Photovoltaic equipment support

By designing a reversible mounting plate and photovoltaic equipment bracket for protective cover, support components and angle adjustment components, the problem of incomplete protection of solar panels in the prior art is solved, safe storage and stable support in extreme weather, and the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar panels is optimized.

CN120498336APending Publication Date: 2025-08-15HUANENG ZUOQUAN COAL&POWER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510549587.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2025-08-15

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Technical Problem

After the existing photovoltaic equipment brackets are folded and contracted, the top of the solar panels is still exposed to the outside world, resulting in incomplete protection.

Method used

A photovoltaic equipment bracket including a support plate, a connecting seat, a mounting plate, a protective cover and a driving assembly is designed. The mounting plate and a protective cover are rotated by the driving assembly to realize the flip storage of the solar panel, and the support stability is improved through the support assembly and the limit seat, and the angle adjustment assembly is used to adjust the incident angle of the sunlight.

Benefits of technology

Reduce the footprint in extreme weather, ensure the safety of solar panels, improve support stability, and maximize solar radiation reception.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment, and discloses a photovoltaic equipment support which comprises a supporting plate and a base, a connecting seat is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate, mounting plates are rotatably connected to the two sides of the connecting seat respectively, and first connecting shafts are fixedly inserted into the rotating joints of the two mounting plates respectively; and protective covers are rotationally connected to the two sides of the supporting plate correspondingly, second connecting shafts are fixedly connected to the rotating connecting positions of the two protective covers in an inserted mode correspondingly, and driving assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the supporting plate correspondingly. Through the design that the mounting plate and the protective cover are driven by the corresponding driving assemblies to rotate, the mounting plate and the solar panel on the mounting plate can be overturned and stored in extreme weather, the occupied area of the support in the extreme weather is reduced, meanwhile, the mounting plate and the solar panel in the mounting plate can be covered and protected by the protective cover, and the solar panel is prevented from being damaged. Therefore, the safety of the solar panel on the mounting plate in extreme weather is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment, and in particular to a photovoltaic equipment bracket. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the development of science and technology in recent years, the use of photovoltaic power generation has become more and more widespread. Photovoltaic equipment will need to be installed using brackets to facilitate the load-bearing and angle adjustment of the photovoltaic equipment.

[0003] After searching, a Chinese patent with publication number CN118316373A discloses a safe and efficient photovoltaic equipment mounting bracket. The above patent uses a foldable and liftable structural scheme of a foldable mounting plate to realize the function of storing and protecting the foldable mounting plate and the solar panels thereon in extreme weather. However, since the top of the foldable mounting plate is still exposed to the outside world after being folded and contracted, the protection of the foldable mounting plate and the solar panels thereon is not comprehensive. Therefore, in order to advance the industry's technology, better realize the protection function of the photovoltaic equipment bracket for solar panels, and improve the competitiveness of core technologies, this application proposes a new implementation plan that is different from the photovoltaic equipment bracket structure and application method in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (1) Technical problems solved

[0005] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a photovoltaic equipment bracket, which is mainly used to solve the problem that during the use of the photovoltaic equipment bracket, the top of the folding mounting plate is still exposed to the outside world after being folded and contracted, resulting in incomplete protection of the folding mounting plate and the solar panel thereon.

[0006] (2) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] The two wheels are connected to each other with a first gear and a second gear is connected to each other with a second gear, and the two wheels are connected with a first gear and a second gear is connected with a third gear, and the two wheels are connected with a first gear and a second gear is connected with a fourth gear.

[0009] Furthermore, a mounting opening is provided on the top of the support plate, and a support component is provided in the mounting opening.

[0010] Based on the above-mentioned scheme, the support assembly includes a fixed shell, which is fixedly connected to the mounting port of the support plate. Two rotating shafts are rotatably connected between the fixed shell and the connecting seat. A supporting plate is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft, and the top of the supporting plate is in contact with the bottom of the mounting plate.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention, the outer surfaces of the two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to sprockets, the same chain is arranged between the two sprockets, the bottom of the fixed shell is fixedly connected to a second motor, and the output end of the second motor is connected to one end of one of the rotating shafts.

[0012] Furthermore, a support disk is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft, and two connecting ribs are fixedly connected between the rotating shaft, the support disk and the supporting plate.

[0013] Based on the above scheme, the bottoms of the two support plates are fixedly connected to two limit seats, multiple fixing ribs are fixedly connected between the limit seats and the support plates, and the two ends of the two support plates are respectively located in the corresponding limit seats.

[0014] As a further solution of the present invention, the base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate, and a plurality of openings are opened on one side of the support plate.

[0015] Furthermore, an angle adjustment assembly is provided between the base and the support plate, and the angle adjustment assembly includes a fixed seat, one end of which is rotatably connected to a rotating seat, the rotating seat is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate, and the fixed seat is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base.

[0016] Based on the above-mentioned scheme, the bottom of the rotating seat is rotatably connected to a rotating plate, the bottom of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to a fixed plate, the upper surface of the fixed plate is threaded with two connecting screws, and the upper surface of the fixed seat is provided with multiple threaded holes, and the bottom ends of the two connecting screws are threadedly inserted into the corresponding threaded holes.

[0017] (3) Beneficial effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a photovoltaic equipment bracket with the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The mounting plate and the protective cover are driven to rotate by corresponding drive components respectively, so that the mounting plate and the solar panels thereon can be turned over and stored in extreme weather conditions, reducing the area occupied by the bracket in extreme weather conditions. At the same time, the protective cover can cover the mounting plate and the solar panels therein for protection, thereby ensuring the safety of the solar panels on the mounting plate in extreme weather conditions.

[0020] 2. Through the design of the support assembly, after the two mounting plates are unfolded, the supporting plate in the support assembly can support the mounting plate, ensuring the stability of the solar panel on the mounting plate during use. The design of the supporting plate and the connecting ribs can support the supporting plate, further improving the stability of the support assembly in supporting the mounting plate.

[0021] 3. Through the design of the limit seat, the support plate can be limited by the limit seat during the process of the support plate supporting the mounting plate, so that the two can form a whole during the process of the support plate supporting the mounting plate, thereby improving the supporting effect of the support plate on the mounting plate.

[0022] 4. Through the design of the angle adjustment component, the connecting screws can be installed in different threaded holes to adjust the inclination angle of the fixed seat and the rotating seat. When the angle between the sunlight and the ground changes with the latitude and season, the sunlight can be incident as vertically as possible to maximize the reception of solar radiation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a photovoltaic equipment support embodiment 1 proposed by the present invention in an unfolded and used state;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of a photovoltaic equipment support embodiment 1 proposed by the present invention in an unfolded state;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic equipment support embodiment 1 proposed by the present invention, wherein the mounting plate and the protective cover are in the state of explosion separation;

[0026] Figure 4This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the connection state between the first connecting shaft and the drive assembly of a photovoltaic device support embodiment 1 proposed by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the connection state between the second connecting shaft and the drive assembly of Example 1 of a photovoltaic equipment support proposed by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a photovoltaic equipment support embodiment 1 proposed by the present invention in a folded and stored state;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a photovoltaic equipment support embodiment 1 proposed by the present invention, showing a support assembly in a stored state;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a photovoltaic equipment support embodiment 2 proposed by the present invention with the protective cover removed.

[0031] In the figure: 1. Support plate; 2. Connecting seat; 3. Mounting plate; 4. First connecting shaft; 5. Protective cover; 6. Second connecting shaft; 7. Driving assembly; 701. Connecting shell; 702. Transmission gear; 703. Worm gear; 704. Worm; 705. First motor; 8. Mounting port; 9. Support assembly; 901. Fixed shell; 902. Rotating shaft; 903. Support plate; 10. Sprocket; 11. Chain; 12. Second motor; 13. Support plate; 14. Connecting rib; 15. Limiting seat; 16. Fixed rib; 17. Base; 18. Through port; 19. Angle adjustment assembly; 1901. Fixed seat; 1902. Rotating seat; 1903. Rotating plate; 1904. Fixed plate; 1905. Connecting screw; 1906. Threaded hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] Reference Figure 1-Figure 7, a photovoltaic equipment bracket, including a support plate 1 and a base 17, a connecting seat 2 is welded on the top of the support plate 1, and the two sides of the connecting seat 2 are rotatably connected to the mounting plates 3, and the rotating connections of the two mounting plates 3 are respectively fixedly plugged with first connecting shafts 4, and the two sides of the support plate 1 are respectively rotatably connected to the protective covers 5, and the rotating connections of the two protective covers 5 are respectively fixedly plugged with second connecting shafts 6, and driving components 7 are respectively provided on both sides of the support plate 1; the driving component 7 includes a connecting shell 701, and the connecting shells 701 in the two driving components 7 are respectively fixed to the corresponding two sides of the support plate 1 by bolts, and one end of the two first connecting shafts 4 and the two second connecting shafts 6 are key-connected with a transmission gear 702, and every two corresponding transmission gears 702 are meshed, and one of the first One end of the connecting shaft 4 and one of the second connecting shafts 6 are keyed to a worm gear 703, and a worm 704 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of one side of the connecting shell 701, and the worm 704 is meshed with the corresponding worm gear 703. A first motor 705 is fixed to the inner wall of one side of the connecting shell 701 by bolts, and the output end of the first motor 705 is connected to one end of the corresponding worm 704. The design that the mounting plate 3 and the protective cover 5 are respectively driven to rotate by the corresponding drive assembly 7 allows the mounting plate 3 and the solar panels thereon to be flipped and stored in extreme weather, reducing the area occupied by the bracket in extreme weather. At the same time, the protective cover 5 can cover the mounting plate 3 and the solar panels therein for protection, thereby ensuring the safety of the solar panels on the mounting plate 3 in extreme weather.

[0035] Among them, the top of the support plate 1 is provided with a mounting port 8, and a support assembly 9 is provided in the mounting port 8. The support assembly 9 includes a fixed shell 901, which is fixed in the mounting port 8 of the support plate 1 by bolts. There are two rotating shafts 902 rotatably connected between the fixed shell 901 and the connecting seat 2. The outer surface of the rotating shaft 902 is fixedly sleeved with a supporting plate 903. The top of the supporting plate 903 contacts the bottom of the mounting plate 3. Through the design of the support assembly 9, after the two mounting plates 3 are unfolded, the supporting plate 903 in the support assembly 9 supports the mounting plate 3, thereby ensuring that the solar panel on the mounting plate 3 is in use. Stable, the outer surfaces of the two rotating shafts 902 are key-connected with sprockets 10, and the same chain 11 is arranged between the two sprockets 10. The bottom of the fixed shell 901 is fixed with a second motor 12 by bolts, and the output end of the second motor 12 is connected to one end of one of the rotating shafts 902. The outer surface of the rotating shaft 902 is fixedly sleeved with a support disk 13, and two connecting ribs 14 are welded between the rotating shaft 902, the support disk 13 and the supporting plate 903. Through the design of the matching support disk 13 and the connecting rib 14, the supporting plate 903 can be supported, further improving the stability of the support assembly 9 supporting the mounting plate 3.

[0036] At the same time, two limit seats 15 are welded to the bottom of the two support plates 1, and multiple fixing ribs 16 are welded between the limit seats 15 and the support plates 1, and the two ends of the two support plates 903 are respectively located in the corresponding limit seats 15. Through the design of the limit seats 15, the support plates 903 can be limited by the limit seats 15 during the process of the support plates 903 supporting the mounting plate 3, so that the two can form a whole during the process of the support plates 903 supporting the mounting plate 3, thereby improving the supporting effect of the support plates 903 on the mounting plate 3. The base 17 is fixed to the bottom of the support plate 1 by bolts, and multiple openings 18 are opened on one side of the support plate 1.

[0037] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: when in use, the operator first installs the base 17 of the bracket on the ground, and then installs the solar panel in the photovoltaic device on the upper surface of the mounting plate 3, so that the installation of the bracket is completed; when encountering extreme weather during the use of the bracket, the operator can first start the second motor 12, and under the cooperation of the sprocket 10 and the chain 11, the two rotating shafts 902 rotate ninety degrees at the same time. At this time, the end of the supporting plate 903 of the rotating shaft 902 is rotated out from the limit seat 15, and the supporting plate 903 is located in the mounting port 8 of the support plate 1, and the supporting plate 903 and the supporting plate 903 are in contact with each other. The plates 1 are in a parallel state; then, the first motor 705 in the driving assembly 7 on one side of the mounting plate 3 is started, and under the cooperation of the worm 704, the worm wheel 703, and the transmission gear 702, the two first connecting shafts 4 and the mounting plates 3 thereon rotate relative to each other until the mounting plates 3 and the connecting seat 2 are in a vertical state; then another driving assembly 7 drives the two protective covers 5 to close, at this time, the mounting plate 3 and the solar panels thereon are both located in the space created by the closure of the two protective covers 5, and the protective covers 5 protect the solar panels, thus completing the operation and use of the bracket for the solar panels in the photovoltaic equipment.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Reference Figure 8, wherein an angle adjustment assembly 19 is provided between the base 17 and the support plate 1, the angle adjustment assembly 19 comprises a fixed seat 1901, one end of the fixed seat 1901 is rotatably connected to a rotating seat 1902, the rotating seat 1902 is welded to the bottom of the support plate 1, and the fixed seat 1901 is fixed to the upper surface of the base 17 by bolts, the bottom of the rotating seat 1902 is rotatably connected to a rotating plate 1903, the bottom of the rotating plate 1903 is rotatably connected to a fixed plate 1904, and the upper surface of the fixed plate 1904 is threaded with two connecting threads. Connecting screws 1905, a plurality of threaded holes 1906 are provided on the upper surface of the fixing seat 1901, and the bottom ends of the two connecting screws 1905 are threadedly inserted into the corresponding threaded holes 1906. Through the design of the angle adjustment component 19, the connecting screws 1905 can be installed in different threaded holes 1906 to adjust the inclination angle of the fixing seat 1901 and the rotating seat 1902, so that after the angle between the sunlight and the ground changes with the latitude and season, the sunlight can be incident as vertically as possible to maximize the reception of solar radiation.

[0040] Working principle of this embodiment: When in use, the operator can adjust the connecting screws 1905 to install them in different threaded holes 1906, so as to adjust the inclination angle of the bracket and the solar panel thereon, so as to make the sunlight incident as vertically as possible, maximize the reception of solar radiation, reduce reflection loss, and increase absorption efficiency.

[0041] The electrical components mentioned in this article are all connected to an external main controller and 220V mains electricity, and the main controller can be a conventional known device that performs control such as a computer.

[0042] In the description herein, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections, electrical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description herein, it should be noted that relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "include," "comprise," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic equipment support, comprising a support plate (1) and a base (17), characterized in that: The top of the support plate (1) is fixedly connected to a connection seat (2), and the two sides of the connection seat (2) are respectively rotatably connected to mounting plates (3), and the rotating connection points of the two mounting plates (3) are respectively fixedly plugged with first connecting shafts (4), and the two sides of the support plate (1) are respectively rotatably connected to protective covers (5), and the rotating connection points of the two protective covers (5) are respectively fixedly plugged with second connecting shafts (6), and the two sides of the support plate (1) are respectively provided with driving components (7); the driving components (7) include connecting shells (701), and the connecting shells (701) in the two driving components (7) are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding two sides of the support plate (1). One end of each of the two first connecting shafts (4) and the two second connecting shafts (6) is fixedly connected to a transmission gear (702), and each two corresponding transmission gears (702) are meshed with each other. One end of each of the first connecting shafts (4) and the second connecting shafts (6) is fixedly connected to a worm gear (703). A worm (704) is rotatably connected to an inner wall of one side of the connecting shell (701), and the worm (704) is meshed with the corresponding worm gear (703). A first motor (705) is fixedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the connecting shell (701), and an output end of the first motor (705) is connected to one end of the corresponding worm gear (704).

2. A photovoltaic equipment bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support plate (1) is provided with a mounting opening (8), and a support assembly (9) is arranged in the mounting opening (8).

3. A photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support assembly (9) comprises a fixed shell (901), the fixed shell (901) being fixedly connected to the mounting opening (8) of the support plate (1), two rotating shafts (902) being rotatably connected between the fixed shell (901) and the connecting seat (2), a supporting plate (903) being fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (902), and the top of the supporting plate (903) being in contact with the bottom of the mounting plate (3).

4. A photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the two rotating shafts (902) are fixedly connected to sprockets (10), a common chain (11) is provided between the two sprockets (10), the bottom of the fixed shell (901) is fixedly connected to a second motor (12), and the output end of the second motor (12) is connected to one end of one of the rotating shafts (902).

5. A photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 4, characterized in that: A support disc (13) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (902), and two connecting ribs (14) are fixedly connected between the rotating shaft (902), the support disc (13) and the supporting plate (903).

6. The photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottoms of the two support plates (1) are fixedly connected to two limit seats (15), a plurality of fixing ribs (16) are fixedly connected between the limit seats (15) and the support plates (1), and the two ends of the two supporting plates (903) are respectively located in the corresponding limit seats (15).

7. The photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (1), and a plurality of openings (18) are provided on one side of the support plate (1).

8. The photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 1, characterized in that: An angle adjustment assembly (19) is provided between the base (17) and the support plate (1), the angle adjustment assembly (19) comprising a fixed seat (1901), one end of the fixed seat (1901) being rotatably connected to a rotating seat (1902), the rotating seat (1902) being fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (1), and the fixed seat (1901) being fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (17).

9. The photovoltaic equipment support according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the rotating seat (1902) is rotatably connected to a rotating plate (1903), and the bottom of the rotating plate (1903) is rotatably connected to a fixed plate (1904). Two connecting screws (1905) are threadedly inserted on the upper surface of the fixed plate (1904). The upper surface of the fixed seat (1901) is provided with a plurality of threaded holes (1906), and the bottom ends of the two connecting screws (1905) are threadedly inserted in the corresponding threaded holes (1906).

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  • Safe and efficient photovoltaic equipment mounting bracket

    CN118316373A