A double basket plug mechanism

By employing a double-bath design and a precisely controlled silicon wafer processing flow, the problems of low efficiency and high cost in existing photovoltaic equipment have been solved, achieving high-efficiency production and improved equipment stability, thus meeting the high-volume demands of the photovoltaic industry.

CN224503874UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14GOLD STONE (FUJIAN) ENERGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GOLD STONE (FUJIAN) ENERGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic equipment features inefficient single basket lifting and single-cell insertion mechanisms, slow production cycles, complex equipment structures, large space requirements, and high manufacturing and maintenance costs, making it difficult to meet the high-efficiency production needs of the photovoltaic industry.

Method used

The device employs a dual-basket design, including a basket lifting module, a dual-insertion mechanism, a silicon wafer transfer torque converter, and a step belt transmission mechanism. It achieves efficient silicon wafer processing and precise control of wafer removal and wafer pitch adjustment through components such as servo motors, transmission screws, and self-made belt modules.

Benefits of technology

It improves silicon wafer processing efficiency, increases production cycle time, simplifies equipment structure, reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs, enhances equipment stability and reliability, and meets the production demands of the photovoltaic industry.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a double flower basket draws out and inserts piece mechanism, including flower basket lifting module, double draws out and inserts piece mechanism, silicon wafer transplanting variable moment mechanism, step belt transmission mechanism, flower basket lifting module realizes two flower baskets in z axle direction and advances and retreats, double draws out and inserts piece mechanism realizes to the silicon wafer in flower basket and draws out and carries out first variable moment, and silicon wafer variable moment transplanting mechanism realizes the silicon wafer on draws out and inserts piece mechanism and carries out transplanting, places silicon wafer to step belt after second variable moment, and step belt transmission mechanism realizes the laying of silicon wafer to silicon wafer and spreads open, for the later process gantry jaw mechanism and carries out taking. The utility model discloses adopt double flower basket design, greatly improves the silicon wafer processing efficiency, speeds up the production rhythm, and the whole line equipment capacity of silicon wafer production is greatly promoted, can accurately control the taking of silicon wafer and piece moment adjustment, highly automatic, improves production efficiency and product quality, satisfies the demand of photovoltaic industry rapid development to the output.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment, and in particular to a double basket insert mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The global energy transition has spurred the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry, placing increasingly stringent demands on silicon wafer production efficiency and cost control. The silicon wafer production process is complex, and the performance of transfer and processing equipment has a significant impact. In the face of fierce market competition, companies urgently need to increase the overall production line capacity and reduce equipment size and costs.

[0003] Traditionally, the common single basket lifting and single wafer insertion mechanism places silicon wafers in a gridded basket and transports them by a conveyor. During processing, the single basket is lifted and the single wafer insertion mechanism picks up wafers one by one and performs torque-changing operations. However, this solution has obvious drawbacks: the lifting and wafer insertion efficiency is low, the production cycle is slow, and the production capacity is severely limited. For example, the hourly output of silicon wafers is far lower than expected during large-scale production. Moreover, the equipment structure is complex, the manufacturing and maintenance costs are high, and it occupies a large space.

[0004] Existing technologies are insufficient to meet the needs of industrial development, thus a new type of basket-shaped insert mechanism is needed to help enterprises reduce operating costs and enhance market competitiveness. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a double basket insert mechanism that overcomes the drawbacks of existing equipment's complex structure and large space occupation, reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs, and improves the stability and reliability of equipment operation.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a double-basket wafer insertion mechanism, including a basket lifting module, a double-basket insertion mechanism, a silicon wafer transfer torque-changing mechanism, and a step belt transmission mechanism. The basket lifting module includes a basket lifting mechanism, a basket carrier, a basket conveying mechanism, and a basket positioning mechanism. The basket carrier is conveyed into the basket lifting mechanism through the basket conveying mechanism and positioned and corrected by the basket positioning mechanism. The double-basket insertion mechanism consists of an X-axis wafer insertion mechanism and a torque-changing correction mechanism. The X-axis wafer insertion mechanism includes a self-made belt module and wafer insertion tongues. The X-axis wafer insertion mechanism drives the wafer insertion tongues to extend into the basket carrier of the basket lifting module through the self-made belt module, delivering the silicon wafers above the torque-changing correction mechanism. The torque-regulating mechanism includes a central positioning block, two side torque-limiting blocks, a cam mechanism, and a lead screw motor. The torque-regulating mechanism controls the lifting and lowering of the central positioning block and the two side torque-limiting blocks via the lead screw motor. In conjunction with the cam mechanism, it places the torque-regulated silicon wafer onto the silicon wafer transfer torque-regulating mechanism. The transfer torque-regulating mechanism includes a transfer mechanism and a lifting torque-regulating mechanism. The transfer mechanism includes a transfer module and a silicon wafer receiving arm. The silicon wafer transfer torque-regulating mechanism drives the silicon wafer receiving arm via the transfer module to transfer the silicon wafer from the torque-regulating mechanism to above the lifting torque-regulating mechanism. The lifting torque-regulating mechanism includes a lifting motor, a fixed receiving platform, a torque-regulating mechanism, and a torque-regulating receiving platform. The lifting torque-regulating mechanism controls the lifting and lowering of the fixed receiving platform and the torque-regulating receiving platform via the lifting motor. The torque-regulating mechanism controls the torque-regulating receiving platform to change torque.

[0007] Furthermore, the flower basket lifting mechanism includes a servo motor, a guide rail slider, and a transmission screw. The flower basket lifting mechanism controls the flower basket carrier to lift and lower on the Z-axis through the servo motor and the transmission screw.

[0008] Furthermore, the step belt transmission mechanism includes a transmission power component, a transmission belt, and silicon wafer bosses, wherein the transmission power component drives the silicon wafer bosses to move via the transmission belt.

[0009] As can be seen from the above description of the structure of this utility model, compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0010] 1. This utility model adopts a double basket design, which can operate two baskets at the same time, greatly improving the silicon wafer processing efficiency, speeding up the production cycle, and significantly increasing the overall production capacity of the silicon wafer production line. It can precisely control the removal of silicon wafers and the adjustment of wafer length, achieving a high degree of automation, improving production efficiency and product quality, and meeting the demand for output from the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry.

[0011] 2. The equipment structure is simplified, the overall structure is compact, and the layout of each component is reasonable. This changes the shortcomings of the existing equipment structure, which is complex and occupies a lot of space. The size of the equipment is reduced, production space is saved, manufacturing and maintenance costs are reduced, which helps enterprises optimize production layout, improve the stability and reliability of equipment operation, and make enterprises more advantageous in cost control. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flower basket lifting module structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the double-hole insert mechanism of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis insert mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the torque regulating mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the silicon wafer transfer torque converter of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the step belt transmission mechanism of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0021] Example

[0022] refer to Figure 1-7A double-basket wafer insertion mechanism includes a basket lifting module 10, a double-basket insertion mechanism 20, a wafer transfer torque-changing mechanism 30, and a step belt conveyor mechanism 40. The basket lifting module 10 enables the two baskets to be raised and lowered sequentially along the z-axis; the double-basket insertion mechanism 20 removes the wafers from the baskets and performs a first torque change; the wafer transfer mechanism 30 transfers the wafers from the insertion mechanism, performs a second torque change, and places the wafers onto the step belt; the step belt conveyor mechanism 40 lays out the wafers for use by the gantry gripper mechanism in the subsequent process.

[0023] The flower basket lifting module 10 includes a flower basket lifting mechanism 11, a flower basket carrier 12, a flower basket conveying mechanism 13, and a flower basket positioning mechanism 14. The flower basket lifting mechanism 11 includes a flower basket lifting power servo motor 111, a flower basket lifting guide rail slider 112, and a flower basket lifting transmission system lead screw 113. The flower basket carrier 12 is conveyed into the flower basket lifting mechanism 11 through the flower basket conveying mechanism 13, and the flower basket is positioned and corrected by the flower basket positioning mechanism 14. The flower basket lifting mechanism 11 precisely controls the precise lifting and lowering of the flower basket carrier 12 on the Z-axis through the power servo motor 111 and the transmission lead screw 113.

[0024] The double-cutting insert mechanism 20 includes an X-axis cutting insert mechanism 21 and a torque-changing and regulating mechanism 22. The X-axis cutting insert mechanism 21 includes a self-made belt module 211 and a cutting insert tongue 212; the torque-changing and regulating mechanism 22 includes a middle positioning block 221, two side torque-changing and limiting blocks 222, a cam mechanism 223, and a lifting power screw motor 224. Powered by a self-made belt module 211, the wafer insertion tongue 212 extends into the basket carrier 12 of the basket lifting mechanism 10. The basket lifting mechanism 10 controls the basket carrier 12 to descend one step, placing the silicon wafer onto the wafer insertion tongue 212. The wafer insertion tongue 212 retracts above the silicon wafer torque-adjusting mechanism 22. The torque-adjusting mechanism, via a lead screw motor 224, lifts the middle positioning block 221 and the two side torque-adjusting limit blocks 222. During the lifting process, the two side torque-adjusting limit blocks 222, under the action of the cam mechanism 223, adjust the silicon wafer inward to achieve the required wafer torque for the stepping belt. The torque-adjusting mechanism, via the lead screw motor 224, lowers the middle positioning block 221 and the two side torque-adjusting limit blocks 222, placing the torque-adjusted silicon wafer onto the silicon wafer transfer torque-adjusting mechanism 30.

[0025] The silicon wafer transfer torque converter 30 includes a transfer mechanism 31 and a lifting torque converter 32; the transfer mechanism 31 includes a transfer module 311 and a silicon wafer connecting arm 312; the lifting torque converter 32 includes a lifting screw motor 321, a fixed connecting platform 322, a torque converter 323, and a torque converter connecting platform 324. The silicon wafer transfer torque converter 30 extends the silicon wafer connecting arm 312 into the torque converter aligning mechanism 22 via the transfer module 311. The torque converter aligning mechanism places the silicon wafer onto the silicon wafer connecting arm 312, and the transfer module 311 drives the silicon wafer connecting arm 312 to transfer the silicon wafer to the top of the lifting torque converter 32. The lifting torque converter 32 raises the fixed connecting platform 322 and the torque converter connecting platform 324 via the lifting screw motor 321, lifting the silicon wafer. The silicon wafer connecting arm 312 extends to avoid it. The torque converter 323 changes the torque of the torque converter connecting platform 324, changing the torque of the silicon wafers in the two baskets to the distance required by the step belt. The lifting screw motor 321 descends, placing the silicon wafer onto the step belt transmission mechanism 40, which then transmits and sends it out.

[0026] The step belt transmission mechanism 40 includes a transmission power component 41, a transmission belt 42, and silicon wafer bosses 43. The transmission power component 41 drives the transmission belt 42 to move, thereby realizing the transmission of silicon wafers.

[0027] This invention employs a double-basket design, allowing simultaneous operation of two baskets. This significantly improves silicon wafer processing efficiency, accelerates production cycle time, and substantially increases the overall production capacity of the silicon wafer production line. Through a double-insertion mechanism and a silicon wafer transfer torque-changing mechanism, the extraction, first torque change, transfer, and second torque change of the silicon wafers within the baskets can be precisely controlled, enabling precise control of wafer removal and wafer pitch adjustment. This highly automated process improves production efficiency and product quality, meeting the rapid growth in demand for output from the photovoltaic industry.

[0028] The simplified equipment structure is compact, with a reasonable layout of components. It overcomes the shortcomings of existing equipment that is complex and space-consuming, reduces equipment size, saves production space, lowers manufacturing and maintenance costs, helps enterprises optimize production layout, improves the stability and reliability of equipment operation, and gives enterprises a greater advantage in cost control.

[0029] 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 and improvements 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 double-basket insert mechanism, characterized in that: The system includes a flower basket lifting module (10), a double-hole insert mechanism (20), a silicon wafer transfer torque converter (30), and a step belt transmission mechanism (40). The flower basket lifting module (10) includes a flower basket lifting mechanism (11), a flower basket carrier (12), a flower basket conveying mechanism (13), and a flower basket positioning mechanism (14). The flower basket carrier (12) is conveyed into the flower basket lifting mechanism (11) through the flower basket conveying mechanism (13), and the flower basket is positioned and corrected by the flower basket positioning mechanism (14). The double-hole insert mechanism (20) inserts the wafers along the X-axis. The wafer insertion mechanism (21) and the torque adjustment mechanism (22) are composed of a wafer insertion mechanism (21) and a wafer insertion tongue (212). The wafer insertion mechanism (21) includes a self-made belt module (211) and a wafer insertion tongue (212). The wafer insertion mechanism (21) drives the wafer insertion tongue (212) to extend into the basket carrier (12) of the basket lifting module (10) through the self-made belt module (211) to deliver the silicon wafer to the top of the torque adjustment mechanism (22). The torque adjustment mechanism (22) includes a middle positioning block (221), two side torque limiting blocks (222), and a cam mechanism (222). 23) Screw motor (224), the torque-changing and straightening mechanism (22) controls the lifting and lowering of the middle positioning block (221) and the two side torque-changing limit blocks (222) through the screw motor (224), and cooperates with the cam mechanism (223) to place the torque-changed silicon wafer onto the silicon wafer transfer torque-changing mechanism (30). The transfer torque-changing mechanism (30) includes a transfer mechanism (31) and a lifting torque-changing mechanism (32). The transfer mechanism (31) includes a transfer module (311) and a silicon wafer connecting arm (312). The silicon wafer transfer torque-changing mechanism (30) is connected through the screw motor (224) to control the lifting and lowering of the middle positioning block (221) and the two side torque-changing limit blocks (222). The silicon wafer is transferred from the torque straightening mechanism (22) to the upper part of the lifting torque mechanism (32) by the transfer module (311) driving the silicon wafer docking arm (312). The lifting torque mechanism (32) includes a lifting motor (321), a fixed docking platform (322), a torque mechanism (323), and a torque docking platform (324). The lifting torque mechanism (32) controls the lifting of the fixed docking platform (322) and the torque docking platform (324) through the lifting motor (321), and the torque mechanism (323) controls the torque of the torque docking platform (324).

2. The double flower basket insert mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flower basket lifting mechanism (11) includes a servo motor (111), a guide rail slider (112), and a transmission screw (113). The flower basket lifting mechanism (11) controls the flower basket carrier (12) to lift and lower on the Z-axis through the servo motor (111) and the transmission screw (113).

3. The double flower basket insert mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step belt transmission mechanism (40) includes a transmission power component (41), a transmission belt (42), and a silicon wafer boss (43). The transmission power component (41) drives the silicon wafer boss (43) to move through the transmission belt (42).