Photovoltaic module connecting device

By setting installation protrusions at the bottom of the limiters of the photovoltaic module connection device to form a connection between the bolt column and the beam, the problem of inconvenient installation operations and complex assembly of the existing device is solved, and a more efficient assembly process and stable support effect are achieved.

CN222381539UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21CHINT ANNENG DIGITAL POWER (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420073404.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-11
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-11

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Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic module connection device is inconvenient to operate during installation, the locking between the limiting part and the cross beam is complicated, the assembly is complicated and the efficiency is inefficient.

Method used

Design a photovoltaic module connection device, including two mounting brackets and a pair of limiters. The bottom of the limiter is provided with mounting protrusions. The mounting protrusions are butted to form a bolt column, which is connected to the mounting hole on the crossbeam through a locking nut. , to achieve the fixation of the limiter.

Benefits of technology

The structure of the limiter is simplified, the assembly difficulty is reduced, the assembly steps are reduced, the assembly efficiency is improved, and stable support for the installation bracket is achieved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic module connecting device, which comprises two mounting brackets, each mounting bracket comprises a bracket body and a supporting plate fixed at the bottom of the bracket body, the photovoltaic module connecting device also comprises a pair of limiting pieces, each limiting piece comprises a base and a mounting bulge integrally arranged at the bottom of the base, and the mounting bulges of the two limiting pieces are butted to form a bolt column extending downwards. The bolt columns penetrate through the mounting holes in the cross beam and are in threaded connection with the locking nuts so that the bases can be fixed to the cross beam, inserting grooves are formed in the bases, and the supporting plates of the two mounting supports are horizontally inserted into the inserting grooves of the two bases respectively. The installation protrusions are arranged at the bottoms of the two limiting pieces, so that when the two limiting pieces are installed on the cross beam, the two installation protrusions are in butt joint to form the bolt column penetrating through the cross beam installation hole, and the cross beam can be clamped by the locking nut and the limiting piece base through rotation of the locking nut on the bolt column. The structural complexity of the limiting piece is reduced, the assembling steps are reduced, and the assembling efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] At present, the photovoltaic module connection device on the market includes two mounting brackets for supporting the photovoltaic modules and two limit members for supporting the mounting brackets. In order to achieve locking between the limit members and the crossbeam, it is usually necessary to respectively set through holes on the two limit members. During installation, the through holes of the two limit members are aligned with the mounting holes on the crossbeam, and the locking members can be passed through the two through holes and the mounting holes in turn to achieve the installation of the three. The operation is very inconvenient, and when installing the photovoltaic modules, multiple sets of limit members and locking members are required, and the assembly is complicated. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a photovoltaic component connection device to solve at least one of the above problems.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: a photovoltaic module connection device, comprising two relatively arranged mounting brackets, the mounting brackets comprising a frame body provided with a support groove and a support plate fixed at the bottom of the frame body, the support groove is arranged on the opposite side of the two frames for installing photovoltaic modules, the support plate extends horizontally to the side away from the other mounting bracket, and also includes a pair of limit members, the limit members include a base abutting against the top surface of the beam and a mounting protrusion integrally provided at the bottom of the base, the mounting protrusions of the two limit members are butted to form a bolt column extending downward, the bolt column passes through the mounting hole on the beam and is threadedly connected with a locking nut to fix the base on the beam, a slot is provided on the base, and the support plates of the two mounting brackets are horizontally inserted into the slots of the two bases respectively.

[0005] In the above photovoltaic module connection device, a positioning protrusion and a positioning groove are respectively provided on the opposite surfaces of the two limiting members, and the positioning protrusion is horizontally plugged into the positioning groove.

[0006] In the above-mentioned photovoltaic component connection device, the base includes a bottom plate and a pressure plate, the bottom plate includes a supporting section and an extension section, the mounting protrusion is arranged at the bottom of the supporting section, the pressure plate is horizontally arranged above the extension section, and is connected to one end of the extension section away from the supporting section to form a slot together with the extension section.

[0007] In the above photovoltaic module connection device, there is an installation gap between the two frames, and a waterproof blocking strip is inserted into the installation gap.

[0008] In the above-mentioned photovoltaic module connection device, the top surface of the support section is provided with a limit buckle extending into the installation gap, and the side wall of the waterproof blocking strip is provided with a limit slot, and the limit buckle is clamped with the limit slot to limit the waterproof blocking strip.

[0009] In the above photovoltaic module connection device, the waterproof blocking strip includes a waterproof portion extending into the installation gap and a limiting portion arranged on the top of the outer side wall of the waterproof portion, and the bottom surface of the limiting portion abuts against the top of the frame.

[0010] In the above photovoltaic module connection device, a limiting protrusion is provided on the surface of the pressing plate facing the slot, and the pressing plate presses the supporting plate onto the bottom plate through the limiting protrusion.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0012] A photovoltaic module connection device includes two mounting brackets arranged opposite to each other, the mounting brackets include a frame body provided with a support groove and a support plate fixed to the bottom of the frame body, the support groove is provided on the opposite side of the two frames for mounting photovoltaic modules, the support plate extends horizontally to the side away from the other mounting bracket, and also includes a pair of limiters, the limiters include a base abutting against the top surface of the beam and a mounting protrusion integrally provided at the bottom of the base, the mounting protrusions of the two limiters are butted to form a bolt column extending downward, the bolt column passes through the mounting hole on the beam and is threadedly connected with a locking nut to fix the base on the beam, the base is provided with a slot, and the support plates of the two mounting brackets are horizontally inserted into the slots of the two bases respectively. The technical solution has the following technical effects:

[0013] The utility model provides mounting protrusions at the bottom of the two limit members, so that when the two limit members are installed on the beam, the two mounting protrusions are butted to form a bolt column that is inserted into the mounting hole of the beam. By rotating the locking nut on the bolt column, the locking nut and the base of the limit member can be clamped on the beam, so that the base of the limit member is firmly fixed on the beam, thereby achieving stable support for the mounting bracket. By providing the mounting protrusions and the limit member as one piece, there is no need to additionally provide a through hole or other structure for the locking member to pass through on the limit member. During installation, there is no need to align the through holes on the two limit members with the mounting holes on the beam so that the locking member can pass through in sequence from above, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the limit member, while reducing the difficulty of assembly, reducing the assembly steps, and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0014] A positioning protrusion and a positioning groove are respectively provided on the opposite surfaces of the two limiting members, and the positioning protrusion is horizontally plugged into the positioning groove. When the two limiting members are spliced ​​together, the positioning protrusion is horizontally plugged into the positioning groove to limit the two limiting members in the vertical direction, so that the side surfaces of the two installation protrusions are aligned and fit together, that is, the plugging of the positioning protrusion and the positioning groove can align the two installation protrusions for installation, reduce the difficulty of assembly, and improve the assembly efficiency, so as to facilitate the installation and connection of the locking nut and the bolt column.

[0015] The base includes a bottom plate and a pressure plate, the bottom plate includes a support section and an extension section, the mounting protrusion is arranged at the bottom of the support section, the pressure plate is arranged horizontally above the extension section, and is connected to one end of the extension section away from the support section, so as to form a slot together with the extension section. The pressure plate and the extension section are connected to form a slot, the structure is simple and stable, and the installation and removal between the support plate and the base of the mounting bracket are convenient.

[0016] There is an installation gap between the two frames, and a waterproof plugging strip is inserted in the installation gap. The waterproof plugging strip prevents water from entering the installation gap, thereby sealing the gap at the joint of the two limit parts. The waterproof effect is good, and structures such as bolt columns and locking nuts are prevented from being soaked in water and rusted, thereby extending the service life.

[0017] The top surface of the supporting section is provided with a limit buckle that extends into the installation gap, and the side wall of the waterproof blocking strip is provided with a limit slot. The limit buckle and the limit slot are clamped together to limit the waterproof blocking strip in the horizontal and vertical directions to prevent the waterproof blocking strip from freely escaping from the installation gap, thereby ensuring the waterproof effect of the waterproof blocking strip.

[0018] The waterproof blocking strip includes a waterproof part extending into the installation gap and a limiting part arranged at the top of the outer wall of the waterproof part. The bottom surface of the limiting part is against the top of the frame to cover the top of the gap between the waterproof part and the frame, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the waterproof blocking strip.

[0019] A limiting protrusion is provided on the surface of the pressure plate facing the slot. The pressure plate presses the support plate against the bottom plate through the limiting protrusion, increasing the friction between the base and the support plate, preventing the support plate from freely detaching from the slot, and ensuring stable support of the mounting bracket for the photovoltaic module.

[0020] The features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific implementations and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a photovoltaic module connection device installed on a beam according to the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the waterproof blocking strip;

[0025] Figure 4 is a side view of the limiting member;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the limiter.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] 100, mounting bracket; 110, frame body; 111, support groove; 120, support plate; 130, mounting gap;

[0029] 200. Photovoltaic modules;

[0030] 300, limiting member; 310, base; 311, bottom plate; 3111, supporting section; 3112, extension section; 312, pressing plate; 3121, limiting protrusion; 313, slot; 314, limiting buckle; 320, mounting protrusion; 330, positioning protrusion; 340, positioning groove;

[0031] 410, bolt column; 420, locking nut;

[0032] 500, beam;

[0033] 600, waterproof blocking strip; 610, waterproof part; 611, limit slot; 620, limit part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The utility model proposes a photovoltaic component connection device, including two relatively arranged mounting brackets, the mounting brackets including a frame body provided with a support groove and a support plate fixed to the bottom of the frame body, the support groove is provided on the opposite side of the two frames for installing the photovoltaic component, the support plate extends horizontally to the side away from the other mounting bracket, and also includes a pair of limit members, the limit members include a base abutting against the top surface of the beam and a mounting protrusion integrally provided at the bottom of the base, the mounting protrusions of the two limit members are butted to form a bolt column extending downward, the bolt column passes through the mounting hole on the beam and is threadedly connected to the locking nut to fix the base on the beam, a slot is provided on the base, and the support plates of the two mounting brackets are horizontally inserted into the slots of the two bases respectively. The utility model provides mounting protrusions at the bottom of the two limit members, so that when the two limit members are installed on the beam, the two mounting protrusions are butted to form a bolt column that is inserted into the mounting hole of the beam. By rotating the locking nut on the bolt column, the locking nut and the base of the limit member can be clamped on the beam, so that the base of the limit member is firmly fixed on the beam, thereby achieving stable support for the mounting bracket. By providing the mounting protrusions and the limit member as one piece, there is no need to additionally provide a through hole or other structure for the locking member to pass through on the limit member. During installation, there is no need to align the through holes on the two limit members with the mounting holes on the beam so that the locking member can pass through in sequence from above, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the limit member, while reducing the difficulty of assembly, reducing the assembly steps, and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0035] The following is an explanation and description of the technical scheme of the embodiment of the utility model in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiment of the utility model, but the following embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, not all. Based on the embodiment in the implementation mode, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0038] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0040] Example:

[0041] A photovoltaic module connection device, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it includes two mounting brackets 100, the two mounting brackets 100 have the same structure and are arranged oppositely, the mounting brackets 100 include an integral frame 110 and a support plate 120, the frame 110 is arranged vertically, the support plate 120 is arranged at the bottom of the frame 110, the support plates 120 of the two mounting brackets 100 extend horizontally from the bottom of each frame 110 to the side away from the other mounting bracket 100, and support grooves 111 are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the frame 110 of the two mounting brackets 100, and the edges of the two plate-shaped photovoltaic modules 200 are respectively inserted into the two support grooves 111, so as to support and connect the photovoltaic modules 200 through the support grooves 111. It also includes a pair of stoppers 300, the two stoppers 300 are arranged oppositely, and the two mounting brackets 100 are respectively installed on the crossbeam 500 through the two stoppers 300. The limiting member 300 includes a base 310 and a mounting protrusion 320. The bottom of the base 310 is provided with a mounting protrusion 320 protruding from the base 310. The mounting protrusion 320 is integrally arranged at the bottom of the base 310. The mounting protrusion 320 is semi-cylindrical in shape, and an external thread is provided on the curved surface on the side of the mounting protrusion 320. When two limiting members 300 are spliced ​​together, the semi-cylindrical mounting protrusions 320 on the two limiting members 300 are butt-jointed to form a complete bolt column 410, and the bolt column 410 extends downward from the bottom surface of the base 310. The cross beam 500 is provided with a mounting hole, the bottom surface of the base 310 mounted on the cross beam 500 is against the top surface of the cross beam 500, the bolt column 410 passes through the mounting hole on the cross beam 500 and extends to the bottom of the cross beam 500, and a locking nut 420 threadedly connected to the bolt column 410 is sleeved on the bolt column 410, and the locking nut 420 is against the bottom surface of the cross beam 500 to achieve the fixing of the limiting member 300 on the cross beam 500. The base 310 is provided with a slot 313, and the support plates 120 of the two mounting brackets 100 are respectively horizontally inserted into the slots 313 of the two limiting members 300 to limit the mounting bracket 100 in the vertical direction.

[0042] The utility model provides mounting protrusions 320 at the bottom of two stoppers 300, so that when the two stoppers 300 are installed on the beam 500, the two mounting protrusions 320 are butted to form a bolt column 410 that penetrates the mounting hole of the beam 500. By rotating the locking nut 420 on the bolt column 410, the locking nut 420 and the base 310 can be clamped on the beam 500, so that the base 310 is firmly fixed on the beam 500, thereby achieving stable support for the mounting bracket 100 installed thereon. By providing the mounting protrusions 320 and the stoppers 300 as one body, there is no need to additionally provide a through hole or the like on the stoppers 300 for the locking member to penetrate. During installation, there is no need to align the through holes on the two stoppers 300 with the mounting holes on the beam 500 so that the locking member can pass through in sequence from above, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the stoppers 300, while reducing the difficulty of assembly, reducing the assembly steps, and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0043] In this embodiment, one of the two limiting members 300 is provided with a positioning protrusion 330, and the other one is provided with a positioning groove 340. The positioning protrusion 330 and the positioning groove 340 are respectively arranged on opposite surfaces of the two limiting members 300. When the two limiting members 300 are spliced ​​together, the positioning protrusion 330 is horizontally inserted into the positioning groove 340 to limit the two limiting members 300 in the vertical direction, so that the side surfaces of the two mounting protrusions 320 are aligned and fit, that is, the insertion of the positioning protrusion 330 and the positioning groove 340 can install and align the two mounting protrusions 320, which is convenient for the two positioning protrusions 330 to be quickly aligned and spliced, reducing the difficulty of assembly and improving the assembly efficiency, so as to facilitate the installation and connection of the locking nut 420 and the bolt column 410.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the base 310 includes a bottom plate 311 and a pressure plate 312, the bottom plate 311 includes a connected support section 3111 and an extension section 3112, the mounting protrusion 320 is arranged at the bottom of the support section 3111 away from the end of the extension section 3112, the pressure plate 312 is arranged above the extension section 3112, and is connected to the end of the extension section 3112 away from the support section 3111, the pressure plate 312 is arranged horizontally, so that the pressure plate 312 and the extension section 3112 together form a slot 313 located between the bottom surface of the pressure plate 312 and the top surface of the extension section 3112, and the slot 313 is formed by connecting the pressure plate 312 and the extension section 3112. The structure of the base 310 is simple and stable, which is convenient for installing and disassembling the support plate 120 of the mounting bracket 100 and the base 310. Preferably, a limiting protrusion 3121 is provided on the bottom surface of the pressure plate 312 (i.e., the surface of the pressure plate 312 facing the slot 313), and a plurality of limiting protrusions 3121 are provided, and the plurality of limiting protrusions 3121 are abutted against the top of the support plate 120, so that the pressure plate 312 presses the support plate 120 against the bottom plate 311 through the limiting protrusion 3121, thereby increasing the friction between the base 310 and the support plate 120, preventing the support plate 120 from freely detaching from the slot 313, and ensuring that the mounting bracket 100 stably supports the photovoltaic component 200.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, when two mounting brackets 100 are respectively mounted on two stoppers 300, an installation gap 130 is formed between the two frames 110. A waterproof plugging strip 600 for filling the installation gap 130 is inserted in the installation gap 130. The two sides of the waterproof plugging strip 600 are respectively against the side walls of the two frames 110 to prevent water from entering the installation gap 130, thereby sealing the gap at the joint of the two stoppers 300, with good waterproof effect, preventing the bolt column 410 and the locking nut 420 from being soaked in water and rusting, and extending the service life. Figure 3 As shown, the waterproof blocking strip 600 includes a waterproof portion 610 and a limiting portion 620. The waterproof portion 610 extends into the installation gap 130 and abuts against the side walls of the two frames 110. The limiting portion 620 is arranged at the top end of the outer wall of the waterproof portion 610 and protrudes from the outer wall of the waterproof portion 610. The bottom surface of the limiting portion 620 abuts against the top surface of the frame 110 to cover the top of the gap between the waterproof portion 610 and the frame 110, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the waterproof blocking strip 600.

[0046] like Figure 2As shown, preferably, a limit buckle 314 extending upward into the installation gap 130 is provided on the top surface of the support section 3111, and limit slots 611 are respectively provided on the two side walls of the waterproof part 610 facing the frame 110. The limit buckles 314 on the two limit members 300 are clamped with the limit slots 611 to limit the waterproof blocking strip 600 in the horizontal and vertical directions, preventing the waterproof blocking strip 600 from freely escaping from the installation gap 130, thereby ensuring the waterproof effect of the waterproof blocking strip 600.

[0047] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module connection device, comprising two mounting brackets arranged opposite to each other, the mounting brackets comprising a frame body provided with a support groove and a support plate fixed to the bottom of the frame body, the support groove being provided on the opposite sides of the two frames for mounting the photovoltaic module, the support plate extending horizontally to a side away from the other mounting bracket, characterized in that: It also includes a pair of limit members, which include a base abutting against the top surface of the beam and a mounting protrusion integrally arranged at the bottom of the base. The mounting protrusions of the two limit members are connected to form a bolt column extending downward. The bolt column passes through the mounting hole on the beam and is threadedly connected to the locking nut to fix the base on the beam. A slot is provided on the base, and the support plates of the two mounting brackets are horizontally inserted into the slots of the two bases respectively.

2. A photovoltaic module connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning protrusion and a positioning groove are respectively arranged on opposite surfaces of the two limiting members, and the positioning protrusion is horizontally plugged into the positioning groove.

3. A photovoltaic module connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a bottom plate and a pressure plate, the bottom plate includes a supporting section and an extending section, the mounting protrusion is arranged at the bottom of the supporting section, the pressure plate is horizontally arranged above the extending section and is connected to one end of the extending section away from the supporting section to form the slot together with the extending section.

4. A photovoltaic module connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An installation gap is provided between the two frames, and a waterproof blocking strip is inserted into the installation gap.

5. A photovoltaic module connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the support section is provided with a limiting buckle extending into the installation gap, and the side wall of the waterproof blocking strip is provided with a limiting slot. The limiting buckle is clamped with the limiting slot to limit the waterproof blocking strip.

6. A photovoltaic module connection device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The waterproof blocking strip comprises a waterproof portion extending into the installation gap and a limiting portion arranged at the top of the outer side wall of the waterproof portion, and the bottom surface of the limiting portion abuts against the top of the frame.

7. A photovoltaic module connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting protrusion is provided on the surface of the pressing plate facing the slot, and the pressing plate presses the supporting plate onto the bottom plate via the limiting protrusion.