Support structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a support structure, comprising a support having a first mounting position and a second mounting position arranged at an interval along a first direction, the first mounting position of the support being used for rotatably connecting a first photovoltaic module around a second direction, and the second mounting position of the support being used for rotatably connecting a second photovoltaic module around the second direction; the driving mechanism is connected with the bracket; the adjusting piece is in an arc-shaped plate shape; the driving mechanism is connected with the adjusting part and used for driving the adjusting part to rotate forwards and backwards in the second direction to form an arc track, and the rotating axis of the adjusting part coincides with the first mounting position; the adjusting part is used for being rotationally connected with the first photovoltaic module in a second direction; the connecting rod is used for being rotationally connected with the first photovoltaic module and the second photovoltaic module in the second direction. The first photovoltaic assembly rotates around the second direction and can drive the second photovoltaic assembly to rotate around the second direction through the connecting rod. According to the supporting structure provided by the invention, the supporting structure is simplified, the production cost and the maintenance cost of the supporting structure are reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular, to a support structure. Background Art

[0002] As a green and environment-friendly energy solution, the photovoltaic power generation system has received extensive attention globally. The photovoltaic power generation system includes photovoltaic modules and a support structure. The photovoltaic modules are used to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The support structure includes a bracket and a driving mechanism. The bracket is rotatably connected to the photovoltaic modules, and the driving mechanism is respectively connected to the bracket and the photovoltaic modules. The driving mechanism is used to drive the photovoltaic modules to rotate so that the photovoltaic modules can obtain a higher solar radiation utilization rate.

[0003] In the prior art, in order to install more photovoltaic modules in a limited space, an installation method of rotatably connecting multiple photovoltaic modules to a support structure is adopted. The multiple photovoltaic modules are arranged along the height direction of the support structure to improve the utilization rate of the vertical space. At this time, the support structure includes a bracket and multiple driving mechanisms. The number of driving mechanisms is the same as the number of photovoltaic modules. Each driving mechanism is arranged on the bracket, and each driving mechanism is connected to a photovoltaic module respectively, so as to independently drive each photovoltaic module to perform angle adjustment.

[0004] However, in the process of the inventor implementing the present invention, it is found that when adjusting the angles of multiple photovoltaic modules, it is necessary to control the driving mechanisms one by one to adjust the angles of the photovoltaic modules, resulting in low work efficiency and high cost of the support structure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] One technical problem to be solved by the present disclosure is: how to improve the efficiency of adjusting the angles of multiple photovoltaic modules and reduce the cost of the support structure at the same time.

[0006] To solve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a support structure, including:

[0007] A bracket having a first installation position and a second installation position spaced along a first direction. The first installation position of the bracket is used for rotatably connecting a first photovoltaic module around a second direction, and the second installation position of the bracket is used for rotatably connecting a second photovoltaic module around the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction;

[0008] A driving mechanism connected to the bracket;

[0009] An adjusting member in the shape of an arc-shaped plate; the driving mechanism is connected to the adjusting member and is used to drive the adjusting member to rotate forward and backward around the second direction to form an arc track. The rotation axis of the adjusting member coincides with the first installation position; the adjusting member is used for rotatably connecting with the first photovoltaic module around the second direction; and,

[0010] A connecting rod, which is used to rotatably connect to the first photovoltaic module and the second photovoltaic module respectively around a second direction; the rotation of the first photovoltaic module around the second direction can drive the second photovoltaic module to rotate around the second direction through the connecting rod.

[0011] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes:

[0012] A driving part, which is connected to the bracket; and,

[0013] An external gear, the driving part is connected to the external gear and is used to drive the external gear to rotate around the second direction;

[0014] Wherein, the adjusting part has a plurality of teeth distributed at equal intervals, and the plurality of teeth are arranged along an arc track, and the external gear is used to mesh with the plurality of teeth.

[0015] In some embodiments, the driving part includes:

[0016] A rotating rod, the first end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the bracket around the second direction; the external gear is sleeved on the middle part of the rotating rod and is fixedly connected to the rotating rod; and,

[0017] A limiting component, which is arranged on the bracket, the adjusting part is movably connected to the bracket, and the limiting component is used to limit the movement of the adjusting part.

[0018] In some embodiments, it further includes:

[0019] A locking bolt, the bracket is provided with a threaded hole threadedly adapted to the locking bolt, screwing in the locking bolt can enable the locking bolt and the bracket to jointly clamp the adjusting part, and the locking bolt and the bracket jointly form the limiting component.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second end of the rotating rod extends radially to form an operating part; the operating part has a plurality of through holes penetrating along the second direction; the plurality of through holes are spaced apart along a circumferential track, and the axis of the rotating rod passes through the center of the circumferential track; the bracket has a limiting hole, and rotating the rotating rod can make one through hole align with the limiting hole; and,

[0021] A stop member, which is inserted into the limiting hole and one through hole respectively, and the stop member, the plurality of through holes and the limiting hole jointly form the limiting component.

[0022] In some embodiments, it further includes:

[0023] A roller, which is rotatably connected to the bracket around the second direction; a circular arc-shaped limiting groove is formed by the inward depression of the first surface of the adjusting part along the first direction; the limiting groove is in rolling contact with the roller and is used to jointly guide the adjusting part to move along the arc track.

[0024] In some embodiments, the bracket has an arc-shaped chute, and both ends of the chute extend to two end faces of the bracket along the third direction; the adjusting member is slidably connected to the chute and is used to jointly guide the adjusting member to move along an arc trajectory, and the third direction, the first direction, and the second direction are perpendicular to each other in pairs.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bracket includes:

[0026] A first pipe column having a first mounting position;

[0027] A second pipe column having a second mounting position; the first end of the second pipe column is detachably connected to the first end of the first pipe column.

[0028] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes:

[0029] A waterproof end cap connected to the second end of the second pipe column.

[0030] In some embodiments, the bracket has a plurality of second mounting positions, and the plurality of second mounting positions are arranged at intervals along the first direction. Each second mounting position of the bracket is used to rotatably connect a second photovoltaic module around the second direction;

[0031] The connecting rod is used to rotatably connect to the first photovoltaic module and the plurality of second photovoltaic modules around the second direction respectively; the rotation of the first photovoltaic module around the second direction can drive the plurality of second photovoltaic modules to rotate around the second direction through the connecting rod.

[0032] Through the above technical solutions, the support structure provided by the present disclosure realizes the installation of more photovoltaic modules in a limited space and improves the space utilization rate by arranging the first mounting position and the second mounting position at intervals along the first direction of the bracket, rotatably connecting the first photovoltaic module around the second direction at the first mounting position, and rotatably connecting the second photovoltaic module around the second direction at the second mounting position;

[0033] By driving the arc-shaped adjusting member to rotate forward and backward around the second direction to form an arc-shaped trajectory, the rotation of the adjusting member can drive the first photovoltaic module to rotate around the first mounting position and drive the second photovoltaic module to rotate around the second mounting position through the connecting rod, realizing the rotation of the first photovoltaic module and the second photovoltaic module controlled by one driving mechanism to adjust the angle, which greatly improves the working efficiency; and, since the adjusting member is rotatably connected to the first photovoltaic module around the second direction, it also ensures the smooth rotation of the first photovoltaic module and improves the reliability of the adjustment. The support structure provided by the present disclosure not only simplifies the support structure, reduces the production cost and maintenance cost of the support structure, but also improves the working efficiency due to the reduction of the number of driving mechanisms. Description of the Drawings

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an implementation manner of the support structure disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of C in;

[0037] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of another implementation manner of the support structure disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of D in;

[0039] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of another implementation manner of the support structure disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the adjusting member of the support structure disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the limiting component of the support structure disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0043] 1, bracket; 11, first installation position; 12, second installation position; 13, first pipe column; 14, second pipe column; 15, waterproof end cap; 2, driving mechanism; 21, driving part; 211, rotating rod; 2111, operating part; 2112, through hole; 212, limiting component; 2121, locking bolt; 2122, stop member; 22, external gear; 3, adjusting member; 31, teeth; 32, limiting groove; 33, through hole; 4, connecting rod; 5, roller; 6, first photovoltaic module; 7, second photovoltaic module. Detailed implementation manners

[0044] The following will further describe in detail the implementation manners of the present disclosure in combination with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The detailed description and drawings of the following embodiments are used to exemplarily illustrate the principle of the present disclosure, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms, not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the text, but including all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0045] The present disclosure provides these embodiments to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps set forth in these embodiments, the compositions of materials, numerical expressions and values should be construed as merely exemplary, rather than as limitations.

[0046] It should be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is greater than or equal to two; the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc. is only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure 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 of the present disclosure. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0047] In addition, the "first", "second" and similar terms used in the present disclosure do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range. Terms such as "including" or "comprising" mean that the elements before the term cover the elements listed after the term, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements.

[0048] It should also be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances. When it is described that a specific device is located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device.

[0049] All terms used in the present disclosure have the same meanings as those understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in a general dictionary, such as those, should be construed as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless specifically defined as such here.

[0050] Techniques, methods and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the techniques, methods and devices should be regarded as part of the specification.

[0051] In order to adjust the angles of multiple photovoltaic modules, it is necessary to set up multiple driving mechanisms 2. The multiple driving mechanisms 2 are connected to the multiple photovoltaic modules in a one-to-one correspondence. Each driving mechanism 2 is used to drive the angle adjustment of one photovoltaic module. When adjusting the angle, it is necessary to control the driving mechanism 2 one by one, which not only has low working efficiency, but also results in high production costs and usage costs because it is necessary to set up driving mechanisms 2 equal in number to the photovoltaic modules.

[0052] After in-depth research, the inventor found that a driving mechanism 2 can be used to drive the connection of the first photovoltaic module 6, and the second photovoltaic module 7 can be driven to move synchronously through the connecting rod 4, so as to improve the working efficiency and reduce the production cost.

[0053] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, the present application provides a support structure, including: a bracket 1, a driving mechanism 2, an adjusting member 3 and a connecting rod 4.

[0054] The bracket 1 has a first mounting position 11 and a second mounting position 12 arranged at intervals along a first direction. The first mounting position 11 of the bracket 1 is used for rotatably connecting the first photovoltaic module 6 around a second direction, and the second mounting position 12 of the bracket 1 is used for rotatably connecting the second photovoltaic module 7 around the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; the driving mechanism 2 is connected to the bracket 1; the adjusting member 3 is in the shape of an arc-shaped plate; the driving mechanism 2 is connected to the adjusting member 3 and is used to drive the adjusting member 3 to rotate forward and backward around the second direction to form an arc trajectory. The rotation axis of the adjusting member 3 coincides with the first mounting position 11; the adjusting member 3 is used for rotatably connecting with the first photovoltaic module 6 around the second direction; the connecting rod 4 is used for rotatably connecting with the first photovoltaic module 6 and the second photovoltaic module 7 respectively around the second direction; the rotation of the first photovoltaic module 6 around the second direction can drive the second photovoltaic module 7 to rotate around the second direction through the connecting rod 4.

[0055] Specifically, the bracket 1 is used to provide stable support for the photovoltaic module. The specific structure of the bracket 1 can be specifically designed according to the actual situation. The first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 12 are arranged on the first side of the bracket 1 along a third direction. The first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 12 can be opposite or facing each other along the first direction. In the present application, it is preferred that the first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 12 face each other along the first direction to facilitate the installation of the photovoltaic module. The first photovoltaic module 6 can be hinged to the bracket 1 at the first mounting position 11 or connected through a rotating pin, etc., and the second photovoltaic module 7 can be hinged to the bracket 1 at the second mounting position 12 or connected through a rotating pin, etc.

[0056] The driving mechanism 2 is used to provide power for the adjusting member 3, enabling the adjusting member 3 to rotate forward and backward around the second direction to form an arc-shaped trajectory. The driving mechanism 2 may include a driving member and a connecting shaft (not shown in the figure). The driving member is spaced from the two mounting positions to avoid interference. The driving member can be arranged on the bracket 1 by means of bolts or riveting. The axis of the driving shaft of the driving member coincides with the first mounting position 11, and the axis of the driving shaft of the driving member is the same as the second direction. The driving shaft of the driving member is perpendicularly and fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting shaft, and the second end of the connecting shaft can be fixedly connected to the adjusting member 3. The driving member drives the adjusting member 3 to rotate around the second direction through the connecting shaft. The driving member can be selected from a motor, a rotary cylinder, etc. When the driving member stops driving, the adjusting member 3 stops rotating, realizing the fixation of the angles of the first photovoltaic module 6 and the second photovoltaic module 7.

[0057] The adjusting member 3 is used to connect the driving mechanism 2 and the first photovoltaic module 6, and transmit the power generated by the driving mechanism 2 to the first photovoltaic module 6, enabling the first photovoltaic module 6 to rotate around the second direction. The adjusting member 3 can be connected to the second end of the connecting shaft by snap connection or bolt connection. The first photovoltaic module 6 in the shape of an arc plate can make the first photovoltaic module 6 connected thereto receive uniform force during rotation, reduce the friction between the adjusting member 3 and the first photovoltaic module 6, and make the rotation of the first photovoltaic module 6 smoother. The adjusting member 3 can be spaced from, in contact with, or movably connected to the bracket 1. The adjusting member 3 and the first photovoltaic module 6 can be connected by hinge or rotating pin to ensure the smooth rotation of the first photovoltaic module 6 and improve the reliability of adjustment.

[0058] The connecting rod 4 is used to connect the first photovoltaic module 6 and the second photovoltaic module 7 to form an integral structure, enabling the two to rotate synchronously. The length direction of the connecting rod 4 can be parallel to the first direction to optimize the layout of the support structure and ensure that the second photovoltaic module 7 rotates at the same angle as the first photovoltaic module 6. The first end of the connecting rod 4 can be hinged or connected by a rotating pin to the first photovoltaic module 6, and the second end of the connecting rod 4 can be hinged or connected by a rotating pin to the second photovoltaic module 7.

[0059] Through the above technical solutions, the support structure provided by the present disclosure realizes the installation of more photovoltaic modules in a limited space and improves the space utilization rate by arranging the first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 12 at intervals along the first direction of the bracket 1, rotatably connecting the first photovoltaic module 6 at the first mounting position 11 around the second direction, and rotatably connecting the second photovoltaic module 7 at the second mounting position 12 around the second direction;

[0060] The driving mechanism 2 drives the arc-shaped adjusting member 3 to rotate forward and backward around the second direction to form an arc-shaped trajectory. The rotation of the adjusting member 3 can drive the first photovoltaic module 6 to rotate around the first mounting position 11, and drive the second photovoltaic module 7 to rotate around the second mounting position 12 through the connecting rod 4, realizing that one driving mechanism 2 controls the rotation of the first photovoltaic module 6 and the second photovoltaic module 7 to achieve angle adjustment, greatly improving the working efficiency; moreover, since the adjusting member 3 is rotationally connected to the first photovoltaic module 6 around the second direction, the smooth rotation of the first photovoltaic module 6 is also ensured, improving the reliability of the adjustment. The support structure provided by the present disclosure simplifies the support structure, reduces the production cost and maintenance cost of the support structure, and improves the working efficiency due to the reduction in the number of driving mechanisms 2.

[0061] To make the overall structure more compact, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, in some embodiments, the driving mechanism 2 includes:

[0062] A driving part 21, connected to the bracket 1; and,

[0063] An external gear 22, the driving part 21 is connected to the external gear 22 and is used to drive the external gear 22 to rotate around the second direction;

[0064] Wherein, the adjusting member 3 has a plurality of teeth 31 distributed at equal intervals, and the plurality of teeth 31 are arranged along an arc trajectory, and the external gear 22 is used to mesh with the plurality of teeth 31.

[0065] Specifically, the connection manner of the driving part 21 to the bracket 1 can refer to the connection manner of the driving member to the bracket 1. The selection manner of the driving part 21 can refer to the selection manner of the driving member. The axis of the driving shaft of the driving part 21 coincides with the first mounting position 11, and the driving shaft of the driving part 21 can be welded to the external gear 22; or, when the external gear 22 is annular, the external gear 22 can be sleeved on the driving shaft of the driving part 21 and have an interference fit with the driving shaft. The driving part 21 drives the external gear 22 to rotate around the second direction. Since the external gear 22 meshes with the plurality of teeth 31, the adjusting member 3 is driven to rotate around the second direction, and at the same time, the meshing of the gear teeth also improves the precision control of the rotation of the adjusting member 3.

[0066] To further reduce the energy consumption during the use of the driving part 21, the driving part can be driven manually. As Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 7 shown, in some embodiments, the driving part 21 includes:

[0067] A rotating rod 211, the first end of the rotating rod 211 is rotationally connected to the bracket 1 around the second direction; the external gear 22 is sleeved on the middle part of the rotating rod 211 and fixedly connected to the rotating rod 211; and,

[0068] The limiting component 212 is arranged on the bracket 1, the adjusting member 3 is movably connected to the bracket 1, and the limiting component 212 is used to limit the movement of the adjusting member 3.

[0069] Specifically, the outer gear 22 can be fixedly connected to the middle part of the rotating rod 211 by interference fit; alternatively, when both the rotating rod 211 and the outer gear 22 are made of metal, they can be welded. The angle of the photovoltaic module can be adjusted according to the actual situation, such as during seasonal changes or extreme weather, so as to obtain a higher solar radiation utilization rate or avoid damage to the photovoltaic module.

[0070] Such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, it further includes:

[0071] The locking bolt 2121, the bracket 1 is provided with a threaded hole threadedly adapted to the locking bolt 2121. Screwing in the locking bolt 2121 can enable the locking bolt 2121 and the bracket 1 to jointly clamp the adjusting member 3, and the locking bolt 2121 and the bracket 1 jointly form the limiting component 212.

[0072] Specifically, as Figure 4 shown, the locking bolt 2121 can include a gasket and a bolt. The gasket is sleeved on the bolt, and the threaded hole can be spaced from the adjusting member 3. Screwing in the bolt can enable the gasket to be in close contact with the adjusting member 3. At this time, the gasket and the bracket 1 jointly clamp the adjusting member 3 to limit the rotation of the adjusting member 3; unscrewing the bolt can enable the adjusting member 3 to rotate around the second direction. Or,

[0073] Such as Figure 2 shown, the bracket 1 can have a through hole 33 penetrating along the second direction, and the through hole 33 has the same shape as a partial arc track. The through hole 33 is aligned with the threaded hole, and the locking bolt 2121 passes through the through hole 33 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of the bracket 1. Screwing in the locking bolt 2121 can enable the locking bolt 2121 and the bracket 1 to jointly clamp the adjusting member 3 to limit the rotation of the adjusting member 3; unscrewing the locking bolt 2121 can enable the adjusting member 3 to rotate around the second direction. At this time, the locking bolt 2121 can only include a bolt; alternatively, the locking bolt 2121 can also include a gasket and a bolt.

[0074] Such as Figure 1 and Figure 7 shown, in some embodiments, the second end of the rotating rod 211 extends radially to form an operating portion 2111; the operating portion 2111 has a plurality of through holes 2112 penetrating along the second direction; the plurality of through holes 2112 are spaced apart along a circumferential track, and the axis of the rotating rod 211 passes through the center of the circumferential track; the bracket 1 has a limiting hole (not shown in the figure), and rotating the rotating rod 211 can make one through hole 2112 aligned with the limiting hole; and,

[0075] The stopper 2122 is inserted into the limiting hole and a through hole 2112 respectively. The stopper 2122, the plurality of through holes 2112 and the limiting hole together form a limiting assembly 212.

[0076] Specifically, the plurality of through holes 2112 can be arranged at equal intervals in the operating portion 2111. The number of the through holes 2112 can be designed according to the actual situation. The design of the operating portion 2111 of the rotating rod 211 is more conducive to the operation of the staff. The stopper 2122 can be strip-shaped, and the length direction of the stopper 2122 can be consistent with the second direction. The stopper 2122 is adapted to the shapes of the plurality of through holes 2112 and the limiting member. A handle can be provided on the stopper 2122 to facilitate the operation of the staff. When the adjusting member 3 needs to be limited, the stopper 2122 can be inserted into the limiting hole and a through hole 2112 to limit the rotation of the rotating rod 211; when the adjusting member 3 needs to rotate, the stopper 2122 can be pulled out so that the rotating rod 211 can rotate freely.

[0077] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, in some embodiments, it further includes:

[0078] A roller 5 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1 around the second direction; a circular arc-shaped limiting groove 32 is formed by the inward depression of the first surface of the adjusting member 3 along the first direction; the limiting groove 32 is in rolling contact with the roller 5 and is used to jointly guide the adjusting member 3 to move along an arc trajectory.

[0079] Specifically, the roller 5 can be rotatably connected to the bracket 1 around the second direction through a rotating shaft. The limiting groove 32 is adapted to the roller 5. The limiting groove 32 provides a rolling contact path for the roller 5. The roller 5 can roll along the arc trajectory of the limiting groove 32 to guide the adjusting member 3 to move, ensuring that the adjusting member 3 can move smoothly along the arc trajectory, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the adjusting member 3. The number of the rollers can be one or more. When there are multiple rollers 5, the multiple rollers 5 can be arranged at intervals along the third direction, and the multiple rollers 5 can all be in rolling contact with the limiting groove 32 to enhance the stability and reliability of the movement of the adjusting member 3.

[0080] As Figure 1 shown, in some embodiments, the bracket 1 has a circular arc-shaped sliding groove (not shown in the figure), and both ends of the sliding groove extend to the two end faces of the bracket 1 along the third direction; the adjusting member 3 is slidably connected to the sliding groove and is used to jointly guide the adjusting member 3 to move along an arc trajectory, and the third direction, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other in pairs.

[0081] Specifically, the sliding groove is adapted to the shape of the adjusting member 3. The sliding groove provides a sliding path for the adjusting member 3. The adjusting member 3 can slide along the arc trajectory of the sliding groove, ensuring that the adjusting member 3 can move smoothly along the arc trajectory to enhance the stability and reliability of the movement of the adjusting member 3.

[0082] To simplify the overall structure and achieve a lightweight design simultaneously, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, the bracket 1 includes:

[0083] A first pipe column 13 having a first mounting position 11;

[0084] A second pipe column 14 having a second mounting position 12; the first end of the second pipe column 14 is detachably connected to the first end of the first pipe column 13.

[0085] Specifically, flanges can be provided at the first ends of both the first pipe column 13 and the second pipe column 14, and the first ends of the first pipe column 13 and the second pipe column 14 are detachably connected by flanges and bolts; alternatively, pin holes can be provided at the first ends of both the first pipe column 13 and the second pipe column 14, and the first ends of the first pipe column 13 and the second pipe column 14 are detachably connected by pin holes and pins. A flange can be provided at the second end of the first pipe column 13 to achieve a stable connection with the bearing surface through flanges and bolts. To ensure the stability of the connection, it is preferred in this application that the two pipe columns are detachably connected by flanges and bolts.

[0086] To prevent water from accumulating inside the first pipe column 13 and the second pipe column 14, a plurality of drain holes can be provided at the second end of the first pipe column 13. Or, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, the bracket 1 further includes:

[0087] A waterproof end cap 15 connected to the second end of the second pipe column 14.

[0088] Specifically, the waterproof end cap 15 can be integrally formed with the second end of the second pipe column 14; alternatively, a flange can be provided at the second end of the second pipe column 14, and the second end of the second pipe column 14 can be detachably connected to the waterproof end cap 15 by flanges and bolts.

[0089] As Figure 5 shown, in some embodiments, the bracket 1 has a plurality of second mounting positions 12, the plurality of second mounting positions 12 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and each second mounting position 12 of the bracket 1 is used for rotatably connecting a second photovoltaic module 7 around the second direction;

[0090] The connecting rod 4 is used for rotatably connecting to the first photovoltaic module 6 and the plurality of second photovoltaic modules 7 around the second direction respectively; the rotation of the first photovoltaic module 6 around the second direction can drive the plurality of second photovoltaic modules 7 to rotate around the second direction through the connecting rod 4.

[0091] Specifically, the number of the second brackets 1 can be two, three, four or even more. For the convenience of transporting the bracket 1, at this time, the bracket 1 can have a plurality of second pipe columns 14, one of the second pipe columns 14 is detachably connected to the first pipe column 13, the plurality of second pipe columns 14 are detachably connected to each other, and each second pipe column 14 is provided with a second installation position 12.

[0092] So far, the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details well known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0093] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration and not for limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified or some technical features can be equivalently replaced without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way.

Claims

1. A support structure, characterized in that, Comprising: A bracket (1) having a first mounting position (11) and a second mounting position (12) spaced apart in a first direction. At the first mounting position (11) of the bracket (1), a first photovoltaic module (6) is rotatably connected about a second direction. At the second mounting position (12) of the bracket (1), a second photovoltaic module (7) is rotatably connected about the second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; A drive mechanism (2) connected to the bracket (1); An adjusting member (3) in the shape of an arc-shaped plate; the drive mechanism (2) is connected to the adjusting member (3) for driving the adjusting member (3) to rotate forward and backward about the second direction to form an arc trajectory. The rotation axis of the adjusting member (3) coincides with the first mounting position (11); the adjusting member (3) is used for rotatably connecting with the first photovoltaic module (6) about the second direction; and, A connecting rod (4) for rotatably connecting with the first photovoltaic module (6) and the second photovoltaic module (7) respectively about the second direction; the rotation of the first photovoltaic module (6) about the second direction can drive the second photovoltaic module (7) to rotate about the second direction through the connecting rod (4).

2. The support structure according to claim 1, wherein The drive mechanism (2) includes: A drive part (21) connected to the bracket (1); and, An external gear (22), the drive part (21) is connected to the external gear (22) for driving the external gear (22) to rotate about the second direction; Wherein, the adjusting member (3) has a plurality of teeth (31) distributed at equal intervals, and the plurality of teeth (31) are arranged along the arc trajectory, and the external gear (22) is used for meshing with the plurality of teeth (31).

3. The support structure according to claim 2, wherein, The drive part (21) includes: A rotating rod (211), the first end of the rotating rod (211) is rotatably connected to the bracket (1) about the second direction; the external gear (22) is sleeved on the middle part of the rotating rod (211) and fixedly connected to the rotating rod (211); and, A limiting component (212) arranged on the bracket (1), the adjusting member (3) is movably connected to the bracket (1), and the limiting component (212) is used for limiting the movement of the adjusting member (3).

4. The support structure according to claim 3, wherein, It further includes: A locking bolt (2121), the bracket (1) is provided with a threaded hole threadedly adapted to the locking bolt (2121). Screwing in the locking bolt (2121) can enable the locking bolt (2121) and the bracket (1) to jointly clamp the adjusting member (3), and the locking bolt (2121) and the bracket (1) jointly form the limiting component (212).

5. The support structure according to claim 3, wherein The second end of the rotating rod (211) extends radially to form an operating part (2111); the operating part (2111) has a plurality of through holes (2112) penetrating along the second direction; the plurality of through holes (2112) are arranged at intervals along a circumferential locus, and the axis of the rotating rod (211) passes through the center of the circumferential locus; the bracket (1) has a limiting hole, and rotating the rotating rod (211) can make one of the through holes (2112) align with the limiting hole; and, a stopper (2122) is inserted into the limiting hole and one of the through holes (2112) respectively, and the stopper (2122), the plurality of through holes (2112) and the limiting hole together form the limiting component (212).

6. The support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that It further includes: a roller (5) is rotatably connected to the bracket (1) around the second direction; a first surface of the adjusting member (3) along the first direction is recessed inward to form an arc-shaped limiting groove (32); the limiting groove (32) is in rolling contact with the roller (5) for jointly guiding the adjusting member (3) to move along the arc locus.

7. The support structure according to claim 3, wherein the bracket (1) has an arc-shaped sliding groove, and two ends of the sliding groove extend to two end faces of the bracket (1) along the third direction; the adjusting member (3) is slidably connected to the sliding groove for jointly guiding the adjusting member (3) to move along the arc locus, and the third direction, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other in pairs.

8. The support structure according to claim 1, wherein, The bracket (1) includes: a first pipe column (13) having the first installation position (11); a second pipe column (14) having the second installation position (12); the first end of the second pipe column (14) is detachably connected to the first end of the first pipe column (13).

9. The support structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bracket (1) further includes: a waterproof end cap (15) connected to the second end of the second pipe column (14).

10. The support structure according to claim 1, wherein the bracket (1) has a plurality of the second installation positions (12), the plurality of second installation positions (12) are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and each of the second installation positions (12) of the bracket (1) is used for rotatably connecting one of the second photovoltaic modules (7) around the second direction; the connecting rod (4) is used for rotatably connecting the first photovoltaic module (6) and the plurality of second photovoltaic modules (7) around the second direction respectively; the first photovoltaic module (6) rotating around the second direction can drive the plurality of second photovoltaic modules (7) to rotate around the second direction through the connecting rod (4).

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