A flexible solar photovoltaic module

By adopting a synchronously rotating mounting frame and diversion design in flexible solar photovoltaic modules, the problem of water accumulation is solved, the rapid outflow of rainwater and component cleaning is achieved, the service life is extended and the installation effect of photovoltaic modules is optimized.

CN118801777BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20JINZHAI SERAPHIM ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411273640.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2044-09-12

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Technical Problem

The existing flexible solar photovoltaic modules are difficult to handle water accumulation during installation, resulting in safety hazards and shortened service life, and the installation method has a small inclination angle, which makes some water accumulation unable to flow down.

Method used

Using multiple even horizontally extended mounting frames and linkage components, the rotating rod and connecting rod realize synchronous rotation of the component body, combining the main flow pattern and auxiliary flow pattern design to ensure that rainwater can flow out quickly and be cleaned by the spray assembly. Component surface.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the labor consumption of water accumulation, ensures that rainwater can flow smoothly, extends the service life of the components, while avoiding shadow interlacing affecting the photovoltaic effect, and provides the function of cleaning the surface of the components.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of solar photovoltaics, and in particular to a flexible solar photovoltaic component, comprising a mounting frame and a component body; the mounting frame comprises a bottom plate and a mounting rod fixedly arranged on the bottom plate, the bottom of the component body is rotatably arranged on the mounting rod, a linkage component is fixedly connected between two adjacent mounting frames, the linkage component comprises a connecting base, a support rod, a rotating rod and a connecting rod, the two ends of the connecting base are respectively fixedly arranged on two adjacent mounting frames, the support rod is fixedly arranged on the connecting base, the middle part of the rotating rod is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the support rod, and two connecting rods are provided, and the upper ends of the two connecting rods are respectively rotatably connected with the component bodies on the two adjacent mounting frames; a driving device is fixedly arranged on the outermost mounting frame, and the telescopic end of the driving device is rotatably connected with the bottom of the component body. The present invention can adjust the orientations of multiple photovoltaic components at the same time, and water stains are easier to flow down, which is convenient and efficient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of solar photovoltaics, and in particular to a flexible solar photovoltaic component. Background Art

[0002] The use of solar energy is gaining more and more attention. As an energy device, solar cells are being used more and more widely due to their unique functions and outstanding advantages in cleanliness and environmental protection compared to other energy devices. Solar photovoltaic power generation is of great significance to improving the ecological environment. Solar cells are made of materials that can produce photovoltaic effects, such as silicon, gallium arsenide, indium copper selenide or other materials, so as to convert light energy into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect. Currently, photovoltaic modules composed of multiple solar cell units are being put into use in large quantities.

[0003] At present, the installation method of flexible solar photovoltaic modules is generally to fit the roof or carport, etc., which makes it inconvenient to divert rainwater or dirty water generated during cleaning; long-term accumulation of water will bring safety hazards to the modules and affect the service life of the modules; although this installation method has a certain inclination angle, the inclination angle is relatively small, and some accumulated water cannot flow down. At the same time, flexible solar photovoltaic modules are composed of multiple solar cells. It is time-consuming and labor-intensive to deal with the accumulated water, which consumes a lot of manpower. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a flexible solar photovoltaic module, which can adjust the orientations of multiple photovoltaic modules at the same time to facilitate the outflow of accumulated water.

[0005] The technical scheme for achieving the purpose of the present invention is as follows: the present invention comprises a plurality of mounting frames uniformly extending horizontally and arranged, and a plurality of component bodies corresponding to each mounting frame one by one and rotatably arranged on the mounting frames; the mounting frame comprises a base plate and a mounting rod fixedly arranged on the base plate, the bottom of the component body is rotatably arranged on the mounting rod through a first ball-type connector, a linkage component is fixedly connected between two adjacent mounting frames, the linkage component comprises a connecting base, a support rod, a rotating rod and a connecting rod, the two ends of the connecting base are respectively fixedly arranged on two adjacent mounting frames, the support rod is fixedly arranged on the connecting base, the middle part of the rotating rod is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the support rod, two connecting rods are provided and symmetrically fixedly arranged on the two ends of the rotating rod, the upper ends of the two connecting rods are respectively rotatably connected with the component bodies on the two adjacent mounting frames through a second ball-type connector, and each component body is synchronously rotated through the rotation of the rotating rod and the rotation connection of the connecting rod; a driving device for driving the component body to rotate is fixedly arranged on the outermost mounting frame, and the telescopic end of the driving device is rotatably connected with the bottom of the component body through a third ball-type connector.

[0006] Furthermore, the component body includes a flexible base, a conversion layer, a conductive film and a protective layer stacked and laminated in sequence, and the flexible base is rotatably set on a mounting frame; the protective layer is provided with a main flow pattern extending from the lower end of the protective layer, and the main flow pattern is provided with a plurality of auxiliary guide patterns extending toward the lower end of the protective layer and connected to the main flow pattern.

[0007] Furthermore, a limit assembly for limiting the rotation of the rotating rod is provided between two adjacent mounting frames. The limit assembly includes an extension plate located directly below the rotating rod and a limit block. Two extension plates are provided and are respectively fixed on both sides of the support rod. Two limit blocks are also provided and are respectively fixed on the ends of the extension plates on both sides of the support rod away from the support rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the extension plate is a telescopic rod with multiple telescopic sections.

[0009] Furthermore, a reset assembly is provided between two adjacent mounting frames to cause the rotating rod to return to a horizontal state, the reset assembly comprising a first limit rod fixedly provided on both ends of the bottom of the rotating rod, a second limit rod fixedly provided on the connecting base and arranged one-to-one with the first limit rod, and a reset spring, one end of the reset spring is fixedly provided on the first limit rod, and the other end of the reset spring is fixedly provided on the second limit rod; after rotation, the rotating rod is restored to a horizontal state by the elastic force of the reset springs at both ends and the drive of the driving device.

[0010] Furthermore, a spray assembly is provided between two adjacent component bodies, and the spray assembly includes a spray rod and a spray head. The spray rod is hollow, one end of the spray rod is fixed on the ground and connected to an external water pipe, and the other end of the spray rod extends upward out of the component body and is connected to the spray head.

[0011] Furthermore, a first slot block is fixedly provided at the bottom center of the component body, into which the first ball-type connector can be inserted and rotated, and the mounting frame is rotatably connected to the component body through the rotational cooperation between the first ball-type connector and the first slot block.

[0012] Furthermore, two adjacent component bodies are each provided with a second slot block into which the second spherical connector can be inserted and form a rotational fit. The second spherical connector is fixedly arranged on the top end of the connecting rod, and the connecting rod forms a rotational connection with the component body through the rotational fit between the second spherical connector and the second slot block.

[0013] Furthermore, a third slot block is provided on the bottom of the component body at the outermost edge, into which the third ball-type connector can be inserted to form a rotational fit. The third ball-type connector is fixedly arranged on the telescopic end of the driving device, and the telescopic end driven to rotate is rotationally connected to the component body through the rotational fit between the third ball-type connector and the third slot block.

[0014] Furthermore, a support column arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the support rod is fixedly provided at the top end of the support rod, and a hole is provided in the middle part of the rotating rod for the support column to pass through and form a rotational fit. A thread is provided on the end of the support column passing through the hole, and a nut is also provided to form a threaded fit with the thread. The rotating rod is rotatably set at the top end of the support rod under the limiting action formed by the rotational fit between the support column and the hole and the threaded fit between the nut and the thread.

[0015] The present invention has positive effects: (1) The linkage assembly of the present invention includes a connecting base, a support rod, a rotating rod and a connecting rod. Two adjacent assembly bodies are rotated in the same direction and angle by rotating the middle part of the rotating rod, ensuring synchronization of adjustment and reducing manpower consumption in handling accumulated water. At the same time, it can also allow rainwater residue on the surface of the assembly body to flow down, thereby extending the service life of the assembly.

[0016] (2) The protective layer of the present invention is provided with a main flow pattern extending from the lower end of the protective layer, and the main flow pattern is provided with a plurality of auxiliary flow patterns extending toward the lower end of the protective layer and connected to the main flow pattern, so that the residual rainwater can flow down faster under the guidance of the main flow pattern and the auxiliary flow patterns.

[0017] (3) A limit assembly for limiting the rotation of a rotating rod is provided between two adjacent mounting frames of the present invention. The limit assembly includes an extension plate and a limit block located directly below the rotating rod. When the rotating rod rotates, the rotating rod is limited after touching the limit block, thereby preventing the rotating rod from over-rotating and causing shadows to be interlaced between adjacent component bodies, thereby affecting the use effect of photovoltaic power generation.

[0018] (4) The extension plate of the present invention is a telescopic rod with multiple extension sections, and the limit block is fixedly arranged on the end farthest from the support rod. The position of the limit block can be adjusted as needed, and is more widely applicable.

[0019] (5) A spray assembly is also provided between two adjacent component bodies of the present invention. The spray assembly includes a spray rod and a spray head. The spray rod is hollow, one end of the spray rod is fixed on the ground and connected to an external water pipe, and the other end of the spray rod extends upward out of the component body and is connected to the spray head. The spray assembly can clean dust and mud after the protective layer of the component body accumulates, and then discharge the sewage by rotating the component body.

[0020] (6) The rotating rod of the present invention is rotatably arranged at the top end of the supporting rod under the limiting effect formed by the rotating cooperation between the supporting column and the hole and the thread cooperation between the nut and the thread, so that the rotating rod can be easily removed from the supporting rod for replacement and maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is an overall front view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the component body of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle part;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of middle B;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the support rod and the rotating rod of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: 1, mounting frame; 2, component body; 3, first ball-type connector; 4, linkage component; 5, second ball-type connector; 6, driving device; 7, limit assembly; 8, reset assembly; 9, spray assembly; 10, nut; 11, bottom plate; 12, mounting rod; 21, flexible base; 22, conversion layer; 23, conductive film; 24, protective layer; 41, connecting base; 42, support rod; 43, rotating rod; 44, connecting rod; 61; third ball-type connector; 71, extension rod; 72, limit block; 81, first limit rod; 82, second limit rod; 83, reset spring; 91, spray rod; 92, spray head; 121, wind speed sensor; 241, main flow pattern; 242, auxiliary flow pattern; 421, support column; 2-1, first card slot block; 2-2, second card slot block; 2-3, third card slot block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] See Figures 1 to 6The present invention comprises a plurality of mounting frames 1 uniformly extending horizontally and arranged, and a plurality of component bodies 2 corresponding to each mounting frame 1 and rotatably arranged on the mounting frames 1; the mounting frame 1 comprises a bottom plate 11 and a mounting rod 12 fixedly arranged on the bottom plate 11, the bottom of the component body 2 is rotatably arranged on the mounting rod 12 through a first ball-type connecting member 3, a linkage component 4 is fixedly connected between two adjacent mounting frames 1, the linkage component 4 comprises a connecting base 41, a supporting rod 42, a rotating rod 43 and a connecting rod 44, the two ends of the connecting base 41 are respectively fixedly arranged on the two adjacent mounting frames 1, the supporting rod 42 is fixedly arranged on the connecting base 41, and the rotating rod 43 is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod 44. On the base 41, the middle part of the rotating rod 43 is rotatably set on the upper end of the support rod 42, and two connecting rods 44 are provided and symmetrically fixed on the two ends of the rotating rod 43. The upper ends of the two connecting rods 44 are respectively rotatably connected with the component bodies 2 on the two adjacent mounting frames 1 through the second ball-type connecting parts 5, and each component body 2 forms a synchronous rotation through the rotation of the rotating rod 43 and the rotation connection of the connecting rod 44; a driving device 6 for driving the component body 2 to rotate is fixedly provided on the outermost mounting frame 1, and the telescopic end of the driving device 6 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the component body 2 through the third ball-type connecting part 61.

[0030] The component body 2 includes a flexible base 21, a conversion layer 22, a conductive film 23 and a protective layer 24 which are stacked and laminated in sequence. The flexible base 21 is rotatably set on the mounting frame 1; the protective layer 24 is provided with a main flow pattern 241 extending from the lower end of the protective layer 24, and the main flow pattern 241 is provided with a plurality of auxiliary flow patterns 242 extending toward the lower end of the protective layer 24 and connected to the main flow pattern 241.

[0031] In order to cooperate with the guiding effect of the main guiding pattern 241 and the auxiliary guiding pattern 242, flexible installation can be adopted when installing the component body 2, so that the component body 2 itself has a certain arc top to facilitate the discharge of accumulated water.

[0032] The depth of the main flow pattern 241 does not exceed 0.5 mm; the depth of the auxiliary flow pattern 242 does not exceed 0.3 mm.

[0033] A limit assembly 7 for limiting the rotation of the rotating rod 43 is also provided between two adjacent mounting frames 1. The limit assembly 7 includes an extension plate 71 and a limit block 72 located directly below the rotating rod 43. Two extension plates 71 are provided and are respectively fixed on both sides of the support rod 42. The limit block 72 also has two extension plates 71 and is respectively fixed on both sides of the support rod 42 on one end of the extension plate 71 away from the support rod 42.

[0034] The extension plate 71 is a telescopic rod with multiple telescopic sections, and the limit block 72 is fixedly disposed on the end farthest from the support rod 42 .

[0035] A reset assembly 8 for causing the rotating rod 43 to return to a horizontal state is also provided between two adjacent mounting frames 1. The reset assembly 8 includes a first limit rod 81 fixedly provided at both ends of the bottom of the rotating rod 43, a second limit rod 82 fixedly provided on the connecting base 41 and corresponding to the first limit rod 81, and a reset spring 83. One end of the reset spring 83 is fixedly provided on the first limit rod 81, and the other end of the reset spring 83 is fixedly provided on the second limit rod 82. After rotation, the rotating rod 43 is restored to a horizontal state by the elastic force of the reset springs 83 at both ends and the drive of the driving device 6.

[0036] A spray assembly 9 is also provided between two adjacent component bodies 2. The spray assembly 9 includes a spray rod 91 and a spray head 92. The spray rod 91 is hollow, one end of the spray rod 91 is fixed on the ground and connected to an external water pipe, and the other end of the spray rod 91 extends upward out of the component body 2 and is connected to the spray head 92; the spray assembly 9 can clean the dust and mud after the protective layer 24 of the component body accumulates, and then discharge the sewage by rotating the component body 2.

[0037] A first slot block 2-1 is fixedly provided at the bottom center of the component body 2 for the first ball-type connector 3 to be inserted into and rotated together. The mounting frame 1 is rotationally connected to the component body 2 through the rotational cooperation between the first ball-type connector 3 and the first slot block 2-1.

[0038] Two adjacent component bodies 2 are each provided with a second slot block 2-2 into which the second ball-type connector 5 can be inserted and rotated to form a fit. The second ball-type connector 5 is fixedly arranged at the top end of the connecting rod 44. The connecting rod 44 is rotationally connected to the component body 2 through the rotational fit between the second ball-type connector 5 and the second slot block 2-2.

[0039] A third slot block 2-3 is provided at the bottom of the component body 2 at the outermost edge, into which the third ball-type connector 61 can be inserted and rotated. The third ball-type connector 61 is fixedly arranged on the telescopic end of the driving device 6, and the telescopic end driven to rotate is rotatedly connected with the component body 2 through the rotational cooperation between the third ball-type connector 61 and the third slot block 2-3.

[0040] A support column 421 is fixedly provided at the top end of the support rod 42 and is arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the support rod 42. A hole is provided in the middle of the rotating rod 43 for the support column 421 to pass through and form a rotational fit. A thread is provided on one end of the support column 421 passing through the hole, and a nut 10 is also provided to form a threaded fit with the thread. The rotating rod 43 is rotatably set at the top end of the support rod 42 under the limiting action formed by the rotational fit between the support column 421 and the hole and the threaded fit between the nut 10 and the thread.

[0041] A wind speed sensor 121 is also installed on the mounting rod 12. The sensor can sense the wind speed and adjust the swing angle and swing frequency according to the wind speed. When the wind speed reaches or exceeds level 8, the wind speed sensor 121 detects that the wind speed is too fast, and controls the control unit and the driving device 6 to drive the component body 2 to be parallel to the base plate 11, so as to avoid hidden cracks in the internal battery cells of the component body 2 due to excessive wind speed.

[0042] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: when the component body 2 needs to be rotated, the telescopic end of the driving device 6 is telescoped, and after the telescoped end, the component body 2 at the edge is pushed to rotate. After the rotation, the end of the component body 2 opposite to the adjacent component body 2 pulls or presses down the connecting rod 44, and one end of the rotating rod 43 is lifted up or pressed down as the connecting rod 44 is pulled or pressed down, and the other end of the rotating rod 43 moves in the opposite direction as one end of the rotating rod 43 rotates, and the connecting rod 44 on the other end of the rotating rod 43 drives the adjacent component body 2 to rotate, so that the two adjacent component bodies 2 can be synchronously linked and rotated in the same direction, and the accumulated water flow can flow out of the auxiliary guide pattern 242; when the wind speed reaches and exceeds level 8, after the wind speed sensor 121 detects that the wind speed is too fast, the control unit controls and the driving device 6 drives the component body 2 to be adjusted to be parallel to the bottom plate 11, and at the same time, the reset component 8 always has the elastic force to restore the original state during the rotation of the component body 2, and assists the component body 2 to return to a horizontal state.

[0043] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the objectives, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible solar photovoltaic module, comprising a plurality of mounting frames (1) uniformly extending and arranged horizontally, and a plurality of module bodies (2) corresponding to each mounting frame (1) and rotatably arranged on the mounting frames (1); Features: The mounting frame (1) comprises a base plate (11) and a mounting rod (12) fixedly arranged on the base plate (11); the bottom of the component body (2) is rotatably arranged on the mounting rod (12) via a first ball-type connecting member (3); a linkage assembly (4) is fixedly connected between two adjacent mounting frames (1); the linkage assembly (4) comprises a connecting base (41), a support rod (42), a rotating rod (43) and a connecting rod (44); the two ends of the connecting base (41) are respectively fixedly arranged on two adjacent mounting frames (1); the support rod (42) is fixedly arranged on the connecting base (41); the middle part of the rotating rod (43) is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the support rod (42); the connecting rod (44) is provided with two symmetrically fixedly arranged rotating rods (43) ), the upper ends of the two connecting rods (44) are respectively connected to the component bodies (2) on the two adjacent mounting frames (1) through the second spherical connector (5), and each component body (2) is connected to form a synchronous rotation through the rotation of the rotating rod (43) and the rotation connection of the connecting rod (44); a driving device (6) for driving the component body (2) to rotate is fixedly provided on the outermost mounting frame (1), and the telescopic end of the driving device (6) is connected to the bottom of the component body (2) through the third spherical connector (61), and the component body (2) comprises a flexible base (21), a conversion layer (22), a conductive film (23) and a protective layer (24) which are stacked and laminated in sequence, and the flexible base (21) is connected to the bottom of the component body (2) through the third spherical connector (61), ... The protective layer (24) is provided with a main flow pattern (241) extending from the lower end of the protective layer (24); the main flow pattern (241) is provided with a plurality of auxiliary flow patterns (242) extending toward the lower end of the protective layer (24) and connected to the main flow pattern (241); a reset component (8) for causing the rotating rod (43) to return to a horizontal state is also provided between two adjacent mounting frames (1); the reset component (8) comprises a first limit rod (81) fixedly provided at both ends of the bottom of the rotating rod (43); a second limit rod (82) fixedly provided on the connecting base (41) and provided in one-to-one correspondence with the first limit rod (81); and a reset spring (83); one end of the reset spring (83) is fixedly provided at the first limit rod (81); A limit rod (81) is provided, and the other end of the return spring (83) is fixedly arranged on the second limit rod (82); after the rotation, the rotating rod (43) is restored to a horizontal state through the elastic force of the return springs (83) at both ends and the driving of the driving device (6); a limit assembly (7) for limiting the rotation of the rotating rod (43) is also provided between two adjacent mounting frames (1), and the limit assembly (7) comprises an extension plate (71) and a limit block (72) located directly below the rotating rod (43), the extension plate (71) is provided with two and respectively fixedly arranged on both sides of the support rod (42), and the limit block (72) is also provided with two and respectively fixedly arranged on the ends of the extension plates (71) on both sides of the support rod (42) away from the support rod (42).

2. A flexible solar photovoltaic module according to claim 1, Features: The extension plate (71) is a telescopic rod with multiple telescopic sections.

3. A flexible solar photovoltaic module according to claim 1, Features: A spray assembly (9) is also provided between two adjacent assembly bodies (2), the spray assembly (9) comprising a spray rod (91) and a spray head (92), the spray rod (91) being hollow, one end of the spray rod (91) being fixedly arranged on the ground and connected to an external water pipe, and the other end of the spray rod (91) extending upward out of the assembly body (2) and connected to the spray head (92).

4. A flexible solar photovoltaic module according to claim 1, Features: A first slot block (2-1) is fixedly provided at the bottom center of the component body (2) for the first ball-type connector (3) to be inserted into and form a rotational fit, and the mounting frame (1) is rotationally connected to the component body (2) through the rotational fit between the first ball-type connector (3) and the first slot block (2-1).

5. A flexible solar photovoltaic module according to claim 1, Features: Two adjacent component bodies (2) are each provided with a second slot block (2-2) into which the second ball-type connecting piece (5) can be inserted and rotatably engaged. The second ball-type connecting piece (5) is fixedly arranged on the top end of a connecting rod (44). The connecting rod (44) is rotatably connected to the component body (2) through the rotatably engaged second ball-type connecting piece (5) and the second slot block (2-2).

6. A flexible solar photovoltaic module according to claim 1, Features: A third slot block (2-3) is provided at the bottom of the component body (2) at the outermost edge, into which the third ball-type connector (61) can be inserted to form a rotational fit. The third ball-type connector (61) is fixedly arranged on the telescopic end of the driving device (6). The telescopic end driven to rotate forms a rotational connection with the component body (2) through the rotational fit between the third ball-type connector (61) and the third slot block (2-3).

7. A flexible solar photovoltaic module according to claim 1, Features: A support column (421) is fixedly provided at the top end of the support rod (42) and is arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the support rod (42); a hole is provided in the middle of the rotating rod (43) for the support column (421) to pass through and form a rotational fit; a thread is provided on one end of the support column (421) passing through the hole, and a nut (10) is also provided to form a threaded fit with the thread; the rotating rod (43) is rotatably arranged at the top end of the support rod (42) under the limiting effect formed by the rotational fit between the support column (421) and the hole and the threaded fit between the nut (10) and the thread.

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