A feeding device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic module manufacturing technology and provides a feeding device, which includes a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a detection mechanism. The feeding mechanism is used to store the glass to be fed. The conveying mechanism is used to transport the glass to be fed to the working area. The lifting mechanism is located in the working area and is used to lift the glass to be fed. The detection mechanism is used to detect the thickness of the glass to be fed lifted by the lifting mechanism. The gripping mechanism is used to transport the glass to be fed, after passing the detection mechanism, to a preset feeding position. By lifting the glass with the lifting mechanism and detecting it with the detection mechanism, the thickness is judged to identify whether it is a single-piece feeding. In addition, it avoids the forced stress damage during the separation of adhered glass, improves the feeding accuracy, feeding quality and equipment reliability, and reduces production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic module manufacturing technology, and in particular relates to a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] As the core encapsulation material for photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic glass's light transmission performance directly determines the photoelectric conversion efficiency of crystalline silicon cells and the overall module output power. In the photovoltaic module production process, the initial incoming photovoltaic glass is usually stored on a pallet in a stacked manner, forming a highly dense stack structure. Due to the extremely high flatness and smoothness of the glass surface, during long-term stacked storage, adjacent glass sheets are prone to close adhesion or even local adhesion due to surface intermolecular forces, micro-vacuum adsorption effects, or the influence of environmental humidity. This adhesion state means that in subsequent material loading processes, the stacked glass must be reliably separated one by one and accurately transported to the designated workstation to ensure the continuous and stable operation of the production line.

[0003] In existing technologies, photovoltaic glass loading mainly relies on robotic arm systems. The robotic arm's end effector grips and transports the glass. However, robotic arm operation involves high-precision motion control units, complex sensing modules, and customized clamping mechanisms, resulting in substantial procurement, installation, commissioning, and daily maintenance costs. This leads to high overall production costs for photovoltaic modules. Furthermore, when separating adhered glass, the robotic arm must apply bending stress to create a separation gap. Since photovoltaic glass is inherently brittle and lacks toughness, such operations easily induce stress concentration within the glass, causing microcrack propagation, edge chipping, or hidden damage. This not only reduces the glass's light transmittance but may also lead to module failure risks in subsequent lamination processes, severely impacting product yield, significantly restricting production efficiency and automation levels. Moreover, the inability to determine glass thickness greatly increases the defect rate and reduces user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model aims to solve the technical problems of high cost and high defect rate of existing feeding devices.

[0005] This utility model embodiment is implemented as follows: a feeding device includes: The feeding mechanism is used to store the glass to be fed; The conveying mechanism is used to transport the glass to be loaded to the working area; A lifting mechanism is provided in the working area and is used to lift the glass to be loaded. The testing mechanism is used to test the thickness of the glass to be loaded, which is lifted by the lifting mechanism; A gripping mechanism is used to transport the glass to be loaded, after it has passed the inspection by the testing mechanism, to a preset loading position.

[0006] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a frame, and the feeding mechanism, the transmission mechanism, the lifting mechanism, the detection mechanism, and the gripping mechanism are all mounted on the frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes: Mounting plate; At least three mounting posts are provided on the mounting plate. The positions of the mounting posts on the mounting plate are adjustable. The mounting posts are used to support the glass to be loaded. The height of each mounting post is consistent.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting column includes a movable base and a vertical column, the vertical column being connected to the movable base, a first mounting hole being provided on the mounting plate, and a second mounting hole being provided on the movable base. The mounting column can be adjusted in position on the mounting plate through the adaptation of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a slide rail disposed on the frame and a first driving member. The side of the mounting plate away from the mounting column is disposed on the slide rail, and the first driving member is used to drive the mounting plate to move along the length of the slide rail.

[0010] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a second driving member and a lifting plate. The second driving member drives the lifting plate to move in the vertical direction so that the lifting plate moves between an initial position and a raised position. The mounting plate is provided with a clearance groove, the size of which is larger than the size of the lifting plate. Under the action of the second driving member, the lifting plate passes through the clearance groove and moves from the initial position to the raised position, or from the raised position to the initial position.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding device also includes a sensing sensor, which is disposed on the frame and electrically connected to the second drive component. The sensing sensor is used to detect the height of the lifting plate, and when the lifting plate moves to the lifting position, it controls the second drive component to stop working.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding device also includes eight storage units, which are distributed in pairs around the frame. When the lifting mechanism raises the lifting plate to the lifting position, the storage units are used to support the glass to be fed.

[0013] Furthermore, the storage component includes a main body and a movable part. The movable part is installed on the main body via an elastic member. The movable part is at least partially exposed in the main body and can move along the lifting direction of the lifting plate. When the lifting mechanism is in operation, the glass to be loaded abuts against the movable part so that the movable part retracts into the main body and protrudes from the main body when the glass to be loaded moves away from the movable part to support the glass to be loaded.

[0014] Furthermore, the grasping mechanism includes: Third driving component; A suction cup is used to grip the glass to be loaded, and a third driving member is used to drive the suction cup to move toward or away from the glass to be loaded.

[0015] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are that the glass is lifted by the lifting mechanism and detected by the detection mechanism. The thickness is judged to identify whether it is a single piece of material. In addition, it avoids the forced stress damage during the separation of bonded glass, improves the feeding accuracy, feeding quality and equipment reliability, and reduces production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage component of the feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] In existing technologies, photovoltaic glass loading mainly relies on robotic arm systems. The robotic arm's end effector grips and transports the glass. However, robotic arm operation involves high-precision motion control units, complex sensing modules, and customized clamping mechanisms, resulting in substantial procurement, installation, commissioning, and daily maintenance costs. This leads to high overall production costs for photovoltaic modules. Furthermore, when separating adhered glass, the robotic arm must apply bending stress to create a separation gap. Since photovoltaic glass is inherently brittle and lacks toughness, such operations easily induce stress concentration within the glass, causing microcrack propagation, edge chipping, or hidden damage. This not only reduces the glass's light transmittance but may also lead to module failure risks in subsequent lamination processes, severely impacting product yield, significantly restricting production efficiency and automation levels. Moreover, the inability to determine glass thickness greatly increases the defect rate and reduces user experience. This application uses a lifting mechanism to lift the glass and cooperates with a testing agency to detect it. By judging the thickness, it can identify whether it is a single-piece feeding. In addition, it avoids forced stress damage during the separation process of bonded glass, improves feeding accuracy, feeding quality and equipment reliability, and reduces production costs.

[0019] Example 1 Please see Figures 1 to 3 The present invention is implemented as follows: a feeding device 100 includes: The feeding mechanism 10 is used to store the glass 20 to be fed; The conveying mechanism 30 is used to transport the glass 20 to be loaded to the working area 90; Lifting mechanism 40 is located in the working area 90 and is used to lift the glass 20 to be loaded. The testing mechanism 50 is used to test the thickness of the glass 20 to be loaded, which is lifted by the lifting mechanism 40. The gripping mechanism 60 is used to transport the glass 20 to be loaded after it has passed the inspection by the inspection mechanism 50 to the preset loading position.

[0020] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 10 refers to the component used to store the glass 20 to be fed. It can be implemented by an adjustable height bracket or a fixed tray, such as a manually adjustable support rod or a metal frame with a preset height. Its main purpose is to provide a stable support base to reduce the slippage of the glass stack.

[0021] The conveying mechanism 30 refers to the component used to transport the glass 20 to be loaded to the working area 90. It can be implemented by a conveyor belt or roller system, such as a belt conveyor or chain drive driven by a motor. Its main purpose is to achieve smooth transportation to reduce vibration during transportation.

[0022] The lifting mechanism 40 refers to the component set in the working area 90 for lifting the glass 20 to be loaded. It can be implemented by a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, such as a piston controlled by air pressure or a push rod driven by hydraulic pressure. Its main purpose is to lift the top glass layer by vertical movement to achieve physical separation without generating bending stress.

[0023] The inspection mechanism 50 refers to the component used to inspect the thickness of the glass 20 to be loaded, which is lifted by the lifting mechanism 40. It can be implemented by using a laser thickness gauge or an ultrasonic sensor, such as a non-contact measuring device based on optical principles or a contact displacement sensor. Its main purpose is to identify the thickness of a single piece of glass in order to distinguish the abnormal situation of multiple pieces being adhered together.

[0024] The gripping mechanism 60 is a component used to transport the glass 20 to be loaded after it has passed the inspection by the inspection mechanism 50 to the preset loading position. It can be implemented by vacuum suction cup 602 or mechanical gripper, such as by using an array of suction cups 602 with negative pressure adsorption or a pneumatically driven clamping component. Its main purpose is to perform gripping action only on single pieces of glass that meet the thickness requirements to ensure loading accuracy.

[0025] This embodiment integrates feeding, conveying, lifting, detection, and gripping functions to construct an automated feeding process that avoids direct operation by robotic arms. It solves the problems of high cost, easy damage to glass, and poor material separation effect in the photovoltaic glass feeding process. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0026] Specifically, the overall workflow of the feeding device 100 in this embodiment begins with the initial storage of the glass 20 to be fed by the feeding mechanism 10. The feeding mechanism 10 is configured to provide a stable and adjustable support base to ensure that the stacked glass 20 to be fed remains in an orderly state, thereby reducing the risk of accidental sliding or collision caused by unstable stacking and laying a safe foundation for subsequent operations. The transmission mechanism 30 is set to smoothly transport the glass 20 to be fed from the initial position to the working area 90. The low-vibration transmission is achieved based on the sliding rail 301 type moving mechanism, which significantly reduces the possibility of scratches on the glass surface or edge breakage during transportation. The lifting mechanism 40 is positioned within the working area 90 and is used to lift the top layer of glass 20 to be loaded as a whole through a vertical lifting action. This achieves a physical separation method without bending, completely avoiding cracks or damage caused by forced bending. It is especially suitable for tightly packed glass stacking scenarios. The detection mechanism 50 is arranged to measure the thickness of the glass 20 to be loaded after being lifted by the lifting mechanism 40 in real time. Based on the feedback of the thickness data, it accurately identifies the qualified status of a single piece of glass and effectively distinguishes the abnormal situation of multiple pieces sticking together. The gripping mechanism 60 is designed to perform a gripping action only on the single piece of glass 20 to be loaded that has passed the detection and transport it to the preset loading position to achieve high-precision positioning and loading, avoiding interference with the production cycle by invalid operations.

[0027] This setup, by integrating feeding, conveying, lifting, detection, and gripping functions, creates an automated process that avoids direct operation by robotic arms. It effectively solves the problems of high cost, easy damage to glass, and poor material separation during the feeding process of the glass to be fed 20. The simplified design of the overall structure of the feeding device 100 reduces the cost of equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance, while improving production continuity and feeding reliability.

[0028] Example 2 Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the feeding device 100 includes a frame 70, and the feeding mechanism 10, the transmission mechanism 30, the lifting mechanism 40, the detection mechanism 50 and the gripping mechanism 60 are all mounted on the frame 70.

[0029] In this embodiment, the frame 70 is made of stainless steel. Stainless steel has the advantages of high hardness and strong corrosion resistance, which helps to extend the service life of the frame 70, thereby extending the service life of the feeding device 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the frame 70 can also be supported by other materials. The specific design can be based on the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0030] Specifically, the frame 70 serves as a unified support, integrating and fixing the feeding mechanism 10, the conveying mechanism 30, the lifting mechanism 40, the detection mechanism 50, and the gripping mechanism 60 into a rigid whole. During the operation of the feeding device 100, the feeding mechanism 10 is stably installed on the frame 70, ensuring a constant glass storage position and facilitating precise connection of the conveying mechanism 30. The conveying mechanism 30 is fixed to the slide rail 301 system of the frame 70, ensuring smooth movement of the mounting plate 101 along a predetermined path and reducing transportation bumps. The lifting mechanism 40 performs vertical movement based on the stable platform of the frame 70, lifting... The plate 402 moves precisely, reducing the impact on the glass; the detection mechanism 50 performs thickness measurement in a vibration-free environment provided by the frame 70, ensuring data reliability; the gripping mechanism 60 controls the movement trajectory of the suction cup 602 with the rigid support of the frame 70, improving gripping accuracy. The feeding mechanism 10, the transmission mechanism 30, the lifting mechanism 40, the detection mechanism 50, and the gripping mechanism 60 maintain a precise spatial relationship through the rigid connection of the frame 70, avoiding relative displacement caused by external interference or motion inertia, thereby effectively suppressing vibration and positional deviation. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0031] Example 3 Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the feeding mechanism 10 includes: Mounting plate 101; There are at least three mounting posts 102, which are set on the mounting plate 101. The position of the mounting posts 102 on the mounting plate 101 is adjustable. The mounting posts 102 are used to support the glass 20 to be loaded. The height of each mounting post 102 is the same.

[0032] The mounting plate 101 provides stable support as a basic platform. The mounting columns 102 are set on the mounting plate 101 based on the three-point support principle. Their adjustable position allows for dynamic adjustment of the support point distribution for glass of different sizes, so that the separation force is evenly distributed to each support point. At the same time, the height of each mounting column 102 is kept consistent to ensure that all support points are on the same horizontal plane. This effectively prevents local stress concentration during glass separation operations, avoids tilting or shaking caused by fixed support points, and significantly reduces the risk of cracks or edge breakage. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of mounting posts 102 is 8. In other embodiments, the number of mounting posts 102 can be other values. For example, in one embodiment, the number of mounting posts 102 is 10; in another embodiment, the number of mounting posts 102 is 12; and in yet another embodiment, the number of mounting posts 102 is 14. The specific number of mounting posts 102 can be designed according to the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0034] Preferably, the mounting posts 102 in this embodiment are symmetrically arranged.

[0035] Example 4 Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the mounting post 102 includes a movable base 103 and a column 104. The column 104 is connected to the movable base 103. The mounting plate 101 is provided with a first mounting hole 1011, and the movable base 103 is provided with a second mounting hole 1031. The mounting post 102 can be adjusted in position on the mounting plate 101 through the adaptation of the first mounting hole 1011 and the second mounting hole 1031.

[0036] The movable seat 103 refers to the base unit of the mounting column 102, which can be implemented by using a slider or dovetail slide structure. Its purpose is to provide a movable basis for position adjustment and ensure that the motion trajectory is controllable.

[0037] The column 104 refers to the vertical component that supports the glass 20 to be loaded. It can be a rigid metal column or a telescopic column structure with adjustable height. Its purpose is to directly support the glass and maintain a consistent height.

[0038] The first mounting hole 1011 refers to the reference positioning structure on the mounting plate 101, which can be implemented by using a long strip-shaped slot or an array of circular holes. Its purpose is to limit the adjustment direction of the moving seat 103 and serve as a position reference.

[0039] The second mounting hole 1031 refers to the mating positioning structure on the movable seat 103, which can be realized by using a circular through hole or an irregular hole that matches the first mounting hole 1011. The purpose is to achieve precise alignment through the correspondence with the first mounting hole 1011.

[0040] In this embodiment, through the coordinated design of the movable seat 103, the first mounting hole 1011, and the second mounting hole 1031, the column 104 moves along the guide path of the first mounting hole 1011 along with the movable seat 103. During the adjustment process, the first mounting hole 1011 serves as a reference track to ensure controllable direction. When the movable seat 103 reaches the target position, the second mounting hole 1031 aligns with the first mounting hole 1011 and is locked by fasteners to form a stable hole-position adaptation relationship. This achieves both fine-tuning capability and ensures rigid fixation after adjustment, thereby effectively maintaining the consistency of the height of the mounting column 102.

[0041] This design effectively solves the problems of inaccurate adjustment of the mounting column 102 and easy displacement or loosening, ensuring a stable support platform for the glass to be loaded 20, avoiding tilting or transmission deviation of the glass to be loaded 20 due to unstable support, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of subsequent transmission and inspection processes.

[0042] Specifically, the first mounting hole 1011 is circular, and the second mounting hole 1031 is runway-shaped.

[0043] Example 5 Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the transmission mechanism 30 includes a slide rail 301 mounted on the frame 70 and a first drive member 302. The side of the mounting plate 101 away from the mounting post 102 is mounted on the slide rail 301. The first drive member 302 is used to drive the mounting plate 101 to move along the length of the slide rail 301 on the slide rail 301.

[0044] In this embodiment, the slide rail 301 refers to a guide structure used to constrain the motion trajectory. It can be implemented in the form of a linear guide rail, a roller guide rail, or a sliding guide rail. Its purpose is to provide a rigid motion path to limit lateral displacement.

[0045] The first driving component 302 refers to a power device that provides controllable driving force. It can be implemented in the form of a servo motor, stepper motor or hydraulic cylinder, etc. Its purpose is to precisely adjust motion parameters to ensure smooth start and stop.

[0046] Furthermore, the slide rail 301 specifically adopts a ball linear guide, the first driving component 302 specifically adopts a servo motor, the mounting plate 101 is connected to the slide rail 301 through a ball slider, and the servo motor is connected to the mounting plate 101 via a coupling to drive it to move along the guide rail. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0047] Example 6 Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the lifting mechanism 40 includes a second driving member 401 and a lifting plate 402. The second driving member 401 is used to drive the lifting plate 402 to move in the vertical direction so that the lifting plate 402 moves between the initial position and the lifting position. The mounting plate 101 is provided with a clearance groove 1012. The size of the clearance groove 1012 is larger than the size of the lifting plate 402. Under the action of the second driving member 401, the lifting plate 402 passes through the clearance groove 1012 and moves the lifting plate 402 from the initial position to the lifting position, or from the lifting position to the initial position.

[0048] In this embodiment, the second driving member 401 refers to the actuator that provides vertical driving force, which can be implemented by a pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder or electric push rod, in order to ensure the controllability and accuracy of the movement of the lifting plate 402.

[0049] The lifting plate 402 is a load-bearing component used to support and lift the glass 20 to be loaded. It can be made of metal sheet or composite material, and its purpose is to stably transmit the lifting force and avoid damage to the glass surface.

[0050] The clearance groove 1012 refers to the opening structure on the mounting plate 101 for accommodating the movement of the lifting plate 402. It can be designed as a rectangle, circle or polygon, with the purpose of eliminating the physical interference of the mounting plate 101 on the lifting path and ensuring the continuity of the lifting process.

[0051] Specifically, the lifting plate 402 is driven to move vertically by the second driving component 401. At the same time, the clearance groove 1012 provided on the mounting plate 101 provides an unobstructed passage for the lifting plate 402. Since the size of the clearance groove 1012 is larger than the size of the lifting plate 402, the lifting plate 402 maintains a safe gap with the edge of the groove during movement, avoiding friction or jamming. The precise control of the second driving component 401 enables the lifting plate 402 to switch smoothly between the initial position and the lifting position, ensuring that the glass 20 to be loaded is reliably lifted to the specified height, thereby providing a stable positioning basis for subsequent thickness detection and gripping operations. This effectively solves the problem of the mounting plate 101 structure blocking the lifting path. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0052] Example 7 Furthermore, the feeding device 100 also includes a sensing sensor (not shown in the figure). The sensing sensor is disposed on the frame 70 and is electrically connected to the second drive unit 401. The sensing sensor is used to detect the height of the lifting plate 402, and when the lifting plate 402 moves to the lifting position, it controls the second drive unit 401 to stop working.

[0053] A sensing sensor is a detection device used for non-contact acquisition of object position information. It can be implemented using photoelectric switches, proximity switches, or ultrasonic sensors. Its purpose is to provide real-time and reliable height monitoring signals. Electrical connection can be understood as establishing a transmission path between the detection signal and the control unit. Specifically, it can be implemented using industrial fieldbus or hard-wiring. Its purpose is to ensure the immediacy and stability of signal transmission. Controlling the second drive unit 401 to stop working is specifically achieved by activating the control logic through the trigger signal output by the sensing sensor. For example, when the lifting plate 402 is detected to have reached a preset height threshold, a stop command is generated. Its purpose is to precisely limit the movement endpoint of the lifting plate 402 and avoid relying on coarse control methods based on fixed time or stroke.

[0054] In this embodiment, by fixing the sensing sensor to the frame 70 to provide a stable detection reference, the height change of the lifting plate 402 can be continuously monitored. The detection signal is directly transmitted to the control circuit of the second drive unit 401 via an electrical connection, so that the drive signal is cut off in time when the lifting plate 402 moves to the lifting position, realizing the precise termination of the movement, improving the intelligence of the feeding device 100 and enhancing the user experience.

[0055] Example 8 Please see Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, the feeding device 100 also includes eight storage units 80, which are distributed in pairs around the frame 70. When the lifting mechanism 40 lifts the lifting plate 402 to the lifting position, the storage units 80 are used to support the glass 20 to be fed.

[0056] The eight storage units 80 refer to structural units that provide multi-point support for the glass 20 to be loaded at the lifting position. The purpose is to evenly distribute the weight load of the glass and avoid the risk of breakage caused by local stress concentration. The two-by-two distribution can be understood as the storage units 80 being set in pairs on opposite sides of the frame 70. They can be arranged based on the geometric symmetry of the frame 70. For example, a pair of storage units 80 can be set in each of the four corner areas of the frame 70. The purpose is to ensure that the support points cover the edge area of ​​the glass and prevent the glass from tilting or shifting due to uneven force during the lifting process.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the lifting mechanism 40 drives the lifting plate 402 to rise from the initial position to the lifting position, the lifting plate 402 passes through the clearance groove 1012 to lift the glass. The storage component 80 is pre-fixed at the height corresponding to the lifting position, so that the glass is directly supported by the storage component 80 after reaching the lifting position. This achieves seamless support at the moment the lifting action is completed, avoiding the glass displacement problem caused by lack of support, and ensuring the continuity and synchronization of the lifting and bearing process.

[0058] It is understood that in other embodiments, the number of storage components 80 may also be other values, which can be selected according to the actual situation and are not limited here.

[0059] Example 9 Please see Figure 3 Furthermore, the storage component 80 includes a main body 801 and a movable part 802. The movable part 802 is mounted on the main body 801 by an elastic member (not shown in the figure). The movable part 802 is at least partially exposed in the main body 801. The movable part 802 can move along the lifting direction of the lifting plate 402. When the lifting mechanism 40 is working, the glass to be loaded 20 abuts against the movable part 802 so that the movable part 802 retracts into the main body 801, and protrudes from the main body 801 when the glass to be loaded 20 moves away from the movable part 802 to support the glass to be loaded 20.

[0060] The main body 801 refers to the fixed support base of the storage component 80, which can be made of cast iron or engineering plastics. Its purpose is to provide a stable installation platform for the movable part 802 and ensure that the overall structure remains stable during the load-bearing process.

[0061] The movable part 802 refers to the movable unit that is in direct contact with the glass 20 to be loaded. It can be realized by using a boss rod. The purpose is to disperse the contact stress through local mobility and avoid concentrated stress on the glass surface.

[0062] Elastic components are the core elements that provide elastic restoring force. They can be implemented using helical springs or rubber elastomers. Their purpose is to convert the instantaneous impact energy during the lifting process into elastic deformation, effectively buffering the transmission of kinetic energy.

[0063] The design of the movable part 802 being at least partially exposed on the body part 801 means that the movable part 802 protrudes from the outer surface of the body part 801 in the initial state. It can be designed as a hemispherical or conical structure, with the purpose of ensuring that a buffer response is triggered the moment the glass comes into contact, preventing hard collisions caused by no pre-contact.

[0064] The feature that the movable part 802 can move along the lifting direction of the lifting plate 402 means that the movement trajectory of the movable part 802 is strictly limited to the vertical direction. This can be achieved by using a linear guide rail or guide groove structure. The purpose is to constrain the movable part 802 to move only along the lifting path, eliminate the risk of lateral displacement, and ensure the smoothness of the contraction and reset process.

[0065] In this embodiment, the dynamic buffering function is achieved through the coordinated action of the main body 801 and the movable part 802. When the lifting mechanism 40 drives the lifting plate 402 to rise, the bottom of the glass to be loaded 20 first contacts the protruding part of the movable part 802. Under the action of the glass pressure, the movable part 802 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic element and retracts into the main body 801. After the glass to be loaded 20 passes the movable part 802, the movable part 802 pops out under the action of the elastic element to support the glass to be loaded 20. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0066] Example 10 Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, the 60 data capture agencies include: Third drive component 601; The suction cup 602 is used to grip the glass 20 to be loaded. The third driving component 601 is used to drive the suction cup 602 to move towards or away from the glass 20 to be loaded.

[0067] The third driving component 601 precisely controls the movement path of the suction cup 602. When the suction cup 602 approaches the glass to be loaded 20, it forms a stable vacuum adsorption force to grasp the surface, and then lifts to complete the glass separation action. The whole process eliminates the bending moment and stress concentration risks generated by traditional bending separation, and avoids tilting or sliding during the movement, thereby ensuring the integrity of the glass structure and the reliability of separation.

[0068] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are that the lifting mechanism 40 lifts the glass and the detection mechanism 50 detects it. The thickness is used to identify whether it is a single piece of material. In addition, it avoids the forced stress damage during the separation of bonded glass, improves the feeding accuracy, feeding quality and equipment reliability, and reduces production costs.

[0069] It is understood that those skilled in the art can combine various implementation methods in the above embodiments under the guidance of the above examples to obtain technical solutions with multiple implementation methods.

[0070] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 feeding device, characterized in that, include: The feeding mechanism is used to store the glass to be fed; The conveying mechanism is used to transport the glass to be loaded to the working area; A lifting mechanism is provided in the working area and is used to lift the glass to be loaded. The testing mechanism is used to test the thickness of the glass to be loaded, which is lifted by the lifting mechanism; A gripping mechanism is used to transport the glass to be loaded, after it has passed the inspection by the testing mechanism, to a preset loading position.

2. The feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a frame, and the feeding mechanism, the transmission mechanism, the lifting mechanism, the detection mechanism, and the gripping mechanism are all mounted on the frame.

3. The feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes: Mounting plate; At least three mounting posts are provided on the mounting plate. The positions of the mounting posts on the mounting plate are adjustable. The mounting posts are used to support the glass to be loaded. The height of each mounting post is consistent.

4. The feeding device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting column includes a movable base and a vertical column. The vertical column is connected to the movable base. A first mounting hole is provided on the mounting plate, and a second mounting hole is provided on the movable base. The position of the mounting column on the mounting plate is adjustable through the adaptation of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

5. The feeding device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a slide rail disposed on the frame and a first driving member. The side of the mounting plate away from the mounting column is disposed on the slide rail. The first driving member is used to drive the mounting plate to move along the length of the slide rail.

6. The feeding device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a second driving member and a lifting plate. The second driving member drives the lifting plate to move in the vertical direction so that the lifting plate moves between an initial position and a raised position. The mounting plate is provided with a clearance groove, the size of which is larger than the size of the lifting plate. Under the action of the second driving member, the lifting plate passes through the clearance groove and moves from the initial position to the raised position, or from the raised position to the initial position.

7. The feeding device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The feeding device also includes a sensing sensor, which is disposed on the frame and electrically connected to the second drive component. The sensing sensor is used to detect the height of the lifting plate, and when the lifting plate moves to the lifting position, it controls the second drive component to stop working.

8. The feeding device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The feeding device also includes eight storage units, which are distributed in pairs around the frame. When the lifting mechanism raises the lifting plate to the lifting position, the storage units are used to support the glass to be fed.

9. The feeding device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The storage component includes a main body and a movable part. The movable part is installed on the main body by an elastic member. The movable part is at least partially exposed in the main body and can move along the lifting direction of the lifting plate. When the lifting mechanism is working, the glass to be loaded abuts against the movable part so that the movable part retracts into the main body and protrudes from the main body when the glass to be loaded moves away from the movable part to support the glass to be loaded.

10. The feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The grasping mechanism includes: Third driving component; A suction cup is used to grip the glass to be loaded, and a third driving member is used to drive the suction cup to move toward or away from the glass to be loaded.

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