Photovoltaic panel suction cup

Through the double compressor multi-tube parallel photovoltaic panel suction cup design, the negative pressure space is formed using the Bernoulli principle, which solves the problem of loss of adsorption force caused by single compressor damage, ensuring stable adsorption of photovoltaic panels and avoiding damage.

CN116281148BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19NO 4 ENG CO LTD OF CHINA RAILWAY 11 BUREAU GRP +1
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Application Number
CN202310128789.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-02-17
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-17

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Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic panel suction cups output compressed air through a single compressor in series. When the connection part is damaged, it is easy to cause the suction cup to suddenly lose its adsorption capacity, resulting in the photovoltaic panel falling off and damage.

Method used

The compressed air is output in parallel with a double compressor and multiple tubes. The Bernoulli principle is used to form a negative pressure space at the bottom of the suction cup to ensure that the adsorption force of the photovoltaic panel can still be maintained when a compressor is damaged.

Benefits of technology

Even if a compressor is damaged, the photovoltaic panel suction cup can still maintain a weak adsorption force, avoiding damage to the photovoltaic panel, and improving the reliability and safety of the equipment.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic suction cups, specifically a photovoltaic panel suction cup, which includes: a suction cup body, which is a cylindrical structure; a first pipe connector, two groups of which are symmetrically installed on both sides of the suction cup body, the top of the first pipe connector is connected to a first pipe, and the tops of several of the first pipes are connected to a first air compressor; a second pipe connector, two groups of which are symmetrically installed on the other two sides of the suction cup body, and the vertical sections of the second pipe connectors on both sides are perpendicular to the vertical sections of the second pipe connectors on both sides, the top of the second pipe connector is connected to a second pipe, and the tops of several of the second pipes are connected to a second air compressor. The photovoltaic panel suction cup can output compressed air by connecting two compressors in parallel with multiple tubes. When a compressor is damaged, the photovoltaic panel suction cup can still maintain a weaker adsorption force to avoid damage to the photovoltaic panel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic suction cups, in particular to a photovoltaic panel suction cup. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic Bernoulli chucks are suitable for handling thin, extremely delicate, and fragile workpieces. They are often used in conjunction with robotic arms, such as for handling solar cells in the photovoltaic industry. Utilizing the Bernoulli principle, when the chuck is exposed to high-pressure air, a uniform, thin, and strong airflow is generated across its working surface. The air velocity at the top of the workpiece is greater than that at its bottom. Utilizing the principle that faster fluid velocity equals lower pressure, a pressure differential is generated between the top and bottom of the workpiece, creating an upward lifting force at the bottom of the chuck, allowing the workpiece to adhere to the bottom of the chuck.

[0003] However, existing photovoltaic panel suction cups often output compressed air through a single compressor in series. When a part of the connection is damaged, it is easy for the photovoltaic panel suction cup to suddenly lose its adsorption ability, causing the photovoltaic panel to fall off and be damaged. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to propose a photovoltaic panel suction cup, which aims to solve the problem that the existing photovoltaic panel suction cups often output compressed air through a single compressor in series. When a part of the connection is damaged, it is easy for the photovoltaic panel suction cup to suddenly lose its adsorption ability, causing the photovoltaic panel to fall off and be damaged.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A photovoltaic panel suction cup, comprising:

[0007] The suction cup body is a cylindrical structure;

[0008] Two sets of first pipe connectors are symmetrically installed on both sides of the suction cup body, the top ends of the first pipe connectors are connected to first pipes, and the top ends of several of the first pipes are connected to first air compressors;

[0009] Two sets of second pipe connectors are symmetrically mounted on the other two sides of the suction cup body, and the vertical cross-sections of the second pipe connectors on both sides are perpendicular to the vertical cross-sections of the second pipe connectors on both sides. The top ends of the second pipe connectors are connected to second pipes, and the top ends of several of the second pipes are connected to second air compressors;

[0010] The mounting plate is arranged above the suction cup body, and the plurality of first pipes and the plurality of second pipes all pass through the mounting plate.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, four connecting rods are equidistantly installed in a ring shape on the top of the suction cup body.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, a threaded groove is installed in the middle of the connecting rod, and a nut is movably connected to the threaded groove.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, wherein: a transverse slot is opened on the upper part of the connecting rod, an elastic snap clip is inserted and connected inside the slot, and a mounting plate is fixed between the nut and the elastic snap clip.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, two groups of flexible pads arranged in a ring are installed at the bottom end of the suction cup body.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the photovoltaic panel suction cup of the present invention, each group of flexible pads is composed of a number of equidistant and circularly arranged flexible pads, and the two groups of flexible pads are staggered.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, a plurality of through holes are opened in an equidistant annular shape on the suction cup body, and the through holes are located between the two groups of flexible pads.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, the mounting plate is provided with four groups of pipe holes in an equidistant ring shape, and the first pipe and the second pipe pass through the four groups of pipe holes respectively.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, four connecting holes are equidistantly opened in a circular shape on the mounting plate, and connecting rods pass through the four connecting holes.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the photovoltaic panel suction cup described in the present invention, six mounting holes are equidistantly arranged in a circular shape on the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is connected to external equipment through the six mounting holes.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] During use, compressed air is input into the first pipe and the second pipe through the first air compressor and the second air compressor, and is transported to the first pipe connector and the second pipe connector through the first pipe and the second pipe. The first pipe connector and the second pipe connector spray compressed air. When the bottom of the suction cup body is close to the photovoltaic panel, a negative pressure space is formed through the Bernoulli principle to adsorb the photovoltaic panel. When the related parts of the first air compressor or the second air compressor are damaged, the other air compressor works to maintain the photovoltaic panel from falling. The photovoltaic panel suction cup can output compressed air through the dual compressor multi-tube parallel connection. When one compressor is damaged, the photovoltaic panel suction cup can still maintain a weaker adsorption force to avoid damage to the photovoltaic panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a front view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 An isometric view of the present invention from above;

[0025] Figure 3 An isometric view of the present invention from above;

[0026] Figure 4 is an isometric view of the suction cup body of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 Isometric view of the mounting plate for the present invention.

[0028] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0029] Label name Label name 100 Suction cup body 110 connecting rod 111 thread groove 112 slots 120 Nut 130 Flexible pad 140 through-hole 200 First pipe connector 210 First pipeline 220 First air compressor 300 Second pipe connector 310 Second pipeline 320 Second air compressor 400 Mounting plate 410 Pipe hole 420 connection hole 430 Mounting holes 500 Elastic snap clip

[0030] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), such directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0033] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features specified as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0034] The present invention provides a photovoltaic panel suction cup that can output compressed air through a dual compressor multi-tube parallel connection. When one compressor is damaged, the photovoltaic panel suction cup can still maintain a weak adsorption force to avoid damage to the photovoltaic panel.

[0035] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 ,include:

[0036] The suction cup body 100 is a cylindrical structure;

[0037] Two sets of first pipe connectors 200 are symmetrically connected to both sides of the suction cup body 100 by bolts. The top ends of the first pipe connectors 200 are connected to first pipes 210, and the top ends of the six first pipes 210 are connected to first air compressors 220;

[0038] Two sets of second pipe connectors 300 are symmetrically connected to the other two sides of the suction cup body 100 via bolts, and the vertical cross-sections of the second pipe connectors 300 on both sides are perpendicular to each other. The top ends of the second pipe connectors 300 are connected to second pipes 310, and the top ends of the six second pipes 310 are connected to second air compressors 320;

[0039] A mounting plate 400 is provided above the suction cup body 100 , and the six first pipes 210 and the six second pipes 310 all pass through the mounting plate 400 ;

[0040] The suction cup body 100 is used to install other components above it to jointly provide the function of the suction cup. The first pipe connector 200 is used to connect the suction cup body 100 and the first pipe 210. The first pipe 210 is used to connect the first pipe connector 200 and the first air compressor 220. The second pipe connector 300 is used to connect the suction cup body 100 and the second pipe 310. The second pipe 310 is used to connect the second pipe connector 300 and the second air compressor 320. The first air compressor 220 and the second air compressor 320 are used to output compressed air to the first pipe 210 and the second pipe 310 respectively. The mounting plate 400 is used to install the photovoltaic suction cup on external equipment.

[0041] During specific use, compressed air is input into the first pipe 210 and the second pipe 310 through the first air compressor 220 and the second air compressor 320, and is transported to the first pipe connector 200 and the second pipe connector 300 through the first pipe 210 and the second pipe 310. The first pipe connector 200 and the second pipe connector 300 spray compressed air. When the bottom of the suction cup body 100 is close to the photovoltaic panel, a negative pressure space is formed through the Bernoulli principle to adsorb the photovoltaic panel. When the related components of the first air compressor 220 or the second air compressor 320 are damaged, the other air compressor works to maintain the photovoltaic panel from falling.

[0042] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 Four connecting rods 110 are welded in an equidistant ring shape at the top of the suction cup body 100. A threaded groove 111 is welded in the middle of the connecting rod 110. A nut 120 is threadedly connected to the threaded groove 111. The connecting rod 110 is used to install the mounting plate 400. The threaded groove 111 is used to enable the nut 120 to move up and down on the connecting rod 110. The nut 120 is used to cooperate with the elastic snap clip 500 to fix the mounting plate 400.

[0043] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 A slot 112 is provided on the upper part of the connecting rod 110 and runs horizontally therethrough. An elastic snap clip 500 is inserted and connected to the interior of the slot 112. A mounting plate 400 is fixed between the nut 120 and the elastic snap clip 500. The slot 112 is used to enable the elastic snap clip 500 to be inserted into the connecting rod 110. The elastic snap clip 500 is used to cooperate with the nut 120 to fix the mounting plate 400.

[0044] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 The bottom end of the suction cup body 100 is bonded with two groups of flexible pads 130 arranged in a ring, and each group of flexible pads 130 is composed of twelve flexible pads 130 arranged in an equidistant ring. The two groups of flexible pads 130 are staggered. The flexible pads 130 are used to prevent the suction cup body 100 from colliding with the photovoltaic panel during adsorption.

[0045] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 Twenty-four through holes 140 are equidistantly provided in a circular pattern on the suction cup body 100 , and the through holes 140 are located between the two sets of flexible pads 130 , and the through holes 140 are used to allow air and dust to pass through.

[0046] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 The mounting plate 400 is provided with four groups of pipe holes 410 in an equidistant ring shape, and the first pipe 210 and the second pipe 310 pass through the four groups of pipe holes 410 respectively. The pipe holes 410 are used to enable the first pipe 210 and the second pipe 310 to pass through the mounting plate 400.

[0047] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 The mounting plate 400 is provided with four connecting holes 420 in an equidistant circular shape. The connecting rods 110 pass through the four connecting holes 420 . The connecting holes 420 are used to allow the connecting rods 110 to pass through the mounting plate 400 .

[0048] Please refer again Figure 1-Figure 5 The mounting plate 400 is provided with six mounting holes 430 in an equidistant circular pattern. The mounting plate 400 is connected to an external device through the six mounting holes 430 . The mounting holes 430 are used to pass bolts to connect the mounting plate 400 and the external device.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention description and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel suction cup, characterized in that: include: The suction cup body (100) is a cylindrical structure; Two sets of first pipe connectors (200) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the suction cup body (100), the top ends of the first pipe connectors (200) are connected to first pipes (210), and the top ends of several first pipes (210) are connected to first air compressors (220); Two sets of second pipe connectors (300) are symmetrically mounted on the other two sides of the suction cup body (100), and the vertical sections of the second pipe connectors (300) on both sides are perpendicular to the vertical sections of the second pipe connectors (300) on both sides. The top ends of the second pipe connectors (300) are connected to second pipes (310), and the top ends of several second pipes (310) are connected to second air compressors (320); The mounting plate (400) is arranged above the suction cup body (100), and the plurality of first pipes (210) and the plurality of second pipes (310) all pass through the mounting plate (400).

2. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four connecting rods (110) are equidistantly mounted in an annular manner on the top of the suction cup body (100).

3. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: A thread groove (111) is installed in the middle of the connecting rod (110), and a nut (120) is movably connected to the thread groove (111).

4. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 3, characterized in that: A slot (112) extending transversely therethrough is provided on the upper portion of the connecting rod (110), an elastic snap clip (500) is inserted and connected to the interior of the slot (112), and a mounting plate (400) is fixed between the nut (120) and the elastic snap clip (500).

5. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of flexible pads (130) arranged in an annular pattern are installed at the bottom end of the suction cup body (100).

6. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each group of flexible pads (130) is composed of a number of flexible pads (130) arranged in an equidistant annular pattern, and the two groups of flexible pads (130) are arranged in an alternating pattern.

7. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup body (100) is provided with a plurality of through holes (140) in an equidistant annular shape, and the through holes (140) are located between the two groups of flexible pads (130).

8. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (400) is provided with four groups of pipe holes (410) in an equidistant and annular shape, and the first pipe (210) and the second pipe (310) respectively pass through the four groups of pipe holes (410).

9. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four connecting holes (420) are equidistantly provided in a circular pattern on the mounting plate (400), and connecting rods (110) pass through each of the four connecting holes (420).

10. The photovoltaic panel suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: Six mounting holes (430) are equidistantly provided in a circular pattern on the mounting plate (400), and the mounting plate (400) is connected to external equipment via the six mounting holes (430).

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