Stackable deployable photovoltaic mount

Abstract

The scheme discloses a stackable unfolding photovoltaic support in the technical field of solar photovoltaic technology, which comprises a support, a displacement mechanism and a steering mechanism are arranged on the support, a plurality of photovoltaic panels are connected with the displacement mechanism, the displacement mechanism is used for folding and unfolding the photovoltaic panels, and the steering mechanism is used for driving the photovoltaic panels to deflect.The photovoltaic panels can be folded and transported, unfolded to receive light, steered to track light, and adjusted quickly by a single person.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of solar photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a stackable and deployable photovoltaic support structure. Background Technology

[0002] As the application scenarios of photovoltaic power generation continue to expand, the requirements for the ease of transportation and on-site deployment efficiency of photovoltaic module installation brackets are constantly increasing in scenarios such as outdoor centralized power stations, distributed rooftop photovoltaics, field emergency photovoltaics, and construction site temporary photovoltaics. At present, most conventional photovoltaic brackets on the market are split-type component structures or fixed unfolding structures. Photovoltaic panels and brackets are mostly transported separately or are shipped in a fully unfolded state.

[0003] The existing technology has the following main technical defects: 1. Large space occupation and high transfer cost: Traditional photovoltaic brackets are laid out flat after assembly, and the photovoltaic panels cannot be stacked and folded together, resulting in a huge overall volume. If the components are disassembled and transported separately, there are many parts, which are scattered and stacked, resulting in low transportation loading rate and significantly increased logistics costs during long-distance transfer and site relocation.

[0004] 2. The on-site installation process is cumbersome and the deployment efficiency is low. Most existing photovoltaic equipment requires the assembly of bracket frames one by one on the construction site, the hoisting and fixing of photovoltaic panels one by one, and the alignment and locking of each panel. The assembly process is complicated, time-consuming, and relies on manual operation, which makes it impossible to achieve rapid deployment.

[0005] 3. Poor integration and inconvenient storage: Conventional brackets do not have a structure for stacking and storing photovoltaic panels. During idle and transportation phases, photovoltaic panels can only be stored separately, which is prone to damage such as collision, wear and tear, and surface scratches, resulting in poor protection. Moreover, the workload of recycling and dismantling after the project is completed is large, and it is impossible to quickly gather and stack them, resulting in poor reusability during secondary transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a stackable and deployable photovoltaic support to solve the technical problems of traditional photovoltaic support that are inconvenient to install, easily damaged during transportation, and complicated to adjust.

[0007] This solution provides a stackable and deployable photovoltaic support, which includes a support frame with a shifting mechanism and a turning mechanism. The shifting mechanism is connected to multiple photovoltaic panels and is used to retract and unfold the photovoltaic panels. The turning mechanism is used to drive the photovoltaic panels to deflect.

[0008] The working principle and beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: Before on-site deployment, the photovoltaic panels on the photovoltaic support are stacked and folded, with multiple photovoltaic panels close to each other and integrated on one side of the support, making them suitable for transport vehicles. In the folded state, the area of ​​multiple photovoltaic panels stacked together is reduced, and they are supported and positioned by the support, which can reduce the probability of the photovoltaic panels being bumped or damaged. The photovoltaic support is transported to the site where the photovoltaic equipment needs to be used. The support is placed on the ground, and the shifting mechanism is operated to extend the multiple photovoltaic panels that have been folded and close together. Then, the steering mechanism is operated to deflect the photovoltaic panels, thereby enabling them to work.

[0009] The integrated photovoltaic bracket requires no additional auxiliary tooling, and a single person can quickly adjust the extension and steering, significantly reducing the initial infrastructure construction time and improving efficiency. The shifting and steering mechanisms are controlled independently. First, the photovoltaic panels are unfolded to allow sufficient space for steering, and then the steering mechanism is operated to adjust the orientation of multiple photovoltaic panels so that they can better face the sunlight.

[0010] Furthermore, the displacement mechanism includes a displacement rod located at the top of the support and multiple sets of cross telescopic components. Each cross telescopic component includes a hinge shaft and two connecting rods of equal length. The middle parts of the two connecting rods are cross-hinged through the hinge shaft. The corresponding ends of the connecting rods of two adjacent cross telescopic components are hinged to each other. The ends of the two connecting rods on one side are respectively hinged to a displacement rod and a short rod. The displacement rod is hinged to the short rod, and the hinge point of the short rod and the displacement rod is hinged to the support. The ends of the two connecting rods on the other side are respectively hinged to short rods. The ends of the two short rods are hinged to each other. A slider is slidably connected to the support. The hinge point of the two short rods is hinged to the slider. The hinge shaft is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel. The steering mechanism includes two steering components on both sides of the bottom of the displacement support. Each steering component includes a traction rod and a fixed pin fixedly connected to it. A steering handle is fixedly connected to one of the traction rods. A linkage rod is hinged between the two traction rods. A sliding groove rod is hinged between the two cylindrical pins. A rocker arm is fixedly connected to the hinge shaft. The rocker arm is slidably connected in the sliding groove rod.

[0011] In use, rotating the displacement rod opens multiple sets of retractable cross telescopic components, increasing the distance between adjacent hinge shafts. This, in turn, increases the distance between the photovoltaic panels fixedly connected to the hinge shafts, providing sufficient clearance for the photovoltaic panels to rotate. Then, rotating the steering handle rotates the traction rod connected to it, which in turn rotates the fixing pin. Due to the linkage design, this also rotates the traction rod and fixing pin on the other side. The rotation of both fixing pins causes the slide bar to shift, which in turn causes the rocker arm to deflect, thus causing the hinge shaft to deflect. Ultimately, this allows the photovoltaic panel to rotate, adjusting its orientation to increase its light absorption.

[0012] Furthermore, the bracket has a hollow working groove in the middle, which is used for the sliding of the hinge shaft and the slider.

[0013] Furthermore, a barrier is provided at the bottom of the bracket, and the barrier is located on the outside of the steering mechanism. The barrier protects the steering mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the enclosure is equipped with pulleys to facilitate the transportation of the photovoltaic support structure. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the stackable and deployable photovoltaic support structure in its retracted state according to the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure in its unfolded state; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A bottom view; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the steering mechanism is operated; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2.

[0016] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: bracket 11, enclosure 12, working groove 13, pulley 14, displacement rod 21, short rod 22, connecting rod 23, hinge shaft 24, slider 25, steering handle 31, traction rod 32, fixing pin 33, linkage rod 34, sliding groove rod 35, and rocker arm 36. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following detailed explanation illustrates the specific implementation methods: Example 1 The basics are as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown: A stackable and deployable photovoltaic support includes a support 11, a hollow working groove 13 in the middle of the support 11, and a shifting mechanism and a turning mechanism on the support 11. The displacement mechanism includes multiple sets of cross telescopic components located at the upper end of the support 11. Each cross telescopic component includes a hinge shaft 24 and two connecting rods 23 of equal length. The middle parts of the two connecting rods 23 are cross-hinged through the hinge shaft 24. The ends of the corresponding connecting rods 23 of two adjacent cross telescopic components are hinged to each other. The ends of the two connecting rods 23 on the far left are respectively hinged to a displacement rod and a short rod 22. The displacement rod 21 is hinged to the short rod 22. The hinge point of the short rod 22 and the displacement rod 21 is hinged to the support 11. The ends of the two connecting rods 23 on the other side are respectively hinged to short rods 22. The ends of the two short rods 22 are hinged to each other. A slider 25 is slidably connected to the support 11. The hinge point of the two short rods 22 is hinged to the slider 25. The hinge shaft 24 is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel. The slider 25 and the hinge shaft 24 are slidably connected in the working groove 13. The steering mechanism includes two steering components on both sides of the bottom of the displacement bracket 11. Each steering component includes a traction rod 32 and a fixing pin 33 fixedly connected to it. A steering handle 31 is fixedly connected to the traction rod 32 on the left side. A linkage rod 34 is hinged between the two traction rods 32. A sliding groove rod 35 is hinged between the two cylindrical pins. A rocker arm 36 is fixedly connected to the hinge shaft 24. The rocker arm 36 is slidably connected in the sliding groove rod 35.

[0018] The bottom of the bracket 11 is provided with a guardrail 12, which is located on the outside of the steering mechanism.

[0019] Before the installation, the photovoltaic panels on the photovoltaic support 11 are in a stacked and folded state. Multiple photovoltaic panels are stacked close to each other and integrated on one side of the support 11, making them suitable for transport by vehicles. In the folded state, the area of ​​multiple photovoltaic panels stacked together is reduced, and they are supported and positioned by the support 11, which can reduce the probability of the photovoltaic panels being bumped or damaged. The photovoltaic support 11 is transported to the site where the photovoltaic equipment needs to be used. The support 11 is placed on the ground, and the displacement rod 21 is rotated, which causes multiple sets of retractable cross telescopic parts to open, thereby increasing the distance between adjacent hinge shafts 24, thus increasing the distance between the hinge shafts. The distance between the fixed photovoltaic panels 24 increases, leaving enough clearance for the photovoltaic panels to turn. Then, the steering handle 31 is turned, which drives the traction rod 32 connected to it to rotate, which in turn drives the fixing pin 33 to rotate. Due to the design of the linkage rod 34, it also drives the traction rod 32 and the fixing pin 33 on the other side to rotate together. The rotation of both fixing pins 33 drives the slide bar 35 to move. The movement of the slide bar 35 drives the rocker arm 36 to deflect, which in turn drives the hinge shaft 24 to deflect, ultimately realizing the rotation of the photovoltaic panel. Adjusting the orientation of the photovoltaic panel can improve the light absorption of the photovoltaic panel.

[0020] Example 2 like Figure 5 As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is that the bottom of the enclosure 12 is provided with pulleys 14, which facilitates the transportation of the photovoltaic support 11.

[0021] The difference between Example 3 and Example 2 is that the photovoltaic panel can be tilted at 45° and hinged to the hinge shaft 24. This is more conducive to increasing the light absorption of the photovoltaic panel.

[0022] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A stackable and deployable photovoltaic support structure, characterized in that: The device includes a support frame, on which a shifting mechanism and a turning mechanism are provided. The shifting mechanism is connected to multiple photovoltaic panels and is used to retract and expand the photovoltaic panels. The turning mechanism is used to drive the photovoltaic panels to deflect.

2. The stackable and deployable photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The displacement mechanism includes a displacement rod located at the top of the support and multiple sets of cross telescopic components. Each cross telescopic component includes a hinge shaft and two connecting rods of equal length. The middle parts of the two connecting rods are cross-hinged through the hinge shaft. The corresponding ends of the connecting rods of two adjacent cross telescopic components are hinged to each other. On one side, the ends of the two connecting rods are respectively hinged to a displacement rod and a short rod. The displacement rod is hinged to the short rod, and the hinge point of the short rod and the displacement rod is hinged to the support. On the other side, the ends of the two connecting rods are respectively hinged to short rods. The ends of the two short rods are hinged to each other. A slider is slidably connected to the support. The hinge point of the two short rods is hinged to the slider. The hinge shaft is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel. The steering mechanism includes two steering components on both sides of the bottom of the displacement support. Each steering component includes a traction rod and a fixed pin fixedly connected to it. A steering handle is fixedly connected to one of the traction rods. A linkage rod is hinged between the two traction rods. A sliding groove rod is hinged between the two cylindrical pins. A rocker arm is fixedly connected to the hinge shaft. The rocker arm is slidably connected in the sliding groove rod.

3. A stackable and deployable photovoltaic support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket has a hollow working groove in the middle, which is used for the sliding of the hinge shaft and the slider.

4. A stackable and deployable photovoltaic support according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the bracket is equipped with a barrier, which is located on the outside of the steering mechanism.

5. A stackable and deployable photovoltaic support according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the enclosure is equipped with pulleys.

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