Photovoltaic module mounting frame

By designing a photovoltaic module installation frame with a flow guide, the problem of water vapor infiltration during photovoltaic module installation is solved, and the effect of extending the service life of the photovoltaic module is achieved.

CN223039962UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27TRINA SOLAR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421907872.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a photovoltaic module mounting frame which comprises a first mounting frame and a second mounting frame. A first mounting cavity is formed in one side of the first mounting frame, the first mounting cavity is used for mounting a first photovoltaic module, and a first clamping groove is formed in the side, away from the first mounting cavity, of the first mounting frame; the second installation frame and the first installation frame are arranged in the first direction and are connected in a clamped mode. A second mounting cavity is formed in one side of the second mounting frame, the second mounting cavity is used for mounting a second photovoltaic module, a flow guide part extending in the second direction is formed in the side, deviating from the second mounting cavity, of the second mounting frame, an angle is formed between the second direction and the first direction, and the flow guide part can extend into the first clamping groove. When the photovoltaic module is installed through the installation frame, water vapor entering the first clamping groove can flow in the extending direction of the flow guide part and converge to the bottom of the first clamping groove, and the possibility that the water vapor flows in the first clamping groove and permeates into a battery piece of the photovoltaic module is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic module installation frame. Background Art

[0002] With the development of modern industry, the global energy crisis and air pollution problems are becoming increasingly prominent, and traditional fuel energy is decreasing day by day. Since abundant solar radiation energy is an important renewable energy source, solar cells have become the focus of attention as they can convert solar radiation energy into electrical energy. In the related art, photovoltaic modules are installed on roofs or mountain tops to form a photovoltaic system that can generate electricity. However, when multiple photovoltaic modules are installed on roofs or mountain tops, water vapor is easily infiltrated at the connection points of the photovoltaic modules, which makes the photovoltaic module cells prone to water ingress failure, and the service life of the photovoltaic modules is short. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a photovoltaic module mounting frame to address the problem that when multiple photovoltaic modules are installed on a roof or a mountain top, water vapor is easily infiltrated into the connections between the photovoltaic modules, which makes the cells of the photovoltaic modules easily fail due to water intrusion, resulting in a short service life of the photovoltaic modules.

[0004] A photovoltaic assembly installation frame, comprising:

[0005] A first mounting frame, wherein a first mounting cavity is configured on one side of the first mounting frame, the first mounting cavity is used to mount a first photovoltaic module, and a first clamping groove is configured on a side of the first mounting frame away from the first mounting cavity;

[0006] A second mounting frame, wherein the second mounting frame and the first mounting frame are arranged along a first direction and are connected to each other by being clipped together; a second mounting cavity is configured on one side of the second mounting frame, and the second mounting cavity is used to install a second photovoltaic component; a guide portion extending along a second direction is configured on a side of the second mounting frame facing away from the second mounting cavity, and the second direction is arranged at an angle to the first direction, and the guide portion can extend into the first clip groove.

[0007] In one of the embodiments, a guide tip is configured at an end of the guide portion facing the first clamping groove.

[0008] In one of the embodiments, the end portion of the guide portion facing the first clamping groove is configured with two guide plates that are connected to each other and arranged at an angle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the guide plate includes an inclined plate and a vertical plate connected to each other;

[0010] The inclined plate is inclined downward from the side of the second mounting frame towards the first mounting frame;

[0011] The vertical plate extends along the second direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first mounting frame includes a first frame body and a first convex arm connected to the first frame body and extending along the first direction;

[0013] The first mounting frame further includes a second convex arm and a third convex arm; the second convex arm is spaced from the first convex arm along the second direction, and the second convex arm extends along the first direction, and one end of the second convex arm is connected to the first frame body;

[0014] The third convex arm extends along the second direction, the third convex arm is connected to the side of the second convex arm away from the first frame body, and the third convex arm is arranged towards the side close to the diversion part;

[0015] The first frame body, the first convex arm, the second convex arm and the third convex arm together enclose the first clamping groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the second mounting frame includes a second frame body and a fourth convex arm connected to the second frame body and extending along the first direction;

[0017] The diversion part is connected to the fourth convex arm, and the diversion part and the fourth convex arm together enclose a second clamping groove;

[0018] When the first mounting frame is clamped and connected to the second mounting frame, the first convex arm is received in the second clamping groove.

[0019] In one embodiment, the second mounting frame further includes a fifth convex arm and a sixth convex arm that are connected to each other and arranged at an angle;

[0020] The fifth convex arm is spaced from the fourth convex arm along the second direction, and the fifth convex arm extends along the first direction, and one end of the fifth convex arm is connected to the second frame body;

[0021] The sixth convex arm extends along the second direction; the second frame body, the fifth convex arm and the sixth convex arm together enclose a third clamping groove;

[0022] When the first mounting frame is clamped and connected to the second mounting frame, the third convex arm is clamped in the third clamping groove.

[0023] In one embodiment, both side surfaces of the third protruding arm and the sixth protruding arm opposite to each other are partially annular structures.

[0024] In one of the embodiments, along the second direction, the end of the guide portion facing the first clamping groove is arranged below the fifth protruding arm.

[0025] In one of the embodiments, a clamping protrusion is protruded along the second direction at the end of the first protruding arm away from the first frame body.

[0026] When two adjacent photovoltaic modules are installed through the photovoltaic module installation frame, a flow guide extending along the second direction is constructed on the side of the second installation frame away from the second installation cavity, and the flow guide can extend into the first clamping groove. In this way, when the photovoltaic module is in use, the water vapor entering the first clamping groove can flow along the extension direction of the flow guide itself and converge to the bottom of the first clamping groove under the effect of the Coanda effect, reducing the possibility of water vapor flowing in the first clamping groove and entering the cell of the photovoltaic module, making it less likely that the cell of the photovoltaic module will fail due to water ingress, and the service life of the photovoltaic module will be longer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a photovoltaic assembly installation frame provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first mounting frame in the photovoltaic assembly mounting frame is shown.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a second mounting frame in the photovoltaic assembly mounting frame is shown.

[0030] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a photovoltaic assembly installation frame provided in some other embodiments of the present application.

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a second mounting frame in the photovoltaic assembly mounting frame is shown.

[0032] Reference numerals: 100 - First mounting frame; 110 - First mounting cavity; 120 - First clamping groove; 130 - First frame body; 140 - First convex arm; 141 - Clamping projection; 150 - Second convex arm; 160 - Third convex arm; 200 - Second mounting frame; 210 - Second mounting cavity; 220 - Flow guiding part; 221 - Flow guiding tip; 222 - Flow guiding plate; 2221 - Inclined plate; 2222 - Vertical plate; 230 - Second frame body; 240 - Fourth convex arm; 250 - Second clamping groove; 260 - Fifth convex arm; 270 - Sixth convex arm; 280 - Third clamping groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, the following describes the detailed implementation manners of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if such terms as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0035] In addition, if such terms as "first" and "second" appear, these terms are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, if the term "plurality" appears, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0036] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated 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, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there is a description that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, etc., or similar descriptions appear, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the 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. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the 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.

[0038] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0039] See also Figure 1 and Figure 4 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a photovoltaic assembly installation frame provided in some embodiments of the present application is shown. Figure 4 Schematic diagrams of photovoltaic assembly installation frames provided in other embodiments of the present application are shown.

[0040] The photovoltaic module installation frame provided in an embodiment of the present application includes a first installation frame 100 and a second installation frame 200. A first installation cavity 110 is configured on one side of the first installation frame 100, and the first installation cavity 110 is used to install a first photovoltaic module. A first clamping groove 120 is configured on the side of the first installation frame 100 away from the first installation cavity 110; the second installation frame 200 and the first installation frame 100 are arranged along a first direction and are clamped and connected to each other. Specifically, the first direction is Figures 1-5xx' direction in the second mounting frame 200; a second mounting cavity 210 is configured on one side of the second mounting frame 200, and the second mounting cavity 210 is used to install a second photovoltaic module. A guide portion 220 extending along a second direction is configured on one side of the second mounting frame 200 away from the second mounting cavity 210, and the second direction is set at an angle to the first direction. Specifically, the second direction is Figures 1-5 In the yy′ direction, the guide portion 220 can extend into the first clamping groove 120.

[0041] When two photovoltaic modules adjacent to each other are installed by the photovoltaic module installation frame provided by the present application, a guide portion 220 extending along the second direction is configured on the side of the second installation frame 200 away from the second installation cavity 210, and the guide portion 220 can extend into the first clamping groove 120. In this way, when the photovoltaic module is in use, the water vapor entering the first clamping groove 120 can flow along the extension direction of the guide portion 220 itself and converge to the bottom of the first clamping groove 120 under the effect of the Coanda effect, reducing the possibility of water vapor flowing in the first clamping groove 120 and penetrating into the cell of the photovoltaic module, making it less likely that the cell of the photovoltaic module will fail due to water ingress, and the service life of the photovoltaic module will be longer.

[0042] The following is a detailed description of the structure of the photovoltaic module installation frame. Figures 2-3 and Figure 5 . Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a first mounting frame 100 in a photovoltaic assembly mounting frame. Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a second mounting frame 200 in a photovoltaic assembly mounting frame. Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a second mounting frame 200 in a photovoltaic assembly mounting frame.

[0043] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, a guide tip 221 is configured at the end of the guide portion 220 facing the first clamping groove 120. By providing the guide tip 221, when water vapor flows along the extension direction of the guide portion 220 itself, it can easily drip to the bottom of the first clamping groove 120 through the guide tip 221, thereby reducing the possibility of water vapor flowing in the first clamping groove 120 and penetrating into the solar cell of the photovoltaic module.

[0044] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5, in some embodiments, the end of the diversion part 220 facing the first clamping groove 120 is configured with two diversion plates 222 that are connected to each other and arranged at an angle. By providing the two diversion plates 222, when the first mounting frame 100 is clamped and installed with the second mounting frame 200, the end of the diversion part 220 is not likely to cause injury to people. At the same time, by providing the two diversion plates 222, a groove is formed between the two diversion plates 222. Furthermore, through the converging effect of the groove, the continuous infiltration of water vapor can be blocked.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 5 , in some embodiments, the diversion plate 222 includes an inclined plate 2221 and a vertical plate 2222 that are connected to each other; the inclined plate 2221 is inclined downward from the side of the second mounting frame 200 facing the first mounting frame 100, or inclined downward from the side of the first mounting frame 100 facing the second mounting frame 200; the vertical plate 2222 extends along the second direction. By setting the diversion plate 222 as the inclined plate 2221 and the vertical plate 2222 that are connected to each other, the water droplets formed by the convergence of water vapor are guided through the inclination of the inclined plate 2221, and finally the flow direction of the water droplets is changed by the vertical plate 2222, so that the water droplets are easily dripped to the bottom of the first clamping groove 120 under the action of gravity.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 , in some embodiments, the first mounting frame 100 includes a first frame body 130 and a first convex arm 140 that is connected to the first frame body 130 and extends along the first direction; the first mounting frame 100 further includes a second convex arm 150 and a third convex arm 160; the second convex arm 150 and the first convex arm 140 are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and the second convex arm 150 extends along the first direction, and one end of the second convex arm 150 is connected to the first frame body 130; the third convex arm 160 extends along the second direction, the third convex arm 160 is connected to the side of the second convex arm 150 away from the first frame body 130, and the third convex arm 160 is arranged facing the side close to the diversion part 220; the first frame body 130, the first convex arm 140, the second convex arm 150, and the third convex arm 160 jointly enclose and form the first clamping groove 120. By setting it in this way, the processing of the first mounting frame 100 is relatively simple and convenient, and the processing cost is relatively low.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5, in some embodiments, the second mounting frame 200 includes a second frame body 230 and a fourth convex arm 240 connected to the second frame body 230 and extending in the first direction; the diversion portion 220 is connected to the fourth convex arm 240, and the diversion portion 220 and the fourth convex arm 240 together enclose a second clamping groove 250; when the first mounting frame 100 is clamped and connected to the second mounting frame 200 (specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 4 the state in is the clamped connection state); the first convex arm 140 is received in the second clamping groove 250. By receiving the first convex arm 140 in the second clamping groove 250 in the connected state, the first convex arm 140 can be limited by the groove wall of the second clamping groove 250, so that the splicing gap between the first mounting frame 100 and the second mounting frame 200 after connection is smaller, reducing the possibility of water vapor entering the first clamping groove 120.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 , in some embodiments, the second mounting frame 200 further includes a fifth convex arm 260 and a sixth convex arm 270 that are connected to each other and arranged at an angle; the fifth convex arm 260 and the fourth convex arm 240 are spaced apart in the second direction, and the fifth convex arm 260 extends in the first direction, and one end of the fifth convex arm 260 is connected to the second frame body 230; the sixth convex arm 270 extends in the second direction; the second frame body 230, the fifth convex arm 260, and the sixth convex arm 270 together enclose a third clamping groove 280; when the first mounting frame 100 is clamped and connected to the second mounting frame 200, the third convex arm 160 is clamped in the third clamping groove 280. By setting it like this, the processing of the second mounting frame 200 is relatively simple and convenient, and the processing cost is relatively low. At the same time, in the clamped connection state, due to the limiting effect of the groove wall of the third clamping groove 280 on the third convex arm 160, the splicing gap between the first mounting frame 100 and the second mounting frame 200 after connection is smaller, reducing the possibility of water vapor entering the first clamping groove 120.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , in some embodiments, both side surfaces of the third convex arm 160 opposite to the sixth convex arm 270 are partially annular structures. By setting it like this, it is more convenient to clamp or separate the third convex arm 160 and the sixth convex arm 270, and thus it is convenient to disassemble and replace the photovoltaic modules with each other.

[0050] In this application, through the cooperation of the first convex arm 140 and the first clamping groove 120, as well as the cooperation of the third convex arm 160 and the sixth convex arm 270, when the first mounting frame 100 and the second mounting frame 200 are in a connected state, the interval in the first direction is relatively reasonable, neither too large nor too small. This makes it easier to engage and connect the first mounting frame 100 and the second mounting frame 200, and at the same time, water vapor is not likely to enter the first clamping groove 120.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, along the second direction, the end of the diversion portion 220 facing the first clamping groove 120 is disposed below the fifth convex arm 260. By setting it in this way, the length of the diversion portion 220 along the second direction is relatively long, so that the water vapor in the first clamping groove 120 has a larger contact area with the diversion portion 220, and the water vapor is more likely to converge into water droplets on the surface of the diversion portion 220, further reducing the content of water vapor in the first clamping groove 120.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the end of the first convex arm 140 away from the first frame body 130 protrudes with a clamping protrusion 141 along the second direction. By providing the clamping protrusion 141, when the first convex arm 140 is clamped with the second clamping groove 250, it is not easy to hurt the hand and is relatively safe. At the same time, through the guiding action of the clamping protrusion 141, the water vapor on the first convex arm 140 can be more easily guided by the clamping protrusion 141 to converge into water droplets and drip onto the bottom wall of the first clamping groove 120.

[0053] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0054] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of this application, several deformations and improvements can be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of this application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module installation frame, characterized in that: The photovoltaic assembly installation frame comprises: A first mounting frame (100), wherein a first mounting cavity (110) is configured on one side of the first mounting frame (100), the first mounting cavity (110) being used to mount a first photovoltaic component, and a first clamping groove (120) is configured on a side of the first mounting frame (100) facing away from the first mounting cavity (110); A second mounting frame (200), wherein the second mounting frame (200) and the first mounting frame (100) are arranged along a first direction and are connected to each other by being clipped; a second mounting cavity (210) is configured on one side of the second mounting frame (200), wherein the second mounting cavity (210) is used to mount a second photovoltaic module; a guide portion (220) extending along a second direction is configured on a side of the second mounting frame (200) facing away from the second mounting cavity (210), wherein the second direction is arranged at an angle to the first direction, and the guide portion (220) can extend into the first clip groove (120).

2. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the flow guiding portion (220) facing the first clamping groove (120) is configured with a flow guiding tip (221).

3. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end portion of the guide portion (220) facing the first clamping groove (120) is configured with two guide plates (222) connected to each other and arranged at an angle.

4. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide plate (222) comprises an inclined plate (2221) and a vertical plate (2222) connected to each other; The inclined plate (2221) is arranged to be inclined downward from one side of the second installation frame (200) toward the first installation frame (100); The vertical plate (2222) extends along the second direction.

5. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first installation frame (100) comprises a first frame body (130) and a first protruding arm (140) connected to the first frame body (130) and extending along the first direction; The first mounting frame (100) further comprises a second protruding arm (150) and a third protruding arm (160); the second protruding arm (150) and the first protruding arm (140) are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and the second protruding arm (150) extends along the first direction, and one end of the second protruding arm (150) is connected to the first frame body (130); The third protruding arm (160) extends along the second direction, the third protruding arm (160) is connected to a side of the second protruding arm (150) away from the first frame body (130), and the third protruding arm (160) is arranged toward a side close to the guide portion (220); The first frame body (130), the first protruding arm (140), the second protruding arm (150) and the third protruding arm (160) are jointly arranged to form the first clamping groove (120).

6. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second installation frame (200) comprises a second frame body (230) and a fourth protruding arm (240) connected to the second frame body (230) and extending along the first direction; The air guide portion (220) is connected to the fourth protruding arm (240), and the air guide portion (220) and the fourth protruding arm (240) are jointly arranged to form a second clamping groove (250); When the first installation frame (100) is connected to the second installation frame (200) by snap-fitting, the first protruding arm (140) is accommodated in the second snap-fitting groove (250).

7. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second mounting frame (200) further comprises a fifth protruding arm (260) and a sixth protruding arm (270) which are connected to each other and arranged at an angle; The fifth protruding arm (260) and the fourth protruding arm (240) are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and the fifth protruding arm (260) extends along the first direction, and one end of the fifth protruding arm (260) is connected to the second frame body (230); The sixth protruding arm (270) extends along the second direction; the second frame body (230), the fifth protruding arm (260) and the sixth protruding arm (270) are jointly arranged to form a third clamping groove (280); When the first installation frame (100) is snap-connected with the second installation frame (200), the third protruding arm (160) is snap-connected in the third snap-connecting groove (280).

8. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two side surfaces of the third protruding arm (160) and the sixth protruding arm (270) that are opposite to each other are both partially annular structures.

9. The photovoltaic module installation frame according to claim 7, characterized in that: Along the second direction, the end of the guide portion (220) facing the first clamping groove (120) is arranged below the fifth protruding arm (260).

10. The photovoltaic assembly installation frame according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that: An end portion of the first protruding arm (140) facing away from the first frame body (130) is provided with a clamping protrusion (141) protruding along the second direction.