A safe and efficient wading surface photovoltaic panel transportation installation in place device and method of use

Abstract

The application discloses a safe and efficient water-surface photovoltaic panel transportation, installation and positioning device and a use method, and relates to the technical field of water-surface photovoltaic panels. The safe and efficient water-surface photovoltaic panel transportation, installation and positioning device is composed of a supporting system, a traction system, a storage system and a loading and unloading system. The safe and efficient water-surface photovoltaic panel transportation, installation and positioning device and the use method can effectively solve the water-surface transportation problem of photovoltaic panels in the construction process of a water-surface photovoltaic project at the present stage, reduce vibration in the transportation and positioning process, reduce damage to vulnerable components, and are simple in components, convenient to assemble, convenient for on-site quick installation and use, fast and efficient in transportation, capable of solving the problem that photovoltaic panels cannot be quickly and rapidly transported to an installation and positioning point due to a water-surface operation environment and photovoltaic supports, and capable of being realized through remote control. The device solves the safety problem of water-surface operation personnel and improves the on-site mechanized construction level.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photovoltaic panels for water-surface applications, specifically to a safe and efficient device and method for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels for water-surface applications. Background Technology

[0002] Photovoltaic power stations include centralized, distributed, tower, rooftop, and agricultural greenhouse types, but these are all ground-mounted photovoltaic power stations. As available land resources become increasingly scarce, developing water-based photovoltaic power stations will solve the problem of the site required for photovoltaic projects. Currently, the use of water surfaces mainly involves ponds, small lakes, and reservoirs.

[0003] The advantages of floating photovoltaic (PV) projects are: 1. They save land resources and have a smaller impact on the aquatic ecosystem. 2. They have high power generation efficiency; the relatively open terrain of the water surface effectively avoids the restriction of shading on the efficiency of PV modules, resulting in uniform solar irradiation and long sunshine hours. 3. Covering the modules reduces water evaporation, saving water resources. 4. The shading effect of the solar PV panels—part of the sunlight reaching the water surface—reduces photosynthesis and can inhibit algae growth. 5. Floating PV power stations have a unified structure, facilitating the installation and operation of solar tracking systems and significantly reducing the increased costs associated with ground-based PV power stations where each panel requires a dual-axis tracking system. 6. The modules are easy to clean.

[0004] One of the current challenges in constructing water-based photovoltaic (PV) panel projects lies in the transportation of materials, especially the transportation and placement of fragile PV panels on the water surface. PV panels constitute the largest proportion of all materials and are extremely susceptible to damage and scrapping. The quality of handling the transportation and installation of PV panels during the construction of water-based PV projects directly impacts the project's efficiency and cost. Therefore, this invention proposes a safe and efficient device for transporting and installing PV panels on water-based surfaces. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a safe and efficient device and method for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels on water surfaces. This solves a key challenge in current water-surface photovoltaic panel projects: the transportation of materials, especially the transportation and positioning of vulnerable components like photovoltaic panels on the water surface. Photovoltaic panels constitute the largest proportion of all materials and are extremely prone to damage and scrapping. Therefore, the quality of handling the transportation and installation of photovoltaic panels during the construction of water-surface photovoltaic projects directly impacts the project's efficiency and cost.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a safe and efficient device for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels on wading surfaces, which consists of four parts: a support system, a traction system, a storage system, and a loading and unloading system.

[0009] The support system, traction system, storage system and loading and unloading system work together to perform the functions of this device. Each system is easy to disassemble and install, and can be moved as a whole.

[0010] The support system consists of a fixed bracket with casters, a support rod, and a track-running steel strand. A hydraulic tensioning device is installed at one end of the steel strand to facilitate tensioning and fixing the steel strand.

[0011] The fixed bracket base with casters is equipped with four casters, which allows the device to be moved quickly and conveniently on site.

[0012] The track running steel strand is equipped with a hydraulic tensioning device at one end, which can quickly and effectively adjust the tension of the track running steel strand;

[0013] The traction system consists of a robotic arm, a traction wire rope, a wire rope coil, and a counterweight. The adjustment and stabilization of the device during displacement can be controlled by the robotic arm, and it can be operated remotely.

[0014] The robotic arm is a remote-controlled robotic arm, which is convenient to operate and easy to control and adjust.

[0015] The storage system consists of a track-operated overhead crane and storage containers. The overhead crane can move back and forth to a suitable position under the control of a remote control system.

[0016] The storage box is equipped with an adjustable system, which facilitates rapid adjustment of the height of the storage box in response to changes in environmental characteristics;

[0017] The loading and unloading system consists of a small overhead crane and a loading and unloading robotic arm. It can operate synchronously with the storage system under the control of the remote control system, or it can move freely on the overhead crane track to the loading, unloading and installation area.

[0018] The loading and unloading robotic arm is equipped with suction cups, which facilitate the picking and placing of photovoltaic panels. The suction cups have a flexible protective material on their surface to prevent damage to the photovoltaic panels.

[0019] A method for using a safe and efficient photovoltaic panel transportation, installation, and positioning device for wading surfaces, comprising the safe and efficient photovoltaic panel transportation, installation, and positioning device as described in claim 1, wherein the specific operation is as follows:

[0020] Step 1: Place the support system and mechanical traction arm of this device on both sides of the river channel and adjust them to the designated positions. Then, fix the universal rollers in place with the stop valve.

[0021] Step 2: Securely connect the support rods of this device to the mechanical traction arm;

[0022] Step 3: Place the steel wire ropeway on both sides and the traction rope in the corresponding positions by means of shipping or other means. At the same time, install and fix the traction steel wire rope coil, the cableway positioning steel and the cableway positioning anchoring steel.

[0023] Step 4: Securely fix the two cableway support system ends of this device with steel cable clamps, then install the two hydraulic anchoring devices in the corresponding positions shown in the diagram, and then start the hydraulic tensioning operation. After the steel cableway is tensioned to the value that meets the driving requirements, anchor it.

[0024] Step 5: Install the counterweight of this device in place and adjust the configured weight;

[0025] Step Six: Install the storage system of this device in place, and at the same time install the storage box control crane;

[0026] Step 7: Install the loading and unloading system of this device in place, and at the same time install the loading and unloading robotic arm control trolley;

[0027] Step 8: Debug the remote control of this device so that it can flexibly control the operation of the mechanical traction arm, the storage box control crane, the loading and unloading system robotic arm, and the control crane.

[0028] Step 9: Conduct comprehensive testing and commissioning of the device's operational performance. Construction work will commence once the actual requirements are met.

[0029] Step 10: Use the remote control to move the two overhead cranes to the photovoltaic panel stacking area, use the suction cups of the loading and unloading system to pick up the photovoltaic panels, and use the remote-controlled robotic arm and its controlled small overhead crane to load the photovoltaic panels into the storage box.

[0030] Step 11: Use the remote control system to synchronously move the two overhead cranes to the photovoltaic panel installation point, then move the cranes to place the photovoltaic panels at the installation point using the robotic arm and suction cups, until the photovoltaic panels for this line are installed.

[0031] Step 12: By synchronously moving this device to the next installation line, repeat steps 10 and 11 until all photovoltaic panels on the water surface are installed.

[0032] Note: The traction system of this device can effectively ensure the adjustment needs and stability of the device during the translation process caused by changes in the width of the two banks of the water.

[0033] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0034] This invention provides a safe and efficient device and method for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels on water-bound surfaces. It offers the following advantages:

[0035] This safe and efficient device and method for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels on water surfaces effectively solves the current challenges of transporting photovoltaic panels on water surfaces during construction in water-based photovoltaic projects. It reduces vibration during transportation and positioning, minimizing damage to vulnerable components. The device features simple components and easy assembly, facilitating rapid on-site installation and use. Its fast and efficient transportation solves the problem of photovoltaic panels not being able to quickly reach their installation sites due to the water surface working environment and photovoltaic support structures; this can be achieved through remote control. It also addresses the safety issues of construction personnel on water surfaces and improves the level of mechanized construction on site. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0037] In the diagram: 1. Universal roller (with stop valve, others same); 2. Bracket (two sets symmetrically arranged); 3. Support crossbar; 4. Wire ropeway; 5. Ropeway positioning steel; 6. Ropeway positioning and anchoring steel; 7. Hydraulic anchoring equipment (two units per set); 8. Support rods; 9. Mechanical traction arm; 10. Traction wire rope coil; 11. Traction rope; 12. Roller; 13. Counterweight; 14. Adjustable wire rope; 15. Storage box; 16. Storage box control crane; 17. Loading and unloading robotic arm control trolley; 18. Telescopic robotic arm; 19. Robotic arm movable pivot; 20. Mechanical suction cup; 21. Device control remote control. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 The present invention provides a technical solution: a safe and efficient device for transporting, installing and positioning photovoltaic panels on wading surfaces, which consists of four parts: a support system, a traction system, a storage system and a loading and unloading system;

[0040] The support system, traction system, storage system and loading and unloading system work together to perform the functions of this device. Each system is easy to disassemble and install, and can be moved as a whole.

[0041] The support system consists of a fixed bracket with casters, a support rod, and a track-running steel strand. A hydraulic tensioning device is installed at one end of the steel strand to facilitate tensioning and fixing the steel strand.

[0042] The fixed bracket base with casters is equipped with four casters, which allows the device to be moved quickly and conveniently on site.

[0043] The track running steel strand is equipped with a hydraulic tensioning device at one end, which can quickly and effectively adjust the tension of the track running steel strand;

[0044] The traction system consists of a robotic arm, a traction wire rope, a wire rope coil, and a counterweight. The adjustment and stabilization of the device during displacement can be controlled by the robotic arm, and it can be operated remotely.

[0045] The robotic arm is a remote-controlled robotic arm, which is convenient to operate and easy to control and adjust.

[0046] The storage system consists of a track-operated overhead crane and storage containers. The overhead crane can move back and forth to a suitable position under the control of a remote control system.

[0047] The storage box is equipped with an adjustable system, which facilitates rapid adjustment of the height of the storage box in response to changes in environmental characteristics;

[0048] The loading and unloading system consists of a small overhead crane and a loading and unloading robotic arm. It can operate synchronously with the storage system under the control of the remote control system, or it can move freely on the overhead crane track to the loading, unloading and installation area.

[0049] The loading and unloading robotic arm is equipped with suction cups, which facilitate the picking and placing of photovoltaic panels. The suction cups have a flexible protective material on their surface to prevent damage to the photovoltaic panels.

[0050] This device consists of a support system, a traction system, a storage system, and a loading / unloading system. The support system comprises a fixed bracket with casters, support rods, and a track-running steel strand. A hydraulic tensioning device is installed at one end of the steel strand for easy tensioning and fixing. The traction system is controlled by a remotely operated robotic arm for adjustment and stabilization during device movement. It includes a traction steel wire rope and a wire rope coil, with an adjustable counterweight system at the other end. The storage system consists of a track-running overhead crane and an adjustable storage container. The overhead crane can move forward and backward to the desired position under remote control. The loading / unloading system consists of an independently operating small overhead crane and a robotic arm equipped with suction cups. It can move synchronously with the storage system under remote control or freely move along the crane track to the loading / unloading and installation area, enabling the device to transport and install photovoltaic panels on water-covered surfaces.

[0051] A method for using a safe and efficient photovoltaic panel transportation, installation, and positioning device for wading surfaces, characterized in that it includes the safe and efficient photovoltaic panel transportation, installation, and positioning device as described in claim 1, and the specific operation is as follows:

[0052] Step 1: Place the support system (1, 2 and 3) and mechanical traction arm 9 on both sides of the river channel and adjust them to the designated positions. Then, fix the universal rollers in place.

[0053] Step 2: Securely connect the support rod 8 of this device to the mechanical traction arm 9;

[0054] Step 3: The steel wire ropeway of this device is placed in the corresponding positions by means of shipping or other means, and the traction steel wire rope coil 10, the cableway positioning steel 5 and the cableway positioning anchoring steel 6 are installed and fixed at the same time.

[0055] Step 4: Securely fix the two cableway support system ends of this device with steel cable clamps, then install the two hydraulic anchoring devices 7 in the corresponding positions shown in the diagram, and then start the hydraulic tensioning operation. After the steel cableway is tensioned to the value that meets the driving requirements, anchor it.

[0056] Step 5: Install the counterweight 13 of this device in place and adjust the configured weight;

[0057] Step 6: Install the storage systems 14 and 15 of this device in place, and at the same time install the storage box control crane 16;

[0058] Step 7: Install the loading and unloading systems 18, 19 and 20 of this device in place, and at the same time install the loading and unloading robotic arm control trolley 17;

[0059] Step 8: Debug the remote control of this device so that it can flexibly control the operation of the mechanical traction arm 9, the storage box control crane 16, the loading and unloading system robotic arms (18, 19) and the control crane 17.

[0060] Step 9: Conduct comprehensive testing and commissioning of the device's operational performance. Construction work will commence once the actual requirements are met.

[0061] Step 10: Using this remote control, move the two overhead cranes (16, 17) to the photovoltaic panel stacking area, use the suction cup 20 of the loading and unloading system to pick up the photovoltaic panels, and use the remote-controlled robotic arm (18, 19) and its control small overhead crane 17 to load the photovoltaic panels into the storage box 15.

[0062] Step 11: Use the remote control system to synchronously move the two overhead cranes (16, 17) to the photovoltaic panel installation point, then move overhead crane 17 to place the photovoltaic panel at the installation point using the robotic arm (18, 19) and suction cup 20, until the photovoltaic panel installation of this line is completed;

[0063] Step 12: By synchronously moving this device to the next installation line, repeat steps 10 and 11 until all photovoltaic panels on the water surface are installed.

[0064] Note: The traction system of this device can effectively ensure the adjustment needs and stability of the device during the translation process caused by changes in the width of the two banks of the water.

[0065] In summary, this safe and efficient water-based photovoltaic panel transportation, installation, and positioning device and its usage method effectively solve the current challenges of transporting photovoltaic panels on water during the construction of water-based photovoltaic projects. It reduces vibration during transportation and positioning, minimizing damage to vulnerable components. The device features simple components and easy assembly, facilitating rapid on-site installation and use. Its fast and efficient transportation solves the problem of photovoltaic panels not being able to quickly reach their installation sites due to the water-based working environment and photovoltaic support structures; this can be achieved through remote control. It also addresses the safety issues of construction personnel on water-based work surfaces and improves the level of mechanized construction on site.

[0066] This invention patent designs a method for transporting and installing photovoltaic materials on construction sites in water-related areas (especially rivers and ponds with a width of less than 100m). It solves the problem of transporting and installing materials, especially vulnerable components such as photovoltaic panels, in photovoltaic projects in special construction areas such as water-related areas. It not only solves the safety problems in the transportation process, but also makes it efficient and convenient.

[0067] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0068] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A safe and efficient device for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels on wading surfaces, characterized in that: The device consists of four parts: a support system, a traction system, a storage system, and a loading and unloading system. The support system, traction system, storage system and loading and unloading system work together to perform the functions of this device. Each system is easy to disassemble and install, and can be moved as a whole. The support system consists of a fixed bracket with casters, a support rod, and a track-running steel strand. A hydraulic tensioning device is installed at one end of the steel strand to facilitate tensioning and fixing the steel strand. The fixed bracket base with casters is equipped with four casters, which allows the device to be moved quickly and conveniently on site. The track running steel strand is equipped with a hydraulic tensioning device at one end, which can quickly and effectively adjust the tension of the track running steel strand; The traction system consists of a robotic arm, a traction wire rope, a wire rope coil, and a counterweight. The adjustment and stabilization of the device during displacement can be controlled by the robotic arm, and it can be operated remotely. The robotic arm is a remote-controlled robotic arm, which is convenient to operate and easy to control and adjust. The storage system consists of a track-operated overhead crane and storage containers. The overhead crane can move back and forth to a suitable position under the control of a remote control system. The storage box is equipped with an adjustable system, which facilitates rapid adjustment of the height of the storage box in response to changes in environmental characteristics; The loading and unloading system consists of a small overhead crane and a loading and unloading robotic arm. It can operate synchronously with the storage system under the control of the remote control system, or it can move freely on the overhead crane track to the loading, unloading and installation area. The loading and unloading robotic arm is equipped with suction cups, which facilitate the picking and placing of photovoltaic panels. The suction cups have a flexible protective material on their surface to prevent damage to the photovoltaic panels.

2. A method for using a safe and efficient device for transporting, installing, and positioning photovoltaic panels on wading surfaces, characterized in that: The safe and efficient photovoltaic panel transportation, installation, and positioning device for wading surfaces as described in claim 1 is operated as follows: Step 1: Place the support system and mechanical traction arm (9) of this device on both sides of the river channel and adjust them to the designated positions. Then, fix the universal rollers in place. Step 2: Securely connect the support rod (8) of this device to the mechanical traction arm (9); Step 3: The steel wire ropeway of this device is placed in the corresponding positions by means of shipping or other means, and the traction steel wire rope coil (10), the cableway positioning steel (5) and the cableway positioning anchoring steel (6) are installed and fixed at the same time. Step 4: Securely fix the two cableway support system ends of this device with steel cable clamps, then install the two hydraulic anchoring devices (7) in the corresponding positions shown in the figure, and then start the hydraulic tensioning operation. After the steel wire cableway is tensioned to meet the driving requirements, anchor it. Step 5: Install the counterweight (13) of this device in place and adjust the weight accordingly; Step 6: Install the storage system of this device in place, and at the same time install the storage box control crane (16); Step 7: Install the loading and unloading system of this device in place, and at the same time install the loading and unloading robotic arm control trolley (17); Step 8: Debug the remote control of this device so that it can flexibly control the operation of the mechanical traction arm (9), the storage box control crane (16), the loading and unloading system mechanical arm and control small crane (17); Step 9: Conduct comprehensive testing and commissioning of the device's operational performance. Construction work will commence once the actual requirements are met. Step 10: Use the remote control to move the two overhead cranes to the photovoltaic panel stacking area, use the suction cup (20) of the loading and unloading system to extract the photovoltaic panels, and use the remote control robotic arm and its controlled small overhead crane (17) to load the photovoltaic panels into the storage box (15). Step 11: Use the remote control system to synchronously move the two overhead cranes to the photovoltaic panel installation point, then run the overhead crane (17) and use the robotic arm and suction cup (20) to place the photovoltaic panel at the installation point until the photovoltaic panel installation of this line is completed; Step 12: By synchronously moving this device to the next installation line, repeat steps 10 and 11 until all photovoltaic panels on the water surface are installed. Note: The traction system of this device can effectively ensure the adjustment needs and stability of the device during the translation process caused by changes in the width of the two banks of the water.

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