Photovoltaic pile tube shrinking device and its tube shrinking process

Through the innovative design of the photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking equipment, the problem of inaccurate dimensions of the photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking equipment was solved by using the cooperation of the internal support system and PLC controller, and the precise forming of the tube end was achieved, avoiding twisting during the processing.

CN121373206BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07FU JIAN SHENG YONG CHUN SHUANG HENG LV CAI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2025-12-23
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking equipment suffers from inaccurate tube shrinking dimensions and inconsistent finished product taper, which can easily lead to tube twisting during processing.

Method used

The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking equipment includes a base, hoisting system, rotation system, internal support system, internal support buffer system and extrusion system. The cone head and elastic sensing plate in the internal support system accurately detect the deformation of the tube. The PLC controller ensures accurate forming, combined with induction heating and water tank cooling protection limit switches.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise dimensions and shapes for the pipe end caps, ensuring forming quality and avoiding twisting during processing.

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Abstract

The present application relates to photovoltaic pile pipe shrinking equipment and its pipe shrinking process, relate to pipe shrinking equipment technical field, to carry out pipe shrinking to pipe end, including base, hoisting system, rotating system, inner support system, inner support buffer system and extrusion system, the hoisting system is installed on the side edge of the base, the inner support buffer system and extrusion system are installed on the both ends of the base, the inner support system moves in the pipe, after the inner support system moves out from the pipe, the inner support buffer system supports the inner support system, the inner support system moves in the pipe between the inner support buffer system and extrusion system, the inner support system includes support movement device and support device, the support movement device and support device are fixedly installed through bolt, the support movement device moves in the pipe, the support device is provided with taper head, a plurality of elastic sensing pieces are arranged on the taper head along the circumference, and the shape accuracy is guaranteed.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of pipe shrinking equipment, in particular to a photovoltaic pile pipe shrinking equipment and a pipe shrinking process thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] The photovoltaic pile pipe shrinking equipment is a metal pipe forming machine specially used for processing photovoltaic support piles, which mainly processes round pipes into conical tips through reducing diameter or reducing tip process to enhance the soil entering performance and structural stability of the piles.

[0003] Such equipment adopts hydraulic or mechanical methods to taper the pipe, has high automation degree, can significantly improve production efficiency, and makes the tip process flow through optimized mold design, which is specially used for pile processing in the fields of photovoltaic power stations and building foundation construction.

[0004] ‌The existing pipe shrinking machine has the problem of inaccurate pipe shrinking size, which easily causes problems of product taper and workpiece distortion during processing. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to overcome the technical defects of the prior art, the present application provides a photovoltaic pile pipe shrinking equipment and a pipe shrinking process thereof, which ensures accurate shape.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present application is as follows:

[0007] The photovoltaic pile pipe shrinking equipment is used for pipe shrinking of the end of the pipe, which comprises a base, a hoisting system, a rotating system, an inner support system, an inner support buffer system and an extrusion system, the hoisting system is installed on the side edge of the base, the inner support buffer system and the extrusion system are installed on both ends of the base, the inner support system moves in the pipe, after the inner support system moves out of the pipe, the inner support buffer system supports the inner support system, the inner support system moves in the pipe between the inner support buffer system and the extrusion system, the inner support system comprises a support moving device and a support device, the support moving device and the support device are fixedly installed through bolts, the support moving device moves in the pipe, the support device has a taper head, a plurality of elastic sensing pieces are arranged on the taper head in the circumferential direction, a travel switch is installed in the taper head, the travel switch has trigger rods at both ends, each trigger rod is on the elastic sensing piece, after the elastic sensing piece deforms inwardly after the end of the pipe is closed, the elastic sensing piece gradually retracts, so that each trigger rod retracts, the retraction of each trigger rod triggers the travel switch, the travel switch transmits an electrical signal to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller controls the support moving device to retreat to the inner support buffer system.

[0008] Preferably, the hoisting system comprises a rotary support rod, a translation frame and an electric hoist, the rotary support rod is installed on the base, the translation frame is rotatably installed on the rotary support rod through a bearing, and the electric hoist is slidably installed on the translation frame.

[0009] Preferably, the rotary system comprises a rotary turnover frame, a rotary traction motor, a rotary friction roller and a plurality of supporting rollers, the rotary turnover frame is swingably installed on the base, a turnover pressurizing cylinder is arranged between the rotary turnover frame and the base, the rotary friction roller is rotatably installed on the rotary turnover frame, the rotary traction motor is installed on the rotary turnover frame, and the rotary traction motor is in transmission connection with the rotary friction roller, and the supporting rollers are rotatably installed on the base.

[0010] Preferably, the inner support buffer system comprises a buffer frame and a buffer sliding block, the buffer sliding block is slidably installed on the base, and the buffer frame is installed on the buffer sliding block.

[0011] Preferably, the extrusion system comprises a forming sliding block, a forming turnover plate and a forming pressure edge roller, the forming pressure edge roller is rotatably installed on the forming turnover plate, a forming motor is installed on the forming turnover plate, the forming pressure edge roller is in transmission connection with the forming motor, the forming turnover plate is swingably installed on the forming sliding block, a forming driving cylinder is arranged between the forming turnover plate and the forming sliding block, and the forming sliding block is slidably installed on the base.

[0012] Preferably, the support motion device comprises a motion frame, three motion swing rods and a motion swing sliding block, the motion swing sliding block is slidably installed on the motion frame, the motion swing rods are hingedly installed on the motion frame, a connecting rod assembly is hingedly arranged between the motion swing sliding block and the motion swing rods, the ends of the motion swing rods are provided with driving wheels, and the support device is fixedly installed on the motion frame through bolts.

[0013] Preferably, the support device is provided with three support stabilizing devices, and each support stabilizing device is provided with a plurality of supporting wheels.

[0014] The pipe shrinking process of the photovoltaic ground pile pipe shrinking equipment uses the photovoltaic ground pile pipe shrinking equipment and comprises the following steps:

[0015] S1: the pipe is hoisted to the rotary system by using the hoisting system;

[0016] S2: the inner support system enters the pipe from the inner support buffer system;

[0017] S3: the rotary system drives the pipe to rotate, the extrusion system extrudes the end of the pipe, and the inner support system supports in the pipe.

[0018] The photovoltaic ground pile pipe shrinking equipment has the advantages that:

[0019] The hoisting system is installed on the side of the base to hoist the pipe. The internal support buffer system and the extrusion system are installed on both ends of the base. The internal support system moves inside the pipe. After the internal support system moves out of the pipe, the internal support buffer system supports the internal support system. The internal support system moves inside the pipe between the internal support buffer system and the extrusion system to support the pipe inside the pipe 7, so that the size and shape of the pipe end are accurate.

[0020] The internal support system includes a support motion device and a support device, which are fixed together by bolts. The support motion device moves inside the pipe and has a cone head that supports the inside of the pipe to ensure accurate forming. Several elastic sensing plates are arranged circumferentially on the cone head. After the pipe end contracts to its final position, the elastic sensing plates deform, accurately sensing the deformation of the pipe and ensuring precise shape. A limit switch is installed inside the cone head, with trigger rods at both ends. Each trigger rod rests on an elastic sensing plate. As the elastic sensing plate deforms inward with the pipe end contracting, it gradually retracts, causing the trigger rods to retract as well. The retraction of the trigger rods triggers the limit switch, which transmits an electrical signal indicating that the forming is complete to the PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the support motion device to retract into the internal support buffer system until the next pipe is placed on the rotary system. Then, the support motion device drives the support device to enter the pipe again for forming. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal support system structure.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal support system during pipe forming.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal support system after the pipe has been formed.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the finished pipe.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Base;

[0029] 2. Lifting system; 21. Slewing support rod; 22. Translation frame; 23. Electric hoist;

[0030] 3. Rotary system; 31. Rotary tilting frame; 32. Rotary traction motor; 33. Rotary friction roller; 34. Idler roller; 35. Tilting pressure cylinder;

[0031] 4. Internal support system; 41. Support motion device; 411. Motion frame; 412. Motion swing rod; 4121. Drive wheel; 413. Motion swing slider; 414. Linkage assembly; 42. Support device; 421. Elastic sensing plate; 422. Cone head; 423. Limit switch; 424. Trigger rod; 425. Support stabilizing device;

[0032] 5. Extrusion system; 51. Forming slide block; 52. Forming tilting plate; 53. Forming edge pressing roller; 54. Forming motor; 55. Forming drive cylinder;

[0033] 6. Internal support cache system; 61. Cache rack; 62. Cache slider;

[0034] 7. Pipes;

[0035] 8. Water tank. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0037] like Figure 1 — Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device for shrinking the end of a tube 7. It includes a base 1, a hoisting system 2, a rotation system 3, an internal support system 4, an internal support buffer system 6, and a compression system 5. The hoisting system 2 is installed on the side of the base 1 to hoist the tube 7. The internal support buffer system 6 and the compression system 5 are installed on both ends of the base 1. The internal support system 4 moves inside the tube 7. After the internal support system 4 moves out of the tube 7, the internal support buffer system 6 supports the internal support system 4. The internal support system 4 moves within the tube 7 between the internal support buffer system 6 and the compression system 5 to support the tube 7, ensuring precise dimensions and shape of the tube 7's end.

[0038] The internal support system 4 includes a support motion device 41 and a support device 42, which are fixedly installed together by bolts. The support motion device 41 moves inside the pipe 7. The support device 42 has a cone head 422, which is used to support the inside of the pipe 7 to ensure accurate forming. Several elastic sensing plates 421 are arranged circumferentially on the cone head 422. After the end of the pipe 7 retracts into place, the elastic sensing plates 421 deform, accurately sensing the deformation of the pipe 7 to ensure accurate shape. A limit switch 423 is installed inside the cone head 422. Each end of 423 has a trigger rod 424. Each trigger rod 424 rests on the elastic sensing plate 421. After the elastic sensing plate 421 deforms inward as the end of the tube 7 closes, the elastic sensing plate 421 gradually retracts, causing each trigger rod 424 to retract. The retraction of each trigger rod 424 then triggers the limit switch 423. The limit switch 423 transmits the electrical signal indicating that the forming is in place to the PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the support motion device 41 to retract to the inner support buffer system 6 until the next tube 7 is placed on the rotary system 3. Then, the support motion device 41 drives the support device 42 to enter the tube 7 for forming again.

[0039] To facilitate the forming of the pipe 7, the side of the pipe 7 is preheated using induction heating to reduce forming resistance. To protect the limit switch 423 from overheating and damage, a water tank 8 with an opening is installed on the cone 422 by threaded locking. The water in the water tank 8 is in direct contact with the cone 422 to cool the cone 422 and the limit switch 423.

[0040] Specifically, the hoisting system 2 includes a slewing support rod 21, a translation frame 22, and an electric hoist 23. The slewing support rod 21 is mounted on the base 1. The translation frame 22 is rotatably mounted on the slewing support rod 21 via bearings. The electric hoist 23 is slidably mounted on the translation frame 22 to achieve the lateral movement of the pipe 7. The electric hoist 23 hooks onto the pipe 7, thereby lifting the pipe 7. The rotation of the translation frame 22 drives the pipe 7 to transfer to a different position, so that the pipe 7 is aligned with the slewing system 3.

[0041] Specifically, the slewing system 3 includes a slewing frame 31, a slewing traction motor 32, a slewing friction roller 33, and several idler rollers 34. The slewing frame 31 is swayably mounted on the base 1. A slewing pressure cylinder 35 is provided between the slewing frame 31 and the base 1. The slewing friction roller 33 is rotatably mounted on the slewing frame 31. The slewing pressure cylinder 35 drives the slewing frame 31 to rotate, so that the slewing friction roller 33 presses against the outer circumference of the pipe 7. The slewing traction motor 32 is mounted on the slewing frame 31. The slewing traction motor 32 is connected to the slewing friction roller 33. The idler rollers 34 are rotatably mounted on the base 1. The slewing traction motor 32 drives the slewing friction roller 33 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the pipe 7.

[0042] Specifically, the internal support buffer system 6 includes a buffer frame 61 and a buffer slider 62. The buffer slider 62 is slidably mounted on the base 1, and the buffer frame 61 is mounted on the buffer slider 62. The top of the buffer frame 61 is provided with a semi-circular groove to accommodate the removed internal support system 4. The buffer slider 62 is used to adjust the distance between the buffer frame 61 and the tube 7. The buffer slider 62 can be locked on the base 1 with screws to achieve the adjusted fixation.

[0043] Specifically, the extrusion system 5 includes a forming slider 51, a forming tilting plate 52, and a forming pressure roller 53. The forming pressure roller 53 is rotatably mounted on the forming tilting plate 52. A forming motor 54 is mounted on the forming tilting plate 52. The forming pressure roller 53 is connected to the forming motor 54. The forming tilting plate 52 is swingably mounted on the forming slider 51. A forming drive cylinder 55 is provided between the forming tilting plate 52 and the forming slider 51. The forming slider 51 is slidably mounted on the base 1. The forming drive cylinder 55 drives the forming tilting plate 52 to rotate, so that the forming pressure roller 53 gradually squeezes the rotating tube 7. The end of the tube 7 gradually shrinks towards the support device 42, realizing the clamping and extrusion of the tube 7.

[0044] Specifically, the supporting motion device 41 includes a motion frame 411, three motion swing rods 412, and a motion swing slider 413. The motion swing slider 413 is slidably mounted on the motion frame 411. The motion swing rods 412 are hingedly mounted on the motion frame 411. A connecting rod assembly 414 is hinged between the motion swing slider 413 and the motion swing rods 412. A drive wheel 4121 is provided at the end of the motion swing rod 412. The motion swing slider 413 is driven by a commercially available motor screw structure on the motion frame 411. The slide of the 11 causes each swing arm 412 to swing, causing each drive wheel 4121 to adhere to the inner wall of the pipe 7 and roll along the inner wall of the pipe 7. The support device 42 is installed on the motion frame 411 by bolts. The drive wheel 4121 drives the motion frame 411 to move inside the pipe 7. The drive wheel 4121 is driven by a motor. The motor, which is connected to the drive wheel 4121, is electrically connected to the PLC controller to realize the control of the motor, so that the support device 42 can support and move the position inside the pipe 7.

[0045] Specifically, the support device 42 is provided with three support stabilizing devices 425. Each support stabilizing device 425 includes two support rods that slide against each other. The two support rods are locked together by screws to facilitate the adjustment of the support device 42. The adjusting rods make the support device 42 located on the axis of the pipe 7. Each support stabilizing device 425 is provided with several support wheels to facilitate the rotation of the support device 42. The support stabilizing devices 425 are used to stabilize the position of the support device 42.

[0046] In order to power the aforementioned motors, the motion frame 411 is equipped with wires. These wires are connected to the mains power through a rotary connector. During the process of the inner support system 4 retracting into the inner support buffer system 6, the wires are wound up by a commercially available cable reel. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, after the pipe 7 is narrowed, a small opening will remain. This opening is sealed by welding a tapered component formed from a fan-shaped steel plate to ensure the structural integrity of the pipe 7.

[0048] The tube shrinking process of photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking equipment includes the following steps:

[0049] S1: Pipe 7 is hoisted onto rotary system 3 using hoisting system 2;

[0050] S2: The internal support system 4 enters the pipe 7 from the internal support buffer system 6;

[0051] S3: The rotary system 3 drives the pipe 7 to rotate, the extrusion system 5 extrudes the end of the pipe 7, and the internal support system 4 supports the pipe 7 inside.

[0052] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of the present invention, as well as its advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device, used for shrinking the ends of pipes, characterized in that, The system includes a base, a hoisting system, a slewing system, an internal support system, an internal support buffer system, and a compression system. The hoisting system is installed on the side of the base, while the internal support buffer system and the compression system are installed at both ends of the base. The internal support system moves within the tube. After moving out of the tube, the internal support buffer system supports the internal support system. The internal support system moves within the tube between the internal support buffer system and the compression system. The internal support system includes a supporting motion device and a supporting device, which are fixedly installed together by bolts. Moving inside the pipe, the support device has a cone head with several elastic sensing plates arranged circumferentially on the cone head. A limit switch is installed inside the cone head, and each limit switch has a trigger rod at both ends. Each trigger rod rests on the elastic sensing plate. After the elastic sensing plate deforms inward as the pipe end narrows, the elastic sensing plate gradually retracts, causing each trigger rod to retract. The retraction of each trigger rod triggers the limit switch, and the limit switch transmits an electrical signal indicating that the pipe is in place to the PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the support movement device to retract to the inner support buffer system.

2. The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hoisting system includes a slewing support rod, a translation frame, and an electric hoist. The slewing support rod is mounted on a base, the translation frame is rotatably mounted on the slewing support rod via bearings, and the electric hoist is slidably mounted on the translation frame.

3. The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary system includes a rotary tilting frame, a rotary traction motor, a rotary friction roller, and several idler rollers. The rotary tilting frame is swayably mounted on the base. A tilting pressure cylinder is provided between the rotary tilting frame and the base. The rotary friction roller is rotatably mounted on the rotary tilting frame. The rotary traction motor is mounted on the rotary tilting frame and is connected to the rotary friction roller via a transmission. The idler rollers are rotatably mounted on the base.

4. The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal support buffer system includes a buffer frame and a buffer slider. The buffer slider is slidably mounted on the base, and the buffer frame is mounted on the buffer slider. The top of the buffer frame is provided with a semi-circular groove.

5. The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extrusion system includes a forming slider, a forming tilting plate, and a forming pressure roller. The forming pressure roller is rotatably mounted on the forming tilting plate. A forming motor is mounted on the forming tilting plate. The forming pressure roller is connected to the forming motor via a drive. The forming tilting plate is oscillatingly mounted on the forming slider. A forming drive cylinder is provided between the forming tilting plate and the forming slider. The forming slider is slidably mounted on the base.

6. The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting motion device includes a motion frame, three motion swing rods and a motion swing slider. The motion swing slider is slidably mounted on the motion frame. The motion swing rods are hingedly mounted on the motion frame. A connecting rod assembly is hinged between the motion swing slider and the motion swing rods. A drive wheel is provided at the end of the motion swing rod. The supporting device is fixedly mounted on the motion frame by bolts.

7. The photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support device is equipped with three support and stabilizing devices, and each support and stabilizing device is equipped with several support wheels.

8. The tube shrinking process of photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking equipment, characterized in that, Using the photovoltaic ground pile tube shrinking device according to claim 1 includes the following steps: S1: The pipes are hoisted onto the rotary system using a hoisting system; S2: The internal support system enters the pipe from the internal support buffer system; S3: The rotary system drives the pipe to rotate, the extrusion system extrudes the end of the pipe, and the internal support system supports the pipe inside.

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