Photovoltaic module frame

By setting the first and second rubber strips in the photovoltaic module frame, prestressed support is formed, which solves the problem of glass shattering caused by direct contact between the frame and the photovoltaic panel, and achieves stable support and collision buffering of the module.

CN223364091UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19DAH SOLAR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422024979.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

In existing photovoltaic module frames, the frame and photovoltaic panel are relatively hard, and direct contact can easily cause the module glass to shatter.

Method used

A photovoltaic module frame is designed. By arranging a first rubber strip and a second rubber strip in a frame structure composed of a bottom frame and a side frame, the elasticity of the rubber strips is used to form prestressed support between the support frame, the side support part and the glass assembly, thereby buffering and isolating the collision between the frame structure and the glass assembly.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the glass components from being broken due to collision, enhances the overall stability of the structure, and reduces the component breakage during construction and installation.

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Abstract

The photovoltaic module frame comprises a bottom frame and a frame surrounding the periphery of the bottom frame so as to form a cavity for installing a glass assembly at an opening, a connecting frame is further arranged on the inner side of the bottom frame, a supporting frame connected with the frame is arranged above the connecting frame, a first glue overflowing groove for containing silica gel is formed in the side, close to the frame, of the supporting frame, and a second glue overflowing groove for containing silica gel is formed in the side, close to the frame, of the supporting frame. A boss for supporting a glass assembly is arranged on the side away from the short frame, a first adhesive tape mounting groove is formed in the boss, a first adhesive tape for supporting the bottom of the glass assembly in an adhesive mode is arranged in the first adhesive tape mounting groove, a side supporting part is formed in the portion, exceeding the height of the supporting frame, of the frame, and a second adhesive tape mounting groove is formed in the inner side of the side supporting part. And a second adhesive tape for adhering and supporting the side part of the glass assembly is arranged in the second adhesive tape mounting groove. Through the arrangement of the first adhesive tape and the second adhesive tape, the effects of buffering, isolating and slowing down collision between the frame structure and the glass assembly are achieved when the bottom frame, the side frame and the glass assembly make direct contact or collide with each other.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic production, and more specifically, to a photovoltaic component frame. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic modules are part of a solar power generation system. Individual solar cells cannot be used directly as a power source. To function as such, they must be connected in series and parallel and tightly packaged into modules. Solar cell modules are the core and most important component of a solar power generation system. Since photovoltaic panels cannot be used alone, they require a sturdy, aesthetically pleasing, and practical frame and glass assembly.

[0003] For example, in the Chinese patent document with publication number CN105703701B, the disclosed technical solution forms mounting grooves for photovoltaic panels between the vertical frame, top frame, and upper frame of the cavity. The photovoltaic panels are fixed by the vertical frame, top frame, and upper frame. Each frame is in direct contact with the photovoltaic panel. However, because the frame and glass are both relatively hard, while the glass is relatively weak, direct contact between the two can easily cause the module glass to break during installation and use. Therefore, a photovoltaic module frame is urgently needed that can prevent damage caused by the frame colliding with the photovoltaic panel. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a photovoltaic component frame, which solves the problem in the prior art that the frame and the photovoltaic panel are relatively hard and in direct contact, which easily causes the component glass to break during installation and use.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution provided by the present utility model is:

[0006] A photovoltaic module frame includes a bottom frame and a frame surrounding the circumference of the bottom frame to form a cavity for mounting a glass module at an opening. A connecting frame is also provided on the inner side of the bottom frame, and a supporting frame connected to the frame is provided above the connecting frame to form a mold cavity in the cavity. The supporting frame is provided with a first overflow glue groove for accommodating silicone on the side close to the frame, and a boss for supporting the glass module on the side away from the frame. A first glue strip mounting groove is provided on the boss, and a first glue strip is provided in the first glue strip mounting groove to adhere to the bottom of the supporting glass module. The portion of the frame that exceeds the height of the supporting frame forms a side support portion, and a second glue strip mounting groove is provided on the inner side of the side support portion, and a second glue strip is provided in the second glue strip mounting groove to adhere to the side of the supporting glass module.

[0007] Furthermore, the side support portion is inclined toward the glass assembly from the root formed at the connection between the support frame and the frame, the inner side of the end portion presses and fixes the side of the glass assembly, and the highest point of the top is not higher than the top plane of the glass assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the second adhesive strip has a different cross-sectional shape from the first adhesive strip. Preferably, the first adhesive strip has a circular cross-sectional shape, with its arc-shaped side surface contacting the bottom surface of the glass assembly. Preferably, the second adhesive strip has a rectangular cross-sectional shape, with its rectangular side surface contacting the sidewall of the glass assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the first rubber strip installation groove includes two opposite side portions, and the side portion close to the boss is higher than the other side portion.

[0010] Preferably, a second glue overflow groove is provided on the inner side of the side support portion around the second glue strip installation groove. Preferably, the first glue overflow groove includes a plurality of groove bodies arranged in sequence along the length direction of the support frame.

[0011] Furthermore, an arc-shaped transition groove is provided on the inner side of the connection between the support frame and the side support portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the junction of the bottom frame and the frame has an arc-shaped connecting portion, and the inner side of the frame has a reinforcing rib arranged in the cavity.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) The photovoltaic module frame of the present invention, through the arrangement of the first rubber strip and the second rubber strip, can play the role of buffering, isolating, and slowing down the collision between the frame structure and the glass assembly when the bottom frame, the frame and the glass assembly are in direct contact or collision, thereby effectively avoiding the glass assembly from being broken due to collision.

[0015] (2) The photovoltaic module frame of the present invention can better and more stably support the glass module by setting the inclined side support part. The highest point of the top is lower than the top plane of the glass module, or is flush with the top plane of the glass module, which can also enhance the integrity of the structure and avoid dust accumulation at the contact point between the frame and the glass module.

[0016] (3) The utility model provides a photovoltaic module frame, wherein the support frame and the side support portion are respectively provided with a first rubber strip and a second rubber strip having different cross sections. By utilizing the elasticity thereof, an effective prestressed support can be formed between the support frame, the side support portion and the glass module, and the module will not break during transportation and installation, thereby reducing the phenomenon of module breakage during construction and installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the photovoltaic module frame.

[0018] Description of labels:

[0019] 1. Bottom frame; 2. Frame; 3. Cavity; 4. Glass assembly; 5. Connecting frame; 6. Support frame; 7. First glue overflow groove; 8. Boss; 9. First glue strip installation groove; 10. First glue strip; 11. Side support part; 12. Second glue strip installation groove; 13. Second glue strip; 14. Arc-shaped transition groove; 15. Connecting part; 16. Reinforcement rib; 17. Cavity; 18. Second glue overflow groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to further understand the content of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a photovoltaic module frame, including a bottom frame 1 and a frame 2 surrounding the bottom frame 1 to form a cavity 3 for mounting a glass assembly 4 at the opening. A connecting frame 5 is also provided on the inner side of the bottom frame 1, and a support frame 6 connected to the frame 2 is provided above the connecting frame 5 to form a cavity 17 in the cavity 3. The connecting frame 5 and the bottom frame 1 can be provided in an integral molding manner or connected by a fixed connection method such as screw connection. Similarly, the bottom frame 1 and the frame 2, the frame 2 and the support frame 6, and the support frame 6 and the connecting frame 5 can be connected in a similar manner. In addition, in a possible embodiment, the bottom frame 1, the frame 2, the connecting frame 5, and the support frame 6 can all be made of aluminum alloy or polyurethane composite material or steel structure material with an anodized surface.

[0022] When transporting the assembly, the conventional assembly frame structure is in direct contact with the glass assembly 4, and the two are prone to squeezing or collision, which may cause the glass assembly 4 to break. For this reason, in this embodiment, a rubber strip is provided between the glass assembly 4 and the frame to act as a buffer. Specifically, the support frame 6 is provided with a first overflow glue groove 7 for accommodating silicone on the side close to the frame 2, and a boss 8 for supporting the glass assembly 4 is provided on the side away from the short frame 2. The boss 8 is provided with a first rubber strip mounting groove 9, and a first rubber strip 10 is provided in the first rubber strip mounting groove 9 to adhere to and support the bottom of the glass assembly 4. The portion of the frame 2 that exceeds the height of the support frame 6 forms a side support portion 11, and a second rubber strip mounting groove 12 is provided inside the side support portion 11. The second rubber strip mounting groove 12 is provided with a second rubber strip 13 to adhere to and support the side of the glass assembly 4. Specifically, the second rubber strip 13 and the first rubber strip 10 have different cross-sectional shapes. Specifically, the first rubber strip 10 has a circular cross-section, with its arc-shaped side contacting the bottom surface of the glass assembly 4; the second rubber strip 13 has a rectangular cross-section, with its rectangular side contacting the sidewall of the glass assembly 4. The elasticity of the first and second rubber strips 10, 13 creates effective prestressed support between the support frame 6, the side support portion 11, and the glass assembly 4, preventing breakage during assembly handling and installation, thereby reducing the risk of component breakage during construction and installation.

[0023] In this embodiment, by providing the first adhesive strip 10 and the second adhesive strip 13, when the glass assembly 4 is supported by the frame structure composed of the bottom frame 1 and the frame 2, the bottom frame 1, the frame 2 and the glass assembly 4 can play a role in buffering, isolating, and slowing down the collision between the frame structure and the glass assembly 4 when the bottom frame 1, the frame 2 and the glass assembly 4 are in direct contact or collision, thereby effectively preventing the glass assembly 4 from being broken due to collision.

[0024] In one possible embodiment, the side support portion 11 is inclined from the root formed at the connection between the support frame 6 and the frame 2 toward the glass assembly 4, with the inner side of its end pressing and fixing the side surface of the glass assembly 4, and the highest point of its top is no higher than the top plane of the glass assembly 4. Specifically, the highest point of the top of the side support portion 11 can be lower than the top plane of the glass assembly 4, or flush with the top plane of the glass assembly 4, thereby avoiding dead angles. This can enhance the overall stability of the structure and prevent dust accumulation at the contact point between the frame 2 and the glass assembly 4.

[0025] In a possible embodiment, the first rubber strip installation groove 9 includes two opposite side portions, and the side portion close to the boss 8 is higher than the other side portion.

[0026] Furthermore, a first glue overflow groove 7 is provided on one side of the support frame 6 near the lower side. Specifically, the first glue overflow groove 7 comprises a plurality of grooves arranged in sequence along the length of the support frame 6. In one possible embodiment, an arcuate transition groove 14 is provided on the inner side of the connection between the support frame 6 and the frame 2, which can also be used to drain glue.

[0027] In another possible embodiment, a second glue overflow groove 18 is provided on the inner side of the side support portion 11 around the second glue strip installation groove 12. Specifically, the second glue strip installation groove 12 is formed by a convex portion located on the inner side surface of the side support portion 11, and a groove structure with a glue overflow function is formed between the convex portion and the inner side surface of the side support portion 11.

[0028] Furthermore, the junction of the bottom frame 1 and the frame 2 has an arc-shaped connecting portion 15 for easy transportation, and the inner side of the frame 2 has a reinforcing rib 16 arranged in the cavity 17 to enhance the stability of the overall structure.

[0029] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for understanding and reading by those familiar with this technology. They are not used to limit the conditions for implementation of the present invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present utility model without affecting the efficacy and purpose of the present invention. At the same time, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and "middle" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of implementation. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be regarded as the scope of implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, for the purposes of describing the embodiments of the present application herein.

[0031] The terms "installed," "disposed," "equipped with," and "connected" as used herein should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral structures; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The above is a schematic description of the present invention and its embodiments, which is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by this and, without departing from the inventive purpose of the present invention, designs a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without inventiveness, they shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module frame, comprising a bottom frame (1) and a frame (2) surrounding the bottom frame (1) to form a cavity (3) for mounting a glass assembly (4) at an opening, a connecting frame (5) being further provided on the inner side of the bottom frame (1), a supporting frame (6) connected to the frame (2) being provided above the connecting frame (5) to form a mold cavity (17) in the cavity (3), characterized in that: The support frame (6) is provided with a first overflow glue groove (7) for accommodating silica gel on the side close to the frame (2), and a boss (8) for supporting the glass assembly (4) is provided on the side away from the frame (2), and a first glue strip installation groove (9) is provided on the boss (8), and a first glue strip (10) for adhering to the bottom of the supporting glass assembly (4) is provided in the first glue strip installation groove (9), and a side support portion (11) is formed by a portion of the frame (2) that exceeds the height of the support frame (6), and a second glue strip installation groove (12) is provided inside the side support portion (11), and a second glue strip (13) for adhering to the side of the supporting glass assembly (4) is provided in the second glue strip installation groove (12).

2. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side support portion (11) is inclined toward the glass assembly (4) from the root formed at the connection between the support frame (6) and the frame (2), and the inner side of its end presses and fixes the side of the glass assembly (4), and the highest point of its top is not higher than the top plane of the glass assembly (4).

3. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second rubber strip (13) and the first rubber strip (10) have different cross-sectional shapes.

4. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the first adhesive strip (10) is circular, and its arc side surface contacts the bottom surface of the glass assembly (4).

5. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the second adhesive strip (13) is rectangular, and the rectangular side surface thereof contacts the side wall of the glass assembly (4).

6. The photovoltaic module frame according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first rubber strip installation groove (9) comprises two opposite side portions, and the side portion close to the boss (8) is higher than the other side portion.

7. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second glue overflow groove (18) is provided on the inner side of the side support portion (11) around the second glue strip installation groove (12).

8. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first glue overflow groove (7) comprises a plurality of groove bodies arranged in sequence along the length direction of the support frame (6).

9. The photovoltaic module frame according to claim 8, characterized in that: An arc-shaped transition groove (14) is provided on the inner side of the connection between the support frame (6) and the side support portion (11).

10. The photovoltaic module frame according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The junction of the bottom frame (1) and the frame (2) is provided with an arc-shaped connecting portion (15), and the inner side of the frame (2) is provided with a reinforcing rib (16) arranged in a cavity (17).

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