Intelligent photovoltaic panel turner for manual inspection

By combining clamping components and positioning suction cups, the stability and adaptability issues of the photovoltaic panel flipping mechanism are solved, thereby improving the stability and flexibility of photovoltaic panel flipping.

CN224547415UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24YAN CHENG ZHI SHENG BO KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YAN CHENG ZHI SHENG BO KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
Filing Date
2025-09-19
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel flipping mechanisms rely on a single suction cup for adsorption and positioning, which can easily cause the photovoltaic panel to loosen. Furthermore, the fixed position of the suction cup makes it difficult to adjust to accommodate photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses, thus reducing the flexibility of use.

Method used

It adopts a dual limiting method of clamping components and positioning suction cups, using clamping plates and cylinders to clamp photovoltaic panels, combined with the negative pressure adsorption of the positioning suction cups, and the adsorption force is controlled by an electronically controlled valve to adapt to photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and flexibility of photovoltaic panel flipping, reduces loosening caused by air leakage from the suction cup, and facilitates the replacement of rubber pads, adapting to the flipping needs of photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent photovoltaic panel turnover machines for artificial inspection belong to photovoltaic panel processing technical field, the utility model includes support frame and the electric guide rail being installed on support frame, electric guide rail is installed with bearing table, and bearing table is fixed with link plate, servo motor is installed on link plate, and the output end of servo motor is connected with the rotating shaft of turnover frame by bevel gear assembly, bevel gear assembly is used to transmit the movement and power between two intersecting shafts, so that its turnover frame can drive photovoltaic panel to overturn, clamping assembly for clamping and limiting photovoltaic panel is installed on turnover frame. The intelligent photovoltaic panel turnover machine for artificial inspection is provided with clamping assembly and suction cup assembly on the turnover frame, uses double limiting mode of negative pressure and clamping limit, improves the stability when photovoltaic panel overturns, and by the telescopic adjustment of suction cup, the suction cup can adapt to photovoltaic panel of different thicknesses.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic panel processing technology, specifically to an intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection. Background Technology

[0002] A photovoltaic (PV) panel is a power generation device that uses semiconductor materials (such as silicon) to convert light energy into direct current. During the processing of PV panels, it is usually necessary to manually inspect the surface defects of the PV panels. In order to facilitate the observation of the back of the PV panels, a corresponding flipping machine is usually used to pick up the PV panels from the conveyor belt and flip them over so that they can be observed manually.

[0003] For example, in the photovoltaic panel testing device and photovoltaic panel production system disclosed in announcement number CN221038759U, the photovoltaic panel testing device includes a base, a lifting component, a flipping component, a suction cup, and a light source. The base is used to horizontally support the photovoltaic panel to be tested. The lifting component is disposed on the base to lift the photovoltaic panel to be tested to a specified height away from the base. The flipping component is disposed on the base to flip relative to the base around a first direction. The first direction is the length direction of the base. The suction cup is disposed on the flipping component to adsorb the photovoltaic panel to be tested, so that the photovoltaic panel to be tested flips relative to the base to a specified angle with the flipping component.

[0004] The existing technologies mentioned above have the following technical problems: When the existing photovoltaic panel flipping mechanism is in use, in order to ensure the stability of the photovoltaic panel, it can only use a single suction cup to adsorb and limit the photovoltaic panel. When the suction cup leaks air, it is easy to cause the photovoltaic panel to loosen. At the same time, the position of the suction cup is fixed, which is not convenient to adjust according to the photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses, thus reducing the flexibility of the flipping mechanism.

[0005] Therefore, we propose an intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Currently, existing photovoltaic panel flipping mechanisms on the market can only use a single suction cup to adsorb and limit the photovoltaic panel in order to ensure its stability. When the suction cup leaks air, it can easily cause the photovoltaic panel to loosen. At the same time, the position of the suction cup is fixed, which is not convenient to adjust according to photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses, thus reducing the flexibility of the flipping mechanism.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection, comprising a support frame and an electric guide rail mounted on the support frame. A bearing platform is mounted on the electric guide rail, and a connecting plate is fixed on the bearing platform. A servo motor is mounted on the connecting plate, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to the rotating shaft of the flipping frame through a bevel gear assembly. The bevel gear assembly is used to transmit the motion and power between two intersecting shafts, enabling the flipping frame to drive the photovoltaic panel to flip. A clamping assembly for clamping and limiting the photovoltaic panel is mounted on the flipping frame, and a positioning suction cup is provided on the side of the flipping frame. The positioning suction cup is connected to the flipping frame through an auxiliary spring, and the positioning suction cup is connected to the main pipe through a branch pipe. The main pipe is connected to a vacuum pump.

[0008] Preferably, the flipping frame consists of a main base plate and a connecting beam, and clamping components are installed at both ends of the connecting beam.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution and using the clamping components at both ends of the connecting beam, the photovoltaic panel can be easily clamped and fixed, thereby improving the stability of the photovoltaic panel when it is flipped.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a cylinder and a clamping plate installed at the telescopic end of the cylinder, and an insert plate is inserted into the slot of the clamping plate. A rubber pad is fixed to the side of the insert plate, and the insert plate and the clamping plate are fixed to each other by locking bolts.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the photovoltaic panel can be clamped and positioned by extending the telescopic end of the cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, both the insert plate and the clamping plate are provided with threaded holes for the locking bolt to pass through, and the locking bolt is set as an internal hex bolt.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking bolts can be unscrewed from the clamp plate, which facilitates the fixing of the insert plate and the clamp plate and makes it easier to disassemble and replace the rubber pad later.

[0014] Preferably, multiple positioning suction cups are evenly distributed on the side of the main substrate, and each positioning suction cup is elastically telescopically connected to the main substrate by an auxiliary spring.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning suction cup can be reset and rebound after moving on the main substrate by setting an auxiliary spring.

[0016] Preferably, each of the positioning suction cups is connected to the main pipe through a branch pipe, and each branch pipe is equipped with an electrically controlled valve.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the airflow of each branch pipe can be independently controlled through the electronically controlled valve on the branch pipe, making it convenient to select the corresponding positioning suction cup to adsorb the photovoltaic panel according to actual needs.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection improves the stability of photovoltaic panel flipping by setting clamping components and suction cup components on the flipping frame and using a dual limiting method of negative pressure and clamping limit. Furthermore, the suction cup can be adapted to photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses by adjusting the extension and retraction of the suction cup. 1. It is equipped with a clamping plate. The opening of the cylinder can make the clamping plate contact the side of the photovoltaic panel, thereby clamping and positioning the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, the opening of the vacuum pump can create negative pressure inside the positioning suction cup through the main pipe and branch pipe. Thus, the photovoltaic panel is positioned by both negative pressure and clamping. 2. Rubber pads are provided. The rubber pads on the side of the clamping plate can reduce the wear on the side of the photovoltaic panel when clamping it. At the same time, the locking bolts are used to position the clamping plate and the insertion plate, which makes it easy to disassemble and replace the rubber pads if the elasticity fails or is damaged. 3. Equipped with an electrically controlled valve, the positioning suction cup extends and retracts on the side of the main substrate to accommodate photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses. Each branch pipe is also equipped with an electrically controlled valve, which can control the on / off state of the corresponding branch pipe. This allows for the selection of the appropriate positioning suction cup to provide adsorption and positioning functions according to actual needs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electric guide rail and support platform structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main base plate and connecting beam structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cylinder and clamping plate structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping plate and locking bolt structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning suction cup and auxiliary spring structure of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the branch pipe and main pipe structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Electric guide rail; 3. Loading platform; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Servo motor; 6. Tilting frame; 601. Main base plate; 602. Connecting beam; 603. Cylinder; 604. Clamping plate; 605. Rubber pad; 606. Insert plate; 607. Locking bolt; 7. Positioning suction cup; 8. Auxiliary spring; 9. Branch pipe; 10. Main pipe; 11. Electric control valve. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-7 Existing photovoltaic panel flipping mechanisms, in order to ensure the stability of the photovoltaic panels, can only use a single suction cup to adhere and limit the photovoltaic panels. When the suction cup leaks air, the photovoltaic panels are prone to loosening. Furthermore, the fixed position of the suction cup makes it difficult to adjust for photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses, thus reducing the flexibility of the flipping mechanism. To solve this technical problem, this embodiment discloses the following technical content: an intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection, including a support frame 1 and an electric guide rail 2 mounted on the support frame 1. A bearing platform 3 is mounted on the electric guide rail 2, and a connecting plate 4 is fixed on the bearing platform 3. A servo motor 5 is mounted on the connecting plate 4, and the output end of the servo motor 5 is connected to the rotating shaft of the flipping frame 6 through a bevel gear assembly. The bevel gear assembly is used to transmit power. The movement and power between the two intersecting axes enable the flipping frame 6 to rotate the photovoltaic panel. The flipping frame 6 is equipped with a clamping assembly for clamping and limiting the photovoltaic panel. The side of the flipping frame 6 is provided with a positioning suction cup 7. The positioning suction cup 7 is connected to the flipping frame 6 through an auxiliary spring 8. The positioning suction cup 7 is connected to the main pipe 10 through a branch pipe 9. The main pipe 10 is connected to a vacuum pump. The flipping frame 6 is composed of a main substrate 601 and a connecting beam 602. Both ends of the connecting beam 602 are equipped with clamping assemblies. Multiple positioning suction cups 7 are evenly distributed on the side of the main substrate 601. Each positioning suction cup 7 is connected to the main substrate 601 through an auxiliary spring 8 to form an elastic telescopic structure. Each positioning suction cup 7 is connected to the main pipe 10 through a branch pipe 9. Each branch pipe 9 is equipped with an electric control valve 11.

[0023] When the photovoltaic panels on the conveyor belt need to be flipped, the electric guide rail 2 controls the bearing platform 3 to move downwards. After the bearing platform 3 moves downwards, the connecting beam 602 contacts the photovoltaic panels on the conveyor belt. At this time, the clamping components at the end of the connecting beam 602 clamp and position the photovoltaic panels. At the same time, the positioning suction cup 7 is connected to the main substrate 601 through the auxiliary spring 8. Therefore, by moving the positioning suction cup 7 on the main substrate 601, the positioning suction cup 7 can be adjusted according to photovoltaic panels of different thicknesses. By turning on the vacuum pump, a negative pressure is formed inside the positioning suction cup 7 through the main pipe 10 and the branch pipe 9. Thus, the positioning suction cup 7 is used to suction the photovoltaic panels under negative pressure. The photovoltaic panel is fixed in place, and each branch pipe 9 is equipped with an electric control valve 11. The electric control valve 11 can control the opening and closing of the corresponding branch pipe 9, so as to select the corresponding position positioning suction cup 7 to provide adsorption positioning function according to actual needs. After the photovoltaic panel is fixed, the electric guide rail 2 continues to move the support platform 3 upward. When the support platform 3 moves to a certain height, the servo motor 5 controls the bevel gear assembly to rotate, so that it transmits the rotation power to the rotating shaft of the main substrate 601. The rotation of the main substrate 601 can flip the photovoltaic panel so that the staff can observe the back of the photovoltaic panel. It should be noted that the electric guide rail 2 and the bevel gear assembly are both existing technologies.

[0024] Example 2: The technical content disclosed in this example is a further improvement based on Example 1 described above. The following technical content is disclosed in this example: Figures 3-5 As shown, the clamping assembly includes a cylinder 603 and a clamping plate 604 installed at the telescopic end of the cylinder 603. A insert plate 606 is inserted into the slot of the clamping plate 604. A rubber pad 605 is fixed to the side of the insert plate 606. The insert plate 606 and the clamping plate 604 are fixed to each other by a locking bolt 607. Both the insert plate 606 and the clamping plate 604 are provided with threaded holes for the locking bolt 607 to pass through. The locking bolt 607 is set as an internal hex bolt.

[0025] When the connecting beam 602 and the photovoltaic panel come into contact, the opening of the cylinder 603 allows the telescopic clamping plate 604 to move and clamp the photovoltaic panel. After the clamping plate 604 moves, the rubber pad 605 on the side comes into contact with the photovoltaic panel. Thus, during the clamping process, the rubber pad 605 can reduce the wear on the side of the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, when the rubber pad 605 loses its elasticity or is severely worn, the locking bolt 607 on the clamping plate 604 can be unscrewed to release the fixation between the clamping plate 604 and the insert plate 606. This makes it easy to remove the insert plate 606 from the clamping plate 604 and facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the rubber pad 605.

[0026] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0027] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection, comprising a support frame (1) and an electric guide rail (2) mounted on the support frame (1), wherein a bearing platform (3) is mounted on the electric guide rail (2), and a connecting plate (4) is fixed on the bearing platform (3), wherein a servo motor (5) is mounted on the connecting plate (4), and the output end of the servo motor (5) is connected to the rotating shaft of the flipping frame (6) through a bevel gear assembly, the bevel gear assembly being used to transmit the motion and power between the two intersecting shafts, so that the flipping frame (6) can drive the photovoltaic panel to flip, characterized in that: The flipping frame (6) is equipped with a clamping assembly for clamping and limiting the photovoltaic panel, and a positioning suction cup (7) is provided on the side of the flipping frame (6). The positioning suction cup (7) is connected to the flipping frame (6) through an auxiliary spring (8), and the positioning suction cup (7) is connected to the main pipe (10) through a branch pipe (9). The main pipe (10) is connected to the vacuum pump.

2. The intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping frame (6) consists of a main base plate (601) and a connecting beam (602), and clamping components are installed at both ends of the connecting beam (602).

3. The intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a cylinder (603) and a clamping plate (604) installed on the telescopic end of the cylinder (603). A insert plate (606) is inserted into the slot of the clamping plate (604). A rubber pad (605) is fixed to the side of the insert plate (606). The insert plate (606) and the clamping plate (604) are fixed to each other by locking bolts (607).

4. The intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the insert plate (606) and the clamping plate (604) are provided with threaded holes for the locking bolt (607) to pass through, and the locking bolt (607) is set as an internal hex bolt.

5. The intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning suction cups (7) are evenly distributed on the side of the main substrate (601), and each positioning suction cup (7) forms an elastic telescopic structure with the main substrate (601) through an auxiliary spring (8).

6. The intelligent photovoltaic panel flipping machine for manual inspection according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the positioning suction cups (7) is connected to the main pipe (10) via a branch pipe (9), and each branch pipe (9) is equipped with an electric control valve (11).