Flexible support assembly and installation method thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a flexible bracket assembly comprising: a mounting bracket comprising a bracket body (4) comprising a first void portion (26); the pressing plate (5) comprises a second vacancy part (32), and the second vacancy part (32) is embedded into the first vacancy part (26), so that the first vacancy part (26) and the second vacancy part (32) form a cavity matched with the cross section of a flexible part (6); the photovoltaic module (8) leans against the bracket main body (4); and the bracket main body (4), the pressing plate (5) and the photovoltaic module (8) are connected together through a fastener (7). According to the flexible support assembly, pressing plate installation and bolt hole installation are adopted at the same time, and therefore the installation reliability is greatly improved. In addition, according to the technical scheme, the structure is simple, high-strength installation is achieved through the thin wall thickness, and cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment, and in particular to a flexible support assembly and a method for installing the flexible support assembly. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the market demand for flexible brackets has been strong, especially in projects with steep mountain slopes and projects combining photovoltaics with other industries. Flexible brackets can effectively meet the needs of high clearance and reduced pile foundations. The application of flexible brackets makes it possible to build projects that were originally impossible, such as projects above highways and in mountainous areas with steep slopes.

[0003] However, in the prior art, flexible stents are usually complex and bulky in structure, high in cost and low in reliability. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a flexible bracket assembly and an installation method.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a flexible bracket assembly, comprising: a mounting bracket, comprising a bracket body (4), comprising a first missing portion (26); and a pressure plate (5), comprising a second missing portion (32), wherein the second missing portion (32) is embedded in the first missing portion (26), so that the first missing portion (26) and the second missing portion (32) form a cavity that matches the cross-section of a flexible member (6); a photovoltaic component (8), which is placed on the bracket body (4); the bracket body (4), the pressure plate (5), and the photovoltaic component (8) are connected together by a fastener (7).

[0006] In some embodiments, the flexible support assembly further comprises: a pressing member (2) which presses the photovoltaic assembly (8);

[0007] The support body (4), the pressing plate (5), the photovoltaic assembly (8), and the pressing piece (2) are connected together via a fastener (7).

[0008] In some embodiments, the fastener (7) is a U-shaped bolt (11), and the U-shaped bolt (11) passes through the bracket body (4), the pressure plate (5) and the pressure piece (2), thereby connecting the bracket body (4), the pressure plate (5) and the pressure piece (2) together.

[0009] In some embodiments, the number of the photovoltaic components (8) is two; the cross-section of the pressing piece (2) is U-shaped, and the pressing piece (2) includes a base (53), side walls (52) extending from both sides of the base (53), and a flange portion (51) extending from the side wall (52), wherein the flange portion (51) abuts against the supporting portion (43) of the photovoltaic component (8), and a hole for the U-shaped bolt (11) to pass through is formed in the base (53).

[0010] In some embodiments, the bracket body (4) also includes a mounting portion (29) extending from a wall portion (27) forming the first vacant portion (26), a mounting hole (28) for the fastener (7) to pass through is formed in the mounting portion (29), a support portion (30) is formed on the wall portion (27), and a cross-section of the support portion (30) is in the shape of a hollow rectangle; the flexible bracket assembly also includes: a pressing piece (2) that presses the photovoltaic assembly (8); the bracket body (4) and the pressing piece (2) are connected together by a fastener (3).

[0011] In some embodiments, the number of the photovoltaic components (8) is two, and the photovoltaic components (8) include a supporting portion (43), a main body (41) and a flange portion (42), wherein the supporting portion (43) supports the pressing piece (2), the supporting portion (43) is connected to the main body (41) through a side wall (44), a slot is formed between the supporting portion (43) and the main body (41), the cross section of the main body (41) is a hollow rectangle, and a fastener is provided in the flange portion (42). (9) through which the pressing piece (2) passes; the cross-section of the pressing piece (2) is U-shaped, and the pressing piece (2) includes a base (53), side walls (52) extending from both sides of the base (53), and a flange portion (51) extending from the side wall (52), wherein the flange portion (51) abuts against the supporting portion (43) of the photovoltaic component (8), and a hole for the fastener (3) to pass through is formed in the base (53), and the fastener (3) connects the bracket body (4) and the pressing piece (2) together.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bracket body (4) also includes a mounting portion (29) extending from a wall portion (27) forming the first vacant portion (26), a mounting hole (28) for the fastener (7) to pass through is formed in the mounting portion (29), a supporting portion (30) is formed on the wall portion (27), and a cross-section of the supporting portion (30) is in the shape of a hollow rectangle; the bracket body (4) and the photovoltaic module (8) are connected together by a fastener (9).

[0013] In some embodiments, the number of the photovoltaic components (8) is two, and the photovoltaic components (8) include a supporting portion (43), a main body (41) and a flange portion (42). The supporting portion (43) supports the pressing piece (2), and the supporting portion (43) is connected to the main body (41) through a side wall (44). A slot is formed between the supporting portion (43) and the main body (41). The cross-section of the main body (41) is a hollow rectangle, and a hole for the fastener (9) to pass through is provided in the flange portion (42).

[0014] In some embodiments, the number of the photovoltaic component (8) is one, and a hole for the fastener (9) to pass through is formed on the lower wall (47) of the photovoltaic component (8).

[0015] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for installing a flexible bracket assembly, wherein the flexible bracket assembly is the flexible bracket assembly described in the first aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and the installation method comprises: connecting a bracket body (4) and a photovoltaic assembly (8) together with a fastener (7); placing the connected bracket body (4) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) on a flexible member (6), and installing a pressure plate (5); and locking the fastener (7).

[0016] In some embodiments, the installation method includes: connecting the bracket body (4), the pressing piece (2) and the photovoltaic module (8) together with a U-shaped bolt (11), and locking the nut (50) that cooperates with the U-shaped bolt (11); and placing the connected bracket body (4), the pressing piece (2) and the photovoltaic module (8) on the flexible member (6), installing the pressure plate (5), and locking another nut (51) that cooperates with the U-shaped bolt (11).

[0017] In some embodiments, the installation method further comprises: before placing the support body (4), the pressing member (2) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) on the flexible member (6), connecting the support body (4) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) together with a fastener.

[0018] In some embodiments, the installation method includes: installing the fastener (3) into the bracket body (4), placing the bracket body (4) on the flexible member (6); installing the pressure plate (5), screwing on the fastener (7) and leaving a certain gap; and placing the photovoltaic component (8) and the pressure piece (2) on the bracket body (4), inserting the fastener (3, 9) into the installation holes of the photovoltaic component (8) and the pressure piece (2), and tightening the nut that matches the fastener (3, 9).

[0019] In some embodiments, the installation method includes: installing the fastener (9) into the bracket body (4), placing the bracket body (4) on the flexible member (6); placing the photovoltaic assembly (8) on the bracket body (4), tightening the nut that cooperates with the fastener (9); and installing the pressure plate (5) and tightening the fastener (7).

[0020] In some embodiments, the installation method includes: installing the fastener (9) into the bracket body (4), placing the photovoltaic module (8) on the bracket body (4), and tightening the nut that matches the fastener (9); placing the bracket body (4) on the flexible member (6), installing the pressure plate (5), and tightening the fastener (7).

[0021] In some embodiments, the installation method further comprises: before placing the support body (4) on the flexible member (6), installing a sliding sleeve (14) inside the support body (4).

[0022] The mounting bracket disclosed in the present invention adopts both the pressure plate mounting and the bolt hole mounting, thus greatly improving the reliability of the mounting. In addition, the technical solution disclosed in the present invention has a simple structure, realizes high-strength mounting through a relatively thin wall thickness, and has a low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a flexible bracket assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of another flexible bracket assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of the flexible stent assembly shown;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 a transverse cross-sectional view of the flexible stent assembly shown;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 , Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket in the flexible bracket assembly shown;

[0028] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of another flexible bracket assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of another flexible bracket assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A transverse cross-sectional view of the flexible stent assembly shown;

[0031] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 The installation diagram of the flexible bracket assembly shown;

[0032] Fig.10 is a structural schematic diagram of another flexible bracket assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Fig.11 is a structural schematic diagram of another flexible bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Fig.12 is a structural schematic diagram of a sliding sleeve in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Fig.13 It is a schematic flow chart of a method for installing a flexible bracket assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present disclosure, the technical solution of the present disclosure is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Example embodiments will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the example embodiments may be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the present disclosure thorough and complete and to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the scope of the present disclosure.

[0038] In the absence of conflict, the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the various features therein may be combined with each other.

[0039] As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] The terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "made of" are used in this specification, the presence of the features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components is specified, but the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof is not excluded.

[0041] The embodiments described herein may be described with reference to plan views and / or cross-sectional views by means of idealized schematic diagrams of the present disclosure. Therefore, the example illustrations may be modified according to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Therefore, the embodiments are not limited to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but include modifications of the configurations formed based on the manufacturing process. Therefore, the regions illustrated in the accompanying drawings have schematic properties, and the shapes of the regions shown in the figures illustrate the specific shapes of the regions of the elements, but are not intended to be limiting.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. It will also be understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0043] The present disclosure provides a mounting bracket, comprising: a bracket body, which includes a first vacant portion; and a pressure plate, which includes a second vacant portion, the bracket body and the pressure plate are connected by fasteners, so that the first vacant portion and the second vacant portion form a cavity that matches the cross-section of the flexible member.

[0044] In the mounting bracket, the bracket body also includes a mounting portion extending from the wall portion forming the first vacant portion, a mounting hole for the fastener to pass through is formed in the mounting portion, and a supporting portion is formed on the wall portion, and the cross-section of the supporting portion is a hollow rectangular shape.

[0045] In the mounting bracket, the pressure plate also includes a main body and mounting parts extending from both sides of the main body, and bolt holes for the fasteners to pass through are formed in the mounting parts. The cross-section of the main body is a hollow rectangular shape to form a cavity, and the upper surface of the main body forms the second vacant part.

[0046] In the mounting bracket, the bracket body and the pressing plate are both metal extrusion parts.

[0047] In the mounting bracket, the bracket body and the pressing plate are both made of aluminum alloy.

[0048] In the mounting bracket, the bracket body and the pressing plate are both injection-molded parts.

[0049] In the mounting bracket, a partition for fixing a bolt head is formed in the hollow rectangle of the support portion.

[0050] The disclosed embodiment also provides a flexible bracket assembly, comprising: the flexible bracket; a photovoltaic assembly, which is placed on the bracket body; and a pressing piece, which presses the photovoltaic assembly, wherein the fastener is a U-shaped bolt, and the U-shaped bolt passes through the bracket body, the pressure plate and the pressing piece, thereby connecting the bracket body, the pressure plate and the pressing piece together.

[0051] In the flexible bracket assembly, the number of photovoltaic components is two, and the photovoltaic component includes a supporting part, a main body and a flange part. The supporting part supports the pressure piece, and the supporting part is connected to the main body through a side wall. A slot is formed between the supporting part and the main body, and the cross-section of the main body is a hollow rectangle.

[0052] In the flexible support assembly, ribs are formed on the inner wall of the hollow inner cavity of the main body and on the lower surface of the support portion, and the ribs are used to increase the strength and rigidity of the photovoltaic assembly.

[0053] In the flexible bracket assembly, the cross-section of the pressing piece is U-shaped, and the pressing piece includes a base, side walls extending from both sides of the base, and a flange portion extending from the side wall, the flange portion rests on the supporting portion of the photovoltaic assembly, and a hole for the U-shaped bolt to pass through is formed in the base.

[0054] The disclosed embodiment also provides a flexible bracket assembly, comprising: the mounting bracket; a photovoltaic assembly, which is placed on the bracket body; and a pressing piece, which presses the photovoltaic assembly, and the bracket body and the pressing piece are connected together by fasteners.

[0055] In the flexible bracket assembly, the number of photovoltaic components is two, and the photovoltaic component includes a supporting part, a main body part and a flange part. The supporting part supports the pressure piece, and the supporting part is connected to the main body part through a side wall. A slot is formed between the supporting part and the main body part. The cross-section of the main body part is a hollow rectangle, and a hole for a fastener to pass through is provided in the flange part.

[0056] In the flexible support assembly, ribs are formed on the inner wall of the hollow inner cavity of the main body and on the lower surface of the support portion, and the ribs are used to increase the strength and rigidity of the photovoltaic assembly.

[0057] In the flexible bracket assembly, the cross-section of the pressing piece is U-shaped, and the pressing piece includes a base, side walls extending from both sides of the base, and a flange portion extending from the side wall, the flange portion abuts against the supporting portion of the photovoltaic assembly, and a hole for the fastener to pass through is formed in the base, and the fastener connects the bracket body and the pressing piece together.

[0058] The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a flexible bracket assembly, comprising: the above-mentioned mounting bracket; a photovoltaic assembly, which is placed on the bracket body, and the bracket body and the photovoltaic assembly are connected together by fasteners.

[0059] In the flexible bracket assembly, the number of photovoltaic components is two, and the photovoltaic component includes a supporting part, a main body part and a flange part. The supporting part supports the pressure piece, and the supporting part is connected to the main body part through a side wall. A slot is formed between the supporting part and the main body part. The cross-section of the main body part is a hollow rectangle, and a hole for the fastener to pass through is provided in the flange part.

[0060] In the flexible support assembly, ribs are formed on the inner wall of the hollow inner cavity of the main body and on the lower surface of the support portion, and the ribs are used to increase the strength and rigidity of the photovoltaic assembly.

[0061] In the flexible support assembly, the number of the photovoltaic assembly is one, and a hole for the fastener to pass through is formed on the lower wall of the photovoltaic assembly.

[0062] The disclosed embodiment also provides a method for installing a flexible bracket assembly, comprising the following steps: connecting the bracket body, the pressure piece and the photovoltaic assembly together with the U-shaped bolt, and locking the nut that cooperates with the U-shaped bolt; and placing the connected bracket body, the pressure piece and the photovoltaic assembly on the flexible member, installing the pressure plate, and locking the nut that cooperates with the U-shaped bolt.

[0063] The method further comprises: before placing the support body, the pressing member and the photovoltaic assembly on the flexible member, connecting the support body and the photovoltaic assembly together with a fastener.

[0064] The disclosed embodiment also provides a method for installing a flexible bracket assembly, comprising the following steps: installing the fastener into the bracket body and placing the bracket body on the flexible member; installing the pressure plate, screwing on the fastener and leaving a certain gap; and placing the photovoltaic component and the pressure member on the bracket body, inserting the fastener (3, 9) into the mounting holes of the photovoltaic component and the pressure member, and tightening the nut that matches the fastener (3, 9).

[0065] The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a method for installing a flexible bracket assembly, comprising the following steps: installing the fastener into the bracket body and placing the bracket body on the flexible member; placing the photovoltaic assembly on the bracket body and tightening a nut that cooperates with the fastener; and installing the pressure plate and tightening the fastener.

[0066] The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a method for installing a flexible bracket assembly, comprising the following steps: installing the fastener into the bracket body, placing the photovoltaic assembly on the bracket body, and tightening a nut that cooperates with the fastener; placing the bracket body on the flexible member, installing the pressure plate, and tightening the fastener.

[0067] The method further comprises: before placing the bracket body on the flexible member, installing a sliding sleeve inside the bracket body.

[0068] Embodiment 1

[0069] Figures 1 to 5 A flexible bracket assembly according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein: Figure 1 and Figure 2 are two variations of a flexible stent; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of the flexible support assembly shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 a transverse cross-sectional view of the flexible stent assembly shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 , Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the mounting bracket in the flexible bracket assembly shown.

[0070] The mounting bracket is a bracket used to support the flexible member, such as a cable, a soft hanger, a wire rope, etc. In the present disclosure, a wire rope will be used as an example of a flexible member, but this is exemplary rather than restrictive and does not limit the scope of application of the present application.

[0071] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the flexible bracket assembly is installed on the steel wire rope 6, and serves as a bracket to support photovoltaic panels, etc., so that photovoltaic panels, etc. can be installed on the steel wire rope 6 via the flexible bracket assembly. The flexible bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket and a photovoltaic assembly 8, wherein the mounting bracket includes a bracket body and a pressure plate. In this embodiment, the two are connected by bolts 7 and together form a cavity for the steel wire rope 6 to pass through. Specifically, the bracket body 4 has a portion that cooperates with the steel wire rope 6, so that it is installed on the steel wire rope 6. In addition, the pressure plate 5 is fixed to the bracket body 4 by bolts 7, and the steel wire rope 6 is placed between the bracket body 4 and the pressure plate 5. By adjusting the bolt 7, the tightness of the bracket body 4 and the pressure plate 5 relative to the steel wire rope 6 can be adjusted. When the bolt 7 is tightened, the bracket body 4 and the pressure plate 5 are fixed relative to the steel wire rope 6 and cannot move relative to each other. When the bolt 7 is loosened, the bracket body 4 and the pressure plate 5 are movable relative to the steel wire rope 6 and can move relative to each other.

[0072] In the flexible support assembly, the photovoltaic assembly 8 is placed on the support body 4, the pressing piece 2 presses the photovoltaic assembly 8, and the pressing piece 2 and the support body 4 are connected together by bolts 3. Optionally, the photovoltaic assembly 8 and the support body 4 are connected together by bolts 9.

[0073] The extension direction of the steel wire rope 6 is called the longitudinal direction X, and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X is called the transverse direction Y. In this embodiment, the photovoltaic assembly 8 extends in the transverse direction. In other embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 8 may extend in the same direction as the extension direction of the steel wire rope 6 (i.e., the longitudinal direction X). Optionally, the extension direction of the photovoltaic assembly 8 may form an angle with the extension direction of the steel wire rope 6 (i.e., the longitudinal direction X).

[0074] In this embodiment, the flexible support assembly includes two photovoltaic assemblies 8, and the photovoltaic assembly 8 is in the form of a long frame. Specifically, the photovoltaic assembly 8 includes a support portion 43, a main body 41 and a flange portion 42. The upper surface of the support portion 43 supports the lower surface of the flange portion 51 of the pressing piece 2. The support portion 43 is connected to the main body 41 through a side wall 44. A card slot is formed between the support portion 43 and the main body 41, which can be used to install other components. The cross section of the main body 41 is a roughly hollow rectangle, and a rib 45 is formed on the inner wall of the hollow inner cavity and on the lower surface of the support portion 43, and the rib 45 is used to increase the strength and rigidity of the photovoltaic assembly 8. A bolt hole for the bolt 9 to pass through is provided in the flange portion 42. The bolt head of the bolt 9 abuts against the bolt head fixing portion 24 of the bracket body 4, and the bolt 9 passes through the mounting bolt hole 21 of the bracket body 4 to connect the bracket body 4 with the photovoltaic assembly 8.

[0075] The hollow inner cavity is provided to reduce weight. In other embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 8 may also be a solid component.

[0076] In this embodiment, the photovoltaic assembly 8 is an aluminum alloy extrusion, and the number is two. However, the number, material and manufacturing process of the photovoltaic assembly 8 are not limited. In other embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 8 can be more than two, for example, three, four or more. In other embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 8 can be plastic, steel or other alloys. In other embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 8 can be made by injection molding, machining, casting, stamping and other processes.

[0077] In this embodiment, the cross section of the main body 41 is a substantially hollow rectangle. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the cross section of the photovoltaic assembly 8 may be other shapes, such as a truncated circle, a semicircle, a truncated ellipse, or a square.

[0078] In this embodiment, the photovoltaic component 8 is an elongated piece extending in the transverse direction. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the photovoltaic component 8 may be a block-shaped piece, such as a circular block, a rectangular block, or a square block.

[0079] The pressing piece 2 is an elongated piece with a substantially U-shaped cross section and extending in the transverse direction. Specifically, the pressing piece 2 includes a base 53, side walls 52 extending from both sides of the base 53, and a flange portion 51 extending from the side wall 52. The flange portion 51 of the pressing piece 2 abuts against the support portion 43 of the photovoltaic assembly 8. Bolt holes for the bolts 3 to pass through are formed in the base 53, and the bolts 3 connect the bracket body 4 and the pressing piece 2 together.

[0080] In this embodiment, the pressing piece 2 is an aluminum alloy extrusion. However, the material and manufacturing process of the pressing piece 2 are not limited. In other embodiments, the pressing piece 2 can be plastic, steel or other alloys. In other embodiments, the pressing piece 2 can be made by injection molding, machining, casting, stamping and other processes.

[0081] In this embodiment, the cross section of the pressing piece 2 is substantially U-shaped, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the cross section of the pressing piece 2 may be in other shapes, such as a flat plate, an arc shape with flanges on both sides, an arc shape with a flat bottom, or an arc shape with a flat top, etc. Those skilled in the art may conceive of pressing pieces of other shapes without departing from the scope of protection of the present application.

[0082] Bolts 3, 7 and 9 are examples of fasteners and may include other types of fastening devices known to those skilled in the art. Bolt 9 is preferred but not required. Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, bolts 9 are used. Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, no bolts 9 are used.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, the bracket body 4 has a vacant portion 26 for accommodating the steel wire rope 6. In this embodiment, the cross section of the vacant portion 26 is a part of a circle, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the cross section of the vacant portion 26 is mainly determined by the cross-sectional shape of the steel wire rope 6. In other embodiments, the cross section of the vacant portion 26 can be other shapes, such as semicircular, nearly circular, semi-elliptical, arc-shaped, etc.

[0084] The bracket body 4 further includes a mounting portion 29 extending from the wall portion 27 forming the cutout portion 26 , and a pressure plate mounting hole 28 through which the bolt 7 passes is formed in the mounting portion 29 .

[0085] A support portion 30 is formed on the wall portion 27, and the support portion has a flat support surface 23 for supporting the flange portion 42 of the photovoltaic module 8. The cross section of the support portion 30 is roughly in the shape of a hollow rectangle, and a bolt head fixing portion 24 in the form of a partition is formed in the hollow rectangle, and the head of the bolt 3 abuts on the bolt head fixing portion 24. A mounting bolt hole 21 and a pressure piece mounting hole 22 are formed on the support surface 23, wherein the pressure piece mounting hole 22 is for the bolt 3 to pass through, and the mounting bolt hole 21 is for the bolt for installing other parts such as the photovoltaic module 8 to pass through.

[0086] The pressing plate 5 includes a main body 31 and mounting parts 34 extending from both sides of the main body. The mounting part 34 of the pressing plate 5 abuts against the mounting part 29 of the bracket main body 4, so that the pressing plate mounting surface 25 of the bracket main body 4 is close to the supporting surface 35 of the pressing plate 5, and the pressing plate mounting hole 28 in the mounting part 29 is aligned with the pressing plate bolt hole 37 in the mounting part 34 for the bolt 7 to pass through. The cross section of the main body 31 is a generally hollow rectangular shape, that is, a cavity 39 is formed in the main body 31 to reduce the weight of the bracket. The main body 31 includes a matching surface 38 formed on its upper surface to match the shape of the wire rope. That is, the matching surface 38 of the pressing plate 5 forms a vacant part 32, and the vacant part 26 of the bracket main body 4 and the vacant part 32 of the pressing plate 5 form a cavity that matches the cross-sectional profile of the wire rope 6. Optionally, anti-slip grooves are formed on the matching surface 38 to increase the contact area between the pressing plate 5 and the wire rope 6 to prevent the assembly from sliding on the wire rope 6.

[0087] In this embodiment, the cross section of the main body 31 is a substantially hollow rectangle, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the cross section of the main body 31 may be other shapes, such as nearly circular, truncated circular, semicircular, truncated elliptical or square.

[0088] In this embodiment, the pressing plate 5 is an aluminum alloy extrusion. However, the material and manufacturing process of the pressing plate 5 are not limited. In other embodiments, the pressing plate 5 can be plastic, steel or other alloys. In other embodiments, the pressing plate 5 can be made by injection molding, machining, casting, stamping and other processes.

[0089] In this embodiment, the specific process of installing the flexible bracket assembly is as follows:

[0090] First install the bolt 3 or the bolts 3 and 9 into the bracket body 4, then clamp the bracket body 4 onto the wire rope 6, install the pressure plate 5, screw on the bolt 7 and the matching nut, but be careful not to tighten them, leave a certain gap, put the photovoltaic module 8 on the support surface 23 of the bracket body 4, pay attention to inserting the bolts 3 and 9 into the installation holes of the photovoltaic module 8, tighten the nuts that match the bolts 3 and 9, and the flexible bracket assembly is installed. After installing a component, push it forward along the wire rope 6, and then continue to install the second component according to the above process, and then press the pressure piece 2. Repeat this process to complete the installation of the entire system.

[0091] Embodiment 2

[0092] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible bracket assembly according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] In this embodiment, the flexible bracket assembly includes a U-shaped bolt 11, which has two nuts 111 and a nut 112. The U-shaped bolt 11 passes through the pressure plate 5, the bracket body 4 and the pressure piece 2, thereby connecting the pressure plate 5, the bracket body 4 and the pressure piece 2 together. The bracket body 4 is similar to the bracket body 4 in the first embodiment, except that it also includes an extension portion 12 extending from the support portion 30 to both sides. A bolt hole for the U-shaped bolt 11 to pass through is formed in the extension portion 12. Optionally, a bolt hole aligned with the bolt hole in the flange portion 42 of the photovoltaic component 8 is also formed in the extension portion 12 for the bolt 15 to pass through, and the bolt 15 connects the bracket body 4 and the photovoltaic component 8 together.

[0094] In this embodiment, the bracket body 4 does not include the bolt head fixing portion 24 , but a partition rib 13 for reinforcement may be provided in the hollow rectangle of the support portion 30 of the bracket body 4 .

[0095] Optionally, during installation of the flexible support assembly, a method such as Fig.12 The sliding sleeve 14 shown includes a cylindrical portion 16 with an opening and a flange portion 17 .

[0096] In this embodiment, the specific process of installing the flexible bracket assembly is as follows:

[0097] First, use the U-bolt 11 to connect the bracket body 4, the pressure piece 2 and the photovoltaic module 8 together, and use a ratchet wrench, for example, to tighten the first nut 111 that matches the U-bolt 11. Optionally, use bolts 15 to connect the bracket body 4 and the photovoltaic module 8 together. Install the sliding sleeve 14 inside the bracket body 4, and then place the entire assembly on the wire rope 6. After pushing the entire assembly to the specified position with the help of the sliding sleeve 14, remove the sliding sleeve 14, install the pressure plate 5, and tighten the second nut 112 that matches the U-bolt 11, and the flexible bracket assembly is installed. After installing one assembly, continue to install the second assembly according to the above process, and repeat the process to complete the installation of the entire system.

[0098] Embodiment 3

[0099] Figures 7 to 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible bracket assembly according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0100] In this embodiment, if Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the flexible bracket assembly includes a U-shaped bolt 11, and the U-shaped bolt has a nut. The U-shaped bolt 11 passes through the pressure plate 5 and the pressure piece 2, thereby connecting the pressure plate 5, the bracket body 4 and the pressure piece 2 together. The bracket body 4 is similar to the bracket body 4 in the first embodiment, except that it also includes an extension portion 12 extending from the support portion 30 to both sides. A bolt hole for the U-shaped bolt 11 to pass through is formed in the extension portion 12. Optionally, a bolt hole aligned with the bolt hole in the flange portion 42 of the photovoltaic component 8 is also formed in the extension portion 12, for the bolt 15 to pass through, and the bolt 15 connects the bracket body 4 and the photovoltaic component 8 together.

[0101] In this embodiment, the support portion 30 of the bracket body 4 does not include a hollow rectangle.

[0102] Optionally, during installation of the flexible support assembly, a method such as Fig.12 The sliding sleeve 14 shown includes a cylindrical portion 16 with an opening and a flange portion 17 .

[0103] In this embodiment, the specific process of installing the flexible bracket assembly is as follows:

[0104] like Fig. 9As shown, the bracket body 4, the pressing piece 2 and the photovoltaic module 8 are first connected together with the U-shaped bolt 11. Optionally, the bracket body 4 and the photovoltaic module 8 are connected together with the bolt 15. The sliding sleeve 14 is installed inside the bracket body 4, and then the entire assembly is placed on the wire rope 6. After the entire assembly is pushed to the specified position with the help of the sliding sleeve 14, the sliding sleeve 14 is removed, the pressing plate 5 is installed, and the nut matched with the U-shaped bolt 11 is locked, and the installation of the flexible bracket assembly is completed. After installing one assembly, continue to install the second assembly according to the above process, and repeat the process to complete the installation of the entire system.

[0105] Embodiment 4

[0106] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible bracket assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0107] In this embodiment, the flexible support assembly does not include a press member, but similarly to the first embodiment, includes two or more photovoltaic assemblies 8. The support body 4 and the photovoltaic assemblies 8 are connected together via bolts 9.

[0108] In this embodiment, the specific process of installing the flexible bracket assembly is as follows:

[0109] First, install the bolt 9 in the bracket body 4, and insert the bracket body 4 into the wire rope 6. Install the photovoltaic module 8 on the bracket body 4, and tighten the nut that matches the bolt 9 with a ratchet wrench, for example. Install the pressure plate 5, tighten the bolt 7, and the flexible bracket assembly is installed. After installing one component, push it forward along the wire rope 6, and then continue to install the second component according to the above process, and repeat the process to complete the installation of the entire system.

[0110] Embodiment 5

[0111] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flexible bracket assembly according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0112] In this embodiment, the flexible support assembly does not include a press member and includes only one photovoltaic assembly 8 .

[0113] The cross section of the photovoltaic assembly 8 is in the shape of a “]” or “I”. A hole for the bolt 9 to pass through is formed on the lower wall 47 . The bolt 9 connects the bracket body 4 and the photovoltaic assembly 8 together.

[0114] In this embodiment, the specific process of installing the flexible bracket assembly is as follows:

[0115] First, install the bolt 9 into the bracket body 4, use, for example, an electric tool to connect the photovoltaic module 8 to the bracket body 4, then clamp the bracket body 4 onto the wire rope 6, install the pressure plate 5, screw on the bolt 7 and the nut, and the flexible bracket assembly is installed. After installing one assembly, push it forward along the wire rope 6 with or without the sliding sleeve, and then continue to install the second assembly according to the above process. Repeat this process to complete the installation of the entire system.

[0116] Embodiment 6

[0117] Fig.13 It is a flow chart of the installation method of the flexible bracket assembly according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0118] In the sixth embodiment, the flexible bracket assembly is any one of the flexible bracket assemblies described in the first to fifth embodiments, and the installation method includes:

[0119] S1. Connecting the support body (4) and the photovoltaic module (8) together using a fastener (7);

[0120] S2, placing the bracket body (4) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) connected together on the flexible member (6), and installing the pressing plate (5);

[0121] S3, locking the fastener (7).

[0122] The specific installation method of any one of the flexible bracket components described in Examples 1 to 5 has been described in Examples 1 to 5, and will not be repeated here. The advantages of the disclosed solution over the prior art solution are that the disclosed solution uses both pressure plate installation and bolt hole installation, thereby greatly improving the reliability of component installation. In addition, the disclosed technical solution has a simple structure, achieves high-strength installation through thinner wall thickness, and is low-cost.

[0123] Example embodiments have been disclosed herein, and although specific terms are employed, they are used and should be interpreted only in a general illustrative sense and not for limiting purposes. In some instances, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise expressly noted, features, characteristics, and / or elements described in conjunction with a particular embodiment may be used alone or in combination with features, characteristics, and / or elements described in conjunction with other embodiments. Therefore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flexible bracket assembly, characterized in that: include: A mounting bracket, comprising a bracket body (4), which comprises a first vacant portion (26); and a pressing plate (5), comprising a second vacant portion (32), wherein the second vacant portion (32) is embedded in the first vacant portion (26), so that the first vacant portion (26) and the second vacant portion (32) form a cavity that matches the cross section of the flexible member (6); A photovoltaic assembly (8) placed against the support body (4); The support body (4), the pressing plate (5), and the photovoltaic assembly (8) are connected together via a fastener (7).

2. The flexible bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible support assembly also includes: A pressing member (2) for pressing the photovoltaic module (8); The support body (4), the pressing plate (5), the photovoltaic assembly (8), and the pressing piece (2) are connected together via a fastener (7).

3. The flexible bracket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fastener (7) is a U-shaped bolt (11), and the U-shaped bolt (11) passes through the bracket body (4), the pressure plate (5) and the pressure piece (2), thereby connecting the bracket body (4), the pressure plate (5) and the pressure piece (2) together.

4. The flexible bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the photovoltaic components (8) is two; the cross-section of the pressing piece (2) is U-shaped, and the pressing piece (2) comprises a base (53), side walls (52) extending from both sides of the base (53), and a flange portion (51) extending from the side wall (52), wherein the flange portion (51) abuts against the supporting portion (43) of the photovoltaic component (8), and a hole for the U-shaped bolt (11) to pass through is formed in the base (53).

5. The flexible bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket body (4) further comprises a mounting portion (29) extending from a wall portion (27) forming the first vacant portion (26), a mounting hole (28) for the fastener (7) to pass through is formed in the mounting portion (29), a supporting portion (30) is formed on the wall portion (27), and a cross section of the supporting portion (30) is in the shape of a hollow rectangle; The flexible support assembly also includes: A pressing member (2) for pressing the photovoltaic module (8); The support body (4) and the pressing piece (2) are connected together via a fastener (3).

6. The flexible bracket assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the photovoltaic assemblies (8) is two, and the photovoltaic assemblies (8) include a supporting portion (43), a main body (41) and a flange portion (42); the supporting portion (43) supports the pressing piece (2); the supporting portion (43) is connected to the main body (41) via a side wall (44); a slot is formed between the supporting portion (43) and the main body (41); the cross section of the main body (41) is a hollow rectangle; a hole for a fastener (9) to pass through is provided in the flange portion (42); The cross section of the pressing piece (2) is U-shaped. The pressing piece (2) comprises a base (53), side walls (52) extending from both sides of the base (53), and a flange portion (51) extending from the side wall (52). The flange portion (51) abuts against the supporting portion (43) of the photovoltaic component (8). A hole is formed in the base (53) for the fastener (3) to pass through. The fastener (3) connects the bracket body (4) and the pressing piece (2) together.

7. The flexible bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket body (4) further comprises a mounting portion (29) extending from a wall portion (27) forming the first vacant portion (26), a mounting hole (28) for the fastener (7) to pass through is formed in the mounting portion (29), a supporting portion (30) is formed on the wall portion (27), and a cross section of the supporting portion (30) is in the shape of a hollow rectangle; The support body (4) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) are connected together via a fastener (9).

8. The flexible support assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the photovoltaic components (8) is two, and the photovoltaic components (8) include a supporting portion (43), a main body (41) and a flange portion (42); the supporting portion (43) supports the pressing piece (2); the supporting portion (43) is connected to the main body (41) via a side wall (44); a slot is formed between the supporting portion (43) and the main body (41); the cross section of the main body (41) is a hollow rectangle; a hole for the fastener (9) to pass through is provided in the flange portion (42).

9. The flexible support assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the photovoltaic component (8) is one, and a hole for the fastener (9) to pass through is formed on the lower wall (47) of the photovoltaic component (8).

10. A method for installing a flexible bracket assembly, characterized in that: The flexible bracket assembly is a flexible bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the installation method comprises: Connecting the support body (4) and the photovoltaic module (8) together using a fastener (7); Placing the bracket body (4) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) connected together on the flexible member (6), and installing a pressing plate (5); Tighten the fastener (7).

11. The installation method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The flexible bracket assembly is a flexible bracket assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, and the installation method comprises: Connecting the support body (4), the pressing piece (2) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) together with a U-shaped bolt (11), and tightening a nut (50) matched with the U-shaped bolt (11); and The bracket body (4), the pressing piece (2) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) connected together are placed on the flexible piece (6), the pressing plate (5) is installed, and another nut (51) matched with the U-shaped bolt (11) is tightened.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The installation method further comprises: Before placing the support body (4), the pressing piece (2) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) on the flexible piece (6), the support body (4) and the photovoltaic assembly (8) are connected together using fasteners.

13. The installation method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The flexible bracket assembly is a flexible bracket assembly according to claim 5 or 6, and the installation method comprises: Installing the fastener (3) into the bracket body (4), and placing the bracket body (4) on the flexible member (6); Install the pressing plate (5), screw on the fastener (7) and leave a certain gap; and The photovoltaic component (8) and the pressing piece (2) are placed on the bracket body (4), the fasteners (3, 9) are inserted into the mounting holes of the photovoltaic component (8) and the pressing piece (2), and nuts matching the fasteners (3, 9) are tightened.

14. The installation method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The flexible bracket assembly is a flexible bracket assembly according to claim 7 or 8, and the installation method comprises: Installing the fastener (9) into the bracket body (4), and placing the bracket body (4) on the flexible member (6); placing the photovoltaic assembly (8) on the support body (4), and tightening the nut matched with the fastener (9); and The pressing plate (5) is installed, and the fastener (7) is tightened.

15. The installation method according to claim 10, characterized in that: The flexible bracket assembly is the flexible bracket assembly according to claim 9, and the installation method comprises: Installing the fastener (9) into the bracket body (4), placing the photovoltaic module (8) on the bracket body (4), and tightening a nut that matches the fastener (9); The support body (4) is placed on the flexible member (6), the pressing plate (5) is installed, and the fastener (7) is tightened.

16. The installation method according to any one of claims 10 to 15, characterized in that: The installation method further comprises: Before placing the support body (4) on the flexible member (6), a sliding sleeve (14) is installed inside the support body (4).

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