Photovoltaic module frame

Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic module frame, which comprises an outer frame body, a connecting seat and a supporting piece, the outer frame body is hollow, and an opening is formed in one side of the outer frame body to form a first mounting groove; the connecting seat is connected with the outer frame body, and a second mounting groove used for mounting the supporting piece is formed between the connecting seat and the outer frame body; a mounting hole is formed in the second mounting groove; the supporting piece comprises a first reinforcing edge, a second reinforcing edge and a third reinforcing edge which are attached to the outline of the second mounting groove. One end of the second reinforcing edge is connected with the first reinforcing edge, and the other end is connected with the third reinforcing edge. The second mounting groove is formed between the connecting seat and the outer frame body, and the first reinforcing edge, the second reinforcing edge and the third reinforcing edge which are attached to the outline of the second mounting groove are arranged in the second mounting groove between the connecting seat and the outer frame body, so that each corner is supported, the attaching area with each side edge is increased, the overall stress of the structure is optimized, and the service life of the structure is prolonged. And the situation that some corners of the frame are stressed unevenly is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a frame for a photovoltaic module, belonging to the technical field of photovoltaic modules. Background Art

[0002] Generally, the material of a conventional frame for a photovoltaic module is extruded aluminum profile. The photovoltaic module is fixed on a bracket by means of a pressing block or through a punching hole on the frame using a bolt connection method. The long frame and the short frame generally adopt different cross-sections, and the cross-sections of the frames in this field are mostly the same. The long frame and the short frame are in contact with each other through an interference fit with an angle code and the frame, and together with the laminate of the photovoltaic module, a complete structure of the photovoltaic module is formed.

[0003] In order to improve the structural strength and stability of the frame, a conventional frame for a photovoltaic module uses an integrally formed support column as an intermediate support to increase the overall structural strength. Due to the control of structural costs, the frame adopts a hollow structure, which will cause uneven stress at some corners of the frame, and then problems such as cracks or even fractures will occur. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, and provides a frame for a photovoltaic module. By arranging a support member that fits the contour of a second installation groove between a connection seat and an outer frame body, the overall structural stress is optimized, the situation of uneven stress at some corners of the frame is avoided, and the problems of uneven internal stress of the current frame for a photovoltaic module and easy damage to the frame corners are solved.

[0005] To achieve the above object / to solve the above technical problem, the utility model is implemented by the following technical solution: A frame for a photovoltaic module, comprising:

[0006] An outer frame body, a connection seat and a support member;

[0007] The inside of the outer frame body is hollow and has an opening on one side, forming a first installation groove for installing a photovoltaic module;

[0008] The connection seat is connected to the outer frame body, and there is a second installation groove for installing a support member between the connection seat and the outer frame body;

[0009] An installation hole for fixing the connection seat to a target installation surface is provided in the second installation groove;

[0010] The support member includes a first reinforcing edge, a second reinforcing edge and a third reinforcing edge that fit the contour of the second installation groove; one end of the second reinforcing edge is connected to the first reinforcing edge, and the other end is connected to the third reinforcing edge.

[0011] Optionally, the connection seat is L-shaped.

[0012] Optionally, an adhesive layer is provided in the second mounting groove for bonding the support member.

[0013] Optionally, one end of the first reinforcing edge away from the second reinforcing edge extends perpendicular to the third reinforcing edge, and the first reinforcing edge forms a viewing side with the second reinforcing edge. The "arch" structure of the first reinforcing edge increases the support strength of the outer frame.

[0014] Optionally, the third reinforcing edge is provided with an intermediate connection hole corresponding to the mounting hole.

[0015] Optionally, the outer frame includes a first side edge, a second side edge, and a third side edge; the first side edge faces the third side edge, one end of the second side edge is connected to the first side edge, and the other end is connected to the third side edge. The first side edge, the second side edge, and the third side edge form a first mounting groove.

[0016] Optionally, the first side edge is provided with an overflow groove for accommodating the adhesive for fixing the photovoltaic module.

[0017] Optionally, the connecting seat includes a fourth side edge and a fifth side edge; one end of the fourth side edge is connected to the third side edge, and the other end is connected to the fifth side edge. The fifth side edge faces the third side edge. The third side edge, the fourth side edge, and the fifth side edge form a second mounting groove.

[0018] Optionally, one end of the third reinforcing edge away from the second reinforcing edge extends out of the second mounting groove and wraps around one end of the fifth side edge, enhancing the structural strength of the connecting seat while preventing the third reinforcing edge from disengaging from the second mounting groove.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present utility model are as follows:

[0020] There is a second mounting groove between the connecting seat and the outer frame of the present utility model. By providing a first reinforcing edge, a second reinforcing edge, and a third reinforcing edge that fit the contour of the second mounting groove between the connecting seat and the outer frame, support is provided for each corner and the fitting area with each side edge is increased, optimizing the overall force bearing of the structure, avoiding uneven force bearing at some corners of the frame, and solving the problems of uneven internal force bearing of the current photovoltaic module frame and easy damage at the frame corners. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is an overall structural schematic diagram of a photovoltaic module frame provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the outer frame and the connecting seat of a photovoltaic module frame provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a photovoltaic module frame provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Outer frame body; 101. First side; 102. Second side; 103. Third side; 2. Connection seat; 201. Fourth side; 202. Fifth side; 3. Support member; 301. First reinforcing side; 302. Second reinforcing side; 303. Third reinforcing side; 4. First installation groove; 5. Glue overflow groove; 6. Second installation groove; 7. Installation hole; 8. Intermediate connection hole. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Embodiment 1

[0026] As Figure 1 shown, a photovoltaic module frame includes: an outer frame body 1, a connection seat 2 and a support member 3;

[0027] As Figure 2 shown, the interior of the outer frame body 1 is hollow and an opening is provided on the right side to form a first installation groove 4 for installing a photovoltaic module. Specifically: the outer frame includes a first side 101, a second side 102 and a third side 103; the first side 101 faces the third side 103, one end of the second side 102 is fixedly connected to the first side 101, and the other end is fixedly connected to the third side 103. The first side 101, the second side 102 and the third side 103 form the first installation groove 4;

[0028] An adhesive overflow groove 5 is provided on the inner wall of the first side 101, and an adhesive can be placed in the adhesive overflow groove 5 to fix the photovoltaic module;

[0029] The connection seat 2 is connected to the outer frame body 1. There is a second installation groove 6 between the connection seat 2 and the outer frame body 1 for installing the support member 3. And in order to reduce costs and maintain the strength of the overall mechanism, the connection seat 2 is in an L shape. Specifically: the connection seat 2 includes a fourth side 201 and a fifth side 202; one end of the fourth side 201 is fixedly connected to the third side 103, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fifth side 202. The fifth side 202 faces the third side 103. The third side 103, the fourth side 201 and the fifth side 202 form the second installation groove 6;

[0030] An installation hole 7 for fixing the connection seat 2 to the target installation surface is provided in the second installation groove 6. In this embodiment, the installation hole 7 is provided on the fifth side 202;

[0031] The support member 3 is arranged in the second installation groove 6 and an adhesive layer is provided in the second installation groove 6 for bonding the support member 3;

[0032] Wherein: The support member 3 includes a first reinforcing edge 301, a second reinforcing edge 302, and a third reinforcing edge 303 that fit the contour of the second installation groove 6; One end of the second reinforcing edge 302 is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing edge 301, and the other end is fixedly connected to the third reinforcing edge 303, forming a support for each corner and increasing the fitting area with each side, optimizing the overall force on the structure, and avoiding uneven force at some corners of the frame. Embodiment 2

[0033] As Figure 1 shown, a photovoltaic module frame includes: an outer frame body 1, a connection seat 2, and a support member 3;

[0034] As Figure 3 shown, the inside of the outer frame body 1 is hollow and an opening is provided on the right side to form a first installation groove 4 for installing a photovoltaic module. Specifically: The outer frame includes a first side 101, a second side 102, and a third side 103; The first side 101 faces the third side 103, one end of the second side 102 is fixedly connected to the first side 101, and the other end is fixedly connected to the third side 103. The first side 101, the second side 102, and the third side 103 form the first installation groove 4;

[0035] An overflow glue groove 5 is provided on the inner wall of the first side 101, and an adhesive can be placed in the overflow glue groove 5 to fix the photovoltaic module;

[0036] The connection seat 2 is connected to the outer frame body 1. There is a second installation groove 6 between the connection seat 2 and the outer frame body 1 for installing the support member 3. And in order to reduce costs and maintain the strength of the overall mechanism, the connection seat 2 is L-shaped. Specifically: The connection seat 2 includes a fourth side 201 and a fifth side 202; One end of the fourth side 201 is fixedly connected to the third side 103, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fifth side 202. The fifth side 202 faces the third side 103. The third side 103, the fourth side 201, and the fifth side 202 form the second installation groove 6;

[0037] An installation hole 7 for fixing the connection seat 2 to the target installation surface is provided in the second installation groove 6. In this embodiment, the installation hole 7 is provided on the fifth side 202;

[0038] The support member 3 is provided in the second installation groove 6 and an adhesive layer is provided in the second installation groove 6 for bonding the support member 3;

[0039] Wherein: The support member 3 includes a first reinforcing edge 301, a second reinforcing edge 302, and a third reinforcing edge 303 that fit the contour of the second installation groove 6; One end of the second reinforcing edge 302 is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing edge 301, and the other end is fixedly connected to the third reinforcing edge 303, forming a support for each corner and increasing the fitting area with each side, optimizing the overall force on the structure, and avoiding uneven force at some corners of the frame;

[0040] One end of the first reinforcing edge 301 away from the second reinforcing edge 302 extends perpendicular to the third reinforcing edge 303. The first reinforcing edge 301 forms an opposite side to the second reinforcing edge 302. The "arch" structure of the first reinforcing edge 301 increases the support strength of the outer frame 1. One end of the third reinforcing edge 303 away from the second reinforcing edge 302 extends out of the second mounting groove 6 and wraps around one end of the fifth side 202, enhancing the structural strength of the connecting seat 2 while preventing the third reinforcing edge 303 from disengaging from the second mounting groove 6.

[0041] To facilitate the quick installation of the connecting seat 2 onto the target mounting surface, an intermediate connecting hole 8 corresponding to the mounting hole 7 is provided on the third reinforcing edge 303. Connecting fasteners, such as bolts, can be directly passed through the connecting hole and the mounting hole 7 for fastening operations on the target mounting surface.

[0042] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These are only for the convenience of describing the present 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. 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", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0043] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "coupled" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0044] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the technical field, without departing from the technical principle of the present utility model, several improvements and deformations can still be made, and these improvements and deformations should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module frame, characterized in that: include: An outer frame (1), a connecting seat (2) and a supporting member (3); The outer frame (1) is hollow inside and has an opening on one side, forming a first mounting groove (4) for mounting a photovoltaic module; The connecting seat (2) is connected to the outer frame (1), and a second mounting groove (6) for mounting the support member (3) is provided between the connecting seat (2) and the outer frame (1); The second mounting groove (6) is provided with a mounting hole (7) for fixing the connecting seat (2) to a target mounting surface; The support member (3) comprises a first reinforcement edge (301), a second reinforcement edge (302) and a third reinforcement edge (303) which are fitted with the contour of the second installation groove (6); one end of the second reinforcement edge (302) is connected to the first reinforcement edge (301), and the other end is connected to the third reinforcement edge (303).

2. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat (2) is L-shaped.

3. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adhesive layer is provided in the second mounting groove (6) for bonding the support member (3).

4. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first reinforcement edge (301) away from the second reinforcement edge (302) extends perpendicularly to the third reinforcement edge (303), and the first reinforcement edge (301) forms a viewing side with the second reinforcement edge (302).

5. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third reinforcement edge (303) is provided with a middle connection hole (8) corresponding to the mounting hole (7).

6. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer frame (1) comprises a first side (101), a second side (102) and a third side (103); the first side (101) and the third side (103) face each other, one end of the second side (102) is connected to the first side (101), and the other end is connected to the third side (103); the first side (101), the second side (102) and the third side (103) form a first installation groove (4).

7. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first side edge (101) is provided with an adhesive overflow groove (5) for accommodating an adhesive for fixing the photovoltaic module.

8. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting seat (2) comprises a fourth side (201) and a fifth side (202); one end of the fourth side (201) is connected to the third side (103), and the other end is connected to the fifth side (202); the fifth side (202) and the third side (103) face each other; the third side (103), the fourth side (201) and the fifth side (202) form a second mounting groove (6).

9. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the third reinforcement edge (303) away from the second reinforcement edge (302) extends out of the second installation groove (6) and wraps around one end of the fifth side edge (202).

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