Positioner for photovoltaic panel
By designing a angular profile positioner in a solar energy device and fixing the panel of the photovoltaic module with flanges and screw holes, the problem of complex operation and long time when the photovoltaic module panel is fixed on the support stringer is solved, and a fast and accurate assembly process is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421151426.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-05-25
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-24
AI Technical Summary
In solar installations, when the panels of the photovoltaic module are fixed on the support stringer, precise operation is required to ensure proper installation, resulting in an increase in assembly time and affecting the rapid assembly of the device.
A positioner is designed to secure the frame of the panel to the support stringer by means of an angular profile using flanges and screw holes, and to achieve rapid positioning and fixing through a stopper groove.
By using a positioner, the panels of the photovoltaic module can be fast and precisely fixed to the support stringer, significantly simplifying and accelerating the assembly process of the solar device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the assembly of panels of photovoltaic modules in a solar energy device, wherein the panels of the photovoltaic modules are arranged on supporting beams, and the supporting beams are usually anchored relative to a supporting structure by means of a rotating axis. A positioner is proposed, which allows the panels of the photovoltaic modules to be correctly and quickly fixed on the supporting beams during assembly, thereby improving the assembly work of the applicable device. Background Art
[0002] A solar device for producing electrical energy from solar energy comprises a panel made of photovoltaic modules in an assembly surrounded by a perimeter frame, the panels of the photovoltaic modules being typically arranged in a rotating assembly on a support structure with the aid of an axis so that the panels are oriented to follow the sun in order to capture maximum solar energy, and in this arrangement the solar panels are fixed to supports (called stringers) which are anchored in a mooring assembly on the rotating axis.
[0003] When mounted on supporting beams, the panels of the photovoltaic modules are fixed by means of a perimeter frame of the panels using screws, rivets or any other conventional method, but the arrangement of the panels of the photovoltaic modules in this assembly must be done in the manner necessary for a correct installation, which requires operating time, which slows down the assembly of the applicable devices, therefore, it is desirable to use some devices that allow streamlining the assembly of the panels of the photovoltaic modules on the supporting beams. Utility Model Content
[0004] According to the utility model, a positioner for a panel of a photovoltaic module is proposed to fix the positioner on a supporting beam in an applicable device, so that by using the positioner, the assembly of fixing the panel on the supporting beam can be performed correctly and quickly, simplifying and improving the assembly of the device.
[0005] The utility model provides a locator for a photovoltaic panel, which is used to anchor the frame of the photovoltaic panel on a supporting beam in the assembly of a solar tracker, wherein the locator is made of a component formed according to an angular profile, the component having a flange on the bottom surface of a flange that can be fixed to the beam through a hole, the hole corresponding to a screw hole for tightening the frame to the beam, and on another flange of the protruding component of the beam in an operating position, at least one end has a stop groove, and the stop groove is used to position the panel by inserting the frame.
[0006] The positioning element that is the object of the invention comprises a component (preferably an L-shaped profile) having a groove at each end at the end of one of the flanges, close to the corners of the angular profile, and at least one screw hole on the lower flange for tightening the frame to the beam, so as to screw the component to the supporting beam during assembly in the applicable device.
[0007] With this positioning element, once it has been fixed to the supporting beams of the applicable installation, the anchoring of the panels of the photovoltaic module can be carried out by inserting the edges of the panels' frames into the grooves of the corresponding positioning angles in the assembly, which allows a fast and precise assembly of the installation.
[0008] Preferably, the positioner that is the object of the present invention is made of a bent metal sheet comprising sufficient resistance properties to meet assembly requirements, which facilitates manufacturing.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, in an applicable assembly, screw fixation of the positioning element on the supporting beam is provided by means of holes centered on corresponding flanges of the angular part to perform fixation with the aid of self-drilling screws, the ends of which protrude from the other side of the fixation, while the ends of the self-drilling fixing screws themselves can be used as guides to place the panels of the photovoltaic module to be anchored in the correct position using the holes that the frames of the panels of the photovoltaic module usually have, so that conductivity is established between the aluminum frame of the panels and the supporting beams made of conductive material.
[0010] The positioning element that is the object of the present invention thus has the advantageous feature of anchoring the panel of a photovoltaic module in a solar installation, thus functioning independently and being preferably used in the assembly of said installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Figure 1 A perspective view showing an angular component constituting a positioning element that is the object of the present invention according to an exemplary embodiment;
[0012] Figure 2 is a partial perspective detail of a solar tracker device in which the positioning element that is the object of the present invention is arranged;
[0013] Figure 3 is more detail of the arrangement of the positioning elements in the device of the above figure;
[0014] Figure 4 is a perspective detail from the bottom portion of a panel of a photovoltaic module anchored by means of a positioning element, in an applicable device;
[0015] Figure 5 A detail similar to the one above, viewed from the top portion of the assembly in perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The object of the utility model relates to a positioner, which is capable of simplifying the assembly of the panel (1) of a photovoltaic module in a device for producing electric energy using solar energy (especially in a device in which the panel (1) of the photovoltaic module is arranged on a supporting beam (2) anchored on a rotating axis (3) so as to exert movement of the panel (1) of the photovoltaic module in a tracking orientation toward the position of the sun), and is not limited to use in this type of device, and the positioning element can be used in any type of device in which the panel (1) of the photovoltaic module must be anchored on a supporting beam (2) or any other type of similar structural element.
[0017] The positioning element that is the object of the invention is made of a part (4) formed according to an angular profile, said part (4) being preferably metallic, for example made of a bent sheet, but this is not a limiting solution.
[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, in its embodiment, the angled component (4) comprises grooves (5) at the end of one of its flanges which are parallel to each other and close to the corners (6) of the angled structure, while the other flange has at least one hole (7) so that in the applicable assembly the angled component (4) can be screwed and fixed in an anchoring assembly on the corresponding supporting beam (2) through the hole.
[0019] Preferably, the angular part (4) is intended to have only one hole (7), which is located in the center of the corresponding flange, so that in the applicable assembly, the angular part (4) can be fixed to the supporting beam (2) by means of a self-drilling screw (8), so that in this case, the end of the self-drilling screw (8) protrudes from the other side of the fixing, such as Figure 5As shown. The panel (1) is suspended by its frame (10) on the groove (5), which serves as a stop for the positioning of the panel (1), while the end of the self-drilling fixing screw (8) itself is used to guide the panel (1) of the photovoltaic module to be anchored by means of the angular part (4), so that the end of the self-drilling screw (8) is assembled into one of the holes (9) in the frame (10) that the panel (1) of the photovoltaic module usually has to fix it. Once the panel (1) is positioned, it is fixed to the stringer in the holes (11) of the stringer and the holes (9) of the frame, which will be aligned so as to be fixed by the chosen method, whether by screws, rivets or any other attachment element of the type commonly used. In addition, the self-drilling screw (8) is used to establish conductivity between the frame (10) made of aluminum and the supporting stringer (2) made of conductive material such as iron or steel, so that electrical equipotentiality is ensured between all the parts that make up the solar tracker in order to avoid possible risks of electric shock. Thus, as can be seen in the figure, the angular piece (4) will remain fixed in the device; moreover, having a slot (5) at each end allows it to become versatile, in order to fix the panel (1) on one side or on the other.
Claims
1. A photovoltaic panel positioner, the positioner being used to anchor the frame (10) of the photovoltaic panel (1) to the supporting beam (2) in the assembly of a solar tracker, characterized in that: The locator is made of a part (4) formed according to an angular profile, the part (4) having a flange that can be fixed to the bottom surface of the flange (2.1) of the beam (2) through a hole (7), the hole (7) corresponding to the screw hole (9) used to tighten the frame (10) to the beam (2), and on the other flange of the part (4) protruding from the beam (2) in the operating position, at least one end has a stop groove (5), the stop groove (5) is used to position the panel (1) by inserting the frame (10).
2. The photovoltaic panel positioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angular part (4) is made of bent metal sheet.
3. The photovoltaic panel positioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angular part (4) is held fixed on the stringer (2) by means of self-drilling screws (8).