Photovoltaic module reliability detection tool

By integrating light, humidity, and vibration detection into a comprehensive fixture, the problems of limited detection dimensions and poor versatility of existing equipment are solved, enabling multi-dimensional reliability testing and improving testing efficiency to adapt to photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications.

CN224083502UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03POWERCHINA CHONGQING ENG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic module reliability testing equipment has a single testing dimension and cannot simulate temperature, light and vibration conditions. In addition, the clamping device has poor versatility and cannot be adapted to photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications.

Method used

A comprehensive tooling integrating light, humidity, and vibration detection was designed, including a clamping mechanism, a temperature simulation component, and a vibration motor. It can simulate complex outdoor working conditions and adapt to photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-dimensional reliability testing of photovoltaic modules, improves testing efficiency and versatility, and adapts to photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic assembly reliability detection tool, which relates to the technical field of photovoltaic assembly detection and comprises a bottom plate, supporting springs are fixed at four corners of the upper end face of the bottom plate, the upper ends of the four supporting springs are connected with a rectangular frame, a clamping groove is formed in the top end of the inner wall of the rectangular frame, and a clamping mechanism is mounted at the clamping groove. An illumination simulation assembly and a temperature simulation assembly are mounted on the clamping mechanism, a controller module is mounted on one side of the upper end face of the bottom plate, a vibration motor is mounted on the outer wall of one side of the rectangular frame, the temperature simulation assembly comprises a mounting frame, a fan is mounted in the mounting frame, and a heating wire is mounted on the inner wall of the mounting frame and close to the air suction end of the fan. According to the utility model, three detection conditions of illumination, humidity and vibration are integrated in the same tool, the outdoor complex working condition of a photovoltaic assembly can be simulated, photovoltaic panels of different dimensions can be fixed, the universality is good, and the efficiency of reliability detection of the photovoltaic panels is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic module testing technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, reliability testing of photovoltaic modules mainly relies on laboratory environments, but existing tooling has the following shortcomings:

[0003] 1. The detection dimension is limited, making it difficult to simultaneously simulate temperature, light, and vibration conditions;

[0004] 2. The component clamping device has poor versatility and cannot be adapted to photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications;

[0005] Therefore, a photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture is provided. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture. By integrating three testing conditions—light intensity, humidity, and vibration—into the same fixture, it can simulate the complex outdoor operating conditions of photovoltaic modules. Furthermore, it can fix photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications, demonstrating good versatility and improving the efficiency of photovoltaic panel reliability testing, thus overcoming the deficiencies of existing technologies.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture includes a base plate, with support springs fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the base plate. The upper ends of the four support springs are connected to a rectangular frame. A slot is provided at the top of the inner wall of the rectangular frame, and a clamping mechanism is installed in the slot. A light simulation component and a temperature simulation component are installed on the clamping mechanism. A controller module is installed on one side of the upper surface of the base plate, and a vibration motor is installed on one outer wall of the rectangular frame.

[0009] The temperature simulation component includes a mounting frame, a fan is installed inside the mounting frame, and a heating wire is installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame near the air intake end of the fan.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the clamping mechanism includes a first electric push rod fixed to one side of the slot, one end of the first electric push rod is connected to a clamping rod, and the two ends of the clamping rod abut against the two sides of the slot respectively.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: two support rods are symmetrically fixed to the inner wall of the rectangular frame and below the slot.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the lighting simulation component includes two L-shaped brackets symmetrically fixed to the upper end face of the clamping rod, and LED tubes are installed on the lower end face of the horizontal section of the two L-shaped brackets.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a second electric push rod is fixedly attached to the middle of the upper end face of the clamping rod, and a lifting rod is connected to the upper end of the second electric push rod. Both ends of the lifting rod are fixed with U-shaped locking blocks. The two U-shaped locking blocks are respectively engaged with the vertical sections of the two L-shaped brackets. Two support rods are symmetrically fixed to the upper end face of the lifting rod. The opposite sides of the mounting frame are rotatably connected to the two support rods respectively through damping bearings.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model: the outer wall of the base plate is fixed with a connecting ear, and the connecting ear is provided with a fixing hole.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] By integrating three detection conditions—light, humidity, and vibration—into the same fixture, the complex outdoor working conditions of photovoltaic modules can be simulated. It can also fix photovoltaic panels of different sizes and specifications, demonstrating good versatility and improving the efficiency of reliability testing for photovoltaic panels. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of a photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of a photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a third-view three-dimensional structural diagram of a photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a reliability testing fixture for photovoltaic modules. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Connecting ear; 3. Second electric push rod; 4. First electric push rod; 5. Rectangular frame; 6. Clamping rod; 7. Heating wire; 8. L-shaped bracket; 9. LED tube; 10. Slot; 11. Mounting frame; 12. Lifting rod; 13. Vibration motor; 14. Support rod; 15. Fan; 16. U-shaped locking block; 17. Support rod; 18. Support spring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-4 A photovoltaic module reliability testing fixture includes a base plate 1. Support springs 18 are fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the base plate 1. The upper ends of the four support springs 18 are connected to a rectangular frame 5. A slot 10 is opened at the top of the inner wall of the rectangular frame 5. A clamping mechanism is installed at the slot 10. A light simulation component and a temperature simulation component are installed on the clamping mechanism. A controller module is installed on one side of the upper surface of the base plate 1. A vibration motor 13 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the rectangular frame 5.

[0024] The temperature simulation component includes a mounting frame 11, a fan 15 is installed inside the mounting frame 11, and a heating wire 7 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting frame 11 near the air intake end of the fan 15.

[0025] The clamping mechanism includes a first electric push rod 4 fixed to one side of the slot 10, one end of the first electric push rod 4 is connected to a clamping rod 6, and the two ends of the clamping rod 6 abut against the two sides of the slot 10 respectively.

[0026] Two support rods 17 are symmetrically fixed to the inner wall of the rectangular frame 5 and below the slot 10.

[0027] The lighting simulation component includes two L-shaped brackets 8 symmetrically fixed to the upper end face of the clamp 6, and LED tubes 9 are installed on the lower end face of the horizontal section of the two L-shaped brackets 8.

[0028] A second electric push rod 3 is fixed to the middle of the upper end face of the clamping rod 6. A lifting rod 12 is connected to the upper end of the second electric push rod 3. U-shaped locking blocks 16 are fixed to both ends of the lifting rod 12. The two U-shaped locking blocks 16 are respectively locked to the vertical sections of the two L-shaped brackets 8. Two support rods 14 are symmetrically fixed to the upper end face of the lifting rod 12. The opposite sides of the mounting frame 11 are rotatably connected to the two support rods 14 through damping bearings.

[0029] The outer wall of the base plate 1 is fixed with a connecting lug 2, and the connecting lug 2 is provided with a fixing hole. The connecting lug 2 is fixed to the testing station by bolts through the fixing hole, thus realizing the installation of the base plate 1.

[0030] Working principle: The photovoltaic panel is placed on the slot 10 and the support rod 17. The first electric push rod 4 pushes the clamping rod 6 to move, which can fix the photovoltaic panel on one side of the slot 10. The controller module controls the LED tube 9 to turn on to simulate lighting, and turns on the heating wire 7 and the fan 15 to simulate the use of the photovoltaic panel in a high-temperature environment. The angle of the mounting frame 11 can be adjusted by rotating it to ensure that heat can be delivered to the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The vibration motor 13 is turned on, and the rectangular frame 5 is elastically supported by the support spring 18, which can drive the photovoltaic panel to perform vibration detection.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module reliability detection tooling comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, The upper end face of the bottom plate (1) is fixed with support springs (18) at four corners, and the upper ends of the four support springs (18) are connected with a rectangular frame (5), the inner wall top end of the rectangular frame (5) is provided with a clamping groove (10), the clamping groove (10) is provided with a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is provided with a light simulation assembly and a temperature simulation assembly, one side of the upper end face of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a controller module, and one side of the outer wall of the rectangular frame (5) is provided with a vibration motor (13). The temperature simulation assembly comprises an installation frame (11), and a fan (15) is installed in the installation frame (11).

2. The reliability detection tool for photovoltaic module according to claim 1, wherein, The clamping mechanism comprises a first electric push rod (4) fixed on one side of the clamping groove (10), one end of the first electric push rod (4) is connected with a clamping rod (6), and the two ends of the clamping rod (6) are respectively abutted on the two sides of the clamping groove (10).

3. The reliability detection tool for photovoltaic module according to claim 2, wherein, The inner wall of the rectangular frame (5) and below the clamping groove (10) are symmetrically fixed with two support rods (17).

4. The reliability detection tool for photovoltaic module according to claim 2, wherein, The light simulation assembly comprises two L-shaped supports (8) symmetrically fixed on the upper end face of the clamping rod (6), and the horizontal section of the two L-shaped supports (8) is provided with LED lamp tubes (9).

5. The reliability detection tool for photovoltaic modules according to claim 4, wherein The upper end face of the clamping rod (6) is fixed with a second electric push rod (3) at the middle portion, the upper end of the second electric push rod (3) is connected with a lifting rod (12), the two ends of the lifting rod (12) are fixed with U-shaped clamping blocks (16), the two U-shaped clamping blocks (16) are respectively clamped with the vertical sections of the two L-shaped supports (8), the upper end face of the lifting rod (12) is symmetrically fixed with two support rods (14), and the opposite sides of the installation frame (11) are respectively rotatably connected with the two support rods (14) through damping bearings.

6. The reliability detection tool for photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, wherein The outer wall of the bottom plate (1) is fixed with a connecting lug (2), and the connecting lug (2) is provided with a fixing hole.