An auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation

By designing auxiliary tools for photovoltaic panel installation, and utilizing a combination of suction cups and excavator hydraulic rods, rapid hoisting and angle adjustment of photovoltaic panels were achieved, solving the problems of low installation efficiency and construction limitations, and improving installation accuracy and efficiency.

CN224429918UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30中国水利水电第七工程局有限公司

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
中国水利水电第七工程局有限公司
Filing Date
2025-06-15
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

The installation of photovoltaic panels is inefficient and limited. Conventional equipment has poor stability and is difficult to fix at angles in complex sites, making installation and fixing difficult.

Method used

Design an auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation. It is fixed to the support connector by a suction cup and combined with the hydraulic rod of an excavator for angle adjustment, so as to realize the rapid hoisting and angle adjustment of photovoltaic panels.

Benefits of technology

It improves the speed and accuracy of photovoltaic panel installation, adapts to complex site conditions, enhances the ability to perform continuous installation, and reduces construction difficulty and time costs.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an auxiliary tool for installing photovoltaic panels. The tool is mounted on the hydraulic excavator arm and includes a support connecting seat. The front surface of the support connecting seat is flat, and the rear surface has connecting ears that are hinged to the mechanical hydraulic rod of the excavator. Multiple suction cups are located in the center of the front surface of the support connecting seat. This utility model's auxiliary tool uses vacuum suction cups to move the photovoltaic panel, and adjusts the angle of the photovoltaic panel during installation by driving the mechanical hydraulic rod of the excavator. Mechanized hoisting equipment can quickly lift the photovoltaic panel and accurately place it in the predetermined position. The angle can be adjusted during installation, significantly shortening the installation time of a single photovoltaic panel compared to manual handling and installation. The auxiliary tool, when used in conjunction with excavating equipment, has strong continuous operation capabilities, can adapt to complex and difficult installation site conditions, and greatly improves installation efficiency. The auxiliary tool offers high installation accuracy, saves labor, and is convenient to operate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical design technology, and relates to the design technology of photovoltaic panel installation and construction equipment, specifically an auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation. Background Technology

[0002] In the construction of large-scale photovoltaic power plants, selecting appropriate installation equipment based on the power plant's scale, terrain conditions, and photovoltaic panel installation requirements is crucial. Conventional installation typically uses equipment such as truck-mounted cranes and mobile cranes. The disadvantages of this method are: it requires a large site, high ground bearing capacity, and its lifting height and operating radius are limited by ground conditions; its stability is relatively poor, and it requires frequent equipment relocation to meet lifting needs. Furthermore, during photovoltaic panel installation, it is not easy to hold and fix the panels at a single angle, resulting in difficult installation and low efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation, which solves the problems of low installation efficiency and numerous limitations in photovoltaic panel installation.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An auxiliary tool for installing photovoltaic panels is mounted on the hydraulic excavator arm of an excavator. The tool is characterized by comprising a support connecting seat, the front surface of which is flat, and the rear surface having a connecting lug that is hinged to the mechanical hydraulic rod of the excavator. Multiple suction cups are provided in the center of the front surface of the support connecting seat.

[0006] Furthermore, the suction cup of this utility model is a vacuum suction cup.

[0007] Furthermore, the supporting connecting seat is made of a 5cm thick rectangular steel plate, and a suction cup is fixed in the middle of the steel plate by bolts.

[0008] Furthermore, the support connector is provided with at least three sets of suction cups in the middle, each with a suction force greater than 15 kg.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] This utility model provides an auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation. The suction cup is fixed to the support connecting seat of the planar structure by a suction cup bolt. The suction cup can firmly adhere to the photovoltaic panel. The angle of the photovoltaic panel can be adjusted by the mechanical hydraulic rod of the excavator during installation, thus realizing the installation of the photovoltaic panel.

[0011] This utility model of photovoltaic panel installation auxiliary tool has a fast installation speed: the mechanized hoisting equipment can quickly lift the photovoltaic panel and accurately place it in the predetermined position. The angle during installation can be adjusted, which greatly shortens the installation time of a single photovoltaic panel compared with manual handling and installation.

[0012] This utility model of photovoltaic panel installation auxiliary tool, when used in conjunction with excavation equipment, has strong continuous operation capability, can adapt to complex and difficult installation site conditions, and greatly improves installation efficiency; the auxiliary tool has high installation accuracy, saves labor and effort, and is convenient for installation and construction operations. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hoisting equipment of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hoisting state of the hoisting equipment of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup adsorbing a photovoltaic panel according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the photovoltaic panel adsorbed by the suction cup of this utility model.

[0017] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Mechanical hydraulic rod, 2-Pin, 3-Suction cup, 4-Suction cup bolt, 5-Support connecting seat, 6-Photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. These specific embodiments are further explanations of the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Any technology that is the same as or similar to the present invention does not exceed the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Refer to the attached diagram.

[0020] See Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment of the photovoltaic panel hoisting equipment includes: a mechanical hydraulic rod 1, a pin 2, a suction cup 3, a suction cup bolt 4, and a support connecting seat 5. During the mechanical hoisting of the photovoltaic panel, the suction cup 3 is connected and installed via the support connecting seat 5. The suction cup 3 is fixed to the surface of the support connecting seat via the suction cup bolt 4; the suction cup 3 can firmly adhere to the surface of the photovoltaic panel 6. The support connecting seat 5 is driven by the mechanical hydraulic rod 1 of a mechanical device, such as an excavator, and the angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 is adjusted and installed via the hydraulic device of the excavator.

[0021] The vacuum suction cup is made of rubber. Operating the excavator allows the suction cup to press against the photovoltaic panel. As air is expelled from the suction cup, a negative pressure is created, generating suction force to grasp the photovoltaic panel. The excavator's robotic arm then transports the photovoltaic panel to the designated location. By extending and retracting the excavator's hydraulic rods, the photovoltaic panel can be rotated vertically to adjust its angle, facilitating manual removal and installation.

[0022] The vacuum suction cup is made of rubber, which has good wear resistance and elasticity, and can adapt to a certain degree of surface unevenness. The vacuum suction cup is circular in shape, as circular suction cups are more effective at adsorbing circular or regular objects because their adsorption force is more evenly distributed. The suction cup body is connected to the vacuum generator or robotic arm via a connector. The connector is made of metal and its design ensures a strong and reliable structure, capable of withstanding the tensile and compressive forces generated during suction cup operation.

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, during the installation process, the suction cup bolt 4 is connected to the support connecting seat 5, and the suction cup bolt 4 is connected to the suction cup 3. The suction cup 3 can firmly adhere to the photovoltaic panel 6. The mechanical hydraulic rod 1 of the excavator can adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 during installation through the hydraulic device.

[0024] In this embodiment, the support connector 5 is a 5cm thick rectangular flat steel plate structure. The inside of the steel plate has a tapped opening with a diameter of E27. The opening diameter is generally between 26.3 mm and 26.5 mm to ensure that the suction cup bolt 4 can be smoothly screwed into the corresponding screw hole of the support connector 5.

[0025] The mechanical hydraulic rod 1 is a traditional excavator hydraulic rod, which can be angled when installing the photovoltaic panel 6.

[0026] In this embodiment, three sets of suction cups 3 are provided on the front surface of the support connecting seat 5, and each set of suction cups 3 can adsorb a weight of 15kg.

[0027] The photovoltaic panels are installed vertically. Place the panels on the purlins, align the mounting holes of the modules with the pre-drilled holes on the purlins, and secure them with M8*22 hex bolts. Continue installing downwards (with a 20mm spacing between adjacent modules north-south and east-west). When installing subsequent photovoltaic panels, ensure that the edge of each panel is aligned with the edge of the previous panel. After installation, double-check that all bolts on the bracket are tight, and then tighten them completely. To facilitate future maintenance and inspection, after final tightening, draw lines on the bolts, nuts, spring washers, and other components to check for loosening later; also draw lines at the clamp locations to check for slippage.

Claims

1. An auxiliary tool for installing photovoltaic panels, the auxiliary tool being mounted on the hydraulic digging arm of an excavator, characterized in that: It includes a support connecting seat, the front surface of which is flat, and the rear surface is provided with a connecting seat lug that is driven and hinged to the mechanical hydraulic rod of the excavator; multiple sets of suction cups are provided in the middle of the front surface of the support connecting seat.

2. The auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup is a vacuum suction cup.

3. The auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support connector is made of a 5cm thick rectangular steel plate, and a suction cup is fixed in the middle of the steel plate by bolts.

4. The auxiliary tool for photovoltaic panel installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support connector is provided with at least three sets of suction cups in the middle, each with a suction force greater than 15 kg.