Photovoltaic mounting bracket

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic supports, and discloses a photovoltaic mounting support which comprises a plurality of cross beams, a plurality of oblique beams erected on the cross beams and a plurality of supporting piles supported at the bottoms of the cross beams, and further comprises a carrying robot movably carried on the oblique beams. The carrying robot comprises a robot body, an adsorption assembly installed at the bottom of the robot body and moving wheel sets located on the two sides of the robot body. Mounting steps for mounting a photovoltaic panel are formed on two side walls of the oblique beam, and a track for the moving wheel set to walk is arranged at the top of the oblique beam; the adsorption assembly comprises a lifting disc fixedly installed at the bottom of the robot body and a plurality of suction cups. The sucker is fixedly connected with the lifting disc through a support arm; the moving wheel set comprises a plurality of self-driven wheels matched with the track and a connecting frame connected between the self-driven wheels and the robot body. The photovoltaic panel can be automatically transferred and carried to a designated area on the support, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of photovoltaic bracket technology, and specifically relates to a photovoltaic mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] As a clean energy source, solar energy is receiving increasing attention worldwide for its exploitation and utilization. Efficiently collecting and utilizing solar energy has profound implications for environmental protection. To collect large amounts of solar energy, photovoltaic (PV) systems need to be installed on vast areas of land, such as rooftops, farmland, or ports. Solar PV modules are then installed on these systems to better collect solar energy. To maximize the collection and utilization of sunlight for power generation, the solar panels are typically tilted at a certain angle.

[0003] Existing photovoltaic installation brackets require manual handling to move each photovoltaic panel to the installation area after the bracket is set up, which is very time-consuming and labor-intensive. For example, for the installation of photovoltaic panels in ports, the installation brackets for port photovoltaic panels have a large span in both the horizontal and vertical directions. Especially in the vertical installation of photovoltaic panels, due to the large span and the tilted state, the photovoltaic panels that are higher up are more inconvenient and dangerous to move and install.

[0004] In view of this, the inventor conducted in-depth research on the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art, which led to the creation of this case. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a photovoltaic panel mounting bracket that can automatically transfer and transport photovoltaic panels to a designated area, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A photovoltaic mounting bracket includes multiple horizontal beams, multiple inclined beams mounted on the horizontal beams, and multiple support piles supporting the bottom of the horizontal beams. It also includes a transport robot movably mounted on the inclined beams and moving along the inclined direction of the beams. The transport robot includes a robot body, an adsorption assembly mounted on the bottom of the robot body to adsorb photovoltaic panels, and movable wheel sets located on both sides of the robot body. Mounting steps for installing the photovoltaic panels are formed on the side walls of the inclined beams, and a track for the movable wheel sets to travel on is provided on the top of the inclined beams. The adsorption assembly includes a lifting plate fixedly mounted on the bottom of the robot body and multiple suction cups. The suction cups are fixedly connected to the lifting plate via support arms. The movable wheel sets include multiple self-driving wheels that cooperate with the track and a connecting frame connecting the self-driving wheels and the robot body. The horizontal beams also have locking components for fixing the photovoltaic panels. A limiting platform is also formed on the horizontal beams, the limiting platform being higher than the mounting steps. The photovoltaic panels are mounted on the mounting steps of adjacent inclined beams and between the limiting platforms of adjacent horizontal beams. The locking components are disposed on the limiting platforms.

[0008] Furthermore, the self-driving wheel is an H-beam wheel, mounted on the track. The track's upper surface has several first anti-slip patterns, and the self-driving wheel has several second anti-slip patterns. These first and second anti-slip patterns prevent the self-driving wheel from slipping during operation.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking component includes a locking block, a locking screw located at the bottom of the locking block, and a nut threaded onto the locking screw; a limiting square hole is formed on the limiting platform for the locking screw to pass through, the limiting square hole penetrating the lower surface of the crossbeam, and a limiting section is formed on the upper part of the locking screw to mate with the limiting square hole. Using the locking component, the photovoltaic panel can be locked and fixed from below the mounting bracket, eliminating the need for installers to climb above the mounting bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, a receiving cavity for accommodating the locking block is formed on the limiting platform, and the limiting square hole is located in the receiving cavity; two soft pads are also formed at the bottom of the locking block, and the two soft pads are respectively located on both sides of the locking screw. The soft pads can prevent the locking block from damaging the photovoltaic panel.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking component also includes a spring washer fitted onto the locking screw. The spring washer prevents the nut from loosening.

[0012] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned limiting platforms is provided with at least two sets of the aforementioned locking components.

[0013] Furthermore, the system also includes a spray pipe for rinsing the photovoltaic panel. The spray pipe extends in a serpentine pattern along the inclined beam. Through holes are formed on the inclined beam for the spray pipe to pass through, extending along the length of the inclined beam. Several spray nozzles are formed on the spray pipe, distributed on both sides of the spray pipe and facing the photovoltaic panel. Spray holes corresponding to the spray nozzles are also formed on both sides of the inclined beam. The photovoltaic panel can be cleaned by spraying water through the spray pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the support pile includes a support sleeve, a support column slidably installed within the support sleeve, an adjusting screw rotatably installed within the support sleeve, and a control rod for controlling the rotation of the adjusting screw. The support column has a threaded hole that mates with the adjusting screw. The top of the support column has a connector hinged to the crossbeam, and the bottom of the crossbeam has a connecting seat that connects to the connector. The bottom of the connector has a limiting guide rod, and the wall of the support sleeve has a limiting guide hole that mates with the limiting guide rod. A first reversing gear is fixedly fitted onto the adjusting screw, and the control rod is rotatably installed on the support sleeve. The inner end of the control rod has a second ring gear that meshes with the first reversing gear, and the outer end has a knob. The height of the support column can be adjusted by adjusting the screw, facilitating adjustment of the inclination of the mounting bracket during installation.

[0015] Furthermore, each of the crossbeams is connected to multiple sets of support piles at its bottom; the bottom of the support sleeve is provided with a fixed base plate. The fixed base plate makes the support piles more stable.

[0016] With the above structure, the photovoltaic mounting bracket of the present invention, compared with the prior art, has the following advantages: a handling robot capable of transferring photovoltaic panels is mounted on an inclined beam, and a track for the handling robot to walk on is formed on the inclined beam. During handling, the worker can first place the photovoltaic panel at the lower end of the beam, and then the handling robot moves above the photovoltaic panel and attaches the suction cup to the photovoltaic panel through a lifting plate. The suction cup is used to lift the photovoltaic panel and then it is moved along the inclined beam to the designated position before being put down. This can greatly reduce the labor intensity of the workers and reduce the operation danger. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a photovoltaic mounting bracket according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transport robot in this invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking component of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the inclined beam in this invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the crossbeam structure in this invention;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point C;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting pile structure in this invention;

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. Crossbeam; 11. Limiting platform; 111. Limiting square hole; 112. Receiving cavity; 12. Connecting seat; 2. Inclined beam; 21. Mounting step; 22. Track; 221. First anti-slip texture; 23. Through hole; 24. Spray hole; 3. Support pile; 3. Support sleeve; 31. Limiting guide hole; 311. Fixed base plate; 312. Support column; 32. Threaded hole; 321. Connector; 322. Limiting guide rod; 3221. Adjusting screw; 33. First reversing gear; 331. Control. Rod 34, second reversing gear 341, knob 342, handling robot 4, robot body 41, adsorption assembly 42, lifting plate 421, suction cup 422, support arm 423, moving wheel set 43, self-driving wheel 431, second anti-slip texture 4311, connecting frame 432, photovoltaic panel 5, locking part 6, locking block 61, soft pad 611, locking screw 62, limit section 621, nut 63, spring washer 64, spray pipe 7, spray nozzle 71. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0030] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the invention. To better illustrate the embodiments of the invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0031] In the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figures 1-10As shown, this invention relates to a photovoltaic mounting bracket, which includes multiple equally spaced horizontal beams 1, multiple equally spaced inclined beams 2 built on the horizontal beams 1, and multiple support piles 3 supported at the bottom of the horizontal beams 1. It also includes a transport robot 4 movably mounted on the inclined beams 2 and moving along the inclined direction of the inclined beams 2. The transport robot 4 is used to transfer photovoltaic panels 5. Specifically, the transport robot 4 is a remote-controlled robot, comprising a robot body 41, an adsorption component 42 installed at the bottom of the robot body 41 to adsorb the photovoltaic panels 5, and moving wheel sets 43 located on both sides of the robot body 41. A control module is provided inside the robot body 41, and the installation worker controls the transport robot 4 to work via a remote control. Mounting steps 21 for installing photovoltaic panels 5 are formed on the side walls of the inclined beams 2, and a track 22 for the moving wheel sets 43 to travel on is provided on the top of the inclined beams 2. The adsorption assembly 42 includes a lifting plate 421 fixedly installed at the bottom of the robot body 41 and multiple suction cups 422. The suction cups 422 are fixedly connected to the lifting plate 421 via a support arm 423. The lifting of the lifting plate 421 can be controlled by a hydraulic cylinder. In addition, a negative pressure generator is provided inside the lifting plate 421. The negative pressure generator is connected to the suction cups 422 via a hose. The moving wheel assembly 43 includes multiple self-driving wheels 431 that cooperate with the track 22 and a connecting frame 432 connecting the self-driving wheels 431 and the robot body 41. In order to make the handling robot 4 more stable when moving, the self-driving wheels 431 are I-beam wheels and ride on the track 22. Since the inclined beam 2 is inclined, in order to prevent the handling robot 4 from slipping when walking, a number of first anti-slip patterns 221 are formed on the upper surface of the track 22, and a number of second anti-slip patterns 4311 are formed on the self-driving wheels 431. In addition, a locking component 6 for fixing the photovoltaic panel 5 is provided on the crossbeam 1; a limiting platform 11 is also formed on the crossbeam 1, which is higher than the installation step 21. The photovoltaic panel 5 is installed on the installation step 21 of the adjacent inclined beam 2 and between the limiting platforms 11 of the adjacent crossbeam 1; the locking component 6 is set on the limiting platform 11. After the transport robot 4 transports the photovoltaic panel 5 to the designated position, before locking the photovoltaic panel, it uses the limiting platform 11 to initially fix the photovoltaic panel 5 to prevent the photovoltaic panel 5 from sliding down the installation step 21.

[0033] In this embodiment, the locking component 6 includes a locking block 61, a locking screw 62 located at the bottom of the locking block 61, and a nut 63 threadedly connected to the locking screw 62. The locking screw 62 is located in the middle of the locking block 61. In addition, the locking component 6 is pre-installed on the limiting platform 11. A limiting square hole 111 is formed on the limiting platform 11 for the locking screw 62 to pass through. The limiting square hole 111 penetrates the lower surface of the crossbeam 1. A limiting section 621 that mates with the limiting square hole 111 is formed on the upper part of the locking screw 62. During installation, the installer stands below the bracket to improve safety. In practice, simply push the locking screw 62 upwards to disengage the limiting section 621 from the limiting square hole 111, then rotate it 90° and pull the locking screw 62 downwards to re-engage the limiting section 621 with the limiting square hole 111. At this point, the locking block 61 can be placed on the edge of the adjacent photovoltaic panel 5. Then, turning the nut 63 will lock the photovoltaic panel 5 in place. The entire operation is not only safe but also more convenient.

[0034] Specifically, each limiting platform 11 is provided with at least two sets of locking elements 6 to increase the locking strength. In addition, a receiving cavity 112 is formed on the limiting platform 11 to accommodate the locking block 61. The limiting square hole 111 is located in the receiving cavity 112. When the photovoltaic panel 5 is transported, the locking block 61 can be hidden in the receiving cavity 112 to avoid interference with the transport robot 4. Two soft pads 611 are also formed at the bottom of the locking block 61. The two soft pads 611 are located on both sides of the locking screw 62. The soft pads 611 can prevent the locking block 61 from damaging the photovoltaic panel 5. In order to prevent the bracket from vibrating in a strong wind environment and to prevent the locking element 6 from loosening, a spring washer 64 is also fitted on the locking screw 62.

[0035] In this embodiment, after a period of use, the surface of the photovoltaic panel 5 will be covered with dust or bird droppings, which will affect the photovoltaic panel 5. Therefore, the support also includes a spray pipe 7 for rinsing the photovoltaic panel 5. The spray pipe 7 is serpentine and runs along the inclined beam 2. Specifically, a through hole 23 is formed on the inclined beam 2 for the spray pipe 7 to pass through, and the through hole 23 extends along the length of the inclined beam 2. A plurality of spray nozzles 71 are formed on the spray pipe 7, and the spray nozzles 71 are distributed on both sides of the spray pipe 7 and face the photovoltaic panel 5. Spray holes 24 corresponding to the spray nozzles 71 are also formed on both sides of the inclined beam 2. The spray pipe 7 can be supplied with water by a high-pressure water pump, which can be controlled by a controller, for example, to work for 5-10 minutes every night to spray and rinse the surface of the photovoltaic panel 5.

[0036] In this embodiment, the support pile 3 includes a support sleeve 31, a support column slidably installed within the support sleeve 31, an adjusting screw 33 rotatably installed within the support sleeve 31, and a control rod 34 for controlling the rotation of the adjusting screw 33; a threaded hole 321 is formed within the support column 32 to mate with the adjusting screw 33; a connector 322 hinged to the crossbeam 1 is formed at the top of the support column 32, and a connecting seat 12 connected to the connector 322 is formed at the bottom of the crossbeam 1; a limited space is formed at the bottom of the connector 322. The guide rod 3221 is positioned, and the support sleeve 31 has a limiting guide hole 311 formed on its wall to cooperate with the limiting guide rod 3221. A first reversing gear 331 is fixedly sleeved on the adjusting screw 33. A control rod 34 is rotatably mounted on the support sleeve 31. The inner end of the control rod 34 is provided with a second ring gear that meshes with the first reversing gear 331, and the outer end is provided with a knob 342. During adjustment, the adjustment screw 33 can be rotated forward and backward by controlling the knob 342 to drive the support column 32 to adjust up and down. Multiple sets of support piles 3 are connected to the bottom of each crossbeam 1. The bottom of the support sleeve 31 is provided with a fixed base plate 312, which is fixedly connected to the ground or roof by expansion bolts. In specific operation, the height of the fixed piles at the lowest and highest ends is adjusted first, and then the inclination angle is confirmed to be correct before being fixed with expansion bolts. Then, the fixed piles in the middle position are adjusted and fixed in the same way.

[0037] The method of using this invention is as follows: First, weld or bolt the inclined beam 2 to the crossbeam 1 at specified intervals, and pass the spray pipe 7 through the inclined beam 2. Then, connect the support pile 3 to the bottom of the crossbeam 1. Then, adjust the inclination angle of the bracket by adjusting the height of the support pile 3. After the inclination angle is determined, fix the support pile 3. Then, lift the transport robot 4 onto the inclined beam 2 of the bracket. Then, the worker can transport the photovoltaic panels 5 one by one to the lower end of the inclined beam 2. Then, the transport robot 4 will transport the photovoltaic panels 5 one by one along the inclined beam 2 to the designated area. When one row is laid, the transport robot 4 will be transferred to the next row and the operation will be repeated. When the photovoltaic panels 5 are laid, the installer can fix the photovoltaic panels 5 under the bracket by using the locking parts 6.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic mounting bracket, comprising multiple horizontal beams (1), multiple inclined beams (2) erected on the horizontal beams (1), and multiple support piles (3) supported at the bottom of the horizontal beams (1), characterized in that: It also includes a transport robot (4) that is mounted on an inclined beam (2) and moves along the inclined direction of the inclined beam (2). The transport robot (4) includes a robot body (41), an adsorption assembly (42) installed on the bottom of the robot body (41) to adsorb the photovoltaic panel (5), and a set of moving wheels (43) located on both sides of the robot body. Mounting steps (21) for mounting the photovoltaic panel (5) are formed on both sides of the inclined beam (2). The top of the inclined beam (2) is provided with a track (22) for the moving wheels (43) to travel on. The adsorption assembly (42) includes a lifting plate (421) fixedly installed on the bottom of the robot body (41) and a plurality of suction cups (422). The suction cups (422) 22) The support arm (423) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (421); the moving wheel set (43) includes multiple self-driving wheels (431) that cooperate with the track (22) and a connecting frame (432) connecting the self-driving wheels (431) and the robot body (41); the crossbeam (1) is also provided with a locking member (6) for fixing the photovoltaic panel (5); a limiting platform (11) is also formed on the crossbeam (1), the limiting platform (11) is higher than the mounting step (21), the photovoltaic panel (5) is installed on the mounting step (21) of the adjacent inclined beam (2), and is located between the limiting platforms (11) of the adjacent crossbeam (1); the locking member (6) is set on the limiting platform (11).

2. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The self-driving wheel (431) is an H-shaped wheel, mounted on the track (22). The upper surface of the track (22) has a plurality of first anti-slip patterns (221), and the self-driving wheel (431) has a plurality of second anti-slip patterns (4311).

3. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking component (6) includes a locking block (61), a locking screw (62) located at the bottom of the locking block (61), and a nut (63) threaded onto the locking screw (62); a limiting square hole (111) is formed on the limiting platform (11) for the locking screw (62) to pass through, the limiting square hole penetrates the lower surface of the crossbeam (1), and a limiting section (621) is formed on the upper part of the locking screw (62) to cooperate with the limiting square hole (111).

4. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting platform (11) also has a receiving cavity (112) for accommodating the locking block (61), and the limiting square hole (111) is located in the receiving cavity (112); the bottom of the locking block (61) also has two soft pads (611), and the two soft pads (611) are respectively located on both sides of the locking screw (62).

5. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking component (62) also includes a spring washer (64) sleeved on the locking screw (62).

6. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the limiting platforms (11) is provided with at least two sets of the locking elements (6).

7. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a spray pipe (7) for rinsing the photovoltaic panel (5), the spray pipe (7) being serpentinely extending through the inclined beam (2); a through hole (23) is formed on the inclined beam (2) for the spray pipe (7) to pass through, the through hole (23) extending along the length direction of the inclined beam (2); a plurality of spray nozzles (71) are formed on the spray pipe (7), the plurality of spray nozzles (71) being distributed on both sides of the spray pipe (7) and facing the photovoltaic panel (5); spray holes (24) corresponding to the spray nozzles (71) are also formed on both sides of the inclined beam (2).

8. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support pile (3) includes a support sleeve (31), a support column (32) slidably installed in the support sleeve (31), an adjusting screw (33) rotatably installed in the support sleeve (31), and a control rod (34) for controlling the rotation of the adjusting screw (33); a threaded hole (321) is formed in the support column (32) to cooperate with the adjusting screw (33); a connector (322) is formed at the top of the support column (32) to be hinged to the crossbeam (2), and a connector (322) is also formed at the bottom of the crossbeam (1) to be connected to the connector (322). Connecting seat (12); a limiting guide rod (3221) is formed at the bottom of the connecting head (322), and a limiting guide hole (311) is formed on the cylinder wall of the supporting sleeve (31) to cooperate with the limiting guide rod (3221); a first reversing gear (331) is fixedly sleeved on the adjusting screw (33), and the control rod (34) is rotatably mounted on the supporting sleeve (31). The inner end of the control rod (34) is provided with a second ring gear (341) that meshes with the first reversing gear (331), and the outer end is provided with a knob (342).

9. A photovoltaic mounting bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that: Each of the crossbeams (1) has multiple sets of support piles (3) connected to its bottom; the bottom of the support sleeve (31) is provided with a fixed base plate (312).

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