Solar panel and installation method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a solar panel and an installation method thereof, and relates to the field of photovoltaic technology. The solar panel comprises a main body part and a buckle assembly. The main body part and the horizontal plane form a preset included angle; the buckle assembly is connected to the face, away from the light source, of the body part and comprises a connecting part and a rotating part. The connecting part comprises a fixing piece and an extending piece, one end of the fixing piece is of a plane structure and is connected with the main body part, the other end of the fixing piece is connected with the extending piece, and a first plane where the fixing piece is located is perpendicular to a second plane where the extending piece is located; the rotating part comprises a long edge and a short edge, and the inner edge of the short edge of the rotating part is of a special-shaped structure with arc transition and is used for guiding the long edge of the rotating part to rotate and be closed in the direction of the fixing piece when making contact with the horizontal component; the closed end of the fixing part is provided with a first clamping structure, the closed end of the rotating part is provided with a second clamping structure, and the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure are matched with each other so that the fixing part and the rotating part can be locked with each other. The solar panel can improve the installation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a solar panel and an installation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic panels or solar cells, are core components that convert solar energy into electrical energy. In recent years, with the increasing attention paid to renewable resources, the use of solar panels has received increasing attention.

[0003] With the widespread application of photovoltaic power generation technology, the installation efficiency and structural reliability of solar panels have become the core factors affecting the cost of photovoltaic projects. The commonly used connection between solar panels and purlins mainly adopts bolt connection, which is to open installation holes on the solar panels, press the edge of the solar panels with a pressure block, and then connect the pressure block to the support assembly with bolts. This installation method requires manual assistance to complete the installation of the entire photovoltaic project through one-by-one installation. This method has a large workload and low installation efficiency, resulting in high project costs.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, a solar panel and an installation method thereof are provided, wherein a snap-fit ​​assembly is provided on the solar panel to achieve rapid installation of the solar panel, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the solar panel.

[0006] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part by the practice of the present disclosure.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a solar panel, which is arranged on a bracket unit, wherein the bracket unit includes a plurality of horizontal members, and the solar panel includes: A main body, wherein the main body has a preset angle with a horizontal plane, and the main body is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy; A buckle assembly connected to a surface of the main body away from the light source, the buckle assembly comprising a connecting portion and a rotating portion that are rotatably connected; The connecting part includes a connected fixing part and an extending part, one end of the fixing part is in a planar structure and is connected to the main body, the other end of the fixing part is connected to the extending part, and the first plane where the fixing part is located and the second plane where the extending part is located are perpendicular to each other; The rotating part comprises a long side and a short side, and the inner edge of the short side of the rotating part is a special-shaped structure with an arc transition, which is used to guide the long side of the rotating part to rotate and close in the direction of the fixing member when contacting the horizontal member; The closed end of the fixing member is provided with a first clamping structure, and the closed end of the rotating part is provided with a second clamping structure. The first clamping structure and the second clamping structure cooperate with each other to lock the fixing member and the rotating part with each other.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a first mounting hole is provided on the horizontal member, and a curved tongue is provided on the side of the fixing member facing the rotating part, and the curved tongue is used to be inserted into the first mounting hole to limit the main body in the axial direction of the horizontal member.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a blocking member is provided at the outer edge of the rotating part at the junction of the short side and the long side, and the blocking member is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating part.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a rotation angle of a short side of the rotating portion relative to the extending member ranges from 0° to 130°.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the distance between the end of the blocking member and the side wall of the extending member is 5 mm to 10 mm.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the horizontal member is a cubic structure, the extension member is a straight structure, and the length of the extension member is greater than or equal to the width of the horizontal member; the short side and the long side of the rotating part are connected to form a corner structure, the special-shaped structure is an arc-shaped transition to a straight structure, and the long side of the rotating part is an L-shaped structure.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the horizontal member is in a cylindrical structure, the extension member is in an arc structure, and the radius of curvature of the extension member is greater than or equal to the radius of curvature of the horizontal member; the short side and the long side of the rotating part are in a continuous arc connection structure, the radius of curvature of the rotating part is equal to the radius of curvature of the extension member, and the radius of curvature of the end of the special-shaped structure is smaller than the radius of curvature of the short side.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first clamping structure is a clamping slot, the second clamping structure is a clamping tongue, and a damping layer is provided on the inner side of the clamping slot to cushion the impact force when the clamping tongue is clamped with the clamping slot.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least two second mounting holes are provided at one end of the planar structure of the fixing member, and the plurality of second mounting holes are evenly distributed on the planar structure, and the fixing member is connected to the main body through the plurality of second mounting holes.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for installing a solar panel is provided, using the above-mentioned solar panel, the installation method comprising: Rotate the buckle assembly to an open state, wherein the open state is a state in which the closed end of the fixing member and the closed end of the rotating part are not in contact with each other; Overlap the solar panel at a preset position of the bracket unit, wherein the preset position is that the short side of the rotating part points to the horizontal member, and the distance between the end of the short side of the rotating part and the surface of the horizontal member is greater than 0; The solar panel slides to contact the horizontal member, so that the special-shaped structure of the rotating part contacts the surface of the horizontal member and triggers the rotating part to rotate and close; The connection between the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure is used to lock the connection portion with the rotating portion, so as to form a rigid connection between the solar panel and the horizontal member.

[0017] The solar panel provided by the present invention is provided with a snap assembly, the connecting part of the snap assembly is connected to the main body of the solar panel, the rotating part is rotationally connected to the connecting part, and the rotating part has a special-shaped structure. After the solar panel is overlapped on the bracket unit, the solar panel can slide to a position where the rotating part contacts the horizontal member by the gravity of the solar panel itself, and the contact force causes the rotating part to rotate until it is closed and locked with the connecting part, and the installation of the solar panel on the bracket unit is completed by the connection of the snap assembly with the horizontal member. The solar panel can be installed quickly, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the solar panel; the solar panel can be applicable to components of various shapes, thereby improving the adaptability and practicality of the solar panel; in addition, due to the provision of the snap assembly of the solar panel, no manual operation is required during the installation process, and the solar panels can be installed in batches, reducing the intensity of manual construction while improving construction efficiency, thereby improving economy.

[0018] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the specification are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly structure of the solar panel and the first horizontal member in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the solar panel and the first horizontal member before assembly in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first buckle assembly in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the solar panel and the first horizontal component in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure at a first viewing angle.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the solar panel and the first horizontal component in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure at a second viewing angle.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the first buckle assembly in the open state and the first horizontal component at a first viewing angle in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the first buckle assembly in the open state and the first horizontal component at a second viewing angle in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly structure of the solar panel and the second horizontal member in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the solar panel and the second horizontal member before assembly in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Fig.10 It is a schematic structural diagram of a second buckle assembly in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the second buckle assembly in the open state and the second horizontal component at a first viewing angle in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Fig.12It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the second buckle assembly in the open state and the second horizontal component at a second viewing angle in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the solar panel and the second horizontal member in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Fig.14 The present invention is a flowchart of a method for installing a solar panel in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The reference numerals are described as follows: 10. Horizontal member; 20. Main body; 30. Buckle assembly; 310. Connecting portion; 311. Fixing piece; 312. Extending piece; 320. Rotating portion; 321. Long side; 322. Short side; 323. Special-shaped structure; 401. First snap-fitting structure; 402. Second snap-fitting structure; 501. First mounting hole; 502. Second mounting hole; 600. Blocking piece; 700. Curved tongue. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the example embodiments can be implemented in a variety of forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure will be comprehensive and complete and fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the figures represent the same or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the drawings are only schematic illustrations of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0036] Although relative terms such as "upper" and "lower" are used in this specification to describe the relative relationship of one component of the illustration to another component, these terms are used in this specification only for convenience, such as according to the orientation of the examples described in the drawings. It is understood that if the device of the illustration is turned upside down, the component described as "upper" will become the component "lower". When a structure is "on" other structures, it may mean that the structure is formed integrally on the other structure, or that the structure is "directly" disposed on the other structure, or that the structure is "indirectly" disposed on the other structure through another structure.

[0037] The terms "a", "an", "the", "said" and "at least one" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms "including" and "having" are used to express an open-ended inclusive meaning and mean that additional elements / components / etc. may exist in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.; the terms "first", "second" and "third" etc. are used merely as labels and are not intended to limit the quantity of their objects.

[0038] In the related art, the solar panel is connected to the bracket unit so that the solar panel is installed and fixed in the use environment. The use environment of the solar panel is usually a desert, ocean, Gobi and other harsh environments with strong winds, strong corrosion and other harsh conditions. Therefore, the installation stability of the solar panel is an important factor that determines the service life of the solar panel.

[0039] At present, the commonly used solar panel installation methods include the direct bolt fixing method, which pre-fabricates through holes on the solar panel frame and purlins, and uses bolts and nuts for rigid connection. This method requires precise alignment of the hole positions, takes a long time to install, and has poor adaptability to the purlin shape. It is easy to cause stress concentration due to mismatched contact surfaces and damage the component structure. In addition, the direct bolt fixing method also requires manual assistance and adopts a one-by-one installation method. This installation method results in a large workload and low installation efficiency, and cannot meet the needs of photovoltaic projects.

[0040] Based on this, the present disclosure provides a solar panel, such as Figure 1 As shown, combined Figures 2 to 13 The solar panel includes: a main body 20 and a snap assembly 30.

[0041] The main body 20 has a preset angle with the horizontal plane, and the main body 20 is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy; the buckle assembly 30 is connected to the side of the main body 20 away from the light source, and the buckle assembly 30 includes a rotatably connected connecting portion 310 and a rotating portion 320; the connecting portion 310 includes a connected fixing member 311 and an extending member 312, one end of the fixing member 311 is a planar structure and is connected to the main body 20, and the other end of the fixing member 311 is connected to the extending member 312, and the first plane where the fixing member 311 is located is parallel to the second plane where the extending member 312 is located. Perpendicular to each other; the rotating part 320 includes a long side 321 and a short side 322, and the inner edge of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 is a special-shaped structure 323 with an arc transition, which is used to guide the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 to rotate and close in the direction of the fixing part 311 when contacting the horizontal member 10; the closed end of the fixing part 311 is provided with a first clamping structure 401, and the closed end of the rotating part 320 is provided with a second clamping structure 402, and the first clamping structure 401 and the second clamping structure 402 cooperate with each other to lock the fixing part 311 and the rotating part 320 with each other.

[0042] The solar panel provided by the present disclosure is provided with a snap assembly 30, the connecting portion of the snap assembly 30 is connected to the main body 20 of the solar panel, the rotating portion 320 is rotationally connected to the connecting portion, and the rotating portion 320 has a special-shaped structure 323 to guide the rotating portion 320 to rotate toward the connecting portion 310. After the solar panel is overlapped on the bracket unit, the solar panel can slide to make the rotating portion 320 contact with the horizontal member 10 by the gravity of the solar panel itself, and the rotating portion 320 is caused to rotate to close and lock with the connecting portion by the contact force. The installation of the solar panel on the bracket unit is completed by connecting the snap assembly 30 with the horizontal member 10. The solar panel can be quickly installed, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the solar panel; the solar panel can be applicable to components of various shapes, thereby improving the adaptability and practicality of the solar panel; in addition, due to the provision of the snap assembly 30 of the solar panel, no manual operation is required during the installation process, and the solar panels can be installed in batches, reducing the intensity of manual construction while improving construction efficiency, thereby improving economy.

[0043] It should be noted that the solar panel provided by the present disclosure is arranged on a bracket unit, one end of the bracket unit is used to support the solar panel, and the other end of the bracket unit is a fixed end, such as the fixed end can be fixed on the ground or the seabed. The bracket unit can be composed of a plurality of rod structures, and the specific combination form of the plurality of rod structures can be determined according to the specific use requirements of the bracket unit. Among them, the bracket unit includes a plurality of horizontal members 10, and the plurality of horizontal members 10 are rod structures that directly support the solar panel. The connection method and position relationship between the plurality of horizontal members 10 and other rod structures can be selected according to the specific design requirements of the bracket unit, which will not be described in detail here.

[0044] In the present disclosure, a plurality of solar panels can be arranged on the bracket unit at the same time. For example, a plurality of solar panels can be arranged in an array on the bracket unit to realize the simultaneous or partial conversion of solar energy by the plurality of solar panels. The specific number and layout of the solar panels on the bracket unit can be determined according to the actual use requirements, and the present disclosure does not make specific limitations. In addition, in order to improve the utilization rate of solar energy by the solar panels, a preset angle is usually required between the solar panels and the horizontal plane to meet the absorption rate and utilization rate of the solar energy by the solar panels. The preset angle can be adjusted according to factors such as the setting environment of the solar panels. For example, the preset angle can be 10°~60°, but is not limited thereto.

[0045] The following will describe in detail the various parts of the solar panel provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: In the embodiments provided in the present disclosure, Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the solar panel includes a main body 20, which has a preset angle with a horizontal plane, and is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

[0046] The main body 20 of the solar panel can be one of a variety of structures such as a rectangle, square, circle or triangle. In the embodiment provided in the present disclosure, the main body 20 takes a rectangular structure as an example, but is not limited to this. For main bodies 20 of different shapes, the position of the snap-on unit on the main body 20 can be adaptively deformed, which should be understood to be within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0047] The main body 20 is mounted on the bracket unit. Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the main body 20 is mounted on a plurality of horizontal members 10 in the bracket unit. The plurality of horizontal members 10 are direct supporting components of the main body 20. For one main body 20, at least two horizontal members 10 are required to support and fix the main body 20, so that a preset angle can be formed between the main body 20 and the horizontal plane. Of course, the number of horizontal members 10 can also be three, four or more.

[0048] Taking two horizontal members 10 as an example, the two horizontal members 10 are parallel to each other and are not located in the same horizontal plane. The two ends of the main body 20 are respectively installed on the two horizontal members 10, so that one end of the main body 20 is lower than the other end, so that there is a preset angle between the main body 20 and the horizontal plane, so as to improve the utilization and absorption rate of light energy by the solar panel.

[0049] The inventors found that during the installation of solar panels, in order to meet the preset angle between the solar panels and the horizontal plane, it is necessary to align the installation holes of the solar panels during the installation process, which increases the difficulty of installing the solar panels. In addition, during the installation process, the solar panels need to be manually aligned and installed one by one, which is a large workload and has low installation efficiency. In addition, since the workers work at high altitudes, there is a certain degree of danger, and it is impossible to meet the rapid batch installation of solar panels. In addition, the inventors also found that the horizontal member in the bracket unit can be a cubic structure, a cylindrical structure, or other cubic structures. Different member shapes have different requirements for the installation of solar panels, and the existing bolt connection method is not universal.

[0050] Therefore, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 As shown, combined Figures 2 to 13 The solar panel further comprises a snap assembly 30, which is connected to a surface of the main body 20 facing away from the light source.

[0051] The buckle assembly 30 includes a rotatably connected connecting portion 310 and a rotating portion 320. The rotating portion 320 is provided with a first connecting hole, and the connecting portion 310 is provided with a second connecting hole. The first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are connected in series by a connecting member such as a screw or a bolt. When an external force is applied to the rotating portion 320, the connecting member can be used as a rotating axis to make the rotating portion 320 rotate relative to the connecting portion 310.

[0052] Among them, Figure 3 and Fig.10 As shown, the connecting part 310 includes a connected fixing part 311 and an extending part 312, one end of the fixing part 311 is a planar structure and is connected to the main body 20, and the other end of the fixing part 311 is connected to the extending part 312, and the first plane where the fixing part 311 is located is perpendicular to the second plane where the extending part 312 is located.

[0053] The fixing member 311 and the extending member 312 can be connected after being manufactured separately, or they can adopt an integrally molded structure. In order to improve the strength of the connecting portion 310 and make the buckle assembly 30 more suitable for harsh environments such as strong winds, the connecting portion 310 can adopt an integrally molded structure. The connecting portion 310 can be manufactured by injection molding, powder metallurgy molding or metal molding to form a connecting portion 310 with high structural strength.

[0054] One end of the fixing member 311 is in a planar structure and is connected to the main body 20. In some embodiments, Figure 8 and Fig.10 As shown, at least two second mounting holes 502 are provided at one end of the planar structure of the fixing member 311, and the plurality of second mounting holes 502 are evenly distributed on the planar structure, and the fixing member 311 is connected to the main body 20 through the plurality of second mounting holes 502. Specifically, the number of the second mounting holes 502 may be two, and the two second mounting holes 502 are respectively opened at the positions of the two ends of the fixing member 311, and the distances between the two second mounting holes 502 and the end faces of the corresponding fixing member 311 may be the same or substantially the same, so as to ensure the uniform force of the fixing member 311 and avoid the fixing member 311 from being partially torn and damaged due to uneven force. In order to connect the fixing member 311 and the main body 20, an equal number of through holes can be opened at the corresponding positions of the main body 20, and the through holes of the main body 20 correspond to the second mounting holes 502 one by one. The main body 20 and the fixing member 311 are connected by bolts or other connection methods, which facilitates the installation and removal of the buckle assembly 30 and the main body 20. When the buckle assembly 30 needs to be replaced, the replacement of the buckle assembly 30 can be completed by removing the bolts, and the replacement of the buckle assembly 30 is convenient and quick. In some embodiments, the main body 20 and the fixing member 311 can also be connected by riveting, welding or other non-detachable connection methods to increase the connection reliability between the main body 20 and the fixing member 311.

[0055] Among them, Figure 3 and Fig.10 As shown, the rotating part 320 includes a long side 321 and a short side 322. The inner edge of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 is a special-shaped structure 323 with an arc transition, which is used to guide the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 to rotate and close in the direction of the fixing member 311 when contacting the horizontal member 10.

[0056] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, the closed end of the fixing member 311 is provided with a first clamping structure 401, and the closed end of the rotating part 320 is provided with a second clamping structure 402. After the rotating part 320 rotates and closes, the first clamping structure 401 and the second clamping structure 402 cooperate with each other to lock the fixing member 311 and the rotating part 320. The closed end of the rotating part 320 refers to the end where the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 and the fixing member 311 are connected to each other, and the closed end of the fixing member 311 refers to the end where the fixing member 311 contacts the rotating part 320. By locking the closed end of the rotating part 320 and the closed end of the fixing member 311 with each other, the connecting part 310 and the rotating part 320 of the buckle assembly 30 can form a closed cavity structure, and the cavity structure is used to accommodate the horizontal member 10.

[0057] The first clamping structure 401 may be a clamping slot, and the second clamping structure 402 may be a clamping tongue. A damping layer is provided on the inner side wall of the first clamping structure 401, for example, it may be a rubber layer. The damping layer can buffer the impact force generated when the first clamping structure 401 and the second clamping structure 402 cooperate with each other, thereby avoiding damage to the clamping structure and ensuring the structural integrity of the buckle assembly 30.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, a blocking member 600 is provided at the outer edge of the junction of the short side 322 and the long side 321 of the rotating part 320. The blocking member 600 is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating part 320 to ensure that the rotating part 320 will not get stuck with the extension member 312 due to excessive rotation. At the same time, the rotation angle of the rotating part 320 can also meet the requirement of closing the rotating part 320 and the fixing member 311.

[0059] The spacing between the end of the blocking member 600 and the side wall of the extension member 312 is 5mm~10mm. For example, the spacing can be 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm or 10mm. The spacing between the blocking member 600 and the extension member 312 is within the above range, which can ensure that the rotating part 320 has an effective rotation angle and avoid the rotating part 320 from excessively rotating and getting stuck with the connecting part 310.

[0060] The rotation angle of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 relative to the extending member 312 ranges from 0° to 130°. Within this angle range, no structural interference occurs between the rotating part 320 and the connecting part 310, thereby ensuring smooth rotation of the rotating part 320.

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in order to prevent the solar panel from being displaced along the axis direction of the horizontal member 10, a curved tongue 700 may be provided on the side of the fixing member 311 facing the rotating part 320, and the curved tongue 700 is engaged with the horizontal member 10 to limit the horizontal member 10 in the axis direction of the horizontal member 10. A first mounting hole 501 may be provided on the horizontal member 10, and the main body 20 is limited by the engagement between the first mounting hole 501 and the curved tongue 700. The first mounting hole 501 may be an existing mounting hole on the horizontal member 10, or may be a mounting hole opened on the horizontal member 10 for the curved tongue 700.

[0062] In the present disclosure, the buckle assembly 30 can be applied to the horizontal member 10 with a square steel structure, and can also be applied to the horizontal member 10 with a cylindrical structure.

[0063] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, combined Figures 2 to 7 When the horizontal member 10 is in a cubic structure, the extension member 312 can be in a straight structure, and the length of the extension member 312 is greater than or equal to the width of the horizontal member 10, ensuring that the size of the snap assembly 30 matches the size of the horizontal member 10. Furthermore, in order to improve the adaptability of the snap assembly 30 to the horizontal member 10, the ratio of the length of the extension member 312 to the width of the horizontal member 10 can be 1:1~1.2:1.

[0064] In order to make the snap assembly 30 adapt to the shape of the horizontal member 10, the short side 322 and the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 are connected to form a corner structure, and the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 is an L-shaped structure. Therefore, after the rotating part 320 and the connecting part 310 are closed and locked, the cavity structure formed is a cubic structure, ensuring that the snap assembly 30 can wrap the periphery of the horizontal member 10.

[0065] The special-shaped structure 323 of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 is an arc-shaped transition to a straight line structure. On the one hand, the arc-shaped transition to the straight line structure can form a cubic closed cavity between the rotating part 320 and the connecting part 310. On the other hand, this arc-shaped structure can guide the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 to rotate and close in the direction of the fixing part 311 when the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 contacts the horizontal member 10, thereby preventing the rotating part 320 from rotating in the opposite direction after being impacted.

[0066] By closing the rotating portion 320 and the connecting portion 310, the circumferential position of the horizontal member 10 can be limited. In addition, a first mounting hole 501 is opened on the square horizontal member 10, and a curved tongue 700 is provided on the side of the fixing member 311 facing the rotating portion 320. The curved tongue 700 is inserted into the first mounting hole 501 to limit the main body 20 in the axial direction of the horizontal member 10, thereby completing the installation of the solar panel on the square member.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the horizontal member 10 of the square steel structure may be a C-shaped steel purlin or a Z-shaped steel purlin, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] In some embodiments, Figure 8 As shown, combined Figures 9 to 13 When the horizontal member 10 is in a cylindrical structure, the extension member 312 can be in an arc structure, and the radius of curvature of the extension member 312 is greater than or equal to the radius of curvature of the horizontal member 10, to ensure that the size of the snap assembly 30 matches the size of the horizontal member 10. Furthermore, in order to improve the compatibility of the snap assembly 30 and the horizontal member 10, the ratio of the radius of curvature of the extension member 312 to the radius of curvature of the horizontal member 10 can be 1:1~1.2:1.

[0069] In order to make the snap assembly 30 adapt to the shape of the horizontal member 10, the short side 322 and the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 are connected in a continuous arc structure, and the radius of curvature of the rotating part 320 is equal to the radius of curvature of the extension part 312, so that after the rotating part 320 and the connecting part 310 are closed and locked, the cavity structure formed is a cylindrical structure, ensuring that the snap assembly 30 can wrap the periphery of the horizontal member 10.

[0070] The radius of curvature of the end of the special-shaped structure 323 is smaller than the radius of curvature of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320, that is, the arc curvature of the end of the special-shaped structure 323 is relatively large. On the one hand, this special-shaped structure 323 with an arc-shaped transition can make the rotating part 320 and the connecting part 310 form a cylindrical closed cavity. On the other hand, the end of the special-shaped structure 323 can guide the long side 321 of the rotating part 320 to rotate and close in the direction of the fixing part 311 when the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 contacts the horizontal member 10, thereby preventing the rotating part 320 from rotating in the opposite direction after being impacted.

[0071] By closing the rotating portion 320 and the connecting portion 310, the circumferential position of the horizontal member 10 can be limited. In addition, a first mounting hole 501 is opened on the cylindrical horizontal member 10, and a curved tongue 700 is provided on the side of the fixing member 311 facing the rotating portion 320. The curved tongue 700 is inserted into the first mounting hole 501 to limit the main body 20 in the axial direction of the horizontal member 10, thereby completing the installation of the solar panel on the cylindrical member.

[0072] In the above embodiment, the horizontal member 10 with a cylindrical structure may be a cylindrical or quasi-cylindrical steel pipe, or may be a structural member partially having a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0073] In the present disclosure, the solar panel may further include a frame, which is arranged outside the main body 20, and the frame is used to provide support and protection for the main body 20 to increase the structural strength of the solar panel. When the solar panel includes a frame, the buckle assembly 30 may be arranged on the frame to avoid the buckle assembly 30 from affecting the main body 20; when the solar panel does not include a frame, the buckle assembly 30 may be directly connected to the main body 20, and the solar panel can still be installed on the bracket unit.

[0074] It should be noted that, in the present disclosure, at least one snap assembly 30 is provided on the main body 20 of a solar panel to ensure the connection relationship between the main body 20 and the horizontal member 10. The number of snap assemblies 30 and the layout position of the snap assemblies 30 on the solar panel can also be adaptively adjusted according to the actual structural design requirements of the solar panel. In a specific embodiment, the number of horizontal members 10 used to support the main body 20 of a solar panel is two, and one main body 20 can be correspondingly provided with four snap assemblies 30, and every two snap assemblies 30 match one horizontal member 10, and the four snap assemblies 30 are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the main body 20, so that each snap assembly 30 is evenly stressed, so as to achieve an all-round fixing effect on the solar panel and improve the durability of the solar panel. In addition, this structural setting also has strong wind resistance.

[0075] The solar panel provided by the present disclosure can be assembled between the solar panel and the bracket unit through the snap-fit ​​assembly 30, and the solar panel can be limited in multiple directions, with high connection reliability; in addition, the structure can be applicable to components of various shapes and specifications, thereby improving the applicability of the solar panel; this type of solar panel can improve installation efficiency, save time and economic costs; this solar panel can also be installed in batches, is more suitable for mechanized installation methods, and can provide a basis for mechanical automation installation.

[0076] The present disclosure also provides a method for installing a solar panel, using the above solar panel, such as Fig.14 As shown, combined Figures 1 to 13 The installation method includes: step S10 to step S40.

[0077] Wherein, step S10: rotating the buckle assembly 30 to an open state, wherein the open state is a state in which the closed end of the fixing member 311 and the closed end of the rotating portion 320 are not in contact with each other; Step S20: overlap the solar panel at a preset position of the bracket unit, where the preset position is that the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 points to the horizontal member 10, and the distance between the end of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 and the surface of the horizontal member 10 is greater than 0; Step S30: The solar panel slides to contact the horizontal member 10, so that the special-shaped structure 323 of the rotating part 320 contacts the surface of the horizontal member 10 and triggers the rotating part 320 to rotate and close; Step S40 : The connection between the connecting portion 310 and the rotating portion 320 is completed by connecting the first clamping structure 401 and the second clamping structure 402 , so as to form a rigid connection between the solar panel and the horizontal member 10 .

[0078] The installation method is applicable to both cylindrical horizontal members 10 and cubic horizontal members 10. The installation methods of horizontal members 10 with different structures can refer to the embodiments of the above-mentioned structural parts, which will not be described in detail here.

[0079] In addition, this installation method can be installed manually or mechanically. If the mechanical installation method is adopted, the solar panels can be installed in batches, further improving the installation efficiency. When the mechanical installation method is adopted, a mechanical structure such as a manipulator or a crane arm can be used. In step S20, the solar panel can be overlapped at the preset position of the bracket unit. The operation is simple and fast, further improving the installation efficiency of the solar panel.

[0080] In the above steps, when the solar panel is in a preset position, the distance between the end of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 and the surface of the horizontal member 10 is greater than 0, that is, a gap is reserved between the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 and the horizontal member 10, and the solar panel can slide under the action of gravity. Since the position of the horizontal member 10 is fixed, the rotating part 320 slides with the solar panel. When the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 contacts the horizontal member 10, the horizontal member 10 will generate an impact force on the rotating part 320, thereby causing the rotating part 320 to rotate, so that the rotating part 320 and the connecting part 310 are closed and locked.

[0081] Among them, the distance between the end of the short side 322 of the rotating part 320 and the surface of the horizontal member 10 is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 600 mm. Of course, this distance can be adaptively adjusted according to the specific size of the horizontal member 10 to meet the installation requirements of the solar panel.

[0082] The solar panel installation method provided by the present disclosure is used to install the solar panels in the above-mentioned embodiments. This method can improve the installation efficiency of the solar panels. The installation method is simple to operate and does not require manual assistance. It can provide an installation basis for subsequent mechanized batch installation and has good versatility and practicality.

[0083] It should be noted that, although the steps of the solar panel installation method in the present disclosure are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings, this does not require or imply that the steps must be performed in this specific order, or that all the steps shown must be performed to achieve the desired results. Additionally or alternatively, some steps may be omitted, multiple steps may be combined into one step, and / or one step may be decomposed into multiple steps, etc.

[0084] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any modification, use or adaptation of the present disclosure, which follows the general principles of the present disclosure and includes common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A solar panel, arranged on a bracket unit, wherein the bracket unit comprises a plurality of horizontal members, characterized in that: include: A main body, wherein the main body has a preset angle with a horizontal plane, and the main body is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy; A buckle assembly connected to a surface of the main body away from the light source, the buckle assembly comprising a connecting portion and a rotating portion that are rotatably connected; The connecting part includes a connected fixing part and an extending part, one end of the fixing part is in a planar structure and is connected to the main body, the other end of the fixing part is connected to the extending part, and the first plane where the fixing part is located and the second plane where the extending part is located are perpendicular to each other; The rotating part comprises a long side and a short side, and the inner edge of the short side of the rotating part is a special-shaped structure with an arc transition, which is used to guide the long side of the rotating part to rotate and close in the direction of the fixing member when contacting the horizontal member; The closed end of the fixing member is provided with a first clamping structure, and the closed end of the rotating part is provided with a second clamping structure. The first clamping structure and the second clamping structure cooperate with each other to lock the fixing member and the rotating part with each other.

2. The solar panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting hole is provided on the horizontal member, and a curved tongue is provided on the side of the fixing member facing the rotating part, and the curved tongue is used to be inserted into the first mounting hole to limit the main body in the axial direction of the horizontal member.

3. The solar panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A blocking member is provided at the outer edge of the intersection of the short side and the long side of the rotating part, and the blocking member is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating part.

4. The solar panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotation angle of the short side of the rotating portion relative to the extending member ranges from 0° to 130°.

5. The solar panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The distance between the end of the blocking member and the side wall of the extending member is 5 mm to 10 mm.

6. The solar panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the horizontal member is a cubic structure, the extension member is a straight structure, and the length of the extension member is greater than or equal to the width of the horizontal member; the short side and the long side of the rotating part are connected to form a corner structure, the special-shaped structure is an arc-shaped transition to a straight structure, and the long side of the rotating part is an L-shaped structure.

7. The solar panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the horizontal member is in a cylindrical structure, the extension member is in an arc structure, and the radius of curvature of the extension member is greater than or equal to the radius of curvature of the horizontal member; the short side and the long side of the rotating part are in a continuous arc connection structure, the radius of curvature of the rotating part is equal to the radius of curvature of the extension member, and the radius of curvature of the end of the special-shaped structure is smaller than the radius of curvature of the short side.

8. The solar panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping structure is a clamping slot, and the second clamping structure is a clamping tongue. A damping layer is provided inside the clamping slot to buffer the impact force when the clamping tongue is clamped with the clamping slot.

9. The solar panel according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: At least two second mounting holes are provided at one end of the planar structure of the fixing member, and the plurality of second mounting holes are evenly distributed on the planar structure. The fixing member is connected to the main body through the plurality of second mounting holes.

10. A method for installing a solar panel, using the solar panel according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: include: Rotate the buckle assembly to an open state, wherein the open state is a state in which the closed end of the fixing member and the closed end of the rotating part are not in contact with each other; Overlap the solar panel at a preset position of the bracket unit, wherein the preset position is that the short side of the rotating part points to the horizontal member, and the distance between the end of the short side of the rotating part and the surface of the horizontal member is greater than 0; The solar panel slides to contact the horizontal member, so that the special-shaped structure of the rotating part contacts the surface of the horizontal member and triggers the rotating part to rotate and close; The connection between the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure is used to lock the connection portion with the rotating portion, so as to form a rigid connection between the solar panel and the horizontal member.

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