Provided is a device for reliably and easily separating a glass substrate and other materials in a reuse process for a used solar cell module. This solar cell module recycling device separates a glass substrate and other materials. The solar cell module recycling device is characterized by comprising an upstream conveyance unit 30 for conveying a solar cell module 10, a roller brush 20 for separating said other materials by rotating with respect to the conveyed solar cell module while being in contact with said other materials, a solar cell module support unit 40 for supporting, from the glass substrate side, a region where the roller brush makes contact with the solar cell module, a raising and lowering mechanism 50 capable of adjusting the gap between the roller brush and a back sheet, a downstream conveyance unit 80 for conveying the glass substrate from which said other materials have been separated, a central processing control device for controlling operation of each unit, and a recovery means 60 for recovering said other materials that have been separated, wherein the roller brush has metal wires such as steel wires or resin wires such as nylon wires, and the diameter of the wires is optimized according to the rate of removal of said other materials.
B09B 3/30 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless involving mechanical treatment
B09B 5/00 - Operations not covered by a single other subclass or by a single other group in this subclass
H10F 19/00 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules
To provide a recycling apparatus for a solar cell module capable of peeling off and separating a glass substrate which has been accidentally broken reliably and readily from another material. It includes: a pressing and fixing unit 10 that has a pressing and fixing jig 11 and a conveying unit 20 including a slide surface plate 22 and that pushes and conveys a solar cell module 100 so as to slide on the slide surface plate to a downstream side in a state of pressing, fixing and holding it with the pressing and fixing jig; a cutter unit 30 that, with respect to the held solar cell module, separates a glass substrate 101 and another material from each other using a cutting tool; a downstream pushing-out and carrying-out unit 40 that, given the separated glass substrate, conveys it to the downstream side; and a controlling unit 60 that controls operation of each means, wherein the pressing and fixing jig has a pressing and fixing jig base board 12 that moves upward and downward with an upward and downward motion mechanism, and a module end face abutting member 16, and presses, fixes and holds a surface of the solar cell module on the slide surface plate with the pressing and fixing jig base board in a state of bringing an upstream-side end face of the solar cell module into contact with itself with the module end face abutting member, thereby making it possible to peel off and separate the glass substrate from the other material even in a state where it is broken.
Provided is a recycling apparatus for a solar cell module, the recycling apparatus being capable of reliably and easily scraping and separating an accidentally broken glass substrate from other materials. The recycling apparatus comprises: a pressing and fixing unit 10 that has a pressing and fixing jig 11 and a transport unit 20 including a sliding surface plate 22, and extrudes and transports a solar cell module 100 on the sliding surface plate such that the solar cell module slides to a downstream side in a state in which the solar cell module 100 is held by pressing and fixing the solar cell module 100 by means of the pressing and fixing jig; a blade member part 30 that separates a glass substrate 101 from other materials by using a blade tool in the held solar cell module; a downstream extrusion carry-out unit 40 to which the separated glass substrate is provided and which transports the glass substrate to the downstream side; and a control unit 60 that controls an operation of each means, wherein the pressing and fixing jig has a pressing and fixing jig substrate 12 that is vertically moved by a vertical movement mechanism, and a module end surface pressing member 16, and the solar cell module is held by pressing and fixing the surface of the solar cell module on the sliding surface plate by means of the pressing and fixing jig substrate in a state in which an upstream-side end surface of the solar cell module is pressed against the module end surface pressing material, so that even when the glass substrate is broken, the glass substrate can be scraped and separated from other materials.
The present invention is capable of cutting between a glass substrate and other material and performing separation reliably and easily without breaking the glass substrate. A solar cell module recycling apparatus is provided with: an upstream conveyor section 22 with multiple upstream conveying means for conveying solar cell modules 100; a cutter section 35 with a blade 1 that comes into contact with and separates the glass substrate 101 and other materials of a conveyed solar cell module; a downstream conveyor section 36 with multiple downstream conveying means for conveying the separated glass substrates; a pre-cutting device 200 for placing a pre-cutting cutting edge 201 between the glass substrate and other materials at an edge of a solar cell module upstream of the upstream conveyor section and separating same for a prescribed length; and a central processing control device for controlling the respective actions of the pre-cutting device, upstream conveyor section, cutter section and downstream conveyor section.
Provided is a frame separation device for a solar cell panel that is capable of reliably gripping frames of various shapes and sizes, enables solar cell panel loading and removal processes and frame separation and removal processes to be automated, and achieves a cost reduction. A separation/removal unit 1 for separating and removing a frame from a solar cell panel has pairs of gripping tools 31, which grip the solar cell frame so as to oppose the solar cell frame, and are arranged opposing one another for the purpose of pulling on and pulling apart the frame. The gripping tools include gripping fixtures 72 and 73 arranged opposing one another, and a gripping fixture movement mechanism for changing the size of the space across which the gripping fixtures oppose one another. The positions of the gripping fixtures are set by the gripping fixture movement mechanism such that the frame can enter the space, the gripping fixture 72 is moved, and after the frame makes contact with the gripping fixture 72, the gripping fixture 73 is moved and the frame makes contact with the gripping fixture 73, so that the frame is clamped, or, the gripping fixtures 72 and 73 are moved simultaneously and the frame makes contact with the gripping fixtures and is clamped, thereby enabling frames of different shapes and sizes to be clamped.
[Problem] To provide a layering device and layering method capable of stably and easily layering a module having a curved surface. [Solution] The layering method of the present invention comprises positioning a layering object having a curved surface in a space between first and second elastic, heat-resistant diaphragms and ventilating the space between the first and second diaphragms while applying heat, thereby performing layering at a pressure applied at atmospheric pressure to the first and second diaphragms. A layering device for this method is provided with: members (10, 20) in which a first diaphragm (11) and a second diaphragm (21) are each extended, a first airtight space (14) and a second airtight space (24) are each provided, and a layering object (50) is accommodated in a third sealed space (51) between the diaphragms; a ventilating means for creating a vacuum in the airtight spaces; and a heating means (28) for heating the layering object.
B29C 63/16 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material applied by "rubber" bag or diaphragm
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
Provided is a solar cell module laminating device having a small-sized and inexpensive mechanism and capable of laminating a solar cell module quickly and uniformly. The solar cell module laminating device comprises: a lower frame (22); an upper frame (14) disposed so as to face the lower frame; a heat plate (20) disposed on the upper surface side of the lower frame, mounted with one surface of a body-to-be-laminated (2), and heating the one surface of the body-to-be-laminated; a press plate (10) disposed on the lower surface side of the upper frame, embedding a heater (11), and heating and pressing the other surface of the body-to-be-laminated; an expandable seal (13) for sealing between the upper frame and the lower frame to form a hermetically sealed chamber (30); a lift (12) for supporting or lifting and lowering the upper frame; an inlet/outlet opening (18) formed on the upper frame to vacuum the chamber; and a central processing control unit (60) for controlling the operation of the lift. The chamber is vacuumed and the supporting of the upper frame by the lift is released, thereby integrating and driving the upper frame and the press plate by the difference in atmospheric pressure.
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
B29C 63/02 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
Provided is a solar cell module laminating device having a simple and small-sized mechanism and capable of uniform pressing. The solar cell module laminating device comprises laminating devices (10, 30). The laminating device (30) includes: a lower frame (32); a heat plate (38) mounted with a body-to-be-laminated (2) and heating the body-to-be-laminated; a press plate (31) for pressing the body-to-be-laminated; a sealing member (34) provided on the lower surface-side edge surface of the press plate to form a hermetically sealed chamber; a hydraulic cylinder (41) for supporting, lifting, and lowering the press plate; an inlet/outlet opening (39) formed to vacuum the chamber; and a central processing control unit (71) for controlling the operations of the hydraulic cylinder, etc. The chamber is vacuumed to drive the press plate by the pressure generated by the difference in atmospheric pressure, and the body-to-be-laminated is pressed at a temperature higher than in the laminating device (10).
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
B29C 63/02 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
9.
SOLAR BATTERY CELL TRANSFER DEVICE AND TRANSFER METHOD
Provided is a solar battery cell transfer device and transfer method capable of improving measurement accuracy and reducing cost by reducing measurement time. The transfer device comprises: a first index (21) for placing and holding solar battery cells (12) on the upper surface side of a plurality of first index tables (23); a second index (22) for sucking and holding the solar battery cells on the lower surface side of a plurality of second index tables (26); and a central processing control unit (50) for controlling the operations of the first index and the second index. The following operations are synchronously performed at each rotational angle: the first index tables place and hold the solar battery cells at a position (21b) and rotate from the position (21b) to a position (21c); the second index tables receive, suck, and hold the solar battery cells at a position (22a) positioned above the position (21c) and rotate from the position (22a) to a position (22b) to perform measurements; and the second index tables rotate from the position (22b) to a position (22c) to transfer the solar battery cells to a subsequent stage step.
H01L 31/04 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
10.
CONDUCTIVE PASTE APPLYING MECHANISM AND CELL WIRING DEVICE
A conductive paste applying mechanism (14) of an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a pivoting unit (140) for holding a solar battery cell (1) so that the surface of the solar battery cell (1) is positioned at the holding surface thereof; and an applying unit (142) for applying a conductive paste on the first and second surfaces of the solar battery cell (1). In the interval from when the conductive paste is applied to the first surface until the conductive paste is applied to the second surface, the pivoting unit (140) pivots about the pivot axis while holding the solar battery cell (1). There is an offset between the pivot axis and the holding surface in the vertical direction.
Provided are an apparatus and a method for wiring a solar cell, whereby an unnecessary portion of a wiring material piece having first regions and second regions alternately provided is automatically cut, said first regions and second regions having different light reflection characteristics. Wiring material pieces (20a, 20b, 20c) placed on a placing table (30) are photographed by means of an image pickup unit (50) in a state wherein the wiring material pieces are illuminated by means of illuminating units (41, 42), coordinate values of a reference line (B) of a boundary line between a first region and a second region, with a reference line (A) as an origin of a coordinate axis, are transmitted by means of a distance detecting unit to a control unit by each wiring material piece, said reference line being provided on the placing table (30), and on the basis of the values, the control unit obtains a distance to a cut position of each of the wiring material piece, and controls a drive unit, thereby moving each of the wiring material pieces by the distance to each cut position by means of a chuck unit (80).
[Problem] To provide a wiring material contact bonding device that is small and that enables a wiring material to be contact bonded to the electrodes of a solar cell at a high throughput and a device for producing a solar cell string using this device, as well as a method for contact bonding a wiring material and a method for producing a solar cell string using this method. [Solution] A wiring material contact bonding device (60) comprises an introduction part (71), a temporary contact bonding part (72), a primary contact bonding part (73), a first heating part (74), a second heating part (75), and a conveyance unit (61) and a heating unit (62) that are commonly used by each of the these parts. The wiring material contact bonding device (60) divides a heating step for curing a resin adhesive, which is the step requiring the greatest amount of time, into several steps. As a result, a solar cell string (20) can be produced at a high throughput. Moreover, because curing is performed for each solar cell (10) one by one, the wiring material contact bonding device (60) can be made compact.
Disclosed are an adhesive bonding device that places a small load on a solar cell and a solar cell string manufacturing device employing same, and an adhesive bonding method and a solar cell string manufacturing method employing same. An adhesive bonding device (40) comprises an upper face bonding unit (41a) and a lower face bonding unit (41b). The upper face bonding unit (41a) further comprises three supply reels (42a), a half-cut unit (43a), a crimping member (44a), a stripping roller (45a), three recovery reels (46a), and conveyor rollers (471a - 474a). Exactly the same number of resin adhesives (24) with detachable sheets as the number of electrodes (12) of a solar cell (10) is employed to sandwich, pressurize and heat the obverse and reverse sides of the solar cell (10). It is thus possible to simultaneously bond the resin adhesives (22) to all of the electrodes (12), reducing the load on the solar cell (10) and facilitating reduced bonding time for the resin adhesives (22).
Disclosed is a solar simulator which prevents thermal destruction due to temperature increases of the semiconductor contained in the switch units. The solar simulator is provided with a flash lamp (103) which emits light at a solar cell module, a power source (101) which supplies a current to the aforementioned flash lamp, switch units (105a-105c) connected in parallel which, when on, allow current to be supplied to the aforementioned flash lamp, and when off, block current to the aforementioned flash lamp, ballast resistors (106a-106c) disposed between the aforementioned switch units and the aforementioned power source, and a control unit (102) which controls the on/off state of the aforementioned switch units and sequentially switches the switch units set to 'on' at a prescribed interval. The solar simulator emits light by supplying current continuously over a long time to the flash lamp (103).
Provided are a solar cell defect inspection apparatus, defect inspection method and program, the defect inspection apparatus utilizing the excited luminescence phenomenon of a solar cell and not including a darkroom. A defect inspection apparatus (100) comprises: a power supply means (102) for applying a forward voltage to a solar cell (110) to be inspected , so that the solar cell (110) to be inspected may be excited to luminescence; an image pickup means (104) for picking up an image of the solar cell (110) to be inspected; an image processing means (108) for processing the image picked up by the image pickup means (104); and an output means (148) for outputting the image having been processed by the image processing means (108). The image pickup means (104) comprises: an optical filter (12) which transmits light having wavelengths near a wavelength band of light from the excited luminescence of the solar cell (110) to be inspected; a photoelectric image conversion element (13) which converts, into visible light, light having been transmitted by the optical filter (12); and an image pickup element (132) which forms an image on an imaging face by collecting visible light thereon, and thereby picks up an image of the solar cell (110) to be inspected when the solar cell (110) to be inspected is being excited to luminescence, the visible light being obtained as a result of conversion by the photoelectric image conversion element (13).
Disclosed is apparatus for evaluating the output characteristic of a solar battery and a method therefor, in which the open-circuit voltage (Voc) can be precisely measured by applying a forward biasing current with minimum power consumption, without requiring a bipolar power source that emits large current, which raises costs. The apparatus for evaluating the output characteristic of a solar battery comprises: a solar battery; a voltmeter that measures the voltage of the solar battery; an ammeter that measures the current flowing in the solar battery; a variable resistor connected to the solar battery; a forward biasing circuit connected to the solar battery; and a reverse biasing circuit connected to the solar battery.
Disclosed is a device for generating simulated solar light, wherein a switching system is adopted that makes it possible to provide a larger amount of power, that makes it possible to measure the I-V characteristic of a solar battery accurately and with high efficiency, and that makes it possible to increase the time for which arc discharge of a lamp is maintained. Power is supplied to a double-layer accumulator and power control circuit (20) from a charging power source (12) connected with a mains power source (11), and charging is performed by charging control by a control circuit (70). Then, when charging of the double-layer accumulator and power control circuit (20) is completed, a flash lamp (50) is switched on by charging a smoothing capacitor (38) with a prescribed voltage, using the control circuit (70) to control a switching-type power source voltage boosting circuit (30).
