An angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel used in a motorhome

By designing the coordinated work of the primary adjustment mechanism and the multi-axis adjustment mechanism on the RV solar panels, multi-angle adjustment is achieved, solving the problem of low light energy absorption efficiency in the existing technology, and improving the automation and intelligence level of the system.

CN119254110BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30ZHEJIANG MIAOSHENG AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411442633.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-16

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Technical Problem

The angle adjustment mechanism of existing RV solar panels cannot achieve multi-angle adjustment, resulting in low light energy absorption efficiency and complex operation and inconvenient operation.

Method used

An angle adjustment mechanism for solar panels for RVs is designed. Through the coordinated work of the primary adjustment mechanism and the multi-axis adjustment mechanism, multi-angle adjustment of the solar panels is realized to ensure that they are always perpendicular to the sun's rays.

Benefits of technology

The light energy absorption efficiency is improved, the light energy absorption efficiency is overcome in the existing technology caused by the inflexible angle fixation or inflexible adjustment, and the automatic deployment and closing operation is realized, which improves the automation and intelligence level of the system.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of solar panels, and specifically relates to an angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel used in a recreational vehicle, including a primary adjustment mechanism, a multi-axis adjustment mechanism, and a deployment mechanism. The primary adjustment mechanism realizes the angle adjustment of the flip plate through the coordinated operation of a first motor, a threaded rod, a push rod, and a first cylinder; the multi-axis adjustment mechanism precisely controls the angles of the auxiliary plate and the main plate through six second cylinders to ensure that the solar panel is always perpendicular to the sunlight; the deployment mechanism controls the automatic deployment and retraction of the auxiliary plate and the main plate through a second motor, a driving arm, and a driven rod, solving the problems of inflexible angle adjustment, low light energy absorption efficiency, and complex operation in the prior art, and improving the automation of the system and the light energy utilization efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of solar panels, and particularly relates to an angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel used in a recreational vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the increasingly severe global energy problems, solar energy, as a clean and renewable energy source, has gradually attracted wide attention and application. In recreational vehicle travel, solar panels, as an important way to supply power to recreational vehicles, can effectively utilize solar energy to provide power for recreational vehicles. However, the power generation efficiency of solar panels is greatly affected by the angle of sunlight irradiation. When the sun's rays are perpendicular to the surface of the panel, the light energy absorption efficiency is the highest. Therefore, in order to improve the power generation efficiency of solar panels, how to adjust the angle of solar panels in real time during the movement of the recreational vehicle or when the angle of sunlight irradiation changes has become an urgent technical problem to be solved.

[0003] Most of the existing angle adjustment mechanisms for solar panels in recreational vehicles are fixed or can only perform single-axis angle adjustment. This makes it impossible for solar panels to always maintain the best illumination angle when facing sunlight at different angles, resulting in low light energy absorption efficiency. In addition, some multi-axis adjustment mechanisms are complex in structure and inconvenient to operate, making it difficult to achieve fast and accurate angle adjustment. Moreover, during the unfolding and storage processes of the panels, there is often a lack of automated design, increasing the operation burden on users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel used in a recreational vehicle, which can achieve multi-angle adjustment of the solar panel through the combined use of a primary adjustment mechanism and a multi-axis adjustment mechanism, enabling it to always be perpendicular to the sun's rays, thereby improving the light energy absorption efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel used in a recreational vehicle, including a primary adjustment mechanism installed on the roof of the vehicle;

[0007] A multi-axis adjustment mechanism is provided at the inclined movable end of the primary adjustment mechanism;

[0008] The multi-axis adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the photovoltaic panel at multiple angles, and an unfolding mechanism is provided at the movable end of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism;

[0009] The primary adjustment mechanism includes fixed rods symmetrically fixed on the roof of the vehicle. One end of the fixed rod is rotatably connected to a flipping plate, and a receiving cavity for accommodating the multi-axis adjustment mechanism is provided at one end of the flipping plate;

[0010] The other end of the fixed rod is provided with a first motor connected to the vehicle roof. The output end of the first motor is connected to a threaded rod. A push rod is slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed rod, and the push rod is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. A first cylinder is rotatably connected between the flip plate and the push rod;

[0011] The multi-axis adjustment mechanism includes a substrate fixed inside the accommodation bin. A second cylinder is rotatably connected to the substrate, and the telescopic end of the second cylinder is rotatably connected to a top plate;

[0012] The unfolding mechanism is installed on the top plate.

[0013] Further, a guide rod is provided inside the fixed rod. One end of the push rod is sleeved on the guide rod, and the push rod and the guide rod slide relative to each other;

[0014] The upper end surface of the middle part of the push rod is fixedly connected with a pin joint seat;

[0015] A positioning rod is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixed rod, and one end of the positioning rod is rotatably connected to the threaded rod.

[0016] Further, the substrate and the top plate are both triangular in shape, and the number of second cylinders located between the substrate and the top plate is six;

[0017] The upper end surface of each corner of the substrate is fixedly connected with a first pin joint seat;

[0018] The lower end surface of each corner of the top plate is provided with a second pin joint seat;

[0019] The two ends of the second cylinder are respectively rotatably connected to the second pin joint seat and the first pin joint seat.

[0020] Further, the unfolding mechanism includes a connecting plate connected to the top plate. The upper end surface of the connecting plate is provided with sliding rods and a linkage assembly. The sliding rods are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the linkage assembly. A secondary plate and a main plate for collecting light energy are connected to the linkage assembly.

[0021] Further, a second motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate;

[0022] The linkage assembly includes a driving arm connected to the output end of the second motor. The two ends of the driving arm are respectively rotatably connected to driven rods, and the movable ends of the driven rods are rotatably connected to the bottom of the secondary plate.

[0023] Further, a positioning disk is rotatably connected to the driving arm. The positioning disk is connected to the connecting plate and rotates relative to the main plate.

[0024] Further, connecting columns are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the lower end face of the main board. A positioning tube corresponding to the connecting columns is arranged on the upper end face of the driving arm, and the connecting columns are inserted into the positioning tube.

[0025] Further, a positioning ring is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the positioning disk. The number of the positioning rings is two. A clamping groove is formed in the positioning ring. The cross section of the clamping groove is V-shaped.

[0026] An elastic telescopic tube is arranged on the lower end face of the main board.

[0027] When the main board rotates, the telescopic end of the elastic telescopic tube abuts against the top of the positioning ring.

[0028] Further, sliding rods are symmetrically arranged on the upper end face of the connecting plate. The sliding rods include two mutually sliding splicing rods. One end of the splicing rod is fixedly connected with a stop head. A positioning column connected to the bottom of the auxiliary board is arranged on the top of the stop head. A through hole is formed in the bottom of the stop head.

[0029] Further, a cushion block connected to the sliding rod is arranged on the upper end face of the connecting plate.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0031] The angle adjustment mechanism of the solar panel for a motorhome proposed by the present invention realizes multi-angle adjustment of the solar panel through the collaborative work of the primary adjustment mechanism and the multi-axis adjustment mechanism. This design can adjust the angle of the solar panel in real time according to the change of the sun's position, ensure that it is always perpendicular to the sun's rays, improve the light energy absorption efficiency of the photovoltaic panel, and overcome the problem of low light energy absorption efficiency caused by fixed angles or inflexible adjustment in the prior art. At the same time, the primary adjustment mechanism realizes a large-range adjustment of the overall angle of the solar panel through the cooperation of the first motor, the threaded rod, the push rod and the first cylinder, so that it can still maintain a good working state under different roof inclination angles, and improves the adaptability of the motorhome solar system.

[0032] In the design of the unfolding mechanism, the present invention can automatically complete the unfolding and retracting operations of the solar panel through components such as the second motor, the driving arm, and the driven rod, combined with the linkage unfolding structure of the auxiliary board and the main board, reducing the operation steps of the user and improving the convenience of use. The auxiliary board and the main board can maintain a stable trajectory movement under the guidance of the sliding rod and the drive of the linkage component, ensuring that the solar panel does not shift or shake during the unfolding process, thereby improving the stability of the system. The design of the unfolding mechanism also ensures the planar consistency of the main board and the auxiliary board after unfolding through the plugging and limiting structure, ensuring the maximum working area of the photovoltaic panel and improving the light energy absorption efficiency.

[0033] In the multi-axis adjustment mechanism adopted in the present invention, through the multi-directional adjustment of six second cylinders, precise angle control of the auxiliary plate and the main plate can be achieved. The combination of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism and the light sensor can detect the position change of the sun in real time, and adjust the tilt angle of the top plate by controlling the telescopic movement of the cylinder to ensure that the solar panel is always perpendicular to the sunlight. This design solves the problem of insufficient light energy absorption in the prior art due to the inability of the photovoltaic panel angle to change with the sun's position, and greatly improves the power generation efficiency of the solar panel. Through the automatic adjustment of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism, the present invention not only improves the automation level of the system, but also significantly reduces manual operation and enhances the intelligent level of the RV solar system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the primary adjustment mechanism of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the primary adjustment mechanism of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the unfolding mechanism of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting plate of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the sliding rod of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the linkage component of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0042] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the linkage component of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0043] Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of the auxiliary plate of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of the main plate of the present invention.

[0045] In the drawings, the list of components represented by each reference numeral is as follows:

[0046] 1. Primary adjustment mechanism;

[0047] 11. Fixed rod; 111. Guide rod;

[0048] 12. Positioning rod;

[0049] 13. Flipping plate; 131. Accommodation bin;

[0050] 14. First motor; 15. Threaded rod; 16. Push rod; 161. Pin joint seat; 17. First cylinder;

[0051] 2. Multi-axis adjustment mechanism;

[0052] 21. Substrate; 211. First pin joint seat; 22. Second cylinder; 23. Top plate; 231. Second pin joint seat;

[0053] 3. Deployment mechanism;

[0054] 31. Connecting plate; 311. Second motor; 312. Spacer block;

[0055] 32. Slide rod; 321. Splicing rod; 322. Stop head; 3221. Positioning post; 3222. Through hole;

[0056] 33. Linkage component;

[0057] 331. Positioning disk; 3311. Positioning ring; 3312. Card slot;

[0058] 332. Driving arm; 3321. Positioning tube;

[0059] 333. Driven rod;

[0060] 34. Auxiliary plate;

[0061] 35. Main board; 351. Connecting column; 352. Elastic telescopic tube. Detailed implementation manners

[0062] In order to make the purpose and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be specifically described below in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is only used to describe one or several specific implementation manners of the present invention, and does not strictly limit the specific protection scope claimed by the present invention.

[0063] Refer to Figure 1-11, An angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel on a motorhome, including a primary adjustment mechanism 1 installed on the roof; a multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 is provided at the inclined movable end of the primary adjustment mechanism 1. The multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 can achieve multi-angle adjustment of the solar panel, ensuring that the panel can maintain the best illumination angle under sunlight at different angles, thereby maximizing light energy absorption; an unfolding mechanism 3 is provided at the movable end of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2. The unfolding mechanism 3 is used to unfold the solar panel during use and retract it when not in use to save space and reduce wind resistance, improving the stability and efficiency of the motorhome's driving; the primary adjustment mechanism 1 includes fixed rods 11 symmetrically fixed on the roof. The fixed rods 11 are installed on the roof through a pair of rotatably connected brackets. A turning plate 13 is provided between the fixed rods 11 on both sides. One end of the turning plate 13 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 11, and a receiving chamber 131 is provided at the other end. The receiving chamber 131 is used to accommodate and protect the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2; the other end of the fixed rod 11 is connected to a first motor 14 through a connecting shaft. The first motor 14 is responsible for driving the rotation of the threaded rod 15. The threaded rod 15 passes through the fixed rod 11 and is threadedly connected to the push rod 16. The push rod 16 can slide along the guide rod 111 under the drive of the threaded rod 15, thereby adjusting the angle of the turning plate 13; in addition, the turning plate 13 and the push rod 16 are connected by a first cylinder 17. The first cylinder 17 provides additional adjustment force and can provide more precise control and adjustment functions in the angle adjustment of the solar panel.

[0064] Refer to Figure 3 , A guide rod 111 is installed inside the fixed rod 11. One end of the push rod 16 is sleeved on the guide rod 111 and can slide along the guide rod 111. The guide rod 111 ensures that the push rod 16 can maintain a smooth movement trajectory during the angle adjustment process, avoiding the deviation or shaking of the push rod 16; the push rod 16 and the guide rod 111 are in precise sliding fit, ensuring that the push rod 16 can move smoothly; a pin joint seat 161 is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the middle part of the push rod 16. The pin joint seat 161 provides a fixed point for the push rod 16, further improving the stability of the push rod 16; a positioning rod 12 is also fixedly connected inside the fixed rod 11. One end of the positioning rod 12 is connected to the threaded rod 15 through a rotating shaft. The rotation of the threaded rod 15 drives the push rod 16 along the guide rod 111, achieving precise adjustment between the push rod 16 and the fixed rod 11.

[0065] Refer to Figure 4, the shapes of the substrate 21 and the top plate 23 are both set as triangles. The triangular structure can provide stronger stability and balanced stress during use. There are six second cylinders 22 arranged between the substrate 21 and the top plate 23. The second cylinders 22 are distributed at each corner of the substrate 21 and the top plate 23 and are used to adjust the angle of the top plate 23. Each end of the second cylinder 22 is respectively connected to the substrate 21 and the top plate 23 through a pin joint seat. At the upper end face of each corner of the substrate 21, a first pin joint seat 211 is fixedly connected, and at the lower end face of each corner of the top plate 23, a second pin joint seat 231 is arranged. The first pin joint seat 211 and the second pin joint seat 231 are connected to the second cylinder 22 through a hinged manner, ensuring the stability of the cylinder during operation and providing flexible multi-angle adjustment ability.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 realizes precise control of the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 through six second cylinders 22 to ensure that they are always perpendicular to the sunlight to maximize the light energy absorption efficiency. The core components of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 are the substrate 21, the top plate 23, the second cylinder 22, and each execution component connected thereto.

[0067] First of all, the substrate 21 is fixed inside the accommodation bin 131 to ensure the stability and supporting effect of the entire multi-axis adjustment mechanism. The top plate 23 serves as the direct supporting structure for the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 and conducts multi-angle adjustment control through the six second cylinders 22 between it and the substrate 21. The quantity and distribution of the second cylinders 22 are crucial. Each second cylinder 22 is respectively connected to the corresponding pin joint seats on the substrate 21 and the top plate 23. A second pin joint seat 231 is arranged at each corner of the top plate 23 and is hinged to the other end of the second cylinder 22, enabling the top plate 23 to perform multi-degree-of-freedom movement adjustment.

[0068] During the multi-axis adjustment process, the second cylinders 22 respectively extend and contract their lengths to adjust the tilt angle of the top plate 23 by sensing the position change of the sun in real time. Since the six cylinders are evenly distributed at each corner of the top plate 23, they achieve multi-directional adjustment of the top plate 23 through precise cooperation. Specifically, when the angle of the sunlight changes, the control system will respectively adjust the extension and contraction lengths of the second cylinders 22 according to the detected light illumination angle to change the tilt angle of the top plate 23. In this way, through the coordinated action of the six cylinders, the top plate 23 can tilt in multiple directions, ensuring that the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 mounted thereon are always perpendicular to the sunlight.

[0069] For example, when the sun moves from east to west, the cylinders in the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 will correspondingly adjust the angle of the top plate 23 in the east-west direction. Some cylinders will shorten while others will elongate, causing the top plate 23 to tilt in the east-west direction. Similarly, when the sun gradually rises or sets from the horizon, the cylinders will also adjust the north-south tilt angle of the top plate 23 to ensure that the solar panels maintain the optimal angle with respect to the sunlight.

[0070] In addition, the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 also incorporates light sensors to detect the sun's azimuth in real time. The signals are transmitted to the control module of the cylinders through a feedback system to precisely control the operation of the second cylinder 22. Through this precise multi-axis adjustment mechanism, the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 can always maintain a perpendicular state to the sunlight, ensuring maximum light energy absorption regardless of the sun's azimuth and improving the working efficiency of the solar panels.

[0071] Refer to Figure 5 , the deployment mechanism 3 includes a connecting plate 31 connected to the top plate 23. The connecting plate 31 is fastened to the surface of the top plate 23 by screws to ensure that the deployment mechanism 3 does not shake during deployment and retraction; a sliding rod 32 and a linkage assembly 33 are installed on the upper end surface of the connecting plate 31. The sliding rods 32 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the connecting plate 31 to guide the parallel movement trajectory of the auxiliary plate 34 and ensure that the auxiliary plate 34 can remain stable during deployment and retraction; the linkage assembly 33 is installed in the middle part of the sliding rod 32 to drive the deployment and retraction of the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35; the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 are connected to the linkage assembly 33 and are used for light energy collection. When the panels are deployed, the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 work together to maximize the solar absorption area;

[0072] When it is necessary to deploy the solar panels, the second motor 311 starts and begins to operate. The second motor 311 is connected to the driving arm 332 through the output shaft. As the second motor 311 rotates, the driving arm 332 starts to rotate clockwise. Both ends of the driving arm 332 are respectively connected to the driven rods 333 by hinge means, and one end of the driven rod 333 is fixed to the bottom of the auxiliary plate 34. The clockwise rotation of the driving arm 332 drives the driven rod 333 to move synchronously, causing the auxiliary plate 34 to deploy smoothly outwards. At the same time, the sliding rod 32 limits the movement trajectory of the auxiliary plate 34 to ensure that the auxiliary plate 34 moves in a straight line during deployment and avoids tilting or misalignment.

[0073] As the auxiliary board 34 is gradually unfolded, the sliding rod 32 connected to the bottom of the auxiliary board 34 starts to slide. The sliding rod 32 consists of two spliced rods 321, which are in sliding connection with each other. One end of the spliced rod is fixed with a stop head 322, which ensures that the auxiliary board 34 will not exceed the set unfolding angle during the unfolding process. When the auxiliary board 34 is fully unfolded, the stop head 322 is fixed at the end of the slide rail, restricting the further movement of the auxiliary board 34. At the same time, the planes of the auxiliary board 34 and the main board 35 are kept consistent.

[0074] While the auxiliary board 34 is being unfolded, the rotation of the driving arm 332 also drives the unfolding of the main board 35. The main board 35 is inserted into the positioning tube 3321 of the driving arm 332 through the positioning post 351. As the driving arm 332 rotates, the main board 35 rotates synchronously. When the main board 35 rotates to the predetermined position, the elastic telescopic tube 352 on the main board 35 aligns with the V-shaped clamping groove 3312 on the positioning disk 331, and the elastic telescopic tube 352 automatically snaps into the clamping groove 3312, ensuring that the main board 35 is fixed on the same horizontal plane as the auxiliary board 34 after unfolding, thus forming a complete photovoltaic surface.

[0075] When the main board 35 and the auxiliary board 34 are fully unfolded and on the same horizontal plane, the photovoltaic collection area of the entire solar panel reaches the maximum, enabling full utilization of solar energy resources and improving the light energy absorption efficiency. At the same time, the linkage design of each component during the unfolding process ensures the smooth unfolding of the auxiliary board 34 and the main board 35. Even in complex environments or when the vehicle body shakes, precise unfolding operations can still be achieved.

[0076] Refer to Figure 5-6 , a second motor 311 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting plate 31. The second motor 311 is responsible for driving the operation of the linkage component 33; the linkage component 33 includes a driving arm 332 connected to the output end of the second motor 311. Both ends of the driving arm 332 are rotatably connected with driven rods 333. One end of the driven rod 333 is connected to the driving arm 332 through a rotating shaft, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the auxiliary board 34, ensuring that the auxiliary board 34 can be unfolded or retracted as the driving arm 332 rotates.

[0077] Refer to Figure 8 , a positioning disk 331 is also rotatably connected to the driving arm 332. The positioning disk 331 is installed at the upper end of the driving arm 332 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 31 through a rotating shaft. The positioning disk 331 is used to control the rotation direction and position of the main board 35; the positioning disk 331 and the main board 35 work through rotation cooperation to ensure that the main board 35 and the auxiliary board 34 can be accurately aligned during operation, forming a consistent light collection plane.

[0078] Refer to Figure 9-11, symmetrically and fixedly connected to the lower end face of the main board 35 are connecting columns 351, which are used to cooperate with the positioning tubes 3321 on the driving arms 332 to ensure that the main board 35 can move synchronously with the driving arms 332 during the unfolding process; the positioning tubes 3321 are installed on the upper end face of the driving arms 332 and are used for inserting into the connecting columns 351 to ensure the precise alignment of the main board 35 during unfolding and folding; through this structural design, the main board 35 and the auxiliary board 34 can maintain good synchronism during unfolding and folding, thereby realizing automatic control.

[0079] Refer to Figure 9-11 , fixedly connected to the upper end face of the positioning disk 331 are two positioning rings 3311, which are used to provide the limiting function for the main board 35 and the auxiliary board 34. A clamping groove 3312 is formed on the positioning ring 3311, and the cross-section of the clamping groove 3312 is a V-shaped structure to ensure that the main board 35 can be firmly clamped into a predetermined position during rotation; an elastic telescopic tube 352 is also provided on the lower end face of the main board 35, which can provide additional resilience when the main board 35 rotates to ensure its stability when it is clamped into the clamping groove 3312 of the positioning ring 3311.

[0080] Refer to Figure 7 , symmetrically installed on the upper end face of the connecting plate 31 are sliding rods 32. The sliding rods 32 include two spliced rods 321. One end of the spliced rod 321 is fixedly connected with a stop head 322, which can limit the sliding range of the spliced rod 321 to ensure that the auxiliary board 34 moves smoothly along a set track during unfolding and folding; a positioning column 3221 connected to the bottom of the auxiliary board 34 is provided on the top of the stop head 322, which is used to firmly install the auxiliary board 34 on the spliced rod 321; a through hole 3222 is also formed at the bottom of the stop head 322 for adjusting and installing the spliced rod 321.

[0081] Refer to Figure 6-7 , also provided on the upper end face of the connecting plate 31 is a cushion block 312 connected to the sliding rod 32, which is used to improve the stability of the sliding rod 32 and ensure the smooth operation of the sliding rod 32 during the process of unfolding and folding the auxiliary board 34.

[0082] The working principle of the present invention is as follows:

[0083] When the primary adjustment mechanism 1 performs angle adjustment, the first motor 14 drives the threaded rod 15 installed on its output end to rotate. The threaded rod 15 penetrates through the push rod 16, and the threaded rod 15 and the push rod 16 are in threaded connection. During the rotation of the threaded rod 15, it will drive the push rod 16 to slide along the guide rod 111. As the push rod 16 slides and is pushed by the first cylinder 17, the included angle between the turning plate 13 and the fixed rod 11 will gradually increase;

[0084] When the elevation angle of the turning plate 13 reaches a predetermined value, it is necessary to deploy the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 at this time. The deployment process is as follows: The second motor 311 drives the driving arm 332 to rotate clockwise. As the driving arm 332 rotates clockwise, it will drive the driven rod 333 to move synchronously. During the movement of the driven rod 333, the two auxiliary plates 34 will be pushed towards both ends of the main plate 35. And during the pushing process of the auxiliary plate 34, the slide rod 32 connected to the bottom of the auxiliary plate 34 can limit the movement trajectory of the two auxiliary plates 34, so that the movement trajectory of the auxiliary plate 34 is a straight line;

[0085] During the rotation of the driving arm 332, it also drives the main plate 35 inserted on the driving arm 332 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the main plate 35, when the elastic telescopic tube 352 is caught in the positioning groove 3312, the main plate 35 and the auxiliary plate 34 will be on the same horizontal plane;

[0086] When it is necessary to retract the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35, only need to let the second motor 311 drive the driving arm 332 to rotate counterclockwise;

[0087] During the process of collecting solar energy, when the position of the sun changes, the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 can make the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 always perpendicular to the sun's rays;

[0088] When the multi-axis adjustment mechanism 2 is operating, by controlling the telescopic lengths of the six top plates 23, the angles of the top plates 23 can be adjusted at multiple angles. When the angles of the top plates 23 change, the angles of the auxiliary plate 34 and the main plate 35 can be adjusted at multiple angles, so that they can always be perpendicular to the sunlight.

[0089] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present invention, several improvements and retouches can be made, and these improvements and retouches should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention. The structures, devices, and operation methods not specifically described and explained in the present invention are implemented according to the conventional means in the art without special explanation and limitation.

Claims

1. An angle adjustment mechanism for a solar panel for a motorhome, characterized in that: It includes a primary adjustment mechanism (1) mounted on the roof of the vehicle; The inclined movable end of the primary adjustment mechanism (1) is provided with a multi-axis adjustment mechanism (2); The multi-axis adjustment mechanism (2) is used to adjust the multi-angle photovoltaic panel, and the movable end of the multi-axis adjustment mechanism (2) is provided with an unfolding mechanism (3); The primary adjustment mechanism (1) comprises a fixing rod (11) symmetrically fixed on the roof of the vehicle, one end of the fixing rod (11) is rotatably connected to a flip plate (13), and one end of the flip plate (13) is provided with a storage compartment (131) for storing the multi-axis adjustment mechanism (2); The other end of the fixing rod (11) is provided with a first motor (14) connected to the roof, the output end of the first motor (14) is connected to a threaded rod (15), the inner side of the fixing rod (11) is slidably connected to a push rod (16), the push rod (16) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (15), and a first cylinder (17) is rotatably connected between the flip plate (13) and the push rod (16); The multi-axis adjustment mechanism (2) comprises a base plate (21) fixed inside the accommodating chamber (131), a second cylinder (22) being rotatably connected to the base plate (21), and a top plate (23) being rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the second cylinder (22); The unfolding mechanism (3) is mounted on the top plate (23); The unfolding mechanism (3) comprises a connecting plate (31) connected to the top plate (23); a sliding rod (32) and a linkage assembly (33) are arranged on the upper end surface of the connecting plate (31); the sliding rod (32) is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the linkage assembly (33); and a sub-board (34) and a main board (35) for collecting light energy are connected to the linkage assembly (33); A second motor (311) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (31); The linkage assembly (33) comprises a driving arm (332) connected to the output end of the second motor (311), both ends of the driving arm (332) are rotatably connected to a driven rod (333), and the driven rod (333) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the sub-plate (34) with its movable end.

2. The angle adjustment mechanism of a solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing rod (11) is arranged inside the fixing rod (11), one end of the push rod (16) is sleeved on the guide rod (111), and the push rod (16) and the guide rod (111) slide with each other; The middle upper end surface of the push rod (16) is fixedly connected with a pin connection seat (161); A positioning rod (12) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fixing rod (11), and the positioning rod (12) is rotatably connected to one end of the threaded rod (15).

3. The angle adjustment mechanism of a solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shapes of the base plate (21) and the top plate (23) are both set to be triangular, and the number of the second cylinders (22) located between the base plate (21) and the top plate (23) is set to be six; The upper end surface of each corner of the base plate (21) is fixedly connected with a first pin connection seat (211); The lower end surface of each corner of the top plate (23) is provided with a second pin connection seat (231); The two ends of the second cylinder (22) are rotatably connected to the second pin connection seat (231) and the first pin connection seat (211) respectively.

4. The angle adjustment mechanism of a solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning disk (331) is rotatably connected to the driving arm (332), the positioning disk (331) is connected to the connecting plate (31), and the positioning disk (331) and the main board (35) are rotatable with each other.

5. The angle adjustment mechanism of the solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the main board (35) is symmetrically fixedly connected with a connecting column (351), the upper end surface of the driving arm (332) is provided with a positioning tube (3321) corresponding to the connecting column (351), and the connecting column (351) is inserted into the positioning tube (3321).

6. The angle adjustment mechanism of the solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the positioning plate (331) is fixedly connected with a positioning ring (3311), and the number of the positioning rings (3311) is set to two. A positioning groove (3312) is provided on the positioning ring (3311), and the cross section of the positioning groove (3312) is set to be V-shaped; The lower end surface of the main board (35) is provided with an elastic telescopic tube (352); When the main board (35) rotates, the telescopic end of the elastic telescopic tube (352) abuts against the top of the positioning ring (3311).

7. The angle adjustment mechanism of a solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sliding rod (32) is symmetrically arranged on the upper end surface of the connecting plate (31), and the sliding rod (32) includes two mutually slidable splicing rods (321), one end of the splicing rod (321) is fixedly connected to a stopper (322), a positioning column (3221) connected to the bottom of the sub-plate (34) is arranged on the top of the stopper (322), and a through hole (3222) is opened at the bottom of the stopper (322).

8. The angle adjustment mechanism of the solar panel for a motorhome according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the connecting plate (31) is provided with a cushion block (312) connected to the sliding rod (32).

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