Speed reducer of photovoltaic panel tracking system

By designing the transmission connection of the turbine box, input shaft and output shaft in the photovoltaic panel tracking system, the series driving of adjacent reducers is realized, solving the problem of complex input and output structure in the prior art, simplifying the system structure and improving the driving efficiency.

CN223049355UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01ZHEJIANG DIANTIE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422333705.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer has failed to effectively simplify the overall structure of input and output, and further improvement is needed.

Method used

A photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer is designed, including a turbine box, an input shaft, an output shaft and a turbine. Through the series connection of adjacent reducers, the transmission connection between the input shaft and the output shaft is simplified to the input and output structure.

Benefits of technology

The reducer can be driven by the same driving source by multiple photovoltaic panel tracking systems, effectively simplifying the overall input and output structure and improving the reliability and efficiency of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a speed reducer of a photovoltaic panel tracking system, which comprises a turbine box body, an input shaft and an input shaft sleeve, the input shaft penetrates through the turbine box body, the input shaft sleeve is sleeved at the end part of the input shaft, and the input shaft sleeve is positioned at one end part of the input shaft; the turbine is arranged in the turbine box body and is in transmission connection with the input shaft; the output shaft is partially internally connected to the turbine box body, and the output shaft is in transmission connection with the turbine. The speed reducer of the photovoltaic panel tracking system disclosed by the utility model has the beneficial effects that adjacent speed reducers of the photovoltaic panel tracking system can be connected in series, that is, a plurality of speed reducers of the photovoltaic panel tracking system can be sequentially driven by the same driving source, so that the integral input and output structure is effectively simplified.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of mechanical transmission, and particularly relates to a speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system. Background Art

[0002] The invention patent application with the publication number CN118423428A and the theme name of "Reducer for solar photovoltaic tracking" has an IPC classification number of F16H57 / 02. Its technical solution discloses that "a reducer for solar photovoltaic tracking includes a housing, an end cover, gears and a worm. A limit stop is provided at the top of the housing, and a hard limit structure is provided between the limit stop and the gear; at least one side of the gear ring of the gear is provided with symmetric first and second limit protrusions, and the limit stop, the first limit protrusion and the second limit protrusion form the hard limit structure; the sum of the included angle between the outer end faces of the first limit protrusion and the second limit protrusion and the radian angle of the limit stop is less than or equal to 170°; the difference between the radian angle of the gear ring of the gear and the radian angle of the worm is greater than or equal to 180°".

[0003] It can be seen that the above invention patent application has disclosed one of the technical solutions of the speed reducer for the photovoltaic panel tracking system. However, the technical solution disclosed in the above invention patent application focuses on solving problems such as the photovoltaic panel rotating perpendicular to the ground, etc., and does not further solve problems such as how to simplify the overall input-output structure, etc., and needs to be further improved. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims at the current situation of the prior art, overcomes the above defects, and provides a speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system.

[0005] The utility model adopts the following technical solutions. The speed reducer for the photovoltaic panel tracking system includes a turbine housing, and also includes:

[0006] An input shaft and an input shaft sleeve. The input shaft penetrates through the turbine housing, and the input shaft sleeve is sleeved at the end of the input shaft. The input shaft sleeve is located at one end of the input shaft.

[0007] A turbine, which is built in the turbine housing and is in transmission connection with the input shaft.

[0008] An output shaft, which is partially inscribed in the turbine housing and is in transmission connection with the turbine.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, the end of the input shaft is provided with a recessed part and a protruding part, and there is a distance between the recessed part and the protruding part; the input shaft sleeve is provided with a main body part and an extension part, the main body part and the extension part are integrally formed, and the protruding part is embedded in the extension part.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, the reducer of the photovoltaic panel tracking system further includes a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is located between the sealing cover and the turbine housing.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, the reducer of the photovoltaic panel tracking system further includes tapered roller bearings. The tapered roller bearings are externally connected to the input shaft, and the tapered roller bearings are connected to the sealing ring.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, the reducer of the photovoltaic panel tracking system further includes an end cover. The end cover is fixedly connected to the turbine housing, and the end cover is located on the side of the turbine housing away from the output shaft.

[0013] For the reducer of the photovoltaic panel tracking system disclosed in the present utility model, the beneficial effect is that adjacent reducers of the photovoltaic panel tracking system can be connected in series (cascaded) with each other, that is, multiple reducers of the photovoltaic panel tracking system can be sequentially driven by the same drive source, effectively simplifying the overall input-output structure. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 is a perspective view of one perspective of the present application.

[0015] Figure 2 is a perspective view of another perspective of the present application.

[0016] Figure 3 is the front view of the present application.

[0017] Figure 4 is the side view of the present application.

[0018] Figure 5 is the top view of the present application.

[0019] Figure 6 is in Figure 1 a perspective view after the turbine housing is hidden on the basis.

[0020] Figure 7 is in Figure 2 a perspective view after the turbine housing is hidden on the basis.

[0021] Figure 8 is in Figure 3 a front view after the turbine housing is hidden on the basis.

[0022] Figure 9 is in Figure 4 a side view after the turbine housing is hidden on the basis.

[0023] Figure 10 is in Figure 5 a top view after the turbine housing is hidden on the basis.

[0024] Figure 11It is a perspective three-dimensional view of the input shaft and the input shaft sleeve of the present application.

[0025] Figure 12 It is a perspective three-dimensional view of the input shaft and the input shaft sleeve of the present application from another perspective.

[0026] Reference numerals include: 100 - turbine housing; 110 - sealing ring; 120 - end cover; 130 - sealing cover; 140 - input shaft; 141 - recessed portion; 142 - protruding portion; 150 - turbine; 160 - output shaft; 170 - input shaft sleeve; 171 - main body portion; 172 - extending portion; 180 - tapered roller bearing. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] The utility model discloses a speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system. Below, in combination with a preferred embodiment (Embodiment 1), referring to the Figures 1 to 12 , a further description of the specific implementation manners of the utility model will be given.

[0028] Referring to the Figures 1 to 12 , Figures 1 to 5 respectively show the speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system from different perspectives, Figures 6 to 10 respectively show the speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system from different perspectives with the turbine housing 100 hidden, Figure 11 and Figure 12 respectively show the input shaft 140 and the input shaft sleeve 170 from different perspectives.

[0029] Embodiment 1 (the end cover 120 is fixedly connected to the turbine housing 100; the sealing cover 130 is fixedly connected to the turbine housing 100).

[0030] Preferably, the speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system is installed in the tracking system of a photovoltaic panel (not shown in the figure). The speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system includes a turbine housing 100 and further includes:

[0031] An input shaft 140 and an input shaft sleeve 170. The input shaft 140 penetrates through the turbine housing 100. The input shaft sleeve 170 is sleeved on the end of the input shaft 160, and the input shaft sleeve 170 is located at one end of the input shaft 160. The input shaft 140 is connected to an adjacent speed reducer for a photovoltaic panel tracking system by a flat key; enabling adjacent speed reducers for a photovoltaic panel tracking system to be connected in series (cascaded), so that multiple speed reducers for a photovoltaic panel tracking system can be sequentially driven by the same driving source, effectively simplifying the overall input-output structure;

[0032] A turbine 150, the turbine 150 is built in the turbine housing 100, and the turbine 150 is in transmission connection with (a part of) the input shaft 140;

[0033] Output shaft 160 is partially inscribed in the turbine housing 100. The output shaft 160 is drivingly connected to the turbine 150, such that the input shaft 140 drives the turbine 150 to move, and then the turbine 150 drives the output shaft 160 to rotate. The output shaft 160 is splined to an external device (by way of example, the pitch adjustment mechanism of a photovoltaic panel tracking system) to more reliably carry external devices such as the pitch adjustment mechanism.

[0034] Wherein, a recessed portion 141 and a protruding portion 142 are provided at the end of the input shaft 140, and there is a spacing between the recessed portion 141 and the protruding portion 142. The input shaft sleeve 170 is provided with a main body portion 171 and an extension portion 172, and the main body portion 171 and the extension portion 172 are integrally formed. The protruding portion 142 is exactly embedded in the extension portion 172, such that the input shaft sleeve 170 is sleeved on the end of the input shaft 160.

[0035] Wherein, the photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes (two) sealing rings 110, and the sealing rings 110 are located between the sealing cover 130 and the turbine housing 100, such that the sealing performance between the sealing cover 130 and the turbine housing 100 is improved.

[0036] Wherein, the photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes (two) tapered roller bearings 180, the tapered roller bearings 180 are externally connected to the input shaft 140, and the tapered roller bearings 180 are connected to the sealing rings 110.

[0037] Wherein, the photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes an end cover 120, the end cover 120 is fixedly connected to the turbine housing 100, and the end cover 120 is located on the side of the turbine housing 100 away from the output shaft 160.

[0038] Wherein, the photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes (two) sealing covers 130, the sealing covers 130 are fixedly connected to the turbine housing 100. The sealing covers 130 are sleeved on the input shaft 140, allowing the input shaft 140 to rotate, and then the input shaft 140 is drivingly connected to the turbine 150. The sealing covers 130 are sleeved on the input shaft sleeve 170.

[0039] Embodiment 2 (the end cover 120 is detachably connected to the turbine housing 100; the sealing cover 130 is detachably connected to the turbine housing 100).

[0040] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer is installed in the tracking system of a photovoltaic panel (not shown in the figure). The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer includes a turbine housing 100, and further includes:

[0041] Input shaft 140 and input shaft sleeve 170, input shaft 140 passes through turbine housing 100, input shaft sleeve 170 is sleeved on the end of input shaft 160, and input shaft sleeve 170 is located at one end of input shaft 160; input shaft 140 is key-connected with adjacent photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer; adjacent photovoltaic panel tracking system reducers can be connected in series (cascaded), that is, multiple photovoltaic panel tracking system reducers can be driven in sequence by the same driving source, effectively simplifying the overall input and output structure;

[0042] A turbine 150 , wherein the turbine 150 is built in the turbine housing 100 , and the turbine 150 is drivingly connected to (part of) the input shaft 140 ;

[0043] The output shaft 160 is partially internally connected to the turbine housing 100, and the output shaft 160 is transmission-connected to the turbine 150; the input shaft 140 drives the turbine 150 to move, and then the turbine 150 drives the output shaft 160 to rotate; the output shaft 160 is spline-connected to an external device (for example, a pitch adjustment mechanism of a photovoltaic panel tracking system) so as to more reliably carry external devices such as the pitch adjustment mechanism.

[0044] Among them, the end of the input shaft 140 is provided with a recessed portion 141 and a protruding portion 142, and there is a distance between the recessed portion 141 and the protruding portion 142; the input sleeve 170 is provided with a main body 171 and an extension portion 172, the main body 171 and the extension portion 172 are integrally formed, and the protruding portion 142 is just embedded in the extension portion 172, so that the input sleeve 170 is sleeved on the end of the input shaft 160.

[0045] The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes (two) sealing rings 110 , and the sealing rings 110 are located between the sealing cover 130 and the turbine housing 100 , thereby improving the sealing performance between the sealing cover 130 and the turbine housing 100 .

[0046] The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes (two) tapered roller bearings 180 . The tapered roller bearings 180 are externally connected to the input shaft 140 . The tapered roller bearings 180 are connected to the sealing ring 110 .

[0047] The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer further includes an end cover 120 , which is detachably connected to the turbine housing 100 , and the end cover 120 is located on a side of the turbine housing 100 away from the output shaft 160 .

[0048] Among them, the photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer also includes (two) sealing covers 130, which are detachably connected to the turbine housing 100; the sealing cover 130 is sleeved on the input shaft 140, allowing the input shaft 140 to rotate, and then the input shaft 140 is transmission-connected to the turbine 150; the sealing cover 130 is sleeved on the input shaft sleeve 170.

[0049] It is worth mentioning that the specific structures and other technical features of the pitch adjustment mechanism involved in the patent application of the present utility model should be regarded as the prior art. For the specific structures, working principles, and possible control methods and spatial arrangement methods of these technical features, conventional selections in the art can be adopted, and they should not be regarded as the inventive points of the patent of the present utility model. The patent of the present utility model will not be further specifically elaborated.

[0050] For those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer, characterized in that: Including turbine housing, also includes: An input shaft and an input shaft sleeve, wherein the input shaft passes through the turbine housing, the input shaft sleeve is sleeved on the end of the input shaft, and the input shaft sleeve is located at one end of the input shaft; The turbine is built into the turbine housing and is drivingly connected to the input shaft; The output shaft is partially internally connected to the turbine housing and is drivingly connected to the turbine.

2. The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the input shaft is provided with a recessed portion and a protruding portion, and a distance is provided between the recessed portion and the protruding portion; the input shaft sleeve is provided with a main body portion and an extension portion, the main body portion and the extension portion are integrally formed, and the protruding portion is embedded in the extension portion.

3. The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer also includes a sealing ring, which is located between the sealing cover and the turbine housing.

4. The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer also includes a tapered roller bearing, which is externally connected to the input shaft and connected to a sealing ring.

5. The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel tracking system reducer also includes an end cover, which is fixedly connected to the turbine housing and is located on a side of the turbine housing away from the output shaft.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Speed reducer for solar photovoltaic tracking

    CN118423428A