External connection component and external connection installation assembly for installing solar panel functional device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an external connection component and an external connection installation assembly for installing a solar panel function device, and belongs to the technical field of solar panel accessories, the external connection component comprises a fixing block, a connecting plate, an installation plate and a jacking piece, the fixing block is provided with a clamping groove used for clamping a solar panel frame, and the connecting plate is provided with a clamping groove used for clamping the solar panel frame. The solar panel frame is fastened in the clamping groove through a jacking piece, the mounting plate is provided with a through hole used for inserting the rod body, the mounting plate is further provided with a mounting hole I penetrating through the through hole, and the fixing block and the mounting plate are fixedly connected through the connecting plate. The external component can be used for mounting and fixing functional devices configured on the solar panel, and is ingenious and simple in structure, wide in universality and convenient to popularize.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of solar panel accessories, and in particular relates to an external component and an external mounting assembly for mounting functional devices of a solar panel. Background Art

[0002] Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic panels, convert solar energy into electricity and are increasingly widely used. With the advancement of science and technology, existing solar panels are often equipped with functional devices to achieve functions beyond energy conversion, such as automatic cleaning or washing, lifting, and angle adjustment. These functional devices are generally installed using external components on the solar panel's mounting bracket or mounting frame.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent application number "201720848877.5" published on January 16, 2018 discloses a "solar panel cleaning device", which is provided with a cleaning mechanism for the solar panel. The cleaning mechanism needs to be installed by two side panels installed on the corresponding sides of the solar panel. Such external components are usually only suitable for specific models of solar panels and are only suitable for fixing the cleaning mechanism for cleaning solar panels, and are not very versatile.

[0004] With the continuous development of photovoltaic power generation technology, the situation of configuring solar panels with some functional devices is gradually increasing. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an external component with a more clever and simple structure, higher versatility, and easier to promote and use to meet the needs of the industry. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the problem in the prior art that functional devices configured on solar panels require specific auxiliary mounting mechanisms for installation and fixation, and solar panels of different models and specifications require specific external components, which increases the cost of configuring such functional devices and makes installation difficult and costly.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the technical solution of the present utility model is as follows:

[0007] An external component includes a fixing block, a connecting plate, a mounting plate and a tightening piece. The fixing block is provided with a slot for clamping a solar panel frame, and the solar panel frame is fastened in the slot by the tightening piece. The mounting plate is provided with a through hole for inserting a rod body, and the mounting plate is also provided with a mounting hole I passing through the through hole. The fixing block and the mounting plate are fixedly connected by a connecting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the tightening member includes a tightening bolt, a first screw hole is opened on the groove wall on one side of the slot, and the solar panel frame is tightened to the groove wall on the other side of the slot through the tightening bolt.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixed block includes a first block and a second block, one end of the first block and the second block are fixedly connected in an L-shape, and the first block and the second block are respectively provided with a first groove and a second groove, and the first groove and the second groove are connected to form a card slot for clamping the edge corners of the solar panel frame.

[0010] Furthermore, at least one first screw hole is provided on the same side groove wall of the first groove and the second groove.

[0011] An external mounting assembly for mounting functional devices of a solar panel comprises two external components as described above and a rod body for mounting the functional devices. The rod body is provided with a mounting hole II. The rod body and the mounting plate are mounted and fixed by means of bolts I and nuts passing through mounting holes I and II.

[0012] Furthermore, the bolt I is a stud bolt.

[0013] Furthermore, one end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed block; the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, the projections of the mounting plate in the length, width and thickness directions are all located outside the solar panel frame, and the mounting plate is located on the side close to the working surface of the solar panel.

[0014] Furthermore, the axial direction of the through hole is in the same direction as the length direction or the width direction of the solar panel frame.

[0015] Furthermore, a second screw hole for passing a screw is provided on the outer side wall of the fixing block, and the second screw hole is used for installing and fixing the functional component.

[0016] Furthermore, the fixing block includes a first block and a second block, one end of the first block and the second block are fixedly connected in an L-shape, and a first groove and a second groove are respectively provided on the first block and the second block, and the first groove and the second groove are connected to form a card slot for clamping the corners of the solar panel frame, and a second screw hole for passing a screw is also provided on the outer wall of the first block and / or the second block, and the second screw is used to install and fix the functional device.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] First, this utility model proposes an external component with a simple, ingenious structure and easy installation. This external component can be stably fixed to the solar panel frame through the slots on the fixing block and the use of a tightening member. The fixing block and mounting plate of the external component can be used to fix and install the functional components of the solar panel (such as the cleaning mechanism). This external component can be installed on solar panel frames of different thicknesses, thus having higher versatility.

[0019] 2. In the present invention, a preferred tightening member is proposed, including a tightening bolt. A first screw hole is opened on the groove wall on one side of the slot, so that the solar panel frame can be tightened to the groove wall on the other side of the slot through the tightening bolt.

[0020] 3. In the present invention, a preferred fixed block structure is proposed, including a first block and a second block, one end of the first block and the second block are fixedly connected in an L-shape, a first groove and a second groove are respectively provided on the first block and the second block, the first groove and the second groove are connected to form a card slot for clamping the corners of the solar panel frame, the first block and the second block can be an integrally formed structural member, or a fixed block formed by welding two separate parts. More preferably, at least one first screw hole is provided on the same side groove wall of the first groove and the second groove, so that the entire external component is stably fixed on the solar panel frame, ensuring that it can withstand the installation of other functional devices. All the first screw holes are designed on the same side, which can ensure the flatness of the solar panel frame and avoid damage to the solar panel frame due to installation and other operations.

[0021] Fourth, the present invention proposes an external mounting assembly for mounting functional components of a solar panel. This assembly, based on the aforementioned external components, comprises two external components as described above and a rod for mounting the functional components. The rods are provided with mounting holes II. The rods are secured to the mounting plate using bolts I and nuts that extend through mounting holes I and II. The rods are the primary structure for mounting the functional components. In practice, a fixing block and mounting plate can assist in mounting the functional components. The rods for mounting the functional components are inserted into through-holes in the mounting plate and secured with locking members (such as nuts or screws). In use, the rods can be cut on-site to the width or length of the solar panel frame and inserted into the through-holes. Before being secured by the locking members, the rods can slide within the through-holes, making installation more convenient and versatile. Once the locking members secure the rods in the through-holes, the rods connect to the mounting block to form a single unit, facilitating installation of the functional components.

[0022] 5. In the present invention, the bolt I is preferably a stud bolt, and the rod body and the mounting plate are fixed together by the stud bolt passing through the mounting hole I and the mounting hole II and the nuts at both ends.

[0023] 6. In the present invention, one end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block; the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting plate. The projections of the mounting plate in the length, width, and thickness directions are all located outside the solar panel frame. The mounting plate is located on the side close to the working surface of the solar panel, ensuring that it does not affect the normal operation of the solar panel while stably fixing other functional components. The axial direction of the through hole is preferably arranged in the same direction as the length or width direction of the solar panel frame.

[0024] 7. In the present invention, the outer wall of the fixing block further includes a second screw hole for inserting a screw, which is used to assist in installing and fixing the functional device. Preferably, the fixing block includes a first block and a second block, one end of which is fixedly connected in an L-shape, and the first block and the second block respectively include a first groove and a second groove, which communicate to form a slot for inserting the corner of the solar panel frame. The outer wall of the first block and / or the second block further includes a second screw hole for inserting a screw, which is used to install and fix the functional device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the external components in the utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the external component.

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The right side diagram of the external component.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of external components installed on the frame of the solar panel.

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of area A in .

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Another view of the structure shown.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a partial enlarged view of the rod body.

[0032] Among them, 100-fixed block, 101-slot, 102-second screw hole, 103-first screw hole, 110-first block, 111-first groove, 120-second block, 121-second groove, 200-tightening bolt, 300-mounting plate, 310-through hole, 320-mounting hole I, 400-connecting plate, 500-locking piece, 510-bolt I, 600-screw hole, 700-rod body, 710-mounting hole II, 800-solar panel, 900-nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] To make the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment is the most basic implementation method, an external component, belonging to the technical field of solar panel 800 accessories, including a fixing block 100, a connecting plate 400, a mounting plate 300 and a top fastener, reference Figure 1 、 4 The fixing block 100 is provided with a slot 101 for clamping the frame of the solar panel 800. The frame of the solar panel 800 is fastened in the slot 101 by a tightening member. The mounting plate 300 is provided with a through hole 310 for inserting the rod body 700. The mounting plate 300 is also provided with a mounting hole I 320 passing through the through hole 310. The fixing block 100 and the mounting plate 300 are fixedly connected by a connecting plate 400.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] This embodiment is a further optimization of embodiment 1, the difference being that the tightening member includes a tightening bolt 200, a first screw hole 103 is provided on the groove wall on one side of the slot 101, and the frame of the solar panel 800 is tightened to the groove wall on the other side of the slot 101 by the tightening bolt 200.

[0038] Example 3

[0039] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1-2 is that, Figure 1 The fixing block 100 includes a first block 110 and a second block 120. One end of the first block 110 and the second block 120 are fixedly connected in an L-shape. The first block 110 and the second block 120 are respectively provided with a first groove 111 and a second groove 121. The first groove 111 and the second groove 121 are connected to form a card slot 101 for clamping the edge corners of the frame of the solar panel 800.

[0040] Example 4

[0041] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1-3 is that, Figure 1 At least one first screw hole 103 is formed on the same side groove wall of the first groove 111 and the second groove 121 .

[0042] Example 5

[0043] To facilitate public understanding of the present solution, this embodiment takes the installation of a rectangular solar panel as an example, with external mounting components of the present solution installed above and below the solar panel, and further illustrates the present solution with reference to diagrams.

[0044] In this embodiment, the external installation component structure reference Figure 1-7 , belonging to the field of solar panel accessories technology, it is installed on the frame of the solar panel 800 and is used to install other functional components, such as the cleaning mechanism. The external component includes a fixing block 100, a tightening member, a mounting plate 300 and a locking member 500, wherein:

[0045] The fixing block 100 is provided with a card slot 101, which is used to clamp the frame of the solar panel 800. The tightening member is installed on the fixing block 100, and the tightening member is used to tighten the frame of the solar panel 800 in the card slot 101, thereby connecting the fixing block 100 to the solar frame. The mounting plate 300 is fixed to the above-mentioned fixing block 100 through the connecting plate 400. The mounting plate 300 is provided with a through hole 310, and the rod body 700 is inserted into the through hole 310, wherein the rod body 700 is the same as the installation functional component, and the locking member 500 is installed between the mounting plate 300 and the rod body 700 so as to lock the rod body 700 in the through hole 310.

[0046] When in use, the card slot 101 is engaged with the frame of the solar panel 800 and the tightening member is used to tighten the frame of the solar panel 800 in the card slot 101. In this way, the external component can be suitable for installation on the frames of solar panels 800 of different thicknesses. The rod body 700 for installing functional components is inserted into the through hole 310 on the mounting plate 300 and locked by the locking member 500. During actual installation, the rod body 700 can be cut on site according to the width or length of the frame of the solar panel 800, and the rod body 700 can be inserted into the through hole 310. Before the rod body 700 is locked by the locking member 500, it can slide in the through hole 310, which is more convenient for installation. When the locking member 500 locks the rod body 700 in the through hole 310, the rod body 700 is connected to the mounting block to form an integral structure for installing functional components.

[0047] With the above structure, since the external component can be installed on the frames of solar panels 800 of different thicknesses, and the rod body 700 can be slidably installed in the through hole 310, it has higher versatility.

[0048] Optionally, the locking member 500 includes a bolt I 510 and a nut 900. The bolt I 510 is preferably a stud bolt. A mounting hole II 710 is defined in the rod body 700, and a mounting hole I 320 is defined in the mounting plate 300, communicating with the through hole 310. The bolt I 510 passes through the mounting hole I 320 and the mounting hole II 710. Two nuts 900 are threaded onto the bolt I 510, one on each side of the mounting plate 300. The two nuts 900 press the mounting plate 300 from both sides, thereby locking the bolt I 510 to the mounting plate 300. In this embodiment, the mounting hole I 320 and the mounting hole II 710 are both radially disposed in the rod body 700. When the bolt I 510 is inserted into the mounting hole I 320 and the mounting hole II 710, the rod body 700 can be positioned.

[0049] During on-site assembly, mounting holes II 710 need to be drilled on the rod body 700. In this way, rod bodies 700 of different outer diameters can be installed in the through holes 310 of the mounting plate 300, as long as they can be inserted into the through holes 310 of the mounting plate 300, which is more versatile.

[0050] An optional implementation of this embodiment is as follows: the fixing block 100 is an L-shaped structure consisting of a first block 110 and a second block 120. The second block 120 is fixed to one end of the first block 110. The first block 110 and the second block 120 are respectively provided with a first groove 111 and a second groove 121. The first groove 111 and the second groove 121 are both located on the inner side of the L-shaped structure, and the first groove 111 and the second groove 121 are connected to form the above-mentioned slot 101. In this case, the slot 101 is used to clamp the corners of the solar panel 800 frame. In this way, on-site, each corner of the frame of each solar panel 800 is installed with an external component provided in this embodiment, and functional components are installed between multiple external components. The same rod 700 is inserted into the through-holes 310 of two adjacent external components, and the rod 700 is installed with functional components. Of course, the solar panel 800 in this embodiment is a rectangular panel, and the solar panel 800 frame is a rectangular frame with length, width, and thickness directions.

[0051] Of course, the fixing block 100 may also be a square block, with the clamping groove being provided on one side of the outer wall of the fixing block 100 . In this case, the clamping groove of the external component is used to clamp one side of the frame of the solar panel 800 .

[0052] Optionally, the aforementioned tightening member includes a tightening bolt 200. A first screw hole 103 is defined in one side wall of the slot 101. The tightening bolt 200 is screwed into the first screw hole 103. When tightened, the frame of the solar panel 800 is tightened against the other side wall of the slot 101 via the tightening bolt 200. Furthermore, there are two tightening bolts 200. A first screw hole 103 is defined in each side wall of the first groove 111 and the side wall of the second groove 121. The two tightening bolts 200 are screwed into the two first screw holes 103, respectively. In this way, the two tightening bolts 200 can more firmly connect the fixing block 100 and the frame of the solar panel 800, and facilitate assembly and disassembly.

[0053] An alternative implementation of this embodiment is as follows: one end of the connecting plate 400 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block 100, and the mounting plate 300 is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting plate 400. The projections of the mounting plate 300 in the length, width, and thickness directions are all located outside the frame of the solar panel 800, and the mounting plate 300 is located on the side closest to the working surface of the solar panel 800. Furthermore, the direction of the through hole 310 is the same as the length direction or width direction of the frame of the solar panel 800.

[0054] In this way, the connecting plate 400, the mounting plate 300 and the rod body 700 connected to the through hole 310 on the mounting plate 300 are all located outside the solar frame, so that the connecting plate 400, the mounting plate 300 and the rod body 700 will not block the sunlight shining on the working surface of the solar panel 800.

[0055] More preferably, the angle between the connecting plate 400 and the top surface of the fixed block 100 is 135°, the mounting block is located at one end of the connecting plate 400, and the other end of the connecting plate 400 is fixedly connected to the outer corner of the L-shaped structure composed of the first block 110 and the second block 120, and the connecting plate 400 bisects the outer angle of the L-shaped structure. It should be noted that the inner angle of the L-shaped structure is 90°, and the outer angle of the L-shaped structure is 270°.

[0056] In order to enable the external component to install more functional components, in this embodiment, a second screw hole 102 for passing a screw is further provided on the outer wall of the first block 110 and / or the second block 120, wherein the second screw hole 102 is used to install functional components, and the second screw hole 102 is located on the outside of the L-shaped structure.

[0057] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. An external component, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fixing block (100), a connecting plate (400), a mounting plate (300) and a tightening member, wherein the fixing block (100) is provided with a slot (101) for clamping the frame of the solar panel (800), the frame of the solar panel (800) is fastened in the slot (101) by the tightening member, the mounting plate (300) is provided with a through hole (310) for inserting the rod body (700), the mounting plate (300) is further provided with a mounting hole I (320) penetrating the through hole (310), and the fixing block (100) and the mounting plate (300) are fixedly connected via the connecting plate (400).

2. The external component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tightening member includes a tightening bolt (200), a first screw hole (103) is provided on a groove wall on one side of the slot (101), and the frame of the solar panel (800) is tightened to the groove wall on the other side of the slot (101) through the tightening bolt (200).

3. The external component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing block (100) comprises a first block (110) and a second block (120), one end of the first block (110) and the second block (120) being fixedly connected in an L-shape, a first groove (111) and a second groove (121) being respectively formed on the first block (110) and the second block (120), the first groove (111) and the second groove (121) being connected to form a clamping groove (101) for clamping the edge corner of the solar panel (800).

4. The external component according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least one first screw hole (103) is provided on the same side groove walls of the first groove (111) and the second groove (121).

5. An external mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel functional device, characterized by: The invention comprises two external components as claimed in claim 1 and a rod body (700) for mounting a functional device, wherein a mounting hole II (710) is provided on the rod body (700), and the rod body (700) and the mounting plate (300) are mounted and fixed together by means of a bolt I (510) and a nut (900) passing through the mounting hole I (320) and the mounting hole II (710).

6. The external mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel functional device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bolt I (510) is a stud bolt.

7. The external mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel functional device according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the connecting plate (400) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the fixing block (100); the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (300), the projections of the mounting plate (300) in the length direction, the width direction, and the thickness direction are all located outside the frame of the solar panel (800), and the mounting plate (300) is located on a side close to the working surface of the solar panel (800).

8. The external mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel functional device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The axial direction of the through hole (310) is in the same direction as the length direction or width direction of the frame of the solar panel (800).

9. The external mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel functional device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second screw hole (102) for passing a screw is also provided on the outer side wall of the fixing block (100), and the second screw hole (102) is used for installing and fixing a functional component.

10. The external mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel functional device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fixing block (100) comprises a first block (110) and a second block (120), one end of the first block (110) and the second block (120) are fixedly connected in an L-shape, a first groove (111) and a second groove (121) are respectively provided on the first block (110) and the second block (120), the first groove (111) and the second groove (121) are connected to form a card slot (101) for clamping the edge corner of the solar panel (800), and a second screw hole (102) for passing a screw is further provided on the outer side wall of the first block (110) and / or the second block (120), and the second screw is used to install and fix the functional device.

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