A photovoltaic racking and photovoltaic array

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic, especially to a photovoltaic support and photovoltaic array. The photovoltaic support is used for installing solar cell panel, and the photovoltaic support mainly comprises a plurality of vertical beams, a plurality of horizontal beams, a main rope and a secondary rope. One end of the vertical beam is installed on the ground, the horizontal beam is installed at the end of the vertical beam away from the ground, and the horizontal beam is fixedly connected with the vertical beam. The main rope is arranged between two adjacent horizontal beams, and the main rope is configured to support the solar cell panel. The secondary rope is arranged between two adjacent horizontal beams, and the secondary rope is configured to change the inclination angle of the solar cell panel. The photovoltaic support has simple structure, can realize the installation of solar cell panel with large span, saves land area, and reduces the cost of photovoltaic array.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic support structure and a photovoltaic array. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development and technological progress, new energy technologies are gaining increasing popularity. Photovoltaic technology, as one of these new energy technologies, has seen rapid development in recent years.

[0003] The core component of photovoltaic technology is the solar panel. Solar panels typically need to be installed in open outdoor environments, such as grasslands or deserts, to ensure they receive ample sunlight. Installing solar panels requires photovoltaic brackets for support and fixation, allowing them to be elevated and protected from damage by outdoor animals. This also facilitates the reception of reflected sunlight on the back side of bifacial solar panels (which generate electricity from both sides).

[0004] Existing photovoltaic support systems use steel frames to support both the ground and the solar panels, enabling the installation of multiple solar panels over long spans of tens of meters. However, this method of adding steel frames has the following drawbacks:

[0005] First, the steel frame requires a large amount of materials, increasing costs.

[0006] Second, the steel frame increases the land area occupied, making it impossible to effectively utilize the space under the solar panels;

[0007] Third, the addition of steel frames has caused extensive damage to the vegetation on the land, which is detrimental to environmental protection.

[0008] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a photovoltaic support structure and photovoltaic array to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a photovoltaic support structure that is simple in structure, enables the installation of solar panels over large spans, saves land area, and reduces costs.

[0010] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0011] This invention provides a photovoltaic bracket for mounting solar panels, comprising:

[0012] Several vertical beams, one end of which is mounted on the ground;

[0013] Several horizontal beams are installed at the end of the vertical beam away from the ground, and the horizontal beams are fixedly connected to the vertical beam;

[0014] A main rope, which is disposed between two adjacent crossbeams, is configured to support the solar panel;

[0015] A secondary rope, disposed between two adjacent crossbeams, is configured to change the tilt angle of the solar panel.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic support, a first mounting hole is provided on the crossbeam, and the end of the main rope is passed through and fixed in the first mounting hole.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic support, the auxiliary rope is configured to have at least two ropes, and each of the crossbeams is provided with at least two lifting lugs. Each lifting lug corresponds to one end of each of the auxiliary ropes, and the end of the auxiliary rope is threaded through and fixed to the lifting lug.

[0018] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic support, each of the crossbeams is provided with two lifting lugs, and the two lifting lugs are respectively located on the upper end face and the lower end face of the crossbeam.

[0019] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic brackets, the lifting lug is provided with a second mounting hole, and the two second mounting holes and the first mounting hole are on the same straight line.

[0020] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic support, the photovoltaic support includes a tie rod, which is disposed between two adjacent crossbeams. A V-shaped support frame is provided on the lower end face of the tie rod, and the main rope is threaded through the V-shaped support frame.

[0021] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic support, the upper end face of the pull rod is provided with a support part, the solar panel is mounted on the support part, and the support part is provided with a through hole for the secondary rope to pass through.

[0022] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic support, the photovoltaic support includes a support column, one end of which is supported on the ground and the other end is connected to the tie rod.

[0023] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic brackets, a damper and an elastic element are provided at the end of the support column near the tie rod.

[0024] The second objective of this invention is to provide a photovoltaic array that has a simple structure, can save land area, improve the effective utilization rate of land, save materials, and achieve the goal of saving costs.

[0025] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0026] The present invention provides a photovoltaic array, which includes the photovoltaic support described above.

[0027] The beneficial effects of the present invention include at least the following:

[0028] This invention provides a photovoltaic (PV) support structure for mounting solar panels. The support structure mainly comprises several vertical beams, several horizontal beams, main ropes, and auxiliary ropes. One end of each vertical beam is mounted on the ground, and the horizontal beams are mounted on the ends of the vertical beams away from the ground, with the horizontal beams fixedly connected to the vertical beams. The main ropes are positioned between adjacent horizontal beams and are configured to support the solar panels. The auxiliary ropes are positioned between adjacent horizontal beams and are configured to adjust the tilt angle of the solar panels. This PV support structure is simple. By threading the main and auxiliary ropes between the horizontal beams, they form cable units that provide fixed support for the solar panels, enabling the installation of multiple solar panels over a large span. This reduces the steel frame structure required to support the solar panels in traditional technologies, saving materials and costs. Simultaneously, it saves space beneath the solar panels, making efficient use of land area. It also improves the back-side power generation efficiency of bifacial solar cells and reduces the damage to vegetation caused by the dense steel frames of traditional technologies, achieving environmental protection and preventing soil erosion.

[0029] The present invention also provides a photovoltaic array, which has a simple structure, can save land area, improve the effective utilization rate of land, save materials, and achieve the purpose of saving costs. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 A top view of a photovoltaic support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0033] Figure 3 A left view of a photovoltaic support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of a section at point C;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Sectional view of section AA;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section at point D;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section at point E in the middle;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a front view of the support assembly and vertical beam provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a top view of the support assembly and vertical beam provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure Labels

[0041] 100. Solar panels;

[0042] 200. Vertical beam;

[0043] 300, crossbeam; 310, first mounting hole; 320, lifting lug; 330, second mounting hole;

[0044] 400 main rope; 500 auxiliary rope;

[0045] 600. Tie rod; 610. V-shaped support frame; 620. Support part; 630. Perforation;

[0046] 700, Support column; 710, Damper; 720, Elastic element;

[0047] 800, Support assembly; 810, Inclined beam; 820, Counterweight block; 830, First fixing rod; 840, Second fixing rod; 850, Erected pile. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0049] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0052] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a photovoltaic support frame for mounting solar panels 100. The photovoltaic support frame mainly includes several vertical beams 200, several horizontal beams 300, a main rope 400, and a secondary rope 500. One end of each vertical beam 200 is mounted on the ground, and the horizontal beams 300 are mounted on the ends of the vertical beams 200 away from the ground, and are fixedly connected to the vertical beams 200. The main rope 400 is positioned between two adjacent horizontal beams 300 and is configured to support the solar panels 100. The secondary rope 500 is positioned between two adjacent horizontal beams 300 and is configured to change the tilt angle of the solar panels 100.

[0053] Based on the above design, in this embodiment, both the main rope 400 and the auxiliary rope 500 are prestressed steel wire ropes, and a layer of rubber coating is wrapped around the outer surface of the prestressed steel wire ropes to reduce damage to the solar panel 100. Exemplarily, this embodiment provides two crossbeams 300, with the main rope 400 and auxiliary rope 500 positioned between the two crossbeams 300. Of course, operators can add more crossbeams 300 to accommodate more solar panels 100 according to actual installation needs. In this embodiment, the crossbeams 300 have first mounting holes 310, and the end of the main rope 400 passes through and is fixed in the first mounting hole 310. At least two auxiliary ropes 500 are provided, and each crossbeam 300 has at least two lifting lugs 320 protruding from it. Each lifting lug 320 corresponds to one end of each auxiliary rope 500, and the end of the auxiliary rope 500 passes through and is fixed to the lifting lug 320. This allows the two auxiliary ropes 500 and one main rope 400 to form a cable unit, the shape of which can be a stable triangle. The solar panel 100 is fixed to two auxiliary ropes 500 by bolts or clips. In this embodiment, the crossbeam 300 is provided with multiple first mounting holes 310 and multiple lifting lugs 320. Two lifting lugs 320 and one first mounting hole 310 form a group, with the two lifting lugs 320 positioned on either side of the first mounting hole 310. Operators can pre-design the spacing between the first and second lifting lugs 320 according to the required tilt angle of the solar panel 100, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the tilt angle of the solar panel 100 and improving its power generation efficiency.

[0054] Compared with existing technologies, this embodiment provides a photovoltaic support structure with a simple design. By threading main ropes 400 and secondary ropes 500 between the crossbeams 300, these ropes form cable units that provide fixed support for the solar panels 100, thus enabling the installation of multiple solar panels 100 over a large span. This reduces the steel frame structure required to support the solar panels 100 in traditional technologies, saving materials and costs. Simultaneously, it saves space beneath the solar panels 100, making efficient use of land area. Furthermore, it improves the back-side power generation efficiency of bifacial solar cells and reduces the damage to vegetation caused by the dense steel frames of traditional technologies, achieving environmental protection and preventing soil erosion.

[0055] like Figures 3-4As shown, in this embodiment, each crossbeam 300 is provided with two lifting lugs 320, and the two lifting lugs 320 are respectively located on the upper and lower end faces of the crossbeam 300. This facilitates the formation of a certain tilt angle for the solar panel 100 after installation. Specifically, when it is necessary to reduce the tilt angle of the solar panel 100, the operator can increase the distance between the two lifting lugs 320 during the design phase; when it is necessary to increase the tilt angle of the solar panel 100, the operator can decrease the distance between the two lifting lugs 320 during the design phase, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the tilt angle of the solar panel 100.

[0056] Furthermore, a second mounting hole 330 is provided on the lifting lug 320. The two second mounting holes 330 and the first mounting hole 310 are on the same straight line, which is beneficial to the installation of the solar panel 100 on the crossbeam 300 and improves the stability and reliability of the solar panel 100 at the end of the photovoltaic bracket.

[0057] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the photovoltaic support includes a tie rod 600, which is positioned between two adjacent crossbeams 300. A V-shaped support frame 610 is provided on the lower end face of the tie rod 600, and the main rope 400 passes through the V-shaped support frame 610. The photovoltaic support also includes a support column 700, one end of which is supported on the ground, and the other end is connected to the tie rod 600, improving the stability and reliability of the tie rod 600. The V-shaped support frame 610 and the lower end face of the tie rod 600 form a stable triangular structure, improving the reliability of the main rope 400.

[0058] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a support portion 620 is provided on the upper end face of the tie rod 600, and the solar panel 100 is mounted on the support portion 620. The support portion 620 also has a through hole 630 for the auxiliary rope 500 to pass through. This creates a stable structure between the V-shaped support frame 610, the support portion 620, and the tie rod 600, improving the stability and reliability of the solar panel 100. The V-shaped support frame 610 allows the main rope 400 to form a parabolic shape between the two crossbeams 300. This provides the main rope 400 with a certain prestress. When the photovoltaic support is subjected to wind, the main rope 400 can release this prestress, providing a buffer against the wind and reducing the risk of vibration, tilting, or even collapse of the photovoltaic support.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, a damper 710 and an elastic element 720 are provided at the end of the support column 700 near the tie rod 600. This allows the photovoltaic support to withstand a certain sway under severe weather conditions such as wind and snow, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the photovoltaic support and extending its service life. It should be noted that the damper 710 and elastic element 720 in this embodiment are common components in the prior art, so their internal structure will not be described in detail in this embodiment. Optionally, each support column 700 in this embodiment is provided with one damper 710 and one elastic element 720.

[0060] like Figures 8-9 As shown, in this embodiment, the photovoltaic support also includes a support component 800, which includes an inclined beam 810, a counterweight 820, and a first fixing rod 830. Multiple inclined beams 810, counterweights 820, and first fixing rods 830 are provided. One end of the inclined beam 810 is connected to the end of the vertical beam 200 near the horizontal beam 300, and the other end of the inclined beam 810 is connected to the counterweight 820. One end of the first fixing rod 830 is connected to the counterweight 820, and the other end of the first fixing rod 830 is connected to the end of the vertical beam 200 away from the horizontal beam 300. This allows the vertical beam 200, inclined beam 810, and first fixing rod 830 to form a stable triangular structure, improving the stability and reliability of the photovoltaic support. Alternatively, in this embodiment, a post 850 can be installed at the end of the vertical beam 200 away from the horizontal beam 300 to further improve the stability of the fixed connection between the vertical beam 200 and the ground.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figures 8-9 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to further improve the stability and reliability of the photovoltaic support, a second fixing rod 840 is provided between two adjacent counterweights 820, that is, both ends of the second fixing rod 840 are connected to the counterweights 820, so as to improve the stability and integrity of the multiple counterweights 820.

[0062] This embodiment also provides a photovoltaic array, which includes the above-mentioned photovoltaic support structure, and multiple photovoltaic support structures can be configured. This photovoltaic array has a simple structure, saves land area, improves the effective utilization rate of land, saves materials, and achieves the goal of cost reduction.

[0063] Obviously, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

[0064] Note that in the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic mount for mounting a solar panel (100), characterized in that, include: Several vertical beams (200), one end of which is mounted on the ground; A plurality of crossbeams (300) are installed at the end of the vertical beam (200) away from the ground, and the crossbeams (300) are fixedly connected to the vertical beam (200); A main rope (400) is disposed between two adjacent crossbeams (300) and is configured to support the solar panel (100). A secondary rope (500) is disposed between two adjacent crossbeams (300) and is configured to change the tilt angle of the solar panel (100). The photovoltaic support includes a tie rod (600), which is disposed between two adjacent crossbeams (300). A V-shaped support frame (610) is provided on the lower end face of the tie rod (600), and the main rope (400) is threaded through the V-shaped support frame (610).

2. The photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbeam (300) has a first mounting hole (310), and the end of the main rope (400) is inserted and fixed in the first mounting hole (310).

3. The photovoltaic support according to claim 2, characterized in that, The auxiliary rope (500) is provided in at least two parts, and each of the crossbeams (300) is provided with at least two lugs (320). Each lug (320) corresponds to one end of each auxiliary rope (500), and the end of the auxiliary rope (500) is passed through and fixed on the lug (320).

4. The photovoltaic support according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the crossbeams (300) is provided with two lifting lugs (320), and the two lifting lugs (320) are respectively located on the upper end face and the lower end face of the crossbeam (300).

5. The photovoltaic support according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lug (320) is provided with a second mounting hole (330), and the two second mounting holes (330) and the first mounting hole (310) are on the same straight line.

6. The photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end face of the pull rod (600) is provided with a support part (620), the solar panel (100) is provided on the support part (620), and the support part (620) is provided with a through hole (630) for the auxiliary rope (500) to pass through.

7. The photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photovoltaic support includes a support column (700), one end of which is supported on the ground and the other end is connected to the tie rod (600).

8. The photovoltaic bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support column (700) is provided with a damper (710) and an elastic element (720) at the end near the tie rod (600).

9. A photovoltaic array, the photovoltaic array comprising the photovoltaic support according to any one of claims 1-8.

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