Orientation-adjustable support system for photovoltaic panel installation

Through the matching of the annular base and the slidable connecting base and the telescopic structure of the support column, the 360° rotation and pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel are accurately controlled, which solves the problem that the solar panel cannot change with the light angle, improves the solar energy utilization efficiency and simplifies the installation process.

CN120263072AInactive Publication Date: 2025-07-04JIANGSU SHENGHUANG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510310445.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing solar panels are fixed in orientation and inclination angles when installed, and cannot change with the change of light angle, resulting in low efficiency in solar energy resource utilization.

Method used

The combination of the annular base and the slidable connecting base achieves 360° horizontal rotation adjustment, and the telescopic structure of the support column A and the support column B and the articulated support beams are combined to achieve accurate control of the pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel, ensuring that the photovoltaic panel can track the optimal light angle in real time.

Benefits of technology

Real-time tracking of photovoltaic panels is achieved, the efficiency of solar energy resource utilization is improved, and rapid disassembly and assembly and transportation is achieved through the ring base spliced ​​by I-ray rails, reducing the time of on-site construction.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an orientation-adjustable support system for photovoltaic panel installation, and relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panel installation devices. The device comprises a base and at least three connecting seats connected to the base, the upper surfaces of the connecting seats are connected with supporting columns, and the tops of the supporting columns are connected with a mounting frame used for mounting a photovoltaic panel assembly; the base is annular, and the connecting seat does circular motion on the base; the mounting frame comprises a support connected to the top end of the supporting column, and two supporting columns A and two supporting columns B are mounted on the upper surface of the support; the tops of the supporting column A and the supporting column B are hinged to a supporting beam, and the photovoltaic panel assembly is installed on the supporting beam. According to the invention, 360-degree horizontal rotation adjustment is realized through the cooperation of the annular base and the slidable connecting seat, and the precise control of the pitching angle is realized by combining the telescopic structures of the support column A and the support column B and the hinged support beam, so that the photovoltaic panel can track the optimal illumination angle in real time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic panel installation devices, and particularly relates to a bracket system for installing photovoltaic panels with adjustable orientation. Background Art

[0002] As a clean energy source that is inexhaustible, how to correctly and efficiently utilize solar energy resources is the only way to maintain sustainable development and an important direction for future energy development. However, the energy flux density of solar energy is low, and the radiation angle changes with time. Since the orientation and tilt angle of current solar panels are fixed during installation, their tilt angle cannot change with the change of the illumination angle and cannot always face the sun, so the utilization efficiency of solar energy resources is very low. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a bracket system for installing photovoltaic panels with adjustable orientation. Through the cooperation of an annular base and a slidable connecting seat, 360° horizontal rotation adjustment is achieved. Combining the telescopic structures of support column A and support column B and the articulated support beam to achieve precise control of the pitch angle, enabling the photovoltaic panel to track the optimal illumination angle in real time, and solving the problems raised in the background art.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The present invention is a bracket system for installing photovoltaic panels with adjustable orientation, including a base and at least three connecting seats connected to the base. The upper surface of the connecting seat is connected to a support column, and the top of the support column is connected to a mounting frame for installing a photovoltaic panel assembly; the base is circular, and the connecting seats move in a circular motion on the base; the mounting frame includes a bracket connected to the top of the support column, and two support columns A and two support columns B are installed on the upper surface of the bracket; the tops of the support column A and the support column B are both hinged to a support beam, and the photovoltaic panel assembly is installed on the support beam; the support column A and the support column B have the same structure and both include a sleeve and a movable column sleeved with each other, and a locking bolt A is provided at the top of the sleeve.

[0006] Further, the base is formed by splicing multiple "I"-shaped steel rails; a first connecting piece is connected between the bottoms of adjacent two steel rails; the first connecting piece includes a connecting piece body A, and the connecting piece body A includes an arc-shaped block, and a channel with a "T"-shaped cross-section is opened on one surface of the arc-shaped block; fastening bolts A are respectively provided at both ends of the arc-shaped block; fixing blocks are provided on both sides of the arc-shaped block, and through holes are provided on the fixing blocks.

[0007] Further, the connecting seat includes a connecting piece body B having the same structure as the connecting piece body A, and fastening bolts B are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting piece body B;

[0008] A connecting column is arranged on the upper surface of the connecting piece body B located between the two fastening bolts B; insertion holes A for inserting the connecting column are respectively arranged at both ends of the support column, and a locking bolt B is arranged at the end of the support column; a second connecting piece is connected between the tops of two adjacent steel rails, and the second connecting piece includes a connecting piece body C having the same structure as the connecting piece body A.

[0009] Further, the bracket is a rectangular frame, and the support columns A and B are respectively arranged at four corner sides on the upper surface of the rectangular frame; the two support columns A are located on one side of the rectangular frame, and the two support columns B are located on the other side of the rectangular frame; the support beam is a rectangular rod, a connecting sleeve is arranged on the support beam in a matching manner, a fastening bolt is arranged on one side of the connecting sleeve, a pair of side plates are arranged on one side of the connecting sleeve, a rotating shaft is connected between the pair of side plates, and a shaft hole rotatably matched with the rotating shaft is arranged at the top of the movable column.

[0010] Further, the photovoltaic panel assembly includes a rectangular fixing frame, and a photovoltaic panel body is installed in the fixing frame; two rectangular insertion plates are connected to the bottom side of the fixing frame; protruding parts protruding upward are respectively arranged at both ends of the support beam, and notches for inserting the rectangular insertion plates are arranged on the protruding parts.

[0011] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] The present invention realizes 360° horizontal rotation adjustment through the cooperation of the annular base and the slidable connecting seat, and combines the telescopic structures of the support columns A and B and the articulated support beam to achieve precise control of the pitching angle, so that the photovoltaic panel can track the optimal illumination angle in real time; at the same time, an annular base spliced by I-shaped steel rails is adopted, and in cooperation with standardized connecting pieces, the support system can be quickly disassembled, assembled and transported, reducing the on-site erection time.

[0013] Certainly, it is not necessary for any product implementing the present invention to simultaneously achieve all the above-mentioned advantages. Description of the Drawings

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for describing the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the support system of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view at A in

[0017] Figure 3 is the front view of Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the enlarged partial view at position C in

[0019] Figure 5 the Figure 1 cross-sectional view of the bracket system shown in the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the enlarged partial view at position B in

[0021] Figure 7 the structural schematic diagram of the bracket system of the present invention from a top-down perspective;

[0022] Figure 8 the structural schematic diagram of the bracket system of the present invention from a bottom-up perspective;

[0023] Figure 9 is Figure 8 the enlarged partial view at position E in

[0024] Figure 10 is Figure 8 the enlarged partial view at position D in

[0025] Figure 11 the structural schematic diagram of the detection mechanism of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 12 the structural schematic diagram of the photosensitive plate of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "thickness", "top", "middle", "length", "inner", "periphery", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, the present invention is a bracket system for installing a photovoltaic panel with adjustable orientation, which includes a base 1, at least three connecting seats 3 connected to the base 1, a support column 5 connected to the upper surface of the connecting seat 3, and an installation frame 6 connected to the top of the support column 5 for installing a photovoltaic panel assembly 9; the base 1 is in a circular ring shape, and the connecting seat 3 makes a circular motion on the base 1; the installation frame 6 includes a bracket connected to the top end of the support column 5, and two support columns A and two support columns B are installed on the upper surface of the bracket; the tops of the support columns A and B are both hinged to a support beam 66, and the photovoltaic panel assembly 9 is installed on the support beam 66; the support columns A and B have the same structure, and both include a sleeve 60 and a movable column 62 that are sleeved with each other. A locking bolt A61 is provided at the top end of the sleeve 60. Through the cooperation of the annular base and the slidable connecting seat 3, 360° horizontal rotation adjustment is realized. Combining the telescopic structures of the support columns A and B and the articulated support beam, precise control of the pitching angle is achieved, so that the photovoltaic panel can track the optimal illumination angle in real time.

[0030] When in use, for the convenience of transportation, the provided base 1 is formed by splicing multiple sections of "I"-shaped steel rails 10. And for the convenience of connecting adjacent two steel rails 10, a first connecting piece 2 is connected between the bottoms of adjacent two steel rails 10, and at the same time, a second connecting piece 4 is connected between the tops of adjacent two steel rails 10; and the first connecting piece 2 includes a connecting piece body A, and the connecting piece body A includes an arc-shaped block 20. A groove 21 with a "T"-shaped cross section is opened on one surface of the arc-shaped block 20; fastening bolts A24 are respectively arranged at both ends of the arc-shaped block 20; fixing blocks 22 are arranged on both sides of the arc-shaped block 20, and through holes 23 are arranged on the fixing blocks 22; and the second connecting piece 4 includes a connecting piece body C with the same structure as the connecting piece body A.

[0031] Of course, when in use, for the convenience of installing the connecting seat 3 and controlling its circular motion on the base 1 during use, such as Figures 5-6 , the connecting seat 3 includes a connecting piece body B30 with the same structure as the connecting piece body A. Fastening bolts B31 are respectively arranged at both ends of the connecting piece body B30; a connecting column 32 is arranged on the upper surface of the connecting piece body B30 between the two fastening bolts B31; insertion holes A50 for inserting the connecting column 32 are respectively arranged at both ends of the support column 5, and a locking bolt B51 is arranged at the end of the support column 5; that is, when in use, both ends of the connecting seat 3 are respectively lapped on the ends of two steel rails 10; an insertion column inserted into the insertion hole A50 is arranged on the bottom side of the bracket.

[0032] When in use, for the convenience of adjusting the inclination angle after the photovoltaic panel assembly 9 is installed, the bracket provided in the present invention is a rectangular frame, and the support columns A and B are respectively arranged at the four corner sides of the upper surface of the rectangular frame; the two support columns A are located on one side of the rectangular frame, and the two support columns B are located on the other side of the rectangular frame; such as Figures 3-4, the support beam 66 is a rectangular rod. A connecting sleeve 63 is arranged on the support beam 66 in a matching manner. A fixing bolt 65 is arranged on one side of the connecting sleeve 63. A pair of side plates 64 are arranged on one side of the connecting sleeve 63. A rotating shaft is connected between the pair of side plates 64. The top of the movable column 62 is provided with a shaft hole that rotatably cooperates with the rotating shaft. And the photovoltaic panel assembly 9 includes a rectangular fixing frame 91, and a photovoltaic panel body 92 is installed in the fixing frame 91. Two rectangular insertion plates 90 are connected to the bottom side of the fixing frame 91. Convex portions 67 protruding upward are respectively arranged at both ends of the support beam 66, and notch openings 68 for inserting the rectangular insertion plates 90 are arranged on the convex portions 67.

[0033] Based on the above use, such as Figures 7-12 , during use, in order to detect the incident angle of sunlight and the orientation at the maximum illumination, a detection mechanism 7 for detecting the incident angle of sunlight and the orientation is provided during use. The detection mechanism 7 includes a housing 71 with an open top. A support edge 72 is arranged at the port of the housing 71. A rotating motor is arranged on the bottom side of the housing 71. A circular scale plate A 73 with a scale A arranged on the edge side is connected to the end of the rotating motor. The center of the upper surface of the circular scale plate A 73 is rotatably connected with a U-shaped frame 74. A fastening bolt C is arranged on the bottom side of the U-shaped frame 74. A detection chamber 77 is rotatably installed in the U-shaped frame 74. A driving motor 76 for driving the detection chamber 77 to rotate is arranged on one side of the U-shaped frame 74. A scale needle 75 is arranged on one side of the bottom of the U-shaped frame 74. And a photosensitive plate 78 is arranged in the detection chamber 77. A plurality of sequentially sleeved retaining rings 781 are arranged on the upper surface of the photosensitive plate 78. Then, during use, through the arrangement of the photosensitive plate 78, and by using the rotating motor and the driving motor 76 to adjust the top orientation of the detection chamber 77 and the overall inclination angle of the detection chamber 77 during use, it is convenient to perform automatic light tracking during use, and then detect the optimal incident angle of light and the orientation of the sun.

[0034] At the same time, during use, in order to conveniently adjust the installation inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel body 92 during installation according to the detection results of the detection mechanism 7, inclination sensors A and B are respectively installed on the photovoltaic panel assembly 9 and the detection chamber 77 in the present invention. Then, during installation, it is only necessary to control the inclination angles detected by the inclination sensors A and B to be the same.

[0035] Similarly, during use, in order to conveniently adjust the installation orientation of the photovoltaic panel body 92 during installation according to the detection results of the detection mechanism 7, a orientation calibration mechanism is provided between the detection mechanism 7 and the installation frame 6 in the present invention;

[0036] Such as Figures 7-12, the orientation calibration mechanism includes a first member and a second member respectively connected to the detection mechanism 7 and the mounting bracket 6. A vertical rod 69 is connected to the bracket, and a circular scale plate B691 with a scale B on its edge side is connected to the bottom end of the vertical rod 69. A convex column 692 is provided on the bottom side of the circular scale plate B691; then the second member includes a ring body A81 rotatably mounted on the convex column 692. One side of the ring body A81 is connected to a column A812 through a connecting rod A811. A pointer A813 is provided at the top of the column A812, and the top of the column A812 is mounted on the top end of a base A814; the first member includes a ring body B82 rotatably mounted on the housing 71. One side of the ring body B82 is connected to a column B822 through a connecting rod B821. A pointer B823 is provided at the top of the column B822, and the top of the column B822 is mounted on the top end of a base B824; through holes A and through holes B with a concentric structure are respectively provided on the connecting rod A811 and the connecting rod B821. During assembly, a standard positioning rod is used to penetrate the connecting rod A811 and the connecting rod B821, so as to control that in the initial installation state, the pointer A813 points to the same scale on the circular scale plate B691 and the pointer B823 points to the circular scale plate A73, and at this time the scale needle 75 points to the circular scale plate A73 at the above scale; then in the subsequent process when the optimal orientation changes with different seasons, after controlling the ring body B82 to rotate around the housing 71 until the pointer B823 coincides with the position of the scale needle 75, after installation, control the ring body A81 to be locked and fixed on the convex column 692, and by controlling the rotation of the whole composed of the mounting bracket 6, the connecting seat 3, etc. around the base 1 until the through holes A and through holes B have a concentric structure, that is, at this time the scales on the circular scale plate A73 corresponding to the pointer B823 and the circular scale plate B691 corresponding to the pointer A813 are the same.

[0037] During use, for the convenience of installing the housing 71, a bottom plate 70 is welded to the bottom end of the housing 71, and mounting holes 701 are installed on the edge side of the bottom plate 70.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "example", "specific example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made according to the content of this specification. These embodiments are selected and specifically described in this specification to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, so that those skilled in the art can well understand and utilize the present invention. The present invention is only limited by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A bracket system for installing a photovoltaic panel with adjustable orientation, characterized in that: It includes a base (1) and at least three connecting seats (3) connected to the base (1). The upper surface of the connecting seat (3) is connected to a support column (5), and the top of the support column (5) is connected to a mounting frame (6) for mounting a photovoltaic panel assembly (9). The base (1) is in a circular ring shape, and the connecting seat (3) makes a circular motion on the base (1). The mounting frame (6) includes a bracket connected to the top end of the support column (5), and two support columns A and two support columns B are mounted on the upper surface of the bracket. The tops of the support columns A and B are both hinged to a support beam (66), and the photovoltaic panel assembly (9) is mounted on the support beam (66). The support columns A and B have the same structure and both include a sleeve (60) and a movable column (62) sleeved with each other. A locking bolt A (61) is provided at the top end of the sleeve (60).

2. The bracket system for mounting a photovoltaic panel with adjustable orientation according to claim 1, wherein, The base (1) is formed by splicing multiple "I"-shaped steel rails (10). A first connecting piece (2) is connected between the bottoms of two adjacent steel rails (10). The first connecting piece (2) includes a connecting piece body A, and the connecting piece body A includes an arc-shaped block (20). A channel (21) with a "T"-shaped cross-section is opened on one surface of the arc-shaped block (20). Fastening bolts A (24) are respectively provided at both ends of the arc-shaped block (20). Fixing blocks (22) are provided on both sides of the arc-shaped block (20), and through holes (23) are provided on the fixing blocks (22).

3. The bracket system for mounting a photovoltaic panel with adjustable orientation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting seat (3) includes a connecting piece body B (30) having the same structure as the connecting piece body A. Fastening bolts B (31) are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting piece body B (30). A connecting column (32) is provided on the upper surface of the connecting piece body B (30) between the two fastening bolts B (31). Insertion holes A (50) for inserting the connecting column (32) are respectively provided at both ends of the support column (5), and a locking bolt B (51) is provided at the end of the support column (5). A second connecting piece (4) is connected between the tops of two adjacent steel rails (10), and the second connecting piece (4) includes a connecting piece body C having the same structure as the connecting piece body A.

4. A bracket system for mounting a photovoltaic panel with adjustable orientation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is a rectangular frame, and the support columns A and B are respectively arranged at the four corner sides on the upper surface of the rectangular frame; the two support columns A are located on one side of the rectangular frame, and the two support columns B are located on the other side of the rectangular frame. The support beam (66) is a rectangular rod, and a connecting sleeve (63) is fitted on the support beam (66). A tightening bolt (65) is provided on one side of the connecting sleeve (63), and a pair of side plates (64) are provided on one side of the connecting sleeve (63). A rotating shaft is connected between the pair of side plates (64), and a shaft hole for rotational cooperation with the rotating shaft is provided at the top of the movable column (62).

5. The bracket system for mounting a photovoltaic panel with adjustable orientation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The photovoltaic panel assembly (9) includes a rectangular fixing frame (91), and a photovoltaic panel body (92) is installed in the fixing frame (91). Two rectangular insertion plates (90) are connected to the bottom side of the fixing frame (91). Both ends of the support beam (66) are respectively provided with protruding portions (67) protruding upward, and a notch (68) for inserting a rectangular plug board (90) is provided on the protruding portion (67).