A continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels

By designing a continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels, and utilizing a rotary motor for automatic flipping, the problem of manual flipping operation required for photovoltaic panel inspection equipment is solved, thus improving inspection efficiency and convenience.

CN224278798UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26WUXI LINGTAI NEW ENERGY EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI LINGTAI NEW ENERGY EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel inspection equipment requires manual flipping, resulting in low inspection efficiency.

Method used

Design a continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels, including a conveyor belt, a gantry frame, a storage component, a feeding component, and an inspection component. The fixture automatically flips the photovoltaic panels using a rotary motor to achieve automatic flipping inspection.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic flipping and inspection of photovoltaic panels, improving inspection efficiency, reducing manual operation, and enhancing the convenience of inspection.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic panel inspection technology, and in particular to a continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels. It includes a conveyor belt and a gantry frame. The gantry frame is fixedly installed around the periphery of the conveyor belt. Two sets of lifting plates are symmetrically slidably connected inside the gantry frame. A first telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side of the gantry frame, and the output end of the first telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the lifting plate. A second telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the upper end of the lifting plate, and an installation plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the second telescopic rod. A rotary motor is fixedly installed on the other side of the installation plate, and a clamping plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the rotary motor. An anti-slip pad is provided on one side of the clamping plate. This utility model uses the second telescopic rod to move the installation plate and the clamping plate on one side, thereby clamping the photovoltaic panel. The first telescopic rod causes the clamped photovoltaic panel to rise, creating rotation space. The rotary motor drives the clamping plate to rotate, achieving automatic flipping of the photovoltaic panel, which is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic panel inspection technology, and in particular to a continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels. Background Technology

[0002] With the global energy structure transformation, solar photovoltaic panels, as a key component of renewable energy, have seen rapid expansion in production scale. In the production process of solar photovoltaic panels, quality inspection is an important link to ensure product performance.

[0003] Currently, when inspecting photovoltaic panels, the equipment still requires manual flipping of the panels to ensure that both sides can be effectively inspected, which is inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, in order to effectively inspect both sides of the photovoltaic panel, the current photovoltaic panel inspection equipment still requires manual flipping of the solar photovoltaic panels, which is inconvenient. A continuous feeding fixture for solar photovoltaic panel inspection can be designed to realize continuous feeding and flipping of solar panels, which is more convenient and has higher inspection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the current problem that photovoltaic panel inspection equipment still requires manual flipping of the solar photovoltaic panels to ensure that both sides can be effectively inspected, which is inconvenient.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels, comprising a conveyor belt, a gantry frame, a storage component, a feeding component, and an inspection component. The gantry frame is fixedly installed on the periphery of the conveyor belt, the storage component is located on one side of the conveyor belt, the feeding component is located at one end of the conveyor belt, and the inspection component is located inside the gantry frame. Two sets of lifting plates are symmetrically and slidably connected inside the gantry frame. A first telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side of the gantry frame, and the output end of the first telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the lifting plate. A second telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the upper end of the lifting plate, and an installation plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the second telescopic rod. Two sets of first guide rods are fixedly installed on one side of the installation plate, and the first guide rods are slidably connected to the lifting plate. A rotary motor is fixedly installed on the other side of the installation plate, and a clamping plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the rotary motor. An anti-slip pad is provided on one side of the clamping plate.

[0007] Preferably, a storage component is used to store the photovoltaic panels to be inspected. A feeding component is used to continuously remove the photovoltaic panels from the storage component and move them to the upper end of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt then continuously transports the photovoltaic panels to the bottom of the gantry. An inspection component is used for inspection. A second telescopic rod is used to move the mounting plate, which clamps the photovoltaic panels below the gantry. A first guide rod ensures stable movement of the mounting plate and guarantees the clamping effect. Anti-slip pads increase friction, ensuring clamping stability and protecting the outer surface of the photovoltaic panels. The first telescopic rod lifts the lifting plate and the clamped photovoltaic panels. A rotary motor rotates the clamping plate, flipping the clamped photovoltaic panels. This allows for automatic flipping of the solar photovoltaic panels, enabling inspection of both sides.

[0008] Preferably, the storage component includes a storage rack and a support plate. The storage rack is located on one side of the conveyor belt, and the support plate is slidably connected inside the storage rack.

[0009] Preferably, the storage component includes a third telescopic rod and a connecting frame. There are two sets of third telescopic rods, which are fixedly installed on both sides of the storage rack. The output end of the third telescopic rod is fixedly installed with a connecting frame, which is fixedly connected to the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, the inspection assembly includes positioning sensors and an integrated inspection device. The positioning sensors are fixedly installed on the lower top surface inside the gantry, and two sets of positioning sensors are provided. The integrated inspection device is fixedly installed on the lower top surface inside the gantry, and the integrated inspection device is located between the two sets of positioning sensors.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a support bracket, an internal threaded block, a lead screw, and a drive motor. The support bracket is located at one end of the conveyor belt, and the internal threaded block is slidably connected to the upper end of the support bracket. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support bracket, passes through the internal threaded block, and is threadedly connected to the internal threaded block. The drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support bracket, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw.

[0012] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a mounting bracket, a fourth telescopic rod, a second guide rod, and a mounting block. The mounting bracket is fixedly installed at one end of the internal threaded block, the fourth telescopic rod is fixedly installed at the upper end of the mounting bracket, the mounting block is located on one side of the mounting bracket, the output end of the fourth telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting block, and two sets of second guide rods are fixedly installed at the upper end of the mounting block. The second guide rods pass through the mounting bracket and are slidably connected to the mounting bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a vacuum suction cup and an air passage interface. The vacuum suction cup is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting block, and the upper end of the vacuum suction cup is connected to the air passage interface.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] When the photovoltaic panel moves to the bottom of the gantry, the upper surface of the solar photovoltaic panel is inspected by the inspection module. After one side of the photovoltaic panel is inspected, the second telescopic rod can drive the mounting plate to move, thereby clamping the photovoltaic panel under the gantry by the clamping plate. The first guide rod can ensure the stable movement of the mounting plate and ensure the clamping effect of the clamping plate. The anti-slip pad directly contacts the surface of the photovoltaic panel, which can effectively increase the friction and ensure the clamping stability, while protecting the outer surface of the photovoltaic panel and preventing wear. Then, the first telescopic rod drives the lifting plate and the clamped photovoltaic panel to rise, leaving space for the photovoltaic panel to rotate. Then, the rotary motor drives the clamping plate to rotate, completing the flipping of the photovoltaic panel. After flipping, the photovoltaic panel is placed back on the top of the conveyor belt for inspection. This can realize automatic flipping and inspection of photovoltaic panels without manual intervention, which is more convenient and more efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of one side of the continuous feeding fixture mounting bracket for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the internal structure of the continuous feeding fixture gantry frame for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upper part of the first telescopic rod of the continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Gantry frame; 201. Lifting plate; 202. First telescopic rod; 203. Mounting plate; 204. Second telescopic rod; 205. First guide rod; 206. Rotary motor; 207. Clamping plate; 208. Anti-slip mat; 301. Storage rack; 302. Support plate; 303. Third telescopic rod; 304. Connecting frame; 401. Support bracket; 402. Internal threaded block; 403. Lead screw; 404. Drive motor; 405. Mounting bracket; 406. Fourth telescopic rod; 407. Second guide rod; 408. Mounting block; 409. Vacuum suction cup; 410. Air interface; 501. Positioning sensor; 502. Integrated inspection equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 This utility model provides an embodiment: a continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels, including a conveyor belt 1, a gantry frame 2, a storage component, a feeding component, and an inspection component. The gantry frame 2 is fixedly installed on the periphery of the conveyor belt 1. The storage component is located on one side of the conveyor belt 1, the feeding component is located at one end of the conveyor belt 1, and the inspection component is located inside the gantry frame 2. Two sets of lifting plates 201 are symmetrically slidably connected inside the gantry frame 2. A first telescopic rod 202 is fixedly installed on one side of the gantry frame 2, and the output end of the first telescopic rod 202 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 201. A second telescopic rod 204 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the lifting plate 201, and an installation plate 203 is fixedly installed on the output end of the second telescopic rod 204. Two sets of first guide rods 205 are fixedly installed on one side of the installation plate 203, and the first guide rods 205 are slidably connected to the lifting plate 201. A rotary motor 206 is fixedly installed on the other side of the installation plate 203, and a clamping plate 207 is fixedly installed on the output end of the rotary motor 206. A clamping plate 207 is provided on one side of the clamping plate 207. The system includes an anti-slip mat 208. A storage component allows for the storage of photovoltaic panels to be inspected. A feeding component continuously retrieves photovoltaic panels from the storage component and moves them to the upper end of the conveyor belt 1. The conveyor belt 1 then continuously transports the photovoltaic panels to the bottom of the gantry 2. An inspection component performs the inspection. A second telescopic rod 204 moves the mounting plate 203, which is then clamped by the clamping plate 207. A first guide rod 205 ensures stable movement of the mounting plate 203 and guarantees the clamping effect of the clamping plate 207. The anti-slip mat 208 increases friction, ensuring clamping stability and protecting the outer surface of the photovoltaic panels. A first telescopic rod 202 lifts the lifting plate 201 and the clamped photovoltaic panels. A rotary motor 206 rotates the clamping plate 207, flipping the clamped photovoltaic panels. This automatic flipping allows for inspection of both sides of the photovoltaic panels.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the storage component includes a storage rack 301 and a support plate 302. The storage rack 301 is disposed on one side of the conveyor belt 1, and the support plate 302 is slidably connected inside the storage rack 301. The storage component includes a third telescopic rod 303 and a connecting frame 304. Two sets of the third telescopic rod 303 are provided, and the two sets of third telescopic rods 303 are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the storage rack 301. The connecting frame 304 is fixedly installed at the output end of the third telescopic rod 303, and the connecting frame 304 is fixedly connected to the support plate 302. By setting the storage rack 301, photovoltaic panels that need to be inspected can be stacked and stored. By setting the support plate 302, the stacked photovoltaic panels can be supported. By setting the connecting frame 304, the support plate 302 and the support plate 302 can be connected. The output ends of the third telescopic rod 303 are connected. By setting the third telescopic rod 303, the support plate 302 can be raised and lowered through the connecting frame 304, so as to cooperate with the feeding component to feed the stored photovoltaic panels one by one. The inspection component includes a positioning sensor 501 and an integrated inspection device 502. The positioning sensor 501 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the top surface inside the gantry 2. Two sets of positioning sensors 501 are provided. The integrated inspection device 502 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the top surface inside the gantry 2. The integrated inspection device 502 is located between the two sets of positioning sensors 501. The positioning sensor 501 can be used to position the photovoltaic panels inside the gantry 2, and the integrated inspection device 502 can be used to inspect the photovoltaic panels.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the feeding assembly includes a support bracket 401, an internal threaded block 402, a lead screw 403, and a drive motor 404. The support bracket 401 is disposed at one end of the conveyor belt 1. The internal threaded block 402 is slidably connected to the upper end of the support bracket 401. The lead screw 403 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support bracket 401, and the lead screw 403 passes through the internal threaded block 402, and the lead screw 403 is threadedly connected to the internal threaded block 402. The drive motor 404 is fixedly installed on one side of the support bracket 401. The output end of 4 is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw 403; the feeding assembly includes a mounting bracket 405, a fourth telescopic rod 406, a second guide rod 407, and a mounting block 408. The mounting bracket 405 is fixedly installed on one end of the internal thread block 402, the fourth telescopic rod 406 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the mounting bracket 405, and the mounting block 408 is disposed on one side of the mounting bracket 405. The output end of the fourth telescopic rod 406 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting block 408, and two sets of first guide rods are fixedly installed on the upper end of the mounting block 408. The second guide rod 407 passes through the mounting bracket 405 and is slidably connected to the mounting bracket 405. The feeding assembly includes a vacuum suction cup 409 and an air interface 410. The vacuum suction cup 409 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting block 408, and the upper end of the vacuum suction cup 409 is connected to the air interface 410. The fourth telescopic rod 406 and the mounting block 408 are installed by setting the mounting bracket 405, and the vacuum suction cup 409 is installed by setting the mounting block 408. By setting the fourth telescopic rod 406, the mounting block 408 can slide and rise along the second guide rod 407, so that the vacuum suction cup 409 contacts the solar photovoltaic panel. By setting the air passage interface 410, an external negative pressure device can be connected to provide suction for the vacuum suction cup 409, thereby adsorbing and fixing the photovoltaic panel. By setting the drive motor 404 to drive the lead screw 403 to rotate, the internal thread block 402 can slide horizontally, moving the adsorbed and fixed photovoltaic panel above the conveyor belt 1 to realize the feeding.

[0025] When working, multiple photovoltaic panels are first stacked inside the storage rack 301. The drive motor 404 drives the lead screw 403 to rotate, thereby driving the internal thread block 402 to move horizontally at the upper end of the support bracket 401, and driving the mounting bracket 405 to move to the upper end of the storage rack 301.

[0026] The air interface 410 can be used to connect external equipment to provide negative pressure suction for the vacuum suction cup 409. The fourth telescopic rod 406 drives the mounting block 408 to descend steadily along the second guide rod 407, so that the output end of the vacuum suction cup 409 contacts the upper surface of the photovoltaic panel at the top of the storage rack 301 and adsorbs and fixes the photovoltaic panel. The fourth telescopic rod 406 drives the mounting block 408 and the fixed photovoltaic panel to rise. Then, the drive motor 404 drives the lead screw 403 to rotate, moving the internal thread block 402 to above the conveyor belt 1. The fourth telescopic rod 406 drives the photovoltaic panel to descend and place the photovoltaic panel on the surface of the conveyor belt 1.

[0027] Then, the third telescopic rod 303 is used to drive the support plate 302 to slide and rise inside the storage rack 301, moving the next photovoltaic panel to the position of the previously removed photovoltaic panel. Repeating the above steps can achieve continuous feeding of photovoltaic panels.

[0028] When the photovoltaic panel moves to the bottom of the gantry 2, the positioning sensor 501 can locate the photovoltaic panel inside the gantry 2. The integrated inspection device 502 inspects the photovoltaic panel. After one side of the photovoltaic panel is inspected, the second telescopic rod 204 can drive the mounting plate 203 to move, thereby clamping the photovoltaic panel below the gantry 2 through the clamping plate 207. The first guide rod 205 can ensure the stable movement of the mounting plate 203 and ensure the clamping effect of the clamping plate 207. The anti-slip pad 208 can effectively increase the friction by directly contacting the surface of the photovoltaic panel, ensuring the clamping stability and protecting the outer surface of the photovoltaic panel. Then, the first telescopic rod 202 drives the lifting plate 201 and the clamped photovoltaic panel to rise, leaving space for the photovoltaic panel to rotate. The rotary motor 206 drives the clamping plate 207 to rotate, completing the flipping of the photovoltaic panel. After flipping, the photovoltaic panel is placed back above the conveyor belt 1 for inspection, realizing the inspection of both sides of the photovoltaic panel without the need for manual flipping, which is more convenient and faster.

[0029] Through the above steps, the second telescopic rod 204 can drive the mounting plate 203 to move, thereby clamping the photovoltaic panel below the gantry 2 through the clamping plate 207. Then, the first telescopic rod 202 drives the lifting plate 201 and the clamped photovoltaic panel to rise, leaving space for the photovoltaic panel to rotate. Then, the rotary motor 206 drives the clamping plate 207 to rotate, completing the flipping of the photovoltaic panel. After the flipping is completed, the photovoltaic panel is placed back above the conveyor belt 1 for inspection. This can realize automatic flipping inspection of photovoltaic panels without manual intervention, which is more convenient and more efficient. This solves the problem that currently, when inspecting photovoltaic panels, the photovoltaic panel inspection equipment still requires manual flipping of the solar photovoltaic panels in order to effectively inspect both sides of the photovoltaic panels, which is not convenient.

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels, comprising a conveyor belt (1), characterized in that: It also includes a gantry frame (2), a storage assembly, a feeding assembly, and an inspection assembly. The gantry frame (2) is fixedly installed on the periphery of the conveyor belt (1). The storage assembly is located on one side of the conveyor belt (1), the feeding assembly is located at one end of the conveyor belt (1), and the inspection assembly is located inside the gantry frame (2). Two sets of lifting plates (201) are symmetrically slidably connected inside the gantry frame (2). A first telescopic rod (202) is fixedly installed on one side of the gantry frame (2). The output end of the first telescopic rod (202) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (201). A second telescopic rod (204) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the plate (201). An installation plate (203) is fixedly installed at the output end of the second telescopic rod (204). Two sets of first guide rods (205) are fixedly installed on one side of the installation plate (203). The first guide rods (205) are slidably connected to the lifting plate (201). A rotary motor (206) is fixedly installed on the other side of the installation plate (203). A clamping plate (207) is fixedly installed at the output end of the rotary motor (206). An anti-slip pad (208) is provided on one side of the clamping plate (207).

2. The continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component includes a storage rack (301) and a support plate (302). The storage rack (301) is located on one side of the conveyor belt (1), and the support plate (302) is slidably connected inside the storage rack (301).

3. The continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage component includes a third telescopic rod (303) and a connecting frame (304). There are two sets of the third telescopic rod (303), and the two sets of the third telescopic rod (303) are fixedly installed on both sides of the storage rack (301). The output end of the third telescopic rod (303) is fixedly installed with the connecting frame (304), and the connecting frame (304) is fixedly connected to the support plate (302).

4. The continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection assembly includes a positioning sensor (501) and an integrated inspection device (502). The positioning sensor (501) is fixedly installed on the lower end of the top surface inside the gantry (2). There are two sets of positioning sensors (501). The integrated inspection device (502) is fixedly installed on the lower end of the top surface inside the gantry (2). The integrated inspection device (502) is located between the two sets of positioning sensors (501).

5. The continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a support bracket (401), an internal threaded block (402), a lead screw (403), and a drive motor (404). The support bracket (401) is located at one end of the conveyor belt (1). The internal threaded block (402) is slidably connected to the upper end of the support bracket (401). The lead screw (403) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support bracket (401). The lead screw (403) passes through the internal threaded block (402) and is threadedly connected to the internal threaded block (402). The drive motor (404) is fixedly installed on one side of the support bracket (401). The output end of the drive motor (404) is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw (403).

6. The continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a mounting bracket (405), a fourth telescopic rod (406), a second guide rod (407), and a mounting block (408). The mounting bracket (405) is fixedly installed at one end of the internal threaded block (402). The fourth telescopic rod (406) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the mounting bracket (405). The mounting block (408) is located on one side of the mounting bracket (405). The output end of the fourth telescopic rod (406) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting block (408). Two sets of second guide rods (407) are fixedly installed at the upper end of the mounting block (408). The second guide rods (407) pass through the mounting bracket (405) and are slidably connected to the mounting bracket (405).

7. The continuous feeding fixture for inspecting solar photovoltaic panels according to claim 6, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a vacuum suction cup (409) and an air passage interface (410). The vacuum suction cup (409) is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting block (408), and the upper end of the vacuum suction cup (409) is connected to the air passage interface (410).