Feeding structure of sheet detection equipment

By combining an air pump and suction cup with a linear drive and a spring mechanism, the design simulates shaking motion to separate photovoltaic cells, solving the problems of sticking and misalignment during the sheet feeding process and achieving a stable and efficient feeding process.

CN224198592UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SUZHOU WENNAN AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU WENNAN AUTOMATION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, photovoltaic cells are prone to sticking together due to electrostatic adsorption during the feeding process, which affects the stability and accuracy of the workflow. In particular, when the adsorption structure is unstable, it can easily lead to displacement and detachment.

Method used

The adsorption structure uses an air pump and suction cup, combined with a linear drive and a rebound component. It separates adjacent sheets by simulating shaking motion, and uses the rebound force of a rubber bellows or compression spring to achieve stable adsorption and separation of the sheets.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents accidental adsorption of sheets, improves the stability and accuracy of the workflow, simplifies structural design, and is suitable for existing adsorption and feeding structures.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery piece feeding, and discloses a feeding structure of sheet detection equipment, which comprises profile steel, an air pump and a linear driving piece with quick response are arranged on the profile steel, and a cross-shaped plate is arranged at the piston end of the linear driving piece; four connecting modules are arranged at the bottom of the cross-shaped plate, and adsorption modules for adsorbing sheets are arranged on the connecting modules; the adsorption module comprises a springback piece which can elastically deform and has certain springback capacity, and a suction cup is arranged at the bottom of the springback piece; the interior of the suction cup communicates with the input end of the air pump. According to the utility model, a jittering action can be simulated, so that a sheet is adsorbed and moved through the adsorption structure; the two adjacent sheets are physically separated through the shaking action, so that the situation that the stable proceeding of the working process is influenced by the mistakenly adsorbed sheets is prevented, and the stability degree of the working process is conveniently improved; the device can be directly applied to an existing adsorption feeding structure, excessive matching structures do not need to be additionally arranged, and the device is very practical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery cell feeding technology, specifically to a feeding structure for a sheet material inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] Photovoltaic cells are power generation devices that can generate direct current when exposed to sunlight. By assembling photovoltaic cells, they can be combined into photovoltaic panel modules. Before leaving the factory, photovoltaic cells need to be inspected individually. The most common method is to use a vacuum suction cup to pick up the cells and then transfer them.

[0003] Currently, a utility model patent with announcement number CN221875709U discloses a battery cell testing and feeding mechanism. This patent can achieve the feeding function through the cooperation of an adsorption component and a driving component, eliminating the need for manual feeding and improving the feeding efficiency of the equipment.

[0004] In existing technologies, when stacking solar cells, a plastic sheet coated with silicone oil is placed between adjacent cells to separate and protect them. However, due to the light weight of the cells, electrostatic adsorption is common, causing adjacent sheets to stick together during adsorption and transfer. While existing technologies use air knives to separate the adsorbed sheets, if the gap between the outer sides of the adsorbed sheets is small or nonexistent, the lower sheet may move upwards before detaching. When then blown by the air knife, the sheet may be displaced a significant distance, even detaching from the stacking space. This is detrimental to the stable adsorption structure and can also cause deviations from the intended placement during transfer, affecting process stability. Therefore, this application provides a feeding structure for a sheet inspection device to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the above description, this utility model provides a feeding structure for a sheet inspection device to solve the problem that in the prior art, sheet inspection devices are prone to causing adjacent sheets to adhere together during feeding, which can easily affect the workflow.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a feeding structure of a sheet material testing equipment, including a steel profile, an air pump and a fast-responding linear drive component are provided on the steel profile, and a cross-shaped plate is provided at the piston end of the linear drive component;

[0007] The bottom of the cross-shaped plate is provided with four connecting modules, and each connecting module is provided with an adsorption module for adsorbing the sheet material.

[0008] The adsorption module includes a spring-loaded component capable of elastic deformation and having a certain rebound capability, and the bottom of the spring-loaded component is provided with a suction cup.

[0009] The suction cup is connected to the input end of the air pump.

[0010] The above technical solution enables the adsorption and positioning of the sheet material through the cooperation of the air pump and the suction cup. Through the cooperation of the linear drive component and the spring component, the spring component and the suction cup can be driven to move up and down in a short time due to their rapid response characteristics. This simulates the shaking action, and the amplitude of the shaking is appropriately increased under the rebound action of the spring component, so that the adsorbed sheet material can be detached through the shaking.

[0011] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0012] Furthermore, the connection module includes a connecting sleeve fixed to the bottom of the cross-shaped plate, with four connecting sleeves diagonally distributed at the bottom of the cross-shaped plate.

[0013] The above technical solution enables the four points distributed diagonally to stably position and adsorb the sheet material.

[0014] Furthermore, the linear drive component is located at the bottom of the steel profile, and the linear drive component is a hydraulic cylinder or a linear pneumatic cylinder.

[0015] The above technical solutions enable hydraulic cylinders or linear cylinders to provide rapid response and perform short-distance reciprocating linear drive operations in a short time.

[0016] Furthermore, the input end of the air pump is provided with four air pipes, and each of the four air pipes has an air inlet at the end away from the air pump.

[0017] The air inlet is connected to the inside of the suction cup.

[0018] The above technical solution allows the air pump to control the suction cup to draw air through the air pipe and air inlet.

[0019] Furthermore, the spring-loaded component includes a sleeve and a rubber bellows;

[0020] The sleeve is fixed inside the connecting sleeve, and the rubber corrugated tube is fixed between the suction cup and the corresponding sleeve on opposite sides. Both ends of the sleeve and the rubber corrugated tube are open.

[0021] The above technical solution allows the suction cup to perform a downward pressing action normally through the rubber corrugated tube, and it also has a certain degree of flexible rebound force.

[0022] Furthermore, the air inlet is located on the outside of the corresponding connecting sleeve, and a flexible hose is provided between the air inlet and the top of the suction cup;

[0023] The hose is connected to the inside of the suction cup, and the hose is located between the connecting sleeve, the sleeve and the rubber corrugated tube.

[0024] The above technical solution allows the suction cup to be connected to the air pump via a hose, air inlet pipe, and air pipe, enabling the air pump to control the suction of the suction cup.

[0025] Furthermore, the spring-loaded component includes a compression spring fixed between the bottom of the connecting sleeve and the top of the suction cup, and two fixing plates are provided on the outer side of the suction cup, with a guide rod on the top of the fixing plates;

[0026] The outer side of the connecting sleeve is provided with two guide blocks, and the guide blocks are provided with sliding holes for the guide rods on the same side to pass through and slide.

[0027] The above technical solution allows the guide rod to slide within the corresponding sliding hole, thereby enabling the compression spring to compress and rebound normally.

[0028] Furthermore, a limiting piece is fixed at the top of the guide rod, and the diameter of the limiting piece is larger than the inner diameter of the sliding hole.

[0029] The above technical solution uses a limiting piece to limit the guide rod, preventing it from detaching from the sliding hole.

[0030] Furthermore, the air inlet is located on the top of the corresponding suction cup and is connected to the inside of the suction cup.

[0031] The above technical solution connects the suction cup and the air pump via the air inlet and air pipe, thereby controlling the suction of the suction cup through the air pump.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0033] 1. It can simulate shaking motion and then use the adsorption structure to adsorb and move the sheet; the shaking motion physically separates two adjacent sheets, preventing the sheets that are accidentally adsorbed from affecting the stability of the workflow and improving the smoothness of the workflow.

[0034] 2. The simple structural design allows for the separation of two adsorbed sheets, making it directly applicable to existing adsorption feeding structures without the need for additional structural components. This makes it suitable for most adsorption feeding structures and highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding structure of a sheet material inspection device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 2This is a bottom view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the connecting sleeve in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the connecting sleeve in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0039] Reference numerals: 1. Structural steel; 2. Air pump; 3. Linear drive component; 4. Cross-shaped plate;

[0040] 5. Connecting module; 51. Connecting sleeve; 52. Air inlet;

[0041] 6. Adsorption module; 61. Sleeve; 62. Rubber corrugated pipe; 63. Suction cup;

[0042] 71. Compression spring; 72. Fixing plate; 73. Guide rod; 74. Guide block; 75. Limiting plate;

[0043] 8. Trachea. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0045] 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 application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0046] Example 1: A feeding structure for a sheet material inspection device includes a steel section 1, on which an air pump 2 and a fast-responding linear drive 3 are mounted. The piston end of the linear drive 3 is provided with a cross-shaped plate 4. The bottom of the cross-shaped plate 4 is provided with four connecting modules 5. The connecting modules 5 are provided with adsorption modules 6 for adsorbing the sheet material. The adsorption module 6 includes a rebound component capable of elastic deformation and having a certain rebound capability. The bottom of the rebound component is provided with a suction cup 63. The inside of the suction cup 63 is connected to the input end of the air pump 2.

[0047] It should be noted that the steel section 1 is connected to the linear module on the sheet inspection equipment. The linear module can drive the steel section 1 and the components connected to the steel section 1 to move together. It is a publicly available linear drive technology, which enables the sheet to move to a designated position after being adsorbed. This has also been described in the prior art, so it will not be elaborated further.

[0048] refer to Figure 1 The connecting module 5 includes connecting sleeves 51 fixed to the bottom of the cross-shaped plate 4. The four connecting sleeves 51 are diagonally distributed at the bottom of the cross-shaped plate 4, so that the four points of the diagonal distribution can stably position and adsorb the sheet.

[0049] refer to Figure 1 The linear drive component 3 is located at the bottom of the steel section 1. The linear drive component 3 is a hydraulic cylinder or a linear air cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder or linear air cylinder can meet the requirements of rapid response and perform short-distance reciprocating linear drive work in a short time.

[0050] refer to Figure 2 The air pump 2 has four air pipes 8 at its input end, and each of the four air pipes 8 has an air inlet 52 at the end away from the air pump 2. The air inlet 52 is connected to the inside of the suction cup 63, so that the air pump 2 can control the suction cup 63 to draw air through the air pipes 8 and the air inlet 52.

[0051] refer to Figure 3 The rebound component includes a sleeve 61 and a rubber bellows 62. The sleeve 61 is fixed inside the connecting sleeve 51, and the rubber bellows 62 is fixed between the suction cup 63 and the corresponding sleeve 61 on the opposite side. Both ends of the sleeve 61 and the rubber bellows 62 are open. The suction cup 63 can perform the downward pressing action normally through the rubber bellows 62, and it has a certain flexible rebound force.

[0052] refer to Figure 3 An air inlet 52 is located on the outside of the corresponding connecting sleeve 51, and a flexible hose is provided between the air inlet 52 and the top of the suction cup 63. The flexible hose is connected to the inside of the suction cup 63 and is located between the inside of the connecting sleeve 51, the sleeve 61 and the rubber corrugated tube 62, so that the suction cup 63 can be connected to the air pump 2 through the flexible hose, the air inlet pipe 8 and the air pipe 8, so that the air pump 2 can control the suction of the suction cup 63.

[0053] In use, the linear drive 3 moves the cross-shaped plate 4 towards the side closer to the sheet, and the air pump 2 draws air, causing the suction cup 63 to adhere to the sheet; then it moves the sheet upward, and the linear drive 3 achieves one or two up-and-down reciprocating linear movements to simulate a shaking effect, causing adjacent excess sheets to be shaken off; during the shaking process, the rubber corrugated pipe 62, due to its own elasticity, can be driven up and down by inertia, thereby increasing the shaking amplitude and allowing excess sheets to be effectively detached.

[0054] Example 2:

[0055] refer to Figure 4This embodiment is largely the same as Embodiment 1, except that the rebound component includes a compression spring 71 fixed between the bottom of the connecting sleeve 51 and the top of the suction cup 63. Two fixing plates 72 are provided on the outside of the suction cup 63, and a guide rod 73 is provided on the top of the fixing plate 72. Two guide blocks 74 are provided on the outside of the connecting sleeve 51. The guide blocks 74 have sliding holes for the guide rod 73 on the same side to pass through and slide, so that the guide rod 73 can slide in the corresponding sliding hole, thereby allowing the compression spring 71 to compress and rebound normally.

[0056] It should be noted that the force required for the compression spring 71 to deform is greater than the force required to lift a single sheet, so that the four compression springs 71 can stably lift the sheet without causing large deformation; thus, during the subsequent shaking process, the compression springs 71 will not undergo large elastic deformation, allowing the overall deformation to be controlled; this achieves an appropriate increase in shaking amplitude without causing excessive amplitude that could lead to sheet displacement.

[0057] refer to Figure 4 A limiting piece 75 is fixed at the top of the guide rod 73. The diameter of the limiting piece 75 is larger than the inner diameter of the sliding hole. The limiting piece 75 can limit the guide rod 73 so that it will not come out of the sliding hole.

[0058] It should be noted that the limiting piece 75 can also limit the rebound amplitude of the compression spring 71. When the compression spring 71 drives the suction cup 63 and the guide rod 73 to move downward together, the limiting piece 75 can be abutted against the top of the guide block 74 to limit the rebound amplitude.

[0059] refer to Figure 4 The air inlet 52 is located on the top of the corresponding suction cup 63 and is connected to the inside of the suction cup 63. The suction cup 63 and the air pump 2 can be connected through the air inlet 52 and the air pipe 8, and the suction of the suction cup 63 can be controlled by the air pump 2.

[0060] When in use, after the suction cup 63 adsorbs the sheet, the linear drive 3 drives the cross plate 4 to move up and down reciprocally. Under the elastic force of the compression spring 71, the shaking amplitude can be appropriately increased, allowing the sheet to be shaken off.

[0061] It should be noted that all electrical equipment mentioned in the article is electrically connected to the main controller and the power supply. The main controller is a PLC controller, and the power supply is the main power supply set up in the equipment operating location. The electrical connection technology is existing and publicly available technology, so it will not be elaborated on further.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding structure for a sheet material inspection device, characterized in that, It includes a steel section (1), on which an air pump (2) and a fast-responding linear drive (3) are provided, and the piston end of the linear drive (3) is provided with a cross-shaped plate (4); The bottom of the cross-shaped plate (4) is provided with four connecting modules (5), and the connecting modules (5) are provided with adsorption modules (6) for adsorbing the sheet material. The adsorption module (6) includes a spring-loaded component that can undergo elastic deformation and has a certain rebound capability, and the bottom of the spring-loaded component is provided with a suction cup (63). The suction cup (63) is connected to the input end of the air pump (2).

2. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting module (5) includes connecting sleeves (51) fixed to the bottom of the cross-shaped plate (4), and four connecting sleeves (51) are diagonally distributed at the bottom of the cross-shaped plate (4).

3. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linear drive component (3) is located at the bottom of the steel section (1), and the linear drive component (3) is a hydraulic cylinder or a linear pneumatic cylinder.

4. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air pump (2) has four air pipes (8) at its input end, and each of the four air pipes (8) has an air inlet (52) at the end away from the air pump (2). The air inlet (52) is internally connected to the suction cup (63).

5. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The spring-loaded component includes a sleeve (61) and a rubber bellows (62); The sleeve (61) is fixed inside the connecting sleeve (51), and the rubber corrugated tube (62) is fixed between the suction cup (63) and the corresponding sleeve (61) on opposite sides. Both ends of the sleeve (61) and the rubber corrugated tube (62) are open.

6. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air inlet (52) is located on the outside of the corresponding connecting sleeve (51), and a flexible hose is provided between the air inlet (52) and the top of the suction cup (63); The hose is connected to the inside of the suction cup (63), and the hose is located between the inside of the connecting sleeve (51), the sleeve (61) and the rubber corrugated tube (62).

7. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rebound component includes a compression spring (71) fixed between the bottom of the connecting sleeve (51) and the top of the suction cup (63). Two fixing plates (72) are provided on the outside of the suction cup (63), and a guide rod (73) is provided on the top of the fixing plate (72). The connecting sleeve (51) has two guide blocks (74) on its outer side, and the guide blocks (74) have sliding holes for the guide rod (73) on the same side to pass through and slide.

8. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide rod (73) has a limiting piece (75) fixed at its top end, and the diameter of the limiting piece (75) is larger than the inner diameter of the sliding hole.

9. The feeding structure of the sheet inspection equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air inlet (52) is located on the top of the corresponding suction cup (63) and is connected to the inside of the suction cup (63).

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  • Battery piece test feeding mechanism

    CN221875709U