Flexible support and photovoltaic power generation device

Through the adjustment device of the flexible bracket, secondary angle and height adjustment of the photovoltaic panel can be achieved, which solves the problem of poor flexibility of traditional brackets, improves the efficiency and adaptability of photovoltaic power generation, and reduces the difficulty and cost of operation.

CN223391293UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26THREE GORGES GRP YUNNAN ENERGY INVESTMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422756914.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-12
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-12

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Technical Problem

Traditional photovoltaic brackets have poor flexibility and cannot flexibly adjust the angle and height of photovoltaic panels, which limits the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation and the ability to adapt to different application scenarios, and increases operational difficulty and cost.

Method used

A flexible bracket was designed, including supporting legs and an adjustment device. The worm gear drive and telescopic rod mechanism were used to flexibly adjust the angle and height of the photovoltaic panel in the width and length directions. Combined with the use of a motor and a telescopic rod, secondary adjustment of the photovoltaic panel was achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic power generation systems, reduces operation difficulty and cost, adapts to changes in sunlight and the needs of different application scenarios, and has a high degree of adjustability and flexibility.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible support and a photovoltaic power generation device. The flexible support comprises supporting legs and an adjusting device. Adjusting devices are arranged on the supporting legs; the adjusting device is used for being connected with a photovoltaic panel, and the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel in the width direction and the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel in the length direction are adjusted through the adjusting device. According to the flexible support and the photovoltaic power generation device, a worker can perform secondary height and angle adjustment on the photovoltaic panel fixed on the support through the adjusting device of the flexible support according to actual needs so as to adapt to the change of sunlight and meet the requirements of different application scenes, and the flexible support and the photovoltaic power generation device are simple in structure and convenient to use. The photovoltaic power generation system has high adjustability and flexibility, the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation system is improved, the difficulty and cost of personnel operation are reduced, and the application of the photovoltaic power generation technology is promoted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation devices, in particular to a flexible bracket and a photovoltaic power generation device. Background Art

[0002] With the growing global demand for renewable energy, photovoltaic power generation, as a representative of clean energy, has received widespread attention and application. Photovoltaic power generation can be installed on rooftops, on the ground, on water surfaces, or other suitable locations for power generation, supply, or energy storage. Photovoltaic power generation uses solar energy to directly convert light energy into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect. It primarily consists of three main components: solar panels (modules), a controller, and an inverter. Its core component is a photovoltaic cell (usually made of silicon). When light shines on a photovoltaic cell, the light energy stimulates the movement of electrons, generating an electric current.

[0003] Because photovoltaic modules are typically placed outdoors, brackets are typically used to secure the position of photovoltaic panels during operation. These brackets are used to support and secure the structure of the photovoltaic solar panels, ensuring they are at the optimal angle and position to receive sunlight. However, traditional photovoltaic brackets typically utilize fixed steel structures, which are less flexible. Once the photovoltaic panels are installed and secured to the brackets, the orientation angle and height of the panels are fixed, making them difficult to change and resulting in an extremely low error tolerance. This fixed bracket structure presents numerous inconveniences in practical applications: On the one hand, because the angle of incidence of sunlight varies with the season, time of day, and geographic location, the fixed brackets cannot be flexibly adjusted to change the orientation angle and height of the photovoltaic panels mounted thereon, thereby limiting the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation system under different conditions. On the other hand, for applications where the angle and height of the photovoltaic panels need to be frequently adjusted to adapt to special environments or for maintenance operations, traditional fixed brackets are particularly inconvenient, increasing the difficulty and cost of human operation.

[0004] In summary, existing photovoltaic brackets do not allow for secondary height and angle adjustments of the photovoltaic panels mounted on them to adapt to changes in sunlight and meet the needs of different application scenarios, resulting in numerous limitations and deficiencies. Therefore, a bracket structure that overcomes the shortcomings of traditional fixed photovoltaic brackets and offers a high degree of adjustability and flexibility is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flexible bracket and a photovoltaic power generation device to address the above-mentioned deficiencies, so that the staff can adjust the orientation angle and height of the photovoltaic panels fixed thereon by adjusting the bracket, and the device has high adjustability and flexibility.

[0006] A flexible bracket comprises a supporting leg and an adjusting device; the supporting leg is provided with an adjusting device; the adjusting device is used to be connected to a photovoltaic panel, and the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel in the width direction and the inclination angle in the length direction are adjusted by the adjusting device.

[0007] Furthermore, the adjustment device includes a first adjustment mechanism; the first adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a drive assembly; a first connecting block is provided on the support leg; the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively movably and pivotally connected to the first connecting block, and one end passes through the first connecting block to be connected to the drive assembly; a second connecting block is fixedly provided on the rotating shaft; the second connecting block is used to be fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a worm gear, a worm and a motor; a worm gear is provided on one end of the rotating shaft passing through the first connecting block; a worm gear engaged with the worm gear is provided below the worm gear; one end of the worm gear is connected to the output end of the motor.

[0009] Furthermore, the first connecting block is provided with a first shell on the side facing the worm gear; the first shell is used to wrap the worm gear and the worm; one end of the worm passes through the first shell and is connected to the output end of the motor; the motor is fixed on the outside of the first shell.

[0010] Furthermore, a second shell is hingedly connected to the side of the first shell facing the motor through a connecting component; the second shell is used to wrap the motor; and a heat dissipation net is provided on one side of the second shell.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a fixed block, a slider and a rotating block; a fixed block is provided on one side of the first shell; a slide rail is provided in the fixed block and passes through one end of the fixed block; a slider is provided in the slide rail; one end of the slider passes through one end of the fixed block and is connected to one end of the rotating block; the other end of the rotating block is fixed on the second shell; a locking piece is provided between the fixed block and the slider.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting assembly also includes a U-shaped limit block; a U-shaped limit block is provided at the connection between the slider and the rotating block on one side of the first shell; the U-shaped limit block limits the slider and the rotating block to move between the groove of the U-shaped limit block and the side wall of the first shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjustment device also includes a second adjustment mechanism; the second adjustment mechanism includes a U-shaped connector and a telescopic rod; the interior of the support leg is hollow, and the telescopic rod is movably connected inside; the top of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the U-shaped connector; the first connecting block is located in the groove of the U-shaped connector, and is movably and pivotally connected to the U-shaped connector.

[0014] Furthermore, a base is provided at the bottom of the support legs; and a reinforcement rod is provided between the support legs.

[0015] A photovoltaic power generation device comprises a photovoltaic panel and the above-mentioned flexible bracket; a heat insulation board is provided at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel; and the heat insulation board is fixed to the top of the second connecting block of the flexible bracket.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The utility model discloses a flexible bracket and photovoltaic power generation device, comprising support legs and an adjustment device; the support legs are provided with an adjustment device; the adjustment device is used to connect to a photovoltaic panel, and the adjustment device is used to adjust the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel in the width direction and the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel in the length direction. The utility model discloses a flexible bracket and photovoltaic power generation device, wherein a worker can adjust the height and angle of the photovoltaic panel fixed on the bracket by adjusting the adjustment device of the flexible bracket according to actual needs, so as to adapt to changes in sunlight and meet the requirements of different application scenarios. The flexible bracket and photovoltaic power generation device have a simple structure and are highly adjustable and flexible, which not only helps to improve the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation system, but also reduces the difficulty and cost of personnel operation, thereby promoting the application of photovoltaic power generation technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible bracket of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A in FIG. 1 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a cutaway view of the first and second shells;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second housing and the connecting assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the photovoltaic power generation device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the photovoltaic power generation device of the utility model from another perspective;

[0023] In the accompanying drawings: 1-support leg, 11-first connecting block, 2-first adjusting mechanism, 21-rotating shaft, 211-second connecting block, 22-drive assembly, 221-worm gear, 222-worm, 223-motor, 224-first shell, 225-second shell, 226-heat dissipation net, 23-connecting assembly, 231-fixed block, 232-slider, 233-rotating block, 234-U-shaped limit block, 235-locking member, 3-second adjusting mechanism, 31-U-shaped connecting member, 32-telescopic rod, 4-base, 5-reinforcement rod, 6-photovoltaic panel, 7-thermal insulation board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] See attached Figures 1 to 5 A flexible bracket includes a support leg 1 and an adjustment device. The support leg 1 is provided with an adjustment device, and a photovoltaic panel 6 can be fixed on the adjustment device. The adjustment device can then adjust the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the width direction and the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the length direction respectively, thereby adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed on the bracket. With the flexible bracket of the utility model, the staff can adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed on the bracket by the flexible bracket according to actual needs to adapt to the changes in sunlight and meet the needs of different application scenarios. It has a simple structure and is highly adjustable and flexible.

[0027] Specifically, the adjustment device includes a first adjustment mechanism 2 and a second adjustment mechanism 3. The first adjustment mechanism 2 can adjust the tilt angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed on the bracket in the width direction, and the second adjustment mechanism 3 can adjust the tilt angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed on the bracket in the length direction.

[0028] Specifically, the first adjustment mechanism 2 includes a rotating shaft 21 and a driving assembly 22. A first connecting block 11 is provided at the bottom of each of the two supporting legs 1. The rotating shaft 21 is arranged between the two supporting legs 1, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the two first connecting blocks 11. One end of the rotating shaft 21 passes through the corresponding first connecting block 11 and is connected to the driving assembly 22. The driving assembly 22 is used to drive the rotating shaft 21 to rotate. A second connecting block 211 is provided on the rotating shaft 21. Figure 1 As described above, two second connecting blocks 211 can be set, and the photovoltaic panel 6 can be fixed on the second connecting blocks 211. When the driving component 22 drives the rotating shaft 21 to rotate, the photovoltaic panel 6 is driven to rotate in the width direction through the second connecting block 211, thereby adjusting the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the width direction.

[0029] Specifically, the drive assembly 22 includes a worm gear 221, a worm 222, and a motor 223. One end of the rotating shaft 21 passes through the corresponding first connecting block 11, on which a worm gear 221 is provided. A worm 222 is provided below the worm gear 221 and meshes with the worm 222. A first housing 224 is provided on the side of the first connecting block 11 facing the worm gear 221 and worm 222. The first housing 224 encases the worm gear 221 and worm 222 to protect them. One end of the worm 222 passes through a side wall of the first housing 224 and is connected to the output end of the motor 223. The motor 223 is fixed to the corresponding outer wall of the first housing 224. When the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the width direction of the photovoltaic panel 6 needs to be adjusted, the motor 223 is started, the worm 222 drives the worm gear 221 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 21 rotates accordingly, and drives the photovoltaic panel 6 to rotate in the width direction through the second connecting block 211.

[0030] Specifically, the side of the first housing 224 facing the motor 223 is hingedly connected to a second housing 225 via a connecting assembly 23. The second housing 225 encases the motor 223 to provide protection. The second housing 225 can be opened or closed relative to the first housing 224 via the connecting assembly 23, thereby facilitating regular maintenance of the motor 223. A heat dissipation net 226 is provided on one side of the second housing 225 to prevent the first and second housings 224, 225, from overheating.

[0031] Specifically, the connecting assembly 23 includes a fixed block 231, a slider 232, a rotating block 233, and a U-shaped limit block 234. The fixed block 231 is fixed to the side of the first housing 224 adjacent to the motor 223. The fixed block 231 is a hollow structure with a slide rail formed inside, and one end passes through one end of the fixed block 231. The slider 232 passes through the fixed block 231 and is inserted into the fixed block 231. The slider 232 can slide within the slide rail. A locking member 235 is provided between the slider 232 and the fixed block 231. Multiple locking holes can be provided on the slider 232, and corresponding locking holes are also provided on the corresponding side walls of the first housing 224. The locking member 235 passes through the locking holes on the side walls of the first housing 224 and on the slider 232 to lock the relative position of the slider 232 on the fixed block 231. It should be understood that the fixed block 231 and the slider 232 can also be connected by an interference fit to adjust the position of the slider 232 relative to the fixed block 231. A rotating block 233 is hingedly connected to the other end of the slider 232. The rotating block 233 is fixed to the side wall of the corresponding second housing 225. The rotating block 233 can rotate relative to the slider 232 about the connecting axis, thereby driving the second housing 225 to rotate and exposing the motor 223. A U-shaped limit block 234 is also provided at the connection between the rotating block 233 and the slider 232. The two ends of the U-shaped limit block 234 are fixed to the first housing 224, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the rotating block 233 and ensuring that the second housing 225 rests on the first housing 224 when not open. When the second housing 225 needs to be opened to a large angle relative to the first housing 224, the second housing 225 can be opened by sliding the slider 232 outward and then rotating the rotating block 233.

[0032] Specifically, the second adjustment mechanism 3 includes a U-shaped connector 31 and a telescopic rod 32. The interior of the support leg 1 is hollow and is equipped with the telescopic rod 32. The telescopic rod 32 can be extended and shortened relative to the support leg 1. The telescopic rod 32 can be an electric telescopic rod 32. The U-shaped connector 31 is fixed to the top of the telescopic rod 32. The first connecting block 11 is located in the groove of the U-shaped connector 31, and the side wall is hinged to the inner side wall corresponding to the U-shaped connector 31. The first connecting block 11 can rotate relative to the U-shaped connector 31. When the telescopic rod 32 on one support leg 1 is extended and the telescopic rod 32 on the other support leg 1 is stationary, the end of the rotating shaft 21 corresponding to the extended telescopic rod 32 is raised. The rotating shaft 21 rotates about the connection between the first connecting block 11 and the stationary telescopic rod 32, thereby driving the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed to the second connecting block 211 to rotate in the longitudinal direction, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the width direction. It is understood that as long as the telescopic rods 32 at both ends are extended to different lengths, they can both drive the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed to the second connecting block 211 to rotate in the longitudinal direction. At the same time, the height of the photovoltaic panel 6 fixed to the second connecting block 211 relative to the bottom surface can be adjusted by extending and shortening the telescopic rods 32.

[0033] Specifically, a base 4 is provided at the bottom of the supporting leg 1 , and a reinforcing rod 5 is provided between the two supporting legs 1 to improve the stability of the entire flexible bracket.

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] See attached Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 A photovoltaic power generation device includes a photovoltaic panel 6 and a flexible bracket according to Example 1. The photovoltaic panel 6 is fixed to the top of the second connecting block 211 of the flexible bracket. When the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the width direction of the photovoltaic panel 6 needs to be adjusted, the motor 223 is started, and the worm gear 221 and the worm 222 drive the rotating shaft 21 to rotate. The photovoltaic panel 6 rotates in the width direction of the photovoltaic panel 6 along with the rotating shaft 21, thereby adjusting the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the width direction of the photovoltaic panel 6. When the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the length direction of the photovoltaic panel 6 needs to be adjusted, the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel 6 in the length direction of the photovoltaic panel 6 is adjusted by driving the telescopic rods 32 so that the two telescopic rods 32 extend to different lengths. In addition, the height of the photovoltaic panel 6 can also be adjusted by the extended lengths of the two telescopic rods 32. A heat insulation board 7 can also be provided at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel 6. The heat insulation board 7 is fixed to the top of the second connecting block 211 of the flexible bracket, and the photovoltaic panel 6 is fixed to the heat insulation board 7. The heat insulation board 7 can effectively prevent the heat generated by the photovoltaic panel 6 during the power generation process from being transferred to the second connecting block 211, thereby extending the service life of the flexible bracket. The utility model provides a flexible bracket and photovoltaic power generation device. Workers can perform secondary height and angle adjustments on the photovoltaic panels fixed on the bracket through the adjustment device of the flexible bracket according to actual needs, so as to adapt to changes in sunlight and meet the needs of different application scenarios. The utility model has a simple structure and is highly adjustable and flexible, which not only helps to improve the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation system, but also reduces the difficulty and cost of personnel operation, and promotes the application of photovoltaic power generation technology.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible bracket, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support leg (1) and an adjusting device; the support leg (1) is provided with the adjusting device; the adjusting device is used to connect with the photovoltaic panel (6), and the width direction tilt angle and the length direction tilt angle of the photovoltaic panel (6) are adjusted by the adjusting device; the adjusting device comprises a first adjusting mechanism (2); the first adjusting mechanism (2) comprises a rotating shaft (21) and a driving assembly (22); the support leg (1) is provided with a first connecting block (11); both ends of the rotating shaft (21) are movably and pivotally connected to the first connecting block (11), and one end passes through the first connecting block (11) and is connected to the driving assembly (22); a second connecting block (211) is fixedly provided on the rotating shaft (21); the second connecting block (211) is used to be fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel (6).

2. The flexible bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (22) comprises a worm wheel (221), a worm (222) and a motor (223); a worm wheel (221) is provided on one end of the rotating shaft (21) passing through the first connecting block (11); a worm (222) meshing with the worm wheel (221) is provided below the worm wheel (221); and one end of the worm (222) is connected to an output end of the motor (223).

3. The flexible bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first housing (224) is provided on the side of the first connecting block (11) facing the worm gear (221); the first housing (224) is used to enclose the worm gear (221) and the worm (222); one end of the worm (222) passes through the first housing (224) and is connected to the output end of the motor (223); the motor (223) is fixed on the outside of the first housing (224).

4. The flexible bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first shell (224) is hingedly connected to a second shell (225) on the side facing the motor (223) via a connecting assembly (23); the second shell (225) is used to wrap the motor (223); and a heat dissipation net (226) is provided on one side of the second shell (225).

5. The flexible bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (23) includes a fixed block (231), a slider (232) and a rotating block (233); a fixed block (231) is provided on one side of the first housing (224); a slide rail penetrating one end of the fixed block (231) is provided in the fixed block (231); a slider (232) is provided in the slide rail; one end of the slider (232) passes through one end of the fixed block (231) and is connected to one end of the rotating block (233); the other end of the rotating block (233) is fixed to the second housing (225); a locking member (235) is provided between the fixed block (231) and the slider (232).

6. The flexible bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (23) further comprises a U-shaped limit block (234); a U-shaped limit block (234) is provided on one side of the first shell (224) at a connection point corresponding to the slider (232) and the rotating block (233); the U-shaped limit block (234) limits the slider (232) and the rotating block (233) from moving between a groove of the U-shaped limit block (234) and a side wall of the first shell (224).

7. The flexible bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment device further comprises a second adjustment mechanism (3); the second adjustment mechanism (3) comprises a U-shaped connecting piece (31) and a telescopic rod (32); the interior of the support leg (1) is hollow, and the telescopic rod (32) is movably connected thereto; the top of the telescopic rod (32) is fixedly connected to the U-shaped connecting piece (31); the first connecting block (11) is located in a groove of the U-shaped connecting piece (31) and is movably and pivotally connected to the U-shaped connecting piece (31).

8. The flexible bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A base (4) is provided at the bottom of the support legs (1); and a reinforcement rod (5) is provided between the support legs (1).

9. A photovoltaic power generation device, characterized in that: It comprises a photovoltaic panel (6) and a flexible bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 8; a heat insulation board (7) is provided at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel (6); and the heat insulation board (7) is fixed to the top of the second connecting block (211) of the flexible bracket.