A removing apparatus for removing frame parts from a solar panel of a solar cell module includes a transporting mechanism, a panel fixing mechanism and a removing mechanism mounted on a frame mechanism. The panel fixing mechanism is operable to move the solar cell module upwardly away from the transporting mechanism and to be retainingly connected with the solar panel. The removing mechanism is disposed above the transporting mechanism, and includes removing modules respectively registered with the frame parts. Each removing module is driven to sequentially thrust and remove two ends of the corresponding frame part from the solar panel. Deformation of the frame parts during the removing process is prevented.

Disclosed is an apparatus that is configured to separate the frame of a solar panel from the body of the solar panel. The apparatus includes first and second plates that are configured to clamp the body between them. Separating at least a portion of the frame from the body is achieved through the use of one or more separation elements that are collectively configured and arranged to progressively push on a side of the frame.

A method for separating reusable materials of a composite component comprising multiple material layers is presented. The composite component comprises a material layer which absorbs energy of a radiation source and at least one plastics film. With the aid of the radiation source, the composite component is heated in less than a second in an exposure field, with chemical compounds of the plastics material being cleaved, as a result of the heating of the absorbing material layer, in a boundary layer of the at least one plastics film which faces the absorbing material layer, resulting in a creation of gas. Prior to heating, at least one predetermined breaking point is introduced into the plastics film in such a way that the plastics film breaks in a controlled fashion at the predetermined breaking point under the pressure of the created gas.

A method for separating reusable materials of a composite component comprising multiple material layers is presented. The composite component comprises a material layer which absorbs energy of a radiation source and at least one plastics film. With the aid of the radiation source, the composite component is heated in less than a second in an exposure field, with chemical compounds of the plastics material being cleaved, as a result of the heating of the absorbing material layer, in a boundary layer of the at least one plastics film which faces the absorbing material layer, resulting in a creation of gas. Prior to heating, at least one predetermined breaking point is introduced into the plastics film in such a way that the plastics film breaks in a controlled fashion at the predetermined breaking point under the pressure of the created gas.

The present invention provides systems and methods for the recycling of animal bedding and the disposal or reuse of manure, feces, urine or expectorant resulting from recycling animal bedding. The present invention provides systems and methods for the disposal of materials related to the recycling or repurposing of stall residual waste and/or soiled animal bedding which is environmentally conscious to aquifers, and further limiting off gassing of enteric methane and other gasses. Use of such methods create a healthier recycled bedding than existing new bedding materials. The reusable and clean animal bedding provides for a healthy, hygienic, sanitary and enhanced stall environment. The present invention further provides methods for infusing additives, enhancements or amendments to recycled animal bedding which promote the health and safety of the animals using the recycled animal bedding (or the humans in contact with the animal bedding or animals) and/or the barn environment.

The present invention provides systems and methods for the recycling of animal bedding and the disposal or reuse of manure, feces, urine or expectorant resulting from recycling animal bedding. The present invention provides systems and methods for the disposal of materials related to the recycling or repurposing of stall residual waste and/or soiled animal bedding which is environmentally conscious to aquifers, and further limiting off gassing of enteric methane and other gasses. Use of such methods create a healthier recycled bedding than existing new bedding materials. The reusable and clean animal bedding provides for a healthy, hygienic, sanitary and enhanced stall environment. The present invention further provides methods for infusing additives, enhancements or amendments to recycled animal bedding which promote the health and safety of the animals using the recycled animal bedding (or the humans in contact with the animal bedding or animals) and/or the barn environment.

Embodiments described herein relate to methods of sorting energy storage devices. In some aspects a method can include measuring, via a physical sensing device, a physical property of a first plurality of energy storage devices. The method further includes sorting the first plurality of energy storage devices into a second plurality of energy storage devices and a third plurality of energy storage devices, delivering the second plurality of energy storage devices to a first location. The method further includes measuring, via a magnetic sensing device, a magnetic property of the third plurality of energy storage devices and sorting the third plurality of energy storage devices into a fourth plurality of energy storage devices and a fifth plurality of energy storage devices, delivering the fourth plurality of energy storage devices to a second location.

Embodiments described herein relate to methods of sorting energy storage devices. In some aspects a method can include measuring, via a physical sensing device, a physical property of a first plurality of energy storage devices. The method further includes sorting the first plurality of energy storage devices into a second plurality of energy storage devices and a third plurality of energy storage devices, delivering the second plurality of energy storage devices to a first location. The method further includes measuring, via a magnetic sensing device, a magnetic property of the third plurality of energy storage devices and sorting the third plurality of energy storage devices into a fourth plurality of energy storage devices and a fifth plurality of energy storage devices, delivering the fourth plurality of energy storage devices to a second location.

A functional layer removal method according is a method for removing the functional layer from the laminated film having the base layer and the functional layer, and includes at least one selected from (i) bringing an aqueous solution including a surfactant, an ultrasonic wave, and a shearing force applying tool into contact with the functional layer, (ii) putting and stirring the laminated film in an aqueous solution including a surfactant, a mass ratio of the laminated film to the aqueous solution being 1:2.5 to 1:4, and (iii) bringing an aqueous solution including a surfactant into contact with the functional layer, a contact angle of the aqueous solution with respect to the base layer being 45 or less, and a contact angle of the aqueous solution with respect to the functional layer being greater than the contact angle of the aqueous solution with respect to the base layer.

A functional layer removal method according is a method for removing the functional layer from the laminated film having the base layer and the functional layer, and includes at least one selected from (i) bringing an aqueous solution including a surfactant, an ultrasonic wave, and a shearing force applying tool into contact with the functional layer, (ii) putting and stirring the laminated film in an aqueous solution including a surfactant, a mass ratio of the laminated film to the aqueous solution being 1:2.5 to 1:4, and (iii) bringing an aqueous solution including a surfactant into contact with the functional layer, a contact angle of the aqueous solution with respect to the base layer being 45 or less, and a contact angle of the aqueous solution with respect to the functional layer being greater than the contact angle of the aqueous solution with respect to the base layer.