A water photovoltaic module fixing structure

By combining height and angle adjustment components with fixed plates, support plates, and limiting components, the problem of cumbersome angle and height adjustment during the installation of floating photovoltaic modules is solved, enabling rapid adjustment and improved stability of the photovoltaic panels.

CN120377778BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21CHINA POWER CONSTR HUBEI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510420823.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-06
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-06

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for installing floating photovoltaic modules are cumbersome and time-consuming when adjusting the installation angle and height of the photovoltaic panels, and their stability is insufficient in the long term, making them prone to shaking or falling off due to the impact of wind and waves.

Method used

By employing height adjustment and angle adjustment components, combined with a fixing plate, support plate, and limiting components, the photovoltaic panel can be quickly adjusted and limited in multiple directions to ensure stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation efficiency and stability of photovoltaic panels, enabling them to remain stable in complex aquatic environments and enhancing the overall integrity and stability of the fixed structure.

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Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of photovoltaic module installation, and particularly relates to a water photovoltaic module fixing structure, which comprises two anchor piles, the anchor piles are provided with height adjusting assemblies for adjusting the height of photovoltaic panels and angle adjusting assemblies for adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panels, corresponding height adjusting assemblies and angle adjusting assemblies are jointly provided with fixing plates, and the two fixing plates are both fixedly provided with supporting plates for supporting the photovoltaic panels on the side close to each other. When the photovoltaic panel is installed and fixed, the height adjusting assembly and the angle adjusting assembly are used to quickly adjust the installation height and the installation angle, so that the installation efficiency of the photovoltaic panel is improved, and the photovoltaic panel can be limited in multiple directions through the cooperation of the fixing plate and the baffle, so that the photovoltaic panel can remain stable even in the face of complex water environment, such as the impact of wind and wave and the surge of water flow, and the stability of the photovoltaic panel after installation is further ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of photovoltaic module installation, and particularly relates to a fixing structure for a floating photovoltaic module. Background Technology

[0002] With the vigorous development of clean energy, floating photovoltaic power stations are widely used due to their numerous advantages. Among these advantages, the fixing structure of the floating photovoltaic modules is crucial, as it bears the heavy responsibility of stably supporting the photovoltaic panels and enabling them to efficiently receive solar energy.

[0003] Currently, the installation of floating photovoltaic (PV) modules typically requires first fixing anchor piles in the water, then installing mounting brackets on the anchor piles, and finally securing the PV panels to two adjacent mounting brackets with bolts. However, this installation method has significant drawbacks: First, when fine-tuning the installation angle of the PV panels is needed, workers need to tighten multiple bolts, a cumbersome and time-consuming process that reduces installation efficiency. Second, since the PV panels are only connected to the mounting brackets with bolts, they are prone to instability due to wind and waves or loosening bolts during long-term use, potentially leading to wobbling or detachment, which would affect the normal operation of the PV modules. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a fixing structure for a floating photovoltaic module, which facilitates the adjustment of the installation height and angle of the photovoltaic panel during installation, and ensures the stability of the photovoltaic panel after installation by limiting the photovoltaic panel in multiple directions.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present application provides the following technical solution: The present invention provides a fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module, including two anchor piles. The anchor piles are provided with a height adjustment component for adjusting the height of the photovoltaic panel and an angle adjustment component for adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel. A fixing plate is provided between the corresponding height adjustment component and angle adjustment component.

[0006] Each of the two fixed plates is fixedly provided with a support plate on one side that is close to each other to support the photovoltaic panel. The support plate is provided with a limiting component that works with the photovoltaic panel to limit the angle adjustment component.

[0007] On the side of each of the two fixed plates that are close to each other, there is a limiting component 2 that works with it to limit the photovoltaic panel between the two support plates.

[0008] According to an advantageous embodiment, the height adjustment assembly includes a mounting plate fixedly mounted on the upper end of the anchor pile by bolts, a threaded sleeve fixedly mounted on the upper part of the mounting plate, a threaded rod being provided with the internal threads of the threaded sleeve, and the top end of the threaded rod passing through the threaded sleeve and hinged to the bottom of the fixing plate.

[0009] According to an advantageous embodiment, the angle adjustment assembly includes clamps bolted to the outside of the anchor pile, with two support rods symmetrically distributed front and back on the opposite sides of the two clamps, and the two support rods having different lengths. A movable block is hinged to the end of the support rod away from the clamp.

[0010] According to an advantageous embodiment, the movable block has a groove inside, a reset spring is fixedly installed in the groove, an arc-shaped block is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the reset spring, the bottom end of the arc-shaped block extends through the groove, an L-shaped plate is fixedly installed on one side of the arc-shaped block, and the side of the L-shaped plate away from the arc-shaped block extends through the groove.

[0011] According to an advantageous embodiment, a U-shaped plate is fixedly provided at the bottom of the fixed plate, and a movable block is located inside the U-shaped plate and slidably connected with the U-shaped plate. Multiple arc-shaped openings are provided on both the front and rear sides of the horizontal section inside the U-shaped plate, and the bottom end of the arc-shaped block is engaged with the corresponding arc-shaped opening.

[0012] According to an advantageous embodiment, the photovoltaic panel and the support plate are connected by bolts, and the bottom of the photovoltaic panel contacts the upper part of the support plate. A rectangular groove is formed on the upper part of the support plate. The limiting component includes two connecting blocks that are slidably disposed in the rectangular groove and are L-shaped. A movable plate is fixedly disposed on the upper part of the two connecting blocks. The movable plate is located in the rectangular groove and abuts against the bottom of the photovoltaic panel. A limiting plate is fixedly disposed on the side of the two connecting blocks away from the movable plate, and the bottom of the limiting plate contacts the upper part of the L-shaped plate. Two return springs are disposed on the upper part of the limiting plate, and the top of the return springs is connected to the bottom of the support plate.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment, a storage groove is provided on the side of each of the two fixed plates that are close to each other. The second limiting component includes a slider that is slidably disposed inside the storage groove. A baffle is rotatably disposed on the upper part of the slider. The side of each of the two baffles that are close to each other contacts the front and rear sides of the photovoltaic panel respectively, and the baffles are located between the two storage grooves.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment, the upper part of the baffle has two locking grooves, a return spring three is fixedly installed in the locking groove, and a locking rod is fixedly installed on the upper part of the return spring three, and the two corresponding locking rods are sloped on the side that is close to each other.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment, the upper part of the fixing plate is provided with a plurality of locking holes that communicate with the storage slot and cooperate with the locking rod. The end of the locking rod away from the return spring passes through the locking slot and through the corresponding locking hole.

[0016] According to an advantageous embodiment, a rectangular opening is provided on the horizontal section of the U-shaped plate for the threaded rod to pass through, and the inner wall of the rectangular opening is provided with sponge.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the floating photovoltaic module fixing structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. When installing and fixing photovoltaic panels, the present invention utilizes height adjustment components and angle adjustment components to facilitate rapid adjustment of the installation height and angle, thereby improving the installation efficiency of photovoltaic panels. At the same time, the combination of fixing plates and baffles can limit the photovoltaic panels in multiple directions, so that even in the face of complex aquatic environments, such as the impact of wind and waves and the surge of water, the photovoltaic panels can remain stable, thereby further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panels after installation.

[0019] 2. The present invention includes an angle adjustment component and a limiting component. By adjusting the position of the slider, and with the combined action of the arc block and the arc opening, the angle of the photovoltaic panel can be easily adjusted. At the same time, the weight of the photovoltaic panel during installation can squeeze the limiting plate, which can further limit and lock the slider, thereby improving the stability of the photovoltaic panel during use after installation.

[0020] 3. The present invention includes a limiting component two, a locking rod and a locking port. The locking rod and locking port work together to adjust the position of the baffle, thereby limiting the front and rear sides of photovoltaic panels of different sizes and improving the versatility of the fixing structure. At the same time, the two fixing plates can be tightly connected together through the two baffles, which enhances the integrity and stability of the entire fixing structure. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram from a first perspective of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram from a second perspective of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial connection structure diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram showing the connection between the anchor pile and the height adjustment component and the angle adjustment component in this invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial connection structure diagram of the fixing plate and the supporting plate in this invention.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the movable block in this invention.

[0027] Figure 7 This diagram shows the changes in the state of the baffle after it is stored in the storage slot and after it is removed from the storage slot in this invention.

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the connection state between the movable plate and the support plate when the photovoltaic panel is not placed on the support plate in this invention.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the state of multiple photovoltaic panels after installation in this invention.

[0031] The attached diagram shows the following labels: 1. Anchor pile; 2. Height adjustment component; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Threaded sleeve; 23. Threaded rod; 3. Angle adjustment component; 31. Clamp; 32. Support rod; 33. Moving block; 331. Return spring one; 332. Arc block; 333. L-shaped plate; 4. Support plate; 5. Limiting component one; 51. Connecting block; 52. Moving plate; 53. Limiting plate; 54. Return spring two; 6. Limiting component two; 61. Slider; 62. Baffle; 621. Locking groove; 622. Return spring three; 623. Locking rod; 7. U-shaped plate; 8. Arc opening; 9. Storage groove; 10. Locking opening; 11. Rectangular opening; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Figure 10 This application will now be described in further detail.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 A fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module includes two anchor piles 1. The anchor piles 1 are equipped with a height adjustment component 2 for adjusting the height of the photovoltaic panel 13 and an angle adjustment component 3 for adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel 13. A fixing plate 12 is provided between the corresponding height adjustment component 2 and angle adjustment component 3.

[0034] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The height adjustment component 2 includes a mounting plate 21 fixedly mounted on the upper end of the anchor pile 1 by bolts. A threaded sleeve 22 is fixedly mounted on the upper part of the mounting plate 21. A threaded rod 23 is provided inside the threaded sleeve 22. The top end of the threaded rod 23 passes through the threaded sleeve 22 and is hinged to the bottom of the fixing plate 12.

[0035] To ensure that multiple photovoltaic panels 13 are installed at the same height, before installing the mounting plate 21 on the upper part of the anchor pile 1 with bolts, the worker holds the threaded rod 23 and then rotates the threaded sleeve 22. The rotation of the threaded sleeve 22 can drive the mounting plate 21 to rotate and move it up or down at the same time. This allows the distance between the mounting plate 21 and the fixing plate 12 to be adjusted according to the predetermined installation height of the photovoltaic panels 13. After the mounting plate 21 is installed on the upper part of the anchor pile 1 with bolts, it can be ensured that multiple photovoltaic panels 13 are installed at the same height.

[0036] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The angle adjustment component 3 includes a clamp 31 that is bolted to the outside of the anchor pile 1. Two support rods 32 are hinged to each other on the side away from each other and are symmetrically distributed in front and behind. The two support rods 32 have different lengths. A moving block 33 is hinged to the end of the support rod 32 away from the clamp 31.

[0037] See Figure 6 The movable block 33 has a groove inside, and a reset spring 331 is fixedly installed in the groove. An arc-shaped block 332 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the reset spring 331. The bottom end of the arc-shaped block 332 passes through the groove. An L-shaped plate 333 is fixedly installed on one side of the arc-shaped block 332, and the side of the L-shaped plate 333 away from the arc-shaped block 332 passes through the groove.

[0038] See Figure 2 and Figure 5 A U-shaped plate 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed plate 12. The movable block 33 is located inside the U-shaped plate 7 and is slidably connected to the U-shaped plate 7. Multiple arc-shaped openings 8 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the horizontal section inside the U-shaped plate 7, and the bottom end of the arc-shaped block 332 is engaged with the corresponding arc-shaped opening 8. A rectangular opening 11 is provided on the horizontal section of the U-shaped plate 7 for the threaded rod 23 to pass through, and the inner wall of the rectangular opening 11 is provided with sponge.

[0039] To facilitate adjustment of the installation angle of the photovoltaic panel 13, when adjustment is needed, the operator can pull the two corresponding L-shaped plates 333 to move the two corresponding arc-shaped blocks 332 upwards. When the arc-shaped blocks 332 move upwards away from the corresponding arc-shaped opening 8, they will also squeeze the reset spring 331. At this time, the limit lock on the moving block 33 is released. Then, the two corresponding moving blocks 33 can be slid to rotate the corresponding support rod 32. By rotating the two support rods 32, the fixing plate 12 can be rotated to the required angle. When the fixing plate 12 rotates, the sponge prevents friction against the threaded rod 23. Then, the L-shaped plates 333 are released. With the cooperation of the reset spring 331, the arc-shaped blocks 332 can be inserted into the corresponding arc-shaped opening 8 to continue locking the slider 61. This makes it convenient to adjust the installation angle of the photovoltaic panel 13.

[0040] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 Each of the two fixed plates 12 is fixedly provided with a support plate 4 on the side that is close to each other to support the photovoltaic panel 13. Each of the two fixed plates 12 is provided with a limiting component 6 that cooperates with it to limit the photovoltaic panel 13 between the two support plates 4.

[0041] See Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 Each of the two fixed plates 12 has a storage slot 9 on one side that is close to each other. The limiting component 2 6 includes a slider 61 that is slidably disposed inside the storage slot 9. A baffle 62 is rotatably disposed on the upper part of the slider 61. The two baffles 62 are in contact with the front and rear sides of the photovoltaic panel 13 on the side that is close to each other, and the baffles 62 are located between the two storage slots 9.

[0042] See Figure 8 The upper part of the baffle 62 has two locking grooves 621, and a return spring 622 is fixedly installed in the locking groove 621. A locking rod 623 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the return spring 622, and the two corresponding locking rods 623 are sloped on the side that is close to each other. The upper part of the fixing plate 12 has multiple locking holes 10 that communicate with the storage groove 9 and cooperate with the locking rods 623. The end of the locking rod 623 away from the return spring 622 passes through the locking groove 621 and through the corresponding locking hole 10.

[0043] To improve the stability of the photovoltaic panel 13 after installation, after adjusting the angle and height of the fixing plate 12, the operator can rotate the baffle 62 inside the storage slot 9 to remove it from the corresponding storage slot 9 (e.g., Figure 7(As shown), then continue to rotate the baffle 62 so that the side of the baffle 62 away from the slider 61 moves closer to the other storage slot 9. At this time, the operator can press the locking rod 623 that has been moved out of the storage slot 9, so that the side of the baffle 62 away from the slider 61 can be smoothly rotated into the other storage slot 9. At this time, the corresponding locking rod 623 is inserted into the corresponding locking hole 10 on the other fixing plate 12 (as shown). Figure 3 As shown), the two baffles 62 allow the two fixing plates 12 to be tightly connected together. Then, according to the size of the photovoltaic panel 13, the baffles 62 can be pushed to move so that the locking rod 623 can be inserted into the corresponding locking port 10. When installing the photovoltaic panel 13, the photovoltaic panel 13 can be installed on the upper part of the two support plates 4 with bolts. At this time, the two fixing plates 12 can limit the left and right sides of the photovoltaic panel 13, and the two baffles 62 can limit the front and rear sides of the photovoltaic panel 13. Through this multi-directional limiting effect, the photovoltaic panel 13 is stably fixed in the predetermined position. Even when facing complex aquatic environments, such as the impact of wind and waves and the surge of water, it can remain stable, thereby further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panel 13 after installation.

[0044] See Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 The support plate 4 is provided with a limiting component 5 that cooperates with the photovoltaic panel 13 to limit the angle adjustment component 3. The photovoltaic panel 13 and the support plate 4 are connected by bolts, and the bottom of the photovoltaic panel 13 contacts the top of the support plate 4. A rectangular groove is opened in the upper part of the support plate 4. The limiting component 5 includes two connecting blocks 51 that are slidably disposed in the rectangular groove and are L-shaped. A moving plate 52 is fixedly disposed on the upper part of the two connecting blocks 51. The moving plate 52 is located in the rectangular groove and abuts against the bottom of the photovoltaic panel 13. A limiting plate 53 is fixedly disposed on the side of the two connecting blocks 51 away from the moving plate 52. The bottom of the limiting plate 53 contacts the upper part of the L-shaped plate 333. Two return springs 54 are provided on the upper part of the limiting plate 53. The top of the return springs 54 is connected to the bottom of the support plate 4.

[0045] To further ensure the stability of the photovoltaic panel 13 during use, when the photovoltaic panel 13 is installed on the support plate 4, the photovoltaic panel 13 will contact the moving plate 52 and squeeze the moving plate 52. The moving plate 52, under pressure, will drive the limiting plate 53 to move downward through the connecting block 51, so that the limiting plate 53 moves downward to contact the upper part of the L-shaped plate 333. At this time, the L-shaped plate 333 is not easy to move due to external influences, making the photovoltaic panel 13 less likely to shake during use, thereby further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panel 13 during use.

[0046] In the specific work, when installing and fixing the photovoltaic panel 13, first use the height adjustment component 2 to adjust the height of the fixing plate 12 according to the predetermined installation standard, then fix the clamp 31 to the upper part of the anchor pile 1, and then use the angle adjustment component 3 to adjust the angle of the fixing plate 12 according to the predetermined installation standard.

[0047] Then, the staff can pull the two baffles 62 and rotate them 90 degrees respectively, so that the two fixing plates 12 can be tightly connected together. At the same time, the baffles 62 can be moved to the appropriate position by the cooperation of the locking rod 623 and the locking port 10. After the photovoltaic panel 13 is installed on the upper part of the two support plates 4 with bolts, the photovoltaic panel 13 can be limited in multiple directions by the cooperation of the fixing plate 12 and the baffle 62. Even when facing complex water environment, such as the impact of wind and waves and the surge of water, it can remain stable, thereby further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panel 13 after installation.

[0048] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for a floating photovoltaic module, characterized in that: It includes two anchor piles, each anchor pile being equipped with a height adjustment component for adjusting the height of the photovoltaic panel and an angle adjustment component for adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel, with a fixing plate shared between the corresponding height adjustment component and angle adjustment component; On the side of each of the two fixed plates that are close to each other, a support plate is fixedly provided to support the photovoltaic panel. The support plate is provided with a limiting component that works with the photovoltaic panel to limit the angle adjustment component. On the side of each of the two fixed plates that are close to each other, there is a limiting component 2 that works with it to limit the photovoltaic panel between the two support plates; The angle adjustment assembly includes clamps that are bolted to the outside of the anchor pile. Two support rods that are symmetrically distributed front and back are hinged to the sides of the two clamps that are far apart from each other. The two support rods have different lengths, and a moving block is hinged to the end of the support rod that is far away from the clamp. The movable block has a groove inside, and a reset spring is fixedly installed in the groove. An arc-shaped block is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the reset spring, and the bottom end of the arc-shaped block extends through the groove. An L-shaped plate is fixedly installed on one side of the arc-shaped block, and the side of the L-shaped plate away from the arc-shaped block extends through the groove. A U-shaped plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed plate. The moving block is located inside the U-shaped plate and is slidably connected to the U-shaped plate. Multiple arc-shaped openings are provided on both the front and rear sides of the horizontal section inside the U-shaped plate, and the bottom end of the arc-shaped block is engaged with the corresponding arc-shaped opening. The photovoltaic panel and the support plate are connected by bolts, and the bottom of the photovoltaic panel is in contact with the top of the support plate. A rectangular groove is provided on the top of the support plate. The limiting component includes two connecting blocks that are slidably disposed in the rectangular groove and are L-shaped. A movable plate is fixedly disposed on the top of the two connecting blocks. The movable plate is located in the rectangular groove and abuts against the bottom of the photovoltaic panel. A limiting plate is fixedly disposed on the side of the two connecting blocks away from the movable plate, and the bottom of the limiting plate is in contact with the top of the L-shaped plate. Two return springs are provided on the top of the limiting plate, and the top of the return springs is connected to the bottom of the support plate.

2. The fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height adjustment assembly includes a mounting plate fixed to the upper end of the anchor pile by bolts. A threaded sleeve is fixedly installed on the upper part of the mounting plate. A threaded rod is provided inside the threaded sleeve. The top end of the threaded rod passes through the threaded sleeve and is hinged to the bottom of the fixing plate.

3. The fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two fixed plates are provided with a storage slot on the side that is close to each other. The second limiting component includes a slider that is slidably disposed inside the storage slot. A baffle is rotatably disposed on the upper part of the slider. The side of the two baffles that is close to each other contacts the front and rear sides of the photovoltaic panel respectively, and the baffles are located between the two storage slots.

4. The fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper part of the baffle has two locking grooves, and a return spring three is fixedly installed in the locking groove. A locking rod is fixedly installed on the upper part of the return spring three, and the two corresponding locking rods are sloped on the side that is close to each other.

5. The fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper part of the fixing plate has multiple locking holes that communicate with the storage slot and cooperate with the locking rod. The end of the locking rod away from the reset spring passes through the locking slot and through the corresponding locking hole.

6. The fixed structure for a floating photovoltaic module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal section of the U-shaped plate has a rectangular opening for the threaded rod to pass through, and the inner wall of the rectangular opening is lined with sponge.

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