Automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production
By designing an automated framing device that adapts to different types of photovoltaic modules, and utilizing a hydraulic rod and motor-driven clamping mechanism to achieve precise positioning and tight fit, the device solves the compatibility and stability issues of existing equipment, improves production efficiency and quality, and reduces costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DAS SOLAR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic module framing equipment has low adaptability and cannot adapt to photovoltaic modules of various sizes and models. Furthermore, it is prone to skewing when conveying aluminum frame profiles, which can lead to damage to the profiles or equipment failure, affecting production efficiency and quality.
An automated framing device comprising a packaging stage, framing assembly, and control unit was designed. Through a clamping mechanism driven by hydraulic rods and a motor, it achieves precise positioning and tight bonding of photovoltaic modules of different models. The integrated framing assembly design reduces the number of driving components, and a sliding guide mechanism ensures smooth movement.
It improves the versatility and flexibility of the equipment, reduces equipment costs, enhances market competitiveness, ensures packaging quality, improves production efficiency and stability, and reduces product defect rates and production downtime.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic module production equipment, and in particular to an automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous growth of global demand for clean energy, the photovoltaic industry, as an important component of the new energy sector, is experiencing rapid development. As the core component of a solar power generation system, the production efficiency and quality of photovoltaic modules directly affect the performance and cost of the entire system. In the production process of photovoltaic modules, the framing stage is a crucial step, requiring not only the precise encapsulation of the laminated photovoltaic modules with the frame, but also ensuring the efficiency and stability of the encapsulation process.
[0003] Currently, existing photovoltaic module framing equipment on the market has improved production efficiency to some extent, but it still has some shortcomings. For example, utility model patent CN220048788U proposes an automatic framing device for photovoltaic module production. Although it can automatically assemble solar panel frames and avoid the low efficiency of manual installation, its design has obvious limitations. This equipment can only install photovoltaic modules of the same model, with low adaptability, and cannot meet the framing needs of photovoltaic modules of various sizes and models on the market. In addition, when the existing equipment is conveying aluminum frame profiles, if the aluminum frame profiles are skewed, they are prone to colliding with the sliding platform side wall, resulting in damage to the profiles or equipment failure, further affecting production efficiency and product quality.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an automated framing device for photovoltaic module production to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic framing device for photovoltaic module production, in order to effectively solve the defects of existing equipment in terms of adaptability and stability, while reducing equipment costs, improving production efficiency and product quality, and providing a more efficient, flexible and reliable solution for photovoltaic module production.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: an automatic framing device for photovoltaic module production, comprising an encapsulation platform, with a placement platform at the center of the encapsulation platform for supporting photovoltaic laminates; a framing assembly is provided around the placement platform, the framing assembly including a mounting plate, a first hydraulic rod, a second hydraulic rod, and a frame clamping mechanism; the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper edge of the encapsulation platform, the first hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, and a right-angle seat is fixedly connected to its telescopic end, the first hydraulic rod being used to drive the right-angle seat to reciprocate in a first direction; the second hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the right-angle seat, and its telescopic end is connected to the frame clamping mechanism, the frame clamping mechanism including at least one clamping frame, a sliding pressing plate sliding along a second direction inside the clamping frame, the pressing plate being fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod, the second hydraulic rod being used to drive the pressing plate to reciprocate in the second direction to clamp or release the frame.
[0007] Furthermore, the clamping frame includes a fixed frame fixed to the middle of the right-angle seat and two movable frames slidably connected to both sides of the fixed frame. A pressure plate is slidably connected inside the fixed frame and the two movable frames, and each pressure plate is connected to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod.
[0008] Furthermore, a dual-axis motor is fixedly connected to the back of the fixed frame, and threaded rods are fixedly connected to the two output ends of the dual-axis motor. Threaded plates are threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded rods. The threaded plates are slidably connected inside the right-angle seat and fixedly connected to the movable frame. The thread directions of the two threaded rods are opposite, and a support plate is rotatably installed at one of their ends that are far apart from each other. The support plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the right-angle seat.
[0009] Furthermore, the telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the first rectangular column, and two connecting columns are slidably connected to both ends of the first rectangular column. The other end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to the second rectangular column. The first rectangular column is connected to the fixed frame, and the second rectangular column is connected to the movable frame.
[0010] Furthermore, the contact surface between the clamping plate and the frame is provided with an anti-slip pad.
[0011] Furthermore, the right-angle seat is slidably connected to the upper surface of the encapsulation stage.
[0012] Furthermore, a sliding guide mechanism is provided between the right-angle base and the packaging stage. The sliding guide mechanism includes a guide rail fixed on the packaging stage and a slider disposed at the bottom of the right-angle base. The slider slides in cooperation with the guide rail to guide the smooth movement of the right-angle base.
[0013] Furthermore, the automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production also includes a control unit, which is electrically connected to a first hydraulic rod, a second hydraulic rod, and a dual-axis motor.
[0014] This utility model has the following technical effects:
[0015] This invention's equipment, by adjusting the distance of the moving frame, can adapt to various models of photovoltaic modules, breaking through the single-model limitation of traditional equipment. This significantly improves the equipment's versatility and flexibility, helping to reduce equipment costs and enhance market competitiveness for enterprises. The equipment also features an integrated framing component design, utilizing a second hydraulic rod to drive three clamping plates, reducing the number of driving components, simplifying the equipment structure, and improving framing speed. Furthermore, the framing component of this invention can precisely position and clamp the frame, ensuring a tight fit between the frame and the photovoltaic laminate, thus improving encapsulation quality. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging stage in the device of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the frame assembly in the device of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the frame assembly after the right-angle base is hidden in the device of this utility model;
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Encapsulation platform; 2. Placement platform; 3. Photovoltaic laminate; 4. Frame; 5. Mounting plate; 6. First hydraulic rod; 7. Right-angle seat; 8. Fixed frame; 9. Moving frame; 10. First rectangular column; 11. Connecting column; 12. Second rectangular column; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Pressing plate; 15. Second hydraulic rod; 16. Dual-axis motor; 17. Threaded rod; 18. Support plate; 19. Threaded plate. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an automatic framing device for photovoltaic module production, including a packaging platform 1. The packaging platform 1 is the basic platform of the entire device, used to support other components and place photovoltaic laminates 3 for framing operations. A placement platform 2 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the packaging platform 1 and is used to place the photovoltaic laminates 3 to be framed. Four framing components for mounting the frame 4 are arranged around the placement platform 2. The framing components install the four frame 4 (two long and two short) on the outside of the photovoltaic laminates 3.
[0025] In this embodiment, the framing assembly includes a mounting plate 5 fixedly connected to the edge of the upper surface of the encapsulation stage 1. A first hydraulic rod 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 5, and a right-angle seat 7 is fixedly connected to its telescopic end. The right-angle seat 7 is slidably connected to the upper surface of the encapsulation stage 1. The first hydraulic rod 6 drives the right-angle seat 7 and other framing assembly components (frame 4 clamping mechanism) connected to the right-angle seat 7 to move in a first direction, away from or near the placement stage 2, so that the frame 4 clamped in the framing assembly can move and be installed to the edge of the photovoltaic laminate 3. A second hydraulic rod 15 is installed on the top of the right-angle seat 7, and its telescopic end is connected to the frame 4 clamping mechanism. The second hydraulic rod 15 drives the frame 4 clamping mechanism to move in a second direction, from the vertical direction to the periphery of the photovoltaic laminate 3, so as to install the frame 4.
[0026] In one specific embodiment, the clamping mechanism of the frame 4 includes a first rectangular column 10 fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod 15. The first rectangular column 10 is hollow inside and open at both ends. Two connecting columns 11 are slidably connected to both ends of the first rectangular column 10, and a second rectangular column 12 is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting column 11. A fixed frame 8 is fixedly connected to the middle of the right-angle seat 7, and two movable frames 9 are slidably connected to its two sides. Specifically, a dual-axis motor 16 is fixedly connected to the back of the fixed frame 8. The dual-axis motor 16 has two output ends, and threaded rods 17 are fixedly connected to both output ends. Threaded plates 19 are threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded rods 17. The threaded plates 19 are slidably connected inside the right-angle seat 7 and fixedly connected to the movable frames 9. The thread directions of the two threaded rods 17 are opposite, and a support plate 18 is rotatably mounted on one of their opposite ends. The support plate 18 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the right-angle seat 7 to support the rotation of the threaded rods 17. Two movable frames 9 are located on either side of the fixed frame 8, all three at the same horizontal level. The distance between the movable frames 9 is adjusted via a dual-axis motor 16 and a threaded rod 17. A clamping plate 14 is slidably connected inside both the movable frames 9 and the fixed frame 8 along the second direction. A clamping space for holding the frame 4 is formed between the clamping plate 14 and the bottom frame of the movable frames 9 / fixed frame 8. A connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the first rectangular post 10 and the second rectangular post 12. The other end of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 14. When the second hydraulic rod 15 is activated, the first rectangular post 10 and the second rectangular post 12 drive the clamping plate 14 to move downwards or upwards, thereby clamping or releasing the frame 4. The specific structure of the above-mentioned frame assembly is as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown.
[0027] In one specific embodiment, the mounting plate 5 of the framing assembly is fixedly connected to the edge of the upper surface of the encapsulation stage 1, serving to support and fix the first hydraulic rod 6. The first hydraulic rod 6 is mounted on the mounting plate 5, and its telescopic end is fixedly connected to a right-angle seat 7. The first hydraulic rod 6 is used to drive the right-angle seat 7 to move. The right-angle seat 7 is slidably connected to the upper surface of the encapsulation stage 1, with a second hydraulic rod 15 mounted on its top, a fixed frame 8 fixedly connected in the middle, and two sliding frames 9 slidably connected. A dual-axis motor 16 is mounted on its outer surface.
[0028] In one specific embodiment, the second hydraulic rod 15 is mounted on the top of the right-angle seat 7, and a first rectangular column 10 is mounted on its telescopic end. The second hydraulic rod 15 is used to drive the first rectangular column 10 and the components connected thereto to move up and down. Two connecting columns 11 are slidably connected inside the first rectangular column 10, and a connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to its bottom surface. The other end of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 14.
[0029] In one specific embodiment, there are two connecting posts 11. Each of the two connecting posts 11 has a second rectangular post 12 fixedly connected to its opposite end. The two connecting posts 11 slide inside the first rectangular post 10. Two second rectangular posts 12 are provided, each connected to one of the two connecting posts 11 at the end furthest from the first rectangular post 10. A connecting rod 13 is also fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the second rectangular post 12, and the other end of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 14. A fixing frame 8 is fixedly connected to the middle of the right-angle seat 7, and the pressure plate 14 is slidably connected within the fixing frame 8.
[0030] In one specific embodiment, two movable frames 9 are provided, located on both sides of the fixed frame 8, and slidably connected to the right-angle base 7. A pressure plate 14 is also slidably connected inside the movable frame 9 and fixedly connected to a threaded plate 19. Movement is achieved through the cooperation of the threaded plate 19 and the threaded rod 17. The pressure plate 14 slides inside the movable frame 9 and the fixed frame 8, and is connected to the first rectangular post 10 and the second rectangular post 12 via a connecting rod 13, used to press down the frame 4.
[0031] In one specific embodiment, the dual-axis motor 16 is mounted on the outer surface of the right-angle base 7, and its two output ends are fixedly connected to threaded rods 17 for driving the threaded rods 17 to rotate. There are two threaded rods 17, with threaded plates 19 threaded to their outer surfaces, and support plates 18 rotatably mounted on their opposite ends. The thread directions of the two threaded rods 17 are opposite, used to drive the threaded plates 19 to move. The threaded plates 19 are respectively threaded to the outer surface of the threaded rods 17 and are also connected to the inside of the right-angle base 7, fixedly connected by a movable frame 9, and the movement is achieved by the rotation of the threaded rods 17.
[0032] In one specific embodiment, the contact surface between the pressing plate 14 and the frame 4 is provided with an anti-slip pad. The anti-slip pad is made of wear-resistant and anti-slip material and is used to increase the friction between the pressing plate 14 and the frame 4 to prevent the frame 4 from sliding during the framing process.
[0033] In one specific embodiment, the placement platform 2 is provided with a positioning device for positioning the photovoltaic laminate 3, ensuring that the photovoltaic laminate 3 is accurately placed on the placement platform 2, and improving the accuracy of the frame assembly. The positioning device adopts conventional technical means of the prior art.
[0034] In one specific embodiment, a sliding guide mechanism (not shown in the figure) may also be provided between the right-angle base 7 and the packaging stage 1. The sliding guide mechanism includes a guide rail fixed on the packaging stage 1 and a slider disposed at the bottom of the right-angle base 7. The slider slides in cooperation with the guide rail to guide the smooth movement of the right-angle base 7 and improve the accuracy and reliability of the framing process.
[0035] In one specific embodiment, a control unit is also included. The control unit is electrically connected to the first hydraulic rod 6, the second hydraulic rod 15, and the dual-axis motor 16, and is used to control the movement of the first hydraulic rod 6, the second hydraulic rod 15, and the dual-axis motor 16 to realize automated control of the framing process.
[0036] The control unit can use a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or a microcontroller as the core control component. It can achieve precise control of each component through a preset program, such as controlling the extension speed and extension distance of the first hydraulic rod 6, the extension action of the second hydraulic rod 15, and the forward and reverse rotation and speed of the dual-axis motor 16, so as to ensure the efficiency, stability and accuracy of the frame assembly process.
[0037] The control unit can also be equipped with a human-machine interface, such as a touch screen or operation panel, to facilitate operators to input parameters, monitor the operating status of the equipment, and realize flexible operation and intelligent management of the equipment.
[0038] The control unit can also be used in conjunction with sensors, such as position sensors and pressure sensors, on the framing assembly to monitor parameters such as position and pressure in real time during the framing process. The monitoring data is then fed back to the control unit, which makes real-time adjustments and controls based on the feedback data, further improving the framing quality and the reliability of the equipment.
[0039] The working principle of the automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production in this embodiment:
[0040] When encapsulating photovoltaic modules, first adjust the distance between the two moving frames 9 according to the model of the photovoltaic module. Start the dual-axis motor 16 to drive the two threaded rods 17 to rotate. Since the threads are in opposite directions, the threaded plate 19 will move in the opposite direction, thereby driving the moving frames 9 and the second rectangular column 12 to move accordingly, completing the distance adjustment. Then, insert the frame 4 into the three clamping plates 14, start the second hydraulic rod 15, and drive the first rectangular column 10, the second rectangular column 12 and the clamping plate 14 to move downwards, and the clamping plate 14 presses the frame 4. Finally, start the first hydraulic rod 6 to drive the right-angle seat 7 and the frame 4 to move towards the photovoltaic laminate 3, completing the installation of the frame 4. Following this method, the installation of the other three frames 4 can be completed in sequence.
[0041] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has significant beneficial effects:
[0042] First, by adjusting the distance between the two moving frames 9, the device can adapt to frame 4 of different lengths, thereby enabling the encapsulation of various types of photovoltaic laminates 3 and frame 4. This greatly improves the versatility and flexibility of the device, breaks through the limitation of traditional devices that can only adapt to a single model, reduces the equipment procurement and replacement costs for enterprises, and enhances market competitiveness.
[0043] Secondly, this solution uses an integrated clamping structure to simultaneously drive three clamping plates 14 to clamp the frame 4 using a second hydraulic rod 15, which reduces the number of driving components used, simplifies the equipment structure, reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs and failure rate of the equipment, improves the reliability and stability of the equipment, and further reduces production costs.
[0044] In addition, by precisely controlling the movement of the moving frame 9 with the dual-axis motor 16 and uniformly pressing the frame 4 with the clamping plate 14, the equipment can achieve precise positioning and tight fit of the frame 4, thereby improving the packaging quality, reducing the product defect rate caused by the skew or looseness of the frame 4, and improving the reliability and service life of the product.
[0045] Meanwhile, the equipment automates the framing process, reducing manual operations and minimizing the impact of human factors on packaging quality. This improves production stability and consistency, helping companies achieve large-scale, standardized production and enhance their brand image. Furthermore, the automated framing process increases framing speed, shortens production cycles, enables continuous production, reduces production downtime, further improves production efficiency, meets market demands, and enhances the company's economic benefits.
[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0047] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic framing device for photovoltaic module production, characterized in that, The system includes an encapsulation platform (1), with a placement platform (2) at the center of the upper part of the encapsulation platform (1) for supporting photovoltaic laminates (3); a frame assembly is provided around the placement platform (2), the frame assembly including a mounting plate (5), a first hydraulic rod (6), a second hydraulic rod (15), and a frame (4) clamping mechanism; the mounting plate (5) is fixedly connected to the edge of the upper surface of the encapsulation platform (1), the first hydraulic rod (6) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (5), and its telescopic end is fixedly connected to a right-angle seat (7), the first hydraulic rod (6) is used for The right-angle seat (7) is driven to reciprocate in the first direction; the second hydraulic rod (15) is fixed to the top of the right-angle seat (7), and its telescopic end is connected to the frame (4) clamping mechanism. The frame (4) clamping mechanism includes at least one clamping frame. The clamping plate (14) slides in the clamping frame along the second direction. The clamping plate (14) is fixed to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod (15). The second hydraulic rod (15) is used to drive the clamping plate (14) to reciprocate in the second direction to clamp or release the frame (4).
2. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping frame includes a fixed frame (8) fixed to the middle of the right-angle seat (7) and two movable frames (9) slidably connected to both sides of the fixed frame (8). A pressure plate (14) is slidably connected inside the fixed frame (8) and the two movable frames (9). Each pressure plate (14) is connected to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod (15).
3. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 2, characterized in that, A dual-axis motor (16) is fixedly connected to the back of the fixed frame (8). The two output ends of the dual-axis motor (16) are respectively fixedly connected to threaded rods (17). A threaded plate (19) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded rod (17). The threaded plate (19) is slidably connected inside the right-angle seat (7) and fixedly connected to the moving frame (9). The thread directions of the two threaded rods (17) are opposite, and a support plate (18) is rotatably installed at the ends of the two rods that are far apart from each other. The support plate (18) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the right-angle seat (7).
4. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 3, characterized in that, The telescopic end of the second hydraulic rod (15) is fixed to the first rectangular column (10). The two ends of the first rectangular column (10) are slidably connected to two connecting columns (11). The other end of the connecting column (11) is fixed to the second rectangular column (12). The first rectangular column (10) is connected to the fixed frame (8), and the second rectangular column (12) is connected to the movable frame (9).
5. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The contact surface between the clamping plate (14) and the frame (4) is provided with an anti-slip pad.
6. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The right-angle seat (7) is slidably connected to the upper surface of the encapsulation stage (1).
7. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sliding guide mechanism is provided between the right-angle base (7) and the packaging stage (1). The sliding guide mechanism includes a guide rail fixed on the packaging stage (1) and a slider provided at the bottom of the right-angle base (7). The slider slides in cooperation with the guide rail to guide the smooth movement of the right-angle base (7).
8. The automatic framing equipment for photovoltaic module production according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a control unit, which is electrically connected to the first hydraulic rod (6), the second hydraulic rod (15), and the dual-axis motor (16).