Photovoltaic connector detection feeding and clamping device

By designing a photovoltaic connector testing and clamping device, which utilizes a support side plate, displacement sensor, and positioning seat, automatic positioning and accurate testing of the connector are achieved. This solves the problems of low efficiency and insufficient accuracy of manual testing, and improves the stability and reliability of the connector.

CN223691730UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19JIANGSU TONGLIN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520199891.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-08
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-08

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Technical Problem

In the current testing process for photovoltaic connectors, manually placing them into the testing socket is inefficient and positional deviations affect testing accuracy, leading to issues with connection stability and reliability.

Method used

A photovoltaic connector testing and clamping device was designed, including a support side plate, a displacement sensor and a positioning seat. Through the feeding clamp cylinder and the testing probe, the device realizes automatic positioning and accurate testing of the connector, thereby improving testing efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables efficient and accurate detection of cable end positions in photovoltaic connectors, improving the stability and reliability of the connectors.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic connector detecting, conveying and clamping device, and relates to the technical field of photovoltaic connector production equipment. Comprising a supporting side plate, a displacement sensor and a positioning seat, the displacement sensor is fixedly arranged at the side part of the supporting side plate, and the front end of the displacement sensor is provided with a detection probe matched with the connector; the end face, facing the connector, of the positioning seat is provided with a positioning hole coaxial with the through hole, and the positioning hole is matched with the connector. The end part of the connector clamped on the inspection clamping jaw cylinder extends into the positioning hole, the cable end in the male head or female head terminal of the connector is contacted with the detection probe, whether the cable fixing position is correct or not is determined according to the set displacement, and after the inspection is completed, the inspection clamping jaw cylinder returns to the target position; after the wire harness clamping jaw air cylinder at the corresponding position clamps the cable on the connector, the clamping jaw of the inspection clamping jaw air cylinder is loosened, and the connector is conveyed to the next station through the wire harness clamping jaw air cylinder.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to photovoltaic connector production equipment especially relates to photovoltaic connector detection sends the clamping device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The photovoltaic connector is the key accessory of solar cell module, one end is used to connect the terminal box of single photovoltaic module, and the connector head of the other end is gathered to the output cable through series / parallel connection. The photovoltaic connector includes negative photovoltaic connector (male head terminal) and positive photovoltaic connector (female head terminal), and the female head terminal is provided with a jack, and the male head terminal is provided with a plug. The position of cable end in the connector head or female head terminal is fixed, and if the fixed position deviation is too large, the stability and reliability of photovoltaic connection will be affected. Therefore, one end of the connector is manually placed in the detection seat, the detection probe connected with the displacement sensor is inserted into the male head or female head, and whether the detection position exceeds the specified range is detected according to the insertion amount. Manual placement is not only low in efficiency, but also deviates in placement position, directly affecting the detection value, so it is urgent to develop a detection clamping device for directly sending the connector to the specified measurement position. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model provides a compact structure, improves the photovoltaic connector detection clamping device of male head or female head terminal in the connector cable end position detection efficiency and precision.

[0004] The technical scheme of the utility model is:

[0005] The photovoltaic connector detection clamping device comprises:

[0006] The support side plate is fixedly arranged on the side of the second linear module;

[0007] The displacement sensor is fixedly arranged on the side of the support side plate, and the front end is provided with a detection probe matched with the connector;

[0008] The positioning seat is horizontally adjustably fixedly arranged on the support side plate and is provided with a through hole matched with the detection probe; the positioning seat is provided with a positioning hole coaxial with the through hole on the end face of the connector, and the positioning hole is matched with the connector.

[0009] Specifically, the side of the positioning seat is provided with a second linear module;

[0010] The side of the top surface sliding block of the second linear module is provided with a detachably fixedly connected detection and sending jaw air cylinder;

[0011] A pair of detection and sending chucks matched with the connector are arranged on the jaw of the detection and sending jaw air cylinder, and the connector is stably arranged on the detection and sending jaw air cylinder through the clamping of the pair of detection and sending chucks.

[0012] Specifically, the positioning seat is horizontally slidably adjusted on the support side plate through the second guide rail and is fixed at a corresponding position through the connecting piece.

[0013] Specifically, the displacement sensor is a linear displacement sensor.

[0014] Specifically, the connector is a connector male head, and the plug in the connector male head is detected.

[0015] Specifically, the connector is a connector female head, and the cable end in the connector female head is detected.

[0016] The utility model discloses a support side plate, displacement sensor and positioning seat, displacement sensor fixed setting is at the side portion of support side plate, and the front end is equipped with the detection probe of adaptation with connector, positioning seat is equipped with the positioning hole of coaxial with through -hole to connector end face, and positioning hole is adapted with connector. The connector end part on the inspection clamping jaw cylinder is inserted into the positioning hole, and the cable end in the connector male head or female head terminal is contacted with the detection probe, and according to the setting displacement, whether the cable fixed position is correct is determined, after the detection is completed, the inspection clamping jaw cylinder retreats the target position, and after the wire harness clamping jaw cylinder clamps the cable on the connector, the inspection clamping jaw cylinder jaw is loosened, and the connector is sent to the next station through the wire harness clamping jaw cylinder. ACCURACY

[0017] Figure 1 It is the three -dimensional structure schematic diagram of transmission device use state;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the three -dimensional structure schematic diagram of transmission device and cable connection detection mechanism connection state;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the three -dimensional structure schematic diagram of cable connection detection mechanism;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the three -dimensional structure schematic diagram of turnover mechanism;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the three -dimensional structure schematic diagram of guide cover;

[0022] In the drawing, 100 is a first guide rail, 110 is a first sliding block, 120 is an extension plate,

[0023] 200 is a wire harness clamping jaw cylinder, 210 is a first cable clamp head, 220 is a second cable clamp head, and 221 is a limiting boss,

[0024] 300 is a connector clamping jaw cylinder, 310 is a connector clamp head,

[0025] 400 is a first linear module,

[0026] 500 is a second linear module, 510 is a sample clamping cylinder, 520 is a sample chuck,

[0027] 600 is a cable connection detection mechanism, 610 is a support side plate, 620 is a displacement sensor, 630 is a detection probe, 640 is a positioning seat, 641 is a positioning hole,

[0028] 700 is a turnover mechanism,

[0029] 710 is a first support plate,

[0030] 720 is a lifting linear drive mechanism,

[0031] 730 is an upper wheel seat, 731 is an upper pressing wheel,

[0032] 740 is a second support plate, 741 is a lower pressing wheel,

[0033] 750 is a guide cover, 7501 is a guide channel, 751 is an inner cover body, 752 is an outer cover body,

[0034] 760 is a turnover clamping cylinder,

[0035] 800 is a material rotating conveying mechanism, 810 is a transverse linear module, 820 is a longitudinal linear module, 830 is a vertical linear module, and 840 is a material rotating clamping cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0038] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain that, unless there are definite provisions and limitations, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected, can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection, can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through the intermediate medium, can be the communication inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] The following refers to Figures 1-5 The working condition of the photovoltaic connector detection and clamping device is described, and the photovoltaic connector detection and clamping device is provided with a full-automatic photovoltaic connector transfer machine conveying device, which comprises:

[0040] A horizontal driving mechanism is fixedly arranged on the workbench.

[0041] A first guide rail 100 is arranged on the workbench and parallel to the horizontal driving mechanism, and the top of the first guide rail 100 is provided with a plurality of first sliding blocks 110 arranged in sliding mode; the plurality of first sliding blocks 110 are detachably fixedly connected through a connecting plate; the connecting plate is connected with the horizontal driving mechanism through an extension plate 120 and is pushed by the horizontal driving mechanism to control the horizontal displacement of the first sliding block 110.

[0042] A wire harness clamping cylinder 200 is provided with a plurality of first sliding blocks 110, which are respectively detachably fixedly arranged at the end of the corresponding first sliding block 110, and a pair of cable clamps for clamping cables are arranged on the top clamping jaw.

[0043] A connector clamping cylinder 300 is provided with a plurality of first sliding blocks 110, which are respectively vertically fixedly arranged on the workbench and parallel to the wire harness clamping cylinder 200; a pair of connector clamps for clamping connectors are arranged on the top clamping jaw of the connector clamping cylinder 300.

[0044] The horizontal driving mechanism setting structure of the utility model can include the following two ways:

[0045] Way one:

[0046] The horizontal driving mechanism is a first linear module 400 fixedly arranged on the workbench.

[0047] The slider on the top surface of the first linear module 400 is detachably fixedly connected with one of the connecting plates through the extension plate 120.

[0048] Way two:

[0049] The horizontal driving mechanism is a cylinder; the extension plate 120 is detachably fixedly connected with the piston rod end of the cylinder.

[0050] The cable clamp structure is further described:

[0051] The pair of cable clamps comprises:

[0052] The first cable clamp head 210 is detachably fixed on one side of the top of the cable clamp jaw cylinder 200; the inner side of the first cable clamp head 210 is provided with a V-shaped port; an arc-shaped corner is arranged in the V-shaped port;

[0053] The second cable clamp head 220 is detachably fixed on the other side of the top of the cable clamp jaw cylinder 200; the inner side of the second cable clamp head 220 is provided with an arc-shaped port, and the arc-shaped port and the V-shaped port form a first clamping cavity matched with the cable.

[0054] The inner side of the second cable clamp head 220 is provided with a limiting boss 221 close to the top;

[0055] The first cable clamp head 210 is provided with a limiting groove matched with the limiting boss 221.

[0056] The connector clamp structure is further described:

[0057] The connector clamp comprises a pair of symmetrically arranged connector clamp heads 310;

[0058] The connector clamp head 310 is detachably fixed with the corresponding jaw of the connector clamp jaw cylinder 300, and a second clamping cavity matched with the connector is formed between the pair of connector clamp heads 310.

[0059] The workbench is provided with a second linear module 500 perpendicular to the first linear module 400;

[0060] The side of the top slide block of the second linear module 500 is provided with a detachably fixed inspection jaw cylinder 510;

[0061] The jaw of the inspection jaw cylinder 510 is provided with a pair of inspection clamp heads 520 matched with the connector, and the connector is stably arranged on the inspection jaw cylinder 510 through the clamping of the pair of inspection clamp heads 520. In the case, the structure of the inspection jaw cylinder 510 is the same as that of the connector clamp jaw cylinder 300, except that the positions and connection forms are different.

[0062] The side of the second linear module 500 is provided with a cable connection detection mechanism 600;

[0063] The cable connection detection mechanism 600 (photovoltaic connector detection and clamping device in the case) comprises:

[0064] A supporting side plate 610 is fixedly arranged on the side of the second linear module 500;

[0065] A displacement sensor 620 is fixedly arranged on the side of the support side plate 610, and a detection probe 630 adapted to the connector is arranged at the front end of the displacement sensor 620; the displacement sensor 620 is a linear displacement sensor;

[0066] A positioning seat 640 is horizontally and adjustably fixedly arranged on the support side plate 610, and a through hole adapted to the detection probe 630 is arranged on the positioning seat 640; the positioning seat 640 is provided with a positioning hole 641 coaxial with the through hole on the side facing the connector end face, and the positioning hole 641 is adapted to the connector.

[0067] The positioning seat 640 of the case slides horizontally on the support side plate 610 through the second guide rail, and after the adjustment is completed, the positioning seat 640 is fixed.

[0068] After the adjustment and fixation of the positioning seat 640 are completed, the connector end portion clamped on the inspection clamp cylinder 510 is inserted into the positioning hole 641, and the cable end of the connector male or female terminal is in contact with the detection probe 630; according to the set displacement amount, it is determined whether the cable fixing position is correct, after the detection is completed, the inspection clamp cylinder 510 retreats to the target position, and the wire harness clamp cylinder 200 corresponding to the position clamps the cable on the connector, then the inspection clamp cylinder 510 releases the clamp, and the connector is sent to the next station through the wire harness clamp cylinder 200.

[0069] The end of the workbench Figure 1 The left side of the workbench is provided with a turnover mechanism 700.

[0070] The turnover mechanism 700 comprises:

[0071] A first support plate 710 is vertically and fixedly arranged on the workbench;

[0072] A lifting linear drive mechanism 720 is vertically and fixedly arranged on the first support plate 710; in the case, the lifting linear drive mechanism 720 comprises a lifting cylinder, a lifting oil cylinder or a lifting electric push rod;

[0073] An upper wheel seat 730 is fixedly arranged at the piston rod end of the lifting linear drive mechanism 720, and a rotatably arranged upper pressing wheel 731 is arranged at the bottom of the upper wheel seat 730;

[0074] A second support plate 740 is vertically and fixedly arranged on the workbench and located below the upper wheel seat 730; a lower pressing wheel 741 corresponding to the upper pressing wheel 731 is arranged on the second support plate 740, and the lower pressing wheel 741 is driven to rotate by a motor;

[0075] The upper pressing wheel 731 is provided with a pressing groove adapted to the cable, and when the upper pressing wheel 731 is in contact with the lower pressing wheel 741, the lower pressing wheel 741 is located in the pressing groove, that is, the thickness of the lower pressing wheel 741 is less than the thickness of the upper pressing wheel 731.

[0076] The guide cover 750 is provided with an arc downwardly curved guide channel 7501;

[0077] The turnover clamp cylinder 760 is fixedly arranged between the guide cover 750 and the lower pressing wheel 741, and is used for clamping the connector. In the present case, the structure of the turnover clamp cylinder 510 is the same as that of the connector clamp cylinder 300.

[0078] The upper portion of the turnover clamp cylinder 760 is provided with a material turning conveying mechanism 800. The material turning conveying mechanism 800 comprises:

[0079] The transverse linear module 810 is horizontally fixedly arranged on the workbench.

[0080] The longitudinal linear module 820 is fixedly arranged on the top slider of the transverse linear module 810, and is perpendicular to the transverse linear module 810.

[0081] The vertical linear module 830 is vertically fixedly arranged on the side of the top slider of the longitudinal linear module 820, and is perpendicular to the transverse linear module 810.

[0082] The material turning clamp cylinder 840 is fixedly arranged on the slider of the vertical linear module 830, and is capable of moving up and down through the vertical linear module 830, moving longitudinally horizontally through the longitudinal linear module 820, and moving transversely horizontally through the transverse linear module 810. The structure of the material turning clamp cylinder 840 is the same as that of the wire harness clamp cylinder 200. The material turning clamp cylinder 840 clamps the cable with the connector, and then transports the cable to the next work station for installation of the other end of the cable.

[0083] The guide cover 750 comprises:

[0084] The inner cover body 751 is fixedly arranged on the workbench, and the top surface is provided with an arc downwardly curved guide surface.

[0085] The outer cover body 752 is fixedly sleeved on the inner cover body 751, and forms the guide channel 7501 with the guide surface. The side of the outer cover body 752 is provided with a discharging port.

[0086] After the cable is clamped between the upper pressing wheel 731 and the lower pressing wheel 741, the turnover clamp cylinder 510 releases the connector. The lower pressing wheel 741 is rotated to push the connector to the direction of the guide channel 7501. When the end of the cable is about to enter between the upper pressing wheel 731 and the lower pressing wheel 741, the lower pressing wheel 741 stops rotating. In the present case, a pair of sensors are used to detect whether the end of the cable is reached. Finally, the material turning clamp cylinder 840 clamps the end of the cable, moves horizontally, and then discharges the cable with the connector from the discharging port of the side of the outer cover body 752 to the next processing work station.

[0087] For the disclosed content, the following points need to be explained:

[0088] (1) The disclosed embodiment of the present case only involves the structure involved in the disclosed embodiment of the present case, and other structures can be referred to the usual design.

[0089] (2) In the case of no conflict, the disclosed embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined to obtain new embodiments;

[0090] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present case, but the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited to this. The protection scope of the present disclosure should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic connector inspection and clamping device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a connector testing device, including: Supporting side plate (610) is fixedly arranged at the side of second linear module (500); Displacement sensor (620) is fixedly arranged at the side of supporting side plate (610), and the front end is equipped with detection probe (630) adapted with connector; Positioning seat (640) is horizontally adjustable fixedly arranged on supporting side plate (610), is equipped with the through hole adapted with detection probe (630), and positioning seat (640) is equipped with the positioning hole (641) coaxial with through hole towards connector end face, and positioning hole (641) is adapted with connector.

2. The photovoltaic connector inspection and clamping device of claim 1, wherein, The side of positioning seat (640) is equipped with second linear module (500); The side of the slider of the top surface of second linear module (500) is equipped with detachable fixedly connected inspection clamping jaw air cylinder (510); The jaw of inspection clamping jaw air cylinder (510) is equipped with a pair of inspection chuck (520) adapted with connector, and the connector is stably arranged on inspection clamping jaw air cylinder (510) through the clamping of a pair of inspection chuck (520).

3. The photovoltaic connector inspection and clamping device of claim 1, wherein, Positioning seat (640) is horizontally slidably adjusted on supporting side plate (610) through second guide rail.

4. The photovoltaic connector inspection and clamping device of claim 1, wherein, Displacement sensor (620) is linear displacement sensor.

5. The photovoltaic connector inspection and clamping device of claim 1, wherein, The connector is connector male head.

6. The photovoltaic connector inspection and clamping device of claim 1, wherein, The connector is connector female head.