A photovoltaic equipment transport device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment processing and transportation technology, and provides a photovoltaic equipment transportation device, including a conveying mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and a handling mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to transfer and transport photovoltaic equipment on the production line. The discharging mechanism includes a track frame and a frame mounted on the track frame. A movable platform is provided on the track frame. Multiple trays for supporting photovoltaic equipment are stacked vertically inside the frame. A driving structure for pushing the trays onto the movable platform is provided at the bottom of the frame. The bottom of the tray is fitted with the top of the track frame and the movable platform slides. The handling mechanism includes a gantry frame and an adsorption component. The gantry frame is located above the track frame, and the adsorption component is slidably mounted on the gantry frame. The adsorption component is used to transfer the photovoltaic equipment from the conveying mechanism to the tray. This utility model solves the problem of the lack of production continuity in existing transportation methods and has the advantages of simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment processing and transportation technology, and more specifically, to a photovoltaic equipment transportation device. Background Technology

[0002] As the global energy structure shifts towards cleaner and renewable energy, photovoltaic (PV) power generation, as an important green energy source, is rapidly expanding its application scale. This directly drives the production and transportation demand for key equipment such as PV modules and inverters. PV equipment, especially large PV modules and glass, is typically characterized by its large size, heavy weight, fragility (such as glass substrates), and vulnerability to pressure and vibration. Therefore, transportation devices, as the key carriers connecting various processes, not only need to meet the multi-scenario transfer needs of equipment from the production workshop to the storage area and then to the factory for shipment, but also need to adapt to the characteristics of PV equipment that are not fully finalized during the production process and are susceptible to external forces. In practical applications, problems have been exposed regarding the mismatch between existing transportation devices and the production and transportation needs of PV equipment: most existing transportation devices are independently designed, and their docking precision with PV production lines is insufficient. For example, after the PV module lamination process is completed, the modules need to be manually removed and transported to the next inspection process, which not only interrupts the continuity of production but also leads to excessively long waiting times between processes due to the limited speed of manual operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, in order to solve the problem that existing transportation methods lack production continuity, this utility model provides a photovoltaic equipment transportation device, the specific technical solution of which is as follows: A photovoltaic equipment transport device includes a conveying mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and a handling mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to transfer and transport photovoltaic equipment on a production line. The discharging mechanism includes a track frame and a frame mounted on the track frame. A movable platform is provided on the track frame. Multiple trays for supporting photovoltaic equipment are stacked vertically within the frame. A drive structure for pushing the trays onto the movable platform is provided at the bottom of the frame. The bottom of the trays is fitted into the top of the track frame and can slide on the movable platform. The handling mechanism includes a gantry frame and an adsorption assembly. The gantry frame is located above the track frame, and the adsorption assembly is slidably mounted on the gantry frame. The adsorption assembly is used to transfer the photovoltaic equipment from the conveying mechanism to the trays.

[0004] The aforementioned photovoltaic equipment transport device directly connects to the production line via a conveyor mechanism and automatically transfers the photovoltaic equipment from the production stage to the pallet of the discharge mechanism using a handling mechanism. This eliminates the need for manual intervention or the use of transfer vehicles in traditional methods, greatly shortening material flow time. The entire process is completed automatically, significantly reducing reliance on operators and labor intensity. At the same time, it avoids quality risks and safety hazards caused by improper manual operation (such as bumps or uneven placement), which is in line with the development trend of industrial automation and intelligence.

[0005] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a first transfer conveyor belt, a lifting conveyor belt, and a second transfer conveyor belt. The feed end of the first transfer conveyor belt is connected to the production line, and the lifting conveyor belt is connected between the discharge end of the first transfer conveyor belt and the feed end of the second transfer conveyor belt.

[0006] Furthermore, two first limiting structures are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the discharge end of the first transfer conveyor belt, and a first limiting plate is slidably mounted on the first limiting structure. Two second limiting structures are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second transfer conveyor belt, and a second limiting plate is slidably mounted on the second limiting structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism also includes a transfer roller group composed of multiple transfer rollers, one end of which is connected to the discharge end of the second transfer conveyor belt, and a limit gate is fixedly provided on the other end of the transfer roller group.

[0008] Furthermore, drive chains are mounted on both sides of the track frame, and locking blocks are protruding on both sides of the bottom of the tray. The two locking blocks are respectively engaged with the drive chains on both sides. A support block is also protruding from the bottom of the tray and abuts against the moving platform. The support block is disposed between the two locking blocks.

[0009] Furthermore, grooves are formed between each of the two card blocks and the support block.

[0010] Furthermore, the discharge mechanism also includes a discharge forklift, which is equipped with a fork that can be raised and lowered relative to the rail frame. The forklift is equipped with two forks, which are adapted to and correspond one-to-one with the grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, a first guide rail is provided on the top of the gantry frame, and the adsorption assembly includes an adsorption element and a sliding beam slidably mounted on the first guide rail. A horizontal plate is provided on the sliding beam, and a second guide rail is provided on the horizontal plate that is slidably connected to the adsorption element.

[0012] Furthermore, the adsorption component includes a sliding seat, a lifting seat, a driving block, a rotating plate, and a suction cup holder. One end face of the sliding seat is slidably connected to the second guide rail, and a third guide rail is provided on the other end face of the sliding seat. The lifting seat is slidably mounted on the third guide rail. The driving block is installed on the lifting seat. The output end of the driving block is connected to the rotating plate and is used to control the rotation state of the rotating plate. The suction cup holder is detachably fixed to the bottom of the rotating plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the suction cup frame is provided with multiple suction cups at intervals, each of which can be raised and lowered relative to the suction cup frame, and the suction cups are made of rubber material. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a photovoltaic equipment transportation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a photovoltaic equipment transportation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handling mechanism of the photovoltaic equipment transportation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Conveying mechanism; 11. First transfer conveyor belt; 12. Lifting conveyor belt; 13. Second transfer conveyor belt; 14. Transfer roller assembly; 2. Discharge mechanism; 21. Track frame; 211. Drive chain; 22. Frame; 23. Moving table; 24. Pallet; 25. Discharge forklift; 3. Handling mechanism; 31. Gantry frame; 32. Adsorption assembly; 321. Sliding seat; 322. Lifting seat; 323. Drive block; 324. Rotating plate; 325. Suction cup frame; 326. Suction cup. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the utility model and do not limit its scope of protection.

[0017] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0019] In this utility model, "first" and "second" do not represent a specific quantity or order, but are merely used to distinguish names.

[0020] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a photovoltaic equipment transportation device in one embodiment of the present invention includes a conveying mechanism 1, a discharging mechanism 2, and a handling mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 1 is used to transfer and transport photovoltaic equipment on the production line. The discharging mechanism 2 includes a track frame 21 and a frame 22 mounted on the track frame 21. A movable platform 23 is provided on the track frame 21. Multiple trays 24 for supporting photovoltaic equipment are stacked vertically inside the frame 22. A driving structure for pushing the trays 24 onto the movable platform 23 is provided at the bottom of the frame 22. The bottom of the trays 24 is fitted with the top of the track frame 21 and the movable platform 23 can slide. The handling mechanism 3 includes a gantry frame 31 and an adsorption component 32. The gantry frame 31 is located above the track frame 21. The adsorption component 32 is slidably mounted on the gantry frame 31 and is used to transfer the photovoltaic equipment from the conveying mechanism 1 to the trays 24.

[0021] The aforementioned photovoltaic equipment transport device directly connects to the production line via the conveyor mechanism 1 and automatically transfers the photovoltaic equipment from the production stage to the pallet 24 of the discharge mechanism 2 using the handling mechanism 3. This eliminates the need for manual intervention or the use of transfer vehicles for transshipment in traditional methods, greatly shortening the material flow time. The entire process is completed automatically, significantly reducing reliance on operators and labor intensity. At the same time, it avoids quality risks and safety hazards caused by improper manual operation (such as bumps or uneven placement), which is in line with the development trend of industrial automation and intelligence.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 1 includes a first transfer conveyor belt 11, a lifting conveyor belt 12, and a second transfer conveyor belt 13. The feed end of the first transfer conveyor belt 11 is connected to the production line, and the lifting conveyor belt 12 is connected between the discharge end of the first transfer conveyor belt 11 and the feed end of the second transfer conveyor belt 13. The lifting conveyor belt 12 gives the entire conveying path the ability to change vertically, enabling the photovoltaic equipment to be lifted or lowered from one horizontal height (such as the height of the production line) to another horizontal height (such as the working height of the discharge mechanism 2 or the handling mechanism 3).

[0023] In one embodiment, two first limiting structures are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the discharge end of the first transfer conveyor belt 11, and a first limiting plate is slidably mounted on the first limiting structure. Similarly, two second limiting structures are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second transfer conveyor belt 13, and a second limiting plate is slidably mounted on the second limiting structure. During the conveying process, the photovoltaic equipment may shift position due to vibration, inertia, or installation errors. In this case, the first or second limiting plate can contact and correct its side, forcing it back to the center line. This effectively prevents the equipment from jamming, colliding, falling, or other malfunctions and safety risks caused by misalignment during transfer, connection, or waiting at the workstation, ensuring a smooth and unobstructed conveying process.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 1 further includes a transfer roller group 14 composed of multiple transfer rollers. One end of the transfer roller group 14 is connected to the discharge end of the second transfer conveyor belt 13, and a limit gate is fixedly provided on the other end of the transfer roller group 14. This area of ​​the transfer roller group 14 can serve as a temporary buffer. If a brief interruption occurs in subsequent processes (such as the reset of the handling mechanism 3 or a delay in AGV scheduling), the photovoltaic equipment can be safely and stably stored in this area without having to stop the entire upstream power conveyor line.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, drive chains 211 are mounted on both sides of the track frame 21, and two locking blocks protrude from both sides of the bottom of the tray 24. The two locking blocks respectively engage with the drive chains 211 on both sides. A support block protrudes from the bottom of the tray 24, abutting against the moving platform 23, and is positioned between the two locking blocks. The drive chains 211 can precisely control the linear movement of the tray 24, effectively preventing slippage, deviation, or serpentine movement of the tray 24 during movement, ensuring that the tray 24 and the photovoltaic equipment it carries can move precisely to the predetermined position.

[0026] In one embodiment, grooves are formed between each of the two locking blocks and the support block.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the discharge mechanism 2 further includes a discharge forklift 25, which is equipped with a fork that can be raised and lowered relative to the track frame 21. The forklift is equipped with two forks, which are adapted to and correspond one-to-one with the grooves.

[0028] In one embodiment, the top of the gantry frame 31 is provided with a first guide rail, and the adsorption assembly 32 includes an adsorption element and a sliding beam slidably mounted on the first guide rail. The sliding beam is provided with a horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate is provided with a second guide rail slidably connected to the adsorption element.

[0029] Specifically, both the first and second guide rails are arranged in a horizontal direction.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the adsorption component includes a sliding seat 321, a lifting seat 322, a driving block 323, a rotating plate 324, and a suction cup holder 325. One end face of the sliding seat 321 is slidably connected to a second guide rail, and a third guide rail is provided on the other end face of the sliding seat 321. The lifting seat 322 is slidably mounted on the third guide rail. The driving block 323 is mounted on the lifting seat 322, and the output end of the driving block 323 is connected to the rotating plate 324 for transmission and is used to control the rotation state of the rotating plate 324. The suction cup holder 325 is detachably fixed to the bottom of the rotating plate 324. By controlling the rotation of the rotating plate 324 through the driving block 323, an additional degree of freedom of rotation around the Z-axis is added. This can correct the angular deviation that may occur during the transportation of photovoltaic equipment, or actively adjust the angle of the equipment before placement according to the placement requirements on the tray 24, greatly improving the adaptability and accuracy of handling.

[0031] Specifically, the third guide rail is set in a vertical direction.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a plurality of suction cups 326 are spaced apart on the suction cup holder 325, and each suction cup 326 can be raised and lowered relative to the suction cup holder 325.

[0033] Preferably, the suction cup 326 is made of rubber. Rubber is soft and has extremely high resilience and deformability. When the suction cup 326 comes into contact with the glass or backsheet surface of the photovoltaic equipment under pressure, it can fit tightly, effectively filling microscopic unevenness, ensuring strong adhesion, greatly reducing the risk of equipment falling off due to air leakage during rapid movement or lifting, and ensuring the safety and reliability of the handling process.

[0034] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0035] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic device transport apparatus, characterized by, include: A conveying mechanism for transferring and conveying photovoltaic equipment on a production line; The discharge mechanism includes a track frame and a frame mounted on the track frame. A movable platform is provided on the track frame. Multiple trays for supporting photovoltaic equipment are stacked one on top of the frame. A drive structure for pushing the trays onto the movable platform is provided at the bottom of the frame. The bottom of the tray is fitted with the top of the track frame and can slide on the movable platform. The transport mechanism includes a gantry frame and an adsorption assembly. The gantry frame is located above the track frame, and the adsorption assembly is slidably mounted on the gantry frame. The adsorption assembly is used to transfer photovoltaic equipment from the transport mechanism to the tray.

2. The photovoltaic apparatus transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The conveying mechanism includes a first transfer conveyor belt, a lifting conveyor belt, and a second transfer conveyor belt. The feed end of the first transfer conveyor belt is connected to the production line, and the lifting conveyor belt is connected between the discharge end of the first transfer conveyor belt and the feed end of the second transfer conveyor belt.

3. The photovoltaic apparatus transport apparatus of claim 2, wherein, Two first limiting structures are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the discharge end of the first transfer conveyor belt, and a first limiting plate is slidably mounted on the first limiting structure. Two second limiting structures are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second transfer conveyor belt, and a second limiting plate is slidably mounted on the second limiting structure.

4. The photovoltaic apparatus transport apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The conveying mechanism also includes a transfer roller group composed of multiple transfer rollers. One end of the transfer roller group is connected to the discharge end of the second transfer conveyor belt, and a limit gate is fixedly provided on the other end of the transfer roller group.

5. The photovoltaic apparatus transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, Drive chains are mounted on both sides of the track frame, and locking blocks are protruding on both sides of the bottom of the tray. The two locking blocks are respectively engaged with the drive chains on both sides. A support block is also protruding from the bottom of the tray and abuts against the moving platform. The support block is positioned between the two locking blocks.

6. The photovoltaic apparatus transport apparatus of claim 5, wherein, Each of the two card blocks and the support block has a groove formed between them.

7. The photovoltaic apparatus transport apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The discharge mechanism also includes a discharge forklift, which is equipped with a fork that can be raised and lowered relative to the rail frame. The forklift is equipped with two forks, which are adapted to and correspond one-to-one with the grooves.

8. The photovoltaic equipment transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the gantry frame is provided with a first guide rail. The adsorption assembly includes an adsorption element and a sliding beam slidably mounted on the first guide rail. The sliding beam is provided with a horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate is provided with a second guide rail slidably connected to the adsorption element.

9. The photovoltaic equipment transport device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The adsorption component includes a sliding seat, a lifting seat, a driving block, a rotating plate, and a suction cup holder. One end face of the sliding seat is slidably connected to the second guide rail, and a third guide rail is provided on the other end face of the sliding seat. The lifting seat is slidably mounted on the third guide rail. The driving block is installed on the lifting seat. The output end of the driving block is connected to the rotating plate and is used to control the rotation state of the rotating plate. The suction cup holder is detachably fixed to the bottom of the rotating plate.

10. The photovoltaic equipment transport device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The suction cup frame is provided with multiple suction cups at intervals, and each suction cup can be raised and lowered relative to the suction cup frame. The suction cups are made of rubber material.

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