Solar tracking device for campus hot water system

By introducing solar tracking devices into the campus hot water system, and automatically adjusting the direction of the solar collector using photosensitive sensors and microprocessors, the problem of the collector being unable to track the sun is solved, the absorption efficiency and system stability are improved, and maintenance costs are reduced.

CN223121703UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18XIAOTIANXIA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (DALIAN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422390805.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

In the existing campus hot water system, solar collectors cannot automatically track the sun, resulting in low absorption efficiency, increased maintenance costs, and unstable in severe weather, affecting system performance and life.

Method used

A solar tracking device including a carrier plate, a motor fixing frame, a drive motor, a photosensitive sensor and a microprocessor is designed. The photosensitive sensor detects the sun's position, and the microprocessor controls the drive motor to adjust the direction of the solar collector to achieve automatic tracking, and enhances stability through support rods and adjustment screw blocks.

Benefits of technology

It improves the absorption efficiency of solar collectors, reduces dependence on traditional energy, reduces manual operation costs, enhances the automation level and stability of the system, and extends the service life of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar tracking device for a hot water system in a campus, which comprises a bearing plate, a motor fixing frame is arranged at the lower end of the bearing plate, a driving motor is arranged below the motor fixing frame, and a rotating shaft is arranged at the driving end of the driving motor; a first plummer block and a second plummer block are arranged in the plate wall of the bearing plate, the rotating shaft penetrates through the interior of the first plummer block, and the solar tracking device and the solar heat collector can face the sun all the time, so that solar energy is absorbed to the maximum extent, and the energy utilization efficiency of the hot water system is improved; due to the fact that the absorption efficiency of solar energy is improved, dependence on traditional energy is reduced, greenhouse gas emission can be reduced, and the environment-friendly requirements for energy conservation and emission reduction are met. The microprocessor automatically controls the driving motor according to signals of the photosensitive sensor, automatic tracking of the solar heat collector is achieved, and manual operation is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solar energy equipment, and particularly relates to a solar tracking device for a campus hot water system. Background Technique

[0002] In the existing campus hot water system, solar collectors are usually installed in a fixed manner, which means they are installed at a fixed angle and direction and cannot be adjusted as the position of the sun changes. This fixed installation method has a major problem: the solar collectors cannot always face the sun, especially when the position of the sun changes with seasons and different times of the day. Therefore, the absorption efficiency of solar energy is not optimal, resulting in low energy utilization efficiency of the hot water system.

[0003] In addition, since the solar collectors cannot automatically track the sun, it is necessary to manually adjust their angles regularly to maximize the absorption of solar energy, which not only increases the maintenance cost but also reduces the automation level of the system. Under bad weather conditions, the fixed solar collectors may not be able to maintain stability, affecting the overall performance and service life of the system.

[0004] To overcome these drawbacks, various solar tracking systems have been tried. These systems generally include sensors, control units and drive mechanisms for automatically adjusting the direction of the solar collectors according to the position of the sun. However, these systems may be complex in structure, costly, and require additional maintenance and adjustment in specific environments such as campuses. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a solar tracking device for a campus hot water system to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A solar tracking device for a campus hot water system includes a bearing plate. A motor fixing frame is provided at the lower end of the bearing plate. A driving motor is provided below the motor fixing frame. A rotating shaft is provided at the driving end of the driving motor. First and second pedestal bearings are provided inside the wall of the bearing plate. The rotating shaft passes through the bearing of the first pedestal bearing. A driven shaft is provided on the second pedestal bearing. A driving pulley is provided on the rotating shaft. A driven pulley is provided on the driven shaft. The driving pulley and the driven pulley are connected by a synchronous toothed belt. A first fixing seat is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft. A second fixing seat is provided at the upper end of the driven shaft. A solar collector is provided on the first fixing seat. A photosensitive sensor is provided on the second fixing seat. A microprocessor is provided on the lower side of the bearing plate. The microprocessor is electrically connected to both the photosensitive sensor and the driving motor. The microprocessor controls the driving motor according to the detection signal of the photosensitive sensor.

[0007] Preferably, a support rod is provided at the lower end of the bearing plate, an installation base is provided at the lower end of the support rod, and a plurality of threaded holes and connecting bolts are provided on the installation base.

[0008] Preferably, an adjusting screw block is provided on the bearing plate, an adjusting bolt is inserted into the hole of the adjusting screw block, a idler wheel is provided at the end of the adjusting bolt, and the idler wheel abuts against the synchronous toothed belt to pre-tighten the synchronous toothed belt.

[0009] Preferably, a coupling is provided between the driving motor and the rotating shaft.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: through the solar tracking device of the present utility model, the solar collector can always face the sun, thereby maximizing the absorption of solar energy and improving the energy utilization efficiency of the hot water system; due to the improvement of the solar energy absorption efficiency, the dependence on traditional energy sources is reduced, which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meets the environmental protection requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction.

[0011] The microprocessor automatically controls the driving motor according to the signal of the photosensitive sensor. The photosensitive sensor rotates synchronously with the solar collector to realize the automatic tracking of the solar collector, reducing manual operation and improving the automation level of the system; the design of the support rod and the installation base increases the stability of the whole device, ensuring stable operation under various weather conditions; the synchronous toothed belt is pre-tightened through the adjusting screw block and the idler wheel, ensuring the smoothness and transmission efficiency of the belt drive and extending the service life of the belt drive system.

[0012] The use of the coupling can reduce the direct impact between the driving motor and the rotating shaft, reduce mechanical losses, and improve the reliability of the system; through the design of the threaded holes and the connecting bolts, the installation and maintenance of the whole device are more convenient and fast. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is the front view schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is the top view schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is the top view schematic diagram of the present utility model without the solar collector.

[0016] In the figure: 1. Bearing plate; 2. Motor fixing bracket; 3. Driving motor; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. First pedestal bearing; 6. Second pedestal bearing; 7. Driven shaft; 8. Driving pulley; 9. Driven pulley; 10. Synchronous toothed belt; 11. First fixing seat; 12. Second fixing seat; 13. Solar collector; 14. Photosensitive sensor; 15. Microprocessor; 16. Support rod; 17. Mounting seat; 18. Adjusting screw block; 19. Adjusting bolt; 20. Idler pulley. Specific implementation manner

[0017] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a solar tracking device for a campus hot water system, which is mainly composed of a bearing plate 1. The bearing plate 1 serves as the foundation of the entire device, and its design must be strong enough to support all components. The lower part of the bearing plate 1 is provided with a motor fixing bracket 2, and a driving motor 3 is arranged below the motor fixing bracket 2. The output end of the driving motor 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 4, enabling the normal operation of the entire device.

[0019] Inside the wall of the bearing plate 1, a first pedestal bearing 5 and a second pedestal bearing 6 are respectively arranged. The rotating shaft 4 passes through the bearing hole of the first pedestal bearing 5, and a driven shaft 7 is installed on the second pedestal bearing 6. A driving pulley 8 is installed on the rotating shaft 4, and a driven pulley 9 is equipped on the driven shaft 7. The driving pulley 8 and the driven pulley 9 are tightly connected by a synchronous toothed belt 10, ensuring the accuracy of transmission.

[0020] The upper part of the rotating shaft 4 is fixed with a first fixing seat 11, and the upper part of the driven shaft 7 is fixed with a second fixing seat 12. A solar collector 13 is installed on the first fixing seat 11 for absorbing solar energy and converting it into heat energy. A photosensitive sensor 14 is installed on the second fixing seat 12 for detecting the intensity and direction of sunlight. The photosensitive sensor 14 can monitor the position change of the sun in real time and transmit the data to the microprocessor 15.

[0021] A microprocessor 15 is installed on the lower side of the carrier plate 1. The microprocessor 15 is electrically connected to the photosensitive sensor 14 and the drive motor 3. The microprocessor 15 controls the operation of the drive motor 3 according to the detection signal provided by the photosensitive sensor 14, thereby achieving precise tracking of the solar tracking device. The microprocessor 15 can process the data of the photosensitive sensor 14 and adjust the operating state of the drive motor 3 according to these data to ensure that the solar collector 13 always faces the sun.

[0022] To enhance the stability and reliability of the device, a support rod 16 is also installed on the lower end part of the carrier plate 1. The lower end part of the support rod 16 is fixed with a mounting seat 17. The mounting seat 17 is provided with a number of threaded holes and connecting bolts for firmly mounting the device on the ground. This can ensure that the entire device remains stable under various weather conditions and will not be displaced due to wind or other external forces.

[0023] In addition, an adjustment screw block 18 is provided on the carrier plate 1. An adjustment bolt 19 is inserted into the hole of the adjustment screw block 18. An idler pulley 20 is provided at the end of the adjustment bolt 19. The idler pulley 20 abuts against the synchronous toothed belt 10 to pre-tighten the synchronous toothed belt 10 and ensure the stable operation of the transmission system. By adjusting the adjustment screw block 18, the tension of the synchronous toothed belt 10 can be easily adjusted, thereby ensuring the high efficiency and stability of the belt drive system.

[0024] Finally, in order to ensure that the transmission between the drive motor 3 and the rotating shaft 4 is smoother and more efficient, a coupling is specially provided between the drive motor 3 and the rotating shaft 4 to reduce vibration and impact during transmission. The coupling can absorb and compensate for axial and radial deviations caused by load changes or misalignment, thereby protecting the motor and the rotating shaft from damage and extending the service life of the entire device.

[0025] Working principle: When the utility model is working, the carrier plate 1 serves as the basis of the entire device. A motor fixing frame 2 is provided at its lower end for fixing the drive motor 3. The drive motor 3 is located below the motor fixing frame 2 and is connected to the drive end of the drive motor 3 through the rotating shaft 4. The rotating shaft 4 is responsible for transmitting the rotational motion of the motor to the solar collector.

[0026] A first pedestal bearing 5 and a second pedestal bearing 6 are provided inside the wall of the carrier plate 1. The rotating shaft 4 passes through the first pedestal bearing 5. A driven shaft 7 is provided on the second pedestal bearing 6. A driving pulley 8 is provided on the rotating shaft 4, and a driven pulley 9 is provided on the driven shaft 7. The driving pulley 8 and the driven pulley 9 are connected by a synchronous toothed belt 10 to form a belt drive system for driving the rotation of the solar collector 13 and the photosensitive sensor 14.

[0027] A solar collector 13 is installed on the first fixing base 11 for absorbing solar energy. A photosensitive sensor 14 is installed on the second fixing base 12 for detecting the direction and intensity of sunlight. The photosensitive sensor 14 rotates along with the intensity of sunlight, and the solar collector 13 rotates synchronously with the photosensitive sensor 14 to ensure that the solar collector 13 always receives the strongest sunlight.

[0028] A microprocessor 15 is provided on the lower side of the carrier plate 1. The microprocessor 15 is electrically connected to the photosensitive sensor 14 and the drive motor 3. The microprocessor 15 controls the start and stop of the drive motor 3, as well as the rotation direction and speed of the rotating shaft 4 according to the detection signal of the photosensitive sensor 14, so as to realize the automatic tracking of the solar collector 13.

[0029] Support rods 16 are provided at the lower end of the carrier plate 1. Mounting seats 17 are provided at the lower ends of the support rods 16. The mounting seats 17 are fixed to the ground through threaded holes and connecting bolts to increase the stability of the entire device.

[0030] Adjusting screw blocks 18 are provided on the carrier plate 1. Adjusting bolts 19 are inserted into the holes of the adjusting screw blocks 18. Idler wheels 20 are provided at the ends of the adjusting bolts 19. The idler wheels 20 abut against the synchronous toothed belt 10 to pre-tighten the synchronous toothed belt 10 and ensure the smoothness and transmission efficiency of the belt drive.

[0031] A coupling is provided between the drive motor 3 and the rotating shaft 4 to reduce the direct impact between the drive motor and the rotating shaft, reduce mechanical losses, and improve the reliability of the system.

[0032] In summary, the solar tracking device can make the solar collector always face the sun, maximize the absorption of solar energy, improve the energy utilization efficiency of the hot water system, reduce manual operation at the same time, and improve the automation level of the system.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; 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 components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0034] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market. The special-shaped parts can be customized according to the descriptions in the specification and the attached drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machines, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A solar tracking device for a campus hot water system, characterized in that: It includes a bearing plate (1). A motor fixing bracket (2) is provided at the lower end of the bearing plate (1). A driving motor (3) is provided below the motor fixing bracket (2). A rotating shaft (4) is provided at the driving end of the driving motor (3). A first pedestal bearing (5) and a second pedestal bearing (6) are provided inside the wall of the bearing plate (1). The rotating shaft (4) is disposed through the bearing of the first pedestal bearing (5). A driven shaft (7) is provided on the second pedestal bearing (6). A driving pulley (8) is provided on the rotating shaft (4). A driven pulley (9) is provided on the driven shaft (7). The driving pulley (8) is connected to the driven pulley (9) by a synchronous toothed belt (10). A first fixing seat (11) is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft (4). A second fixing seat (12) is provided at the upper end of the driven shaft (7). A solar collector (13) is provided on the first fixing seat (11). A photosensitive sensor (14) is provided on the second fixing seat (12). A microprocessor (15) is provided on the lower side of the bearing plate (1). The microprocessor (15) is electrically connected to both the photosensitive sensor (14) and the driving motor (3). The microprocessor (15) controls the driving motor (3) according to the detection signal of the photosensitive sensor (14).

2. The solar tracking device for a campus hot water system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support rods (16) are provided at the lower end of the bearing plate (1). Mounting seats (17) are provided at the lower ends of the support rods (16). A number of threaded holes and connecting bolts are provided on the mounting seats (17).

3. The solar tracking device for a campus hot water system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjusting screw block (18) is provided on the bearing plate (1). An adjusting bolt (19) is inserted into the hole of the adjusting screw block (18). An idler pulley (20) is provided at the end of the adjusting bolt (19). The idler pulley (20) abuts against the synchronous toothed belt (10) to pre-tighten the synchronous toothed belt (10).

4. A solar tracking device for a campus hot water system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A coupling is provided between the driving motor (3) and the rotating shaft (4).