Clamp assembly for photovoltaic support

Abstract

The invention provides a clamp assembly for a photovoltaic support. The clamp assembly comprises a first locking edge, a second locking edge and a connecting piece. The first locking edge comprises a first main body and a first clamping part extending from the first main body, the second locking edge comprises a second main body and a second clamping part which are connected with each other, a first step part is formed at the tail end of the second clamping part, the side, facing the first clamping part, of the second clamping part is defined as the inner side, and a second step part is formed at the tail end of the second clamping part. A second step part is further arranged on the inner side of the second clamping part, so that a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove are formed in the inner side of the second clamping part, the first clamping groove or the second clamping groove can be matched with the first clamping part and the bottom face of the main body, and the tile clamping device can be matched with various different tile types. And one fixture assembly is adapted to various different tile types, so that the adaptability is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic brackets, and in particular to a clamp assembly for photovoltaic brackets. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, global resources are becoming increasingly scarce. To this end, humans continue to develop new energy generation technologies to replace traditional energy generation technologies and alleviate the energy shortage. Rooftop photovoltaic systems are therefore born. Currently, rooftop photovoltaic systems are mostly installed using the spare area of ​​the roof. Photovoltaic systems can convert light energy into electrical energy by receiving sufficient sunlight.

[0003] Photovoltaic modules are fixed to the colored steel tiles on the roof through a clamp combination. When the existing clamp combination meets the adaptation requirements of colored steel tiles of different roof types, multiple clamps need to be prepared for installation, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also may cause the clamp to be missed or installed incorrectly, causing inconvenience to the installation work of the installer. Summary of the invention

[0004] To this end, in view of at least one of the above problems, the present invention provides a clamp assembly for a photovoltaic bracket.

[0005] The present invention is implemented by the following scheme:

[0006] The present invention proposes a clamp assembly for a photovoltaic bracket, comprising a first locking edge, a second locking edge and a connecting piece; the first locking edge and the second locking edge are assembled and matched through the connecting piece; the first locking edge comprises a first main body, and a first clamping portion extending from the first main body, the second locking edge comprises a second main body and a second clamping portion connected to each other, the second main body is arranged opposite to the first main body, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are arranged opposite to each other, and is characterized in that the second clamping portion is at least provided with a first step portion and a second step portion, the first step portion is formed at the end of the second clamping portion, defining the side of the second clamping portion facing the first clamping portion as the inner side, and the second step portion is arranged on the inner side of the second clamping portion, so as to form at least a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove on the inner side of the second clamping portion.

[0007] In one embodiment, it is defined that the first clamping portion extends along a longitudinal direction relative to the first main body, and the longitudinal position of the second locking edge relative to the first locking edge is adjustable.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first body has a first side surface facing the second locking edge, and the first body is also provided with a first connecting hole that passes through the first side surface and passes through the entire first body in the transverse direction. The second body is also provided with a second connecting hole, and the second connecting hole is a long hole, and the length direction of the second connecting hole is arranged in the longitudinal direction, and the connecting piece passes through the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole.

[0009] In one embodiment, a first engaging tooth portion is provided on the first side surface, and the first connecting hole is provided between the first engaging tooth portion and the first clamping portion; an end boss is provided at one end of the second body away from the second clamping portion, and a second engaging tooth portion is provided on the surface of the end boss, and the second connecting hole is provided between the second engaging tooth portion and the second clamping portion, and the first engaging tooth portion and the second engaging tooth portion are arranged opposite to each other.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting member includes a hexagonal flange nut and a bolt, and the bolt is arranged through the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole; the first main body has a second side surface away from the second locking edge, and the second side surface is provided with a limiting slide rail, and two limiting slide rails are provided, the two limiting slide rails are parallel and arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction, and the two limiting slide rails are respectively located on both sides of the first connecting hole, and the two limiting slide rails can cooperate with the hexagonal head of the hexagonal flange nut to limit the position.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the limiting slide rail is L-shaped, and the limiting slide rail can give way to the flange surface of the hexagonal flange nut.

[0012] In one embodiment, the surface of the first clamping portion used for clamping is provided with a first anti-slip tooth portion, the surface of the first step portion is provided with a second anti-slip tooth portion, and the first anti-slip tooth portion is arranged opposite to the second anti-slip tooth portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first main body has an upper mounting surface, the upper mounting surface is provided with an upper connecting hole, and the upper mounting surface and the upper connecting hole can be used to install and connect the mounting structure.

[0014] In one embodiment, the mounting structure is a side pressure block or a middle pressure block.

[0015] In one embodiment, the upper mounting surface and the upper connecting hole can be used to install and connect a guide rail presser foot or an L-shaped connecting piece, and the guide rail presser foot or the L-shaped connecting piece is used to be installed and connected to the guide rail.

[0016] The technical solution provided by the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0017] 1. The present invention provides a clamp assembly for a photovoltaic bracket, comprising a first locking edge, a second locking edge and a connecting piece; the first locking edge comprises a first main body, and a first clamping portion extending from the first main body, the second locking edge comprises a second main body and a second clamping portion connected to each other, a first step portion is formed at the end of the second clamping portion, and the side of the second clamping portion facing the first clamping portion is defined as the inner side, and a second step portion is also provided on the inner side of the second clamping portion, so that a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove are formed on the inner side of the second clamping portion, and then the first clamping groove or the second clamping groove can cooperate with the first clamping portion and the bottom surface of the main body, and can adapt to a variety of different tile types, that is, a variety of different tile types can be adapted through a clamp assembly, the adaptability is greatly improved, the operator does not need to carry a variety of clamps during installation, the installation is convenient, and the installation efficiency is improved.

[0018] 2. The longitudinal position of the second lock edge relative to the first lock edge can be adjusted, so as to adjust the distance between the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove and the bottom surface of the main body, and can be further adapted to a variety of different tile types. That is, on the basis that the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove are provided on the second lock edge and can be adapted to a variety of different tile types, the longitudinal position of the second lock edge relative to the first lock edge is adjustable, and the two cooperate with each other to further adapt to more different tile types, and the versatility is further improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the clamp assembly of the first embodiment of the present invention connected to the color steel tile;

[0020] Figure 2 is a side view of the clamp assembly of the embodiment connected to the color steel tile;

[0021] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the clamp assembly of this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the clamp assembly of this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram of the first locking edge of the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional view of the first locking edge of the embodiment from another direction;

[0025] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional diagram of the second locking edge of the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 8 is a side view of the second locking edge of the embodiment;

[0027] FIG9 is a side view of the clamp assembly of the embodiment connected to a color steel tile of different tile types;

[0028] Fig.10 is a stereoscopic diagram of the photovoltaic panel of the embodiment being connected to the color steel tile through the side pressing block and the clamp assembly;

[0029] Fig.11 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the photovoltaic panel of this embodiment connected to the color steel tile through the middle pressure block and the clamp assembly;

[0030] Fig.12 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a photovoltaic panel according to a second embodiment of the present invention connected to a color steel tile through a side pressure block, a guide rail, a guide rail pressure foot piece, and a clamp assembly;

[0031] Fig.13 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the photovoltaic panel of this embodiment connected to the color steel tile through the side pressure block, the guide rail, the L-shaped connector and the clamp assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention, which are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, a person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0033] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Reference Figure 1-11 As shown, this embodiment provides a clamp assembly 1 for a photovoltaic bracket, and the clamp assembly 1 is used to be fixedly connected to the color steel tile 2, so as to further fix the photovoltaic panel 3 to the color steel tile 2 through mounting structural parts such as side pressure blocks 4 or middle pressure blocks 5.

[0036] The clamp assembly 1 includes a first locking edge 10, a second locking edge 20, a flat washer 30, a spring washer 40, a bolt 50 and a nut 60. The first locking edge 10 and the second locking edge 20 are assembled and matched through a connecting piece to achieve fixed connection to the color steel tile 2. In this embodiment, the first locking edge 10 and the second locking edge 20 are assembled and matched through the flat washer 30, the spring washer 40, the bolt 50 and the nut 60. The first locking edge 10 includes a first main body 11, and a first clamping portion 12 extending from the first main body 11, and the surface of the first clamping portion 12 for clamping is provided with a first anti-slip tooth portion 121. The first main body 11 is provided with a first engaging tooth portion 111 on the first side surface 102 facing the second locking edge 20. The first main body 11 is also provided with a first connecting hole 112 that penetrates the first side surface 102 and penetrates the entire first main body 11. The first connecting hole 112 is provided between the first engaging tooth portion 111 and the first clamping portion 12. It is defined that the first clamping portion 12 extends in the longitudinal direction relative to the first body 11 , and the first connecting hole 112 penetrates the first body 11 in the transverse direction.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 The first body 11 has a body bottom surface 103 , and the body bottom surface 103 can be positioned and matched with the top surface of the color steel tile 2 .

[0038] In this embodiment, the first body 11 is a frame structure formed by connecting a plurality of plates, but is not limited thereto. The first body 11 may be integrally formed, or the first locking edge 10 may be integrally formed as a whole.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 7-8 The second locking edge 20 includes a second main body 21 and a second clamping portion 23 which are connected to each other. The second main body 21 is a plate-like structure, and the second clamping portion 23 is inclined relative to the second main body 21 .

[0040] The second body 21 is arranged opposite to the first body 11, and the first clamping portion 12 is arranged opposite to the second clamping portion 23. A first step portion 24 is formed at the end of the second clamping portion 23, and a second anti-slip tooth portion 241 is arranged on the surface of the first step portion 24. The first anti-slip tooth portion 121 is arranged opposite to the second anti-slip tooth portion 241.

[0041] The side of the second clamping portion 23 facing the first clamping portion 12 is defined as the inner side. A second step portion 25 is further provided on the inner side of the second clamping portion 23 , so that a first clamping groove 201 and a second clamping groove 202 are formed on the inner side of the second clamping portion 23 .

[0042] The second body 21 is provided with an end boss 22 at one end away from the second clamping portion 23, and a second engaging tooth portion 221 is provided on the surface of the end boss 22, and the first engaging tooth portion 111 is arranged opposite to the second engaging tooth portion 221. The second body 21 is also provided with a second connecting hole 213, and the second connecting hole 213 is arranged between the second engaging tooth portion 221 and the second clamping portion 23.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 9a-9d , the connecting piece is arranged through the second connecting hole 213 and the first connecting hole 112, and the first locking edge 10 and the second locking edge 20 are assembled and matched through the connecting piece. That is, the bolt 50 is passed through the second connecting hole 213 and the first connecting hole 112, and the first locking edge 10 and the second locking edge 20 are locked and fixed to the color steel tile 2 through the flat washer 30, the spring washer 40, the bolt 50 and the nut 60, and the first anti-slip tooth part 121 and the second anti-slip tooth part 241 are clamped on both sides of the color steel tile 2. The clamp assembly 1 in this embodiment can cooperate with the first clamping part 12 and the bottom surface 103 of the main body through the first clamping groove 201 or the second clamping groove 202, so as to adapt to a variety of different tile types (such as Figures 9a-9d The color steel tiles 2a-2d in the figure are adapted to various tile types through a clamp assembly 1, which greatly improves the adaptability. The operator does not need to carry a variety of clamps during installation, which makes installation convenient and improves the installation efficiency. Of course, in some other embodiments, more than two step portions can be provided on the second clamping portion 23, so as to form more than two clamping grooves on the inner side of the second clamping portion 23 to adapt to more tile types.

[0044] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 3-9d The second connecting hole 213 is a long hole, and the length direction of the second connecting hole 213 is arranged in the longitudinal direction, so that on the basis of the mutual cooperation between the first anti-slip tooth portion 121 and the second anti-slip tooth portion 241, the longitudinal position of the second locking edge 20 relative to the first locking edge 10 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the distance between the first clamping groove 201 and the second clamping groove 202 and the bottom surface 103 of the main body, and can be further adapted to a variety of different tile types. That is, in this embodiment, on the basis of the first clamping groove 201 and the second clamping groove 202 being provided in the second locking edge 20, the longitudinal position of the second locking edge 20 relative to the first locking edge 10 is adjustable, and the two cooperate with each other, and can be further adapted to more different tile types (such as Figures 9a-9d Of course, in other embodiments, the longitudinal position of the second locking edge 20 relative to the first locking edge 10 can be adjusted by other means, such as by an electric push rod.

[0045] After the longitudinal position of the second locking edge 20 relative to the first locking edge 10 is adjusted to the right position, the first engaging tooth portion 111 engages with the second engaging tooth portion 221, thereby forming a longitudinal limit between the first locking edge 10 and the second locking edge 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the first engaging tooth portion 111 and the second engaging tooth portion 221 may not be provided. However, in this embodiment, the limit is more stable through the engagement limit of the first engaging tooth portion 111 and the second engaging tooth portion 221.

[0046] Reference Figure 3-6 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 In this embodiment, the first main body 11 has an upper mounting surface 101, and the upper mounting surface 101 is provided with an upper connecting hole 105. The upper mounting surface 101 and the upper connecting hole 105 can be used to install and connect mounting structural parts such as the side pressure block 4 or the middle pressure block 5, so as to fix the photovoltaic panel 3 to the color steel tile 2.

[0047] The nut 60 is specifically a hexagonal flange nut 60. The first body 11 has a second side surface 104 away from the second locking edge 20. The second side surface 104 of the first body 11 is provided with a limiting slide rail 13. Two limiting slide rails 13 are provided. The two limiting slide rails 13 are parallel and arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction. The two limiting slide rails 13 are respectively located on both sides of the first connecting hole 112. The two limiting slide rails 13 can cooperate with the two sides of the hexagonal head of the hexagonal flange nut 60 to limit the position. The cross-section of the limiting slide rail 13 is L-shaped, which can give way to the flange surface of the hexagonal flange nut 60, so that the two limiting slide rails 13 can limit the hexagonal flange nut 60 to prevent the bolt 50 and the flat washer 30 and the spring washer 40 from moving, and the installation is more convenient.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] Reference Figure 12-13 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, the photovoltaic bracket includes a guide rail 6, the upper mounting surface 101 of the first locking edge 10 and the upper connecting hole 105 can be used to install and connect the guide rail foot piece 7 or the L-shaped connecting piece 8, the guide rail foot piece 7 or the L-shaped connecting piece 8 is installed and connected to the guide rail 6, the side pressure block 4 or the middle pressure block 5 is installed and connected to the guide rail 6, and the side pressure block 4 or the middle pressure block 5 cooperates with the photovoltaic panel 3, so as to fix the photovoltaic panel 3 to the color steel tile 2. The provision of the guide rail 6 in this embodiment can improve the installation flexibility of the photovoltaic panel 3.

[0050] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made to the present invention in form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims, all of which are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clamp assembly for a photovoltaic bracket, comprising a first locking edge, a second locking edge and a connecting piece; the first locking edge and the second locking edge are assembled and matched through the connecting piece; the first locking edge comprises a first main body and a first clamping portion extending from the first main body, the second locking edge comprises a second main body and a second clamping portion connected to each other, the second main body is arranged opposite to the first main body, and the first clamping portion is arranged opposite to the second clamping portion, characterized in that: The second clamping portion is provided with at least a first step portion and a second step portion, the first step portion is formed at the end of the second clamping portion, and the side of the second clamping portion facing the first clamping portion is defined as the inner side, and the second step portion is provided on the inner side of the second clamping portion, thereby forming at least a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove on the inner side of the second clamping portion.

2. The clamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It is defined that the first clamping portion extends along a longitudinal direction relative to the first main body, and the longitudinal position of the second locking edge relative to the first locking edge is adjustable.

3. The clamp assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first body has a first side surface facing the second locking edge, and the first body is also provided with a first connecting hole that passes through the first side surface and the entire first body in the transverse direction. The second body is also provided with a second connecting hole, the second connecting hole is a long hole, and the length direction of the second connecting hole is arranged in the longitudinal direction, and the connecting piece passes through the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole.

4. The clamp assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first side surface is provided with a first engaging tooth portion, and the first connecting hole is provided between the first engaging tooth portion and the first clamping portion; the second main body is provided with an end boss at one end away from the second clamping portion, and the surface of the end boss is provided with a second engaging tooth portion, the second connecting hole is provided between the second engaging tooth portion and the second clamping portion, and the first engaging tooth portion and the second engaging tooth portion are arranged opposite to each other.

5. The clamp assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member includes a hexagonal flange nut and a bolt, and the bolt is arranged through the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole; the first main body has a second side surface away from the second locking edge, and the second side surface is provided with a limiting slide rail, and two limiting slide rails are provided, the two limiting slide rails are parallel and arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and the two limiting slide rails are respectively located on both sides of the first connecting hole, and the two limiting slide rails can cooperate with the hexagonal head of the hexagonal flange nut to limit the position.

6. The clamp assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross section of the limiting slide rail is L-shaped, and the limiting slide rail can give way to the flange surface of the hexagonal flange nut.

7. The clamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first anti-slip tooth portion is disposed on a surface of the first clamping portion for clamping, and a second anti-slip tooth portion is disposed on a surface of the first step portion. The first anti-slip tooth portion is disposed opposite to the second anti-slip tooth portion.

8. The clamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main body has an upper mounting surface, the upper mounting surface is provided with an upper connecting hole, and the upper mounting surface and the upper connecting hole can be used to install and connect the mounting structure.

9. The clamp assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting structure is a side pressure block or a middle pressure block.

10. The clamp assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper mounting surface and the upper connecting hole can be used to install and connect a guide rail presser foot piece or an L-shaped connecting piece, and the guide rail presser foot piece or the L-shaped connecting piece is used to be installed and connected to the guide rail.

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