provided with the movable mechanism and the visual detection assembly, the movable mechanism is connected with the boat beating assembly to drive the boat beating assembly to move, and the driving mechanism is connected with the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism comprises a first guide rail and a driving assembly, the first guide rail is arranged in parallel along the carrier boat, the sliding component is connected to the first guide rail in a sliding mode, and the driving assembly drives the sliding component to move along the first guide rail. According to the utility model, the clamping condition of the carrier boat can be flexibly and automatically detected and flapped, the working efficiency is greatly improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of graphite boat detection technology, specifically relating to an automatic boat-tapping device. Background Technology

[0002] Graphite boats are carriers for photovoltaic (PV) wafers, carrying them for processes such as coating, high-temperature calcination, and cleaning. The PV wafers need to be transferred between graphite boats and other equipment. The PV wafers are primarily secured within the boat by three pins. However, due to the large number of wafers transported each time and the high precision requirements, sometimes the wafers do not fit properly. In such cases, manual tapping using a tapping mechanism is often necessary to secure the wafers in place for subsequent processes such as coating and high-temperature calcination. Since the graphite boats carry a large number of PV wafers, relying on manual inspection and tapping leads to low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic boat-tapping device to solve the problem of low work efficiency caused by the need for manual inspection and tapping of existing boats to make the loaded objects fit in place.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic boat-pumping device includes a sliding component, a driving mechanism, a movable mechanism, a vision detection component, and a boat-pumping component. The sliding component is provided with the movable mechanism and the vision detection component. The movable mechanism is connected to the boat-pumping component to drive the boat-pumping component to move. The driving mechanism includes a first guide rail and a driving component. The first guide rail is arranged parallel to the boat. The sliding component is slidably connected to the first guide rail. The driving component drives the sliding component to move along the first guide rail.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the visual inspection component includes a mounting bracket and a camera module and a light source assembly mounted on the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being connected to a sliding member, and the light source assembly being arranged around the camera module.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the light source assembly includes light source devices symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera module, and the angle of the light source devices is adjustable.

[0008] In a possible implementation, a frame is also included for mounting the first guide rail, with a work position below the frame for placing the carrier boat, and the sliding member spanning across the work position.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the active mechanism is a robotic arm, which is positioned at the top of the sliding member, and the visual inspection component is positioned at the bottom of the sliding member.

[0010] In a possible implementation, a controller and a position detection device are also included, the position detection device being disposed at the working position, and the position detection device, the moving mechanism, the driving component, the tapping component, and the vision detection component are electrically connected.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the drive assembly includes an electric guide rail parallel to the first guide rail, one end of the sliding member is slidably connected to the electric guide rail, and the other end of the sliding member is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the boat-beating assembly includes a mounting base, a linear drive component, and a beating component. The mounting base is connected to the movable mechanism, and the linear drive component is disposed on the mounting base. The linear drive component is connected to the beating component to drive the beating component to perform reciprocating motion.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the striking component includes a substrate and a striking plate, the substrate being connected to a linear drive component, and the striking plate being connected to the substrate via an elastic guide component.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The automatic boat-tapping device of this utility model, through a movable mechanism installed on a sliding component, a vision detection component, and a tapping component set on the movable mechanism, allows the vision detection component to move along the boat for visual detection under the drive of the drive component. When it detects that the loaded object is not properly inserted, the drive component can drive the movable mechanism and the boat-tapping component to move to the position of the object that is not properly inserted. At this time, the movable mechanism can drive the boat-tapping component to tap the corresponding part of the boat, thereby flexibly and automatically detecting and tapping the boat's insertion status, greatly improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A first-person perspective stereoscopic view of an automatic boat-launching device;

[0017] Figure 2 A perspective view of an automatic boat-launching device behind a concealed frame;

[0018] Figure 3 A stereoscopic view of the visual detection component of an automatic boat-launching device from a first-person perspective;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 5 A stereoscopic view of the visual detection component of an automatic boat-launching device from a second perspective;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the boat-pumping component of an automatic boat-pumping device.

[0022] In the diagram: 1-Frame; 2-Drive mechanism; 21-First guide rail; 22-Electric guide rail; 3-Sliding component; 4-Moving mechanism; 41-Robotic arm; 5-Vision inspection component; 51-Camera module; 511-CCD camera; 512-Adjustment seat; 513-Second arc-shaped guide hole; 52-Light source component; 521-Light source device; 53-Mounting bracket; 531-First arc-shaped guide hole; 6-Boat assembly; 61-Mounting seat; 62-Linear drive component; 63-Baseboard; 64-Slapping plate; 65-Elastic guide component. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an automatic boat-pumping device, including a sliding component 3, a driving mechanism 2, an active mechanism 4, a visual detection component 5, and a boat-pumping component 6. The sliding component 3 is provided with the active mechanism 4 and the visual detection component 5. The active mechanism 4 is connected to the boat-pumping component 6 to drive the boat-pumping component 6 to move. The driving mechanism 2 includes a first guide rail 21 and a driving component. The first guide rail 21 is arranged parallel to the boat. The sliding component 3 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 21. The driving component drives the sliding component 3 to move along the first guide rail 21.

[0025] The sliding component 3 is equipped with a movable mechanism 4 and a vision detection component 5, while the boat-tapping component 6 is mounted on the movable mechanism 4. This allows the movable mechanism 4, vision detection component 5, and boat-tapping component 6 to be integrated on the sliding component 3. The movement of the sliding component 3 enables the vision detection component 5 to move along the boat for photographic detection. The boat-tapping component 6 can initially move to the target position via the movement of the sliding component 3, and then, through the flexible movement of the movable mechanism 4, it can tap different positions on the corresponding area of ​​the boat, thus achieving automatic tapping of the boat. This eliminates the need for manual operation, improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs. The drive mechanism 2 drives the sliding component 3 to move along the boat. During the movement, it moves along a first guide rail 21 parallel to the length or width direction of the boat. Driven by the drive component, the sliding component 3, along with the vision detection component 5, movable mechanism 4, and boat-tapping component 6, can move simultaneously, enabling visual detection of the boat and, based on requirements or detection conditions, moving to the appropriate position for boat tapping. The visual inspection component 5 is used to acquire images by taking pictures, and judge them by comparing them with correct or preset images. Then, the coordinate movement control enables the moving component and the boat-tapping component 6 to move to the corresponding positions for detection and boat-tapping.

[0026] Through the above technical solution, the movable mechanism 4, the visual inspection component 5, and the tapping component installed on the sliding component 3 can move along the carrier boat under the drive of the drive component to perform visual inspection. When the loaded object is detected as not being properly inserted, the drive component can drive the movable mechanism 4 and the tapping component 6 to move to the position of the object that is not properly inserted. At this time, the movable mechanism 4 can drive the tapping component 6 to tap the corresponding part of the carrier boat, thereby flexibly and automatically detecting and tapping the carrier boat's insertion status, greatly improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3-5 As shown, in one embodiment, the visual inspection component 5 includes a mounting frame 53 and a camera module 51 and a light source component 52 disposed on the mounting frame 53. The mounting frame 53 is connected to the sliding member 3, and the light source component 52 is disposed around the camera module 51.

[0028] In this way, the light source assembly 52 is used to illuminate the camera module 51 to obtain clearer images, and the camera assembly is used to take pictures. The images can be obtained through video and photo taking for comparison and judgment. The light source assembly 52 and the camera assembly are mounted on the sliding member 3 through the mounting bracket 53.

[0029] Furthermore, in order to enable the camera module 51 to acquire clearer images, the light source assembly 52 includes light source devices 521 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera module 51, and the angle of the light source devices 521 is adjustable.

[0030] In this way, by symmetrically arranging light source devices 521 on both sides of the camera module 51, the shooting range of the camera module 51 can be more evenly illuminated, resulting in clearer images. Furthermore, since the angle of the light source device 521 is adjustable, the illumination angle can be adjusted according to actual usage or installation requirements, making it more convenient and practical.

[0031] Specifically, the light source device 521 adopts a plate-shaped light source, which is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera module 51. One end of the plate-shaped light source is hinged to the mounting bracket 53, and the other end is connected to the first arc-shaped guide hole 531 on the mounting bracket 53 through a locking member. In this way, the tilt angle of the light plate can be adjusted by the first locking member (not shown in the figure) such as a fastener.

[0032] In addition, the camera module 51 includes multiple CCD cameras 511 arranged side by side. Each CCD camera 511 can also be configured to be angle-adjustable, thereby enabling more flexible adjustment of the camera shooting angle. For example, the CCD camera 511 can be rotatably mounted on an adjustment seat 512. The adjustment seat 512 is provided with a second arc-shaped guide hole 513. A second locking member (not shown in the figure) is then configured to connect to the CCD camera 511 and pass through the second arc-shaped guide hole 513. The second locking member can be a fastener, which facilitates locking.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, in the embodiments of this application, a frame 1 may also be included, on which the first guide rail 21 is provided. Below the frame 1 is a working position for placing the boat, and the sliding member 3 spans across the working position.

[0034] The guide rail, sliding component 3 and related mechanisms are all mounted on the frame 1 and supported by the frame 1. The frame 1 also provides a working position for the boat to pass through or be placed on the lower component. In order to facilitate the detection and tapping of the boat on the working position, the sliding component 3 spans across the working position. This allows the working area of ​​the related mechanisms on the sliding component 3 to better cover the boat below, thus making it easier to tap the boat.

[0035] To achieve more flexible detection and boat tapping, the active mechanism 4 is further configured as a robotic arm 41, which is located on top of the sliding member 3, and the visual detection component 5 is located at the bottom of the sliding member 3.

[0036] In this way, the robotic arm 41 is a six-axis robotic arm 41, which can move at multiple angles and thus perform boat-patting actions more flexibly. Furthermore, by placing the visual detection component 5 at the bottom of the sliding component 3, the visual detection component 5 can be closer to the boat, thereby enabling better photo detection.

[0037] Furthermore, it may also include a controller and a position detection device (not shown in the figure), the position detection device being disposed at the working position, and the position detection device, the moving mechanism 4, the driving component, the tapping component and the vision detection component 5 being electrically connected.

[0038] The controller can be a programmable controller such as a PLC, and simultaneously control the moving mechanism 4, the drive component, the boat-tapping component 6, and the vision detection component 5. The positioning detection device is used to detect whether the boat is placed in place or moved into place. After moving into place, it feeds back the positioning signal to the controller, and the controller performs the corresponding photo detection and boat-tapping action.

[0039] In specific implementation, the driving component includes an electric guide rail 22 parallel to the first guide rail 21. One end of the sliding member 3 is slidably connected to the electric guide rail 22, and the other end of the sliding member 3 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 21. The electric guide rail 22 can be a servo linear electric guide rail, which is parallel to the first guide rail 21. This facilitates the sliding member 3 to span across the working position and slide through the first guide rail 21 and the electric guide rail 22, resulting in a more stable guiding structure.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the boat-beating assembly 6, the boat-beating assembly 6 includes a mounting base 61, a linear drive component 62, and a beating component. The mounting base 61 is connected to the movable mechanism 4, and the linear drive component 62 is disposed on the mounting base 61. The linear drive component 62 is connected to the beating component to drive the beating component to perform reciprocating motion.

[0041] The mounting base 61 is connected to the robotic arm 41, and a linear drive component 62 is provided on it and connected to the patting component. When the robotic arm 41 moves the patting boat assembly 6 to the position where it needs to be patted, the linear drive mechanism 2 will perform a linear reciprocating motion, which can drive the patting component to pat the boat, thereby allowing objects such as photovoltaic panels that are not yet in place inside the boat to be inserted into place.

[0042] Based on this, the striking component may include a base plate 63 and a striking plate 64. The base plate 63 is connected to a linear drive component 62, and the striking plate 64 is connected to the base plate 63 via an elastic guide component 65. The surface of the striking plate 64 is made of a soft material, so that when the striking plate 64 is driven by a linear drive component 62 such as a cylinder to strike, it will not damage the carrier boat. Furthermore, the connection of the striking plate 64 to the base plate 63 via the elastic guide component 65 allows the striking plate 64 to provide cushioning during striking, resulting in a better striking effect. The elastic guide component 65 may include a guide shaft, a spring, and a locking nut. The guide shaft is connected to the striking plate 64 and passes through the base plate 63 to connect to the locking nut. The spring is sleeved on the outside of the guide shaft between the base plate 63 and the striking plate 64, thus achieving both striking cushioning and allowing adjustment of the cushioning force via the locking nut.

[0043] Specifically, the carrier is a graphite boat. The sliding component 3 can be an L-shaped sliding plate, with sliders at both ends that are respectively connected to the first slide rail and the electric slide rail.

[0044] The working principle of an automatic boat-launching device according to an embodiment of this application is as follows:

[0045] 1. The graphite boat carrying photovoltaic cells is fed into the working position of the automatic boat-pulling device by an external conveying mechanism. After the position switch detects that the graphite boat has moved into position, it sends a position signal to the controller.

[0046] 2. The controller controls the drive mechanism 2 to drive the vision detection component 5 to scan each empty space in the graphite boat to detect whether each photovoltaic cell is installed in place;

[0047] 3. When a gap is detected where photovoltaic cells are not installed, feedback is sent to the controller, which then controls the robotic arm 41 to drive the boat-picking assembly 6 to perform the boat-picking operation.

[0048] 5. Perform the back-and-forth inspection three times. If the vision inspection component 5 still detects that the photovoltaic cell is not properly inserted, manual intervention is required.

[0049] 6. After all tests are completed, the graphite boat will move to the next stage of the process.

[0050] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that the above preferred embodiments should not be considered as limitations on this utility model, and the scope of protection of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims. For those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic boat-launching device, characterized in that, The assembly includes a sliding component (3), a driving mechanism (2), an active mechanism (4), a visual detection component (5), and a boat-pumping component (6). The sliding component (3) is provided with the active mechanism (4) and the visual detection component (5). The active mechanism (4) is connected to the boat-pumping component (6) to drive the boat-pumping component (6) to move. The driving mechanism (2) includes a first guide rail (21) and a driving component. The first guide rail (21) is arranged parallel to the boat. The sliding component (3) is slidably connected to the first guide rail (21). The driving component drives the sliding component (3) to move along the first guide rail (21).

2. The automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The visual inspection component (5) includes a mounting bracket (53) and a camera module (51) and a light source component (52) disposed on the mounting bracket (53). The mounting bracket (53) is connected to a sliding member (3), and the light source component (52) is disposed around the camera module (51).

3. The automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The light source assembly (52) includes light source devices (521) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera module (51), and the angle of the light source devices (521) is adjustable.

4. The automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a frame (1) for setting the first guide rail (21), with a working position for placing the boat below the frame (1), and the sliding member (3) spanning across the working position.

5. An automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The active mechanism (4) is a robotic arm (41), which is located on the top of the sliding member (3), and the visual inspection component (5) is located at the bottom of the sliding member (3).

6. An automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a controller and a positioning detection device, the positioning detection device being disposed at the working position, and the positioning detection device, the moving mechanism (4), the driving component, the tapping component and the vision detection component (5) being electrically connected.

7. An automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes an electric guide rail (22) parallel to the first guide rail (21), one end of the sliding member (3) is slidably connected to the electric guide rail (22), and the other end of the sliding member (3) is slidably connected to the first guide rail (21).

8. An automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The boat-beating assembly (6) includes a mounting base (61), a linear drive component (62), and a beating component. The mounting base (61) is connected to the movable mechanism (4). The linear drive component (62) is provided on the mounting base (61). The linear drive component (62) is connected to the beating component to drive the beating component to perform reciprocating motion.

9. An automatic boat-launching device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The striking component includes a base plate (63) and a striking plate (64). The base plate (63) is connected to the linear drive component (62), and the striking plate (64) is connected to the base plate (63) through an elastic guide component (65).

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