Novel flexible upper tool equipment

The flexible upper tooling equipment with collaborative robots addresses space and cost issues in photovoltaic panel installation by integrating tooling and wire insertion mechanisms, enhancing automation and efficiency.

CN222138063UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10QIHE SHUANGBAI DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421005522.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-10
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-10

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel installation processes using industrial equipment are space-consuming, costly, and have low production efficiency due to the need for multiple assembly line operations.

Method used

A flexible upper tooling equipment utilizing a collaborative robot with integrated grabbing mechanisms for tooling rods, blocks, and wire insertion, coordinated by a six-axis robot arm, to streamline the installation process.

Benefits of technology

The equipment occupies less space, enhances automation, and significantly improves production efficiency and accuracy by integrating multiple installation stations into a compact setup.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment production and installation assembly lines, and particularly discloses a novel flexible upper tooling device, a tooling rod grabbing mechanism comprises a tooling rod duplex cylinder and a tooling rod clamping block, and the tooling rod duplex cylinder controls the tooling rod clamping block to clamp or loosen a tooling rod; the tool block grabbing mechanism comprises a tool block duplex air cylinder, a lifting air cylinder and tool block clamping blocks, the tool block clamping blocks are installed on cylinder rods on the two sides of the tool block duplex air cylinder, and the tool block duplex air cylinder controls the tool block clamping blocks to clamp or loosen tool blocks. The plug wire grabbing mechanism comprises a finger cylinder, plug wire clamping jaws and a moving cylinder, the moving cylinder is mounted at the bottom of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate, the finger cylinder is mounted on a cylinder rod of the moving cylinder, the plug wire clamping jaws are mounted on two clamping jaw fingers of the finger cylinder, and the finger cylinder controls the plug wire clamping jaws to clamp or loosen the junction box; according to the utility model, the collaborative robot is used for special equipment in the process of assembling the tool on the photovoltaic equipment, the occupied space is small, the automation degree is higher, and the production efficiency is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment production and installation assembly lines, in particular to a novel flexible upper tooling equipment. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic panels, also known as solar panels, are devices that convert solar energy into electrical energy. They consist of multiple photovoltaic cells, which are usually thin sheets of semiconductor materials (such as silicon). When sunlight shines on a photovoltaic panel, photons are absorbed by the photovoltaic cells, causing electrons to be excited and form an electric current. This current is introduced into the inverter through the output terminals of the photovoltaic panel and finally converted into AC power for use in the power grid.

[0003] During the production process of photovoltaic panels, the photovoltaic panels are assembled in an assembly line. The assembled photovoltaic panels also need to be installed with electrical components and have their electrical quality tested. The photovoltaic panel installation involves pole-type installation components and electrical control boxes. The electrical quality test requires the junction box to be inserted into the electrical control box. At present, the installation of these components is all done with industrial equipment. For example, the photovoltaic components are positioned by cylinders, and then another cylinder is used to clamp the tooling and place it on the photovoltaic components. In the next process, the cylinder clamps the junction box and places it on the tooling. In the next process, the cylinder clamps the tooling rod for installation. It needs to be divided into multiple assembly line operations, which makes the overall equipment larger, occupies a large space, has a high cost, and has low production efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a component that uses a collaborative robot for tooling to solve the problem that the installation of existing photovoltaic components using industrial automation occupies a large space, has a high cost and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a new type of flexible upper tooling equipment.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: a new type of flexible upper tooling equipment, including a grabbing mechanism mounting plate and a tooling rod grabbing mechanism, a tooling block grabbing mechanism and a plug-in grabbing mechanism installed on the grabbing mechanism mounting plate, the tooling rod grabbing mechanism including a tooling rod double cylinder and a tooling rod clamping block, the tooling rod double cylinder is installed on one side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate, the tooling rod clamping blocks are relatively installed on the cylinder rods on both sides of the tooling rod double cylinder, and the tooling rod double cylinder controls the tooling rod clamping block to clamp or release the tooling rod;

[0007] The tooling block grabbing mechanism includes a tooling block double cylinder, a lifting cylinder and a tooling block clamping block. The lifting cylinder is installed on the other side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate. The tooling block double cylinder is installed on the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder. The tooling block clamping blocks are installed on the cylinder rods on both sides of the tooling block double cylinder. The tooling block double cylinder controls the tooling block clamping block to clamp or release the tooling block.

[0008] The wire grabbing mechanism includes a finger cylinder, a wire clamping claw and a moving cylinder. The moving cylinder is installed at the bottom of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate. The finger cylinder is installed on the cylinder rod of the moving cylinder. The two clamping fingers of the finger cylinder are installed with the wire clamping claw. The finger cylinder controls the wire clamping claw to clamp or release the junction box.

[0009] Specifically, a robot mounting plate is installed on the upper portion of the gripping mechanism mounting plate, the robot mounting plate is connected to a robot arm via bolts, and the robot arm is installed on a robot frame.

[0010] Specifically, the robot frame includes a body and a robot seat, a robot arm is installed on the robot seat, and a power supply electrical control box and a distribution box are also installed on the body.

[0011] Specifically, the tooling rod double cylinder is installed on a cylinder mounting seat 1, and the cylinder mounting seat 1 is fixedly connected to one side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate.

[0012] Specifically, a connecting plate is installed on the cylinder rod of the tooling rod double cylinder, and a tooling rod clamping block is installed on the connecting plate.

[0013] Specifically, the lifting cylinder is installed on a lifting cylinder mounting seat, the lifting cylinder mounting seat is fixedly connected to the other side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate, and a lifting block is installed on the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder.

[0014] Specifically, a second cylinder mounting seat is installed on the lifting block, a tooling block double cylinder is installed on the second cylinder mounting seat, tooling block clamping arms are installed on both sides of the cylinder rods of the tooling block double cylinder, and a tooling block clamping block is installed on the tooling block clamping arms.

[0015] Specifically, a slide rail is provided at the bottom of the movable cylinder, a slide seat is slidably connected to the slide rail, a push plate is vertically connected to the front of the slide seat, and the push plate is installed at the end of the cylinder rod of the movable cylinder. The movable cylinder drives the slide seat to move along the slide rail.

[0016] Specifically, a finger cylinder is installed on the slide seat, and a wire plugging claw installed on the finger cylinder is arranged opposite to a tooling block clamp.

[0017] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The new flexible upper tooling equipment designed by the utility model utilizes a collaborative robot as special equipment for the tooling process on photovoltaic equipment. Through the designed tooling rod grasping mechanism, tooling block grasping mechanism and wire plug-in grasping mechanism, the three installation stations are centrally set up in coordination with the movement of the six-axis robot, which occupies a small space. At the same time, the tooling block grasping and the junction box grasping and plugging are completed, and then the tooling rods are grasped and installed, which has a higher degree of automation and high production efficiency.

[0019] The new flexible tooling equipment designed by the utility model utilizes collaborative robots as special equipment for the tooling process on photovoltaic equipment. It adopts collaborative robots for tooling. The collaborative robots have efficient loading speed and are more flexible than ordinary industrial robots. The collaborative robots are more flexible and reliable. They can perform simple tasks without reducing quality, greatly improving product accuracy and reducing defects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a new type of flexible upper tooling equipment.

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 main view.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Top view of the .

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Left view of .

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the tooling rod grabbing mechanism.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the tooling block grabbing mechanism.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the plug-in wire grabbing mechanism.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 main view.

[0028] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 Left view of .

[0029] Fig.10 yes Figure 7 Bottom view of .

[0030] Fig.11 This is the front view of the robot frame.

[0031] Fig.12 It is the left view of the robot frame.

[0032] Fig.13 It is a top view of the robot frame.

[0033] In the figure: 1-tool rod grabbing mechanism, 1.1-tool rod double cylinder, 1.2-cylinder mounting seat 1, 1.3-connecting plate, 1.4-tool rod clamping block;

[0034] 2-tooling block grabbing mechanism, 2.1-tooling block double cylinder, 2.2-cylinder mounting seat 2, 2.3-lifting block, 2.4-lifting cylinder, 2.5-lifting cylinder mounting group, 2.6-tooling block clamping arm, 2.7-tooling block clamping block;

[0035] 3-wire grabbing mechanism, 3.1-finger cylinder, 3.2-wire clamping claw, 3.3-sliding seat, 3.4-slide rail, 3.5-push plate, 3.6-moving cylinder;

[0036] 4-robot frame, 4.1-car body, 4.2-robot seat, 4.3-power supply electrical control box, 4.4-distribution box;

[0037] 5- Grasping mechanism mounting plate; 6- Robot mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely further describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0039] Embodiment 1.

[0040] like Figure 1-Figure 13 As shown, a novel flexible upper tooling device includes a gripping mechanism mounting plate 5 and a tooling rod gripping mechanism 1, a tooling block gripping mechanism 2 and a plug-in line gripping mechanism 3 mounted on the gripping mechanism mounting plate 5. A robot mounting plate 6 is mounted on the gripping mechanism mounting plate 5, and the robot mounting plate 6 is connected to the robot's mechanical arm by bolts. The robot adopts a commonly used EC612 industrial six-axis mechanical arm, and the mechanical arm is mounted on the robot frame 4.

[0041] The robot frame 4 comprises a body 4.1 and a robot seat 4.2, a robot arm is mounted on the robot seat 4.2, and a power supply electrical control box 4.3 and a distribution box 4.4 are also mounted on the body 4.1.

[0042] The tooling rod grabbing mechanism 1 comprises a tooling rod double cylinder 1.1, a cylinder mounting seat 1.2, a connecting plate 1.3 and a tooling rod clamping block 1.4. The tooling rod double cylinder 1.1 adopts a double-rod cylinder of model CXSWM20-100. The tooling rod double cylinder 1.1 is installed on one side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate 5. The tooling rod double cylinder 1.1 is installed on the cylinder mounting seat 1.2, and the cylinder mounting seat 1.2 is fixedly connected to one side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate 5. Tooling rod clamping blocks 1.4 are installed on both sides of the cylinder rods of the tooling rod double cylinder 1.1. The connecting plate 1.3 is installed on the cylinder rod of the tooling rod double cylinder 1.1, and the tooling rod clamping block 1.4 is installed on the connecting plate 1.3. The tooling rod double cylinder 1.1 controls the tooling rod clamping block to clamp or release the tooling rod.

[0043] The tooling block grabbing mechanism 2 includes a tooling block double cylinder 2.1, a cylinder mounting seat 2.2, a lifting block 2.3, a lifting cylinder 2.4, a lifting cylinder mounting seat 2.5, a tooling block clamp arm 2.6 and a tooling block clamp 2.7. The tooling block double cylinder 2.1 adopts a double-rod cylinder with model CXSWM20-100. The lifting cylinder 2.4 is installed on the other side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate 5. The lifting cylinder 2.4 is installed on the lifting cylinder mounting seat 2.5. The lifting cylinder mounting seat 2.5 is fixedly connected to the other side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate 5. The lifting block 2.3 is installed on the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder 2.4.

[0044] The lifting block 2.3 is mounted with the cylinder mounting seat 2.2, the tooling block double cylinder 2.1 is mounted on the cylinder mounting seat 2.2, the tooling block clamping arms 2.6 are mounted on both sides of the cylinder rods of the tooling block double cylinder 2.1, and the tooling block clamping block 2.7 is mounted on the tooling block clamping arms 2.6. The tooling block double cylinder 2.1 controls the tooling block clamping block 2.7 to clamp or release the tooling block, and the tooling block is an electrical control box.

[0045] The wire insertion grabbing mechanism 3 includes a finger cylinder 3.1, a wire insertion clamp 3.2, a slide 3.3, a slide rail 3.4, a push plate 3.5 and a moving cylinder 3.6. The moving cylinder 3.6 is installed at the bottom of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate 5. The bottom of the moving cylinder 3.6 is provided with a slide rail 3.4. The slide 3.3 is slidably connected to the slide rail 3.4. The front of the slide 3.3 is vertically connected to the push plate 3.5. The push plate 3.5 is installed at the end of the cylinder rod of the moving cylinder 3.6. The moving cylinder 3.6 drives the slide 3.3 to move along the slide rail 3.4.

[0046] The finger cylinder 3.1 is installed on the cylinder rod of the mobile cylinder 3.6, and the finger cylinder 3.1 is installed on the slide 3.3. The plug-in clamp 3.2 installed on the finger cylinder 3.1 is arranged opposite to the tooling block clamp 2.7. The two clamp fingers of the finger cylinder 3.1 are installed with the plug-in clamp 3.2. The finger cylinder 3.1 controls the plug-in clamp 3.2 to clamp or release the junction box, and the junction box is plugged into the tooling block through the driving of the mobile cylinder 3.6.

[0047] Embodiment 2: The specific implementation process of the new flexible upper tooling equipment adopting the structural form of embodiment 1.

[0048] The tooling block flows into the lifting device in the assembly line, starts to rise and enters the stack, the stack is cached, and reaches the alignment part. The alignment starts to center the tooling block. The robot uses the tooling block double cylinder 2.1 to grab the tooling block, and then puts it on the photovoltaic module. The robot uses the finger cylinder 3.1 and the mobile cylinder 3.6 to cooperate with each other to start inserting the junction box into the tooling block. For photovoltaic modules that need to install tooling rods, the robot uses the tooling rod double cylinder 1.1 to grab and install the tooling rod, and then the photovoltaic module flows out, and then proceeds to the next cycle.

[0049] 1. Technology maturity: With the development of robot technology and the accumulation of application experience, modern robot tooling has greatly improved in terms of technology maturity. Modern designs such as precise control systems, optimized movements and reliability testing all help to improve the stability and reliability of equipment.

[0050] 2. Automation and intelligence: Modern collaborative robot tooling has achieved a higher degree of automation and intelligence. By adopting advanced machine vision systems, sensors and control algorithms, the equipment can achieve automated process control and quality inspection. This makes the equipment easier to operate and improves production efficiency and consistency.

[0051] 3. Production efficiency and speed: Modern collaborative robot loading has been significantly improved in terms of work efficiency and speed. By optimizing robot parameters, modern equipment can achieve faster loading and improve production efficiency.

[0052] 4. Process adaptability: The new generation of collaborative robots has higher process adaptability. It can adapt to tooling of different sizes, shapes and materials, and has flexible wiring capabilities. Through parameter adjustment and adaptive control according to actual needs, modern equipment can meet a variety of tooling tasks.

[0053] The present utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned implementation modes, and anyone should be aware of the structural changes made under the inspiration of the present utility model. Any technical solutions that are the same or similar to the present utility model fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0054] The technology, shape and structure parts not described in detail in the present invention are all known technologies.

[0055] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A new type of flexible upper tooling equipment, characterized in that: It includes a grabbing mechanism mounting plate and a tooling rod grabbing mechanism, a tooling block grabbing mechanism and a plug-in wire grabbing mechanism installed on the grabbing mechanism mounting plate. The tooling rod grabbing mechanism includes a tooling rod double cylinder and a tooling rod clamping block. The tooling rod double cylinder is installed on one side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate. The tooling rod clamping blocks are installed on both sides of the cylinder rods of the tooling rod double cylinder. The tooling rod double cylinder controls the tooling rod clamping block to clamp or release the tooling rod. The tooling block grabbing mechanism includes a tooling block double cylinder, a lifting cylinder and a tooling block clamping block. The lifting cylinder is installed on the other side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate. The tooling block double cylinder is installed on the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder. The tooling block clamping blocks are installed on the cylinder rods on both sides of the tooling block double cylinder. The tooling block double cylinder controls the tooling block clamping block to clamp or release the tooling block. The wire grabbing mechanism includes a finger cylinder, a wire clamping claw and a moving cylinder. The moving cylinder is installed at the bottom of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate. The finger cylinder is installed on the cylinder rod of the moving cylinder. The two clamping fingers of the finger cylinder are installed with the wire clamping claw. The finger cylinder controls the wire clamping claw to clamp or release the junction box.

2. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A robot mounting plate is installed on the upper part of the gripping mechanism mounting plate. The robot mounting plate is connected to the robot's mechanical arm through bolts, and the mechanical arm is installed on the robot frame.

3. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The robot frame comprises a body and a robot seat, a robot arm is mounted on the robot seat, and a power supply electrical control box and a distribution box are also mounted on the body.

4. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The tooling rod double cylinder is installed on a cylinder mounting seat 1, and the cylinder mounting seat 1 is fixedly connected to one side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate.

5. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A connecting plate is installed on the cylinder rod of the tooling rod double cylinder, and a tooling rod clamping block is installed on the connecting plate.

6. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lifting cylinder is installed on a lifting cylinder mounting seat, the lifting cylinder mounting seat is fixedly connected to the other side of the grabbing mechanism mounting plate, and a lifting block is installed on the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder.

7. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The lifting block is installed with a second cylinder mounting seat, a tooling block double cylinder is installed on the second cylinder mounting seat, tooling block clamping arms are installed on cylinder rods on both sides of the tooling block double cylinder, and a tooling block clamping block is installed on the tooling block clamping arms.

8. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A slide rail is provided at the bottom of the movable cylinder, a slide seat is slidably connected to the slide rail, a push plate is vertically connected to the front of the slide seat, and the push plate is installed at the end of the cylinder rod of the movable cylinder. The movable cylinder drives the slide seat to move along the slide rail.

9. The new flexible upper tooling equipment according to claim 8 is characterized in that: A finger cylinder is installed on the slide seat, and a wire plugging claw installed on the finger cylinder is arranged opposite to a tooling block clamp.