Photovoltaic module tray stacker crane

By designing an automated photovoltaic module palletizer, the misalignment of the bracket, clamping mechanism and hoisting mechanism is used to achieve rapid and stable stacking of photovoltaic module pallets, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor stability in the prior art and reducing labor costs.

CN223225342UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15YINGCHEN NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422638189.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The operating efficiency during the pallet stacking of existing photovoltaic modules is low, and the stability is difficult to guarantee, and offset is prone to occur.

Method used

A photovoltaic module palletizer is designed, using a symmetrically arranged bracket, clamping mechanism and hoisting mechanism, and automatic control is realized through the PLC controller, and the misaligned cooperation of the first and second clamping mechanisms and hoisting mechanisms are used to quickly and neatly stack and ensure stability.

Benefits of technology

Improve the efficiency of pallet stacking of photovoltaic modules, ensure the stability of pallets after stacking, and reduce labor costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic module tray stacker crane which comprises two supports which are symmetrically arranged, the tops of the supports are connected through a cross rod, and the left side and the right side of each support are respectively provided with a first clamping mechanism used for clamping the two sides of a tray. A second clamping mechanism for clamping the tray and a jacking mechanism for jacking the tray are arranged in the center of the bottom of the support. The second clamping mechanism is connected with the jacking mechanism, and the first clamping mechanism is located above the second clamping mechanism; a control cabinet is arranged on one support, a PLC is arranged in the control cabinet, and the output end of the PLC is connected with the controlled end of the first clamping mechanism, the controlled end of the second clamping mechanism and the controlled end of the jacking mechanism. According to the photovoltaic module tray stacking device, through cooperation of the first clamping mechanism, the second clamping mechanism and the jacking mechanism which are arranged in an up-and-down staggered mode, photovoltaic module trays can be rapidly and neatly stacked, the stacking efficiency is improved, and the stability of the stacked trays is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of palletizers, in particular to a photovoltaic component palletizer. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic modules are typically transported on pallets, which can meet the short-term storage requirements of photovoltaic modules and provide support and protection to prevent damage. However, manual pallet stacking is currently common, resulting in low efficiency and instability. Pallet placement can also shift during manual stacking, impacting the stacking effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a photovoltaic component pallet stacking machine, which can quickly and accurately complete the stacking of photovoltaic component pallets and ensure the stability of the photovoltaic component pallets after stacking.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention are as follows.

[0005] The photovoltaic module pallet stacker includes two symmetrically arranged brackets, the tops of the brackets are connected by a cross bar, the left and right sides of the brackets are respectively provided with a first clamping mechanism for clamping the two sides of the pallet, and the bottom center of the brackets are respectively provided with a second clamping mechanism for clamping the pallet and a lifting mechanism for lifting the pallet; the second clamping mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism, and the first clamping mechanism is located above the second clamping mechanism; a control cabinet is provided on one of the brackets, and a PLC controller is provided inside the control cabinet, and the output ends of the PLC controller are respectively connected to the controlled ends of the first clamping mechanism, the second clamping mechanism and the lifting mechanism.

[0006] The above-mentioned photovoltaic module pallet stacker, the first clamping mechanism includes a first top plate, the inner side of the first top plate is provided with a first support block matched with the side holes on the left and right sides of the pallet, the outer side of the first top plate is connected to the first cylinder installed on the bracket, and the controlled end of the first cylinder is connected to the output end of the PLC controller in the control cabinet.

[0007] In the photovoltaic module pallet stacker, first guide posts are symmetrically arranged on the first top plate, and the first guide posts are slidably fitted with a first sleeve mounted on the bracket.

[0008] In the above photovoltaic module pallet stacker, a proximity switch for detecting the position of the pallet is provided on the first support block, and the output end of the proximity switch is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

[0009] The above-mentioned photovoltaic module pallet stacker, the second clamping mechanism includes a second top plate, the second top plate is slidably fitted with a connecting plate, the connecting plate is installed on the jacking mechanism, the inner side of the second top plate is provided with a second support block fitted with the side holes on the left and right sides of the pallet, the outer side of the second top plate is connected to the second cylinder installed on the connecting plate, and the controlled end of the second cylinder is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

[0010] In the photovoltaic module pallet stacker, second guide posts are symmetrically arranged on the second top plate, and the second guide posts are slidably fitted with the second sleeves mounted on the connecting plate.

[0011] The above-mentioned photovoltaic module pallet stacker, the jacking mechanism includes a jacking frame installed in the middle of the connecting plate, the jacking frame is connected to the jacking cylinder installed on the outside of the bracket, and the controlled end of the jacking cylinder is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

[0012] In the photovoltaic module pallet stacker, the lifting cylinder is installed on a base at the bottom of the outer side of the bracket, and both sides of the base are supported by support columns.

[0013] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technical progress achieved by the present invention is as follows.

[0014] The utility model provides a photovoltaic component pallet stacker, which can quickly and neatly stack photovoltaic component pallets by coordinating a first clamping mechanism, a second clamping mechanism and a lifting mechanism that are staggered in the upper and lower positions, thereby improving the stacking efficiency and ensuring the stability of the pallets after stacking. In addition, the entire device is automatically controlled by a PLC controller, reducing labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the first clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the second clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the jacking mechanism of the present invention.

[0019] Among them: 1. bracket, 2. cross bar, 3. first clamping mechanism, 4. second clamping mechanism, 5. lifting mechanism, 6. control cabinet, 7. first top plate, 8. first support block, 9. first cylinder, 10. first guide column, 11. first sleeve, 12. second top plate, 13. second support block, 14. second sleeve, 15. connecting plate, 16. lifting frame, 17. lifting cylinder, 18. second guide column, 19. second cylinder, 20. base, 21. support column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0021] Photovoltaic module pallet stacker, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes two symmetrically arranged brackets 1, the tops of the brackets 1 are connected by a cross bar 2, and the left and right sides of the brackets 1 are respectively provided with a first clamping mechanism 3 for clamping the two sides of the pallet, and the bottom center of the bracket 1 is respectively provided with a second clamping mechanism 4 for clamping the pallet and a lifting mechanism 5 for lifting the pallet, the second clamping mechanism 4 is connected to the lifting mechanism 5, and the first clamping mechanism 3 is located above the second clamping mechanism 4, and a control cabinet 6 is provided on one of the brackets 1, and a PLC controller is provided inside the control cabinet 6, and the output ends of the PLC controller are respectively connected to the controlled ends of the first clamping mechanism 3, the second clamping mechanism 4 and the lifting mechanism 5.

[0022] The first clamping mechanism 3 includes a first top plate 7, and the inner side of the first top plate 7 is provided with a first support block 8 that is matched with the side holes on the left and right sides of the pallet. The outer side of the first top plate 7 is connected to the first cylinder 9 installed on the bracket 1, and the controlled end of the first cylinder 9 is connected to the output end of the PLC controller in the control cabinet 6.

[0023] A proximity switch for detecting the position of the tray is provided on the first supporting block 8 , and an output end of the proximity switch is connected to an output end of the PLC controller.

[0024] The first top plate 7 is symmetrically provided with a first guide post 10 , which is slidably fitted with a first sleeve 11 mounted on the bracket 1 , and can ensure the stability of the movement of the first top plate when the first cylinder pushes the first top plate to move.

[0025] The second clamping mechanism 4 includes a second top plate 12, which is slidably fitted with a connecting plate 15, and the connecting plate 15 is installed on the lifting mechanism 5. The inner side of the second top plate 12 is provided with a second support block 13 that is fitted with the side holes on the left and right sides of the pallet. The outer side of the second top plate 12 is connected to a second cylinder 19 installed on the connecting plate 15, and the controlled end of the second cylinder 19 is connected to the output end of the PLC controller in the control cabinet 6.

[0026] The second top plate 12 is symmetrically provided with second guide posts 18 , which are slidably fitted with the second sleeve 14 mounted on the connecting plate 15 , thereby ensuring the stability of the movement of the second top plate 12 .

[0027] The jacking mechanism 5 includes a jacking frame 16 installed in the middle of the connecting plate 15, the jacking frame 16 is connected to a jacking cylinder 17 installed outside the bracket 1, and the controlled end of the jacking cylinder 17 is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

[0028] The lifting cylinder 17 is mounted on a base 20 at the bottom outside the bracket 1 , and both sides of the base 20 are supported by support columns 21 .

[0029] With the second support block 13 at the lowest end as the initial position, when in use, the pallet is moved between the two brackets 1 by a forklift, and then the second cylinder 19 is controlled to drive the second top plate 12 to extend toward the pallet, so that the second support blocks 13 on both sides are respectively inserted and connected with the side holes in the middle of both sides of the pallet.

[0030] Next, the lifting cylinder 17 is started to move, the lifting frame 16 is lifted, and the pallet is driven to move upward.

[0031] When the proximity switch on the first supporting block 8 receives the signal, it sends a signal to the PLC controller to control the lifting cylinder 17 to stop moving.

[0032] At the same time, the first cylinder 9 is controlled to push the first top plate 7 to move toward the pallet, so that the first support block 8 is plugged and connected with the side holes on both sides of the pallet to clamp the pallet.

[0033] Then, the lifting cylinder 17 is controlled to drive the second clamping mechanism to move downward, and the pallet is lifted again according to the above operation to perform pallet stacking.

[0034] During the operation, when the top of the lower pallet contacts the bottom of the upper pallet after lifting, the first clamping mechanism 3 releases the clamping of the pallet, and the upper pallet is driven upward by the lifting mechanism 5. Since the second clamping mechanism clamps the bottom pallet, the stability of the pallet can be guaranteed.

[0035] When the proximity switch on the first support block 8 receives the arrival signal of the bottom pallet, the first clamping mechanism 3 is controlled again to clamp the bottom pallet, and the above operation is repeated to complete the pallet stacking.

[0036] The utility model provides a photovoltaic component pallet stacker, which can quickly and neatly stack photovoltaic component pallets by coordinating a first clamping mechanism, a second clamping mechanism and a lifting mechanism that are staggered in the upper and lower positions, thereby improving the stacking efficiency and ensuring the stability of the pallets after stacking. In addition, the entire device is automatically controlled by a PLC controller, reducing labor costs.

Claims

1. Photovoltaic module pallet stacker, characterized by: The invention comprises two symmetrically arranged brackets (1), the tops of the brackets (1) are connected by a crossbar (2), the left and right sides of the brackets (1) are respectively provided with a first clamping mechanism (3) for clamping the two sides of the pallet, and the bottom center of the brackets (1) are respectively provided with a second clamping mechanism (4) for clamping the pallet and a lifting mechanism (5) for lifting the pallet; the second clamping mechanism (4) is connected to the lifting mechanism (5), and the first clamping mechanism (3) is located above the second clamping mechanism (4); a control cabinet (6) is provided on one of the brackets (1), and a PLC controller is provided inside the control cabinet (6), and the output end of the PLC controller is respectively connected to the controlled ends of the first clamping mechanism (3), the second clamping mechanism (4) and the lifting mechanism (5).

2. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping mechanism (3) comprises a first top plate (7), the inner side of the first top plate (7) is provided with a first support block (8) matched with the side holes on the left and right sides of the tray, the outer side of the first top plate (7) is connected to a first cylinder (9) installed on the bracket (1), and the controlled end of the first cylinder (9) is connected to the output end of the PLC controller in the control cabinet (6).

3. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first guide column (10) is symmetrically arranged on the first top plate (7), and the first guide column (10) is slidably fitted with a first sleeve (11) installed on the bracket (1).

4. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first supporting block (8) is provided with a proximity switch for detecting the position of the tray, and the output end of the proximity switch is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

5. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamping mechanism (4) includes a second top plate (12), the second top plate (12) is slidably fitted with a connecting plate (15), the connecting plate (15) is mounted on the lifting mechanism (5), the inner side of the second top plate (12) is provided with a second support block (13) fitted with the side holes on the left and right sides of the tray, the outer side of the second top plate (12) is connected to a second cylinder (19) mounted on the connecting plate (15), and the controlled end of the second cylinder (19) is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

6. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second guide column (18) is symmetrically arranged on the second top plate (12), and the second guide column (18) is slidably fitted with a second sleeve (14) installed on the connecting plate (15).

7. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The jacking mechanism (5) includes a jacking frame (16) installed in the middle of the connecting plate (15), the jacking frame (16) is connected to a jacking cylinder (17) installed outside the bracket (1), and the controlled end of the jacking cylinder (17) is connected to the output end of the PLC controller.

8. The photovoltaic module pallet stacker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting oil cylinder (17) is mounted on a base (20) at the bottom of the outer side of the bracket (1), and both sides of the base (20) are supported by support columns (21).