Sliding part and mounting bracket assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sliding piece, which is used for assisting the installation of a photovoltaic module and a flexible support, and comprises a main body which is a cylindrical thin-wall piece and is used for being in sliding joint with a flexible piece of the flexible support; and the flange is arranged at one end of the main body and extends outwards in the radial direction of the sliding piece. The utility model also discloses a mounting bracket assembly which comprises the sliding piece and is used for connecting a photovoltaic assembly and a flexible bracket. The sliding piece can be recycled, the cost is low, the sliding effect can be effectively achieved, and the photovoltaic assembly cannot be clamped no matter how the photovoltaic assembly swings in the pushing process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment, and particularly relates to a sliding member for assisting the installation of a photovoltaic module and a flexible support, and an installation support assembly for connecting the photovoltaic module and the flexible support and including the sliding member. Background Art

[0002] The flexible support has the characteristics of "large span, high clearance, low cost, and environmental friendliness". Through the construction comparison of fixed supports and flexible supports under different terrain conditions, it is found that the flexible support can save land, be flexibly arranged, adapt to the terrain, have fewer foundations, and be environmentally friendly. During the installation and use of the photovoltaic flexible support, problems such as difficult sliding may occur because the friction between the support and the contact surface is too large or improper operation, such as excessive force or wrong direction, may also lead to difficult sliding. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to solve the technical problem of difficult sliding during the installation of the flexible support, the utility model provides a sliding member for assisting the installation of a photovoltaic module and a flexible support, and an installation support assembly for connecting the photovoltaic module and the flexible support and including the sliding member.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present embodiment provides a sliding member for assisting the installation of a photovoltaic module and a flexible support, including:

[0005] A main body (12), which is a thin-walled cylindrical member for sliding engagement with a flexible member of the flexible support; and

[0006] A flange (11) provided at one end of the main body (12) and extending outward in the radial direction of the sliding member for cooperating with an installation support connecting the photovoltaic module and the flexible support to define the position of the sliding member.

[0007] In some embodiments, the sliding member includes a closed side and an open side opposite in the radial direction, and the main body (12) is provided with a first opening extending in the axial direction of the sliding member at the open side;

[0008] The flange (11) is provided with a second opening communicating with the first opening at the open side.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sliding member further includes:

[0010] At least one tab (15) circumferentially distributed on the outer edge of the flange (11) and extending in the axial direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the body (12) includes a convex portion that protrudes radially inwardly on the cylindrical inner wall of the body (12).

[0012] In some embodiments, the body (12) includes two semi-cylindrical components, and the semi-cylindrical components are semi-cylindrical thin-walled members; the two semi-cylindrical components are detachably joined to form the body (12).

[0013] In some embodiments, at a joint portion of the two semi-cylindrical components, the semi-cylindrical component is planar;

[0014] After the two semi-cylindrical components are detachably joined, the planes of the two semi-cylindrical components form a pressing plate surface (13).

[0015] In some embodiments, a positioning sub-portion is provided at one end of the plane of the semi-cylindrical component that faces away from the flanging (11);

[0016] After the two semi-cylindrical components are detachably joined, the two positioning sub-portions form a positioning portion (14).

[0017] In some embodiments, a fillet structure is provided at the transition position between the body (12) and the flanging (11).

[0018] In some embodiments, the material of the sliding member is polyamide.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present utility model provides a mounting bracket assembly, including:

[0020] The sliding member (10) according to the first aspect of the present utility model;

[0021] A mounting bracket (4) for connecting a photovoltaic module and a flexible bracket;

[0022] The mounting bracket (4) includes a bracket main body and a pressing plate;

[0023] The bracket main body includes a tubular portion extending in a first direction and a supporting portion provided on one side of the tubular portion, and the supporting portion is used for connecting with the photovoltaic module; an opening extending in the first direction is provided on one side of the tubular portion relative to the supporting portion;

[0024] The pressing plate includes a pressing plate main body and a convex portion provided on one side of the pressing plate main body and extending in the first direction. The convex portion is inserted into the interior of the tubular portion from the opening, so that the bracket main body and the pressing plate are detachably connected; the supporting surface of the convex portion relative to the pressing plate main body is a concave surface, and the supporting surface cooperates with the inner surface of the tubular portion to form a sliding groove for fixing a flexible member of the flexible bracket;

[0025] The sliding member (10) is sleeved in the inner hole of the tubular portion.

[0026] The present utility model provides a sliding member that can be recycled, with low cost; during the installation of the flexible bracket, it can reduce friction, making it easier for the photovoltaic module to slide; the flanging of the sliding member prevents the photovoltaic module from getting stuck due to swinging during sliding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a side view of a sliding member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 is a top view of a sliding member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a sliding member along the axial direction in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outside of a sliding member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the inside of a sliding member in an embodiment of the present utility model

[0032] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of another sliding member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 is a side view of a mounting bracket in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mounting bracket in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of installing a photovoltaic module using the mounting bracket;

[0036] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of using the sliding member to assist in installing the mounting bracket, photovoltaic module, and flexible bracket;

[0037] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of using the sliding member to assist in installing the mounting bracket, photovoltaic module, and flexible bracket;

[0038] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of using the sliding member to assist in installing the mounting bracket, photovoltaic module, and flexible bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present disclosure, the technical solutions of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Example embodiments will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the example embodiments may be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0041] In the case of no conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0042] As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0043] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a" and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that when the terms "comprises" and / or "consists of" are used in this specification, the specified features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components are present, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0044] The embodiments described herein may be described with reference to plan views and / or cross-sectional views by means of ideal schematic diagrams of the present disclosure. Therefore, the example illustrations may be modified according to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Therefore, the embodiments are not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but include modifications of configurations formed based on manufacturing processes. Therefore, the regions illustrated in the drawings have schematic attributes, and the shapes of the regions shown in the drawings illustrate the specific shapes of the regions of the elements, but are not intended to be restrictive.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. It will also be understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless expressly so defined herein.

[0046] Figures 1 to 5 is a schematic structural view of a sliding member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] In the first embodiment, the sliding member includes a main body 12, a slot 16, a flange 11, and a tab 15. Figure 1 is a side view of the sliding member; Figure 2 is a top view of the sliding member; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sliding member along the axial direction; Figure 4It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outside of the sliding member; Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the inside of the sliding member.

[0048] The main body 12 is a thin-walled member with a substantially cylindrical shape, and is used for sliding engagement with the flexible member of the flexible bracket. The flexible member is, for example, a cable, a flexible sling, a wire rope, etc. In this embodiment, a wire rope will be taken as an example of the flexible member for illustration, but this is exemplary rather than restrictive, and does not limit the application scope of this embodiment. The flanging 11 is provided at one end of the main body 12 and extends outward in the radial direction to form a flange form, and the diameter of the outer edge thereof is larger than the diameter of the main body 12.

[0049] Figure 1 The upper side in the above is the closed side of the sliding member, and the lower side is the open side of the sliding member; the main body 12 is provided with a first opening extending in the axial direction on the open side, and the flanging 11 is provided with a second opening corresponding to and communicating with the first opening on the open side; the first opening and the second opening form a slot 16 that extends through the flanging 11 and the main body 12.

[0050] In this embodiment, the sliding member is provided with the slot 16, which can facilitate the installation and engagement or removal of the sliding member with the flexible member. The sliding member can be recycled, reducing the cost; the sliding member is engaged with the flexible member, which can play a role in reducing friction, making the photovoltaic module easier to slide; the flanging 11 is provided at one end of the sliding member, which can effectively guide the flexible member during the sliding process, and no matter how the photovoltaic module swings, the flexible member will not be stuck with the mounting bracket.

[0051] In this embodiment, a fillet structure is provided at the transition position between the main body 12 and the flanging 11, making the contact between the flexible member and the sliding member smoother, thereby more effectively guiding the flexible member and avoiding the flexible member from being stuck with the mounting bracket.

[0052] In this embodiment, the material of the sliding member is polyamide (PA, common name: nylon), which has unique properties of low specific gravity, high tensile strength, wear resistance, good self-lubricity, and excellent impact toughness. However, in the present invention, the material of the sliding member is not limited. In other embodiments, the material of the sliding member can be other engineering plastics, steel, alloy, etc.

[0053] In this embodiment, the sliding member further includes at least one tab 15, Figures 1 to 5 Taking two tabs 15 as an example, the two tabs 15 are circumferentially spaced apart on the outer edge of the flanging 11 and extend in the axial direction. A gap is formed between the tab 15 and the main body 12, which can be clamped on the mounting bracket, and during the sliding process of the photovoltaic module, it can prevent the sliding member from sliding relative to the mounting bracket and falling off.

[0054] In this embodiment, the main body 12 further includes a convex portion 121 that protrudes inward in the radial direction on the cylindrical inner wall of the main body 12.

[0055] The provision of the convex portion 121 makes the inner wall of the main body 12 more compatible with the flexible member, more effectively guides the flexible member, and avoids difficult sliding caused by wrong direction.

[0056] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural view of the sliding member according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] In the second embodiment, the sliding member is composed of two semi-cylindrical components, including a main body 12, a pressing plate surface 13, a flanging 11, and a limiting portion 14. Figure 6 The left side in [Figure] is a three-dimensional schematic view of one semi-cylindrical component, and the right side is a three-dimensional schematic view of the other semi-cylindrical component.

[0058] The semi-cylindrical component is a thin-walled member in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, and the two semi-cylindrical components are detachably joined to form a cylindrical sliding member.

[0059] In the sliding member formed by the detachable joining of the two semi-cylindrical components, the main body 12 is a thin-walled member in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. The flexible member is, for example, a cable, a flexible sling, a steel wire rope, etc. In this embodiment, the steel wire rope will be taken as an example of the flexible member for illustration, but this is exemplary rather than restrictive and does not limit the application scope of the present application.

[0060] A flanging 11 is provided at one end of the main body 12. The flanging 11 is in the form of a flange, so that the diameter of its outer edge is larger than the diameter of the outer wall of the main body 12. A fillet is provided at the inner diameter of the flanging 11.

[0061] At a joint of the two semi-cylindrical components, the semi-cylindrical component is a plane; after the two semi-cylindrical components are detachably joined, the planes of the two semi-cylindrical components form a pressing plate surface 13. A limiting portion 14 is provided on the side of the pressing plate surface 13 opposite to the side where the flanging 11 is located. The limiting portion 14 is in the form of a boss. In use, the limiting portion 14 catches one end of the mounting bracket, so that the sliding member slides together with the mounting bracket.

[0062] The preferred material of the sliding member is polyamide (PA, common name: nylon), which has unique properties of low specific gravity, high tensile strength, wear resistance, good self-lubrication, and excellent impact toughness. However, the material of the sliding member is not limited. In other embodiments, the sliding member can be, for example, other plastics, steel, or alloys.

[0063] Figure 7 and Figure 8 It is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of the mounting bracket 4. Figure 7 It is a side view of the mounting bracket 4, Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the mounting bracket 4.

[0064] The mounting bracket 4 is used to connect the photovoltaic module and the flexible bracket, and includes Figure 7 , Figure 8 the bracket main body 41 shown in the upper side in the middle, and the pressing plate 42 shown in the lower side. The bracket main body 41 includes a tubular portion 411 extending along a first direction and a supporting portion 412 provided on one side of the tubular portion 411. The supporting portion 412 is used to connect with the photovoltaic module; an opening extending along the first direction is provided on one side of the tubular portion 411 relative to the supporting portion 412.

[0065] The pressing plate 42 includes a pressing plate main body 421 and a convex portion 422 extending along the first direction provided on one side of the pressing plate main body 421. The convex portion 422 is inserted into the inside of the tubular portion 411 from the opening, so that the bracket main body 41 and the pressing plate 42 are detachably connected; the supporting surface of the convex portion 422 relative to the pressing plate main body 421 is a concave surface, and the supporting surface cooperates with the inner surface of the tubular portion 411 to form a chute for fixing the flexible member of the flexible bracket.

[0066] The sliding member 10 is sleeved in the inner hole of the tubular portion 411.

[0067] In some embodiments, the sliding member 10 includes a pressing plate surface 13. When the sliding member 10 is sleeved in the inner hole of the tubular portion 411, the pressing plate surface 13 is used to contact the convex portion 422.

[0068] In some embodiments, the sliding member 10 includes a slot 16 extending through the flanging 11 and the main body 12, and the opening size of the slot 16 matches the size of the convex portion 422.

[0069] Figure 9 is to utilize Figure 7 and Figure 8 the schematic diagram of mounting the photovoltaic module 8 on the steel wire rope 6 of the flexible bracket by the mounting bracket 4 shown.

[0070] As Figure 9 shown, the mounting bracket 4 is mounted on the steel wire rope 6 and acts as a bracket to support the photovoltaic module 8, so as to mount the photovoltaic module 8 on the steel wire rope 6. The mounting bracket 4 includes a bracket main body 41 and a pressing plate 42, and the two are connected by bolts 7 and together form a chute for the steel wire rope 6 to pass through. Specifically, the mounting bracket 4 has a portion that cooperates with the steel wire rope 6 and is thus mounted on the steel wire rope 6. In addition, the pressing plate 42 is fixed to the bracket main body 41 by bolts 7, and the steel wire rope 6 is placed between the bracket main body 41 and the pressing plate 42. By adjusting the bolts 7, the tightness of the bracket main body 41 and the pressing plate 42 relative to the steel wire rope 6 can be adjusted. When the bolts 7 are tightened, the bracket main body 41 and the pressing plate 42 are fixed relative to the steel wire rope 6 and cannot move relative to each other. When the bolts 7 are loosened, the bracket main body 41 and the pressing plate 42 are movable relative to the steel wire rope 6 and can move relative to each other.

[0071] In the mounting bracket assembly 20, the photovoltaic module 8 is placed against the mounting bracket 4, and the pressing block 2 presses the photovoltaic module 8. The pressing block 2 and the mounting bracket 4 are connected together by bolts 3. Optionally, the photovoltaic module 8 and the mounting bracket 4 are connected together by bolts 9.

[0072] The pressing block 2 has a substantially U-shaped cross-section. A bolt hole for the bolt 3 to pass through is formed in the base of the pressing block 2, and the bolt 3 connects the mounting bracket 4 and the pressing block 2 together.

[0073] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the pressing block 2 is substantially U-shaped, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the cross-section of the pressing block 2 can be other shapes, such as flat plate shape, circular arc shape with flanges on both sides, circular arc shape with a flat bottom, or circular arc shape with a flat top, etc. Those skilled in the art can conceive of other shapes of pressing blocks without departing from the protection scope of the present invention.

[0074] In this embodiment, the pressing block 2, the bracket body 41, and the pressing plate 42 are aluminum alloy extrusions. However, the materials and manufacturing processes of these components are not limited. In other embodiments, these components can be, for example, plastics, steel, or other alloys. In other embodiments, the pressing plate 42 can be made by processes such as injection molding, extrusion, machining, casting, stamping, etc.

[0075] Bolts 3, 7, and 9 are examples of fasteners, and can include other various fastening devices known to those skilled in the art. Bolt 9 is preferred, but not necessary. In Figure 9 the illustrated embodiment, bolt 9 is used exemplarily.

[0076] Figures 10 to 12 It is a schematic diagram for using the sliding member 10 to assist in installing the mounting bracket 4, the photovoltaic module, and the wire rope.

[0077] In this embodiment, the usage method of the sliding member and the mounting bracket assembly is as follows:

[0078] As Figure 10 shown, the mounting bracket assembly 20 is clamped onto the wire rope 6. Specifically, bolts 3 or bolts 3 and 9 are installed into the mounting bracket 4, the photovoltaic module 8 is placed on the mounting bracket 4 and the pressing block 2 is installed, and the nuts are tightened. Then the mounting bracket 4 is clamped onto the wire rope 6.

[0079] As Figure 10 and Figure 11 shown, the sliding member 10 is installed, and the pressing plate 42 is used to press against the pressing plate surface 13. Specifically, the pressing plate 42 is installed, and bolts 7 and the mating nuts are screwed on.

[0080] Then, the assembled components are pushed to the designated position.

[0081] Next, as Figure 12 shown, when the component reaches the specified position, loosen the mating nut of bolt 7 and remove the sliding member 10 for reuse.

[0082] Finally, tighten the mating nut of bolt 7 to complete the installation.

[0083] This document has disclosed exemplary embodiments, and although specific terms are used, they are used only and should be construed only as general illustrative meanings and not for the purpose of limitation. In some instances, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise expressly stated, features, characteristics, and / or elements described in connection with a particular embodiment may be used alone or in combination with features, characteristics, and / or elements described in connection with other embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will understand that various forms and details changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure as set forth by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sliding member, characterized in that, The sliding member is used to assist in the installation of a photovoltaic module and a flexible support, and includes: A main body (12), which is a thin-walled cylindrical member and is used for sliding engagement with the flexible member of the flexible support; and A flange (11), which is provided at one end of the main body (12) and extends outward in the radial direction of the sliding member.

2. The slider according to claim 1, wherein The sliding member includes a closed side and an open side that are opposite in the radial direction. The main body (12) is provided with a first opening extending in the axial direction of the sliding member on the open side; The flange (11) is provided with a second opening communicating with the first opening on the open side.

3. The slider according to claim 2, wherein, The sliding member further includes: At least one tab (15), which is circumferentially distributed on the outer edge of the flange (11) along the circumference of the flange (11), and the tab (15) extends in the axial direction.

4. The slider according to claim 2, wherein, The main body (12) includes a raised portion that protrudes inward in the radial direction on the cylindrical inner wall of the main body (12).

5. The slider according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (12) includes two semi-cylindrical members, and the semi-cylindrical members are thin-walled semi-cylindrical members; the two semi-cylindrical members are detachably joined to form the main body (12).

6. The slider according to claim 5, wherein, At a joint portion of the two semi-cylindrical members, the semi-cylindrical member is a plane; After the two semi-cylindrical members are detachably joined, the planes of the two semi-cylindrical members form a pressing plate surface (13).

7. The slider according to claim 6, wherein A limiting sub-part is provided at one end of the plane of the semi-cylindrical member facing away from the flange (11); After the two semi-cylindrical members are detachably joined, the two limiting sub-parts form a limiting portion (14).

8. The slider according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A fillet structure is provided at the transition position between the main body (12) and the flange (11).

9. The slider according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The material of the sliding member is polyamide.

10. An installation bracket assembly, characterized in that, Including: The sliding member (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; An installation bracket (4), which is used to connect a photovoltaic module and a flexible support; The installation bracket (4) includes a bracket main body and a pressing plate; The bracket main body includes a tubular portion extending in a first direction and a supporting portion provided on one side of the tubular portion. The supporting portion is used to connect with the photovoltaic module; an opening extending in the first direction is provided on one side of the tubular portion relative to the supporting portion; The pressing plate includes a pressing plate main body and a raised portion provided on one side of the pressing plate main body and extending in the first direction. The raised portion is inserted into the inside of the tubular portion from the opening, so that the bracket main body and the pressing plate are detachably connected; the supporting surface of the raised portion relative to the pressing plate main body is a concave surface, and the supporting surface cooperates with the inner surface of the tubular portion to form a sliding groove for fixing the flexible member of the flexible support; The sliding member (10) is sleeved in the inner hole of the tubular portion.

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