Roof photovoltaic panel folding and unfolding mechanism

By designing the roof photovoltaic panel display mechanism, the sliding rail group and drive components are used to achieve folding protection of photovoltaic panels, the problem of photovoltaic panels being unable to move in bad weather and improve the service life of the panel.

CN223219041UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12CHUANNUO ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSULTING (SHANDONG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422494389.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic panels cannot move in bad weather, resulting in the panels being directly exposed to bad weather, which is prone to damage and affecting their service life.

Method used

A roof photovoltaic panel collection and display mechanism is designed, including a slide rail group, a display frame group and a drive assembly. The drive assembly drives the sliding assembly to slide along the slide rail to achieve folding protection of the photovoltaic panel.

Benefits of technology

In severe weather, refractive photovoltaic panels can be collected to avoid direct exposure and improve the service life of photovoltaic panels.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a roof photovoltaic panel folding and unfolding mechanism which comprises the following components: slide rail groups which are symmetrically arranged at two sides of a roof and are respectively provided with a connecting assembly, a first sliding assembly and a second sliding assembly in sequence; the first folding and unfolding rack group is arranged between the connecting assembly and the first sliding assembly; the second folding and unfolding rack group is arranged between the first sliding assembly and the second sliding assembly; the plurality of photovoltaic panels are respectively arranged on the first folding and unfolding rack group and the second folding and unfolding rack group; and the driving assembly is arranged on the second sliding assembly. The photovoltaic panel is installed by arranging the first folding and unfolding rack group and the second folding and unfolding rack group, then the second sliding assembly is driven by the driving assembly to slide along the sliding rail group, and then the first folding and unfolding rack group and the second folding and unfolding rack group are driven to be unfolded or folded, so that the photovoltaic panel can be folded and protected in severe weather; the photovoltaic panel is prevented from being exposed in severe weather due to the fact that the photovoltaic panel cannot move, and the service life of the photovoltaic panel is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation auxiliary devices, in particular to a rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and unfolding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic solar panels allow electricity to be generated from solar radiation. They consist of multiple photovoltaic elements (typically cells or thin films) that operate according to the principle of the photoelectric effect. Typically, several photovoltaic elements are connected to one another in a photovoltaic solar panel, and several panels are combined to form a solar power plant. This plant generates electricity that can be consumed locally or fed into a distribution network.

[0003] For this reason, photovoltaic solar panels are typically mounted on rooftops to provide good exposure to sunlight without occupying ground space.

[0004] However, existing photovoltaic panels are all fixedly installed on the roof and cannot be moved. In the event of bad weather such as rain or storms, the photovoltaic panels are directly exposed to the bad weather, causing the photovoltaic panels to be easily damaged, which is very troublesome. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and extending mechanism.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0007] A rooftop photovoltaic panel retraction and expansion mechanism, comprising:

[0008] The slide rail assembly is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof, and is provided with a connecting assembly, a first sliding assembly, and a second sliding assembly in sequence, wherein the connecting assembly is fixedly arranged at one end of the slide rail assembly, and the first sliding assembly and the second sliding assembly are respectively slidably arranged;

[0009] A first foldable and unfoldable frame assembly is provided between the connecting assembly and the first sliding assembly, wherein the first foldable and unfoldable frame assembly can be folded or unfolded as the first sliding assembly slides;

[0010] A second foldable and unfoldable frame assembly is provided between the first sliding assembly and the second sliding assembly, wherein the second foldable and unfoldable frame assembly can be folded or unfolded as the second sliding assembly slides;

[0011] A plurality of photovoltaic panels are respectively arranged on the first retractable and deployable rack group and the second retractable and deployable rack group;

[0012] The driving assembly is provided on the second sliding assembly and is used to drive the second sliding assembly to slide along the length direction of the slide rail assembly.

[0013] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel folding and unfolding mechanism, the first folding and unfolding frame group includes a first square frame A and a first square frame B that are hinged to each other, the outer end of the first square frame A is hinged to the connecting component, and the outer end of the first square frame B is hinged to the first sliding component, and the multiple photovoltaic panels are respectively installed on the first square frame A and the first square frame B.

[0014] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel folding and unfolding mechanism, the second folding and unfolding frame group includes a second square frame A and a second square frame B which are hinged to each other, the outer end of the second square frame A is hinged to the first sliding component, and the outer end of the second square frame B is hinged to the second sliding component, and the plurality of photovoltaic panels are respectively installed on the second square frame A and the second square frame B.

[0015] In the rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and extending mechanism as described above, the slide rail assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof, and transmission racks respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first slide rail and the second slide rail.

[0016] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and unfolding mechanism, the second sliding assembly includes a second sliding seat A and a second sliding seat B which are correspondingly slidably arranged on the first sliding rail and the second sliding rail, and a second retracting and unfolding rod connected between the second sliding seat A and the second sliding seat B, and one end of the second retracting and unfolding frame group is hinged to the second retracting and unfolding rod.

[0017] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel retraction and extension mechanism, the driving assembly includes a transmission gear set rotatably arranged on the second sliding seat A and the second sliding seat B, a driving motor fixedly arranged on the second sliding seat A and the second sliding seat B, and a transmission belt transmitted between the transmission gear set and the driving motor, and the two ends of the transmission gear set are respectively engaged with the transmission rack and the transmission belt for transmission.

[0018] In the rooftop photovoltaic panel folding and unfolding mechanism described above, the second sliding seat A and the second sliding seat B are further provided with a limiting structure respectively.

[0019] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel retraction and extension mechanism, the limiting structure includes a limiting seat arranged on the second sliding seat A and the second sliding seat B, an adjusting member movably arranged on the limiting seat, a limiting rod arranged on the adjusting member, and a limiting roller rotatably arranged at the lower end of the limiting rod, and the limiting roller is arranged in contact with the lower end of the transmission rack.

[0020] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and unfolding mechanism, the first sliding assembly includes a first sliding seat A and a first sliding seat B which are respectively slidably arranged on a first sliding rail and a second sliding rail, and a first retracting and unfolding rod connected between the first sliding seat A and the first sliding seat B, and the first retracting and unfolding frame group and the second retracting and unfolding frame group are respectively hinged on the first retracting and unfolding rod at opposite ends.

[0021] As described above, a rooftop photovoltaic panel folding and unfolding mechanism, the connecting assembly includes a connecting seat A and a connecting seat B respectively fixed on one end of the first slide rail and the second slide rail, and a connecting rod connected between the connecting seat A and the connecting seat B, and one end of the first folding and unfolding frame group is hinged to the connecting rod.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present application has a simple structure, and the photovoltaic panel is installed by setting a first folding and unfolding frame group and a second folding and unfolding frame group, and then the driving component is started to drive the second sliding component to slide along the slide rail group, thereby driving the first folding and unfolding frame group and the second folding and unfolding frame group to expand or fold respectively, which can realize the folding protection of the photovoltaic panel in bad weather, avoid the photovoltaic panel from being exposed to bad weather due to the inability to move, and improve the service life of the photovoltaic panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and unfolding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the drive assembly described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solution of the present utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a rooftop photovoltaic panel retraction and extension mechanism, including:

[0030] The rail assembly 1 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof, and is provided with a connecting assembly 11, a first sliding assembly 12, and a second sliding assembly 13 in sequence. The connecting assembly 11 is fixed to one end of the rail assembly 1, and the first sliding assembly 12 and the second sliding assembly 13 are respectively slidably arranged.

[0031] A first foldable and unfoldable frame assembly 2 is provided between the connecting assembly 11 and the first sliding assembly 12 , wherein the first foldable and unfoldable frame assembly 2 can be folded or unfolded as the first sliding assembly 12 slides;

[0032] The second foldable and unfoldable frame set 3 is provided between the first sliding assembly 12 and the second sliding assembly 13, wherein the second foldable and unfoldable frame set 3 can be folded or unfolded as the second sliding assembly 13 slides;

[0033] A plurality of photovoltaic panels 4 are respectively arranged on the first retractable and deployable rack group 2 and the second retractable and deployable rack group 3;

[0034] The driving assembly 5 is provided on the second sliding assembly 13 and is used to drive the second sliding assembly 13 to slide along the length direction of the slide rail assembly 1 .

[0035] The photovoltaic panel 4 is installed by setting up a first retractable and unfolding rack group 2 and a second retractable and unfolding rack group 3, and then the second sliding assembly 13 is driven by the driving assembly 5 to slide along the slide rail group 1, thereby driving the first retractable and unfolding rack group 2 and the second retractable and unfolding rack group 3 to be respectively unfolded or folded, which can realize the folding protection of the photovoltaic panel 5 in bad weather, avoid the photovoltaic panel 5 from being exposed to bad weather due to being unable to move, and improve the service life of the photovoltaic panel 5.

[0036] Furthermore, the first storage and display rack group 2 includes a first square frame A21 and a first square frame B22 that are hinged to each other, the outer end of the first square frame A21 is hinged to the connecting component 11, and the outer end of the first square frame B22 is hinged to the first sliding component 12, and the plurality of photovoltaic panels 4 are respectively installed on the first square frame A21 and the first square frame B22.

[0037] The second storage and display rack group 3 includes a second square frame A31 and a second square frame B32 that are hinged to each other. The outer end of the second square frame A31 is hinged to the first sliding component 12, and the outer end of the second square frame B32 is hinged to the second sliding component 13. The multiple photovoltaic panels 4 are respectively installed on the second square frame A31 and the second square frame B32.

[0038] When the photovoltaic panel 4 needs to be stored and protected, the driving component 5 is started to drive the second sliding component 13 to move toward the connecting component 11, thereby driving the second square frame A31 and the second square frame B32 to move upward and fold at one end thereof. At the same time, the first sliding component 12 is also synchronously driven to move toward the connecting component 11, and further drives the first square frame A21 and the first square frame B22 to move upward and fold at one end thereof, thereby realizing the mobile storage of the photovoltaic panel 4, which is practical and convenient.

[0039] Furthermore, the slide rail assembly 1 includes a first slide rail 101 and a second slide rail 102 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof, and a transmission rack 103 respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first slide rail 101 and the second slide rail 102.

[0040] Furthermore, the second sliding assembly 13 includes a second sliding seat A131 and a second sliding seat B132 which are correspondingly slidably arranged on the first sliding rail 101 and the second sliding rail 102, and a second retractable rod 133 connected between the second sliding seat A131 and the second sliding seat B132, and one end of the second retractable rack group 3 is hinged to the second retractable rod 133.

[0041] Furthermore, the driving assembly 5 includes a transmission gear group 51 rotatably arranged on the second sliding seat A131 and the second sliding seat B132, a driving motor 52 fixedly arranged on the second sliding seat A131 and the second sliding seat B132, and a transmission belt 53 transmitted between the transmission gear group 51 and the driving motor 52. The two ends of the transmission gear group 51 are respectively engaged with the transmission rack 103 and the transmission belt 53 for transmission.

[0042] When the photovoltaic panel 4 needs to be stored and protected, the drive motor 52 is started, driving the transmission belt 53 and the transmission gear set 51 to rotate, and then through the engagement transmission of the transmission gear set 51 and the transmission rack 103, the second sliding seat A131 and the second sliding seat B132 are driven to slide synchronously along the first slide rail 101 and the second slide rail 102 respectively, which is practical and convenient.

[0043] Furthermore, a limiting structure 6 is provided on the second sliding seat A131 and the second sliding seat B132 respectively.

[0044] Specifically, the limiting structure 6 includes a limiting seat 61 provided on the second sliding seat A131 and the second sliding seat B132, an adjusting member 62 movably provided on the limiting seat 61, a limiting rod 63 provided on the adjusting member 62, and a limiting roller 64 rotatably provided at the lower end of the limiting rod 63, and the limiting roller 64 is arranged to fit the lower end of the transmission rack 103.

[0045] The fitting arrangement of the limiting roller 64 and the lower end of the transmission rack 103 ensures that the transmission gear set 51 can always maintain meshing transmission with the transmission rack 103, ensuring that the retracting and extending mechanism can operate smoothly.

[0046] Furthermore, the first sliding assembly 12 includes a first sliding seat A and a first sliding seat B122 which are correspondingly slidably arranged on the first sliding rail 101 and the second sliding rail 102, and a first retractable and deployable rod 123 connected between the first sliding seat A and the first sliding seat B122, and the opposite ends of the first retractable and deployable rack group 2 and the second retractable and deployable rack group 3 are respectively hinged to the first retractable and deployable rod 123.

[0047] The connecting assembly 11 includes a connecting seat A and a connecting seat B112 fixedly arranged on one end of the first slide rail 101 and the second slide rail 102, and a connecting rod 113 connected between the connecting seat A and the connecting seat B112. One end of the first stowage and exhibition rack group 2 is hinged to the connecting rod 113.

[0048] To sum up, the embodiment of the present application installs the photovoltaic panel 4 by setting up a first folding and unfolding rack group 2 and a second folding and unfolding rack group 3, and then starts the driving component 5 to drive the second sliding component 13 to slide along the slide rail group 1, thereby driving the first folding and unfolding rack group 2 and the second folding and unfolding rack group 3 to expand or fold respectively, which can realize the folding protection of the photovoltaic panel 5 in bad weather, avoid the photovoltaic panel 5 from being exposed to bad weather due to the inability to move, and improve the service life of the photovoltaic panel 5.

[0049] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rooftop photovoltaic panel retraction and extension mechanism, characterized in that: Includes: The slide rail assembly (1) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof, and is provided with a connecting assembly (11), a first sliding assembly (12) and a second sliding assembly (13) in sequence, wherein the connecting assembly (11) is fixedly arranged at one end of the slide rail assembly (1), and the first sliding assembly (12) and the second sliding assembly (13) are respectively slidably arranged; A first foldable and unfoldable frame assembly (2) is provided between the connecting assembly (11) and the first sliding assembly (12), wherein the first foldable and unfoldable frame assembly (2) can be folded or unfolded as the first sliding assembly (12) slides; A second folding and unfolding frame group (3) is provided between the first sliding component (12) and the second sliding component (13), wherein the second folding and unfolding frame group (3) can be folded or unfolded as the second sliding component (13) slides; A plurality of photovoltaic panels (4) are respectively arranged on the first folding and unfolding rack group (2) and the second folding and unfolding rack group (3); A driving assembly (5) is provided on the second sliding assembly (13) and is used to drive the second sliding assembly (13) to slide along the length direction of the slide rail assembly (1).

2. A rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and deploying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first stowage and deployment frame group (2) comprises a first square frame A (21) and a first square frame B (22) which are hinged to each other, wherein the outer end of the first square frame A (21) is hinged to the connecting component (11), and the outer end of the first square frame B (22) is hinged to the first sliding component (12), and the plurality of photovoltaic panels (4) are respectively mounted on the first square frame A (21) and the first square frame B (22).

3. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and deploying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second folding and unfolding frame group (3) comprises a second square frame A (31) and a second square frame B (32) which are hinged to each other, the outer end of the second square frame A (31) is hinged to the first sliding component (12), and the outer end of the second square frame B (32) is hinged to the second sliding component (13), and the plurality of photovoltaic panels (4) are respectively mounted on the second square frame A (31) and the second square frame B (32).

4. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and deploying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail assembly (1) comprises a first slide rail (101) and a second slide rail (102) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof, and a transmission rack (103) respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first slide rail (101) and the second slide rail (102).

5. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and extending mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second sliding assembly (13) includes a second sliding seat A (131) and a second sliding seat B (132) which are respectively slidably arranged on the first sliding rail (101) and the second sliding rail (102), and a second retractable rod (133) connected between the second sliding seat A (131) and the second sliding seat B (132), and one end of the second retractable rack group (3) is hinged to the second retractable rod (133).

6. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and deploying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving assembly (5) comprises a transmission gear set (51) rotatably arranged on the second sliding seat A (131) and the second sliding seat B (132), a driving motor (52) fixedly arranged on the second sliding seat A (131) and the second sliding seat B (132), and a transmission belt (53) transmitted between the transmission gear set (51) and the driving motor (52), and the two ends of the transmission gear set (51) are respectively engaged with the transmission rack (103) and the transmission belt (53) for transmission.

7. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and deploying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second sliding seat A (131) and the second sliding seat B (132) are also provided with a limiting structure (6) respectively.

8. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and extending mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting structure (6) comprises a limiting seat (61) provided on the second sliding seat A (131) and the second sliding seat B (132), an adjusting member (62) movably provided on the limiting seat (61), a limiting rod (63) provided on the adjusting member (62), and a limiting roller (64) rotatably provided at the lower end of the limiting rod (63), wherein the limiting roller (64) is arranged in contact with the lower end of the transmission rack (103).

9. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and deploying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first sliding assembly (12) includes a first sliding seat A and a first sliding seat B (122) which are respectively slidably arranged on the first sliding rail (101) and the second sliding rail (102), and a first retractable rod (123) connected between the first sliding seat A and the first sliding seat B (122), and the first retractable rack group (2) and the second retractable rack group (3) are respectively hinged on the first retractable rod (123) at opposite ends.

10. The rooftop photovoltaic panel retracting and extending mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (11) comprises a connecting seat A and a connecting seat B (112) respectively fixed on one end of the first slide rail (101) and the second slide rail (102), and a connecting rod (113) connected between the connecting seat A and the connecting seat B (112), and one end of the first stowage and unfolding frame group (2) is hinged on the connecting rod (113).