A Photovoltaic Panel Locking Installation Device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a photovoltaic panel buckle installation device, which includes an installation frame, a buckle feeding mechanism, a buckle positioning mechanism, and a buckle locking mechanism. The front part of the installation frame is provided with an installation area for placing photovoltaic modules; the buckle feeding mechanism includes a clamping mechanism I, a pushing mechanism I, a buckle distribution table, a clamping mechanism II, a pushing mechanism II, and a conveyor belt. The buckle positioning mechanism is arranged inside the conveyor belt on the installation frame, and the buckle locking mechanism is arranged below the buckle installation hole in the photovoltaic module installation area on the installation frame. The present invention transports the buckle to the installation position through the buckle feeding mechanism, positions and clips the buckle into the installation hole of the photovoltaic module through the buckle positioning mechanism, and fixes the buckle to the photovoltaic module through the buckle locking mechanism, realizing the automation of the photovoltaic module buckle installation, reducing labor costs, and improving the installation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panels, and particularly relates to a locking and installation device for photovoltaic panels. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic panels are flat plates with a large area and are fragile. Before installation, the photovoltaic panels need to be connected to an installation frame to form a photovoltaic module. Component locks are pre-installed on the installation frame and are installed on a fixed bracket through the component locks. Currently, the pre-installation of component locks is still manually operated. First, the locks are pre-assembled to the installation positions, and then a wrench is used to tighten and fix the locks. Since photovoltaic modules are large in volume and heavy in weight, at least two workers need to cooperate closely during this process, resulting in a large labor intensity and also restricting the further improvement of the installation efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a locking and installation device for photovoltaic panels, which can realize the automation of the locking and installation of photovoltaic panels.

[0004] To achieve the above technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0005] A locking and installation device for photovoltaic panels includes an installation frame, a lock feeding mechanism, a lock positioning mechanism, and a lock tightening mechanism. The front part of the installation frame is provided with an installation area for placing photovoltaic modules;

[0006] The lock feeding mechanism is used to transport the locks to the lock installation positions, and includes a clamping mechanism I, a pushing mechanism I, a lock distribution table, a clamping mechanism II, a pushing mechanism II, and a conveyor belt. The lock distribution table is arranged behind the installation area on the installation frame. The clamping mechanism I is arranged behind the lock distribution table. The pushing mechanism I is arranged inside the lock distribution table. The clamping mechanism II is arranged above the front side of the lock distribution table. The clamping mechanism I and the clamping mechanism II are arranged opposite to each other. There are two conveyor belts, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the installation area on the installation frame. The pushing mechanism II is arranged at the front end of the conveyor belt;

[0007] The lock positioning mechanism is arranged inside the conveyor belt on the installation frame and is used to position the locks to the installation positions;

[0008] The lock tightening mechanism is arranged below the lock installation holes in the photovoltaic module installation area on the installation frame and is used to fix the locks on the photovoltaic modules.

[0009] Further, the clamping mechanism I includes a cylinder D, a cylinder E, a push plate C, a push plate D, a pneumatic chuck B, and a clamping block B. The cylinder D is connected to the installation frame, and its piston rod faces the rear side of the installation area and is connected to the push plate C. The cylinder E is connected to the push plate C, and its piston rod faces downward and is connected to the pneumatic chuck B through the push plate D. The pneumatic chuck B is connected to the clamping block B below.

[0010] Furthermore, the first pushing mechanism includes a cylinder F and a push plate E. The cylinder F is arranged on the buckle distribution table, on one side of the gripping mechanism one, with its piston rod facing the front side of the installation area and connected to the push plate E. One end of the push plate E close to the gripping mechanism one extends outward.

[0011] Furthermore, the second gripping mechanism includes a guide rail A, a driving motor, and a fixture. The guide rail A is horizontally connected to the mounting bracket from left to right. The driving motor is arranged at one end of the guide rail A. The fixture includes a mounting plate, a cylinder A, a push plate A, a pneumatic chuck A, and a clamping block A. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the guide rail A. The cylinder A is connected to the mounting plate, and its piston rod faces downward and is connected to the pneumatic chuck A through the push plate A. The pneumatic chuck A is connected to the clamping block A below.

[0012] Furthermore, the second pushing mechanism includes a cylinder B and a push plate B. The cylinder B is connected to the mounting bracket, with its piston rod facing the conveyor belt and connected to the push plate B. The push plate B is slightly higher than the conveyor belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the buckle positioning mechanism includes a cylinder C and a pushing tooling. The cylinder C is horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket, beside the conveyor belt, with its piston rod facing the buckle mounting hole and connected to the pushing tooling. The front end of the pushing tooling is in a Y-shaped structure, and the pushing tooling is slightly higher than the conveyor belt.

[0014] Furthermore, the buckle locking mechanism includes a guide rail B, a walking motor, a transition plate, and a locking electric screwdriver. The guide rail B is vertically connected to the mounting bracket. The transition plate is slidably connected to the guide rail B and connected to the walking motor. The walking motor is connected to the mounting bracket. The locking electric screwdriver is connected to the transition plate, and the bit of the locking electric screwdriver faces upward.

[0015] Furthermore, a buffer device is arranged on the locking electric screwdriver. One end of the buffer device is connected to the locking electric screwdriver, and the other end is connected to the transition plate.

[0016] Furthermore, a third pushing mechanism is also included in front of the buckle positioning mechanism. The cylinder of the third pushing mechanism is connected to the mounting bracket, with its piston rod facing the front end of the conveyor belt and connected to a baffle. The baffle is located above the conveyor belt.

[0017] Furthermore, a buckle feeding channel is arranged on the front side of the mounting bracket, and the feeding channel extends downward to the buckle distribution table.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] The present invention transports the buckle to the installation position through the buckle feeding mechanism, positions and snaps the buckle into the installation hole of the photovoltaic module through the buckle positioning mechanism, and fixes the buckle to the photovoltaic module through the buckle locking mechanism, realizing the automation of the buckle installation of the photovoltaic module, reducing the labor cost, and improving the installation efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the accompanying drawings required for the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0021] Figure 1 Is the top view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 Is the installation schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 Is the partial side view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 Is the structural schematic diagram of the buckle distribution table and the first pushing mechanism

[0025] Figure 5 Is the structural schematic diagram of the first gripping mechanism;

[0026] Figure 6 Is the structural schematic diagram of the second gripping mechanism;

[0027] Figure 7 Is the structural schematic diagram of the second pushing mechanism;

[0028] Figure 8 Is the structural schematic diagram of the buckle positioning mechanism;

[0029] Figure 9 Is the structural schematic diagram of the buckle locking mechanism;

[0030] Figure 10 Is the cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic module connection buckle;

[0031] In the figure: 1 - photovoltaic module, 11 - buckle body, 12 - connecting screw, 13 - hexagon socket hole, 14 - U-shaped mounting hole, 2 - the first gripping mechanism, 21 - cylinder D, 22 - cylinder E, 23 - push plate C, 24 - push plate D, 25 - pneumatic chuck B, 26 - clamping block B, 3 - the first pushing mechanism, 31 - cylinder F, 32 - push plate E, 4 - buckle distribution table, 41 - feeding channel, 5 - the second gripping mechanism, 51 - guide rail A, 52 - drive motor, 53 - mounting plate, 54 - cylinder A, 55 - push plate A, 56 - pneumatic chuck A, 57 - clamping block A, 6 - the second pushing mechanism, 61 - cylinder B, 62 - push plate B, 7 - conveyor belt, 8 - buckle positioning mechanism, 81 - cylinder C, 82 - pushing tooling, 9 - buckle locking mechanism, 91 - guide rail B, 92 - walking motor, 93 - transition plate, 94 - locking electric screwdriver, 95 - buffer device, 10 - the third pushing mechanism. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. The components of the embodiments of the present application usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this application is usually placed during use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "installed", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] As Figure 1-4 shown, a photovoltaic panel locking and installation device includes an installation frame 1, a locking buckle feeding mechanism, a locking buckle positioning mechanism 8, and a locking buckle locking mechanism 9. The installation frame 1 is a frame structure composed of multiple profile steels, and a plurality of plates are arranged on the outer surface of the frame. An installation area for placing the photovoltaic module 1 is provided at the front of the installation frame 1.

[0036] The locking buckle feeding mechanism is used to transport the locking buckle to the locking buckle installation position, and includes a clamping mechanism 2, a pushing mechanism 3, a locking buckle distribution table 4, a clamping mechanism 5, a pushing mechanism 6, and a conveyor belt 7. The locking buckle distribution table 4 is arranged at the rear side of the installation area on the installation frame. The clamping mechanism 2 is arranged at the rear side above the locking buckle distribution table 4. The pushing mechanism 3 is arranged inside the locking buckle distribution table 4. The clamping mechanism 5 is arranged at the front side above the locking buckle distribution table 4. The clamping mechanism 2 and the clamping mechanism 5 are arranged opposite to each other. There are two conveyor belts 7, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the installation area on the installation frame. The pushing mechanism 6 is arranged at the front end of the conveyor belt 7. A locking buckle feeding channel 41 is provided at the front side of the installation frame 1, and the feeding channel 41 extends downward to the locking buckle distribution table 4.

[0037] As Figure 5As shown in the figure, the first gripper mechanism 2 includes a cylinder D21, a cylinder E22, a push plate C23, a push plate D24, a pneumatic chuck B25, and a clamping block B26. The cylinder D21 is connected to the mounting bracket 1, and its piston rod faces the rear side of the mounting area and is connected to the push plate C23. The cylinder E22 is connected to the push plate C23, and its piston rod faces downward and is connected to the pneumatic chuck B25 through the push plate D24. The pneumatic chuck B25 is connected to the clamping block B26 below.

[0038] As Figure 4 shown in the figure, the first pushing mechanism 3 includes a cylinder F31 and a push plate E32. The cylinder F31 is arranged on the latch distribution table 4, on one side of the first gripper mechanism 2. Its piston rod faces the front side of the mounting area and is connected to the push plate E32. One end of the push plate E32 close to the first gripper mechanism 2 extends outward.

[0039] As Figure 6 shown in the figure, the second gripper mechanism 5 includes a guide rail A51, a driving motor 52, and a fixture. The guide rail A51 is horizontally connected to the mounting bracket 1 from left to right. The driving motor 52 is arranged at one end of the guide rail A51. The fixture includes a mounting plate 53, a cylinder A54, a push plate A55, a pneumatic chuck A56, and a clamping block A57. The mounting plate 53 is slidably connected to the guide rail A51. The cylinder A54 is connected to the mounting plate 53, and its piston rod faces downward and is connected to the pneumatic chuck A56 through the push plate A55. The pneumatic chuck A56 is connected to the clamping block A57 below.

[0040] As Figure 7 shown in the figure, the second pushing mechanism 6 includes a cylinder B61 and a push plate B62. The cylinder B61 is connected to the mounting bracket 1, and its piston rod faces the conveyor belt 7 and is connected to the push plate B62. The push plate B62 is slightly higher than the conveyor belt 7.

[0041] As Figure 8 shown in the figure, the latch positioning mechanism 8 is arranged inside the conveyor belt 7 on the mounting bracket and is used to position the latch to the mounting position. The latch positioning mechanism 8 includes a cylinder C81 and a pushing tooling 82. The cylinder C81 is horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket 1, beside the conveyor belt 7. Its piston rod faces the latch mounting hole and is connected to the pushing tooling 82. The front end of the pushing tooling 82 is a Y-shaped structure, and the pushing tooling 82 is slightly higher than the conveyor belt 7.

[0042] As Figure 9As shown, the buckle locking mechanism 9 is arranged below the buckle mounting hole in the mounting area of the photovoltaic module 1 on the mounting frame, and is used to fix the buckle on the photovoltaic module 1. The buckle locking mechanism 9 includes a guide rail B91, a walking motor 92, a transition plate 93, and a locking electric screwdriver 94. The guide rail B91 is vertically connected to the mounting frame 1. The transition plate 93 is slidably connected to the guide rail B91 and is connected to the walking motor 92. The walking motor 92 is connected to the mounting frame. The locking electric screwdriver 94 is connected to the transition plate 93, and the bit of the locking electric screwdriver 94 faces upward. A buffer device 95 is arranged on the locking electric screwdriver 94. One end of the buffer device 95 is connected to the locking electric screwdriver 94, and the other end is connected to the transition plate 93, and is used to relieve the vibration generated when the locking electric screwdriver 94 rotates.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first clamping mechanism 2, the first pushing mechanism 3, the second clamping mechanism 5, and the second pushing mechanism 6 are higher than the conveyor belt 7. The conveyor belt 7 is located below the photovoltaic module. The buckle positioning mechanism 8 is located inside the conveyor belt 7 and below the photovoltaic module. The buckle locking mechanism 9 is located below the conveyor belt 7.

[0044] In this embodiment, the above mechanisms are connected to a controller, and the operating state is controlled by the controller. As Figure 10 shown, the buckle mounting hole on the photovoltaic module 1 is an obliquely U-shaped hole, and the opening faces the conveyor belt 7. The buckle includes a buckle body 11 and a connecting screw 12. The connecting screw 12 is connected to the threaded through hole on the body from top to bottom, and an internal hexagonal hole 13 is opened at the bottom of the stud of the connecting screw.

[0045] The operation steps are as follows:

[0046] Step 1: The buckle slides in from the feeding channel 11 and is sent to the front end of the first clamping mechanism 2. The first clamping mechanism 2 clamps and places the buckle on the buckle distribution table 4 by controlling the front and back movement of the cylinder D21 and the up and down movement of the cylinder E22. At this time, there is an electric screwdriver below the buckle distribution table 4, which can move up and down and is used to loosen the fastening bolts assembled on the buckle in advance. The buckle can also be loosened in advance and then sent into the feeding channel 11. After the bolt is loosened, the first clamping mechanism 2 will release the buckle. At the same time, the first pushing mechanism 3 pushes the buckle forward. Three buckles can be stored on the buckle distribution table 4 at a time.

[0047] Step 2: The second clamping mechanism 5 drives the cylinder A54 to move up and down and left and right to the buckle distribution table 4 through the transmission motor 52, clamps the two buckles on the buckle distribution table 4 respectively and transfers them to the front of the second pushing mechanism 6, and the second pushing mechanism 6 pushes the buckles onto the conveyor belt 7 on both sides of the installation area.

[0048] Step 3: In this embodiment, two latches need to be installed on each side of the photovoltaic module. Therefore, there are a total of four latch positioning mechanisms 8 on both sides of the installation area. The pushing tools 82 of the four latch positioning mechanisms 8 first retract inwardly from the conveyor belt 7. When the first two latches reach the installation position, the pushing tools 82 of the last two latch positioning mechanisms 8 extend to push the left and right latches into the inclined holes of the photovoltaic module 1, completing the positioning and clamping of the first two latches.

[0049] Furthermore, various sensors are provided on the mounting frame 1 to sense the movement position of the latches and feedback it to the controller. In this way, the starting time points of each mechanism can be accurately controlled by the controller to ensure that the latches are installed at the specified positions. The following problems may occur in actual operation: For example, due to a mistake in controlling the time point, it may result in that after the last two latches reach the specified position, the first two latches have already exceeded the specified position. At this time, in order to prevent mistakes, a third pushing mechanism 10 is provided in front of the installation positions of the first two latches. The cylinder of the third pushing mechanism 10 is connected to the mounting frame, and its piston rod faces the front end of the conveyor belt 7 and is connected to a baffle. The baffle is located above the conveyor belt 7 and is used to block the latches to prevent them from exceeding the specified installation point.

[0050] Step 4: After the first two latches are clamped, the last two latches are positioned by the same method as in Step 3, that is, the positioning and clamping of the four latches of one photovoltaic panel are completed; it should be noted that the start times of Step 3 and Step 4 can be set. For example, by controlling the distance between the four latches on the conveyor belt 7, after the first two latches pass through the last two latch positioning mechanisms 8, Step 3 and Step 4 can start respectively according to the arrival situation of the latches without affecting each other.

[0051] In Step 3 and Step 4, the latch positioning mechanism 8 pushes the latches towards the installation position. Since the connecting screws of the previous latches have been loosened and there is a certain gap between the nut and the upper surface of the body, the exposed stud part just inserts into the U-shaped installation hole. The U-shaped installation hole is obliquely designed, so that the stud can easily slide in under the drive of the thrust.

[0052] Step 5: After the latches are positioned and clamped, the four latch locking mechanisms 9 tighten the bolts from bottom to top to fix the latches to the photovoltaic module 1, and then the latch locking mechanisms 9 withdraw downward to complete the installation of the latch bolts; the bit of the locking electric screwdriver 94 is selected as an external hexagonal head and inserted into the internal hexagonal hole of the connecting screw, and rotated to make the connecting screw threadedly connected with the threaded through hole.

[0053] Certainly, the present invention can also have many other embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and deformations according to the present invention, but these corresponding changes and deformations should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel locking and installation device, characterized in that: It includes a mounting bracket, a buckle feeding mechanism, a buckle positioning mechanism (8), and a buckle locking mechanism (9). The front part of the mounting bracket is provided with a mounting area for placing a photovoltaic module (1). The buckle feeding mechanism is used to transport the buckle to the buckle installation position, and includes a clamping mechanism I (2), a pushing mechanism I (3), a buckle distribution table (4), a clamping mechanism II (5), a pushing mechanism II (6), and a conveyor belt (7). The buckle distribution table (4) is arranged at the rear side of the mounting area on the mounting bracket. The clamping mechanism I (2) is arranged at the upper rear side of the buckle distribution table (4). The pushing mechanism I (3) is arranged inside the buckle distribution table (4). The clamping mechanism II (5) is arranged at the upper front side of the buckle distribution table (4). The clamping mechanism I (2) and the clamping mechanism II (5) are arranged oppositely. There are two conveyor belts (7), which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the mounting area on the mounting bracket. The pushing mechanism II (6) is arranged at the front end of the conveyor belt (7). The buckle positioning mechanism (8) is arranged inside the conveyor belt (7) on the mounting bracket and is used to position the buckle to the installation position. The buckle locking mechanism (9) is arranged below the buckle installation hole in the mounting area of the photovoltaic module (1) on the mounting bracket and is used to fix the buckle on the photovoltaic module (1). The buckle positioning mechanism (8) includes a cylinder C (81) and a pushing tooling (82). The cylinder C (81) is horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket, beside the conveyor belt (7). Its piston rod faces the buckle installation hole and is connected to the pushing tooling (82). The front end of the pushing tooling (82) is a Y-shaped structure, and the pushing tooling (82) is slightly higher than the conveyor belt (7). The buckle locking mechanism (9) includes a guide rail B (91), a walking motor (92), a transition plate (93), and a locking electric screwdriver (94). The guide rail B (91) is vertically connected to the mounting bracket. The transition plate (93) is slidably connected to the guide rail B (91) and is connected to the walking motor (92). The walking motor (92) is connected to the mounting bracket. The locking electric screwdriver (94) is connected to the transition plate (93), and the bit of the locking electric screwdriver (94) faces upward.

2. The photovoltaic panel buckle installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism I (2) includes a cylinder D (21), a cylinder E (22), a push plate C (23), a push plate D (24), a pneumatic chuck B (25), and a clamping block B (26). The cylinder D (21) is connected to the mounting bracket. Its piston rod faces the rear side of the mounting area and is connected to the push plate C (23). The cylinder E (22) is connected to the push plate C (23). Its piston rod faces downward and is connected to the pneumatic chuck B (25) through the push plate D (24). The pneumatic chuck B (25) is connected to the clamping block B (26) below.

3. The photovoltaic panel buckle installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism I (3) includes a cylinder F (31) and a push plate E (32). The cylinder F (31) is arranged on the buckle distribution table (4), on one side of the clamping mechanism I (2). Its piston rod faces the front side of the mounting area and is connected to the push plate E (32). One end of the push plate E (32) close to the clamping mechanism I (2) extends outward.

4. The photovoltaic panel buckle installation device according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping mechanism II (5) includes a guide rail A (51), a driving motor (52), and a clamp. The guide rail A (51) is horizontally connected to the mounting frame from left to right. The driving motor (52) is arranged at one end of the guide rail A (51). The clamp includes a mounting plate (53), a cylinder A (54), a push plate A (55), a pneumatic chuck A (56), and a clamping block A (57). The mounting plate (53) is slidably connected to the guide rail A (51). The cylinder A (54) is connected to the mounting plate (53), and its piston rod faces downward and is connected to the pneumatic chuck A (56) through the push plate A (55). The pneumatic chuck A (56) is connected to the clamping block A (57) below.

5. The photovoltaic panel latch mounting device according to claim 1, wherein: The pushing mechanism II (6) includes a cylinder B (61) and a push plate B (62). The cylinder B (61) is connected to the mounting frame, and its piston rod faces the conveyor belt (7) and is connected to the push plate B (62). The push plate B (62) is slightly higher than the conveyor belt (7).

6. The photovoltaic panel buckle installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer device (95) is arranged on the locking electric screwdriver (94). One end of the buffer device (95) is connected to the locking electric screwdriver (94), and the other end is connected to the transition plate (93).

7. The photovoltaic panel latch installation device according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes a pushing mechanism III (10) arranged in front of the buckle positioning mechanism (8). The cylinder of the pushing mechanism III (10) is connected to the mounting frame, and its piston rod faces the front end of the conveyor belt (7) and is connected to a baffle. The baffle is located above the conveyor belt (7).

8. The photovoltaic panel latch mounting device according to claim 7, wherein: A buckle feeding channel (11) is provided on the front side of the mounting frame. The feeding channel (41) extends downward to the buckle distribution table (4).

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