Photovoltaic module conveying apparatus and method

Abstract

The present application relates to power photovoltaic module installation equipment technical field, specifically disclose a kind of photovoltaic module conveying device and method, including flow frame transport mechanism, anti-inversion mechanism and rotary discharging mechanism;The flow frame transport mechanism is obliquely arranged, and the lower end of the flow frame transport mechanism is lapped at the bottom of anti-inversion mechanism, and the lower end of the flow frame transport mechanism is provided with lower baffle;The flow frame transport mechanism is used to convey photovoltaic module to anti-inversion mechanism;The anti-inversion mechanism is used to block the photovoltaic module of the end of flow frame transport mechanism and separate photovoltaic module piece by piece;The rotary discharging mechanism is used to grab the single photovoltaic module separated by the anti-inversion mechanism, and the photovoltaic module grabbed is placed above steel strand by rotating.The present application can realize the transportation of photovoltaic module and place photovoltaic module piece by piece on steel strand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photovoltaic module installation equipment technology, and specifically to a photovoltaic module conveying device and method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of photovoltaic power generation, centralized installations of photovoltaic panels with large areas are gradually increasing. Manual installation is inefficient and no longer suitable. Therefore, the installation of centralized photovoltaic modules usually adopts automated installation.

[0003] A crucial step in the automated installation of photovoltaic (PV) modules is the PV module conveying and arrangement. PV module conveying involves removing the stacked PV modules from their packaging and transporting them to one end of a steel strand conveyor system for arrangement. PV module arrangement involves automatically conveying individual PV modules to designated positions using the steel strand conveyor system. This process involves conveying PV modules one by one sequentially from one end of the system to the other end until a row of PV modules is arranged, before moving on to the next row.

[0004] The function of photovoltaic module conveying is to transport photovoltaic modules stacked in the packaging box to one end of the steel strand conveying system, and to place photovoltaic modules one by one at one end of the steel strand conveying system. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a photovoltaic module conveying device and method, which realizes the transportation of photovoltaic modules and the placement of photovoltaic modules one by one on a steel strand.

[0006] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A photovoltaic module conveying device includes a flow rack transport mechanism, an anti-tipping mechanism, and a rotating unloading mechanism;

[0008] The gravity transport mechanism is inclined, with its lower end resting on the bottom of the anti-tipping mechanism, and a lower baffle is provided at the lower end of the gravity transport mechanism; the gravity transport mechanism is used to transport photovoltaic modules to the anti-tipping mechanism.

[0009] The anti-tipping mechanism is used to block the photovoltaic modules at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism and separate the photovoltaic modules one by one;

[0010] The rotating feeding mechanism is used to grab the single photovoltaic module separated by the anti-tipping mechanism, and rotates it to place the grabbed photovoltaic module above the steel strand.

[0011] The flow rack transport mechanism of the present invention is used to transport photovoltaic modules to the anti-tipping mechanism and block the lower part of the photovoltaic modules. The anti-tipping mechanism is used to block the photovoltaic modules at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism and separate the photovoltaic modules one by one. The rotating feeding mechanism realizes the flipping of the vertically arranged photovoltaic modules, which can flip the photovoltaic modules above the steel strand, and finally let the photovoltaic modules fall on the steel strand for transport and arrangement.

[0012] Furthermore, the flow rack transport mechanism includes a flow rack, which transports the photovoltaic modules on it to the anti-tipping mechanism by self-sliding. A lower baffle is provided at the lower end of the flow rack, the lower baffle is perpendicular to the upper surface of the flow rack, and the top of the lower baffle protrudes from the upper surface of the flow rack.

[0013] Furthermore, the anti-tipping mechanism includes an anti-tipping frame, an upper baffle, a downward telescopic assembly, a rotation limit assembly, and a separation mechanism;

[0014] The anti-tipping frame has a central through-hole for the photovoltaic module to pass through, and the bottom of the anti-tipping frame is used to connect to the flow frame transport mechanism.

[0015] The upper baffle is located on the front side of the top of the anti-tipping frame, and the upper baffle is used to block the upper part of the photovoltaic module passing through the anti-tipping frame;

[0016] The separation mechanism is located at the bottom of the anti-tipping frame and is used to remove the first photovoltaic module on the flow rack transport mechanism from the flow rack transport mechanism, so that the lower baffle no longer obstructs the first photovoltaic module;

[0017] The rotation limiting component is located on the front side of the upper baffle and is used to block the photovoltaic module located on the front side of the upper baffle. It can also be rotated to remove the obstruction to the photovoltaic module.

[0018] The downward pressing telescopic component is located on the rear side of the upper baffle; the downward pressing telescopic component is used to press out the first photovoltaic module blocked by the rear side of the upper baffle into the gap between the front side of the upper baffle and the rotation limiting component.

[0019] The anti-tipping mechanism described in this invention can limit the photovoltaic modules transported to the tilting mechanism to prevent them from tipping over, so that the photovoltaic modules can be picked up one by one by the rotating feeding mechanism and tilted to a horizontal position (above the steel strand or parallel to the steel strand).

[0020] The term "front side" in this invention refers to the area at the forefront of the photovoltaic module's transport direction. The term "first photovoltaic module" is relative and does not specifically refer to any particular photovoltaic module. It refers to the photovoltaic module at the very front of all photovoltaic modules located at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism, specifically the one whose upper and lower parts are blocked by an upper baffle and a lower baffle, respectively.

[0021] In this invention, when the photovoltaic modules are transported to the front (lower end) of the flow conveyor mechanism, the lower part of the photovoltaic modules is blocked by the lower baffle at the end of the flow conveyor mechanism, and the upper part is blocked by the upper baffle on the anti-tipping mechanism. This achieves the positioning and blocking of the photovoltaic modules located at the anti-tipping mechanism. At this time, a batch of photovoltaic modules are continuously and tightly attached together. However, flipping photovoltaic modules requires flipping them one by one. Therefore, before flipping, the first photovoltaic module needs to be separated from the subsequent photovoltaic modules. After separation, the first photovoltaic module loses the obstruction of the lower and upper baffles and is blocked by the rotation limiting component, thereby achieving the separation and blocking of the photovoltaic module. When the rotation limiting component loses its obstruction of the photovoltaic module through rotation, the photovoltaic module can be clamped by the rotation feeding mechanism and laid down to a horizontal position.

[0022] Furthermore, the separation mechanism includes a panel clamp, a top support lever, a horizontal movement assembly, a lifting mechanism, a support ear plate, and a fixed base frame;

[0023] The supporting ear plate is mounted on the fixed base frame via a horizontal moving assembly;

[0024] The horizontal movement component is used to drive the support ear plate to reciprocate along the horizontal direction on the fixed base frame;

[0025] The top support lever is rotatably connected to the support ear plate;

[0026] The panel clamp is located at the top of one end of the top support lever, and the panel clamp is used to support the bottom of the photovoltaic module during the process of separating the photovoltaic module;

[0027] The lifting mechanism is movably connected to the other end of the top support lever; the panel clamp is moved up and down by the lifting mechanism.

[0028] The lever-type photovoltaic module separation and conveying device of the present invention is used to separate the first photovoltaic module and the second photovoltaic module, thereby separating multiple photovoltaic modules that are closely attached to each other after the whole box of modules is unpacked during the module conveying process, and transporting the first photovoltaic module to the clamping position to wait for the rotating feeding mechanism to clamp it.

[0029] The lever-type photovoltaic module separation and conveying device of the present invention uses the lever principle. The position where the top support lever is rotatably connected to the support ear plate is the fulcrum. Under the lifting action of the lifting mechanism, the two ends of the top support lever can be displaced up and down, thereby enabling the panel clamp to be displaced up and down. The panel clamp is lifted and pulled down by the up and down displacement. With the forward and backward movement of the horizontal moving component, the first photovoltaic module can cross the front block and enter the clamping position, waiting for the rotary feeding mechanism to clamp it, thus achieving separation from the second photovoltaic module (subsequent photovoltaic modules).

[0030] Furthermore, mounting blocks are provided on both sides of the top of the anti-tipping frame; the upper baffle and the rotation limiting component are both mounted on the mounting blocks, and the downward pressing telescopic component is mounted on the upper baffle or on the mounting blocks.

[0031] Furthermore, guide plates are provided on both sides of the anti-tipping frame, which are used to guide the photovoltaic modules conveyed on the flow rack transport mechanism through the anti-tipping frame.

[0032] The guide plate not only guides the photovoltaic modules conveyed on the flow rack transport mechanism through the anti-tipping frame, but also limits the two sides of the photovoltaic modules at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism to prevent the photovoltaic modules from tipping over from the sides of the transport direction of the flow rack transport mechanism.

[0033] Furthermore, the bottom and top of the anti-tipping frame are respectively provided with a tightening mechanism and a pressing mechanism; the pressing mechanism and the tightening mechanism are respectively used to apply downward pressure and upward thrust to the top and bottom of the photovoltaic module.

[0034] Furthermore, the rotary feeding mechanism includes a rotary frame, a gripper, and a rotary drive mechanism;

[0035] The rotating frame has a central through-hole for the photovoltaic module to pass through, and the rotating frame is connected to a rotating drive mechanism to achieve rotation.

[0036] The gripping component is mounted on the rotating frame and is used to grip the single photovoltaic module separated by the anti-tipping mechanism;

[0037] When the rotating frame rotates to be parallel with the anti-tipping mechanism, the gripper grips the photovoltaic module; when the rotating frame rotates to be above the steel strand, the gripper releases the photovoltaic module.

[0038] Furthermore, a first adjustment mechanism is provided at the bottom of the flow rack transport mechanism. The length of the first adjustment mechanism is adjustable, and the tilt angle of the flow rack transport mechanism is adjusted by adjusting the length of the first adjustment mechanism.

[0039] One end of the steel strand is mounted on a fixed bracket, which includes a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket. The bottom of both the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket is provided with a second adjustment mechanism. The length of the second adjustment mechanism is adjustable, and the tilt angle of the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket is adjusted by adjusting the length of the second adjustment mechanism.

[0040] The conveying method based on a photovoltaic module conveying device includes the following steps:

[0041] S1. Multiple photovoltaic modules, bound together with straps, are placed on a flow rack transport mechanism, and are vertically aligned on the photovoltaic module flow rack transport mechanism; the multiple bound photovoltaic modules slide down the flow rack transport mechanism until they are in contact with the photovoltaic module at the front end, or the multiple bound photovoltaic modules slide down the flow rack transport mechanism to the end of the flow rack transport mechanism, so that the upper and lower parts of the first photovoltaic module are blocked by the anti-tipping mechanism and the lower baffle respectively;

[0042] S2. Remove the straps;

[0043] S3. The anti-tipping mechanism removes the first photovoltaic module from the end of the flow rack transport mechanism, separating the first photovoltaic module from the following photovoltaic modules. At this time, the anti-tipping mechanism blocks the upper part of the photovoltaic module.

[0044] S4. The rotating feeding mechanism grabs the first photovoltaic module separated by the anti-tipping mechanism and rotates it to place the grabbed photovoltaic module above the steel strand.

[0045] S5. The rotating feeding mechanism releases the photovoltaic modules, allowing them to fall onto the steel strands for conveying and arrangement.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0047] 1. The photovoltaic module conveying device of the present invention includes a gravity conveyor mechanism, an anti-tipping mechanism, and a rotating feeding mechanism; the gravity conveyor mechanism is used to convey the photovoltaic modules to the anti-tipping mechanism and block the lower part of the photovoltaic modules; the anti-tipping mechanism is used to block the photovoltaic modules at the end of the gravity conveyor mechanism and separate the photovoltaic modules one by one; the rotating feeding mechanism realizes the flipping of the vertically arranged photovoltaic modules, realizing the transportation of photovoltaic modules and placing the photovoltaic modules one by one on the steel strand, that is, the present invention realizes the automatic transportation, separation and flipping of photovoltaic modules.

[0048] 2. The upper baffle on the top of the anti-tipping frame and the lower baffle on the flow rack transport mechanism of the present invention respectively block the upper and lower parts of the first photovoltaic module, preventing the first photovoltaic module from tipping over at the lower end of the flow rack transport mechanism. At the same time, under the blocking effect of the first photovoltaic module, subsequent photovoltaic modules are also blocked at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism, realizing the positioning and blocking of the photovoltaic module at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism. The rotation limiting component can block the first photovoltaic module after it is separated, so that the first photovoltaic module can be clamped by the rotating feeding mechanism and laid down to a horizontal position. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of embodiments of the invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0050] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the photovoltaic module conveying device of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of placing bundles of photovoltaic modules on the flow rack transport mechanism of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bundled photovoltaic modules after the straps have been removed from the flow rack transport mechanism of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-tipping mechanism of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the upper baffle, the lower pressing telescopic assembly, and the rotating clamping assembly of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the separation mechanism of the present invention.

[0056] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0057] 1-Gravity conveyor mechanism; 2-Anti-tipping mechanism; 3-Rotating unloading mechanism; 4-First mounting bracket; 5-Second mounting bracket; 6-First adjusting mechanism; 7-Second adjusting mechanism; 8-Steel strand; 11-Gravity conveyor; 12-Lower baffle; 21-Anti-tipping frame; 22-Downward telescopic component; 23-Rotating limit component; 24-Guide plate; 25-Tightening mechanism; 26-Connecting plate; 27-Separation mechanism; 28-Pressure mechanism; 29-Upper baffle; 210-Mounting block; 31-Rotating frame; 32-Gripper; 33-Rotating drive mechanism; 271-Panel clamp; 272-Top support lever; 273-Horizontal drive mechanism; 274-Lifting mechanism; 275-Support ear plate; 276-Guide rail; 277-Slider; 278-Upper fixing plate; 279-Lower fixing plate; 100-Photovoltaic module; 200-Binding strap. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0059] Example 1:

[0060] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a photovoltaic module conveying device includes a gravity conveyor mechanism 1, an anti-tipping mechanism 2, and a rotating unloading mechanism 3.

[0061] The flow rack transport mechanism 1 is inclined, with its lower end overlapping the bottom of the anti-tipping mechanism 2. A lower baffle 12 is provided at the lower end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1. The flow rack transport mechanism 1 is used to transport the photovoltaic module 100 to the anti-tipping mechanism 2. Specifically, the flow rack transport mechanism 1 includes a flow rack 11, which transports the photovoltaic module 100 on it to the anti-tipping mechanism 2 by a self-sliding method. The self-sliding flow rack 11 is existing technology. A lower baffle 12 is provided at the lower end of the flow rack 11. The lower baffle 12 is perpendicular to the upper surface of the flow rack 11, and the top of the lower baffle 12 protrudes from the upper surface of the flow rack 11.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, to facilitate adjustment of the tilt angle of the flow rack transport mechanism 1, a first adjustment mechanism 6 is provided at the bottom of the flow rack 11. The length of the first adjustment mechanism 6 is adjustable. The tilt angle of the flow rack transport mechanism 1 is adjusted by adjusting the length of the first adjustment mechanism 6. The first adjustment mechanism 6 can be a cylinder, or the first adjustment mechanism 6 can be adjusted by a thread. Specifically, it can include a double-ended threaded column with opposite threads at both ends and sleeves threaded to both ends. By rotating the double-ended threaded column, the two sleeves can be brought closer together or moved away from each other, thereby adjusting the length of the first adjustment mechanism 6.

[0063] The anti-tipping mechanism 2 is used to block the photovoltaic module 100 at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1 and separate the photovoltaic module 100 piece by piece.

[0064] One specific implementation structure of the anti-tipping mechanism 2 is as follows:

[0065] The anti-tipping mechanism 2 includes an anti-tipping frame 21, an upper baffle 29, a downward pressing telescopic component 22, a rotation limiting component 23, and a separation mechanism 27;

[0066] An anti-tipping frame 21 is used to install other components of the anti-tipping mechanism and to allow passage of the photovoltaic module 100. The anti-tipping frame 21 has a central through-hole for passage of the photovoltaic module 100, and its bottom is used to connect to the flow frame transport mechanism 1. Figure 4 As shown, the anti-tipping frame 21 can specifically be a rectangular frame whose shape is adapted to the shape of the photovoltaic module 100, and the size of the rectangular through hole inside the rectangular frame is larger than that of the photovoltaic module 100.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, to facilitate the connection of the flow rack transport mechanism 1, two connecting plates 26 are provided at the bottom of the rectangular frame. The connecting plates 26 can be L-shaped plates. The vertical section of the L-shaped plate is connected to the side wall of the bottom long side of the rectangular frame, and the horizontal section of the L-shaped plate is flush with the upper end face of the bottom long side of the rectangular frame. The lower end face of the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1 overlaps with the upper end face of the connecting plate 26.

[0068] An upper baffle 29 is disposed on the front side of the top of the anti-tipping frame 21. The upper baffle 29 is used to block the upper part of the photovoltaic module 100 passing through the anti-tipping frame 21. The distance between the upper baffle 29 and the lower baffle 12 at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1 in the transport direction of the photovoltaic module 100 is zero. The upper baffle 29 can be disposed directly above the lower baffle 12, or it can be disposed as follows: Figure 4 As shown, upper baffles 29 are provided on both sides of the top of the anti-tipping frame 21, and the two upper baffles 29 are located on both sides of the lower baffle 12.

[0069] In a specific case, in order to realize that the upper baffle 29 is set on the front side of the top of the anti-tipping frame 21, when the anti-tipping frame 21 is a rectangular frame, mounting blocks 210 are provided on both sides of the top of the anti-tipping frame 21; the upper baffle 29 and the rotation limiting component 23 are both mounted on the mounting blocks 210; the mounting blocks 210 are set perpendicular to the top side wall of the anti-tipping frame 21, and the upper baffle 29 and the rotation limiting component 23 can be installed at the end of the mounting block 210 away from the top of the anti-tipping frame 21.

[0070] The separation mechanism 27 is located at the bottom of the anti-tipping frame 21 and is used to remove the first photovoltaic module 100 from the flow rack transport mechanism 1, so that the lower baffle 12 no longer obstructs and separates the first photovoltaic module 100. Figure 6 As shown, one specific implementation structure of mechanism 27 is as follows:

[0071] The separation mechanism 27 includes a panel clamp 271, a top support lever 272, a horizontal movement assembly, a lifting mechanism 274, a support ear plate 275, and a fixed base frame.

[0072] A fixed base frame is used to mount the separation mechanism 27 on the bottom crossbar of the anti-tipping frame 21. One possible implementation of the fixed base frame is as follows:

[0073] The fixed base frame includes an upper fixed plate 278 and a lower fixed plate 279; the upper fixed plate 278 and the lower fixed plate 279 are connected by bolts. In use, the upper fixed plate 278 and the lower fixed plate 279 are respectively placed at the upper and lower ends of the bottom crossbar of the anti-tipping frame 21. Figure 6 As shown, four bolts are used to fit the fixing plate 278 and the lower fixing plate 279 onto the bottom crossbar of the anti-tipping frame 21, which facilitates disassembly and adjustment of position. In use, a set of separation mechanism 27 is installed on each side of the anti-tipping frame 21 for coordinated use.

[0074] The top support lever 272 is rotatably connected to the support ear plate 275.

[0075] The support ear plate 275 is mounted on the fixed base frame via a horizontally moving assembly; the support ear plate 275 is used to mount the top support lever 272 and enables the top support lever 272 to operate using the lever principle. One structure of the support ear plate 275 is as follows:

[0076] The supporting ear plate 275 includes a fixed base plate for connecting to the horizontal moving component. Two upright plates are symmetrically arranged on the fixed base plate. The top support lever 272 is rotatably connected to the two upright plates through a first pin, which serves as the fulcrum of the lever. When the top support lever 272 is in a horizontal state, there is a certain distance between the lower end face of the top support lever 272 and the upper end face of the fixed base plate to ensure that the top support lever 272 can move up and down at both ends of the first pin.

[0077] The horizontal movement assembly is used to drive the support ear plate 275 to reciprocate horizontally on the fixed base frame. One configuration of the horizontal movement assembly is as follows:

[0078] The horizontal movement assembly includes a horizontal drive mechanism 273, a guide rail 276, and a slider 277. The guide rail 276 is mounted on a fixed base, and the slider 277 is slidably disposed on the guide rail 276. The horizontal drive mechanism 273 is used to drive the slider 277 to slide on the guide rail 276. The top support lever 272 is rotatably connected to the support ear plate 275. The horizontal drive mechanism 273 can specifically be a cylinder. The horizontal drive mechanism 273 can be mounted on an upper fixed plate 278.

[0079] A panel clamp 271 is disposed at the top of one end of the top support lever 272. The panel clamp 271 is used to support the bottom of the photovoltaic module 100 during the separation of the photovoltaic module 100. Specifically, the panel clamp 271 can be connected to the top support lever 272 by bolts. In order to achieve the supporting and blocking effect of the panel clamp 271 on the photovoltaic module 100, a preferred structure of the panel clamp 271 is as follows:

[0080] The panel clamp 271 includes a bottom support plate, and a vertical baffle is provided on the front side of the bottom support plate. In use, the bottom support plate is used to support the bottom of the photovoltaic module 100; the vertical baffle is located on the front side of the first photovoltaic module 100 and is used to block the first photovoltaic module 100.

[0081] To improve the stability of the panel clamp 271 in supporting and blocking the first photovoltaic module 100 during the separation and transportation process, when the top support lever 272 is in a horizontal state, the upper surface of the bottom support plate is inclined, wherein the end of the bottom support plate connected to the vertical baffle is the lower end; so that when the panel clamp 271 lifts the photovoltaic module 100 upward, the bottom support plate is in a horizontal state or maintains its previous inclined state, ensuring the blocking effect of the vertical baffle on the photovoltaic module 100 during the lifting and moving process, thereby improving the stability of the panel clamp 271 in supporting the first photovoltaic module 100 during the entire separation process.

[0082] The lifting mechanism 274 is movably connected to the other end of the top support lever 272, specifically through a hinged or rotating connection; the vertical displacement of the panel clamp 271 is achieved by lifting the lifting mechanism 274. A preferred structure of the lifting mechanism 274 is as follows:

[0083] The lifting mechanism 274 is a cylinder. The telescopic end of the lifting mechanism 274 is set upward, and a U-shaped plate is provided at the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism 274. The bottom of the U-shaped plate is connected to the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism 274. The two side walls of the U-shaped plate are rotatably connected to the other end of the top support lever 272 through a second pin.

[0084] The rotation limiting component 23 is disposed on the front side of the upper baffle 29 to block the photovoltaic module 100 located on the front side of the upper baffle 29, and can be rotated to remove its obstruction of the photovoltaic module 100. One specific implementation structure of the rotation limiting component 23 is as follows:

[0085] The rotation limiting assembly 23 includes a rotating part and a blocking part. One end of the rotating part is connected to the anti-tipping frame 21, specifically, it can be rotatably connected to the end of the mounting block 210. The other end is connected to the blocking part, which is located on the front side of the upper baffle 29. The two parts can be staggered, meaning the blocking part does not have to be directly in front of the upper baffle 29. Figure 5 As shown, there is a gap between the blocking part and the upper baffle 29 in the transport direction of the photovoltaic module 100, which can accommodate at least one photovoltaic module 100; when the blocking part is rotated to the vertical position, it blocks the upper part of the photovoltaic module 100; when the blocking part is rotated to the horizontal position, it allows the photovoltaic module 100 to pass through; the specific shape of the blocking part can be a long strip, and the rotating part can be driven by a motor or a rotary cylinder.

[0086] The downward-pressing telescopic component 22 is disposed on the rear side of the upper baffle 29; the downward-pressing telescopic component 22 is used to press out the first photovoltaic module 100 blocked by the rear side of the upper baffle 29 into the gap between the front side of the upper baffle 29 and the rotation limiting component 23. Specifically, the downward-pressing telescopic component 22 can be installed on the inner side wall of the upper baffle 29, which specifically refers to the side opposite to the mounting block 210; the downward-pressing telescopic component 22 can also be directly installed on the mounting block 210, and the downward-pressing telescopic component 22 can specifically be a cylinder, with the telescopic end of the cylinder facing downward.

[0087] The rotating feeding mechanism 3 is used to grab the single photovoltaic module 100 separated by the anti-tipping mechanism 2, and rotates it to position the grabbed photovoltaic module 100 above the steel strand 8. One specific structure of the rotating feeding mechanism 3 is as follows:

[0088] The rotary feeding mechanism 3 includes a rotary frame 31, a gripper 32, and a rotary drive mechanism 33;

[0089] The rotating frame 31 has a central through hole for the photovoltaic module 100 to pass through. The rotating frame 31 is connected to the rotating drive mechanism 33 and the rotation is realized by the rotating drive mechanism 33. The gripping member 32 is disposed on the rotating frame 31 and is used to grip the single photovoltaic module 11 separated by the anti-tipping mechanism 2.

[0090] When the rotating frame 31 rotates to be parallel to the anti-tipping mechanism 2, the gripper 32 grips the photovoltaic module 11; when the rotating frame 31 rotates above the steel strand 8, the gripper 32 releases the photovoltaic module 11.

[0091] In a specific case, such as Figure 1 As shown: The rotating frame 31 is a rectangular frame, the size of which is larger than the size of the photovoltaic module 100. The bottom and two ends of the rectangular frame are connected to the rotating shaft. Specifically, the short sides of the two ends of the rectangular frame have extensions, which are fixed to the two ends of the rotating shaft. The rotating drive mechanism 33 is a motor, which drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the rotating frame 31. The bottom of the rectangular frame specifically refers to the bottom of the rotating frame 31 when it is rotated to the same level as the anti-tipping frame 21. Multiple gripping elements 32 are provided on the two long sides of the rectangular frame. The gripping elements 32 are cylinders. During gripping, the gripping elements 32 on the top and bottom long sides of the rectangular frame press against the top and bottom of the photovoltaic module 100 respectively to achieve gripping.

[0092] In practical use, one end of the steel strand 8 is installed on a fixed bracket, which includes a first mounting bracket 4 and a second mounting bracket 5. The bottom of the first mounting bracket 4 and the second mounting bracket 5 are provided with a second adjustment mechanism 7. The length of the second adjustment mechanism 7 is adjustable, and the tilt angle of the first mounting bracket 4 and the second mounting bracket 5 is adjusted by adjusting the length of the second adjustment mechanism 7. The structure of the second adjustment mechanism 7 is the same as that of the first adjustment mechanism 6.

[0093] In a preferred embodiment, guide plates 24 are provided on both sides of the anti-tipping frame 21, and the guide plates 24 are used to guide the photovoltaic modules 100 conveyed on the flow rack transport mechanism 1 through the anti-tipping frame 21.

[0094] In one specific implementation, the guide plate 24 includes an inlet section and a fixed section;

[0095] The fixed section is set on the inner side wall of the anti-tipping frame 21, and the length direction of the fixed section is consistent with the transportation direction of the photovoltaic module 100. One end of the entrance section is connected to the fixed section, and the entrance section has an angle with the transportation direction of the photovoltaic module 100, so that the horizontal distance between the guide plates 24 on both sides of the anti-tipping frame 21 gradually decreases from one end of the entrance to the other end at the fixed section, that is, the entrance of the guide plate 24 has a horn structure.

[0096] The guide plate 24 described in this embodiment can prevent the photovoltaic module 100 from shifting to both sides during the sliding process at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1. The guide plate 24 is installed on both sides of the anti-tipping frame 21. The front end of the guide plate 24 is parallel to the side of the photovoltaic module 100, and the rear end is offset outward at a certain angle to ensure that the photovoltaic module 100 that has shifted too much at the rear end can be gradually guided to a suitable position.

[0097] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom and top of the anti-tipping frame 21 are respectively provided with a tightening mechanism 25 and a pressing mechanism 28; the pressing mechanism 28 and the tightening mechanism 25 are used to apply downward pressure and upward thrust to the top and bottom of the photovoltaic module 100, respectively. The tightening mechanism 25 and the pressing mechanism 28 may specifically be cylinders.

[0098] The function of the clamping mechanism 25 and the pressing mechanism 28 is to press down one photovoltaic module 100 in the middle position to prevent more photovoltaic modules 100 from following behind. Firstly, because the flow rack transport mechanism 1 and the anti-tipping mechanism 2 are at a certain angle relative to the horizontal plane during installation, the component of the photovoltaic module 100's gravity will act on the upper baffle 29. Considering the force limit of the upper baffle 29, two sets of pressing cylinders are used to bear part of the component of the photovoltaic module 100's gravity, preventing damage to the upper baffle 29. Secondly, when there are many photovoltaic modules 100 on the flow rack transport mechanism 1, the subsequent photovoltaic modules 100 and the upper baffle 29 will exert certain pressure on the first photovoltaic module 100. If the pressure on the first photovoltaic module 100 is too great and it gets stuck between the second photovoltaic module 100 and the upper baffle 29, the separation mechanism 27 will jam when separating the first photovoltaic module 100.

[0099] The photovoltaic module conveying device described in this embodiment includes a flow rack transport mechanism 1, an anti-tipping mechanism 2, and a rotating feeding mechanism 3. The flow rack transport mechanism 1 is used to transport the photovoltaic module 100 to the anti-tipping mechanism 2 and block the lower part of the photovoltaic module 100. The anti-tipping mechanism 2 is used to block the photovoltaic module 100 at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1 and separate the photovoltaic module 100 piece by piece. The rotating feeding mechanism 3 realizes the flipping of the vertically arranged photovoltaic module 100, realizing the transport of the photovoltaic module 100 and placing the photovoltaic module 100 piece by piece on the steel strand 8. That is, this embodiment realizes the automatic transport, separation and flipping of the photovoltaic module 100.

[0100] The conveying method based on the photovoltaic module conveying device described in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0101] S1. Multiple photovoltaic modules 100, bound together by straps 200, are placed on the flow rack transport mechanism 1, with the photovoltaic modules 100 positioned vertically on the flow rack transport mechanism 1. When there are still photovoltaic modules 100 remaining on the flow rack transport mechanism 1, the multiple bound photovoltaic modules 100 slide down the flow rack transport mechanism 1 until they are in contact with the photovoltaic module 100 at the front end. When there are no photovoltaic modules 100 on the flow rack transport mechanism 1, the multiple bound photovoltaic modules 100 slide down the flow rack transport mechanism 1 to the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1, so that the upper and lower parts of the first photovoltaic module 100 are blocked by the anti-tipping mechanism 2 and the lower baffle 12, respectively.

[0102] S2, Disassemble the straps 200.

[0103] S3. The anti-tipping mechanism 2 removes the first photovoltaic module 100 from the end of the flow rack transport mechanism 1, separating the first photovoltaic module 100 from the following photovoltaic modules 100. At this time, the anti-tipping mechanism 2 blocks the upper part of the photovoltaic module 100.

[0104] S31. When the photovoltaic module 100 is transported to the anti-tipping frame 21 by the flow rack transport mechanism 1, the lower and upper parts of the first photovoltaic module 100 on the flow rack transport mechanism 1 are blocked by the lower baffle 12 and the upper baffle 29 respectively.

[0105] S32, the separation mechanism 27 removes the first photovoltaic module 100 from the flow rack transport mechanism 1, so that the lower baffle 12 on the flow rack transport mechanism 1 no longer obstructs the first photovoltaic module 100; at this time, the bottom of the photovoltaic module is placed on the separation mechanism 27.

[0106] S33, the downward pressure telescopic component 22 applies downward pressure to the top of the first photovoltaic module 100; the first photovoltaic module 100, which was blocked by the rear side of the upper baffle 29, is pushed out into the gap between the front side of the upper baffle 29 and the blocking part, so as to achieve complete separation of the first photovoltaic module 100 and the second photovoltaic module 100.

[0107] S34. Rotate the rotating part of the limiting component 23 so that the blocking part is in a horizontal state. At this time, there is no obstruction at the top and bottom of the first photovoltaic module 100.

[0108] S4. The gripping member 32 on the rotating feeding mechanism 3 grips the first photovoltaic module 100 separated from the anti-tipping mechanism 2, and the gripped photovoltaic module 100 is placed above the steel strand 8 by rotating the rotating frame 31.

[0109] S5. The gripper 32 on the rotating feeding mechanism 3 releases the photovoltaic module 100, causing the photovoltaic module 100 to fall onto the steel strand 8 for conveying and arrangement.

[0110] The specific process of step S32 is as follows:

[0111] S321. In the initial state, the top support lever 272 is in a horizontal state, and the lifting cylinder, i.e. the lifting mechanism 274, is in an extended state. At this time, the panel clamp 271 is placed below the first photovoltaic module 100. Specifically, there is a gap of a few millimeters between the bottom of the first photovoltaic module 100 and the panel clamp 271. At this time, the upper part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is blocked by the upper baffle 29 installed on the top of the anti-tipping frame 21, and the lower part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is blocked by the lower baffle 12 installed on the flow rack transport mechanism 1.

[0112] S322, the drive lifting mechanism 274 moves downward, and the panel clamp 271 lifts the first photovoltaic module 100 so that the bottom of the first photovoltaic module 100 is higher than the lower baffle 12; specifically: the drive lifting mechanism 274 moves downward, that is, the lifting cylinder retracts, the end of the top support lever 272 with the panel clamp 271 tilts upward, the bottom support plate of the panel clamp 271 contacts the bottom of the first photovoltaic module 100 and lifts the first photovoltaic module 100 so that the bottom of the first photovoltaic module 100 is higher than the lower baffle 12. At this time, the upper part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is blocked by the upper baffle 29, and the lower part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is blocked by the vertical baffle of the panel clamp 271.

[0113] S323, the horizontal moving component drives the support ear plate 275 to move forward, so that the first photovoltaic module 100 passes over the lower baffle 12; specifically: the horizontal driving mechanism 273 drives the slider 277 to slide on the guide rail 276, that is, the horizontal cylinder extends, so that the entire support ear plate 275 moves forward and the first photovoltaic module 100 passes over the lower baffle 12. At this time, the lifting cylinder is in the retracted state; at this time, the upper part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is still blocked by the upper baffle 29, and the lower part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is still blocked by the vertical baffle of the panel clamp 271. However, the first photovoltaic module 100 and the second photovoltaic module 100 are only in contact at the top, and there is a gap in the rest. The first photovoltaic module 100 and the second photovoltaic module 100 are partially separated, but not completely separated.

[0114] S324, drive the lifting mechanism 274 to move upward, and the top support lever 272 returns to the horizontal state. At this time, the lower part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is blocked by the panel clamp 271, and the upper part is blocked by the upper baffle 29. That is, the lifting cylinder extends to make the top support lever 272 return to the horizontal state. The upper part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is still blocked by the upper baffle 29, and the lower part of the first photovoltaic module 100 is still blocked by the vertical baffle of the panel clamp 271. The state between the first photovoltaic module 100 and the second photovoltaic module 100 is the same as in step S323, except that the height of the first photovoltaic module 300 is reduced.

[0115] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0116] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of the invention, should still fall within the scope of the disclosed technical content. Furthermore, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module conveying device, characterized in that, It includes a flow rack transport mechanism (1), an anti-tipping mechanism (2), and a rotating unloading mechanism (3); The flow rack transport mechanism (1) is inclined, and the lower end of the flow rack transport mechanism (1) is attached to the bottom of the anti-tipping mechanism (2). The lower end of the flow rack transport mechanism (1) is provided with a lower baffle (12). The anti-tipping mechanism (2) is used to block the photovoltaic modules (100) at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism (1) and separate the photovoltaic modules (100) one by one; The anti-tipping mechanism (2) includes an anti-tipping frame (21), an upper baffle (29), a downward pressing telescopic assembly (22), a rotation limiting assembly (23), and a separation mechanism (27); The anti-tipping frame (21) has a central through hole for the photovoltaic module (100) to pass through, and the bottom of the anti-tipping frame (21) is used to connect to the flow frame transport mechanism (1); The upper baffle (29) is disposed on the front side of the top of the anti-tipping frame (21), and the upper baffle (29) is used to block the upper part of the photovoltaic module (100) passing through the anti-tipping frame (21); The separation mechanism (27) is located at the bottom of the anti-tipping frame (21) and is used to remove the first photovoltaic module (100) on the flow rack transport mechanism (1) from the flow rack transport mechanism (1) so that the lower baffle (12) loses its obstruction of the first photovoltaic module (100). The rotation limiting component (23) is located on the front side of the upper baffle (29) to block the photovoltaic module (100) located on the front side of the upper baffle (29), and can be rotated to remove the obstruction of the photovoltaic module (100); The downward telescopic assembly (22) is located on the rear side of the upper baffle (29); the downward telescopic assembly (22) is used to press out the first photovoltaic module (100) blocked by the rear side of the upper baffle (29) into the gap between the front side of the upper baffle (29) and the rotation limiting assembly (23); The rotating feeding mechanism (3) is used to grab the single photovoltaic module (100) separated by the anti-tipping mechanism (2) and rotate it to place the grabbed photovoltaic module (100) above the steel strand (8).

2. The photovoltaic module conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow rack transport mechanism (1) includes a flow rack (11), which transports the photovoltaic modules (100) on it to the anti-tipping mechanism (2) by self-sliding. A lower baffle (12) is provided at the lower end of the flow rack (11), which is perpendicular to the upper surface of the flow rack (11), and the top of the lower baffle (12) protrudes from the upper surface of the flow rack (11).

3. The photovoltaic module conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The separation mechanism (27) includes a panel clamp (271), a top support lever (272), a horizontal movement assembly, a lifting mechanism (274), a support ear plate (275), and a fixed base frame; The supporting ear plate (275) is mounted on the fixed base frame via a horizontal moving assembly; The horizontal movement component is used to drive the support ear plate (275) to reciprocate along the horizontal direction on the fixed base frame; The top support lever (272) is rotatably connected to the support ear plate (275); the panel clamp (271) is set at the top of one end of the top support lever (272), and the panel clamp (271) is used to support the bottom of the photovoltaic module (100) during the process of separating the photovoltaic module (100); The lifting mechanism (274) is movably connected to the other end of the top support lever (272); the panel clamp (271) is moved up and down by the lifting mechanism (274).

4. A photovoltaic module conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Mounting blocks (210) are provided on both sides of the top of the anti-tipping frame (21); the upper baffle (29) and the rotation limiting component (23) are both mounted on the mounting blocks (210), and the downward pressing telescopic component (22) is mounted on the upper baffle (29) or on the mounting blocks (210).

5. A photovoltaic module conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Guide plates (24) are provided on both sides of the anti-tipping frame (21). The guide plates (24) are used to guide the photovoltaic modules (100) conveyed on the flow rack transport mechanism (1) through the anti-tipping frame (21).

6. A photovoltaic module conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom and top of the anti-tipping frame (21) are respectively provided with a tightening mechanism (25) and a pressing mechanism (28); the pressing mechanism (28) and the tightening mechanism (25) are respectively used to apply downward pressure and upward thrust to the top and bottom of the photovoltaic module (100).

7. A photovoltaic module conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating feeding mechanism (3) includes a rotating frame (31), a gripping component (32), and a rotating drive mechanism (33); The rotating frame (31) has a central through hole for the photovoltaic module (100) to pass through. The rotating frame (31) is connected to the rotating drive mechanism (33) and the rotation is achieved by the rotating drive mechanism (33). The gripper (32) is mounted on the rotating frame (31) and is used to grip the single photovoltaic module (100) separated by the anti-tipping mechanism (2); when the rotating frame (31) rotates to be parallel to the anti-tipping mechanism (2); the gripper (32) grips the photovoltaic module (100); When the rotating frame (31) rotates above the steel strand (8), the gripper (32) releases the photovoltaic module (100).

8. A photovoltaic module conveying device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The bottom of the flow rack transport mechanism (1) is provided with a first adjustment mechanism (6), the length of the first adjustment mechanism (6) is adjustable, and the tilt angle of the flow rack transport mechanism (1) is adjusted by adjusting the length of the first adjustment mechanism (6); One end of the steel strand (8) is mounted on a fixed bracket, which includes a first mounting bracket (4) and a second mounting bracket (5). The bottom of the first mounting bracket (4) and the second mounting bracket (5) are provided with a second adjustment mechanism (7). The length of the second adjustment mechanism (7) is adjustable, and the tilt angle of the first mounting bracket (4) and the second mounting bracket (5) is adjusted by adjusting the length of the second adjustment mechanism (7).

9. A conveying method based on the photovoltaic module conveying device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Multiple photovoltaic modules (100) bound by straps (200) are placed on a flow rack transport mechanism (1) and are vertically aligned on the flow rack transport mechanism (1). The multiple photovoltaic modules (100) are slid down along the flow rack transport mechanism (1) until they are in contact with the front photovoltaic module (100), or the multiple photovoltaic modules (100) are slid down along the flow rack transport mechanism (1) to the end of the flow rack transport mechanism (1), so that the upper and lower parts of the first photovoltaic module (100) are blocked by the anti-tipping mechanism (2) and the lower baffle (12) respectively. S2, Disassemble the straps (200); S3. The anti-tipping mechanism (2) moves the first photovoltaic module (100) at the end of the flow rack transport mechanism (1) out of the flow rack transport mechanism (1), so that the first photovoltaic module (100) is separated from the photovoltaic module (100) behind it. At this time, the anti-tipping mechanism (2) blocks the upper part of the photovoltaic module (100). S4. The rotating feeding mechanism (3) grabs the first photovoltaic module (100) separated by the anti-tipping mechanism (2) and rotates it to place the grabbed photovoltaic module (100) above the steel strand (8). S5. Rotary feeding mechanism (3) releases photovoltaic module (100) so that photovoltaic module (100) falls on steel strand (8) for conveying and arrangement.

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