Multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic module

By designing a multi-function support frame for photovoltaic modules, and automatically cleaning pollutants on the surface of the photovoltaic panels with cleaning brushes and spray heads, the problem of photovoltaic conversion efficiency reduction caused by photovoltaic panel surface pollution is solved, and efficient cleaning and space utilization are improved.

CN223231116UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15CHINA WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER NO 9 ENG BUREAU CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422352286.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-26

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Technical Problem

Dust, bird droppings, leaves and other debris accumulate on the photovoltaic panels to block the sunlight, resulting in a decrease in the photoelectric conversion efficiency.

Method used

A multi-functional support frame for photovoltaic components is designed, including an adjustment mechanism and a support structure, and the surface of the photovoltaic panel is cleaned by cleaning brushes and sprayers, combining the water guide tank and water storage chamber to achieve automatic cleaning, and the cleaning brush is driven by a motor to move and spray cleaning water.

Benefits of technology

Effectively remove pollutants on the surface of photovoltaic panels, improve photoelectric conversion efficiency, reduce device costs, and improve space utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional support frame for a photovoltaic module, the support structure comprises a mounting plate, the front and back surfaces of the mounting plate are provided with chutes, the periphery of the bottom surface of the mounting plate is provided with fixing grooves, the whole mounting plate is obliquely arranged, and the top of the lower end of the mounting plate is fixedly provided with a limiting plate. A plurality of water guiding grooves are formed in the surface of the top of the limiting plate, a moving plate is jointly and slidably connected between the sliding grooves in the two sides, a cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the bottom face of the moving plate, a supporting rod is fixedly mounted on the side, away from the limiting plate, of the outer wall of the mounting plate, and a connecting pipe is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the upper end of the supporting rod; the side edge of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected with a plurality of sprayers, the mounting plate and the fixing groove are mounted with the photovoltaic panel, so that the angle of the photovoltaic panel is fixed, a moving plate with a cleaning brush is arranged above the mounting plate, and the cleaning brush can be driven to brush along the surface of the photovoltaic panel by starting a motor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panels, in particular to a multifunctional supporting frame for photovoltaic components. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic panels are devices that convert solar energy into electricity. They are primarily composed of photovoltaic cells. They absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity for various devices. PV panels typically consist of a glass panel, encapsulation material, a backsheet, and a frame. They are durable and waterproof, making them commonly used in solar power plants and on home rooftops.

[0003] Dirt on the surface of photovoltaic panels can significantly affect their power generation efficiency. Dust, bird droppings, leaves and other debris accumulated on photovoltaic panels will block sunlight, reduce light absorption, and lead to a decrease in photoelectric conversion efficiency. In addition, dirt can also cause the "hot spot effect" of photovoltaic panels, that is, partially blocked cells overheat, which may damage the cells and shorten the service life of the components. Therefore, a multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic components is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are as follows: Dust, bird droppings, leaves and other debris accumulate on photovoltaic panels, blocking sunlight and reducing light absorption, resulting in a decrease in photoelectric conversion efficiency.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules, comprising an adjustment mechanism, a support structure provided on one side of the adjustment mechanism, a first connecting mechanism provided on the sides of the adjustment mechanism and the support structure, and a second connecting mechanism provided on the side of the support structure;

[0007] Also includes:

[0008] The support structure includes a mounting plate, the front and back sides of the mounting plate are provided with slide grooves, the bottom surface of the mounting plate is provided with fixing grooves on all sides, the mounting plate is arranged obliquely as a whole, and a limit plate is fixedly installed on the top of the lower end of the mounting plate, and the top surface of the limit plate is provided with a plurality of water guide grooves, and one end of each of the water guide grooves extends to the edge of the limit plate;

[0009] Wherein, a movable plate is slidably connected between the slide grooves on both sides, and a cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate;

[0010] Among them, a support rod is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the mounting plate and located on the side away from the limit plate, the top of the support rod extends to the top of the mounting plate, and a connecting pipe is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the upper end of the support rod, and several nozzles are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting pipe, and each of the nozzles extends to the outside of the support rod.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: the supporting structure includes a base, one side of the top of the base is fixedly installed with the support rod, the other side of the top of the base is fixedly installed with the mounting plate, a filter plate is embedded and fixed on the top of the base and on one side close to the lower end of the mounting plate, a guide cavity is opened on the inner wall of the base and located below the filter plate, a water storage cavity is opened on the inner wall of the base and located below the guide cavity, and a drain pipe is fixedly installed on one end of the bottom side of the base.

[0012] As a further solution of the present invention: the adjustment mechanism includes a supporting foot, a guide frame is fixedly installed on the top of the supporting foot, the length direction of the guide frame is consistent with the length direction of the mounting plate, a guide rail is provided on the inner wall of the guide frame, a motor is fixedly installed on one end of the side of the guide frame, the output shaft of the motor extends to the inside of the guide frame and is fixedly connected to a screw rod, both ends of the screw rod are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame, a slider is provided with a threaded sleeve on the outer wall of the screw rod, and the side of the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail.

[0013] As a further solution of the present invention: two first connecting mechanisms are provided, and the first connecting mechanism includes a screw rod, the outer wall of the screw rod is threadedly connected to a nut rod, and the end of the screw rod is fixedly connected to a positioning shaft.

[0014] As a further solution of the present invention: an outer wall of one of the screw rods and one end thereof located away from the positioning axis is fixedly mounted to the slider, and an end of the other screw rod and one end thereof located away from the positioning axis is fixedly mounted to the side of the movable plate.

[0015] As a further solution of the present invention: the second connecting mechanism includes screw 2, the side of the screw 2 is fixedly connected to the movable plate, the outer wall of the screw 2 is threadedly connected to nut 2, a positioning hole is opened on the inner wall of the end of the screw 2, and the outer wall of the screw 2 is sleeved with a connecting sleeve.

[0016] As a further solution of the present invention: the inner side of the connecting sleeve is connected to the screw rod, and the inner wall of the positioning hole is plugged into the positioning shaft.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] (1) The utility model is installed with the photovoltaic panel through the mounting plate and the fixing groove, thereby fixing the angle of the photovoltaic panel. A movable plate with a cleaning brush is set above the mounting plate. After being connected to the adjustment mechanism, the motor is started to drive the cleaning brush to brush along the surface of the photovoltaic panel;

[0019] (2) The adjustment mechanism can be set in multiple groups so that multiple mounting plates are set on the same straight line, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the photovoltaic panels. The movable plates above each mounting plate are fixed to each other by the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism. Therefore, when the photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned, only a single motor is needed to control multiple cleaning brushes to work simultaneously, which effectively reduces the cost of the device and facilitates the layout of the space when the equipment is installed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic top view of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the middle guide frame;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the mounting plate in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the screw rod 2 in the present invention.

[0026] In the figure: 1. Adjustment mechanism; 101. Support foot; 102. Guide frame; 103. Guide rail; 104. Motor; 105. Screw; 106. Slider; 2. Support structure; 201. Base; 202. Filter plate; 203. Diversion chamber; 204. Water storage chamber; 205. Drain pipe; 206. Support rod; 207. Connecting pipe; 208. Sprinkler; 209. Mounting plate; 210. Slide; 211. Fixed groove; 212. Limiting plate; 213. Water guide groove; 214. Moving plate; 215. Cleaning brush; 3. First connecting mechanism; 301. Screw 1; 302. Nut 1; 303. Positioning shaft; 4. Second connecting mechanism; 401. Screw 2; 402. Positioning hole; 403. Nut 2; 404. Connecting sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic components includes an adjustment mechanism 1, a support structure 2 is provided on one side of the adjustment mechanism 1, a first connecting mechanism 3 is provided on the side of the adjustment mechanism 1 and the support structure 2, and a second connecting mechanism 4 is provided on the side of the support structure 2; the support structure 2 also includes: the support structure 2 includes a mounting plate 209, the front and back sides of the mounting plate 209 are provided with a slide groove 210, the bottom surface of the mounting plate 209 is provided with a fixing groove 211 around, the mounting plate 209 is arranged obliquely as a whole, and a limit plate 212 is fixedly installed on the top of the lower end of the mounting plate 209, and the top surface of the limit plate 212 is provided with a plurality of guide grooves. The water trough 213, one end of each water guide trough 213 extends to the edge of the limit plate 212; wherein, a movable plate 214 is slidably connected between the chutes 210 on both sides, and a cleaning brush 215 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate 214; wherein, a support rod 206 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the mounting plate 209 and located on the side away from the limit plate 212, and the top of the support rod 206 extends to the top of the mounting plate 209, and a connecting pipe 207 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the upper end of the support rod 206, and a plurality of nozzles 208 are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting pipe 207, and each nozzle 208 extends to the outside of the support rod 206, such as Figure 1 As shown, the limit plate 212 prevents the photovoltaic panel from slipping and falling when the photovoltaic panel is pre-installed on the mounting plate 209;

[0029] The support structure 2 includes a base 201, one side of the top of the base 201 is fixedly mounted to the support rod 206, and the other side of the top of the base 201 is fixedly mounted to the mounting plate 209. A filter plate 202 is embedded and fixed on one side of the top of the base 201 and close to the lower end of the mounting plate 209. A diversion cavity 203 is provided on the inner wall of the base 201 and below the filter plate 202. A water storage cavity 204 is provided on the inner wall of the base 201 and below the diversion cavity 203. A drain pipe 205 is fixedly mounted on one end of the bottom side of the base 201. Figure 4 As shown, the filter plate 202 intercepts impurities in the clean water, thereby facilitating subsequent treatment and reuse of the clean water;

[0030] The adjustment mechanism 1 includes a supporting foot 101, and a guide frame 102 is fixedly installed on the top of the supporting foot 101. The length direction of the guide frame 102 is consistent with the length direction of the mounting plate 209. A guide rail 103 is provided on the inner wall of the guide frame 102. A motor 104 is fixedly installed on one end of the side of the guide frame 102. The output shaft of the motor 104 extends to the inside of the guide frame 102 and is fixedly connected to a screw rod 105. Both ends of the screw rod 105 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame 102. A slider 106 is threadedly sleeved on the outer wall of the screw rod 105, and the side of the slider 106 is slidably connected to the guide rail 103.

[0031] There are two first connecting mechanisms 3, and the first connecting mechanism 3 includes a screw rod 301, the outer wall of the screw rod 301 is threadedly connected to a nut 302, the end of the screw rod 301 is fixedly connected to a positioning shaft 303, the outer wall of one screw rod 301 and the end away from the positioning shaft 303 are fixedly installed with the slider 106, and the end of the other screw rod 301 and the end away from the positioning shaft 303 are fixedly installed with the side of the movable plate 214. Figure 1 As shown, the first connecting mechanism 3 and the second connecting mechanism 4 are respectively installed on both sides of the movable plate 214, thereby facilitating the synchronous movement between the movable plates 214, and a first connecting mechanism 3 is separately installed on the side of the slider 106, thereby facilitating the synchronous movement between the slider 106 and the movable plate 214;

[0032] The second connecting mechanism 4 includes a second screw 401, the side of the second screw 401 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 214, the outer wall of the second screw 401 is threadedly connected to the second nut 403, the inner wall of the end of the second screw 401 is provided with a positioning hole 402, the outer wall of the second screw 401 is sleeved with a connecting sleeve 404, the inner side of the connecting sleeve 404 is sleeved with the first screw 301, and the inner wall of the positioning hole 402 is plugged into the positioning shaft 303. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 As shown, the first screw rod 301 and the second screw rod 401 are simultaneously connected by the connecting sleeve 404, so that the first connecting mechanism 3 and the second connecting mechanism 4 are fixed.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model:

[0034] The device is used to place the photovoltaic panel on the mounting plate 209 between the support rod 206 and the limit plate 212, and fix the photovoltaic panel with screws through the fixing slots 211. When installing multiple photovoltaic panels, ensure that each mounting plate 209 is in the same straight line, and fix the sides of the movable plate 214 through the first connecting mechanism 3 and the second connecting mechanism 4;

[0035] Secondly, the second connecting mechanism 4 on the side of the movable plate 214 at the outermost edge is fixed to the first connecting mechanism 3 on the side of the adjustment mechanism 1. When the motor 104 is started, the screw rod 105 is rotated to drive the slider 106 to move along the guide rail 103, thereby driving the movable plate 214 to move along the slide groove 210, and the cleaning brush 215 brushes along the surface of the photovoltaic panel;

[0036] Clean water delivery pipes are connected between adjacent connecting pipes 207, so that clean water is sprayed from the nozzle 208 to assist the cleaning brush 215 in cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The sewage slides down under gravity and gathers into the water guide trough 213, then falls and penetrates the filter plate 202, and is finally stored in the water storage chamber 204, and then discharged through the drain pipe 205;

[0037] When connecting the first connecting mechanism 3 and the second connecting mechanism 4, the positioning shaft 303 is inserted into the positioning hole 402, and then the nut 1 302 and the nut 2 403 are screwed so that the distance between the two gradually decreases, thereby driving the connecting sleeve 404 to be sleeved on the end of the screw 1 301, thereby completing the relative fixation of the screw 1 301 and the screw 2 401.

[0038] The above describes an embodiment of the present invention in detail. However, the above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be considered to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional support frame for a photovoltaic assembly, comprising an adjustment mechanism (1), a support structure (2) provided on one side of the adjustment mechanism (1), first connecting mechanisms (3) provided on the sides of both the adjustment mechanism (1) and the support structure (2), and a second connecting mechanism (4) provided on the side of the support structure (2); It is characterized in that Also includes: The support structure (2) includes a mounting plate (209), the front and back sides of the mounting plate (209) are provided with slide grooves (210), the bottom surface of the mounting plate (209) is provided with fixing grooves (211) on all sides, the mounting plate (209) is arranged obliquely as a whole, and a limiting plate (212) is fixedly installed on the top of the lower end of the mounting plate (209), and the top surface of the limiting plate (212) is provided with a plurality of water guide grooves (213), and one end of each of the water guide grooves (213) extends to the edge of the limiting plate (212); A movable plate (214) is slidably connected between the sliding grooves (210) on both sides, and a cleaning brush (215) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate (214); A support rod (206) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting plate (209) and located on a side away from the limiting plate (212), the top end of the support rod (206) extends above the mounting plate (209), and a connecting pipe (207) is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the upper end of the support rod (206), and a plurality of nozzles (208) are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting pipe (207), and each of the nozzles (208) extends to the outside of the support rod (206).

2. A multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support structure (2) comprises a base (201), one side of the top of the base (201) is fixedly mounted to a support rod (206), the other side of the top of the base (201) is fixedly mounted to a mounting plate (209), a filter plate (202) is embedded and fixed on one side of the top of the base (201) and close to the lower end of the mounting plate (209), a guide cavity (203) is provided on the inner wall of the base (201) and below the filter plate (202), a water storage cavity (204) is provided on the inner wall of the base (201) and below the guide cavity (203), and a drainage pipe (205) is fixedly mounted on one end of the bottom side of the base (201).

3. The multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (1) comprises a support foot (101), a guide frame (102) is fixedly mounted on the top of the support foot (101), the length direction of the guide frame (102) is consistent with the length direction of the mounting plate (209), a guide rail (103) is provided on the inner wall of the guide frame (102), a motor (104) is fixedly mounted on one end of the side of the guide frame (102), an output shaft of the motor (104) extends into the interior of the guide frame (102) and is fixedly connected to a screw rod (105), both ends of the screw rod (105) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame (102), a slider (106) is threadedly sleeved on the outer wall of the screw rod (105), and the side of the slider (106) is slidably connected to the guide rail (103).

4. A multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first connecting mechanisms (3) are provided in total, and the first connecting mechanism (3) comprises a screw rod (301), the outer wall of the screw rod (301) is threadedly connected to a nut (302), and the end of the screw rod (301) is fixedly connected to a positioning shaft (303).

5. The multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of one of the screw rods (301) and one end thereof which is away from the positioning shaft (303) is fixedly mounted to the slider (106), and the end of the other screw rod (301) and one end thereof which is away from the positioning shaft (303) is fixedly mounted to the side of the movable plate (214).

6. The multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting mechanism (4) includes a second screw (401), the side of the second screw (401) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (214), the outer wall of the second screw (401) is threadedly connected to a second nut (403), the inner wall of the end of the second screw (401) is provided with a positioning hole (402), and the outer wall of the second screw (401) is sleeved with a connecting sleeve (404).

7. The multifunctional support frame for photovoltaic modules according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner side of the connecting sleeve (404) is sleeve-connected with the screw rod (301), and the inner wall of the positioning hole (402) is plugged into the positioning shaft (303).