Photovoltaic module flexible mounting device

Abstract

The application relates to a flexible mounting device for a photovoltaic module, which comprises two oppositely arranged main supports, at least one steel cable is arranged between the two main supports, two connecting pieces are arranged at the two ends of the steel cable to connect the main supports, photovoltaic clamping assemblies for mounting the photovoltaic module are symmetrically arranged on the two connecting pieces, and the two connecting pieces can slide relative to the steel cable to adjust the positions of the two photovoltaic clamping assemblies. The end of the steel cable is fixed to the main support in multiple directions, the connection is stable, the steel cable is connected through the connecting piece, the photovoltaic module is mounted through the photovoltaic clamping assembly, the photovoltaic clamping assembly is fixedly connected with the connecting piece, the mounting is very convenient, only one connecting piece is needed during the mounting, and the photovoltaic module is convenient to mount.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photovoltaic module installation technology, and more specifically to a flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules. Background Technology

[0002] When photovoltaic modules are installed on the steel cables of a flexible support, connectors are needed to fix the photovoltaic module frame to the steel cables, thereby fixing the photovoltaic module on two adjacent steel cables.

[0003] Currently, the connection between photovoltaic modules and steel cables is mainly achieved using U-bolts. This means that each photovoltaic module is fixed to the steel cable around its perimeter using multiple U-bolts. Each U-bolt requires two nuts, resulting in a large number of parts to be carried during installation, making the process inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules, which can facilitate the fixing of connectors to steel cables, thereby facilitating the installation of photovoltaic modules.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexible photovoltaic module installation device includes two opposing main supports, with at least one steel cable connecting the two main supports. Two connectors are provided at both ends of the steel cable to connect to the main supports. Photovoltaic clamping components for installing photovoltaic modules are symmetrically provided on the two connectors. The two connectors can slide relative to the steel cable to adjust the position of the two photovoltaic clamping components.

[0007] Preferably, the connector includes a base, a clamping surface on the base, and a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a pushing bolt on the base that cooperate with the clamping surface to fix the steel cable.

[0008] Preferably, the base is provided with a vertical telescopic groove and a horizontal telescopic groove, the first clamping member is movably disposed in the vertical telescopic groove, and the second clamping member is movably disposed in the horizontal telescopic groove.

[0009] Preferably, the first clamping member includes a first vertical telescopic part and a first horizontal clamping part. The first vertical telescopic part is inserted into a vertical telescopic groove, and the first horizontal clamping part is disposed above the clamping surface of the base. The end of the first horizontal clamping part away from the first vertical telescopic part is provided with a first clamping inclined surface.

[0010] Preferably, the second clamping member includes a second horizontal telescopic part, a second horizontal clamping part, and a second vertical connecting part. The second vertical connecting part is fixed between the second horizontal telescopic part and the second horizontal clamping part. The second horizontal telescopic part is inserted into the horizontal telescopic groove. The second horizontal clamping part is disposed above the clamping surface. The end of the second horizontal clamping part away from the second vertical connecting part is provided with a second clamping inclined surface.

[0011] Preferably, the base has a second horizontal through hole on the side wall away from the second vertical connecting part, which communicates with the horizontal telescopic groove. The first vertical telescopic part has a vertical sliding groove. The pushing bolt passes through the vertical sliding groove and the second horizontal through hole in sequence and is threadedly connected to the second horizontal telescopic part.

[0012] Preferably, the photovoltaic clamping assembly includes a fixed clamping plate, a movable clamping plate disposed above the fixed clamping plate, two telescopic rods movably disposed between the fixed clamping plate and the movable clamping plate, a clamping connecting rod connected to the free ends of the two telescopic rods, a clamping rotating rod hinged to the clamping connecting rod, a clamping bolt disposed on the fixed clamping plate, and a push collar sleeved on the clamping bolt and hinged to the clamping rotating rod.

[0013] Preferably, the two telescopic rods are fixed to the movable clamping plate, the movable clamping plate has an elastic layer on one side opposite to the fixed clamping plate, and the fixed clamping plate has a telescopic groove for the two telescopic rods to pass through, the two telescopic rods pass through the telescopic groove and are connected by a clamping connecting rod.

[0014] Preferably, both ends of the steel cable are threaded onto the main support and bent and wrapped around the main support for fixation.

[0015] Preferably, both ends of the steel cable are reinforced and connected to the main support by steel cable fasteners and fixed by fastening bolts.

[0016] In summary, the advantages of this invention are:

[0017] 1. The connector can be fixed to the steel cable by rotating and pushing the bolt, which is very convenient to install. Only the entire connector needs to be used during installation.

[0018] 2. By rotating the clamping bolt, the clamping bolt pushes the pushing collar to move towards the fixed clamping plate. The pushing collar drives the clamping connecting rod to move downward through the clamping rotating rod, thereby driving the movable clamping plate to clamp the photovoltaic module on the fixed clamping plate, making the installation of photovoltaic modules convenient.

[0019] 3. The steel cable fasteners secure the ends of the steel cable from three directions, making the ends of the steel cable firmly fixed to the bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram showing the structure after removing the photovoltaic modules and part of the main support frame;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of a section at point II;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a front view of the connector and photovoltaic clamping assembly in this invention;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The right view;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the connector and photovoltaic clamping assembly in this invention;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view at point AA;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the end of the steel cable and the main support in this invention;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the steel cable fastener in this invention.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1. Photovoltaic module; 2. Photovoltaic clamping assembly; 3. Connector; 4. Main bracket; 5. Movable clamping plate; 6. Fixed clamping plate; 7. Telescopic rod; 8. Fastening bolt; 9. First fastening part; 10. Fastening connection part; 11. Second fastening part; 12. Steel cable; 13. First vertical telescopic part; 14. Base; 15. Push bolt; 16. Vertical slide groove; 17. Clamping connecting rod; 18. Clamping rotating rod; 19. Push collar; 20. Clamping screw 21. Bolt; 22. Second horizontal clamping part; 23. First clamping inclined surface; 24. Second clamping groove; 25. Clamping surface; 26. Steel cable fastener; 27. First clamping groove; 28. Second vertical connecting part; 30. Second clamping inclined surface; 31. Second horizontal telescopic part; 32. First vertical section; 33. Second horizontal section; 34. Second vertical section; 35. Horizontal telescopic groove; 36. Vertical telescopic groove; 37. Elastic layer. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present invention, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "lateral," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based solely on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device / component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0033] A flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules, such as Figure 1-10 As shown, it includes two main supports 4 arranged opposite to each other, and at least one steel cable 12 is connected between the two main supports 4. Two connectors 3 are provided at both ends of the steel cable 12 to connect to the main supports 4. Photovoltaic clamping components 2 for installing photovoltaic modules 1 are symmetrically provided on the two connectors 3. The two connectors 3 can slide relative to the steel cable 12 to adjust the position of the two photovoltaic clamping components 2.

[0034] To facilitate fixing the connector 3 to the steel cable 12, the connector 3 includes a base 14, on which a clamping surface 25 is provided. The base 14 is provided with a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a pushing bolt 15 that cooperate with the clamping surface 25 to fix the steel cable 12. The base 14 is provided with a vertical telescopic groove 36 and a horizontal telescopic groove 35. The first clamping member is movably disposed in the vertical telescopic groove 36, and the second clamping member is movably disposed in the horizontal telescopic groove 35.

[0035] In this embodiment, there are two steel cables 12. Each steel cable 12 has two connectors 3 and two photovoltaic clamping assemblies 2 at its two ends. The connectors 3 are connected and fixed to the main support 4, and the photovoltaic assembly 1 is fixed by the photovoltaic clamping assemblies 2.

[0036] The first clamping member includes a first vertical telescopic part 13 and a first horizontal clamping part 23. The first vertical telescopic part 13 is inserted into a vertical telescopic groove 36. The first horizontal clamping part 23 is disposed above the clamping surface 25 of the base 14. The end of the first horizontal clamping part 23 away from the first vertical telescopic part 13 is provided with a first clamping inclined surface 22. The second clamping member includes a second horizontal telescopic part 31, a second horizontal clamping part 21 and a second vertical connecting part 28. The second vertical connecting part 28 is fixed between the second horizontal telescopic part 31 and the second horizontal clamping part 21. The second horizontal telescopic part 31 is inserted into a horizontal telescopic groove 35. The second horizontal clamping part 21 is disposed above the clamping surface 25. The end of the second horizontal clamping part 21 away from the second vertical connecting part 28 is provided with a second clamping inclined surface 30. The base 14 has a second horizontal through hole on its side wall away from the second vertical connecting part 28, which communicates with the horizontal telescopic groove 35. The first vertical telescopic part 13 has a vertical sliding groove 16. The push bolt 15 passes through the vertical sliding groove 16 and the second horizontal through hole in sequence and is threadedly connected to the second horizontal telescopic part 31.

[0037] To facilitate the clamping and limiting of the steel cable 12, the first horizontal clamping part 23 is provided with a first clamping groove 27, and the clamping surface 25 is provided with a second clamping groove 24. The first clamping groove 27 and the second clamping groove 24 cooperate to clamp the steel cable 12.

[0038] To facilitate the installation and fixing of the photovoltaic module 1, the photovoltaic clamping assembly 2 includes a fixed clamping plate 6, a movable clamping plate 5 disposed above the fixed clamping plate, two telescopic rods 7 movably disposed between the fixed clamping plate 6 and the movable clamping plate 5, a clamping connecting rod 17 connected to the free ends of the two telescopic rods 7, a clamping rotating rod 18 hinged to the clamping connecting rod 17, a clamping bolt 20 disposed on the fixed clamping plate 6, and a pushing collar 19 sleeved on the clamping bolt 20 and hinged to the clamping rotating rod 18.

[0039] Two telescopic rods 7 are fixed to the movable clamping plate 5. The movable clamping plate 5 has an elastic layer 37 on one side relative to the fixed clamping plate 6. The fixed clamping plate 6 has a telescopic groove for the two telescopic rods 7 to pass through. The two telescopic rods 7 pass through the telescopic groove and are connected by the clamping connecting rod 17.

[0040] The two ends of the steel cable 12 are threaded onto the main support 4 and are bent and wrapped around the main support 4 for fixation. The bent and wrapped portion of the steel cable 12 includes a first vertical section 32, a second horizontal section 33, and a second vertical section 34 connected in sequence. The steel cable 12 is threaded onto the main support 4 and fixed by wrapping around the first vertical section 32, the second horizontal section 33, and the second vertical section 34 on three sides.

[0041] To enhance the stability of the connection between the steel cable 12 and the main support 4, both ends of the steel cable 12 are reinforced and connected to the main support 4 via steel cable fasteners 26 and secured with fastening bolts 8. The steel cable fasteners 26 include a first fastening part 9, a second fastening part 11, and a fastening connection part 10 connecting the first fastening part 9 and the second fastening part 11. Fastening bolts 8, threaded onto the first fastening part 9, the second fastening part 11, and the fastening connection part 10, are threaded onto the main support 4. Specifically, the first fastening part 9 is located on the outer side of the first vertical section 32, the second fastening part 11 is located on the outer side of the second vertical section 34, and the fastening connection part 10 is located on the outer side of the second horizontal section 33.

[0042] In addition to the preferred embodiments described above, there are other embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications based on the present invention, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the scope defined by the appended claims, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules, characterized in that: The device includes two opposing main supports connected by at least one steel cable. Each end of the steel cable has two connectors. The two ends of the steel cable are connected to the main supports. The two connectors are symmetrically equipped with photovoltaic clamping assemblies for mounting photovoltaic modules. The two connectors can slide relative to the steel cable to adjust the position of the two photovoltaic clamping assemblies. Each connector includes a base with a clamping surface. The base has a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a pushing bolt that cooperate with the clamping surface to fix the steel cable. The base has a vertical telescopic groove and a horizontal telescopic groove. The first clamping member is movably disposed in the vertical telescopic groove, and the second clamping member is movably disposed in the horizontal telescopic groove. The first clamping member includes a first vertical telescopic part and a first horizontal clamping part. The first vertical telescopic part is inserted into the vertical telescopic groove. The first horizontal clamping part is disposed above the clamping surface of the base, and the end of the first horizontal clamping part away from the first vertical telescopic part has a first clamping inclined surface. The second clamping member includes a second horizontal telescopic part, a second horizontal clamping part, and a second vertical connecting part. The second vertical connecting part is fixed between the second horizontal telescopic part and the second horizontal clamping part. The second horizontal telescopic part is inserted into the horizontal telescopic groove. The second horizontal clamping part is located above the clamping surface. The end of the second horizontal clamping part away from the second vertical connecting part is provided with a second clamping inclined surface. The side wall of the base away from the second vertical connecting part is provided with a second horizontal through hole communicating with the horizontal telescopic groove. The first vertical telescopic part is provided with a vertical sliding groove. The pushing bolt passes through the vertical sliding groove and the second horizontal through hole in sequence and is threadedly connected to the second horizontal telescopic part. The photovoltaic clamping assembly includes a fixed clamping plate, a movable clamping plate located above the fixed clamping plate, two telescopic rods movably located between the fixed clamping plate and the movable clamping plate, a clamping connecting rod connected to the free ends of the two telescopic rods, a clamping rotating rod hinged to the clamping connecting rod, a clamping bolt located on the fixed clamping plate, and a pushing collar sleeved on the clamping bolt and hinged to the clamping rotating rod. The fixed clamping plate is provided with a telescopic groove for the two telescopic rods to pass through. The two telescopic rods pass through the telescopic groove and are connected by the clamping connecting rod.

2. The flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two telescopic rods are fixed to the movable clamping plate, and the movable clamping plate has an elastic layer on the side opposite to the fixed clamping plate.

3. A flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The two ends of the steel cable are threaded onto the main support and are bent and wrapped around the main support for fixation.

4. The flexible installation device for photovoltaic modules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two ends of the steel cable are reinforced and connected to the main support through steel cable fasteners and fixed by fastening bolts.

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