A side clamp centering mechanism

Abstract

The utility model belongs to photovoltaic technical field discloses a kind of side clamping centering mechanism. Including fixed base plate, fixed base plate is used for the centering drive assembly for workpiece centering, is used for the side clamping conveying assembly of workpiece side clamping, centering drive assembly is connected with side clamping conveying assembly through support frame and realizes driving side clamping conveying assembly left and right movement;Side clamping conveying assembly is set two, each side clamping conveying assembly includes conveying motor, the output end of conveying motor is connected with side clamping conveying driving wheel through transmission rod, side clamping conveying driving wheel is connected with side clamping conveying driven wheel through side clamping conveying belt, fixed frame plate is set between side clamping conveying driving wheel and side clamping conveying driven wheel, support frame top and the synchronous belt transmission block of centering drive assembly are connected, conveying motor is connected with support frame upper portion through motor connecting plate, support frame bottom is connected with fixed frame plate through vertical rod. Realize the clamping of several silicon wafer side clamping and centering, realize the stable transportation of assisting it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic technology, and relates to a side-clamping alignment mechanism. Specifically, it relates to a mechanism for side-clamping and aligning several silicon wafers. Background Technology

[0002] In the current photovoltaic field, after degumming and cleaning, several silicon wafers need to be manually transported to the next process. This operation is labor-intensive and unsafe, as manual handling in the workshop is prone to chipping and microcracks, resulting in defective products and increasing overall production costs. On the other hand, if the silicon wafers are manually placed into material boxes or stacked in containers and transported to the next process by robotic arms or AGVs, it would actually make the work more cumbersome and increase overall costs. This requires additional containers, occupying workshop space, and the removal of the containers requires additional procedures, during which it is impossible to ensure that the silicon wafers do not fall over. Furthermore, the workshop cannot operate continuously, increasing the work cycle. If the existing conveyor lines are used, the stable transport of silicon wafers cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is necessary to continue developing a mechanism that can side-clamp and center silicon wafers to achieve stable clamping and transport on the conveyor line. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the aforementioned background technology and provide a side-clamping centering mechanism. This mechanism is positioned above the existing conveyor line to clamp and center several silicon wafers, assisting in their stable transport. The overall structure is compact, operates stably, and is easy to use, reducing cycle time and enabling continuous operation. This improves work efficiency.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A side-clamping centering mechanism includes a fixed base plate. A centering drive assembly for workpiece centering and a side-clamping conveying assembly for workpiece side clamping are mounted on the fixed base plate. The centering drive assembly is connected to the side-clamping conveying assembly via a support frame to drive the side-clamping conveying assembly to move left and right. Two side-clamping conveying assemblies are provided. Each side-clamping conveying assembly includes a conveying motor. The output end of the conveying motor is connected to a side-clamping conveying drive wheel via a transmission rod. The side-clamping conveying drive wheel is connected to a side-clamping conveying driven wheel via a side-clamping conveying belt. A fixed frame plate is provided between the side-clamping conveying drive wheel and the side-clamping conveying driven wheel. The top of the support frame is connected to a synchronous belt transmission block of the centering drive assembly. The conveying motor is connected to the upper part of the support frame via a motor connecting plate. The bottom of the support frame is connected to the fixed frame plate via a vertical rod.

[0006] The driven wheel of the side clamp conveyor is connected to the fixed frame plate through the driven wheel fixing plate, and the fixed frame plate is provided with through holes. The driving wheel of the side clamp conveyor is connected to the fixed frame plate through the adjusting block. The bolt adjusting block is provided adjacent to the adjusting block. The bolt adjusting block is fixed on the fixed frame plate. The adjusting bolt is provided with adjusting bolts. The tension of the side clamp conveyor belt can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the adjusting bolts and adjusting the adjusting block.

[0007] The top ends of the two side-clamp conveyor assemblies are on the same horizontal plane. The bottom ends of the two side-clamp conveyor assemblies are on the same horizontal plane.

[0008] The centering drive assembly includes a side clamp drive motor, which is located at one end of a fixed base plate. A side clamp driven wheel is located at the other end of the fixed base plate. The output end of the side clamp drive motor is connected to the side clamp driving wheel. The side clamp driving wheel and the side clamp driven wheel are connected by a synchronous belt. The synchronous belt is connected to the side clamp conveying assembly through a synchronous belt transmission block and a support frame, respectively.

[0009] The support frame is slidably connected to the fixed base plate via a guide assembly, which includes a linear guide rail and a slider. The linear guide rail is mounted on the fixed base plate, and the slider is mounted on the bottom surface of the support frame. The linear guide rail and the slider are slidably connected.

[0010] Two linear guides are preferably provided.

[0011] Limit seats are installed at the center of the fixed base plate and at the two adjacent ends of the linear guide rail. Buffer blocks are installed on the limit seats for limit buffer protection.

[0012] The upper synchronous belt is connected to the support frame B after passing through the synchronous belt drive block A, and the lower synchronous belt is connected to the support frame A after passing through the synchronous belt drive block B. A rack A is provided on the outer side of the synchronous belt, and a rack B is provided at the connection between the inner side of the synchronous belt drive block A and the synchronous belt drive block B and the synchronous belt. The rack A and the rack B are meshed together.

[0013] The side-clamp conveyor belt is preferably a sponge belt.

[0014] The fixed frame plate is also equipped with metal pads and nylon limiting plates on the side to prevent the side clamp conveyor belt from shifting and to support the side clamp conveyor belt; the nylon limiting plates are located on the outside.

[0015] The side clamp drive motor is fixed to the fixed base plate via a side clamp drive motor mounting bracket. The side clamp driven wheel is mounted on the fixed base plate via a side clamp driven wheel bracket.

[0016] The side clamping centering mechanism is fixed to the top surface of the box body via a fixed base plate.

[0017] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0018] This utility model provides a side-clamping and centering mechanism, which is applied in silicon wafer workshops in the photovoltaic industry. It enables the side clamping and centering of several silicon wafers, facilitating stable transportation. The overall structure is compact, stable in operation, and easy to use, reducing work cycles and enabling continuous operation. This improves work efficiency. It does not scratch workpieces, has stable operating time, low maintenance rate, and minimal wear. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the side clamping centering mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the side clamping centering mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the side clamping centering mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Fixed base plate; 2. Side clamp drive motor; 3. Synchronous belt; 4. Side clamp drive wheel; 5. Side clamp driven wheel; 6. Synchronous belt transmission block A; 7. Support frame A; 8. Support frame B; 9. Conveyor motor; 10. Transmission rod; 11. Side clamp conveyor drive wheel; 12. Side clamp conveyor belt; 13. Adjusting block; 14. Adjusting bolt; 15. Side clamp conveyor driven wheel; 16. Limiting seat; 17. Vertical rod. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] A side clamping centering mechanism, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the side clamping centering mechanism includes a fixed base plate 1. The fixed base plate 1 is equipped with a centering drive assembly for workpiece centering and a side clamping conveying assembly for workpiece side clamping. The centering drive assembly is connected to the side clamping conveying assembly through a support frame to drive the side clamping conveying assembly to move left and right. Two side clamping conveying assemblies are provided. Each side clamping conveying assembly includes a conveying motor 9. The output end of the conveying motor 9 is connected to the side clamping conveying drive wheel 11 through a transmission rod 10. The side clamping conveying drive wheel 11 is connected to the side clamping conveying driven wheel 15 through a side clamping conveying belt 12. A fixed frame plate is provided between the side clamping conveying drive wheel 11 and the side clamping conveying driven wheel 15. The top of the support frame is connected to the synchronous belt transmission block of the centering drive assembly. The conveying motor 9 is connected to the upper part of the support frame through a motor connecting plate. The bottom of the support frame is connected to the fixed frame plate through a vertical rod 17.

[0027] The driven wheel 15 of the side clamp conveyor is connected to the fixed frame plate through the driven wheel fixing plate of the side clamp conveyor, and the fixed frame plate is provided with through holes. The driving wheel 11 of the side clamp conveyor is connected to the fixed frame plate through the adjusting block 13. The bolt adjusting block is provided at the adjacent position of the adjusting block 13. The bolt adjusting block is fixed on the fixed frame plate. The adjusting bolt 14 is provided on the bolt adjusting block. The tension of the side clamp conveyor belt 12 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the adjusting bolt 14 and adjusting the adjusting block 13.

[0028] The top ends of the two side-clamp conveyor assemblies are on the same horizontal plane. The bottom ends of the two side-clamp conveyor assemblies are on the same horizontal plane.

[0029] The centering drive assembly includes a side clamp drive motor 2, which is located at one end of a fixed base plate 1. A side clamp driven wheel 5 is located at the other end of the fixed base plate 1. The output end of the side clamp drive motor 2 is connected to a side clamp driving wheel 4. The side clamp driving wheel 4 and the side clamp driven wheel 5 are connected by a synchronous belt 3. The synchronous belt 3 is connected to the side clamp conveying assembly through a synchronous belt transmission block A6 and a support frame, respectively.

[0030] The support frame is slidably connected to the fixed base plate 1 via a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a linear guide rail and a slider. The linear guide rail is mounted on the fixed base plate 1, and the slider is mounted on the bottom surface of the support frame. The linear guide rail and the slider are slidably connected.

[0031] Two linear guides are preferably provided.

[0032] Limiting seats 16 are provided at the center of the fixed base plate 1 and at the adjacent ends of the linear guide rail. Buffer blocks are provided on the limiting seats 16 for limiting and buffering protection.

[0033] The upper synchronous belt 3 is connected to the support frame B8 after passing through the synchronous belt drive block A6, and the lower synchronous belt 3 is connected to the support frame A7 after passing through the synchronous belt drive block B. A rack A is provided on the outer side of the synchronous belt 3, and a rack B is provided at the connection between the inner side of the synchronous belt drive block A6 and the synchronous belt drive block B and the synchronous belt 3. The rack A and the rack B are meshed together.

[0034] The side-clamp conveyor belt 12 is preferably a sponge belt.

[0035] Metal pads and nylon limiting plates are also provided on the sides of the fixed frame plate to prevent the side clamp conveyor belt 12 from shifting and to support the side clamp conveyor belt 12; the nylon limiting plates are located on the outer side.

[0036] The side clamp drive motor 2 is fixed to the fixed base plate 1 via a side clamp drive motor mounting bracket. The side clamp driven wheel 5 is mounted on the fixed base plate 1 via a side clamp driven wheel bracket.

[0037] The side clamping centering mechanism is fixed to the top surface of the box body 1 by the fixed base plate 1.

[0038] In practical use, the side clamping centering mechanism is arranged above the material conveying line (either an existing conveyor roller or a conveyor belt is acceptable, with a conveyor belt being preferred). Its fixed base plate 1 can be fixed to the box body via a fixing frame or to a vertical pole, depending on the available space. The silicon wafers are transferred from the previous process to the conveyor belt. At this time, the side clamping conveyor belt 12 of the side clamping centering mechanism, made of sponge material, clamps the silicon wafers and conveys them forward.

[0039] When the side clamping centering mechanism 5 is in operation (it can be applied in a water tank): the side clamping drive motor 2 on the centering drive assembly starts working. The side clamping drive motor 2 drives the side clamping drive wheel 4 to transmit power, which is then transmitted to the side clamping driven wheel 5 through the synchronous belt 3, thus moving the synchronous belt 3. The synchronous belt 3 is engaged with the synchronous belt transmission block, which in turn drives the two support frames to move. This, in turn, drives the two fixed frame plates to move through the vertical rod 17 at the bottom of the support frame, thus enabling the two parallel side clamping conveyor belts 12 to move towards each other or away from each other. This achieves stable movement of the clamped workpiece on the conveyor belt, and the support frame slides through the guide component at the bottom. At the same time, the side clamping conveying assembly also works synchronously. The conveyor motor 9 drives the transmission rod 10 to drive the side clamping conveyor drive wheel 11 to rotate, which in turn drives the side clamping conveyor belt 12 to move with the cooperation of the side clamping conveyor driven wheel 15, thus achieving stable clamping and auxiliary conveying of several silicon wafers by the side clamping centering mechanism 5, without the need for other fixed equipment. The metal pad and nylon limiting plate 3 can ensure the stable operation of the side clamp conveyor belt 12 in water without scratching the workpiece. The working time is also stable, the maintenance rate is low, and the loss is small.

[0040] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A side clamping centering mechanism, characterized in that, The side clamping centering mechanism includes a fixed base plate (1). The fixed base plate (1) is provided with a centering drive assembly for workpiece centering and a side clamping conveying assembly for workpiece side clamping. The centering drive assembly is connected to the side clamping conveying assembly through a support frame to drive the side clamping conveying assembly to move left and right. Two side clamping conveying assemblies are provided. Each side clamping conveying assembly includes a conveying motor (9). The output end of the conveying motor (9) is connected to the side clamping conveying drive wheel (11) through a transmission rod (10). The side clamping conveying drive wheel (11) is connected to the side clamping conveying driven wheel (15) through a side clamping conveying belt (12). A fixed frame plate is provided between the side clamping conveying drive wheel (11) and the side clamping conveying driven wheel (15). The top of the support frame is connected to the synchronous belt drive block of the centering drive assembly. The conveying motor (9) is connected to the upper part of the support frame through a motor connecting plate. The bottom of the support frame is connected to the fixed frame plate through a vertical rod (17).

2. The side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The tops of the two side clamp conveyor assemblies are on the same horizontal plane.

3. The side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom ends of the two side clamp conveyor assemblies are on the same horizontal plane.

4. The side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The centering drive assembly includes a side clamp drive motor (2), which is located at one end of a fixed base plate (1). The other end of the fixed base plate (1) is provided with a side clamp driven wheel (5). The output end of the side clamp drive motor (2) is connected to the side clamp driving wheel (4). The side clamp driving wheel (4) and the side clamp driven wheel (5) are connected by a synchronous belt (3). The synchronous belt (3) is connected to the side clamp conveying assembly through a synchronous belt transmission block and a support frame, respectively.

5. A side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is slidably connected to the fixed base plate (1) through a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a linear guide rail and a slider. The linear guide rail is set on the fixed base plate (1), and the slider is set on the bottom surface of the support frame. The linear guide rail and the slider are slidably connected.

6. A side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Limit seats (16) are provided at the center of the fixed base plate (1) and at the adjacent ends of the linear guide rail. Buffer blocks are provided on the limit seats (16) for limit buffer protection.

7. A side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The upper synchronous belt (3) is connected to the support frame B (8) after passing through the synchronous belt drive block A (6). The lower synchronous belt (3) is connected to the support frame A (7) after passing through the synchronous belt drive block B. A rack A is provided on the outside of the synchronous belt (3). A rack B is provided at the connection between the inner side of the synchronous belt drive block A (6) and the synchronous belt drive block B and the synchronous belt (3). The rack A and the rack B are meshed together.

8. A side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The side-clamp conveyor belt (12) is a sponge belt.

9. A side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The side clamp drive motor (2) is fixed on the fixed base plate (1) by the side clamp drive motor mounting bracket.

10. A side clamping centering mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The side-clamped driven wheel (5) is mounted on the fixed base plate (1) via the side-clamped driven wheel bracket.

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