Automatic photovoltaic purline mounting device

By designing an automatic photovoltaic purlin installation device, which employs a robotic arm and gripper mechanism, the safety risks and low efficiency of purlin installation in photovoltaic projects have been solved, achieving efficient and safe automated purlin installation.

CN223789861UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13POWERCHINA HUADONG ENG CORP LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520171031.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-25
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-25

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Technical Problem

In photovoltaic project construction, purlin installation relies on manual operation, which poses problems such as high safety risks, low installation quality, low efficiency and high labor costs. In addition, the standardization of purlin spacing and parallelism is low.

Method used

Design an automatic photovoltaic purlin installation device that uses a robotic arm and gripper mechanism to grasp, assemble, and lock the purlins, replacing manual installation. The device includes a double-layer gripper and an arc-shaped gripper for grasping the purlins, reinforcing ribs, and U-bolts, and locks them in place using an automatic nut sleeve.

Benefits of technology

It enables highly efficient and automated installation of purlins, shortens installation time, improves construction efficiency, enhances installation quality and safety, and reduces labor costs.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic construction robots, and particularly relates to an automatic photovoltaic purline installation device which comprises a moving trolley, a feeding box, a nut feeding box and a mechanical arm are installed on the moving trolley, a base is installed on the mechanical arm, and a first vertical sliding rail and a second vertical sliding rail are installed on the base. A first support is installed on the first vertical sliding rail, a purline grabbing mechanism is installed on the first support and comprises a double-layer clamping jaw, a second support is installed on the second vertical sliding rail, a bolt grabbing mechanism is installed on the second support and comprises an arc-shaped clamping jaw, and the arc-shaped clamping jaw is located under the double-layer clamping jaw. The double-layer clamping jaw and the arc-shaped clamping jaw on the mechanical arm can complete actions of grabbing, splicing, locking and the like needed by installation of the purline, a manual installation mode is replaced, efficient and automatic installation of the purline is achieved, the installation time of the photovoltaic purline is greatly shortened, the construction efficiency is improved, and the project progress can be accelerated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automated construction robot technology, and in particular relates to an automatic installation device for photovoltaic purlins. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of renewable energy, the demand for photovoltaic (PV) projects is increasing. Currently, the purlin installation method in PV project construction mainly relies on manual operation, which has problems such as high safety risks, low installation quality, low efficiency, and high labor costs.

[0003] Purlin installation, as a preliminary step in component installation, requires standardized purlin spacing and parallelism to ensure component installation quality. Currently, manual purlin installation methods are not standardized and are inefficient.

[0004] This utility model designs an automatic photovoltaic purlin installation device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic photovoltaic purlin installation device includes a mobile cart with a feeding box, a nut feeding box, and a robotic arm mounted on it. A base is mounted on the robotic arm, and a first vertical slide rail and a second vertical slide rail are mounted on the base. A first bracket is mounted on the first vertical slide rail, and a purlin gripping mechanism is mounted on the first bracket. The purlin gripping mechanism includes a first drive box mounted at the lower end of the first bracket, with two opposing double-layer grippers mounted at the lower end of the first drive box. A second bracket is mounted on the second vertical slide rail, and a bolt gripping mechanism is mounted on the second bracket. The bolt gripping mechanism includes a second drive box mounted at the upper end of the second bracket, with two opposing arc-shaped grippers mounted at the upper end of the second drive box, directly below the double-layer grippers. An automatic nut sleeve is mounted on the upper end of the first bracket.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the double-layer gripper includes a movable frame installed at the lower end of the first drive box, on which an upper support gripper and a lower gripping gripper are respectively installed.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the arc-shaped gripper includes a movable seat mounted on the upper end of the second drive box, and a clamping plate with an inner arc shape is installed on the upper end of the movable seat. The inner sides of the two clamping plates form a U-shaped groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a horizontal slide rail is installed on the first bracket, and an automatic nut sleeve is installed on the horizontal slide rail, with the automatic nut sleeve positioned above the double-layer grippers.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the first bracket is provided with a through hole, the automatic nut sleeve is located above the through hole, and the arc-shaped gripper is located below the through hole.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. The double-layer gripper and arc-shaped gripper on the robotic arm of this utility model can complete the gripping, assembly, and locking actions required for purlin installation, replacing manual installation methods, realizing efficient and automated installation of purlins, greatly shortening the installation time of photovoltaic purlins, improving construction efficiency, and helping to speed up the project progress. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the double-layer gripper and the arc-shaped gripper of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the double-layer gripper and the arc-shaped gripper of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 4 A schematic diagram from the perspective of A.

[0018] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Moving vehicle; 2. Feeding box; 3. Nut loading box; 4. Robotic arm; 5. Base; 6. Automatic nut sleeve; 7. Horizontal slide rail; 8. Through hole; 10. First vertical slide rail; 11. First bracket; 12. First drive box; 13. Double-layer gripper; 14. Moving frame; 15. Upper support gripper; 16. Lower gripping gripper; 20. Second vertical slide rail; 21. Second bracket; 22. Second drive box; 23. Arc-shaped gripper; 24. Moving seat; 25. Clamping plate; 30. Purlin; 31. Reinforcing rib; 32. U-bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following embodiments or drawings are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0020] An automatic installation device for photovoltaic purlins, such as Figures 1 to 5As shown, the system includes a mobile cart 1, on which a feeding box 2, a nut feeding box 3, and a robotic arm 4 are mounted. A base 5 is mounted on the robotic arm 4, and a first vertical slide rail 10 and a second vertical slide rail 20 are mounted on the base 5. A first support 11 is mounted on the first vertical slide rail 10, and a purlin gripping mechanism is mounted on the first support 11. The purlin gripping mechanism includes a first drive box 12 mounted at the lower end of the first support 11, with two opposing double-layer grippers 13 mounted at the lower end of the first drive box 12. A second support 21 is mounted on the second vertical slide rail 20, and a bolt gripping mechanism is mounted on the second support 21. The bolt gripping mechanism includes a second drive box 22 mounted at the upper end of the second support 21, with two opposing arc-shaped grippers 23 mounted at the upper end of the second drive box 22, located directly below the double-layer grippers 13. An automatic nut sleeve 6 is mounted at the upper end of the first support 11.

[0021] The feeding box 2 can provide purlins, reinforcing ribs, and U-bolts, while the nut feeding box 3 provides nuts that can be installed on the U-bolts. The robotic arm 4 can move to the feeding box 2 and the nut feeding box 3, grab the purlins 30 and reinforcing ribs 31 with the double-layer gripper 13, grab the U-bolts 32 with the arc-shaped gripper 23, and grab the nuts with the automatic nut sleeve 6.

[0022] Purlin installation steps:

[0023] The mobile vehicle 1 moves to the bracket where the purlin is to be installed, and the robotic arm 4 moves toward the bracket to the installation position. At this time, the double-layer gripper 13 grabs the purlin 30 and the reinforcing rib 31. The purlin 30 is located above the reinforcing rib 31. The purlin 30 and the reinforcing rib 31 are located above the bracket. The arc-shaped gripper 23 grabs the U-bolt 32. The U-bolt 32 is located below the bracket.

[0024] The second vertical slide rail 20 drives the arc-shaped gripper 23 to carry the U-bolt 32 upward. The lower arc-shaped section of the U-bolt 32 contacts the lower end of the bracket, and the two straight sections of the upper part of the U-bolt 32 pass through the upper screw holes of the purlin 30 and the reinforcing rib 31. The automatic nut sleeve 6 installs a nut on the upper part of the U-bolt 32, and the U-bolt 32 fixes the purlin 30 and the reinforcing rib 31 to the bracket, completing the purlin installation action.

[0025] The double-layer gripper 13 and arc-shaped gripper 23 on the robotic arm 4 can complete the gripping, assembly, and locking actions required for purlin installation, replacing manual installation methods, realizing efficient and automated installation of purlins, greatly shortening the installation time of photovoltaic purlins, improving construction efficiency, and helping to speed up the project progress.

[0026] like Figure 5As shown, the double-layer gripper 13 includes a movable frame 14 installed at the lower end of the first drive box 12. The movable frame 14 is respectively equipped with an upper support gripper 15 and a lower gripping gripper 16 distributed vertically. The upper support gripper 15 is used to support the purlin 30, and the lower gripping gripper 16 is used to clamp the reinforcing rib 31.

[0027] like Figure 5 As shown, the arc-shaped gripper 23 includes a movable seat 24 mounted on the upper end of the second drive box 22. The upper end of the movable seat 24 is equipped with a clamping plate 25 with an inner arc shape. The clamping plate 25 is used to grip the U-bolt 32. The inner sides of the two clamping plates 25 form a U-shaped groove, and the U-bolt 32 is placed between the two clamping plates 25.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, a horizontal slide rail 7 is installed on the first bracket 11, and an automatic nut sleeve 6 is installed on the horizontal slide rail 7, with the automatic nut sleeve 6 located above the double-layer gripper 13.

[0029] The first bracket 11 is provided with a through hole 8. The automatic nut sleeve 6 is located above the through hole 8, and the arc-shaped claw 23 is located below the through hole 8. In the purlin installation step, the two straight segments of the upper part of the U-bolt 32 pass through the upper screw holes of the purlin 30 and the reinforcing rib 31. The automatic nut sleeve 6 descends, passes through the through hole 8 and approaches the U-bolt 32 to install the nut on the upper part of the U-bolt 32.

[0030] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications or equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic installation device for photovoltaic purlins, characterized in that: The system includes a mobile vehicle (1), on which a feeding box (2), a nut feeding box (3), and a robotic arm (4) are mounted. A base (5) is mounted on the robotic arm (4), and a first vertical slide rail (10) and a second vertical slide rail (20) are mounted on the base (5). A first support (11) is mounted on the first vertical slide rail (10), and a purlin gripping mechanism is mounted on the first support (11). The purlin gripping mechanism includes a first drive box (12) installed at the lower end of the first support (11). 12) Two double-layer grippers (13) facing each other are installed at the lower end. A second bracket (21) is installed on the second vertical slide rail (20). A bolt gripping mechanism is installed on the second bracket (21). The bolt gripping mechanism includes a second drive box (22) installed on the upper end of the second bracket (21). Two arc-shaped grippers (23) facing each other are installed on the upper end of the second drive box (22). The arc-shaped grippers (23) are located directly below the double-layer grippers (13). An automatic nut sleeve (6) is installed on the upper end of the first bracket (11).

2. The automatic photovoltaic purlin installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The double-layer gripper (13) includes a movable frame (14) installed at the lower end of the first drive box (12), and an upper support gripper (15) and a lower gripper (16) distributed vertically are respectively installed on the movable frame (14).

3. The automatic installation device for photovoltaic purlins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped gripper (23) includes a movable seat (24) installed on the upper end of the second drive box (22). The upper end of the movable seat (24) is equipped with a clamping plate (25) with an inner arc shape. The inner sides of the two clamping plates (25) form a U-shaped groove.

4. The automatic installation device for photovoltaic purlins according to claim 1, characterized in that: A horizontal slide rail (7) is installed on the first bracket (11), and an automatic nut sleeve (6) is installed on the horizontal slide rail (7), with the automatic nut sleeve (6) located above the double-layer gripper (13).

5. The automatic installation device for photovoltaic purlins according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first bracket (11) is provided with a through hole (8), the automatic nut sleeve (6) is located above the through hole (8), and the arc-shaped gripper (23) is located below the through hole (8).