A new building photovoltaic integrated frame curtain wall system

By incorporating photovoltaic cables and modules into an aluminum alloy frame, the design solves the problems of low system integration and poor versatility in BIPV products, realizing the integration of photovoltaic cables and power generation functions, and improving both decorative effect and safety.

CN118207990BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19THE SECOND CONSTR OF CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH ENG DIV
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE SECOND CONSTR OF CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH ENG DIV
Filing Date
2024-04-29
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products have low system integration, poor versatility, and many safety hazards in photovoltaic cable wiring.

Method used

It adopts an aluminum alloy horizontal and vertical frame structure, with photovoltaic panels and modules installed inside. Combined with MC4 sockets, photovoltaic cables are built-in using moving screws and positioning blocks. The system is fixed by combining and installing the aluminum alloy frame, which improves system integration and safety.

Benefits of technology

The system incorporates photovoltaic cables, enhancing the interior decoration effect, providing power generation capabilities, improving the versatility and safety of the equipment, and reducing potential wiring hazards.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of building curtain wall, in particular to a novel building photovoltaic integrated frame curtain wall system, which comprises an aluminum alloy horizontal frame, a mounting frame is arranged on the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame, a main control module and an MC4 socket are arranged in the mounting frame, a photovoltaic panel is arranged in the aluminum alloy horizontal frame, an aluminum alloy vertical frame is arranged on the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame, a frame body is arranged on the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame, a moving screw rod is arranged in the frame body, a positioning block is screwed on the surface of the moving screw rod, and a placing groove and a mounting groove are arranged on the surface of the aluminum alloy vertical frame; the photovoltaic cable can be placed in the aluminum alloy horizontal frame and the aluminum alloy vertical frame during use, the cable is prevented from leaking out, and the indoor decoration effect is improved; the photovoltaic panel and the photovoltaic module arranged in the aluminum alloy horizontal frame and the aluminum alloy vertical frame can absorb sunlight in cooperation with the MC4 socket, so that the whole equipment has the power generation function; the equipment can be conveniently installed and fixed in different places through the displacement of the moving screw rod in cooperation with the positioning block, and the universality problem is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of building curtain wall technology, specifically a novel building photovoltaic integrated frame curtain wall system. Background Technology

[0002] Since the construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of the total energy consumption of society, energy conservation and emission reduction in the construction sector has become a key focus for the industry and even the nation. The construction industry must vigorously develop green buildings to effectively reduce building energy consumption, transforming buildings from "high-energy-consuming buildings" to "low-energy-consuming buildings," "near-zero-energy-consuming buildings," and even "energy-producing buildings," thus contributing to China's energy structure transformation and the green and low-carbon development of the construction industry. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) will become a key path to achieving this important goal.

[0003] Currently, the market offers a wide variety of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products, but their system integration is low, their versatility is poor, and there are many safety hazards associated with photovoltaic cable wiring. Against this backdrop, this invention proposes a novel building-integrated photovoltaic frame curtain wall system to address the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system, the novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system comprising: an aluminum alloy horizontal frame, an installation frame provided on the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame, a main control module and an MC4 socket provided inside the installation frame, and a photovoltaic panel provided inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame;

[0006] The aluminum alloy vertical frame has a frame body on its side, a movable screw is installed inside the frame, a positioning block is screwed onto the surface of the movable screw, and a placement groove and an installation groove are opened on the surface of the aluminum alloy vertical frame. A curtain wall panel is installed between the aluminum alloy vertical frame and the aluminum alloy horizontal frame.

[0007] Preferably, the aluminum alloy cross frame also has a placement groove and an installation groove on its side. A transparent plate is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy cross frame. A photovoltaic panel is placed in the placement groove and a photovoltaic module is placed in the installation groove. The photovoltaic module and the photovoltaic panel are electrically connected. Photovoltaic cables can pass through the placement groove and the installation groove. Rubber pads are provided on the inner surface of both the placement groove and the installation groove.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the aluminum alloy cross frame is provided with a slot, and the other end of the aluminum alloy cross frame is provided with a positioning rod. The positioning rod can be inserted into a slot opened on the end face of another set of aluminum alloy cross frames. The mounting frame is fixedly connected to the side of the aluminum alloy cross frame, and the main control module is electrically connected to the MC4 socket.

[0009] Preferably, the surface of the aluminum alloy frame is provided with a mounting base, the surface of the mounting base is provided with a moving groove, one end of the moving groove is provided with a moving rod, one end of the moving rod is provided with a thread, a moving nut is screwed onto the thread, and one end of the moving rod is fixedly connected to the end face of the moving groove.

[0010] Preferably, a positioning frame and a spring are fitted on the surface of the movable rod. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side of the positioning frame, and the other end of the spring abuts against the surface of the movable nut. A limit slot is provided on the side of the mounting base, and the positioning frame can slide along the movable rod.

[0011] Preferably, the aluminum alloy vertical frame is provided with a limiting positioning block on its side, and a fixing groove is opened on the side of the limiting positioning block. The limiting positioning block can be inserted into the limiting groove, and one end of the positioning frame can be inserted into the fixing groove.

[0012] Preferably, the frame is fixedly connected to the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame, a bearing is provided on the inner end face of the frame, one end of the moving screw is fixedly connected to the inner ring surface of the bearing, and the positioning block is in the form of an "L" shaped plate structure, which can be moved on the moving screw by rotating the moving screw.

[0013] Preferably, the end face of the aluminum alloy vertical frame is also provided with a slot and a positioning rod, and the surfaces of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame and the aluminum alloy vertical frame are provided with sliding grooves, into which the side of the curtain wall panel can be inserted.

[0014] Preferably, a positioning plate is provided at one end of the aluminum alloy vertical frame, a second positioning rod is provided at the bottom of the positioning plate, a second positioning groove is provided on the surface of the curtain wall panel, the second positioning rod can be inserted into the second positioning groove, a fixed base plate is provided on the side of the positioning plate, a protective pad is provided at one end of the fixed base plate, the end face of the fixed base plate can abut against and fix the upper surface of the photovoltaic module, and the fixed base plate is fixedly connected to the end face of the aluminum alloy vertical frame by limit bolts.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] This invention proposes a novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system. During use, photovoltaic cables can be placed inside the aluminum alloy horizontal and vertical frames, reducing cable exposure and enhancing the interior decoration effect. The installation of photovoltaic panels and modules within the aluminum alloy horizontal and vertical frames allows the photovoltaic panels to absorb sunlight. Combined with MC4 sockets, this enables the entire system to generate electricity. The movable screw, along with the displacement of the positioning block, allows for easy installation and fixation in different locations, improving versatility. This avoids the problems of numerous existing BIPV products, low system integration, poor versatility, and numerous safety hazards associated with photovoltaic cable wiring. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when it is tilted;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic panel after it has been removed;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structural positioning plate of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Aluminum alloy horizontal frame; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Main control module; 4. MC4 socket; 5. Photovoltaic panel; 6. Aluminum alloy vertical frame; 7. Frame body; 8. Moving screw; 9. Positioning block; 10. Placement slot; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Curtain wall panel; 13. Transparent panel; 14. Photovoltaic module; 15. Slot; 16. Positioning rod; 17. Mounting base; 18. Moving slot; 19. Moving rod; 20. Moving nut; 21. Positioning frame; 22. Spring; 23. Limiting slot; 24. Limiting positioning block; 25. Fixing slot; 26. Bearing; 27. Slide; 28. Positioning plate; 29. ​​Second positioning rod; 30. Second positioning slot; 31. Fixing base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clear and complete, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of the present invention, and are merely illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "middle," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "top," "bottom," "side," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "a," "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] For purposes of simplicity and illustration, the principles of the embodiments are described primarily by way of example. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these embodiments may not be limited to these specific details in practice. In some instances, well-known methods and structures have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring these embodiments. Furthermore, all embodiments can be used in combination with each other.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This invention provides a technical solution: a novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system, comprising: an aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1, an installation frame 2 on the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1, a main control module 3 and an MC4 socket 4 inside the installation frame 2, and a photovoltaic panel 5 inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1; an aluminum alloy vertical frame 6, a frame body 7 on the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6, a moving screw 8 inside the frame body 7, a positioning block 9 screwed onto the surface of the moving screw 8, a placement groove 10 and an installation groove 11 on the surface of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6, and a curtain wall panel 12 between the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 and the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1;

[0031] When in use, the photovoltaic cables can be placed inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 and aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 to reduce cable exposure and improve the interior decoration effect. The photovoltaic panel 5 and photovoltaic module 14 are set inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 and aluminum alloy vertical frame 6. The photovoltaic panel 5 can absorb sunlight and work with the MC4 socket 4 to enable the whole equipment to generate electricity. By moving the screw 8 and the positioning block 9, the equipment can be easily installed and fixed in different places, improving a certain degree of versatility. This avoids the problems of existing building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products being numerous, having low system integration, poor versatility, and many safety hazards in photovoltaic cable wiring.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] Based on Embodiment 1, to facilitate the installation of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6, an installation base 17 is provided inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1. The surface of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 is provided with the installation base 17, and the surface of the installation base 17 is provided with a moving groove 18. One end of the moving groove 18 is provided with a moving rod 19, and one end of the moving rod 19 is provided with a thread. A moving nut 20 is screwed onto the thread. One end of the moving rod 19 is fixedly connected to the end face of the moving groove 18. A positioning frame 21 and a spring 22 are sleeved on the surface of the moving rod 19. One end of the spring 22 is fixedly connected to the side of the positioning frame 21, and the other end of the spring 22 abuts against the surface of the moving nut 20. A limit slot 23 is provided on the side of the installation base 17, and the positioning frame 21 can slide along the moving rod 19. A limit positioning block 24 is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6, and a fixing groove 25 is provided on the side of the limit positioning block 24. The limit positioning block 24 can be inserted into the limit slot 23, and one end of the positioning frame 21 can be inserted into the fixing groove 25.

[0034] In use, the positioning frame 21 can be pulled directly first, and then the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 can be placed on the surface of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1, so that the limiting positioning block 24 is inserted into the limiting slot 23 to prevent the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 from shifting. Then, the positioning frame 21 can be loosened so that the positioning frame 21 can be reset with the elastic force of the spring 22, so that one end of the positioning frame 21 can be inserted into the fixing slot 25 to prevent the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 from falling off. Thus, the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 can be fixed on the surface of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1. The positioning frame 21 can be easily removed by rotating the moving nut 20 to disengage it from the moving rod 19.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] Based on Embodiment 2, to facilitate the installation and use of the curtain wall panel 12, an aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 and an aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 are provided. The side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 is also provided with a placement groove 10 and an installation groove 11. A transparent plate 13 is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1. A photovoltaic panel 5 is placed in the placement groove 10, and a photovoltaic module 14 is placed in the installation groove 11. The photovoltaic module 14 is electrically connected to the photovoltaic panel 5. Photovoltaic cables can pass through the placement groove 10 and the installation groove 11. Rubber pads are provided on the inner surfaces of both the placement groove 10 and the installation groove 11. A slot 15 is provided at one end of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1, and a positioning rod 16 is provided at the other end. The positioning rod 16 can be inserted into the slot 15 opened on the end face of another set of aluminum alloy horizontal frames 1. The installation frame 2 is fixedly connected to the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1. The main control module 3 is electrically connected to the MC4 socket 4. The frame body 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6. The inner end face of the frame body 7 is provided with... A bearing 26 is provided, and one end of a moving screw 8 is fixedly connected to the inner ring surface of the bearing 26. The positioning block 9 has an overall "L" shaped plate structure. The positioning block 9 can be moved on the moving screw 8 by rotating the moving screw 8. The end face of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 is also provided with a slot 15 and a positioning rod 16. The surfaces of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 and the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 are provided with a sliding groove 27. The side of the curtain wall panel 12 can be inserted into the sliding groove 27. One end of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 is provided with a positioning plate 28. The bottom of the positioning plate 28 is provided with a second positioning rod 29. The surface of the curtain wall panel 12 is provided with a second positioning groove 30. The second positioning rod 29 can be inserted into the second positioning groove 30. The side of the positioning plate 28 is provided with a fixed base plate 31. One end of the fixed base plate 31 is provided with a protective pad. The end face of the fixed base plate 31 can abut and fix the upper surface of the photovoltaic module 14. The fixed base plate 31 is fixedly connected to the end face of the aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 by a limiting bolt.

[0037] In use, the transparent plate 13, together with the photovoltaic panel 5, can be used to convert light energy into electrical energy. Then, through the photovoltaic module 14 and the main control module 3, the electrical energy is transmitted into the MC4 socket 4 for easy use. The positioning plate 28, together with the fixed base plate 31, can be used to hold and fix the surface of the photovoltaic module 14, so that the second positioning rod 29 can be inserted into the second positioning groove 30 to prevent the curtain wall panel 12 from shifting in the sliding groove 27. When it is necessary to install it at different heights, the positioning block 9 screwed on the moving screw 8 can be moved by rotating the moving screw 8 in conjunction with the bearing 26. Thus, the position of the positioning block 9 can be adjusted to easily fix it at different heights.

[0038] In practical use, photovoltaic cables can be placed inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 and aluminum alloy vertical frame 6 to reduce cable exposure and improve the interior decoration effect. The photovoltaic panel 5 and photovoltaic module 14 are set inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame 1 and aluminum alloy vertical frame 6. The photovoltaic panel 5 can absorb sunlight and work with the MC4 socket 4 to enable the whole equipment to generate electricity. By moving the screw 8 and the positioning block 9, the equipment can be easily installed and fixed in different places, improving a certain degree of versatility. This avoids the problems of existing building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products being numerous, having low system integration, poor versatility, and many safety hazards in photovoltaic cable wiring.

[0039] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system, characterized in that: The novel building photovoltaic integrated frame curtain wall system includes: an aluminum alloy horizontal frame (1), an installation frame (2) on the side of the aluminum alloy horizontal frame (1), a main control module (3) and an MC4 socket (4) inside the installation frame (2), and a photovoltaic panel (5) inside the aluminum alloy horizontal frame (1). Aluminum alloy vertical frame (6), a frame body (7) is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6), a moving screw (8) is provided inside the frame body (7), a positioning block (9) is screwed onto the surface of the moving screw (8), a placement groove (10) and an installation groove (11) are provided on the surface of the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6), and a curtain wall panel (12) is provided between the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6) and the aluminum alloy horizontal frame (1); The aluminum alloy frame (1) also has a placement groove (10) and an installation groove (11) on its side. A transparent plate (13) is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy frame (1). A photovoltaic panel (5) is provided in the placement groove (10), and a photovoltaic module (14) is provided in the installation groove (11). The photovoltaic module (14) and the photovoltaic panel (5) are electrically connected. Photovoltaic cables can pass through the placement groove (10) and the installation groove (11). Rubber pads are provided on the inner surfaces of the placement groove (10) and the installation groove (11).

2. The novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum alloy frame (1) has a slot (15) at one end and a positioning rod (16) at the other end. The positioning rod (16) can be inserted into the slot (15) on the end face of another set of aluminum alloy frames (1). The mounting frame (2) is fixedly connected to the side of the aluminum alloy frame (1). The main control module (3) is electrically connected to the MC4 socket (4).

3. The novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum alloy frame (1) is provided with a mounting base (17) on its surface. The mounting base (17) is provided with a moving groove (18) on its surface. A moving rod (19) is provided at one end of the moving groove (18). A thread is provided at one end of the moving rod (19), and a moving nut (20) is screwed onto the thread. One end of the moving rod (19) is fixedly connected to the end face of the moving groove (18).

4. A novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The moving rod (19) is fitted with a positioning frame (21) and a spring (22). One end of the spring (22) is fixedly connected to the side of the positioning frame (21), and the other end of the spring (22) abuts against the surface of the moving nut (20). The mounting base (17) has a limit slot (23) on its side, and the positioning frame (21) can slide along the moving rod (19).

5. A novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum alloy vertical frame (6) is provided with a limiting positioning block (24) on the side. The limiting positioning block (24) has a fixing groove (25) on the side. The limiting positioning block (24) can be inserted into the limiting slot (23). One end of the positioning frame (21) can be inserted into the fixing groove (25).

6. A novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (7) is fixedly connected to the side of the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6). The inner end face of the frame (7) is provided with a bearing (26). One end of the moving screw (8) is fixedly connected to the inner ring surface of the bearing (26). The positioning block (9) is in the shape of an "L" plate. The positioning block (9) can be moved on the moving screw (8) by rotating the moving screw (8).

7. A novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum alloy vertical frame (6) also has a slot (15) and a positioning rod (16) on its end face. The aluminum alloy horizontal frame (1) and the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6) have a sliding groove (27) on their surfaces. The side of the curtain wall panel (12) can be inserted into the sliding groove (27).

8. A novel building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) frame curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning plate (28) is provided at one end of the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6), and a second positioning rod (29) is provided at the bottom of the positioning plate (28). A second positioning groove (30) is provided on the surface of the curtain wall panel (12). The second positioning rod (29) can be inserted into the second positioning groove (30). A fixed base plate (31) is provided on the side of the positioning plate (28). A protective pad is provided at one end of the fixed base plate (31). The end face of the fixed base plate (31) can abut against and fix the upper surface of the photovoltaic module (14). The fixed base plate (31) is fixedly connected to the end face of the aluminum alloy vertical frame (6) by limiting bolts.