Ferry vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a ferry vehicle, and relates to the technical field of ferry vehicles. The ferry vehicle is used for transferring the photovoltaic robot and comprises a vehicle body and a locking device. The vehicle body comprises a vehicle frame and a carrying platform, the vehicle frame is used for moving, and the carrying platform is arranged on the vehicle frame and used for being in butt joint with a photovoltaic panel and containing a photovoltaic robot; the locking device comprises a driving piece and a locking execution piece, and the driving piece is arranged on the vehicle body and connected with the locking execution piece; the driving part is used for driving the locking execution part to turn over, so that at least one part of the locking execution part protrudes out of the carrying platform to lock the photovoltaic robot. The locking device is simple in structure, easy and convenient to operate and very convenient to install, so that the ferry vehicle is simple in overall structure and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shuttle bus locking technology, and more specifically, to a shuttle bus. Background Technology

[0002] Photovoltaic power generation is a technology that directly converts light energy into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect at semiconductor interfaces. Because dust easily accumulates on the surface of photovoltaic panels, causing shading and reducing the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic system, it is usually necessary to use a photovoltaic cleaning device to regularly clean the surface of the photovoltaic panels to improve efficiency. After normal cleaning, the photovoltaic cleaning device is parked on a shuttle vehicle, awaiting the next cleaning. However, the photovoltaic cleaning device may fall off the shuttle vehicle; therefore, locking devices are typically used to secure it to a designated position on the shuttle vehicle.

[0003] However, most of the related shuttle bus locking devices are complex in structure and expensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a shuttle bus with simple locking operation, simple structure, convenient installation and low cost.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] An embodiment of this utility model provides a shuttle vehicle for transporting photovoltaic robots, which includes:

[0007] The vehicle body includes a frame and a transport platform. The frame is used for movement, and the transport platform is mounted on the frame for docking with photovoltaic panels and accommodating a photovoltaic robot.

[0008] A locking device includes a drive member and a locking actuator. The drive member is disposed on the vehicle body and connected to the locking actuator. The drive member is used to drive the locking actuator to rotate, so that at least a portion of the locking actuator protrudes from the transport platform to lock the photovoltaic robot.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the transport platform includes a connecting frame, a first placement rod, and a second placement rod, the first placement rod and the second placement rod being connected to the vehicle body via the connecting frame; the first placement rod and the second placement rod are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart; the driving component and the locking actuator are both disposed between the first placement rod and the second placement rod.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the transport platform further includes a crossbeam, one end of which is connected to the first placement rod and the other end of which is connected to the second placement rod; the locking actuator includes a locking rod, the middle of which is hinged to the crossbeam, one end of which is hinged to the drive member and the other end of which is used to lock the photovoltaic robot.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, one end of the connecting frame is hinged to the first or second placement rod, and the other end of the connecting frame is hinged to the vehicle body; the connecting frame can rotate relative to the vehicle body, thereby causing the first and second placement rods to rotate relative to the vehicle body. In an optional embodiment, the vehicle body further includes a side plate disposed on the side of the vehicle frame; the shuttle vehicle further includes a movable frame connected to the side plate, the movable frame being movable along the side plate; the movable frame is located above the transport platform.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the side plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart along the length of the side plate, and the movable frame is connected to the side plate by fasteners passing through the mounting holes.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the shuttle vehicle further includes a sensing device disposed on the vehicle body; the sensing device is used to detect whether the photovoltaic robot is located on the transport platform.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the sensing device is located directly above the locking device.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the shuttle bus further includes a control system electrically connected to the locking device and the sensing device.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the driving component is an electric push rod; the shuttle vehicle also includes a self-generating system, which is disposed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the driving component.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the shuttle bus according to this utility model embodiment include, for example:

[0018] This shuttle vehicle is used to transport photovoltaic robots and includes a vehicle body and a locking device. The vehicle body includes a frame and a transport platform. The frame is used for movement, and the transport platform is mounted on the frame for docking with photovoltaic panels and accommodating the photovoltaic robot. The locking device includes a drive component and a locking actuator. The drive component is located on the vehicle body and connected to the locking actuator. The drive component drives the locking actuator to rotate, so that at least a portion of the locking actuator protrudes from the transport platform to lock the photovoltaic robot. This locking device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is very convenient to install, resulting in a simple overall structure and low cost for the shuttle vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a shuttle bus in a locked state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from a first-person perspective of a shuttle bus in an unlocked state, provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from a second perspective of a shuttle bus in an unlocked state, provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Icons: 1000 - Shuttle vehicle; 100 - Vehicle body; 110 - Frame; 120 - Transport platform; 121 - Connecting frame; 122 - First placement rod; 123 - Second placement rod; 124 - Crossbeam; 130 - Side plate; 131 - Mounting hole; 200 - Locking device; 210 - Drive component; 220 - Locking actuator; 300 - Sensing device; 400 - Self-generating system; 500 - Control system; 600 - Mobile frame. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0030] Photovoltaic power generation is a technology that directly converts light energy into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect at semiconductor interfaces. Because dust easily accumulates on the surface of photovoltaic panels in photovoltaic power generation devices, causing shading and reducing the power generation efficiency, it is usually necessary to use a photovoltaic cleaning device to regularly clean the surface of the photovoltaic panels to improve efficiency. After normal cleaning, the photovoltaic cleaning device is parked on a shuttle vehicle, awaiting the next cleaning. However, the photovoltaic cleaning device may fall off the shuttle vehicle; therefore, a locking device is usually used to lock and secure it to a designated position on the shuttle vehicle. However, most related shuttle vehicle locking devices are complex in structure and expensive.

[0031] Based on this, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The shuttle vehicle 1000 provided in this embodiment of the present invention can effectively improve the aforementioned technical problems. The shuttle vehicle 1000 has a simple locking operation, a simple structure, is easy to install, and has low cost. In this embodiment, the shuttle vehicle 1000 is used to carry a photovoltaic robot; however, it can also be used to carry goods or other objects to be locked, and this is not limited thereto. The photovoltaic robot in this embodiment can be used for, but is not limited to, cleaning, inspecting, and repairing photovoltaic panels.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a shuttle bus 1000 in a locked state provided in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the shuttle bus 1000 in an unlocked state provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from a second perspective of the shuttle bus 1000 in the unlocked state provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shuttle vehicle 1000 in this embodiment is used to transport photovoltaic robots, and includes a vehicle body 100 and a locking device 200. The locking device 200 is disposed on the vehicle body 100 and is used to perform locking or unlocking actions, thereby locking the photovoltaic robot to the vehicle body 100 or unlocking the photovoltaic robot. The locking device 200 is used to prevent the photovoltaic robot from falling off the shuttle vehicle 1000 when it is not in operation, thus serving to restrict and protect the photovoltaic robot. Specifically, in this embodiment, the vehicle body 100 includes a frame 110 and a transport platform 120. The frame 110 is used for movement, and the transport platform 120 is mounted on the frame 110 for docking with the photovoltaic panel and accommodating the photovoltaic robot. The locking device 200 includes a drive member 210 and a locking actuator 220. The drive member 210 is mounted on the vehicle body 100 and connected to the locking actuator 220. The drive member 210 drives the locking actuator 220 to rotate, thereby causing at least a portion of the locking actuator 220 to protrude from the transport platform 120 to lock the photovoltaic robot. When the locking actuator 220 is in other states, the locking actuator 220 is in an unlocked state and does not restrict the position and movement of the photovoltaic robot on the transport platform 120. For example, when the locking actuator 220 is located below or parallel to the transport platform 120, the locking device 200 unlocks the photovoltaic robot.

[0034] By flipping the device to lock and unlock, the space occupied by the locking device 200 can be reduced, allowing more photovoltaic robots to be accommodated. The locking device 200 in this embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is very convenient to install, thus making the overall structure of the shuttle vehicle 1000 simple and low in cost.

[0035] Of course, the drive unit 210 is located below the transport platform 120. The drive unit 210 drives the locking actuator 220 to move linearly and extend and retract vertically, which can also lock or unlock the photovoltaic robot on the transport platform 120. When the drive unit 210 drives the locking actuator 220 to extend upward and protrude from the transport platform 120, the locking actuator 220 locks the photovoltaic robot; when the drive unit 210 drives the locking actuator 220 to retract downward and the locking actuator 220 is located below the transport platform 120, the photovoltaic robot is unlocked. In addition, the locking device 200 can also be designed in other structural forms, which are not limited here.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-3 To facilitate the entry and exit of the photovoltaic robot from the vehicle body 100, the transport platform 120 in this embodiment is mounted on the frame 110 and can rotate relative to the frame 110; the locking device 200 is mounted on the transport platform 120. By rotatably connecting the transport platform 120 to the frame 110, when the photovoltaic robot needs to enter or exit the shuttle vehicle 1000, the transport platform 120 rotates until it is tilted towards the ground, with one end close to the ground, to allow the photovoltaic robot to enter or exit. Of course, the transport platform 120 can also be fixedly connected to the frame 110; this is not limited here. When the photovoltaic robot is not leaving the compartment, it is parked on the transport platform 120 of the shuttle vehicle 1000. When the robot needs to leave the compartment for work, the shuttle vehicle 1000 automatically runs until it aligns with the photovoltaic module to be cleaned and then brakes to a stop. The shuttle vehicle 1000 then releases the locking device 200, allowing the robot to move onto the photovoltaic module for cleaning. After the photovoltaic cleaning robot returns to the transport platform 120 after completing its cleaning operation, the shuttle vehicle 1000 closes the locking device 200 to prevent the photovoltaic cleaning robot from falling off the transport platform 120 if it is subjected to external force or is accidentally started.

[0037] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the transport platform 120 includes a connecting frame 121, a first placement rod 122, and a second placement rod 123. The first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123 are connected to the vehicle body 100 through the connecting frame 121. The first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The driving component 210 and the locking actuator 220 are both disposed between the first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123. The first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123 are used together to place the photovoltaic cleaning robot. This design simplifies the structure of the entire shuttle vehicle 1000 and reduces costs when locking or unlocking the photovoltaic robot. Of course, the transport platform 120 can also be designed as a flat plate or other forms, which are not limited here.

[0038] The aforementioned "transport platform 120 can rotate relative to the vehicle frame 110" specifically refers to the first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123 being movably connected to the vehicle body 100 via a connecting frame 121. In this embodiment, one end of the connecting frame 121 is hinged to either the first placement rod 122 or the second placement rod 123, and the other end is hinged to the vehicle body 100. The connecting frame 121 can rotate relative to the vehicle body 100, thereby causing the first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123 to rotate relative to the vehicle body 100, thus changing the angle between the first placement rod 122 and the second placement rod 123 and the horizontal plane. The number of connecting frames 121 can be one or more. The connecting frame 121 may include a first connecting frame 121 and a second connecting frame 121 arranged parallel to the vehicle body 100. One end of the first connecting frame 121 is hinged to the first placement rod 122, and the other end of the first connecting frame 121 is hinged to the vehicle body 100. One end of the second connecting frame 121 is hinged to the second placement rod 123, and the other end of the second connecting frame 121 is hinged to the vehicle body 100. To ensure the stability of the rotation of the transport platform 120, there may be multiple first connecting frames 121 and second connecting frames 121. Multiple first connecting frames 121 or second connecting frames 121 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the distance between the first connecting frames 121 and the second connecting frame 121.

[0039] Furthermore, in order to make the rotation of the locking actuator 220 more stable, the transport platform 120 in this embodiment also includes a crossbeam 124. One end of the crossbeam 124 is connected to the first placement rod 122, and the other end of the crossbeam 124 is connected to the second placement rod 123. The locking actuator 220 includes a locking rod. The middle part of the locking rod is hinged to the crossbeam 124. One end of the locking rod is hinged to the drive member 210, and the other end is used to lock the photovoltaic robot.

[0040] In this embodiment, the drive component 210 is a telescopic rod, which can be an electric push rod, a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, etc., and is not limited here. To save energy and simplify the structure, the drive component 210 in this embodiment is an electric push rod. The shuttle vehicle 1000 also includes a self-generating system 400, which is installed on the vehicle body 100 and electrically connected to the drive component 210. The self-generating system 400 provides electrical energy to the drive component 210. In this embodiment, the self-generating system 400 is a solar power generation system; of course, other self-generating systems 400 can also be used, and are not limited here. Of course, the drive component 210 and the locking actuator 220 can also be designed as a motor and a rotating shaft structure, and are not limited here.

[0041] In addition, please see Figures 1-3In this embodiment, the vehicle body 100 also includes a side plate 130, which is disposed on the side of the frame 110; the shuttle vehicle 1000 also includes a movable frame 600, which is connected to the side plate 130 and can move along the side plate 130; the movable frame 600 is located above the transport platform 120; and the sensing device 300 is disposed on the movable frame 600. By setting the movable frame 600, the sensing device 300 can be moved relative to the side plate 130, so that the sensing device 300 can be moved to any position above the transport platform 120 to detect whether the photovoltaic robot at different positions has performed an out-of-warehouse operation.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the side plate 130 has a plurality of mounting holes 131 spaced apart along its length. The movable frame 600 is connected to the side plate 130 by fasteners passing through the mounting holes 131. Alternatively, a sliding groove can be provided on the side plate 130, and the movable frame 600 can be movably connected to the side plate 130 by a slider engaging with the sliding groove of the side plate 130. Furthermore, other structural forms can be used for the movable connection between the side plate 130 and the movable frame 600, which are not limited here.

[0043] Furthermore, most existing shuttle bus locking devices rely on photovoltaic robots in conjunction with stopping mechanisms to achieve locking and unlocking. The locking and unlocking actions require commands from the photovoltaic robot and the assistance of the stopping mechanism. The locking and unlocking process necessitates precise stopping of the photovoltaic robot; otherwise, locking and unlocking will fail.

[0044] The shuttle vehicle 1000 in this embodiment also includes a sensing device 300, which is disposed on the vehicle body 100. The sensing device 300 is used to detect whether the photovoltaic robot is located on the transport platform 120. That is, the sensing device 300 is used to detect whether the photovoltaic robot has left the warehouse for operation and whether the photovoltaic robot has returned to the designated position after operation. In this embodiment, the sensing device 300 is a proximity switch. Of course, the sensing device 300 can be an electromagnetic induction device 300, and the locking actuator 220 of the locking device 200 is made of metal. The sensing device 300 can also be an infrared sensor or other sensing devices 300, which are not limited here. By simultaneously setting the locking device 200 and the sensing device 300 on the vehicle body 100, the shuttle vehicle 1000 can independently realize the locking and unlocking functions without the need for other equipment such as photovoltaic cleaning robots or parking positions. Moreover, the shuttle vehicle 1000 has a simple structure, is easy to install, and has low cost.

[0045] To ensure the accuracy of the detection by the sensing device 300, the sensing device 300 in this embodiment is located directly above the locking device 200.

[0046] In this embodiment, the sensing device 300 can be used not only to determine whether the photovoltaic robot is located on the transport platform 120, but also to detect whether the locking device 200 performs a locking or unlocking action.

[0047] Please continue reading. Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the shuttle vehicle 1000 also includes a control system 500, which is electrically connected to the locking device 200 and the sensing device 300. The control system 500 is used to control the locking device 200 to operate based on the signal fed back by the sensing device 300, so that the locking device 200 is in a locked state when the photovoltaic robot is located on the transport platform 120 of the shuttle vehicle 1000 and does not need to work, thereby preventing the photovoltaic robot from falling; or to control the locking device 200 to be in an unlocked state when the photovoltaic robot needs to leave the compartment to work.

[0048] In summary, the shuttle vehicle 1000 is used to transport photovoltaic robots, and includes a vehicle body 100 and a locking device 200. The vehicle body 100 includes a frame 110 and a transport platform 120. The frame 110 is used for movement, and the transport platform 120 is mounted on the frame 110 for docking with photovoltaic panels and accommodating the photovoltaic robot. The locking device 200 includes a drive component 210 and a locking actuator 220. The drive component 210 is located on the vehicle body 100 and connected to the locking actuator 220. The drive component 210 drives the locking actuator 220 to rotate, so that at least a portion of the locking actuator 220 protrudes from the transport platform 120 to lock the photovoltaic robot. The locking device 200 has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is very convenient to install, thus making the overall structure of the shuttle vehicle 1000 simple and low-cost.

[0049] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shuttle for transporting a photovoltaic robot, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body (100) includes a frame (110) and a transport platform (120). The frame (110) is used for movement, and the transport platform (120) is mounted on the frame (110) for docking with photovoltaic panels and accommodating photovoltaic robots. A locking device (200) includes a drive member (210) and a locking actuator (220). The drive member (210) is disposed on the vehicle body (100) and connected to the locking actuator (220). The drive member (210) is used to drive the locking actuator (220) to rotate, so that at least a portion of the locking actuator (220) protrudes from the transport platform (120) to lock the photovoltaic robot.

2. The shuttle of claim 1, wherein, The transport platform (120) includes a connecting frame (121), a first placement rod (122), and a second placement rod (123). The first placement rod (122) and the second placement rod (123) are connected to the vehicle body (100) through the connecting frame (121). The first placement rod (122) and the second placement rod (123) are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The driving member (210) and the locking actuator (220) are both disposed between the first placement rod (122) and the second placement rod (123).

3. The shuttle of claim 2, wherein, The transport platform (120) also includes a crossbeam (124), one end of which is connected to the first placement rod (122), and the other end of which is connected to the second placement rod (123); The locking actuator (220) includes a locking rod, the middle of which is hinged to the crossbeam (124). One end of the locking rod is hinged to the drive member (210), and the other end is used to lock the photovoltaic robot.

4. The shuttle bus according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the connecting frame (121) is hinged to the first placement rod (122) or the second placement rod (123), and the other end of the connecting frame (121) is hinged to the vehicle body (100); the connecting frame (121) can rotate relative to the vehicle body (100), thereby driving the first placement rod (122) and the second placement rod (123) to rotate relative to the vehicle body (100).

5. The shuttle of claim 1, wherein, The vehicle body (100) also includes a side plate (130), which is disposed on the side of the frame (110); the shuttle bus (1000) also includes a movable frame (600), which is connected to the side plate (130) and can move along the side plate (130); the movable frame (600) is located above the transport platform (120).

6. The shuttle of claim 5, wherein, The side plate (130) has a plurality of mounting holes (131) spaced apart along its length. The movable frame (600) is connected to the side plate (130) by fasteners passing through the mounting holes (131).

7. The shuttle of claim 1, wherein, The shuttle vehicle (1000) also includes a sensing device (300), which is disposed on the vehicle body (100); the sensing device (300) is used to detect whether the photovoltaic robot is located on the transport platform (120).

8. The shuttle of claim 7, wherein, The sensing device (300) is located directly above the locking device (200).

9. The shuttle of claim 7, wherein, The shuttle bus (1000) also includes a control system (500), which is electrically connected to the locking device (200) and the sensing device (300).

10. The shuttle of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The drive unit (210) is an electric push rod; the shuttle bus (1000) also includes a self-generating system (400), which is disposed on the vehicle body (100) and electrically connected to the drive unit (210).

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