Segmented Tape Dispensing Apparatus for Photovoltaic Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tape dispensing apparatuses for photovoltaic modules are inefficient due to compact and rigid designs that make threading, loading, and cleaning difficult, leading to uneven tape application and potential debris issues.

Innovation Solution

A tape dispensing apparatus with rollers aligned in a horizontal configuration, allowing for easy detachment of the front section to expose internal components for loading and cleaning, and featuring a secure latch mechanism to prevent accidental opening during operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a compact and rigid design is used for the tape dispensing apparatus, then the device structure is stable, but threading, loading, and cleaning become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice structure stabilityVSAvoidthreading and loading ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The dispensing head is divided into a stationary portion and a removable portion that can be detached from each other. This segmentation allows the removable portion to be easily taken off for threading and cleaning operations, while the stationary portion maintains structural stability during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If a compact and rigid design is used for the tape dispensing apparatus, then the device structure is stable, but cleaning becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice structure stabilityVSAvoidcleaning ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the dispensing head into stationary and removable portions, the removable portion can be easily detached for thorough cleaning of internal components such as rollers and shafts, while the overall device structure remains stable during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If the front section is easily detachable, then threading and loading are easy, but accidental opening during operation may occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethreading and loading easeVSAvoidoperation reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A latch mechanism is provided that automatically engages when the removable portion is reattached to the stationary portion. This preliminary action ensures the components are securely connected before operation begins, preventing accidental opening during tape dispensing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Ease of operation

If internal components are exposed for loading, then threading and loading are easy, but debris may enter the mechanism

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethreading and loading easeVSAvoiddebris contamination

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The removable portion can be detached to allow easy loading of tape and cleaning of internal components, then reattached to seal the mechanism and prevent debris from entering during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8882959B2System and method for applying tape to a surface

Publication Date: 2014.11.11 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

AI summary

A tape-dispensing apparatus may include a removable part and a base part.