Photovoltaic c-shaped tool buckle mounting mechanism

By designing a photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism, and utilizing the coordinated work of the X-axis, Z-axis, and force control mechanism, the buckle installation is automated, solving the problems of low efficiency and low quality caused by manual operation, and improving installation efficiency and fit.

CN119328472BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02LINTON KAYEX TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LINTON KAYEX TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

The installation of C-type tooling clips in existing photovoltaic modules relies on manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency and poor installation quality, which cannot meet production needs.

Method used

A photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism was designed, including an X-axis alignment mechanism, a Z-axis alignment mechanism, a Z-axis floating mechanism, and a force control mechanism. The coordinated operation of these mechanisms enables automated buckle installation, ensuring accurate and efficient buckle-to-module frame fitting.

Benefits of technology

The automated installation of photovoltaic C-type tooling clips has been achieved, improving production efficiency and installation quality, and enhancing the fit between the clips and the module frame.

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Abstract

The application discloses a photovoltaic C-shaped tool buckle mounting mechanism, which comprises an X-axis regular mechanism, a Z-axis regular mechanism, a Z-axis floating mechanism and a force control mechanism mounted on a bottom plate, wherein the force control mechanism is mounted on the X-axis regular mechanism, the Z-axis floating mechanism is mounted on the force control mechanism, and the Z-axis regular mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the Z-axis floating mechanism. During work, the X-axis regular mechanism performs overall X-axis regular, the force control mechanism performs push-pull force adjustment control, the Z-axis floating mechanism performs Z-axis large-scale adjustment, and the Z-axis regular mechanisms on the two sides perform clamping regular. The photovoltaic C-shaped tool buckle automatic accurate and efficient mounting can be effectively realized through the reasonable structure design and cooperation of the mechanisms, and the tool buckle mounting success rate and the adhesion between the tool buckle and the component frame can be greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a tooling clip installation mechanism, specifically to an installation mechanism for a C-type tooling clip for a photovoltaic anti-dust accumulation module. Background Technology

[0002] In photovoltaic modules, dust-proof modules are designed so that the module frame is level with the module glass, allowing rainwater to wash away dust. To ensure full contact between the adhesive and the module frame, and to maintain the same height between the glass and the frame, C-type clamps are used during production to firmly secure the glass to the frame.

[0003] In the existing technology, the installation of C-type tooling clips is generally carried out manually, which results in low production efficiency, poor installation quality, and an inability to effectively meet production needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention proposes a photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism, which aims to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, improve production efficiency, and improve installation quality.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is a photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism, the structure of which includes an X-axis alignment mechanism, a Z-axis alignment mechanism, a Z-axis floating mechanism, and a force control mechanism mounted on a base plate. The force control mechanism is mounted on the X-axis alignment mechanism, the Z-axis floating mechanism is mounted on the force control mechanism, and Z-axis alignment mechanisms are located on both sides of the Z-axis floating mechanism. During operation, the X-axis alignment mechanism performs overall X-axis alignment, controlled by the force control mechanism to adjust the push-pull force; the Z-axis floating mechanism performs large-scale Z-axis adjustment; and the two Z-axis alignment mechanisms on both sides perform clamping alignment.

[0006] Preferably, the X-axis straightening mechanism includes a carrier plate, a main rack, a linear guide, a drive assembly, and X-axis straightening rollers. Three sets of main racks and linear guides are installed parallel to each other between the carrier plate and the base plate. The drive assembly is installed in the middle of the carrier plate. Gears that mesh with the corresponding main racks are installed at the output end of the drive assembly and on both sides of the bottom of the carrier plate. X-axis straightening rollers are installed inside the Z-axis straightening mechanisms at both ends of the carrier plate. During operation, the drive assembly, in conjunction with the main racks, drives the X-axis straightening rollers and the Z-axis straightening mechanism for straightening and positioning.

[0007] Preferably, the Z-axis straightening mechanism includes vertical plates mounted at both ends of a carrier plate. A vertical linear guide rail is mounted at the front end of the vertical plates, and a gripper is slidably connected to the vertical linear guide rail. A cam follower is mounted on the gripper. A horizontal linear guide rail is mounted on the outer surface of the vertical plates, and a guide plate is slidably connected to the horizontal linear guide rail. The front end of the guide plate has a guide groove to accommodate the cam follower. A cylinder mounting plate is mounted at the rear end of the vertical plates, and a cylinder is mounted on the outer side of the cylinder mounting plate. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the guide plate. A limit block is mounted at the bottom of the guide plate, and blocking blocks are mounted at the front and rear ends of the outer surface of the vertical plates, corresponding to the positions of the limit blocks. During operation, the cylinder pushes the guide plate to slide, and the guide plate, via the cam follower, drives the gripper to rise and fall along the vertical linear guide rail, thereby achieving opening and closing.

[0008] Preferably, the force control mechanism includes a pair of horizontal linear guides mounted on a carrier plate, a rack parallel to each other on the carrier plate between the pair of horizontal linear guides, a drive base plate slidably connected to the horizontal linear guides, a drive mechanism in the middle of the drive base plate, a gear connected to the output end of the drive mechanism, the gear meshing with the rack, a pressure sensor and a pair of auxiliary linear guides located on both sides of the pressure sensor are also mounted in the middle of the drive base plate, a horizontal connecting plate is slidably connected to the auxiliary linear guides, a vertical connecting plate is mounted on the horizontal connecting plate, and a pair of vertical linear guides are provided at both ends of the front side of the vertical connecting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the Z-axis floating mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​carrier plate slidably connected to a vertical linear guide rail. A secondary cylinder is located at the center of the front side of the vertical connecting plate, with its output end connected upwards to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate. A spring bracket is installed beside the secondary cylinder, and a secondary spring connects the spring bracket to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate. Auxiliary cylinders are located on both sides of the secondary cylinder, with their bottoms fixedly connected to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate via cylinder brackets. The output ends of the auxiliary cylinders are connected upwards to a pressure plate. During operation, the auxiliary cylinders control the pressure plate to apply pressure to the C-shaped tooling snap-fit, and the secondary cylinders control the overall lifting and lowering of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate.

[0010] Preferably, brackets are installed at both ends of the buckle plate, pins are installed on the brackets, a sensor is installed on one side of the pin, and a spring is installed between the sensor and the pin.

[0011] The advantages of this invention are: reasonable structural design, good coordination of various mechanisms, which can effectively realize the automated, accurate and efficient installation of photovoltaic C-type tooling clips, and can greatly improve the success rate of tooling clip installation and the fit between tooling clips and module frames. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the X-axis straightening mechanism.

[0014] Figure 3 yesFigure 1 A schematic diagram of the Z-axis straightening mechanism.

[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the force control mechanism.

[0016] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the Z-axis floating mechanism.

[0017] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Another structural diagram from a different angle.

[0018] In the diagram, 1 is the X-axis alignment mechanism, 2 is the Z-axis alignment mechanism, 3 is the Z-axis floating mechanism, 4 is the force control mechanism, 5 is the base plate, 6 is the main rack, 7 is the C-type tooling buckle, 8 is the carrier plate, 9 is the drive assembly, 10 is the X-axis alignment roller, 11 is the vertical plate, 12 is the vertical linear guide, 13 is the gripper, 14 is the cam follower, 15 is the horizontal linear guide, 16 is the cylinder mounting plate, 17 is the guide plate, 18 is the cylinder, 19 is the blocking block, 20 is the limit block, and 21 is the horizontal linear guide. Linear guide rail, 22 is rack, 23 is gear, 24 is drive base plate, 25 is secondary linear guide rail, 26 is pressure sensor, 27 is horizontal connecting plate, 28 is vertical connecting plate, 29 is vertical linear guide rail, 30 is drive mechanism, 31 is snap-fit ​​carrier plate, 32 is sensor, 33 is auxiliary cylinder, 34 is pressure plate, 35 is side sensor, 36 is bracket, 37 is ejector pin, 38 is spring, 39 is secondary cylinder, 40 is cylinder bracket, 41 is secondary spring, 42 is spring bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and specific implementation methods.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, a photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism includes an X-axis straightening mechanism 1, a Z-axis straightening mechanism 2, a Z-axis floating mechanism 3, and a force control mechanism 4 mounted on a base plate 5. The force control mechanism 4 is mounted on the X-axis straightening mechanism 1, and the Z-axis floating mechanism 3 is mounted on the force control mechanism 4. Z-axis straightening mechanisms 2 are located on both sides of the Z-axis floating mechanism 3. During operation, the X-axis straightening mechanism 1 performs overall X-axis straightening, controlled by the force control mechanism 4 to adjust the push-pull force. The Z-axis floating mechanism 3 performs large-scale Z-axis adjustment, and the Z-axis straightening mechanisms 2 on both sides perform clamping straightening.

[0021] like Figure 2As shown, the X-axis straightening mechanism 1 includes a carrier plate 8, a main rack 6, a linear guide rail, a drive assembly 9, and X-axis straightening rollers 10. Three sets of main racks 6 and the linear guide rail are installed parallel to each other between the carrier plate 8 and the base plate 5. The drive assembly 9 is installed in the middle of the carrier plate 8. Gears that mesh with the corresponding main racks 6 are installed at the output end of the drive assembly 9 and on both sides of the bottom of the carrier plate 8. X-axis straightening rollers 10 are installed inside the Z-axis straightening mechanisms 2 at both ends of the carrier plate 8. During operation, the drive assembly 9, in conjunction with the main racks 6, drives the X-axis straightening rollers 10 and the Z-axis straightening mechanism 2 for straightening and positioning.

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, the Z-axis straightening mechanism 2 includes vertical plates 11 mounted at both ends of the carrier plate 8. A vertical linear guide rail 12 is mounted at the front end of the vertical plate 11, and a gripper 13 is slidably connected to the vertical linear guide rail 12. A cam follower 14 is mounted on the gripper 13. A horizontal linear guide rail 15 is mounted on the outer surface of the vertical plate 11, and a guide plate 17 is slidably connected to the horizontal linear guide rail 15. The front end of the guide plate 17 has a guide groove to accommodate the cam follower 14. A cylinder mounting plate 16 is mounted at the rear end of the vertical plate 11, and a cylinder 18 is mounted on the outer side of the cylinder mounting plate 16. The output end of the cylinder 18 is connected to the guide plate 17. A limit block 20 is mounted at the bottom of the guide plate 17. Blocking blocks 19 are mounted at the front and rear ends of the outer surface of the vertical plate 11, corresponding to the positions of the limit blocks 20. During operation, the cylinder 18 pushes the guide plate 17 to slide, and the guide plate 17, via the cam follower 14, drives the gripper 13 to rise and fall along the vertical linear guide rail 12, thus achieving opening and closing.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, the force control mechanism 4 includes a pair of horizontal linear guide rails 21 mounted on a carrier plate 8. A rack 22 is provided parallel to each other on the carrier plate 8 between the pair of horizontal linear guide rails 21. A drive base plate 24 is slidably connected to the horizontal linear guide rails 21. A drive mechanism 30 is provided in the middle of the drive base plate 24. A gear 23 is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism 30. The gear 23 meshes with the rack 22. A pressure sensor 26 and a pair of auxiliary linear guide rails 25 located on both sides of the pressure sensor 26 are also mounted in the middle of the drive base plate 24. A horizontal connecting plate 27 is slidably connected to the auxiliary linear guide rails 25. A vertical connecting plate 28 is mounted on the horizontal connecting plate 27. A pair of vertical linear guide rails 29 are provided at both ends of the front side of the vertical connecting plate 28.

[0024] like Figure 5 , 6As shown, the Z-axis floating mechanism 3 includes a snap-fit ​​carrier plate 31 slidably connected to a vertical linear guide rail 29. A secondary cylinder 39 is located at the center of the front side of the vertical connecting plate 28. The output end of the secondary cylinder 39 is connected upwards to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate 31. A spring bracket 42 is installed beside the secondary cylinder 39, and a secondary spring 41 is connected between the spring bracket 42 and the bottom of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate 31. Brackets 36 are installed at both ends of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate 31, and ejector pins 37 are installed on the brackets 36. A sensor 32 is installed on one ejector pin 37, and a spring 38 is installed between the sensor 32 and the ejector pin 37. Auxiliary cylinders 33 are located on both sides of the secondary cylinder 39. The bottom of the auxiliary cylinders 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate 31 via a cylinder bracket 40. The output end of the auxiliary cylinders 33 is connected upwards to a pressure plate 34. During operation, the auxiliary cylinders 33 control the pressure plate 34 to apply pressure to the C-type tooling snap-fit ​​7, the secondary cylinders 39 control the overall lifting and lowering of the snap-fit ​​carrier plate 31, and the sensor 32 is used to determine the position of the gripper 13.

[0025] All of the components described above are existing technologies, and those skilled in the art can use any model and existing design that can achieve their corresponding functions.

[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism, characterized in that, It includes an X-axis straightening mechanism (1), a Z-axis straightening mechanism (2), a Z-axis floating mechanism (3) and a force control mechanism (4) installed on the base plate (5). The force control mechanism (4) is installed on the X-axis straightening mechanism (1), the Z-axis floating mechanism (3) is installed on the force control mechanism (4), and the Z-axis straightening mechanism (2) is provided on both sides of the Z-axis floating mechanism (3). The X-axis straightening mechanism (1) includes a carrier plate (8), a main rack (6), a linear guide rail, a drive assembly (9), and an X-axis straightening roller (10). Three sets of main racks (6) and linear guide rails are installed in parallel between the carrier plate (8) and the base plate (5). The drive assembly (9) is installed in the middle of the carrier plate (8). The output end of the drive assembly (9) and the bottom sides of the carrier plate (8) are respectively equipped with gears that cooperate with the corresponding main racks (6). The X-axis straightening roller (10) is installed on the inner side of the Z-axis straightening mechanism (2) at both ends of the carrier plate (8). The Z-axis straightening mechanism (2) includes vertical plates (11) installed at both ends of the carrier plate (8). A vertical linear guide rail (12) is installed at the front end of the vertical plate (11). A gripper (13) is slidably connected to the vertical linear guide rail (12). A cam follower (14) is installed on the gripper (13). A horizontal linear guide rail (15) is installed on the outer side of the vertical plate (11). A guide plate (17) is slidably connected to the horizontal linear guide rail (15). A guide groove for accommodating the cam follower (14) is installed at the front end of the guide plate (17). A cylinder mounting plate (16) is installed at the rear end of the vertical plate (11). A cylinder (18) is installed on the outer side of the cylinder mounting plate (16). The output end of the cylinder (18) is connected to the guide plate (17). A limiting block (20) is installed at the bottom of the guide plate (17). Blocking blocks (19) are installed at the front and rear ends of the outer side of the vertical plate (11) at positions corresponding to the limiting block (20). The force control mechanism (4) includes a pair of horizontal linear guides (21) mounted on a carrier plate (8). A rack (22) is provided parallel to the carrier plate (8) between the pair of horizontal linear guides (21). A drive base plate (24) is slidably connected to the horizontal linear guides (21). A drive mechanism (30) is provided in the middle of the drive base plate (24). A gear (23) is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism (30). The gear (23) meshes with the rack (22). A pressure sensor (26) and a pair of auxiliary linear guides (25) located on both sides of the pressure sensor (26) are also mounted in the middle of the drive base plate (24). A horizontal connecting plate (27) is slidably connected to the auxiliary linear guides (25). A vertical connecting plate (28) is mounted on the horizontal connecting plate (27). A pair of vertical linear guides (29) are provided at both ends of the front side of the vertical connecting plate (28). The Z-axis floating mechanism (3) includes a snap-on carrier plate (31) slidably connected to a vertical linear guide rail (29). A secondary cylinder (39) is provided at the center of the front side of the vertical connecting plate (28). The output end of the secondary cylinder (39) is connected upward to the bottom of the snap-on carrier plate (31). A spring bracket (42) is installed next to the secondary cylinder (39). A secondary spring (41) is connected between the spring bracket (42) and the bottom of the snap-on carrier plate (31). Auxiliary cylinders (33) are provided on both sides of the secondary cylinder (39). The bottom of the auxiliary cylinder (33) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the snap-on carrier plate (31) through a cylinder bracket (40). The output end of the auxiliary cylinder (33) is connected upward to a pressure plate (34).

2. The photovoltaic C-type tooling buckle installation mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle plate (31) is equipped with brackets (36) at both ends, and pins (37) are installed on the brackets (36). A sensor (32) is installed on one side of the pin (37), and a spring (38) is installed between the sensor (32) and the pin (37).