Laminating equipment integrated with laminating frame

Abstract

The utility model discloses lamination equipment integrated with a lamination frame, which comprises an upper chamber and a lower chamber which are oppositely arranged up and down, the lamination frame is arranged at the opening part of the upper chamber and comprises a rectangular outer frame, a plurality of separation rods are arranged in an area surrounded by the rectangular outer frame, and the separation rods are arranged in the rectangular outer frame. The partition rods divide an area surrounded by the rectangular outer frame into a plurality of sub-areas arranged in the length direction of the rectangular outer frame. The laminating equipment is integrated with an integrated laminating frame, and lifting of the laminating frame is synchronously completed through lifting of the upper cavity. By applying the laminating equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, the operation of manually placing the laminating frames around the laminating piece one by one is not needed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic lamination equipment technology, specifically to a lamination device integrating a lamination frame. Background Technology

[0002] The laminated components of photovoltaic modules are formed by stacking a front transparent cover, a front encapsulating film, a cell string, a rear encapsulating film, and a rear cover, and then pressing them together at high temperature to create a composite layer. During lamination, rectangular lamination frames are placed around the laminated components to protect them, and then the lamination frames and laminated components are fed into the laminator for hot pressing. Before the laminator's conveyor mechanism transports the laminated components into the laminator, lamination frames need to be manually placed around each laminated component one by one, which is an inefficient practice. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve at least one technical problem of the prior art, this utility model provides a lamination device that integrates a lamination frame.

[0004] A laminating device integrating a laminating frame includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber arranged opposite each other. The opening of the upper chamber is provided with a laminating frame, which includes a rectangular outer frame. Within the area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame, there are multiple dividing rods. The dividing rods divide the area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame into multiple sub-regions arranged along the length of the rectangular outer frame. The four outer corners of the rectangular outer frame are rounded or each is provided with a corner protector. The corner protectors surround the outer corners of the rectangular outer frame, and the part of the corner protector that does not contact the rectangular outer frame is an arc shape that arches away from the direction of the outer corner.

[0005] The laminating equipment of this embodiment integrates a single laminating frame, and the lifting and lowering of the laminating frame is synchronized with the lifting and lowering of the upper chamber. Using the laminating equipment of this embodiment, the manual placement of laminating frames around each laminate is no longer required.

[0006] In some embodiments, the upper chamber includes a silicone plate and a fixing frame, the silicone plate being fixed to the upper chamber by the fixing frame, and the laminating frame being disposed below the silicone plate.

[0007] In some embodiments, a connector is provided on the outer side of the rectangular outer frame to connect the rectangular outer frame to the upper chamber. The connector includes a first connecting seat, a first connecting shaft, a flexible connector, a second connecting seat, and a second connecting shaft. The first connecting seat is connected to the outer side of the rectangular outer frame, the first connecting shaft is fixed on the first connecting seat, the second connecting seat is connected to the fixed frame, the second connecting shaft is fixed on the second connecting seat, one end of the flexible connector is connected to the first connecting shaft, and the other end is connected to the second connecting shaft.

[0008] In some embodiments, the flexible connector includes PTFE tape. The PTFE tape is made of PTFE fabric and is constructed in a strip shape, possessing high tensile strength and good high-temperature resistance. The PTFE tape is flexible and will not cause frictional wear with the silicone sheet of the laminator. The PTFE tape also exhibits good high-temperature resistance and has a long service life at lamination temperatures.

[0009] In some embodiments, the rectangular frame is constructed from aluminum alloy profiles, and the outer side of the rectangular frame is provided with a second connecting slot extending along the side length of the rectangular frame. The second connecting slot is suitable for connecting the first connecting seat. The use of the second connecting slot in the aluminum alloy profile facilitates the installation of the first connecting seat.

[0010] In some embodiments, the rectangular frame is made of aluminum alloy profiles spliced ​​together. The rectangular frame includes a pair of parallel long rods and a pair of parallel short rods. The dividing rod is set in the area surrounded by the rectangular frame. The two ends of the dividing rod are respectively connected to the pair of long rods and are parallel to the short rods.

[0011] In some embodiments, the separator rod and the long rod are detachably connected. In the width direction of the rectangular outer frame, each sub-region has detachable adjusting blocks at both ends. Each adjusting block defines a working area smaller than the sub-region within it. The inner side of the long rod has a first connecting groove suitable for connecting the separator rod and the adjusting blocks. The adjustable configuration of the laminating frame in this embodiment provides good dimensional adaptability, eliminating the need for custom-made laminating frames for various product sizes and saving costs.

[0012] In some implementations, each end of the sub-region has two adjustment blocks, which are respectively located at the top corner of the sub-region.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adjusting block has a first straight edge facing the inside of the sub-region and parallel to the length direction of the long rod. The first straight edge of the adjusting block at both ends of the sub-region and the dividing rods on both sides of the sub-region define a working area smaller than the sub-region. The adjusting block also has a second straight edge opposite to and parallel to the first straight edge. Between the first and second straight edges is a region of default material. A through hole is provided between the region of default material and the second straight edge. The adjusting block is connected to a rectangular outer frame by a fastener passing through the through hole. This embodiment allows the tail of the bolt to be placed in the region of default material, preventing the bolt tail from damaging the laminate. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a laminating device integrating a laminating frame according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the middle lamination frame and the connector of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the middle lamination frame of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the long rod in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting block in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the corner protector structure in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0023] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0024] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] According to embodiments of this disclosure, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The laminating equipment integrating the laminating frame includes an upper chamber a and a lower chamber b. A laminating frame is provided at the lower port of the upper chamber a. The laminating frame includes a rectangular outer frame 1. Multiple dividing rods 2 are provided in the area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame 1. The dividing rods 2 divide the area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame 1 into multiple sub-regions 10 arranged in the length direction of the rectangular outer frame 1.

[0028] After the upper chamber a and lower chamber b are closed, a closed lamination chamber is formed. The lamination frame is fixed to the upper chamber a. When the upper chamber a closes to the lower chamber b, the lamination frame descends synchronously and lands around the laminated components of the multiple photovoltaic modules placed between the upper chamber a and the lower chamber b. The separator 2 divides the area enclosed by the rectangular frame 1 into multiple sub-regions 10, each of which can hold one laminated component. Using the lamination equipment of this embodiment, the manual placement of lamination frames around each laminated component is no longer required.

[0029] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The upper chamber b includes a silicone plate 7 and a fixing frame 6. The silicone plate 7 covers the opening of the upper chamber b and is fixed by the fixing frame 6. The lamination frame is located below the silicone plate 7. During the lamination process, air is inflated into the silicone plate 7, causing the silicone to expand. The silicone plate 7 can apply pressure to the laminate through the sub-region 10 of the lamination frame.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the laminating frame is connected to the fixing frame 6 of the upper chamber b. Thus, the laminating frame and the fixing frame 6 can form a whole. When replacing the silicone plate, the laminating frame can be simultaneously suspended at the lower port of the upper chamber b while the fixing frame 6 is being installed.

[0031] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The rectangular outer frame 1 is constructed from aluminum alloy profiles. The rectangular outer frame 1 includes a pair of parallel long rods 11 and a pair of parallel short rods 12. A dividing rod 2 is positioned within the area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame 1. Both ends of the dividing rod 2 are connected to the pair of long rods 11 and are parallel to the short rods 12. The long rods 11 and short rods 12 can be connected using angle brackets and fasteners such as bolts.

[0032] Furthermore, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The separator 2 and the long rod 11 are detachably connected. In the width direction of the rectangular frame 1, each sub-region 10 has a detachable adjustment block 3 at both ends. The adjustment block 3 defines a working area smaller than the sub-region 10 within the sub-region 10. The inner side of the long rod 11 is provided with a first connecting slot 111 suitable for connecting the separator 2 and the adjustment block 3.

[0033] The long rod 11 is made of aluminum alloy, and its side facing the sub-region 10 has a first connecting slot 111, which provides great flexibility for the disassembly, assembly, and position adjustment of the partition rod 2. For example, the side of the partition rod 2 also has a connecting slot. When the partition rod 2 is perpendicularly spliced ​​with the long rod 11, the connecting slot of the partition rod 2 corresponds to the first connecting slot 111. Angle brackets are built into the connecting slots of the partition rod 2 and the first connecting slot 111, and the built-in angle brackets are fastened with bolts or other fasteners, which can realize the detachable connection between the partition rod 2 and the long rod 11. The detachable connection between the partition rod 2 and the long rod 11 provides convenience for the position adjustment of the partition rod 2.

[0034] Adjusting block 3 is detachably connected to both ends of sub-region 10, for example, adjusting block 3 is detachably connected to long rod 11. The first connecting slot 111 of long rod 11 facilitates the detachable installation of adjusting block 3, for example, adjusting block 3 can be fastened to the first connecting slot 111 with bolts.

[0035] Since the separator rod 2 is detachably connected to the rectangular outer frame 1, the separator rod 2 can be removed and its installation position adjusted, thus allowing for adjustment of the working area width. The spacing between the adjustment blocks 3 on opposite sides of the sub-area 10 defines the length of the working area. Because the adjustment blocks 3 are detachable, different sizes of adjustment blocks 3 can be replaced, further adjusting the length of the working area. Therefore, the lamination frame of this embodiment can adjust the size of the working area by adjusting the position of the separator rod 2 and / or by installing adjustment blocks 3 of different sizes, enabling the solar cell module lamination frame to be suitable for laminating photovoltaic semi-finished modules of different shapes. The adjustable configuration of the lamination frame in this embodiment provides good dimensional adaptability, eliminating the need for custom-made lamination frames for various product sizes and saving costs.

[0036] In some embodiments, each end of the sub-region 10 has two adjustment blocks 3, which are respectively disposed at the top corner of the sub-region 10.

[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The adjusting block 3 has a first straight edge 31 facing the inner side of the sub-region 10 and parallel to the length direction of the long rod 11. The first straight edge 31 of the adjusting block 3 at both ends of the sub-region 10 and the separator rods 2 on both sides of the sub-region 10 define a working area smaller than the sub-region 10. The adjusting block 3 also has a second straight edge 32 opposite to and parallel to the first straight edge 31. There is a default material region 33 between the first straight edge 31 and the second straight edge 32. There is a through hole 34 between the default material region 33 and the second straight edge 32. The adjusting block 3 is connected to the rectangular outer frame 1 by a fastener passing through the through hole 34. The fastener is, for example, a bolt. In this embodiment, the tail of the bolt can be placed in the default material region 33 to prevent the bolt tail from damaging the laminate.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The four outer corners of the rectangular outer frame 1 are rounded or each is provided with a corner protector 5. The corner protector 5 surrounds the outer corner of the rectangular outer frame 1, and the part of the corner protector 5 that does not contact the rectangular outer frame 1 is an arched arc shape that is away from the direction of the outer corner. In this embodiment, by installing corner protectors 5 at the four outer corners of the rectangular outer frame 1, damage to the silicone plate of the laminator is avoided by the outer corner of the laminating frame.

[0039] Further, please refer to Figure 6The corner protector 5 has an arc-shaped outer side and a right-angle notch on the inner side. The outer apex corner of the rectangular outer frame 1 fits into the right-angle notch. The corner protector 5 is connected to the rectangular outer frame 1 by fasteners such as bolts. For example, the corner protector 5 can be connected to the long rod 11 and short rod 12 at the outer apex corner using bolts. In this case, the corner protector 5 can also function as a corner bracket, meaning that the four corner protectors 5 can be assembled from the long rod 11 and short rod 12 to form the rectangular outer frame 1. To avoid friction between the bolts and the silicone plate of the laminator, the holes for installing the bolts are countersunk holes.

[0040] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 2 and Figure 7 A connector 4 is provided on the outer side of the rectangular outer frame 1 to connect the rectangular outer frame 1 to the upper chamber b. The connector 4 includes a first connecting seat 41, a first connecting shaft 42, a flexible connector 43, a second connecting seat, and a second connecting shaft. The first connecting seat 41 is connected to the outer side of the rectangular outer frame 1. The first connecting shaft 42 is fixed to the first connecting seat 41. The second connecting seat is connected to the fixed frame 6. The second connecting shaft is fixed to the second connecting seat. One end of the flexible connector 43 is connected to the first connecting shaft 42, and the other end is connected to the second connecting shaft. A plurality of connectors 4 are evenly arranged along the long side and / or short side of the rectangular outer frame 1. The first connecting shaft 42 and the second connecting shaft both extend along the side length direction of the rectangular outer frame 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, the flexible connector 43 includes a PTFE tape. The PTFE tape 4 is made of PTFE fabric and is constructed in a tape shape, possessing high tensile strength and good high-temperature resistance. The PTFE tape 4 is flexible and will not cause frictional wear with the silicone plate of the laminator. The PTFE tape 4 has good high-temperature resistance and a long service life at lamination temperatures.

[0042] In some embodiments, the rectangular frame 1 is formed by splicing aluminum alloy, and the outer side of the rectangular frame 1, that is, the side of the back ion region 10, is provided with a second connecting slot 112, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the second connecting slot 112 is suitable for connecting the first connecting seat 41. Specifically, the outer surfaces of both the long rod 11 and the short rod 12 have the second connecting slot 112, and the first connecting seat 41 is connected to the second connecting slot 112 on the outer sides of the long rod 11 and the short rod 12 using fasteners.

[0043] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to the above embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A laminating apparatus integrating a laminating frame, comprising an upper chamber (b) and a lower chamber (a) arranged opposite each other, characterized in that, The upper chamber (b) has a laminated frame at its opening. The laminated frame includes a rectangular outer frame (1). The area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame (1) has multiple dividing rods (2). The dividing rods (2) divide the area enclosed by the rectangular outer frame (1) into multiple sub-regions (10) arranged along the length of the rectangular outer frame (1). The four outer corners of the rectangular outer frame (1) are rounded or have corner protectors (5). The corner protectors (5) surround the outer corners of the rectangular outer frame (1). The part of the corner protector (5) that does not contact the rectangular outer frame (1) is an arc shape that arches away from the direction of the outer corner.

2. The laminating apparatus integrated with a laminating frame according to claim 1, characterized by, The upper chamber (b) includes a silicone plate (7) and a fixing frame (6). The silicone plate (7) is fixed to the upper chamber by the fixing frame (6), and the lamination frame is disposed below the silicone plate (7).

3. The laminating apparatus integrated with a laminating frame according to claim 2, characterized by, The outer side of the rectangular outer frame (1) is provided with a connector (4) that connects the rectangular outer frame (1) to the upper chamber (b). The connector (4) includes a first connecting seat (41), a first connecting shaft (42), a flexible connector (43), a second connecting seat, and a second connecting shaft. The first connecting seat (41) is connected to the outer side of the rectangular outer frame (1). The first connecting shaft (42) is fixed on the first connecting seat (41). The second connecting seat is connected to the fixed frame (6). The second connecting shaft is fixed on the second connecting seat. One end of the flexible connector (43) is connected to the first connecting shaft (42), and the other end is connected to the second connecting shaft.

4. The laminating apparatus integrated with a laminating frame according to claim 3, characterized by, The flexible connector (43) includes a PTFE tape.

5. The laminating equipment integrating a laminating frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rectangular outer frame (1) is made of aluminum alloy profile splicing. The outer side of the rectangular outer frame (1) is provided with a second connecting slot (112) extending along the side length direction of the rectangular outer frame (1). The second connecting slot (112) is suitable for connecting the first connecting seat (41).

6. The laminating equipment integrating a laminating frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rectangular outer frame (1) is made of aluminum alloy profile splicing. The rectangular outer frame (1) includes a pair of parallel long rods (11) and a pair of parallel short rods (12). The dividing rod (2) is set in the area surrounded by the rectangular outer frame (1). The two ends of the dividing rod (2) are respectively connected to the pair of long rods (11) and are parallel to the short rods (12).

7. The laminating apparatus integrated with a laminating frame according to claim 6, characterized by, The separator (2) is detachably connected to the long rod (11). In the width direction of the rectangular frame (1), each of the two ends of the sub-region (10) is provided with a detachable adjustment block (3). The adjustment block (3) defines a working area smaller than the sub-region (10) within the sub-region (10). The inner side of the long rod (11) is provided with a first connecting slot (111) suitable for connecting the separator (2) and the adjustment block (3).

8. The laminating apparatus integrated with a laminating frame according to claim 7, characterized by, Each end of the sub-region (10) has two adjustment blocks (3), which are respectively located at the top corner of the sub-region (10).

9. The laminating apparatus integrated with a laminating frame according to claim 7, wherein, The adjusting block (3) has a first straight edge (31) facing the inner side of the sub-region (10) and parallel to the length direction of the long rod (11). The first straight edge (31) of the adjusting block (3) at both ends of the sub-region (10) and the partition rods (2) on both sides of the sub-region (10) define a working area smaller than the sub-region (10). The adjusting block (3) also has a second straight edge (32) opposite to and parallel to the first straight edge (31). There is a default material area (33) between the first straight edge (31) and the second straight edge (32). There is a through hole (34) between the default material area (33) and the second straight edge (32). The adjusting block (3) is connected to the rectangular frame (1) by a fastener passing through the through hole (34).

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