Connecting assembly and photovoltaic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic support connection, in particular to a connecting assembly and photovoltaic equipment, the connecting assembly is used for connecting a photovoltaic support to a frame of a photovoltaic panel, the connecting assembly comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, the first connecting piece comprises a first contact end and a second contact end, the first contact end is provided with a groove for connecting the photovoltaic support, and the second contact end is provided with a groove for connecting the photovoltaic support; the second contact end is used for being attached to a frame. The second connecting piece comprises a clamping part which is matched with the groove and is used for clamping the photovoltaic bracket, and the first connecting piece is connected with the second connecting piece through the first contact end; and the supporting piece is used for being inserted into the frame and matched with the first connecting piece to clamp the frame. The photovoltaic support connecting structure has the advantages that the connecting stability of the photovoltaic support is improved, deformation and damage of the frame at the connecting position are avoided, the connecting stability of the photovoltaic support is improved, and the self weight of the photovoltaic assembly is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic bracket connection, in particular to a connection component and photovoltaic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Solar photovoltaic power generation refers to a power generation system that uses the photovoltaic effect of photovoltaic cells to directly convert solar radiation energy into electrical energy. Photovoltaic modules are an important component of the solar photovoltaic power generation system, and photovoltaic modules are connected to photovoltaic brackets.

[0003] A photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic panel and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic panel. The existing connection method between a photovoltaic bracket and a photovoltaic module is usually: the photovoltaic bracket is directly connected to the frame of the photovoltaic panel using pipe clamps and bolts. When the photovoltaic module is affected by natural environment such as wind, the connection between the photovoltaic module and the support frame is very easy to detach. Even when the wind is too strong, the connection on the frame of the photovoltaic module may be damaged.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the connection strength between the support frame and the photovoltaic modules is an urgent problem that needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The first object of the utility model is to provide a connection assembly to solve the problem of connection strength between a support frame and a photovoltaic assembly. The second object of the utility model is to provide a photovoltaic assembly.

[0006] The implementation of the utility model is completed by the following technical solutions:

[0007] As a first aspect of the utility model, a connection assembly is provided for connecting a photovoltaic bracket to a frame of a photovoltaic panel, comprising:

[0008] A first connecting member, comprising a first contact end and a second contact end, wherein the first contact end is provided with a groove for connecting to the photovoltaic bracket, and the second contact end is used to fit with the frame;

[0009] A second connecting member includes a clamping portion for clamping the photovoltaic bracket in cooperation with the groove, and the first connecting member is connected to the second connecting member via the first contact end;

[0010] The support member is used to be inserted into the frame and cooperate with the first connecting member to clamp the frame.

[0011] Optionally, the groove on the first connecting member is an arc-shaped groove.

[0012] Optionally, the clamping portion is arc-shaped and cooperates with the arc-shaped groove to clamp the photovoltaic bracket.

[0013] Optionally, the second connecting member further includes an extension portion, wherein the extension portion is formed by extending from both ends of the arc of the clamping portion along a chord of the arc-shaped clamping portion in a direction away from the first connecting member.

[0014] Optionally, the first connecting member is provided with a first connecting hole perpendicular to the first contact end, the extending portion of the second connecting member is provided with a second connecting hole coaxial with the first connecting hole, and the supporting member is provided with a third connecting hole coaxial with the first connecting hole;

[0015] The connection assembly also includes a fixing member, which passes through the second connection hole, the first connection hole and the frame in sequence, and is connected to the third connection hole on the support member.

[0016] Optionally, a weight-reducing groove or a weight-reducing hole is provided on the second connecting member, and / or a weight-reducing groove or a weight-reducing hole is provided on the supporting member.

[0017] Optionally, ratchet teeth are provided on the side surface of the support member connected to the inner side of the frame.

[0018] Optionally, an end of the support member for being inserted into the frame is chamfered.

[0019] Optionally, the length of the supporting member is not less than the length of the second connecting member.

[0020] As a second aspect of the present utility model, a photovoltaic device includes: a photovoltaic bracket; a photovoltaic assembly connected to the photovoltaic bracket, wherein the photovoltaic assembly includes a photovoltaic panel and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic panel;

[0021] It also includes the connection assembly as described above, and the photovoltaic bracket is connected to the frame through the connection assembly.

[0022] The advantages of the utility model are: improving the stability of the photovoltaic bracket connection, avoiding deformation and damage of the frame at the connection, increasing the stability of the photovoltaic bracket connection, and reducing the deadweight of the photovoltaic module.

[0023] First, the first connecting member is connected to the support member inserted in the frame, the groove of the first connecting member is used to connect the connection of the photovoltaic bracket, and the clamping part of the second connecting member is used to limit the connection of the photovoltaic bracket, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member clamp the photovoltaic bracket; under the action of the supporting member, the photovoltaic bracket is not directly connected to the frame, so the connection between the photovoltaic bracket and the frame is the clamping range of the first connecting member and the supporting member. Compared with the direct connection to the frame, the connection range of the photovoltaic bracket and the frame is increased, the stability of the connection of the photovoltaic bracket is improved, and the deformation and damage of the frame at the connection when the photovoltaic panel is shaken due to the influence of natural environment such as wind is avoided.

[0024] Second, by providing a chamfer on the end of the support member for inserting into the frame, the support member is easily inserted into the frame. At the same time, a ratchet is provided on the side of the support member for inserting into the frame. After the support member is inserted, the support member is prevented from falling off, making the connection between the support member and the frame more stable, thereby making the connection of the photovoltaic bracket more stable.

[0025] Third, by providing the first weight-reducing through slot on the second connecting member and the second weight-reducing through slot on the supporting member, the self-weight of the connecting assembly is reduced, thereby reducing the overall self-weight. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The following drawings describe in detail the exemplary embodiments disclosed in this application. The same reference numerals represent similar structures in several views of the drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that these embodiments are non-limiting, exemplary embodiments, and the drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Other embodiments may also accomplish the application intent in this application. It should be understood that the drawings are not drawn to scale. Among them:

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the application of the connection component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side view schematic diagram of

[0029] Figure 3 This is a first exploded schematic diagram of a connecting component in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a second exploded schematic diagram of the connecting component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the support.

[0032] The marks in the figure are:

[0033] 1. first connecting member; 11. arc-shaped groove; 12. first contact end; 13. second connecting hole; 14. first weight-reducing through groove; 15. second contact end;

[0034] 2. second connecting member; 21. clamping portion; 22. extending portion; 221. first connecting hole;

[0035] 3. Fixing parts;

[0036] 4. Support member; 41. Third connecting hole; 42. Second weight-reducing through slot; 43. Ratchet; 44. Chamfer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiment of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the described embodiment of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of this application. It can be understood that, in the absence of conflict, some technical means of the various embodiments described herein can be replaced or combined with each other.

[0038] In the description of this application, if there are terms such as "first", "second", etc., they are only used to distinguish the objects described and do not have any order or technical meaning. Therefore, an object defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the objects. In addition, "one" or "a" and similar words do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one, and "multiple" means no less than two.

[0039] In the description of this application, if there are terms such as "connection", "abutment", "installation", "fixation", "contact", "support", "housing", etc., they should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a split connection or an integrated connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a non-detachable connection or a detachable connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can also be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For another example, "abutment" can be a direct abutment or an indirect abutment through an intermediate medium. For another example, "housing" does not necessarily mean complete housing as a whole. The concept also includes the situation where a part protrudes from the outside. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the aforementioned terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In the description of this application, if there are similar terms such as “A is connected to B in a rotatable manner”, it means that A and B are directly or indirectly connected, and A can rotate relative to B.

[0041] In the description of the specification of the present application, reference to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. means that one or more embodiments of the present application include a specific feature, structure or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in some other embodiments", "in some other embodiments", etc. appearing in different places in the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways.

[0042] As a first aspect of this embodiment, Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment discloses a connection assembly for connecting a photovoltaic bracket to a frame of a photovoltaic panel, comprising:

[0043] A first connector 1, comprising a first contact end 12 and a second contact end 15, wherein the first contact end 12 is provided with a groove for connecting to a photovoltaic bracket, and the second contact end 15 is used to fit with a frame;

[0044] The second connecting member 2 comprises a clamping portion 21 for clamping the photovoltaic bracket in cooperation with the groove, and the first connecting member 1 is connected to the second connecting member 2 via the first contact end 12;

[0045] The support member 4 is used to be inserted into the frame and cooperate with the first connecting member 1 to clamp the frame.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, if the cross section of the photovoltaic bracket is circular, in order to make the connection of the photovoltaic bracket more stable, Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the groove on the first connecting member 1 is an arc-shaped groove 11, so that it fits the connection part of the photovoltaic bracket;

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, if Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the clamping portion 21 is arc-shaped, and cooperates with the arc-shaped groove 11 to clamp the connection of the photovoltaic bracket, so that the arc-shaped groove 11 of the first connecting member 1 and the clamping portion 21 are clamped at the connection of the photovoltaic bracket, further increasing the contact area of ​​the connection between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 and the photovoltaic bracket, making the connection between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 to the photovoltaic bracket more stable.

[0048] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate the connection of the second connecting member 2 to the first connecting member 1, Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second connecting member 2 also includes an extension portion 22, which is formed by extending from both ends of the arc of the clamping portion 21 along the chord of the arc-shaped clamping portion 21 in a direction away from the first connecting member 1, and the second connecting member 2 is connected to the first connecting member 1 via the extension portion 22.

[0049] Further, in this embodiment, the connection between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2, and the connection between the first connecting member 1 and the supporting member 4 are implemented in the following ways, including but not limited to:

[0050] First, the second connecting member 2 is welded to the first contact end 12 of the first connecting member 1 through the extension portion 22. The first connecting member 1 is connected with a connecting column, which passes through the frame and is connected to the supporting member 4 in the frame.

[0051] Second, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first connecting member 1 is provided with a first connecting hole 221 perpendicular to the first contact end 12, the extending portion 22 of the second connecting member 2 is provided with a second connecting hole 13 coaxial with the first connecting hole 221, and the supporting member 4 is provided with a third connecting hole 41 coaxial with the first connecting hole 221;

[0052] The connecting assembly also includes a fixing member 3, which can be a bolt. The third connecting hole 41 is provided with an internal thread that cooperates with the bolt. The bolt passes through the second connecting hole 13, the first connecting hole 221 and the frame in sequence, and is connected to the third connecting hole 41 on the support member 4.

[0053] It should be noted that under the action of the support member 4, the first connecting member 1 is not directly connected to the frame, but is connected to the support member 4 through the frame. Therefore, the connecting part between the photovoltaic bracket and the frame is the clamping range of the first connecting member 1 and the support member 4. Compared with the direct connection to the frame, the connection range of the photovoltaic bracket and the frame is increased, the stability of the connection of the photovoltaic bracket is improved, and the deformation and damage of the frame at the connection are avoided when the photovoltaic panel is shaken due to the influence of natural environment such as wind.

[0054] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the length of the support member 4 is not less than the length of the first connecting member 1. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the length of the support member 4 is consistent with the length of the first connecting member 1, and the length of the support member 4 can also be greater than the length of the first connecting member 1. By increasing the length of the support member 4, the clamping range of the first connecting member 1 and the support member 4 is increased, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the first connecting member 1 and the support member 4.

[0055] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, in order to reduce the dead weight of the connecting assembly, without affecting the action and function of the first connecting member 1 and the supporting member 4, a depression is provided on the side of the first connecting member 1, or a through groove or a through hole is provided on the first connecting member 1; a depression is provided on the side of the supporting member 4, or a through groove or a through hole is provided on the first connecting member 1.

[0056] As a preferred example, Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the first connecting member 1 is provided with two first weight-reducing grooves 14 or through holes along the axial direction perpendicular to the first connecting hole 221; the two weight-reducing grooves are symmetrically arranged about the arc-shaped groove 11 of the second connecting member 2; and the support member 4 is provided with at least one second weight-reducing groove 42 or through hole arranged along the axial direction of the third connecting hole 41.

[0057] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the support member 4 is inserted into the frame. To facilitate the insertion of the support member 4 into the frame, Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the end of the support member 4 used for being inserted into the frame is provided with a chamfer 44 or the end of the support member 4 used for being inserted into the frame is in a cone shape; further, the side surface of the support member 4 connected to the inside of the frame is provided with a ratchet 43, which prevents the support member 4 from falling off after the support member 4 is inserted, making the connection between the support member 4 and the frame more stably, thereby increasing the stability of the photovoltaic component connected to the photovoltaic bracket.

[0058] As a second aspect of this embodiment, a photovoltaic device includes:

[0059] A photovoltaic support; a photovoltaic assembly connected to the photovoltaic support, wherein the photovoltaic assembly includes a photovoltaic panel and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic panel;

[0060] The photovoltaic device also includes a connection assembly as described above, and the photovoltaic bracket is connected to the frame through the connection assembly.

Claims

1. A connection assembly for connecting a photovoltaic bracket to a frame of a photovoltaic panel, characterized in that: include: A first connecting member, comprising a first contact end and a second contact end, wherein the first contact end is provided with a groove for connecting to the photovoltaic bracket, and the second contact end is used to fit with the frame; A second connecting member includes a clamping portion for clamping the photovoltaic bracket in cooperation with the groove, and the first connecting member is connected to the second connecting member via the first contact end; The support member is used to be inserted into the frame and cooperate with the first connecting member to clamp the frame.

2. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The groove on the first connecting member is an arc-shaped groove.

3. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The clamping portion is arc-shaped and cooperates with the arc-shaped groove to clamp the photovoltaic bracket.

4. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The second connecting member further includes an extending portion, wherein the extending portion is formed by extending from both ends of the arc of the clamping portion along a chord of the arc-shaped clamping portion in a direction away from the first connecting member.

5. The connection assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that The first connecting member is provided with a first connecting hole perpendicular to the first contact end, the extending portion of the second connecting member is provided with a second connecting hole coaxial with the first connecting hole, and the supporting member is provided with a third connecting hole coaxial with the first connecting hole; It also includes a fixing piece, which passes through the second connection hole, the first connection hole and the frame in sequence, and is connected to the third connection hole on the support piece.

6. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The second connecting member is provided with a weight-reducing groove or a weight-reducing hole, and / or the supporting member is provided with a weight-reducing groove or a weight-reducing hole.

7. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The side surface of the support member connected to the frame is provided with ratchet teeth.

8. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The end of the support member used for being inserted into the frame is provided with a chamfer.

9. The connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The length of the supporting member is not less than the length of the second connecting member.

10. A photovoltaic device, characterized in that: include: A photovoltaic support; a photovoltaic assembly connected to the photovoltaic support, wherein the photovoltaic assembly includes a photovoltaic panel and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic panel; It also includes a connection assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the photovoltaic bracket is connected to the frame through the connection assembly.

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