Floating photovoltaic system

By using multiple connecting chains in the floating photovoltaic system to form an interlaced chain network structure and setting a fixed connection between the floating box units, the problem of easy damage to the connectors in the prior art is solved, and higher system stability is achieved and Security.

CN222509161UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18DAS SOLAR CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421219689.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-30

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Technical Problem

In existing floating photovoltaic systems, rigid connections are prone to fatigue and damage under the impact of the waves and cannot effectively buffer the impact.

Method used

The floating box unit is connected by a plurality of first connecting chains and a plurality of second connecting chains to form a vertical and crisscrossing chain network structure. The mounting holes of the floating box unit are arranged between the mounting holes in the chain network, and are passed through the first and second fixing parts. Fixed connection with the connection chain.

Benefits of technology

Reduce the impact between floating box units and the risk of floating photovoltaic systems being impacted by water waves, reduce the damage rate, and improve the flexibility, maintenance convenience and safety of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a floating photovoltaic system, and relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation. The floating photovoltaic system comprises a plurality of floating box units and connecting assemblies, each floating box unit comprises a photovoltaic assembly and a floating box assembly, the photovoltaic assemblies are connected with the floating box assemblies, the photovoltaic assemblies are used for converting light energy into electric energy, and the floating box assemblies are used for enabling the photovoltaic assemblies to float on the water surface; the connecting assembly is arranged among the floating box units and comprises a plurality of first connecting chains and a plurality of second connecting chains, the second connecting chains and the first connecting chains are arranged in a criss-cross mode, and the floating box units are arranged between the first connecting chains and the second connecting chains respectively. The first connecting chain is fixedly connected with the floating box units, the second connecting chain is fixedly connected with the floating box units, and the connecting assembly is used for connecting the multiple floating box units. According to the invention, the damage rate of the floating photovoltaic system can be reduced, the cost of the floating photovoltaic system is reduced, and the safety of the floating photovoltaic system is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation, and in particular to a floating photovoltaic system. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic power generation is a technology that uses the photovoltaic effect of semiconductor interfaces to directly convert light energy into electrical energy. It is mainly composed of three parts: solar panels, controllers and inverters. The main components are made of electronic components. Solar cells are packaged and protected after being connected in series to form large-area solar cell modules, which are then combined with power controllers and other components to form a photovoltaic power generation device.

[0003] At present, for floating photovoltaic systems composed of multiple float box units arranged in a matrix, the conventional connection method is to use rigid connectors to fix the adjacent float box units. Under the long-term impact of waves, the rigid connectors are easily fatigued and damaged, and cannot effectively provide buffering. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present application is to provide a floating photovoltaic system, aiming to solve the technical problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solutions adopted in this application are as follows:

[0006] In one embodiment of the present application, a floating photovoltaic system is provided, comprising:

[0007] A plurality of floating box units, wherein the floating box units include photovoltaic components and floating box components, wherein the photovoltaic components are connected to the floating box components, the photovoltaic components are used to convert light energy into electrical energy, and the floating box components are used to make the photovoltaic components float on the water surface;

[0008] A connection component is arranged between the multiple floating box units, the connection component includes multiple first connection chains and multiple second connection chains, the multiple second connection chains are crisscrossed with the multiple first connection chains, the multiple floating box units are respectively arranged between the first connection and the second connection chains, the first connection chain is fixedly connected to the floating box unit, and the second connection chain is fixedly connected to the floating box unit, and the connection component is used to connect multiple floating box units.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, a plurality of the first connection chains are arranged side by side, and a plurality of the second connection chains are arranged side by side, and the plurality of the first connection chains and the plurality of the second connection chains together form a chain network, and the second connection chains are connected to each other at the intersection with the first connection chains.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, the chain network has a plurality of mounting holes, a plurality of the float box units are spaced apart in the plurality of mounting holes, each of the float box units is connected to its adjacent first connecting chain, and each of the float box units is connected to its adjacent second connecting chain.

[0011] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the connection assembly further includes a first fixing member, the first fixing member is disposed between the floating box unit and the first connecting chain, and the first fixing member is used to fix the floating box unit and the first connecting chain.

[0012] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a first connection hole is provided on a side of the floating box unit close to the first fixing member, and the first fixing member is passed through the first connection hole.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the first fixing member includes:

[0014] a first bolt, the first bolt being passed through the float unit and sleeved on the first connection chain, the first bolt being used to connect the first connection chain with the float unit;

[0015] A first nut is sleeved on an end of the first bolt away from the first connecting chain, and the first nut is used to fix the first bolt to the floating box unit.

[0016] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the first bolt is in a U-shape.

[0017] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the connection assembly further includes a second fixing member, the second fixing member is disposed between the floating box unit and the second connecting chain, and the second fixing member is used to fix the floating box unit and the second connecting chain.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present application, the second fixing member includes:

[0019] A second bolt, the second bolt is passed through the floating box unit, and the second bolt is sleeved on the second connecting chain, and the second bolt is used to connect the second connecting chain with the floating box unit;

[0020] A second nut, wherein the second nut is sleeved on an end of the second bolt away from the second connecting chain, and the second nut is used to fix the second bolt to the floating box unit.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present application, the second bolt is in a U-shape.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present application is as follows: the present application proposes a floating photovoltaic system. The floating photovoltaic system includes a plurality of floating box units and a connection assembly, the floating box unit includes a photovoltaic assembly and a floating box assembly, the photovoltaic assembly is connected to the floating box assembly, the photovoltaic assembly is used to convert light energy into electrical energy, and the floating box assembly is used to make the photovoltaic assembly float on the water surface; the connection assembly is arranged between the plurality of floating box units, the connection assembly includes a plurality of first connection chains and a plurality of second connection chains, a plurality of the second connection chains and a plurality of the first connection chains are arranged in a crisscross pattern, a plurality of the floating box units are respectively arranged between the first connection and the second connection chain, the first connection chain is fixedly connected to the floating box unit, and the second connection chain is fixedly connected to the floating box unit, and the connection assembly is used to connect a plurality of floating box units. The present application connects a plurality of floating box units through a plurality of first connection chains and a plurality of second connection chains, thereby reducing the impact between the floating box units, and reducing the impact of the floating photovoltaic system on the waves, reducing the damage rate of the floating photovoltaic system, and at the same time, the floating box units are easy to separate and combine, the use process is more flexible, easy to maintain, reducing its cost, and improving its safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the floating photovoltaic system in this application is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connection assembly in the present application is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 A partial structural schematic diagram of a connection assembly in the present application is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 Another partial structural schematic diagram of the connection assembly in the present application is shown;

[0028] Figure 5 A partial structural schematic diagram of a floating photovoltaic system in this application is shown;

[0029] Figure 6 Another partial structural schematic diagram of the floating photovoltaic system in the present application is shown;

[0030] Figure 7Another partial structural schematic diagram of the floating photovoltaic system in the present application is shown;

[0031] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the floating box unit in the present application is shown;

[0032] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the floating box unit in the present application is shown.

[0033] Description of main component symbols:

[0034] 100-floating photovoltaic system; 110-floating box unit; 111-photovoltaic module; 112-floating box module; 1111-shell; 1112-floating filler; 120-connecting assembly; 121-first connecting chain; 122-second connecting chain; 123-first fixing member; 1231-first bolt; 124-second fixing member; 1241-second bolt; 125-mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0036] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" 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 application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element 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 application.

[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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a floating photovoltaic system 100. The floating photovoltaic system 100 includes a plurality of floating box units 110 and a connection assembly 120.

[0041] The buoyancy unit 110 includes a photovoltaic assembly 111 and a buoyancy assembly 112, wherein the photovoltaic assembly 111 is connected to the buoyancy assembly 112. Specifically, the photovoltaic assembly 111 is used to convert light energy into electrical energy, and the buoyancy assembly 112 is used to make the photovoltaic assembly 111 float on the water surface.

[0042] In addition, the connection assembly 120 is disposed between the plurality of floating box units 110. The connection assembly 120 includes a plurality of first connection chains 121 and a plurality of second connection chains 122, and the plurality of second connection chains 122 and the plurality of first connection chains 121 are disposed in a crisscross manner.

[0043] Among them, multiple floating box units 110 are respectively arranged between the first connection and the second connection chain 122, and the first connection chain 121 is fixedly connected to the floating box unit 110, and the second connection chain 122 is fixedly connected to the floating box unit 110, and the connection assembly 120 is used to connect multiple floating box units 110.

[0044] Optionally, the number of the floating box units 110 in this embodiment is, for example, ninety-eight.

[0045] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not limit the number of the float box units 110 , and the number of the float box units 110 can be designed according to actual production conditions.

[0046] Optionally, in this embodiment, the number of the first connection chains 121 is, for example, fourteen, and the number of the second connection chains 122 is, for example, twelve.

[0047] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not limit the specific number of the first connection chains 121 and the second connection chains 122 , and the specific number of the first connection chains 121 and the second connection chains 122 can be designed according to actual production conditions.

[0048] In the related art, for a floating photovoltaic system composed of a plurality of float box units arranged in a matrix, a conventional connection method is to use rigid connectors to fix adjacent float box units together. Under the long-term impact of waves, the rigid connectors are easily fatigued and damaged, and cannot provide effective buffering.

[0049] In the embodiment of the utility model, the floating photovoltaic system 100 includes a plurality of floating box units 110 and a connection assembly 120. The embodiment of the utility model connects the plurality of floating box units 110 through a plurality of first connection chains 121 and a plurality of second connection chains 122, thereby reducing the impact between the floating box units 110, and reducing the impact of the floating photovoltaic system 100 on the waves, thereby reducing the damage rate of the floating photovoltaic system 100. In addition, the floating box units 110 in the embodiment of the utility model are easy to separate and combine, the use process is more flexible, easy to maintain, reducing its cost, and improving its safety in use.

[0050] Alternatively, if Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of the first connection chains 121 are arranged side by side, that is, a plurality of the first connection chains 121 are arranged parallel to each other, and a plurality of the second connection chains 122 are arranged side by side, that is, a plurality of the second connection chains 122 are arranged parallel to each other, for example.

[0051] It should be noted that the first connection chain 121 and the second connection chain 122 are, for example, arranged perpendicular to each other.

[0052] The plurality of first connection chains 121 and the plurality of second connection chains 122 are crisscrossed to form a chain network, and the second connection chains 122 and the first connection chains 121 are connected to each other at their intersections.

[0053] Optionally, the second connection chain 122 and the first connection chain 121 are fixedly connected at intersections where they are crisscrossed, for example, by welding, or by locking buckles, or by U-bolts.

[0054] Optionally, the first connecting chain 121 and the second connecting chain 122 are both ropes, for example.

[0055] Alternatively, if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the chain network has a plurality of mounting holes 125 , and a plurality of the floating box units 110 are arranged in the plurality of mounting holes 125 at intervals.

[0056] Specifically, there is a mounting hole 125 between each of two adjacent floating box units 110 where no floating box unit 110 is mounted, that is, there is a buffering distance between the two floating box units 110 .

[0057] In the embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of buoyancy units 110 are connected by a first connection chain 121 and a second connection chain 122, so that when impacted by waves, two adjacent buoyancy units 110 can be close to each other within a certain range.

[0058] Specifically, when two adjacent floating box units 110 approach each other, the first connecting chain 121 and the second connecting chain 122 between the two floating box units 110 sag due to their own gravity, thereby reducing the entanglement and pulling effect between the multiple floating box units 110, avoiding the overall and large-scale shaking of the floating photovoltaic system 100, reducing the risk of damage to the floating photovoltaic system 100, and mitigating the impact of waves on the floating photovoltaic system 100.

[0059] Each of the floating box units 110 is fixedly connected to the adjacent first connection chain 121 , and each of the floating box units 110 is fixedly connected to the adjacent second connection chain 122 .

[0060] It should be noted that the embodiment of the utility model does not limit the size of the mounting hole 125 on the chain network, and the specific size of the mounting hole 125 can be designed according to actual production conditions.

[0061] Alternatively, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connection assembly 120 further includes a first fixing member 123. The first fixing member 123 is disposed between the floating box unit 110 and the first connecting chain 121. In the embodiment of the utility model, the floating box unit 110 is fixedly connected to the first connecting chain 121 through the first fixing member 123.

[0062] Optionally, a first connection hole is provided on a side of the float box unit 110 close to the first fixing member 123 , and the first fixing member 123 is passed through the first connection hole to be connected to the float box unit 110 .

[0063] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not limit the number of the first fixing members 123 , and the number of the first fixing members 123 can be designed according to actual production conditions.

[0064] Specifically, a first connection hole is provided on one side of the float box assembly 112 of the float box unit 110 close to the first connection chain 121 .

[0065] Alternatively, if Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first fixing member 123 includes a first bolt 1231 and a first nut.

[0066] The first bolt 1231 is passed through the float unit 110, and the first bolt 1231 is sleeved on the first connection chain 121. In the embodiment of the utility model, the first connection chain 121 is connected to the float unit 110 through the first bolt 1231.

[0067] In addition, the first nut is sleeved on the end of the first bolt 1231 away from the first connecting chain 121. The embodiment of the utility model fixes the first bolt 1231 to the float box unit 110 through the first nut, that is, the first bolt 1231 is fixedly connected to the float box assembly 112 by tightening the first nut.

[0068] Optionally, the first bolt 1231 is in a U shape.

[0069] Alternatively, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connection assembly 120 further includes a second fixing member 124. The second fixing member 124 is disposed between the floating box unit 110 and the second connecting chain 122. In the embodiment of the utility model, the floating box unit 110 and the second connecting chain 122 are fixedly connected by the second fixing member 124.

[0070] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not limit the number of the second fixing members 124 , and the number of the second fixing members 124 can be designed according to actual production conditions.

[0071] Optionally, a second connection hole is provided on one side of the float box unit 110 close to the second fixing member 124 , and the second fixing member 124 is passed through the second connection hole to be connected to the float box unit 110 .

[0072] Specifically, a second connection hole is provided on one side of the float box assembly 112 of the float box unit 110 close to the second connection chain 122 .

[0073] Alternatively, if Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the second fixing member 124 includes a second bolt 1241 and a second nut.

[0074] The second bolt 1241 is passed through the float unit 110, and the second bolt 1241 is sleeved on the second connection chain 122. In the embodiment of the utility model, the second connection chain 122 is connected to the float unit 110 through the second bolt 1241.

[0075] In addition, the second nut is sleeved on one end of the second bolt 1241 away from the second connecting chain 122, and the second nut is used to fix the second bolt 1241 to the float box unit 110, that is, the second bolt 1241 is fixedly connected to the float box assembly 112 by tightening the second nut.

[0076] Optionally, the second bolt 1241 is in a U shape.

[0077] It should be noted that the photovoltaic assembly 111 in the embodiment of the utility model includes a photovoltaic power generation panel and a fixed frame, and the photovoltaic power generation panel is arranged in the fixed frame, that is, the fixed frame is arranged around the photovoltaic power generation panel.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the buoyancy box assembly 112 includes a shell 1111 and a floating filler 1112. The shell 1111 is arranged on one side of the photovoltaic assembly 111, and the shell 1111 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame of the photovoltaic assembly 111. The shell 1111 has a receiving cavity, wherein the floating filler 1112 is arranged in the receiving cavity, and the floating filler 1112 is used to provide buoyancy for the photovoltaic assembly 111 so that it floats on the sea surface.

[0079] It should be noted that the floating photovoltaic system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a mooring unit and an anchoring unit.

[0080] In this embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of buoyancy units 110 are fixed by an anchoring unit, and in this embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of buoyancy units 110 are connected to the anchoring unit by a mooring unit.

[0081] Specifically, by sinking the anchoring unit on the seabed, multiple buoyancy units 110 installed in the chain net and arranged in a matrix are towed and fixed by the mooring unit and the anchoring unit, so that the multiple buoyancy units 110 float on the sea level within a certain range, preventing the waves from washing the multiple buoyancy units 110 away.

[0082] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0083] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A floating photovoltaic system, characterized in that: include: A plurality of floating box units, wherein the floating box units include photovoltaic components and floating box components, wherein the photovoltaic components are connected to the floating box components, the photovoltaic components are used to convert light energy into electrical energy, and the floating box components are used to make the photovoltaic components float on the water surface; A connection component is arranged between the multiple floating box units, the connection component includes multiple first connection chains and multiple second connection chains, the multiple second connection chains are crisscrossed with the multiple first connection chains, the multiple floating box units are respectively arranged between the first connection and the second connection chains, the first connection chain is fixedly connected to the floating box unit, and the second connection chain is fixedly connected to the floating box unit, and the connection component is used to connect multiple floating box units.

2. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the first connection chains are arranged side by side, and a plurality of the second connection chains are arranged side by side. The plurality of the first connection chains and the plurality of the second connection chains together form a chain network. The second connection chains are connected to each other at intersections with the first connection chains.

3. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chain network has a plurality of mounting holes, a plurality of the floating box units are arranged in the plurality of mounting holes at intervals, each of the floating box units is connected to its adjacent first connecting chain, and each of the floating box units is connected to its adjacent second connecting chain.

4. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection assembly further includes a first fixing member, which is disposed between the floating box unit and the first connecting chain, and is used to fix the floating box unit and the first connecting chain.

5. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first connection hole is provided on one side of the floating box unit close to the first fixing member, and the first fixing member is passed through the first connection hole.

6. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first fixing member comprises: a first bolt, the first bolt being passed through the float unit and sleeved on the first connection chain, the first bolt being used to connect the first connection chain with the float unit; A first nut is sleeved on an end of the first bolt away from the first connecting chain, and the first nut is used to fix the first bolt to the floating box unit.

7. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first bolt is in a U shape.

8. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection assembly further includes a second fixing member, which is disposed between the floating box unit and the second connecting chain, and is used to fix the floating box unit and the second connecting chain.

9. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second fixing member comprises: A second bolt, the second bolt is passed through the floating box unit, and the second bolt is sleeved on the second connecting chain, and the second bolt is used to connect the second connecting chain with the floating box unit; A second nut, wherein the second nut is sleeved on an end of the second bolt away from the second connecting chain, and the second nut is used to fix the second bolt to the floating box unit.

10. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second bolt is in a U shape.