Photovoltaic junction box installation equipment

By designing automated photovoltaic junction box installation equipment, the automatic feeding, load transfer and installation of the junction box is realized, which solves the inefficiency problem caused by manual operation and improves the assembly efficiency of photovoltaic modules.

CN223114535UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18SUZHOU HORDA NEW ENERGY EQUIP
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Application Number
CN202422257792.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-14
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-14

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Technical Problem

The installation of photovoltaic junction boxes mainly relies on manual operations, resulting in inefficient assembly and inability to meet the market's batch demand.

Method used

A photovoltaic junction box installation equipment is designed, including a feeding mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a visual photography mechanism, a secondary junction box transfer installation mechanism and a photovoltaic module transmission mechanism. Through the organic integration of these mechanisms, the automated feeding, transfer and installation of the junction box is realized, ensuring the accurate positioning and connection of the lead holes.

Benefits of technology

The automatic installation of photovoltaic junction boxes is realized, the assembly efficiency is improved, the inefficiency of manual operation is avoided, and the market's rapid batching needs are met.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a photovoltaic junction box installation device. Comprising a feeding mechanism, a feeding and transferring mechanism arranged above the feeding mechanism, a conveying material belt arranged above the feeding mechanism and below the feeding and transferring mechanism, a visual photographing mechanism arranged above the output end of the conveying material belt, and a junction box secondary transferring and mounting mechanism arranged on the other side of a rack. And the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism is used for transmitting the photovoltaic module. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that: through the organic integration of each mechanism, the space arrangement is compact, the moving line is orderly and reasonable, the material supply, transfer and installation of the junction box on the photovoltaic module can be quickly realized, the manual assembly and rotation are avoided, and the assembly efficiency is greatly improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic module assembly, and particularly relates to a photovoltaic junction box installation device. Background Art

[0002] Solar energy is a renewable energy resource that is inexhaustible and clean for humans, without producing any environmental pollution. In the effective utilization of solar energy, solar photovoltaic utilization is the fastest-growing research field in recent years and one of the most remarkable projects.

[0003] A solar cell module (also called a solar panel) is the core part of a solar power generation system and the most important part. It is also the end product of the entire photovoltaic industry chain. Under light irradiation, it will generate direct current, which can be converted into alternating current for our daily use. Due to its strong wind resistance and convenient installation, solar cell modules are widely used in solar lighting, lamps, user power supply, road traffic, and photovoltaic power station fields. It is usually composed of solar cells connected in series, hot-pressed and sealed with tempered glass, EVA, and TPT, with a frame added around it, and a photovoltaic junction box is welded at the lead wire at the back of the module to facilitate the connection between the battery and other devices or batteries. Finally, it can be put into use after high-voltage and module testing. Currently, the installation of photovoltaic junction boxes is usually carried out manually, resulting in low overall efficiency and unable to meet the market's fast-paced batch demand. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a photovoltaic junction box installation device, which can orderly and quickly perform a series of actions such as feeding and installing the photovoltaic junction box, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of photovoltaic modules.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A photovoltaic junction box installation device, comprising,

[0007] A feeding mechanism: arranged on one side of the frame, including a bottom plate and a limiting material rod vertically arranged on the bottom plate. A lifting mechanism for lifting the junction box between the limiting material rods is arranged on one side of the bottom plate;

[0008] A feeding transfer mechanism: arranged above the feeding mechanism, including a transmission line and a clamping component arranged on the transmission line. The clamping component includes a linear motor vertically arranged on the transmission line. The linear motor is connected to a pneumatic gripper, and the pneumatic gripper reciprocates on the linear motor;

[0009] A conveying belt, arranged above the feeding mechanism and below the feeding transfer mechanism;

[0010] The visual photographing mechanism is arranged above the output end of the conveying tape and is used for photographing and monitoring the position of the conveyed materials.

[0011] The secondary transfer and installation mechanism for the junction box is arranged on the other side of the frame and is used for transferring and installing the junction box.

[0012] The photovoltaic module transmission mechanism and the feeding mechanism are respectively arranged on both sides of the frame and include a transmission line for transmitting photovoltaic modules.

[0013] Preferably, the equipment further includes a secondary positioning component platform arranged above the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism for further image analysis of the junction box, and a secondary image acquisition mechanism is arranged above the secondary positioning component platform.

[0014] Preferably, the feeding mechanism is arranged in two parallel rows on one side of the frame, each row includes more than one feeding mechanism, and the conveying tape is arranged between the two rows of feeding mechanisms.

[0015] Preferably, the feeding and transfer mechanism includes an X-direction transmission line arranged parallel to the conveying tape and a Y-direction transmission line arranged on the X-direction transmission line, and the clamping component is placed on the Y-direction transmission line.

[0016] Preferably, the secondary transfer and installation mechanism for the junction box includes a secondary conveying line arranged above the photovoltaic transmission component. The secondary conveying line includes a second X-direction transmission line and a second Y-direction transmission line that are perpendicular to each other in the horizontal upward direction. A transfer and installation mechanism is arranged on the second Y-direction transmission line, and the transfer and installation mechanism is placed on the second Y-direction transmission line through a Z-direction component.

[0017] Preferably, the transmission direction of the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism is the same as the direction of the second Y-direction transmission line.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are reflected in that: by organically integrating each mechanism, the space arrangement is compact, the moving lines are orderly and reasonable, it can quickly realize the feeding, transfer and installation of the junction box onto the photovoltaic module, avoiding manual assembly and greatly improving the assembly efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 : General structural schematic diagram of the present utility model. Detailed Embodiment

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the Figure 1 drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0021] The utility model discloses a photovoltaic junction box installation device, including a frame. Feeding mechanisms 1 and a photovoltaic module transmission mechanism 4 are respectively arranged on both sides of the frame. The feeding mechanism 1 is used for feeding the junction box, and the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism is used for receiving and transmitting the photovoltaic module to be installed with the junction box.

[0022] A transfer mechanism is arranged above the frame. The transfer mechanism includes a feeding transfer mechanism and a secondary transfer and installation mechanism for the junction box. The feeding transfer mechanism is used for transferring the junction box on the feeding mechanism to the transmission tape 6 for the first time. The transmission tape 6 is used for transmitting the junction box to the lower part of the vision photographing mechanism 5. The feeding transfer mechanism is arranged above the feeding mechanism 1 and includes an X-direction transmission line and a Y-direction transmission line 22 arranged on the X-direction transmission line. A linear motor 2 is vertically arranged on the Y-direction transmission line 22, and a pneumatic gripper 21 is connected to the linear motor 2. The pneumatic gripper 21 reciprocates on the linear motor 2 to realize the Z-direction movement.

[0023] In order to improve the feeding efficiency, in this embodiment, two rows of the feeding mechanisms 1 are arranged in parallel and are respectively arranged on both sides of the transmission tape 6, and multiple feeding mechanisms are arranged in each row. The feeding mechanism 1 includes a bottom plate and a group of limiting rods vertically arranged on the bottom plate. A lifting mechanism is arranged on the other side of the bottom plate. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting motor and a lifting plate arranged on the lifting motor. The lifting plate penetrates through the limiting rods, and the lifting motor is a linear motor. Initially, the junction boxes will be placed between the limiting rods in a stacked manner by manual labor and placed on the lifting plate. The lifting motor works to drive the lifting plate to reciprocate on the limiting rods so as to drive the junction boxes to move upward.

[0024] When the transfer mechanism works, it will drive the pneumatic gripper 21 to clamp the material and place it on the transmission tape 6 for transmission. The junction box will be transmitted to the lower part of the vision photographing mechanism 5 through the transmission tape 6, and the vision photographing mechanism 5 will take a picture of the junction box to monitor the position of the junction box by taking pictures.

[0025] The secondary transfer and installation mechanism for the junction box is arranged above the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism 4 and is used for transferring the junction box on the transmission tape 6 to the secondary positioning component platform 7. A secondary image acquisition mechanism 8 is arranged above the secondary positioning component platform 7. The secondary image acquisition mechanism 8 can position the specific lead hole position of the junction box on the secondary positioning component platform 7 to assist the gripper cylinder to accurately clamp the junction box at the position where the lead hole is located. That is, after analyzing the position of the lead hole through image analysis, when the gripper clamps the junction box, the lead hole can be accurately positioned in the middle. Thus, it is ensured that the lead hole and the lead can be accurately aligned during subsequent installation.

[0026] The secondary transfer and installation mechanism 3 of the junction box includes a secondary conveyor line arranged above the photovoltaic transmission component 4. The secondary conveyor line includes a second X-direction transmission line and a second Y-direction transmission line that are perpendicular to each other and upward horizontally. A transfer and installation mechanism is arranged on the second Y-direction transmission line, and the transfer and installation mechanism is placed on the second Y-direction transmission line through a Z-direction component. The transmission direction of the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism 4 is the same as the direction of the second Y-direction transmission line.

[0027] The transfer and installation mechanism includes a second linear drive mechanism vertically arranged on the second Y-direction transmission line, a jaw cylinder and a pressing component arranged on one side of the linear drive mechanism. The pressing component includes a pressing cylinder connected to the second linear drive mechanism. A pneumatic finger is connected below the pressing cylinder, and the pneumatic finger is placed between the jaws of the jaw cylinder. When the second linear drive mechanism of the transfer and installation mechanism works, it drives the jaw cylinder to clamp the junction box on the secondary positioning component platform 7 and place it at the position required by the photovoltaic module. When the pressing cylinder works, it will drive the pneumatic finger to unfold and press the lead wire to complete the connection with the junction box. On the other side of the second linear drive mechanism, a detection mechanism is selectively connected through a connecting frame, and the detection mechanism can further detect whether the lead wire pressing is in place.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that: Terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appearing in the text indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Moreover, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: They can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. Photovoltaic junction box installation equipment, characterized in that: Including, Feeding mechanism: Arranged on one side of the frame, including a bottom plate and a limiting material rod vertically arranged on the bottom plate. A lifting mechanism for lifting the junction box between the limiting material rods is arranged on one side of the bottom plate; Feeding transfer mechanism: Arranged above the feeding mechanism, including a transmission line and a clamping component arranged on the transmission line. The clamping component includes a linear motor vertically arranged on the transmission line. The linear motor is connected to a pneumatic gripper, and the pneumatic gripper reciprocates on the linear motor; Conveyor belt, arranged below the feeding transfer mechanism and above the feeding mechanism; Vision photographing mechanism, arranged above the output end of the conveyor belt, used for photographing and monitoring the position of the conveyed material; Junction box secondary transfer and installation mechanism, arranged on the other side of the frame, used for transferring and installing the junction box; Photovoltaic module transmission mechanism, separated from the feeding mechanism on both sides of the frame, including a transmission line for transmitting photovoltaic modules.

2. The photovoltaic junction box installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The equipment also includes a secondary positioning component platform arranged above the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism for further image analysis of the junction box, and a secondary image acquisition mechanism is arranged above the secondary positioning component platform.

3. The photovoltaic junction box installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism is arranged in two parallel rows on one side of the frame, and each row includes more than one feeding mechanism. The conveyor belt is arranged between the two rows of feeding mechanisms.

4. The photovoltaic junction box installation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding transfer mechanism includes an X-direction transmission line arranged parallel to the conveyor belt and a Y-direction transmission line arranged on the X-direction transmission line. The clamping component is placed on the Y-direction transmission line.

5. The photovoltaic junction box installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The junction box secondary transfer and installation mechanism includes a secondary conveyor line arranged above the photovoltaic transmission component. The secondary conveyor line includes a second X-direction transmission line and a second Y-direction transmission line that are perpendicular to each other horizontally upward. A transfer and installation mechanism is arranged on the second Y-direction transmission line, and the transfer and installation mechanism is placed on the second Y-direction transmission line through a Z-direction component.

6. The photovoltaic junction box installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission direction of the photovoltaic module transmission mechanism is consistent with the direction of the second Y-direction transmission line.