A photovoltaic panel surface detection device

The mechanically linked photovoltaic panel surface inspection device solves the problems of low efficiency and insufficient accuracy in the existing technology, realizes efficient automatic sorting and inspection of photovoltaic panels, and meets the high throughput requirements of modern photovoltaic manufacturing.

CN224372143UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19NINGXIA BAICHUAN ELECTRIC POWER LTD BY SHARE LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGXIA BAICHUAN ELECTRIC POWER LTD BY SHARE LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-03
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel testing devices suffer from efficiency bottlenecks, require frequent manual intervention, struggle to meet high throughput requirements, and are affected by deviations in the placement of the panels manually.

Method used

A photovoltaic panel surface inspection device was designed. It adopts a mechanical linkage method, which realizes automatic sorting of photovoltaic panels through electric push rods and motor-driven rectangular frames, and combines inspection cameras for defect detection.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient and automatic sorting of photovoltaic panels, improves detection efficiency and accuracy, reduces the frequency of manual intervention, and meets the high throughput requirements of modern photovoltaic manufacturing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic panel surface detection device relates to photovoltaic panel detection technical field, including detection platform, and detection platform is arc shape setting, and the upper end surface of detection platform is around detection platform axle center and is equally spaced apart and is provided with three rectangular holes, and the lower end surface of detection platform is all fixedly installed with fixed box on the position corresponding three rectangular holes, and fixed box is communicated with the inside of rectangular hole, and the inside of fixed box all is lifted and is provided with the support board for supporting photovoltaic panel of branch board, and the upper end surface axle center place of detection platform is fixedly installed with motor. Electric push rod jacking makes the uppermost layer photovoltaic panel alignment detection platform, and after detection camera scanning, motor drive connecting plate drives rectangular frame to rotate, and moves the qualified product to left side rectangular hole, and moves the inferior product to right side rectangular hole, and electric push rod synchronous adjustment support board height. Advantage lies in: through mechanical linkage realizes efficient sorting, and promotes detection efficiency, and the stair type lifting of electric push rod and the reversible rotation of motor ensure the accuracy of sorting action.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic panel testing technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic panel surface testing device. Background Technology

[0002] A photovoltaic panel is an assembly consisting of several solar cell modules assembled on a single plate in a specific manner. It is typically used as a unit in a photovoltaic array. To ensure the quality of photovoltaic panels, surface defect detection is required.

[0003] In existing technologies, such as the online defect detection device for photovoltaic panels disclosed in patent application number "CN201520139881.5", the process flow suffers from significant efficiency bottlenecks. This device employs a traditional single-piece flow inspection mode, requiring operators to manually place each photovoltaic panel one by one at the conveyor belt input end. After inspection, each panel is then removed from the output end and re-stacked. This discrete loading and unloading method not only prolongs the production cycle time but also increases the frequency of manual intervention, severely limiting the theoretical capacity of the inspection system. Especially when handling large-size photovoltaic panels, frequent handling increases the risk of breakage and can affect inspection accuracy due to potential deviations in manual placement. Furthermore, this design fails to achieve seamless integration between the inspection process and the front-end and back-end production lines, resulting in insufficient overall automation and making it difficult to meet the high-throughput process requirements of modern photovoltaic manufacturing.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a photovoltaic panel surface inspection device. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the background technology, this utility model proposes a photovoltaic panel surface inspection device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a photovoltaic panel surface inspection device, including an inspection platform, which is arc-shaped. Three rectangular holes are equally spaced around the axis of the inspection platform on its upper end face. A fixing box is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the inspection platform at the position corresponding to each of the three rectangular holes. The fixing box communicates with the interior of the rectangular holes. Support plates for supporting the photovoltaic panel are vertically mounted inside each fixing box. A motor is fixedly installed at the axis of the upper end face of the inspection platform. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. A rectangular frame is fixedly installed on the end of the connecting plate opposite to the motor, and the rectangular frame is positioned above the rectangular holes.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that an electric push rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the interior of the fixed box, and a base plate is fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the electric push rod, with the lower end face of the support plate engaging with the upper end face of the base plate.

[0008] The present invention is further provided that the upper end surface of the base plate is provided with insert arm grooves on both sides.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that limit grooves are provided at the four corners of the upper end face of the base plate, and four limit blocks are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the support plate, with the limit grooves and limit blocks correspondingly inserted and engaged.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a groove is provided between two adjacent rectangular holes on the upper end face of the detection platform, and multiple guide tubes are rotatably installed inside the groove.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a bracket is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the detection platform, and a detection camera is fixedly installed on the bracket, with the detection camera corresponding to the rectangular hole in the middle position.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a protective railing is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the detection platform, and positioning plates are fixedly installed on both sides inside the protective railing, with the positioning plates corresponding to the ends of the rectangular holes on both sides that are away from the detection camera.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This photovoltaic panel surface inspection device consists of a fixed box, support plate, motor, connecting plate, rectangular frame, electric push rod, base plate, insertion arm slot, inspection table, inspection camera, and positioning plate. Its workflow is as follows: After a forklift places the photovoltaic panel assembly into the fixed box, the electric push rod lifts the top photovoltaic panel to align with the inspection table. After scanning by the inspection camera, the motor drives the connecting plate to rotate the rectangular frame, transferring qualified panels to the left rectangular hole and defective panels to the right rectangular hole. Simultaneously, the electric push rod adjusts the height of the support plate. Its advantages are: 1) High-efficiency sorting is achieved through mechanical linkage, improving inspection efficiency; 2) The stepped lifting of the electric push rod and the reversible rotation of the motor ensure the accuracy of the sorting action. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate structure of this utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Testing platform; 2. Rectangular hole; 3. Fixing box; 4. Support plate; 5. Motor; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Rectangular frame; 8. Electric push rod; 9. Base plate; 10. Insertion arm slot; 11. Limiting slot; 12. Limiting block; 13. Groove; 14. Guide tube; 15. Bracket; 16. Testing camera; 17. Protective barrier; 18. Positioning plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0022] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a photovoltaic panel surface inspection device, including an inspection platform 1, which is arc-shaped. The upper end face of the inspection platform 1 has three rectangular holes 2 at equal intervals around the axis of the inspection platform 1. The lower end face of the inspection platform 1 is fixedly installed with a fixing box 3 at the position corresponding to the three rectangular holes 2. The fixing box 3 is connected to the inside of the rectangular holes 2. The inside of the fixing box 3 is equipped with a support plate 4 for supporting the photovoltaic panel. A motor 5 is fixedly installed at the axis of the upper end face of the inspection platform 1. A connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 5. A rectangular frame 7 is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting plate 6 away from the motor 5. The rectangular frame 7 is correspondingly positioned above the rectangular holes 2.

[0024] Electric push rods 8 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the internal part of the fixed box 3. Base plates 9 are fixedly installed on the telescopic ends of the electric push rods 8. The lower end face of the support plate 4 is engaged with the upper end face of the base plate 9. Insertion arm slots 10 are provided on both sides of the upper end face of the base plate 9. Limiting slots 11 are provided at the four corners of the upper end face of the base plate 9. Four limiting blocks 12 are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the support plate 4. The limiting slots 11 and the limiting blocks 12 are correspondingly inserted and engaged.

[0025] In this embodiment of the invention: A groove 13 is provided between each of two adjacent rectangular holes 2 on the upper surface of the testing platform 1. Multiple guide tubes 14 are rotatably installed inside each groove 13. This facilitates the conduction of light between the photovoltaic panel and the two rectangular holes 2, reduces friction, and prevents damage to the photovoltaic panel's base plate.

[0026] A bracket 15 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the testing table 1, and a testing camera 16 is fixedly installed on the bracket 15. The testing camera 16 corresponds to the rectangular hole 2 in the middle position.

[0027] A protective railing 17 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the inspection table 1. Positioning plates 18 are fixedly installed on both sides inside the protective railing 17. The positioning plates 18 correspond to the ends of the rectangular holes 2 on both sides that are away from the inspection camera 16.

[0028] It should be noted that a travel limit switch is provided on the positioning plate 18. When the rectangular frame 7 contacts the positioning plate 18, the travel limit switch can control the motor 5 to reverse and return to the initial position.

[0029] All the devices in this application are common devices on the market, and can be selected according to the needs of specific use. The circuit connection relationship of each device is a simple series and parallel connection circuit. There is no innovation in the circuit connection. Those skilled in the art can easily implement it. It belongs to the prior art and will not be described in detail.

[0030] Working principle:

[0031] First, a forklift is used to transfer the support plate 4 and the stacked photovoltaic panels to the fixed box 3 in the middle position and place it on the base plate 9. Then, the corresponding electric push rod 8 extends to drive the photovoltaic panel to rise, so that the bottom surface of the top photovoltaic panel rises to the same height as the top surface of the testing table 1, so that the rectangular frame 7 is fitted on the outside of the top photovoltaic panel. At this time, the upper surfaces of the support plates 4 on both sides are raised to a position that is one photovoltaic panel thickness away from the top surface of the testing table 1 by the support of the corresponding electric push rod 8.

[0032] At this time, the inspection camera 16 performs surface defect inspection on the top photovoltaic panel. If the photovoltaic panel has no defects, the motor 5 starts, driving the connecting plate 6 to rotate clockwise. The connecting plate 6 drives the rectangular frame 7 to rotate synchronously, causing the rectangular frame 7 to move the photovoltaic panel. When the rectangular frame 7 contacts the left positioning plate 18, the photovoltaic panel has moved into the left rectangular hole 2 and lands on the left support plate 4. The left electric push rod 8 retracts, causing the left support plate 4 to move downward by the thickness of one photovoltaic panel, making it easier to receive the next photovoltaic panel. At this time, the motor 5 reverses, driving the connecting plate 6 to rotate counterclockwise, causing the rectangular frame 7 to return to its original position. After the rectangular frame 7 returns to its original position, the electric push rod 8 in the middle position extends, causing the photovoltaic panel to rise, and then perform the next inspection.

[0033] If there are defects on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, the motor 5 starts and drives the connecting plate 6 to rotate counterclockwise. The connecting plate 6 drives the rectangular frame 7 to rotate synchronously, so that the rectangular frame 7 moves the photovoltaic panel. When the rectangular frame 7 contacts the right positioning plate 18, the photovoltaic panel has moved into the right rectangular hole 2 and falls on the right support plate 4. The right electric push rod 8 retracts and drives the left support plate 4 to move down by the thickness of one photovoltaic panel, so as to support the next photovoltaic panel.

[0034] When a large number of photovoltaic panels are collected in the fixed boxes 3 on both sides, a forklift is used to extend into the insert arm slot 10 to lift the support plate 4 and the accumulated photovoltaic panels and transfer them to the storage location.

[0035] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model 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 utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel surface inspection apparatus comprising an inspection table (1), characterized in that: The testing platform (1) is arc-shaped. Three rectangular holes (2) are equally spaced around the axis of the testing platform (1) on the upper end surface. Fixed boxes (3) are fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the testing platform (1) at the positions corresponding to the three rectangular holes (2). The fixed boxes (3) are connected to the inside of the rectangular holes (2). The fixed boxes (3) are all equipped with support plates (4) for supporting photovoltaic panels. A motor (5) is fixedly installed at the axis of the upper end surface of the testing platform (1). A connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (5). A rectangular frame (7) is fixedly installed on the end of the connecting plate (6) away from the motor (5). The rectangular frame (7) is correspondingly set above the rectangular holes (2).

2. A photovoltaic panel surface inspection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electric push rods (8) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed box (3). A base plate (9) is fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the electric push rod (8). The lower end face of the support plate (4) is engaged with the upper end face of the base plate (9).

3. A photovoltaic panel surface inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end face of the base plate (9) is provided with insert arm grooves (10) on both sides.

4. A photovoltaic panel surface inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: Limiting grooves (11) are provided at the four corners of the upper end face of the base plate (9), and four limiting blocks (12) are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the support plate (4). The limiting grooves (11) and the limiting blocks (12) are correspondingly inserted and matched.

5. A photovoltaic panel surface inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the testing platform (1) is provided with grooves (13) between two adjacent rectangular holes (2), and multiple guide tubes (14) are rotatably installed inside the grooves (13).

6. The photovoltaic panel surface inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket (15) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the testing platform (1), and a testing camera (16) is fixedly installed on the bracket (15). The testing camera (16) corresponds to the rectangular hole (2) in the middle position.

7. The photovoltaic panel surface inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the testing platform (1) is fixedly equipped with a protective railing (17), and both sides of the protective railing (17) are fixedly equipped with positioning plates (18). The positioning plates (18) correspond to the ends of the rectangular holes (2) on both sides that are away from the testing camera (16).