Middle stand column and photovoltaic flexible support

The problem of unbalanced stress of steel strands is solved by designing rotatable U-shaped mountings in the photovoltaic flexible bracket, achieving adaptability of load-bearing cables, reducing wear, ensuring stable power generation of the photovoltaic base and reducing maintenance costs.

CN223231102UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15JIANGSU EVERSHINE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422525741.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-18
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-18

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Technical Problem

In the existing photovoltaic flexible bracket system, the steel strands are subjected to unbalanced force at the U-shaped mounting parts, resulting in wear and breakage of load-bearing cables, affecting the power generation and maintenance costs of the photovoltaic base.

Method used

An intermediate column and a photovoltaic flexible bracket are designed. The U-shaped mounting member is rotatably arranged at both ends of the first crossbar before and after the steel strand is tensioned, and fixed after the tension is completed, ensuring that the steel strand is parallel to the U-shaped mounting member to avoid stress imbalance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the wear of load-bearing cables, improves the adaptability of the photovoltaic flexible bracket system, ensures stable power generation of the photovoltaic base and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a middle column and photovoltaic flexible support, vertical support rod, first cross bar, U-shaped mounting piece, first U-shaped bolt, first cross bar fixed connection vertical support rod top, the first U-shaped bolt fixed connection U-shaped mounting piece is used for mounting steel strand, before the steel strand is stretched, the first U-shaped bolt is fixed on the U-shaped mounting piece, the first U-shaped bolt is fixed on the U-shaped mounting piece, the second U-shaped bolt is fixed on the U-shaped mounting piece, and the first U-shaped bolt is fixed on the vertical support rod. The U-shaped mounting pieces are rotatably arranged at the left end and the right end of the first cross rod, and after the steel strands are tensioned, the U-shaped mounting pieces are fixedly arranged at the left end and the right end of the first cross rod, so that the bearing cable better adapts to rugged terrain conditions and is in the shape of following a slope; the situation that in the prior art, the load-bearing cable is unbalanced in stress relative to the U-shaped installation piece after being tensioned is avoided, and abrasion of the load-bearing cable is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an intermediate column and a photovoltaic flexible bracket, belonging to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment. Background Art

[0002] The photovoltaic flexible support system requires safe and stable working performance requirements. If there is a problem in any component or node in the support system, it will have a great impact on the power generation of the entire photovoltaic base and increase the maintenance cost of the entire project.

[0003] like Figure 7 、 Figure 8 As shown, when the existing photovoltaic flexible bracket steel strand passes through the U-shaped mounting part 3, since the U-shaped mounting part 3 is welded to the end of the first cross bar 2, the steel strand is fixed by two first U-shaped bolts 4. After the photovoltaic component 22 is installed on the top of the steel strand, the steel strand is tensioned by the tensioning equipment to provide prestress. Since the U-shaped mounting part 3 cannot rotate, it is easy to cause the steel strand to be subjected to unbalanced force at the U-shaped mounting part 3, and it is easy to cause only one first U-shaped bolt 4 to bear a larger load, affecting the load capacity of the entire steel strand, and even causing the first cross bar 2 to twist and deform. At the same time, long-term use can easily cause wear or even breakage of the steel strand.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, this application proposes an intermediate column and a photovoltaic flexible bracket. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the existing defects and provide an intermediate column and a photovoltaic flexible bracket. The load-bearing cable can better adapt to rugged terrain conditions and follow the slope, thereby avoiding the situation in which the load-bearing cable in the prior art is subjected to unbalanced force relative to the U-shaped mounting part after tensioning is completed, reducing the wear of the load-bearing cable, and effectively solving the problems in the background technology.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A middle column and a photovoltaic flexible bracket include a vertical support rod, a first cross rod, a U-shaped mounting piece, and a first U-shaped bolt. The first cross rod is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical support rod. The first U-shaped bolt is fixedly connected to the U-shaped mounting piece for installing a steel strand. Before the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting piece can be rotatably arranged at the left and right ends of the first cross rod. After the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting piece is fixedly arranged at the left and right ends of the first cross rod.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, both left and right ends of the first crossbar are rotatably connected to rotating ends, the rotating ends are configured as an annular structure, and the U-shaped mounting piece is fixedly connected to the rotating ends.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, a connecting ring is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating end close to the first cross bar, and the rotating end is rotatably connected to the first cross bar through the connecting ring.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, a first circular mounting hole is provided on the connecting ring, and a first arc-shaped mounting hole is provided on both the left and right ends of the first cross bar. The rotating end is fixedly connected to the first cross bar by a screw. During installation, the screw is passed through the first arc-shaped mounting hole and the first circular mounting hole, and a nut is screwed on the other end of the screw. When the steel wire rope is tensioned, the nut is tightened to fix the U-shaped connector on the rotating end.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the rotating end and one end of the first cross bar close to each other are fixedly connected with a flange, and the rotating end is fixedly connected to the first cross bar through the flange.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, a second circular mounting hole and a second arc-shaped mounting hole are symmetrically provided on the flange, and two flanges are arranged in pairs as a group. The second circular mounting holes and the second arc-shaped mounting holes on the paired flanges are staggered, that is, the second circular mounting hole on one flange is used in conjunction with the second arc-shaped mounting hole on the other flange.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, a clamping piece is fixedly connected below the U-shaped mounting piece through a second U-shaped bolt.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the clamping piece is set to be U-shaped, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the clamping piece. The length of the second U-shaped bolt is greater than the length of the first U-shaped bolt. By increasing the length of the second U-shaped bolt, the second U-shaped bolt is used to fix the clamping piece and the U-shaped connecting piece at both ends of the first cross bar while fixing the steel wire rope.

[0015] A photovoltaic flexible bracket includes the above-mentioned middle column, and the vertical support rods are fixedly connected to ear plates. Adjacent vertical support rods are reinforced and connected by second cross rods and oblique connecting rods, and load-bearing cables are provided at the tops of the vertical support rods.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, a photovoltaic component is fixedly installed on the top of the load-bearing cable, and terminal columns are provided at both ends of the load-bearing cable. The ends of the load-bearing cable are anchored on the terminal columns, and the terminal columns are fixedly connected to ground piles through inclined cables.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the utility model include: an intermediate column and a photovoltaic flexible bracket, which can rotate the U-shaped mounting piece relative to the first cross bar. During the tensioning process, the movement of the load-bearing rope made of steel strands can drive the U-shaped mounting piece to adaptively rotate relative to the first cross bar, so that after the steel strands are fixed on the U-shaped mounting piece, the steel strands and the U-shaped mounting piece are in a parallel state, and the two first U-shaped bolts can both make good contact with the steel strands, so that the load-bearing ropes can better adapt to rugged terrain conditions and follow the slope, avoiding the situation in which the load-bearing ropes in the prior art are subjected to unbalanced force relative to the U-shaped mounting piece after tensioning is completed, thereby reducing the wear of the load-bearing ropes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an intermediate column of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an intermediate column of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an intermediate column in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of an intermediate column in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an intermediate column in Example 3 of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of an intermediate column in Example 3 of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the middle column in the prior art.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a diagram of the connection structure of the middle column in a photovoltaic flexible bracket of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of a photovoltaic flexible bracket of the utility model.

[0029] Numbers in the figure: 1. Vertical support rod; 2. First cross bar; 3. U-shaped mounting piece; 4. First U-shaped bolt; 5. Arc plate; 6. Diagonal support rod; 7. Rotating end; 8. Screw; 9. Connecting ring; 10. First arc-shaped mounting hole; 11. First circular mounting hole; 12. Clamping piece; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Second U-shaped bolt; 15. Flange; 16. Second circular mounting hole; 17. Second arc-shaped mounting hole; 18. Ear plate; 19. Second cross bar; 20. Diagonal connecting rod; 21. Terminal column; 22. Photovoltaic module; 23. Stay cable; 24. Ground pile; 25. Load-bearing cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and represent only schematic diagrams rather than actual drawings. They should not be understood as limiting this patent. In order to better illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, some parts of the accompanying drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the accompanying drawings may be omitted. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, in the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The present invention will be further elaborated below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, an intermediate column includes a vertical support rod 1, a first cross bar 2, a U-shaped mounting member 3, and a first U-shaped bolt 4. The first cross bar 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical support rod 1, and the first U-shaped bolt 4 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped mounting member 3 for installing the steel strand. Before the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member 3 is rotatably set at the left and right ends of the first cross bar 2 through the rotating end 7. After the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member 3 is fixedly connected to the rotating end 7 and is fixedly set relative to the second cross bar 2.

[0034] In some optional embodiments, both ends of the first cross bar 2 are rotatably connected to a rotating end 7, the rotating end 7 is set as a ring structure, the U-shaped mounting member 3 is fixedly connected to the rotating end 7, and the U-shaped mounting member 3 is rotatably set relative to the first cross bar 2 through the rotating end 7.

[0035] In some optional embodiments, one end of the rotating end 7 close to the first cross bar 2 is fixedly connected to a connecting ring 9 , and the rotating end 7 is rotatably connected to the first cross bar 2 via the connecting ring 9 .

[0036] In some optional embodiments, a first circular mounting hole 11 is provided on the connecting ring 9, and a first arc-shaped mounting hole 10 is provided on both the left and right ends of the first cross bar 2. The rotating end 7 is fixedly connected to the first cross bar 2 by a screw 8, and the diameter of the connecting ring 9 is smaller than the diameter of the first cross bar 2.

[0037] During installation, insert the connecting ring 9 into the first cross bar 2 so that the first circular mounting hole 11 on the connecting ring 9 is aligned with the center of the first arc-shaped mounting hole 10, and the steel strand is placed on the top of the U-shaped mounting member 3 through the first U-shaped bolt 4. The screw 8 passes through the first arc-shaped mounting hole 10 and the first circular mounting hole 11, and a nut is screwed on the other end of the screw 8. During the tensioning process, the steel strand drives the rotating end 7 to rotate slightly relative to the first cross bar 2 to avoid unbalanced force on the steel strand at the U-shaped connector 3. When the steel strand is tensioned, tighten the nut and the first U-shaped bolt 4 to fix the U-shaped connector 3 on the rotating end 7 and the steel strand is fixed on the top of the U-shaped mounting member 3.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, an intermediate column, a U-shaped mounting member 3 is rotatably arranged relative to the first cross bar 2 through a rotating end 7, and the rotating end 7 and the first cross bar 2 are fixedly connected with a flange 15 at one end close to each other. The rotating end 7 is fixedly connected to the first cross bar 2 through the flange 15. Before the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member 3 is rotatably arranged at the left and right ends of the first cross bar 2. After the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member 3 is fixedly arranged on the rotating end 7.

[0040] Furthermore, a second circular mounting hole 16 and a second arc-shaped mounting hole 17 are symmetrically provided on the flange 15. Two flanges 15 are arranged in pairs as a group, and the second circular mounting holes 16 and the second arc-shaped mounting holes 17 on the paired flanges 15 are staggered, that is, the second circular mounting hole 16 on one flange 15 is used in conjunction with the second arc-shaped mounting hole 17 on the other flange 15, and the two flanges 15 are fixed by bolts.

[0041] During installation, the flanges 15 are docked together so that the second circular mounting hole 16 is aligned with the center of the second arc-shaped mounting hole 17. The steel strand is placed on the top of the U-shaped mounting member 3 through the first U-shaped bolt 4. The bolt is passed through the first arc-shaped mounting hole 10 and the first circular mounting hole 11. The nut is screwed on the other end of the bolt for pre-tightening. During the tensioning process, the steel strand drives the flanges 15 to rotate relatively slightly to avoid unbalanced force on the steel strand at the U-shaped connector 3. When the steel strand is tensioned, the nut is tightened to fix the U-shaped connector 3 on the rotating end 7, and the first U-shaped bolt 4 is tightened to fix the steel strand on the top of the U-shaped mounting member 3.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] like Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, an intermediate column, a clamping member 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped mounting member 3 by a second U-shaped bolt 14, and the U-shaped mounting member and the clamping member 12 are combined to form a ring structure similar to a hoop and are installed on the first cross bar 2. Before the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member 3 can be rotatably set at the left and right ends of the first cross bar 2. After the steel strand is tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member 3 and the clamping member 12 are fixed to the left and right ends of the first cross bar 2 by the second U-shaped bolt 14.

[0044] Specifically, the clamping member 12 is configured to be U-shaped, a connecting plate 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the clamping member 12 , and the length of the second U-shaped bolt 14 is greater than that of the first U-shaped bolt 4 .

[0045] During installation, the U-shaped connector 3 and the clamping member 12 are connected to the first cross bar 2, the steel strand is placed on the top of the U-shaped mounting member 3 through the first U-shaped bolt 4, and pre-tightened at the bottom with a nut. During the tensioning process, the annular structure composed of the U-shaped connector 3 and the clamping member 12 can be rotated slightly relative to the first cross bar 2 to avoid unbalanced force on the steel strand at the U-shaped connector 3. When the steel strand is tensioned, the nut is tightened to fix the U-shaped connector 3 and the clamping member 12 on the first cross bar 2, and at the same time, the steel strand is fixed to the top of the U-shaped connector 3.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] like Figure 9 、 Figure 10 As shown, a photovoltaic flexible bracket includes the above-mentioned middle column, and the vertical support rod 1 is also fixedly connected with an ear plate 18. The adjacent vertical support rods 1 are reinforced and connected by a second cross rod 19 and an oblique connecting rod 20. The top of the vertical support rod 1 is provided with a load-bearing cable 25, which is specifically set as a steel wire rope.

[0048] In some optional embodiments, a photovoltaic assembly 22 is fixedly installed on the top of the load-bearing cable 25, and terminal columns 21 are provided at both ends of the load-bearing cable 25. The ends of the load-bearing cable 25 are anchored on the terminal columns 21, and the terminal columns 21 are fixedly connected to the ground piles 24 through the inclined cables 23.

[0049] By rotating the U-shaped mounting member 3 relative to the first cross bar 2, the movement of the load-bearing rope 25 made of steel strands can drive the U-shaped mounting member 3 to adaptively rotate relative to the first cross bar 2 during the tensioning process, so that after the steel strands are fixed on the U-shaped mounting member 3, the steel strands and the U-shaped mounting member 3 are in a parallel state, which can enable the load-bearing rope 25 to better adapt to rugged terrain conditions and follow the slope, avoiding the situation in the prior art where the load-bearing rope 25 is subjected to unbalanced force relative to the U-shaped mounting member 3 after tensioning is completed, thereby reducing the wear of the load-bearing rope 25.

[0050] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions only illustrate the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intermediate column, comprising a vertical support rod (1), a first cross bar (2), a U-shaped mounting member (3), and a first U-shaped bolt (4), wherein the first cross bar (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical support rod (1), and the first U-shaped bolt (4) is fixedly connected to the U-shaped mounting member (3) for mounting a steel strand, characterized in that: The U-shaped mounting member (3) is rotatably arranged relative to the first crossbar (2). Before the steel strands are tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member (3) is rotatably arranged at the left and right ends of the first crossbar (2). After the steel strands are tensioned, the U-shaped mounting member (3) is fixedly arranged at the left and right ends of the first crossbar (2).

2. The intermediate column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right ends of the first crossbar (2) are both rotatably connected to a rotating end (7), the rotating end (7) is configured as a ring structure, and the U-shaped mounting member (3) is fixedly connected to the rotating end (7).

3. The intermediate column according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the rotating end (7) close to the first crossbar (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting ring (9), and the rotating end (7) is rotatably connected to the first crossbar (2) via the connecting ring (9).

4. The intermediate column according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting ring (9) is provided with a first circular mounting hole (11), the left and right ends of the first cross bar (2) are both provided with first arc-shaped mounting holes (10), and the rotating end (7) is fixedly connected to the first cross bar (2) via a screw rod (8).

5. The intermediate column according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating end (7) and the first cross bar (2) are fixedly connected to a flange (15) at one end close to each other, and the rotating end (7) is fixedly connected to the first cross bar (2) via the flange (15).

6. The intermediate column according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flange (15) is symmetrically provided with a second circular mounting hole (16) and a second arc-shaped mounting hole (17).

7. The intermediate column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped mounting member (3) is rotatably connected to the first crossbar (2), and a clamping member (12) is connected below the U-shaped mounting member (3) via a second U-shaped bolt (14).

8. The intermediate column according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping piece (12) is configured to be U-shaped, a connecting plate (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the clamping piece (12), and the length of the second U-shaped bolt (14) is greater than the length of the first U-shaped bolt (4).

9. A photovoltaic flexible support, comprising the intermediate column according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The vertical support rods (1) are also fixedly connected with ear plates (18), and adjacent vertical support rods (1) are reinforced and connected via second cross rods (19) and oblique connecting rods (20). A load-bearing rope (25) is provided at the top of the vertical support rods (1).

10. The photovoltaic flexible bracket according to claim 9, characterized in that: A photovoltaic assembly (22) is fixedly installed on the top of the load-bearing cable (25), and terminal columns (21) are provided at both left and right ends of the load-bearing cable (25). The ends of the load-bearing cable (25) are anchored on the terminal columns (21), and the terminal columns (21) are fixedly connected to ground piles (24) through inclined cables (23).