Waste photovoltaic module frame dismounting device
By designing automated rotating components and grippers, the problems of complex operation and low efficiency of photovoltaic module disassembly devices have been solved, realizing automated disassembly of photovoltaic module frames, saving manpower and improving disassembly efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XINGTAI LEBO RENEWABLE RESOURCES CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic module dismantling devices require manual handling and rotation, which is complex to operate, resulting in a waste of human resources and low dismantling efficiency.
A disassembly device comprising a rotating component, grippers, and a drive component was designed. The rotating plate is driven to rotate by a stepper motor, the grippers automatically disassemble the photovoltaic module frame, and the disassembly is automated by using a feeding belt and an electric push cylinder.
It enables automated disassembly of photovoltaic module frames, reducing manual operation, improving disassembly efficiency, and saving human resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic module disassembly devices, specifically to a device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module. Background Technology
[0002] Photovoltaic modules, also known as solar cell modules or solar panels, are composed of multiple solar cells sealed together in series and parallel. A frame is installed at the outer end of the photovoltaic module. The frame is a key structural component of the solar photovoltaic panel. Using a rigid structure made of aluminum alloy or other materials (such as steel or composite materials), the frame encapsulates the solar cells, glass, and backsheet, preventing internal materials from deforming or breaking due to external forces. The sealing function of the frame isolates the module from environmental corrosion such as moisture and dust, extending its lifespan. During the dismantling of used photovoltaic modules, the frame needs to be separated from the photovoltaic panel and sorted for recycling to achieve material reuse.
[0003] Existing methods for disassembling photovoltaic (PV) module frames mostly rely on mechanical devices. However, since PV panels have frames on all four sides, existing disassembly devices require manual handling to move the PV module to the top of the device. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to rotate the PV module as needed during disassembly. The PV module must be manually rotated before the frames on all four sides are disassembled. Due to the large size and weight of PV modules, this causes great inconvenience to workers and requires a significant amount of manpower. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this utility model provides a device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module, which solves the technical problems of existing disassembly devices being inconvenient to rotate photovoltaic modules, complicated and inconvenient operation during disassembly, and slow disassembly speed.
[0005] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides a device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module, including a mounting frame, wherein a rotating component is provided at the top of the mounting frame;
[0006] The rotating assembly includes a lifting frame fixedly connected to the center of the bottom end of the mounting frame, a lifting plate slidably connected to the outer end of the lifting frame, an assembly plate fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate, and a rotating plate rotatably connected to the top end of the assembly plate.
[0007] The mounting bracket is symmetrically fixed to the connecting column on both sides. A movable frame is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting column. A displacement rod is symmetrically slidably connected to the outer end of the movable frame. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the displacement rod. A clamp is symmetrically rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting plate.
[0008] For example, the lifting frame is equipped with a drive assembly, which includes a stepper motor fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate, and the output end of the stepper motor is fixedly connected to the rotating plate.
[0009] For example, the gripper has three sets arranged linearly at equal intervals, one end of the gripper is incomplete gear shape, and the drive assembly also includes a second electric push cylinder fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting plate. The telescopic part of the second electric push cylinder is fixedly connected to a toothed plate, and the toothed plate meshes with the incomplete gear at the outer end of the gripper.
[0010] For example, the drive assembly further includes a first electric push cylinder fixedly connected inside the lifting frame, and the telescopic part of the first electric push cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting plate.
[0011] For example, the drive assembly also includes a pressing plate fixedly connected to the center position of the bottom end of the movable frame, and the rotating plate corresponds to the pressing plate.
[0012] For example, the top of both the rotating plate and the pressing plate are fixedly connected to suction cups, and there are four suction cups arranged in a cross shape.
[0013] For example, the drive assembly also includes a servo motor fixedly connected to one side of the moving frame, the output end of the servo motor being fixedly connected to a bidirectional lead screw, the bidirectional lead screw being rotatably connected inside the moving frame, and the bidirectional lead screw being threadedly connected to the displacement rod.
[0014] For example, the top of the mounting frame is symmetrically fixedly connected to a fixing frame, and the inside of the fixing frame is movably connected to a feeding belt. The two sets of fixing frames are arranged between the lifting frame.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] In this invention, a rotating plate connected to the output end of a stepper motor drives the photovoltaic module to rotate 90 degrees. Simultaneously, two sets of clamps inside the connecting plates disassemble the frame of the photovoltaic module from both sides. During the disassembly process, operators do not need to manually rotate the photovoltaic module, which saves labor and improves the efficiency of photovoltaic module disassembly. During processing, the first electric push cylinder can lift the photovoltaic module and separate it from the feeding belt, making it easier to complete the disassembly operation. After the frame of the photovoltaic module is disassembled, the feeding belt can move the photovoltaic panel, reducing the operator's workload and saving manpower. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without any creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a waste photovoltaic module frame disassembly device in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the lifting frame and the lifting plate of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the displacement rod and the bidirectional lead screw of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point A in the diagram.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Rotating assembly; 201. Lifting frame; 202. Lifting plate; 203. Assembly plate; 204. Rotating plate; 205. Connecting column; 206. Moving frame; 207. Displacement rod; 208. Connecting plate; 209. Gripper; 3. Drive assembly; 301. First electric push cylinder; 302. Stepper motor; 303. Pressing plate; 304. Servo motor; 305. Bidirectional lead screw; 306. Second electric push cylinder; 307. Toothed plate; 4. Fixed frame; 5. Feeding belt. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit its scope.
[0025] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown schematically in each drawing; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "a" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."
[0026] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0028] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0029] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0030] like Figures 1-5 As shown, it illustrates a waste photovoltaic module frame disassembly device according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a mounting frame 1, and a rotating component 2 provided at the top of the mounting frame 1;
[0031] The rotating assembly 2 includes a lifting frame 201 fixedly connected to the center of the bottom end of the mounting frame 1. A lifting plate 202 is slidably connected to the outer end of the lifting frame 201. An assembly plate 203 is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate 202. A rotating plate 204 is rotatably connected to the top end of the assembly plate 203.
[0032] The mounting bracket 1 is symmetrically fixed to the connecting column 205 on both sides. The top of the connecting column 205 is fixedly connected to the movable bracket 206. The outer end of the movable bracket 206 is symmetrically slidably connected to the displacement rod 207. The bottom end of the displacement rod 207 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 208. The inside of the connecting plate 208 is symmetrically rotatably connected to the gripper 209.
[0033] The lifting frame 201 is equipped with a drive assembly 3, which includes a stepper motor 302 fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate 202. The output end of the stepper motor 302 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 204.
[0034] In some examples, before disassembling the photovoltaic module, the photovoltaic module is conveyed to the top of the lifting frame 201 via the feeding belt 5. At this time, the rotating plate 204 lifts the photovoltaic module. Simultaneously, two sets of displacement rods 207 slide in opposite directions at the outer end of the moving frame 206. The distance between the two sets of displacement rods 207 can be adjusted according to the width of the photovoltaic module. After the two sets of displacement rods 207 move to a certain position, the grippers 209 in the connecting plate 208 clamp the photovoltaic module from both sides. At the same time, the two sets of displacement rods 207 move in opposite directions. At this time, the grippers 209 disassemble the frame of the photovoltaic module. After disassembling the two side frames of the photovoltaic module... When the gripper 209 separates from the photovoltaic module, the output of the stepper motor 302 drives the rotating plate 204 to rotate 90 degrees. At this time, the displacement rod 207 moves in the opposite direction again, and the gripper 209 clamps the photovoltaic module from both sides again. After clamping the photovoltaic module, the two sets of displacement rods 207 move in opposite directions again. The pulling force generated by the gripper 209 causes the frame on the other two sides of the photovoltaic module to separate from the photovoltaic panel. During the disassembly of the large frame of the photovoltaic module, it is not necessary for the staff to manually rotate the photovoltaic module, saving manpower. At the same time, the frame of the photovoltaic module is disassembled quickly, improving the efficiency of the frame disassembly of the photovoltaic module.
[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, it illustrates a waste photovoltaic module frame disassembly device in another embodiment of the present invention. The grippers 209 are provided in three sets and are arranged linearly at equal intervals. One end of the grippers 209 is incomplete gear shape. The drive component 3 also includes a second electric push cylinder 306 fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting plate 208. The telescopic part of the second electric push cylinder 306 is fixedly connected to a toothed plate 307, which meshes with the incomplete gear at the outer end of the grippers 209.
[0036] The drive assembly 3 also includes a first electric push cylinder 301 fixedly connected inside the lifting frame 201, and the telescopic part of the first electric push cylinder 301 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 202.
[0037] In some examples, during the process of gripping the photovoltaic module by the gripper 209, the first electric push cylinder 301 drives the lifting plate 202 to rise at the outer end of the lifting frame 201. At this time, the photovoltaic module is separated from the feeding belt 5. After the two sets of displacement rods 207 are adjusted to the appropriate position according to the width of the photovoltaic module, the second electric push cylinder 306 at the outer end of the connecting plate 208 drives the toothed plate 307 connected to its telescopic part to move inside the connecting plate 208. At this time, the toothed plate 307 meshes with the incomplete gear at the outer end of the gripper 209, thereby driving the two sets of grippers 209 to rotate. The two sets of grippers 209 grip the photovoltaic module from the side. There is a gap between the two sets of grippers 209, which allows the gripper 209 to move at the outer end of the photovoltaic panel of the photovoltaic module and contact the frame. The tension of the displacement rod 207 separates the frame of the photovoltaic module from the photovoltaic panel.
[0038] For example, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the drive assembly 3 also includes a pressing plate 303 fixedly connected to the center position of the bottom end of the movable frame 206, and the rotating plate 204 corresponds to the pressing plate 303.
[0039] The top of both the rotating plate 204 and the pressing plate 303 are fixedly connected to suction cups, and there are four suction cups arranged in a cross shape.
[0040] In some examples, during the disassembly of the photovoltaic module frame, the raised rotating plate 204 and the pressing plate 303 press down on the photovoltaic panel from both the top and bottom sides of the photovoltaic module, thereby fixing the photovoltaic module between the rotating plate 204 and the pressing plate 303. This prevents the photovoltaic module from moving due to tension during disassembly, which would affect the disassembly effect of the photovoltaic module frame. The suction cups provided can adhere to the photovoltaic panel of the photovoltaic module. The suction cups at the top of the rotating plate 204 fix the photovoltaic panel of the photovoltaic module, preventing the photovoltaic module from shifting its position during rotation, which would affect the disassembly effect of the photovoltaic module frame.
[0041] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly 3 also includes a servo motor 304 fixedly connected to one side of the moving frame 206. The output end of the servo motor 304 is fixedly connected to a bidirectional lead screw 305. The bidirectional lead screw 305 is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving frame 206, and the bidirectional lead screw 305 is threadedly connected to the displacement rod 207.
[0042] In some examples, during the position adjustment process of the two sets of displacement rods 207, the servo motor 304 drives the bidirectional lead screw 305 fixed at its output end to rotate inside the moving frame 206. Since the outer end of the bidirectional lead screw 305 is provided with two sets of threads that are arranged in opposite directions, the two sets of displacement rods 207 drive the connecting plate 208 to move in opposite directions or in the opposite direction.
[0043] For example, such as Figures 1-2As shown, the top of the mounting frame 1 is symmetrically fixedly connected with a fixing frame 4, and the inside of the fixing frame 4 is movably connected with a feeding belt 5. The two sets of fixing frames 4 are located between the lifting frame 201.
[0044] In some examples, the feeding belt 5 at the top of the fixed frame 4 can drive the photovoltaic module to move at the top of the mounting frame 1. During operation, the photovoltaic module is placed on the top of the two sets of feeding belts 5. At this time, the two sets of feeding belts 5 rotate in the same direction, thereby moving the photovoltaic module above the lifting frame 201. After the photovoltaic module moves above the lifting frame 201, the first electric push cylinder 301 drives the assembly plate 203 at the top of the lifting plate 202 to lift, thereby causing the rotating plate 204 to lift the photovoltaic module and separate it from the feeding belt 5, thus facilitating the disassembly of the photovoltaic module frame. After the photovoltaic panel and frame of the photovoltaic module are disassembled, the first electric push cylinder 301 drives the lifting plate 202 to descend. At this time, the photovoltaic panel of the photovoltaic module comes into contact with the feeding belt 5, thereby causing the photovoltaic panel to move again. After the frame of the photovoltaic module is disassembled, no manual handling is required, which saves manpower and reduces the workload of the staff.
[0045] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module, comprising a mounting frame (1), characterized in that: The top of the mounting bracket (1) is provided with a rotating component (2); The rotating assembly (2) includes a lifting frame (201) fixedly connected to the center of the bottom end of the mounting frame (1), a lifting plate (202) slidably connected to the outer end of the lifting frame (201), an assembly plate (203) fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate (202), and a rotating plate (204) rotatably connected to the top end of the assembly plate (203). The mounting bracket (1) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the connecting column (205) on both sides. The top of the connecting column (205) is fixedly connected to the movable frame (206). The outer end of the movable frame (206) is symmetrically slidably connected to the displacement rod (207). The bottom end of the displacement rod (207) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (208). The inside of the connecting plate (208) is symmetrically rotatably connected to the gripper (209).
2. The device for dismantling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting frame (201) is equipped with a drive assembly (3) inside. The drive assembly (3) includes a stepper motor (302) fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate (202). The output end of the stepper motor (302) is fixedly connected to the rotating plate (204).
3. The device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gripper (209) is provided in three sets and is arranged linearly at equal intervals. One end of the gripper (209) is incomplete gear shape. The drive assembly (3) also includes a second electric push cylinder (306) fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting plate (208). The telescopic part of the second electric push cylinder (306) is fixedly connected to a toothed plate (307). The toothed plate (307) meshes with the incomplete gear at the outer end of the gripper (209).
4. The device for dismantling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a first electric push cylinder (301) fixedly connected inside the lifting frame (201), and the telescopic part of the first electric push cylinder (301) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (202).
5. The device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a pressing plate (303) fixedly connected to the center position of the bottom end of the movable frame (206), and the rotating plate (204) corresponds to the pressing plate (303).
6. The device for dismantling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top ends of the rotating plate (204) and the pressing plate (303) are both fixedly connected with suction cups, and there are four suction cups arranged in a cross shape.
7. The device for disassembling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a servo motor (304) fixedly connected to one side of the moving frame (206). The output end of the servo motor (304) is fixedly connected to a bidirectional lead screw (305). The bidirectional lead screw (305) is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving frame (206). The bidirectional lead screw (305) is threadedly connected to the displacement rod (207).
8. The device for dismantling the frame of a waste photovoltaic module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the mounting frame (1) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a fixing frame (4), and the inside of the fixing frame (4) is movably connected to a feeding belt (5). The two sets of fixing frames (4) are located between the lifting frame (201).