Load lock solar cell transfer system

    公开(公告)号:US10069030B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-04

    申请号:US14985294

    申请日:2015-12-30

    Inventor: Pablo Gonzalez

    Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring solar cells while maintaining a controlled micro-environment are provided. In particular, such systems provide automated loading and unloading of solar cells by use of a conveyor and elevator within a tank receptacle sealingly connected with a solar cell carrying pods and a flow tube of solar cell components in a solar cell fabrication process. The tank receptacle can include one or more ports for sealingly and operably coupling with a cover of a solar cell carrying pod, each port having an elevator for withdrawing a removable base of the pod along with a solar cell carrying cassette into the tank and a conveyor to facilitate loading and/or unloading of solar cells with the cassette by coordinated movement of the elevator and conveyor. Such systems can further include a robotic arm having a gripper and nozzle to maintain a micro-environment within the pod during transport.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRECISION APPLICATION OF CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE PASTE ON PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURES
    16.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRECISION APPLICATION OF CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE PASTE ON PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURES 有权
    导电胶粘剂在光伏结构上精密应用的方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160163912A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14866806

    申请日:2015-09-25

    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for dispensing conductive paste on photovoltaic structures during manufacturing of a solar panel. The apparatus includes a cartridge for holding the conductive paste, a jet-dispensing module coupled to the cartridge, and a robotic arm coupled to the jet-dispensing module. The jet-dispensing module is configured to dispense a predetermined amount of the conductive paste on busbars of a respective photovoltaic structure in a non-contact manner, and the robotic arm is configured to adjust a position of the jet-dispensing module, thereby facilitating alignments between the jet-dispensing module and the busbars of the photovoltaic structure.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种用于在制造太阳能电池板期间在光伏结构上分配导电浆料的设备。 该装置包括用于保持导电膏的盒,连接到盒的喷射分配模块以及耦合到喷射分配模块的机器臂。 喷射分配模块被配置为以非接触的方式在相应的光伏结构的母线上分配预定量的导电浆料,并且机器人臂被配置为调节喷射分配模块的位置,从而有利于排列 在喷射分配模块和光伏结构的汇流排之间。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCRIBING PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURES
    17.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCRIBING PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURES 审中-公开
    用于筛选光伏结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160158890A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14804306

    申请日:2015-07-20

    CPC classification number: H01L31/18 B23K26/364 H01L22/26

    Abstract: A system for scribing a photovoltaic structure is provided. During operation, a conveyor can move a photovoltaic structure along a path, and a scribing apparatus is directed toward that path to scribe a groove of a predetermined depth. In one embodiment, the groove does not penetrate an interface between a base layer and an emitter layer of the photovoltaic structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种划片光伏结构的系统。 在操作期间,输送机可以沿着路径移动光伏结构,并且划线装置指向该路径以刻划预定深度的凹槽。 在一个实施例中,凹槽不穿透光伏结构的基极层和发射极层之间的界面。

    Photovoltaic structure cleaving system
    18.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10672938B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-02

    申请号:US15627312

    申请日:2017-06-19

    Abstract: A cleaving system and method are described. The system can include a holding apparatus to retain a photovoltaic structure at a center section of a cleaving platform. The system can further include a contact apparatus to make contact with the photovoltaic structure and separate it into a plurality of strips. During operation, the system can activate an actuator to move the contact apparatus against the photovoltaic structure, thereby separating the photovoltaic structure into strips.

    Ambidextrous cassette and methods of using same

    公开(公告)号:US10361108B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-23

    申请号:US14985260

    申请日:2015-12-30

    Inventor: Pablo Gonzalez

    Abstract: Devices and methods for transferring solar cells while maintaining a controlled environment are provided. Such devices include a solar cell carrying cassette adapted to support a stack of solar cells within a solar cell carrying pod that maintains a sealed micro-environment of inert gas and allows for automated transfer of solar cells between the pod and a fabrication line. The solar cell carrying cassette includes a pair of end plates and a plurality of rods extending therebetween that are configured to support a stack of solar cells. An identifier, such as an RFID chip, is included in each of the pair of end plates so as to allow for ready identification of the cassette from a single location relative the pod, while the cassette is coupled within the pod, regardless of the orientation of the cassette within the pod.

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