Discharging mechanism for laying isolating bars

Abstract

The utility model discloses a discharging mechanism for laying an isolating bar, and relates to the technical field of automation, and the discharging mechanism comprises a supporting plate which is provided with a first end and a second end opposite to the first end in the first direction; the supporting plate is provided with a first sliding rail extending in the vertical direction. The discharging part is connected to the first sliding rail in a sliding mode, and a plurality of suction cups are arranged at the bottom of the discharging part; the two linear rails extend in the second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other in pairs; the first end and the second end are connected with the two linear rails in a sliding mode through bearing assemblies correspondingly. The first linear motor is connected with the first end and used for driving the first end to move on one of the linear rails; and the second linear motor is connected with the second end and is used for driving the second end to move on the other linear track. According to the discharging mechanism for laying the isolating bars, the phenomenon of movement jamming caused by asynchronism of the two ends can be effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to a material feeding mechanism for laying isolation strips. Background Technology

[0002] With rising energy prices, the development and utilization of new energy sources has become a major research topic in the energy field. Due to its advantages such as being pollution-free, having no geographical limitations, and being inexhaustible, solar power generation has become a primary direction for developing and utilizing new energy sources. Using solar cells to generate electricity is a major way people use solar energy today. Solar panels, as solar energy collection devices, have been widely adopted in the photovoltaic industry. With the development of my country's photovoltaic industry, domestically produced solar panels have begun to be promoted and applied worldwide, resulting in a significant increase in solar panel production.

[0003] When mass-producing solar panels, material costs and manufacturing costs become crucial considerations. Currently, the components of solar panels are largely the same across the industry. Using an EVA cutting and laying machine, entire rolls of EVA film can be automatically cut to the module dimensions and accurately laid onto the solar panel using a dual-drive clamping system, forming the base layer of the photovoltaic module's encapsulation structure. To prevent EVA loss at specific locations on the solar panel (such as edges), additional insulating strips are needed at those locations.

[0004] Currently, factories often use a single motor to drive the feeding section when laying isolation strips, which is convenient and quick; or they use two motors to drive the two ends of the feeding section respectively. However, neither of these solutions can guarantee that the two ends advance synchronously in the width direction. Accumulated errors may cause the two ends of the feeding section to jam, thus affecting the work progress. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, one object of this specification is to provide a material feeding mechanism for laying isolation strips, which can effectively avoid the phenomenon of motion jamming caused by asynchronous movement at both ends.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this specification provides a material dispensing mechanism for laying isolation strips, comprising:

[0007] A support plate having a first end and a second end opposite each other along a first direction; the support plate is provided with a first slide rail extending in a vertical direction;

[0008] A material feeding section is slidably connected to the first slide rail, and the bottom of the material feeding section is provided with multiple suction cups;

[0009] Two straight tracks extending along a second direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the vertical direction are mutually perpendicular; the first end and the second end are slidably connected to the two straight tracks via bearing assemblies;

[0010] A first linear motor connected to the first end is used to drive the first end to move on one of the linear tracks;

[0011] A second linear motor connected to the second end is used to drive the second end to move on another linear track.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a second slide rail extending along the first direction is fixedly provided on one side of the support plate, and the feeding mechanism further includes a connecting plate slidably connected to the second slide rail, with the first slide rail fixedly disposed on the connecting plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the first slide rail is fixedly disposed on the side of the connecting plate opposite to the support plate; a lead screw assembly is connected to the side of the connecting plate facing the support plate; the fixed end of the lead screw assembly is fixedly connected to the support plate, and the movable end of the lead screw assembly is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the feeding section is connected to a servo motor for driving the feeding section to move vertically.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the feeding section is provided with a plurality of feeding rods spaced apart in a second direction, the feeding rods extending along the first direction; adjacent feeding rods are connected by a plurality of first connecting rods; the bottom of the feeding rods is provided with a plurality of suction cups in the first direction.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the first end is connected to two first connecting blocks spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the feeding mechanism further includes a second connecting block slidably connected to the linear track; the first connecting blocks and the second connecting blocks are connected through the bearing assembly.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the bearing assembly includes a second connecting rod fixedly connected to two first connecting blocks, and two bearings respectively connected to both ends of the second connecting rod; the second connecting rod extends in a vertical direction; the second connecting block is provided with a receiving portion for accommodating the bearing, the inner ring of the bearing is sleeved outside the second connecting rod, and the receiving portion is sleeved outside the outer ring of the bearing.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the first end is fixedly provided with a third slide rail extending along the first direction, and the first connecting block is slidably connected to the third slide rail.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the structure between the second end and its corresponding straight track is symmetrical to the structure between the first end and its corresponding straight track.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, a pressure gauge is fixedly provided on the support plate to monitor the pressure between the first end and the second end of the support plate. Beneficial effects

[0021] The material feeding mechanism for laying isolation strips provided in this embodiment includes a support plate, a feeding section, linear tracks, a first linear motor, and a second linear motor. The support plate has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along a first direction. The first and second linear motors respectively drive the first and second ends to move along the linear tracks in a second direction. The feeding section can move along a vertically extending first slide rail, thereby realizing feeding at different positions. The support plate and the two linear tracks form a gantry structure. The first and second ends are slidably connected to the two linear tracks through bearing assemblies. The bearing assemblies allow the support plate to rotate within a small range when the two ends are not synchronized, thereby effectively avoiding the movement jamming caused by the two ends being not synchronized, improving work efficiency, and avoiding downtime for maintenance.

[0022] Specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in detail with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, indicating how the principles of the present invention can be adopted. It should be understood that the scope of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0023] Features described and / or illustrated for one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments.

[0024] It should be emphasized that the term "including / comprises" as used herein refers to the presence of a feature, whole, step, or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, or components. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a material feeding mechanism for laying isolation strips provided in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bearing assembly after the protective plate has been removed.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Support plate; 11. First end; 12. Second end; 13. First slide rail; 14. Second slide rail; 15. Third slide rail; 16. Pressure gauge;

[0030] 2. Feeding section; 21. Suction cup; 22. Feeding rod; 23. First connecting rod;

[0031] 3. Servo motor;

[0032] 4. Bearing assembly; 41. Second connecting rod; 42. Bearing; 43. Protective plate;

[0033] 5. Connecting plate;

[0034] 6. Lead screw assembly; 61. Fixed end; 62. Moving end;

[0035] 7. First connecting block; 8. Second connecting block; 81. Receiving part;

[0036] X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, vertical direction. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or may be interposed with another element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or may be interposed with another element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0039] 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 this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a material feeding mechanism for laying spacer strips, used to place spacer strips onto photovoltaic modules. The material feeding mechanism includes: a support plate 1, a feeding section 2, a linear track, a first linear motor, and a second linear motor.

[0041] The support plate 1 has a first end 11 and a second end 12 opposite to each other along a first direction X. The support plate 1 is provided with a first slide rail 13 extending along a vertical direction Z. The feeding part 2 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 13. The bottom of the feeding part 2 is provided with multiple suction cups 21 for picking up the separator strip. Two linear tracks extend along a second direction Y. The first end 11 and the second end 12 are slidably connected to the two linear tracks respectively via bearing assemblies 4. A first linear motor is connected to the first end 11 and is used to drive the first end 11 to move on one of the linear tracks. A second linear motor is connected to the second end 12 and is used to drive the second end 12 to move on the other linear track.

[0042] Specifically, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the vertical direction Z are mutually perpendicular, meaning that both the first direction X and the second direction Y are parallel to the horizontal plane. The linear track, the first linear motor, and the second linear motor are not shown in the diagram; existing structures are sufficient.

[0043] The material feeding mechanism for laying isolation strips provided in this embodiment includes a support plate 1, a feeding section 2, linear tracks, a first linear motor, and a second linear motor. The support plate 1 has a first end 11 and a second end 12 opposite to each other along a first direction X. The first and second linear motors respectively drive the first end 11 and the second end 12 to move along the linear tracks in a second direction Y. The feeding section 2 can move along a vertically extending first slide rail 13, thereby realizing feeding at different positions. The support plate 1 and the two linear tracks form a gantry structure. The first end 11 and the second end 12 are slidably connected to the two linear tracks through bearing assemblies 4. The bearing assemblies 4 allow the support plate 1 to rotate within a small range when the two ends are not synchronized, thereby effectively avoiding the movement jamming caused by the two ends being not synchronized, improving work efficiency, and avoiding downtime for maintenance.

[0044] In this embodiment, a second slide rail 14 extending along the first direction X is fixedly provided on one side of the support plate 1. The feeding mechanism also includes a connecting plate 5 slidably connected to the second slide rail 14. The first slide rail 13 is fixedly disposed on the connecting plate 5, so that the connecting plate 5 can drive the feeding part 2 to make fine adjustments in the first direction X and correct the deviation of the isolation strip gripped by the feeding part 2.

[0045] Specifically, the support plate 1 is vertically arranged and perpendicular to the second direction Y, and the second slide rail 14 is arranged on the side of the support plate 1 parallel to the vertical direction Z. The first slide rail 13 is fixedly arranged on the side of the connecting plate 5 facing away from the support plate 1. A lead screw assembly 6 is connected to the side of the connecting plate 5 facing the support plate 1 for correction. The fixed end 61 of the lead screw assembly 6 is fixedly connected to the support plate 1, and the movable end 62 of the lead screw assembly 6 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 5, thereby driving the connecting plate 5 to move relative to the support plate 1 in the first direction X.

[0046] In this embodiment, the feeding section 2 is connected to a servo motor 3, which drives the feeding section 2 to move in the vertical direction Z, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the feeding section 2 to move closer to or further away from the photovoltaic module and realize the placement of the isolation strip.

[0047] Specifically, the bottom of the feeding section 2 is provided with a plurality of feeding rods 22 spaced apart in the second direction Y, and the feeding rods 22 extend along the first direction X. The bottom of each feeding rod 22 is provided with a plurality of suction cups 21 in the first direction X, and each feeding rod 22 can correspondingly pick up one isolation strip. Adjacent feeding rods 22 are connected by a plurality of first connecting rods 23. Preferably, the feeding rods 22 are staggered in the second direction Y to enhance the connection strength.

[0048] Preferably, there are three feeding rods 22, so that the feeding part 2 can pick up and place three isolation strips at one time, which are respectively placed at the beginning, middle and end of the photovoltaic module in the length direction (i.e. the second direction Y).

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the first end 11 is connected to two first connecting blocks 7 spaced apart in the vertical direction Z. The feeding mechanism also includes a second connecting block 8 slidably connected to the linear track. The first connecting block 7 and the second connecting block 8 are connected by the bearing assembly 4, that is, the bearing assembly 4 is disposed between the first connecting block 7 and the second connecting block 8.

[0050] In this embodiment, the bearing assembly 4 includes a second connecting rod 41 fixedly connected to two first connecting blocks 7, and two bearings 42 respectively connected to both ends of the second connecting rod 41. The second connecting rod 41 extends in the vertical direction Z. The second connecting block 8 is provided with a receiving portion 81 for accommodating the bearing 42. The inner ring of the bearing 42 is sleeved on the second connecting rod 41, and the receiving portion 81 is sleeved on the outer ring of the bearing 42. Even if the first end 11 and the second end 12 move asynchronously in the second direction Y, the support plate 1 can rotate relative to the linear track at a certain angle due to the bearing assembly 4, thus preventing jamming. To protect the bearing 42 and the second connecting rod 41, the bearing assembly 4 is also provided with a protective plate 43, which protects the bearing 42 and the second connecting rod 41 inside the protective plate 43.

[0051] Specifically, the first end 11 is fixedly provided with a third slide rail 15 extending along the first direction X, and the first connecting block 7 is slidably connected to the third slide rail 15. There are two third slide rails 15, which are spaced apart in the vertical direction Z. The first connecting block 7 can move on the third slide rail 15 to better avoid the phenomenon of movement jamming caused by asynchronous movement at both ends of the support plate 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, the structure between the second end 12 and its corresponding straight track is symmetrical to the structure between the first end 11 and its corresponding straight track, and this application will not elaborate further.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, a pressure gauge 16 is fixedly installed on the support plate 1 to monitor the pressure between the first end 11 and the second end 12 of the support plate 1. The pressure gauge 16 is electrically connected to the first linear motor and the second linear motor. When the pressure detected by the pressure gauge 16 exceeds a predetermined value, the first linear motor and / or the second linear motor can be adjusted accordingly to keep the first end 11 and the second end 12 synchronized and avoid jamming.

[0054] It should be noted that in the description of this specification, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects; there is no order between them, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this specification, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0055] Any numerical values ​​cited herein include all values ​​ranging from a lower limit to an upper limit, increasing by one unit, with at least two units between any lower and any higher value. For example, if the quantity of a component or the value of a process variable (e.g., temperature, pressure, time, etc.) is described as being from 1 to 90, preferably from 20 to 80, more preferably from 30 to 70, the purpose is to illustrate that values ​​such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 51, 30 to 32 are also explicitly listed in this specification. For values ​​less than 1, a unit is appropriately considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, etc. These are merely examples intended for explicit expression, and it can be assumed that all possible combinations of values ​​listed between the minimum and maximum values ​​are explicitly described in this specification in a similar manner.

[0056] Unless otherwise stated, all ranges include the endpoints and all numbers between them. The terms "approximately" or "about" used with ranges apply to both endpoints of the range. Thus, "approximately 20 to 30" is intended to cover "approximately 20 to approximately 30," including at least the specified endpoints.

[0057] All articles and references disclosed herein, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term “substantially constitutes…” used to describe a combination should include the identified elements, components, parts, or steps, as well as other elements, components, parts, or steps that do not substantially affect the essential novelty of the combination. The use of the terms “comprising” or “including” to describe combinations of elements, components, parts, or steps herein also contemplates embodiments substantially constituted by such elements, components, parts, or steps. The use of the term “may” herein is intended to indicate that any described attribute included by “may” is optional.

[0058] Multiple elements, components, parts, or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, component, part, or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, component, part, or step can be divided into multiple separate elements, components, parts, or steps. The use of "a" or "an" to describe an element, component, part, or step does not imply the exclusion of other elements, components, parts, or steps.

[0059] It should be understood that the above description is for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. Many embodiments and applications beyond the provided examples will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the above description. Therefore, the scope of this teaching should not be determined by reference to the above description, but rather by reference to the appended claims and the full scope of their equivalents. For purposes of completeness, all articles and references, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference. The omission of any aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein in the preceding claims is not intended as a waiver of that subject matter, nor should it be construed as an indication that the inventors have not considered that subject matter as part of the disclosed utility model subject matter.

Claims

1. A feed mechanism for barrier strip laying, characterized in that The utility model relates to a kind of material feeding mechanism, including: Supporting plate, the supporting plate has opposite first end and second end along first direction;The supporting plate is equipped with first slide rail extending along vertical direction; Material feeding part slidingly connected to the first slide rail, the bottom of the material feeding part is equipped with multiple suction cups; Two straight tracks extending along second direction, the first direction, second direction and vertical direction are perpendicular to each other;The first end and the second end are slidingly connected with two straight tracks respectively by bearing assembly; First linear motor connected with the first end, for driving the first end to move on one of straight tracks; Second linear motor connected with the second end, for driving the second end to move on another straight track.

2. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation according to claim 1, wherein, One side of the supporting plate is fixedly provided with second slide rail extending along the first direction, and the material feeding mechanism further includes a connecting plate slidingly connected with the second slide rail, and the first slide rail is fixedly arranged on the connecting plate.

3. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation according to claim 2, wherein, The first slide rail is fixedly arranged on the side of the connecting plate away from the supporting plate, the side of the connecting plate facing the supporting plate is connected with a screw rod assembly, the fixed end of the screw rod assembly is fixedly connected to the supporting plate, and the movable end of the screw rod assembly is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

4. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The material feeding part is connected with a servo motor for driving the material feeding part to move along the vertical direction.

5. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation according to claim 4, wherein, The bottom of the material feeding part is provided with multiple material feeding rods arranged at intervals in the second direction, the material feeding rods extend along the first direction, adjacent material feeding rods are connected by multiple first connecting rods, and the bottom of the material feeding rod is provided with multiple suction cups in the first direction.

6. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation as defined in claim 1, wherein, The first end is connected with two first connecting blocks arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, the material feeding mechanism further includes a second connecting block slidingly connected with the straight track, and the first connecting block and the second connecting block are connected by the bearing assembly.

7. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation according to claim 6, wherein, The bearing assembly includes a second connecting rod fixedly connected to the two first connecting blocks, two bearings respectively connected to two ends of the second connecting rod, the second connecting rod extends along the vertical direction, the second connecting block is provided with a receiving portion for accommodating the bearing, the inner ring of the bearing is sleeved outside the second connecting rod, and the receiving portion is sleeved outside the outer ring of the bearing.

8. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation according to claim 7, wherein, The first end is fixedly provided with third slide rail extending along the first direction, and the first connecting block is slidingly connected to the third slide rail.

9. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation according to claim 8, wherein, The structure between the second end and the corresponding straight track is symmetrical to the structure between the first end and the corresponding straight track.

10. A machine for laying up a strip of insulation as defined in claim 1, wherein, A pressure gauge is fixedly arranged on the supporting plate to monitor the pressure between the first end and the second end of the supporting plate.

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