Locking mechanism and supporting device for photovoltaic module

Abstract

The utility model provides a locking mechanism and a supporting device for a photovoltaic assembly, relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment, is used for preliminarily locking the photovoltaic assembly and a supporting assembly, and comprises two groups of locking assemblies which are symmetrically and fixedly connected, and each locking assembly sequentially comprises a pressing part, a locking part and a handle part which are fixedly connected. A worker firstly aligns positioning holes of a connecting plate and a supporting plate, a locking mechanism is installed in place, at the moment, a pressing part and a locking part are matched up and down to lock the connecting plate and the supporting plate, installation is simple and convenient, and pre-positioning of a photovoltaic assembly and a supporting assembly can be effectively achieved; the locking mechanism is high in design flexibility, easy to adjust, capable of adapting to various supporting assemblies and photovoltaic assemblies, mature in manufacturing process scheme, convenient to produce and manufacture, easy and convenient to install and operate, free of other installation tools, high in installation efficiency, capable of saving manpower and material resources and high in popularization value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment, in particular to a locking mechanism and a supporting device for a photovoltaic module. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic brackets are an important part of a solar photovoltaic power generation system, mainly used for placing, installing, and fixing solar panels. They are usually made of materials such as aluminum alloy, carbon steel, or stainless steel, and are designed to be structurally stable, durable, and easy to install and maintain. Photovoltaic brackets not only play a physical support role, but also their design and materials directly affect the power generation efficiency and durability of the photovoltaic system.

[0003] For existing photovoltaic brackets, taking a tracking bracket as an example, photovoltaic modules need to be installed. The bolts and nuts required for the photovoltaic modules are fixed to the support components. Since the thickness of the frame of the photovoltaic module is small and the installation is designed under the frame of the photovoltaic module, there are interference situations around during the installation of the photovoltaic module, and bolts often fall off during the installation, making the operation difficult. When too many photovoltaic modules need to be installed at one time, there will be inconvenient installation and low efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a locking mechanism and a supporting device for a photovoltaic module. The locking mechanism of this patent is highly flexible and easy to adjust in design, can adapt to various support components and photovoltaic modules, has a mature manufacturing process plan, is convenient for production and manufacturing, has a simple installation operation, does not require other installation tools, has a high installation efficiency, plays a role in saving manpower and material resources, and has great promotion value.

[0005] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic module, used for initially locking the photovoltaic module and the support component, includes two groups of symmetrically fixedly connected locking components. The locking components sequentially include a fixedly connected pressing part, a locking part, and a handle part. The connecting plate of the photovoltaic module and the support plate of the support component are in close contact. Corresponding positioning holes are provided on the connecting plate and the support plate, and the positioning holes on the connecting plate and the support plate are aligned. The pressing parts of the two groups of locking components are fixedly connected, and the pressing part and the locking part cooperate up and down to lock the connecting plate and the support plate.

[0007] It can be seen that in the above technical solution, the staff first align the positioning holes of the connecting plate and the support plate, and install the locking mechanism in place. At this time, the pressing part and the locking part cooperate up and down to lock the connecting plate and the support plate. The installation is simple and convenient, and can effectively realize the pre-positioning of the photovoltaic module and the support module. The locking mechanism of this patent has high flexibility in design and is easy to adjust. It can adapt to a variety of support modules and photovoltaic modules. The manufacturing process plan is mature, which is convenient for production and manufacturing. The installation operation is simple, does not require other installation tools, and has high installation efficiency, which plays a role in saving manpower and material resources.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the pressing parts of the two groups of locking components are fixedly connected to form a U-shaped structure. The pressing part is a trapezoidal structure with a convex middle part, and the middle part of the pressing part presses down on the connecting plate.

[0009] It can be seen that in the above technical solution, the pressing part is a trapezoidal structure with a convex middle part, and the middle part of the pressing part presses down on the connecting plate. Through the structural design, the pressing part can press down the connecting plate through the elasticity of its own structure, and has a wide range of applications.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, preferably, a bent section adapted to the flange of the support plate is provided in the middle of the locking part, and the upper side of the locking part abuts against and locks the support plate.

[0011] It can be seen that in the above technical solution, the locking part can be closely abutted against the support plate, so that the pressing part and the locking part can lock the connecting plate and the support plate from the upper and lower sides.

[0012] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the handle part is connected to the locking part through a connecting part. The connecting part abuts against the outer side wall of the vertical plate of the support assembly, and the connecting part and the locking part are respectively perpendicular to the extension line of the axis of the connecting part.

[0013] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the handle part is a U-shaped structure adapted to the human palm.

[0014] It can be seen that in the above technical solution, it is convenient for the staff to grasp the locking mechanism and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0015] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the tail end of the handle part is provided with a safety protection section extending inward, and the safety protection section faces away from the user.

[0016] It can be seen that in the above technical solution, the safety protection section can improve the use safety.

[0017] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the two groups of locking components are integrally formed.

[0018] It can be seen that in the above technical solution, the locking mechanism not only has high overall strength, but also has low production cost.

[0019] The present utility model also discloses a supporting device for a photovoltaic module. By adopting the above-mentioned locking mechanism for the photovoltaic module, it further includes a supporting assembly. The supporting assembly includes a supporting plate and multiple groups of supporting rods. The cross-section of the supporting plate is an inverted trough-shaped structure. The upper ends of the supporting rods are fixedly connected to the middle of the supporting plate, and both sides of the supporting plate are respectively connected to the ends of two adjacent groups of photovoltaic modules.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0021] (1) First, the staff aligns the positioning holes of the connecting plate and the supporting plate, and installs the locking mechanism in place. At this time, the pressing part and the locking part cooperate up and down to lock the connecting plate and the supporting plate. The installation is simple and convenient, and can effectively realize the pre-positioning of the photovoltaic module and the supporting assembly.

[0022] (2) The locking mechanism of this patent is highly flexible and easy to adjust in design. It can adapt to various supporting assemblies and photovoltaic modules. The manufacturing process plan is mature, facilitating production and manufacturing. The installation operation is simple, without the need for other installation tools, and the installation efficiency is high, playing a role in saving manpower and material resources. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 Shows the isometric structural schematic diagram after the installation of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 Shows the isometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model and the supporting assembly;

[0025] Figure 3 Shows the front structural schematic diagram of the present utility model and the supporting assembly;

[0026] Figure 4 Shows the top structural schematic diagram of the present utility model and the supporting assembly;

[0027] Figure 5 Shows the isometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0028] DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0029] 1, Photovoltaic module; 2, Supporting assembly; 3, Locking assembly; 4, Pressing part; 5, Locking part; 6, Handle part; 7, Connecting plate; 8, Supporting plate; 9, Positioning hole; 10, Bending section; 11, Connecting part; 12, Safety protection section; 13, Supporting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art of this technology to better understand the technical solution of the present utility model, the following further details the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the best embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope protected by the utility model.

[0031] In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 construed as a limitation to the utility model. Embodiment 1

[0032] As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a locking mechanism for a photovoltaic module, which is used to initially lock the photovoltaic module 1 and the support assembly 2. It includes two groups of symmetrically fixedly connected locking assemblies 3. The locking assembly 3 sequentially includes a fixedly connected pressing part 4, a locking part 5, and a handle part 6. The connecting plate 7 of the photovoltaic module 1 and the support plate 8 of the support assembly 2 are in close contact. Corresponding positioning holes 9 are provided on the connecting plate 7 and the support plate 8, and the positioning holes 9 of the connecting plate 7 and the support plate 8 are aligned. The pressing parts 4 of the two groups of locking assemblies 3 are fixedly connected. The pressing part 4 and the locking part 5 cooperate up and down to lock the connecting plate 7 and the support plate 8. The pressing parts 4 of the two groups of locking assemblies 3 are fixedly connected to form a U-shaped structure. The pressing part 4 is a trapezoidal structure with a convex middle part. The middle part of the pressing part 4 presses down the connecting plate 7. Through the structural design, the pressing part 4 can press down the connecting plate 7 by the elasticity of its own structure, with little thickness limitation on the connecting plate and the support plate, and a wide application range. The middle part of the locking part 5 is provided with a bent section 10 adapted to the flange of the support plate 8. The upper side of the locking part 5 abuts against and locks the support plate 8, so that the pressing part 4 and the locking part 5 can lock the connecting plate 7 and the support plate 8 from the upper and lower sides. The handle part 6 is connected to the locking part 5 through a connecting part 11. The connecting part 11 abuts against the outer side wall of the vertical plate of the support assembly 2. The connecting part 11 and the locking part 5 are respectively perpendicular to the extension line of the axis of the connecting part 11.

[0033] The staff first aligns the positioning holes 9 of the connecting plate 7 and the support plate 8, and installs the locking mechanism in place. At this time, the pressing part 4 and the locking part 5 cooperate up and down to lock the connecting plate 7 and the support plate 8. The installation is simple and convenient, and can effectively realize the pre-positioning of the photovoltaic module 1 and the support assembly 2. The locking mechanism of this patent has high flexibility in design and is easy to adjust. It can adapt to a variety of support assemblies 2 and photovoltaic modules 1. The manufacturing process plan is mature, which is convenient for production and manufacturing. The installation operation is simple, does not require other installation tools, and has high installation efficiency, playing a role in saving manpower and material resources.

[0034] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner, the handle portion 6 is a U-shaped structure adapted to the human palm, which is convenient for the staff to grasp the locking mechanism and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0035] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner, a safety protection section 12 extending inward is provided at the tail end of the handle portion 6. The safety protection section 12 faces away from the user, which can effectively improve the use safety.

[0036] Optionally, in a possible implementation manner, the two sets of locking components 3 are integrally formed. The locking mechanism not only has high overall strength but also low production cost. Embodiment 2

[0037] The present utility model also discloses a support device for a photovoltaic module. The locking mechanism for the photovoltaic module 1 in the above Embodiment 1 is adopted, and further includes a support component 2. The support component 2 includes a support plate 8 and multiple groups of support rods 13. The cross-section of the support plate 8 is an inverted trough-shaped structure. The upper ends of the support rods 13 are fixedly connected to the middle of the support plate 8. The two sides of the support plate 8 are respectively connected to the ends of two adjacent photovoltaic modules 1.

[0038] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear illustration and not limitations on the implementation manners. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation manners here. And the obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly, used for preliminarily locking a photovoltaic assembly and a supporting assembly, characterized in that: It comprises two groups of symmetrically fixedly connected locking components, which in turn comprise a fixedly connected pressing portion, a locking portion and a handle portion, the connecting plate of the photovoltaic component and the supporting plate of the supporting component are tightly abutted, the connecting plate and the supporting plate are provided with corresponding positioning holes, the positioning holes of the connecting plate and the supporting plate are aligned, the pressing portions of the two groups of locking components are fixedly connected, and the pressing portions and the locking portions cooperate to lock the connecting plate and the supporting plate.

2. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing parts of the two groups of locking assemblies are fixedly connected to form a "X"-shaped structure. The pressing part is a trapezoidal structure with a downward convex middle portion, and the middle portion of the pressing part presses down the connecting plate.

3. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bending section matched with the flange of the support plate is provided in the middle of the locking portion, and the upper side of the locking portion abuts against the locking support plate.

4. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handle portion is connected to the locking portion via a connecting portion, the connecting portion abuts against an outer side wall of the vertical plate of the supporting assembly, and the connecting portion and the locking portion are respectively perpendicular to an extended line of an axis of the connecting portion.

5. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handle part is a U-shaped structure adapted to the palm of a human body.

6. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A safety protection section extending inward is provided at the tail end of the handle portion, and the safety protection section faces away from the user.

7. A locking mechanism for a photovoltaic assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of locking components are integrally formed.

8. A photovoltaic module support device, characterized in that: The locking mechanism for photovoltaic components according to any one of claims 1 to 7 also includes a support assembly, wherein the support assembly includes a support plate and multiple groups of support rods, the cross-section of the support plate is an inverted groove-shaped structure, the upper end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the support plate, and the two sides of the support plate are respectively connected to the ends of two adjacent groups of photovoltaic components.

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