Photovoltaic sunshade

Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic sunshade. The photovoltaic sunshade comprises a photovoltaic assembly and a frame structure. The frame structure comprises a plurality of frame assemblies and a plurality of stand column assemblies, the photovoltaic assemblies are detachably placed in the frame assemblies, the upper end of each stand column assembly is used for connecting two adjacent frame assemblies, the lower end of each stand column assembly is provided with a grounding piece, the grounding pieces are electrically connected with the stand column assemblies, and the grounding pieces are used for grounding. A reliable lightning protection structure is added to the photovoltaic sunshade, and the photovoltaic sunshade can be prevented from being damaged by lightning stroke.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic awning. Background Art

[0002] As the development and utilization of green energy gain increasing attention, the development of solar energy technology, represented by the photovoltaic industry, is accelerating. Currently, photovoltaic equipment is typically installed in relatively open areas such as on the ground or on rooftops. However, during thunderstorms, these areas are often struck by lightning. Therefore, it is imperative to incorporate reliable lightning protection structures on photovoltaic equipment to prevent damage from lightning strikes. Utility Model Content

[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides a photovoltaic awning.

[0004] The photovoltaic awning of the present embodiment includes photovoltaic modules and a frame structure. The frame structure includes multiple frame assemblies and multiple column assemblies. The photovoltaic modules are detachably placed in the frame assemblies. The upper end of each column assembly is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies. The lower end of each column assembly is provided with a grounding member electrically connected to the column assembly and used for grounding.

[0005] In some embodiments, the column assembly includes a column and a base plate connected to the lower end of the column. The base plate is used to connect to the ground, and one end of the grounding member is connected to the base plate and the other end is inserted into the ground.

[0006] In some embodiments, the grounding member includes a screw and a wire, wherein the screw is mounted on the base plate and extends into the ground, and the wire is connected to the screw and buried underground.

[0007] In some embodiments, the column assembly further includes an adapter mounted on the upper end of the column, connecting two adjacent frame assemblies via the adapter, so that the plurality of frame assemblies enclose a first space. The photovoltaic awning further includes a crossbeam assembly. Opposite ends of the crossbeam assembly are connected to two opposing frame assemblies, dividing the first space into a plurality of second spaces, wherein the photovoltaic assemblies are mounted in the second spaces.

[0008] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly includes a photovoltaic component. The photovoltaic component includes a photovoltaic panel and a connector extending from the photovoltaic panel. The connectors of all photovoltaic assemblies within the same second space extend toward the same crossbeam assembly or the same frame assembly and are electrically connected via an electrical connection assembly. The electrical connection assembly passes from the second space into the cavity of the frame assembly connected to either end of the crossbeam assembly and extends to the cavity of the column assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments, the drainage assembly further includes a second flow guide. The second flow guide is connected to and communicates with the flow connection pieces of at least two adjacent frame assemblies, or the second flow guide is connected to and communicates with the flow connection pieces of at least one adjacent frame assembly and the current-carrying piece of the beam assembly, and the cavity of at least one column of the column assembly is used to pass through an electrical connection assembly, and the flow connection pieces of the two frame assemblies connected to the column assembly for passing the electrical connection assembly are communicated through the second flow guide.

[0010] In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a frame. The frame includes a frame body and a flow connection piece connected to the frame body. The photovoltaic awning also includes a drainage assembly. The drainage assembly includes a flow connection piece and a first flow guide piece. The first flow guide piece is used to connect and connect the flow connection pieces of at least two adjacent frame assemblies. The first flow guide piece is connected to the opening at the upper end of the column. The side wall at the lower end of the column is provided with a drainage hole. The flow connection piece is used to receive the fluid and guide the fluid to flow to the first flow guide piece. The first flow guide piece is used to guide the inflowing fluid to the cavity of the column. The drainage hole is used to discharge the fluid in the cavity of the column.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first flow guide comprises a connecting plate, a first sealing plate, and a second sealing plate. The connecting plate is provided with a through hole and is used to connect the flow connection pieces of two adjacent frame assemblies, and the through hole is used to communicate with the cavity of the column. The first sealing plate is disposed on the connecting plate and is used to connect to the frame bodies of two adjacent frame assemblies to seal the gap between the frame bodies of the two adjacent frame assemblies. The second sealing plate is disposed on the connecting plate and is used to connect to the flow connection pieces of two adjacent frame assemblies to seal the gap between the two adjacent flow connection pieces.

[0012] In some embodiments, the flow connection member includes a flow connection plate and a flow baffle. The flow connection plate is arranged on the inner side wall of the frame body. The flow baffle is arranged at one end of the flow connection plate away from the frame body. The flow connection plate, the inner side wall of the frame body and the flow baffle together form a flow connection groove for receiving fluid. The two flow baffles of the flow connection members of two adjacent frame assemblies abut against each other. The connecting plate is used to connect the flow connection plates of the two adjacent flow connection members. The second sealing plate is used to connect to the flow baffles of the two adjacent flow connection members to seal the gap between the two adjacent flow baffles.

[0013] In some embodiments, the flow connection members of all two adjacent frame assemblies are connected and communicated through the first flow guide member to form a main drainage path. Alternatively, the drainage assembly further includes a second flow guide member. The second flow guide member is connected and communicated with the flow connection members of at least one adjacent frame assembly, and the second flow guide member is not connected to the opening at the upper end of the corresponding column. The flow connection member, the second flow guide member, and the first flow guide member together form the main drainage path.

[0014] The photovoltaic awning of the embodiment of the present application includes a photovoltaic module and a frame structure. The frame structure includes a plurality of frame assemblies and a plurality of column assemblies. The frame assemblies are used to place the photovoltaic modules. The frame assemblies can provide sufficient support for the photovoltaic modules to ensure that the photovoltaic modules can operate normally and ensure that the lightning current on the photovoltaic modules can be conducted to the frame assemblies. The upper end of each column assembly is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies, and the lower end is provided with a grounding member, and the grounding member is electrically connected to the column assembly. The lightning current on the frame assembly can be conducted to the grounding member through the column assembly, and then conducted to the ground by the grounding member used for grounding. The present application adds a reliable lightning protection structure to the photovoltaic awning, which can prevent the photovoltaic awning from being damaged by lightning strikes.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a photovoltaic sunshade in some embodiments of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a grounding member of a photovoltaic awning according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a column assembly of a photovoltaic awning according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a photovoltaic component of a photovoltaic awning according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a drainage assembly of a photovoltaic awning according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage component structure of the photovoltaic awning in other embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Description of main component symbols:

[0024] Photovoltaic sunshade 1000; frame structure 100; frame assembly 10; frame 11; frame body 111; cavity 1111; first space 110; second space 120;

[0025] Crossbeam assembly 20; crossbeam 21; current-carrying member 215;

[0026] Column assembly 30; drainage hole 3031; column 31; cavity 305; bottom plate 32; adapter 33; grounding member 34; screw 341; wire 342;

[0027] Drain assembly 50; flow connection member 51; flow connection plate 511; baffle 513; flow connection groove 515; main flow path 517; first flow guide 53; connecting plate 531; through hole 5311; first sealing plate 533; second sealing plate 535; second flow guide 55;

[0028] Photovoltaic assembly 200; photovoltaic frame 210; photovoltaic component 230; photovoltaic panel 2301; connector 2305;

[0029] Electrical connection assembly 400 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "up", "down", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0035] As the development and utilization of green energy are increasingly valued, the development speed of the field of solar energy utilization technology represented by the photovoltaic industry is accelerating. At present, the use places of photovoltaic equipment are usually located in relatively open places such as the ground or roof. However, in thunderstorm weather, the open ground and roof are often struck by lightning. Therefore, it is urgent to add a reliable lightning protection structure to the photovoltaic equipment to avoid damage to the photovoltaic equipment due to lightning strikes. Therefore, how to solve the problem that photovoltaic equipment is easily damaged by lightning due to the lack of a reliable lightning protection structure on the photovoltaic equipment has become a difficult problem that those skilled in the art urgently need to solve. In order to solve these problems, the present application provides a photovoltaic awning (such as Figure 1 shown).

[0036] See also Figure 1 The photovoltaic awning 1000 of the embodiment of the present application includes a photovoltaic module 200 and a frame structure 100. The frame structure 100 includes a plurality of frame assemblies 10 and a plurality of column assemblies 30. The photovoltaic module 200 is detachably placed in the frame assemblies 10. The upper end of each column assembly 30 is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies 10, and the lower end is provided with a grounding member 34. The grounding member 34 is electrically connected to the column assembly 30 and is used for grounding.

[0037] The photovoltaic awning 1000 is a building structure that combines photovoltaic power generation technology with sunshade functionality and can be used in locations such as residences, commercial buildings, and parking lots. The photovoltaic awning 1000 converts solar energy into electricity while also providing shade and protection for users. The photovoltaic awning 1000 can be built independently or integrated with various structures, such as on open-air balconies, rooftops, courtyards, or garages. In this application, the photovoltaic awning 1000 includes a photovoltaic module 200 and a frame structure 100. The photovoltaic module 200 effectively collects solar energy and converts it into electricity, which is then supplied to adjacent buildings or fed back into a connected power grid. The photovoltaic module 200 can be electrically connected to an external energy storage device, which stores the electricity generated by the photovoltaic module 200 and can power loads such as household appliances and portable devices. The electrical connection between the energy storage device and the photovoltaic module 200 can be achieved directly via cables or through an intermediate device such as a junction box or busbar. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the energy storage module can be a lithium-ion battery, a lead-acid battery, or another type of rechargeable battery. At the same time, due to the large area of ​​photovoltaic modules 200, photovoltaic awning 1000 can also provide users with convenient shade and cooling, thereby reducing cooling requirements and improving the comfort of the living or working environment. Frame structure 100 can enhance the structural strength of the entire photovoltaic awning 1000. Frame structure 100 is made of metal materials, including but not limited to aluminum, iron, steel, or aluminum alloys. When photovoltaic modules 200 are struck by lightning, the lightning current can be conducted to the metal frame structure 100.

[0038] Specifically, the frame structure 100 of the photovoltaic awning 1000 includes multiple frame assemblies 10 and multiple column assemblies 30. The frame assemblies 10 primarily support the upper structure of the photovoltaic awning 1000 and ensure its stability and durability. The frame assemblies 10 are structures within the frame structure 100 that enclose and secure the photovoltaic assemblies 200. The perimeter of the photovoltaic assemblies 200 can be connected to the frame assemblies 10, ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic assemblies 200 within the frame structure 100. The frame assemblies 10 can be made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials, such as aluminum alloy, to meet the requirements of long-term outdoor use of the frame structure 100. The column assemblies 30 are structures that secure and support the entire frame structure 100. The number of column assemblies 30 can be four, six, or eight. If there are four column assemblies 30, they are positioned at the four corners of the frame assembly 10, providing stable support for the frame assembly 10. The column assembly 30 can be made of metal materials such as steel and aluminum alloy, so as to ensure that the column assembly 30 has sufficient bearing capacity and stability, and at the same time ensure that the lightning current on the frame assembly 10 can be conducted to the column assembly 30.

[0039] Specifically, the lower end of the column assembly 30 is also provided with a grounding member 34 electrically connected to the column assembly 30. The lightning current conducted to the column assembly 30 can be conducted to the grounding member 34 at the lower end of the column assembly 30. Since the grounding member 34 is in contact with the ground, the lightning current will eventually be conducted to the ground through the grounding member 34, thereby avoiding excessive accumulation of lightning current on the photovoltaic awning 1000 and avoiding damage to the various components of the photovoltaic awning 1000.

[0040] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 The column assembly 30 includes a column 31 and a bottom plate 32 connected to the lower end of the column 31. The bottom plate 32 is used to be connected to the ground, and one end of the grounding member 34 is connected to the bottom plate 32, and the other end penetrates into the ground.

[0041] Specifically, the column 31 is a structure that plays a supporting role in the column assembly 30. The cross-sectional dimension of the bottom plate 32 is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the column 31. Compared with the structure in which the column 31 is directly connected to the surface to be fixed, the contact area between the column assembly 20 and the surface to be fixed is larger, thereby improving the stability of the frame structure 100 when installed on the surface to be fixed. In one example, the bottom plate 32 can be combined with the surface to be fixed in a detachable connection method or a non-detachable connection method. In another example, the bottom plate 32 may not be connected to the surface to be fixed. In this case, the bottom plate 32 is only supported on the surface to be fixed.

[0042] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The grounding member 34 includes a screw 341 and a wire 342. The screw 341 is mounted on the base plate 32 and extends into the ground. The wire 342 is connected to the screw 341 and buried underground.

[0043] Specifically, the screw 341, which is mounted on the base plate 32 and extends into the ground, can conduct the lightning current on the grounding member 34 to the ground. Because the grounding effect of the grounding member 34 is related to the equivalent resistance of the grounded end, while the volume of the portion of the grounding member 34 that penetrates the ground remains unchanged, the equivalent resistance of the grounded end of the grounding member 34 varies under different soil environments, i.e., the grounding effect of the grounding member 34 varies. Therefore, the end of the screw 341 in this application that penetrates into the ground is also connected to a wire 342. The length of the wire 342 can be determined according to different soil environments to achieve the best lightning protection effect for the entire grounding member 34.

[0044] In certain embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3The column assembly 30 further includes an adapter 33 mounted on the upper end of the column 31. Adjacent frame assemblies 10 are connected via the adapter 33, so that the plurality of frame assemblies 10 surround a first space 110. The photovoltaic awning 1000 further includes a crossbeam assembly 20. The opposite ends of the crossbeam assembly 20 are connected to the two opposing frame assemblies 10, dividing the first space 110 into a plurality of second spaces 120. The photovoltaic assemblies 200 are mounted in the second spaces 120.

[0045] It is understood that two adjacent frame assemblies 10 and adapters 33 are connected together using a non-detachable connection method, thereby improving the connection strength between the frame assemblies 10 and the adapter 33 and improving the stability of the frame structure 100. Among them, the non-detachable connection method includes but is not limited to welding or bonding. Alternatively, two adjacent frame assemblies 10 and adapters 33 can also be connected together using a detachable connection method, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the frame assemblies 10 and the adapter 33. Among them, the detachable connection method includes but is not limited to bolt connection or snap connection.

[0046] Specifically, the crossbeam assembly 20 is a structure used to strengthen and support the frame structure 100. The crossbeam assembly 20 forms a stable support structure by connecting two opposite frame assemblies 10, which is conducive to more stable installation of the photovoltaic components 200. Specifically, the crossbeam assembly 20 can divide the first space 110 into multiple second spaces 120, so that the photovoltaic components 200 can be independently installed and supported in the second spaces 120, thereby not only improving the stability of the photovoltaic awning 1000, but also more effectively utilizing the overall space enclosed by the frame assembly 10 (i.e., the first space 110), maximizing the number of photovoltaic components 200 installed, and improving the power generation capacity of the photovoltaic awning 1000.

[0047] In certain embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The photovoltaic assembly 200 includes a photovoltaic element 230. The photovoltaic element 230 includes a photovoltaic panel 2301 and a connector 2305 extending from the photovoltaic panel 2301. The connectors 2305 of all photovoltaic assemblies 200 within the same second space 120 extend toward the same crossbeam assembly 20 or the same frame assembly 10 and are electrically connected via the electrical connection assembly 400. The electrical connection assembly 400 passes from the second space 120 into the cavity 1111 of the frame assembly 10 connected to either end of the crossbeam assembly 20 and extends to the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30.

[0048] Specifically, the electrical connection assembly 400 can transfer electrical energy to an external device, which can be an energy storage device capable of storing electrical energy. For the same second space 108, the joint 2305 extends toward the same beam assembly 20 or the same frame assembly 10, that is, the joint 2305 can extend toward the same beam assembly 20, or the joint 2305 can extend toward the beam assembly 20 in the second direction (such as Figure 1 The present application is described as follows: the joint 2305 of the same second space 108 is oriented toward the same beam assembly 20. In this way, the joint 2305 in the first direction (as shown in FIG. Figure 1 The connectors 2305 are arranged in sequence along the X-axis direction shown in FIG. 2 , and all connectors 2305 are electrically connected to the same electrical connection assembly 400. Electrical connection methods include, but are not limited to, series connection, parallel connection, and series-parallel connection. This application describes the connection of the connectors 2305 and the electrical connection assembly 400 in the same second space 108 in series. After the electrical connection assembly 400 is connected to the connector 2305, it can pass through the cavity 1111 of any frame assembly 10 connected to both ends of the beam 21, that is, the electrical connection assembly 400 can pass through the cavity 1111 of any frame assembly 10 extending along the second direction. The electrical connection assembly 400 entering the cavity 1111 can extend within the cavity 1111 and then enter the cavity 305 of any column assembly 30. That is, in this application, the electrical connection assembly 400 entering the cavity 1111 can extend within the cavity 1111 and then enter any one of the four column assemblies 30, and then pass through the lower end of the column assembly 30 to be electrically connected to an external device.

[0049] In the photovoltaic awning 1000 of the present application, all the connectors 2305 in the same second space 108 extend in one direction, that is, the connectors 2305 in the same second space 108 can be connected to the electrical connection component 400 on the same side, avoiding the need for a longer electrical connection component 400 to connect the connectors 2305 on different sides, making the arrangement of the electrical connection component 400 simple, reducing the usage of the electrical connection component 400, thereby reducing the line resistance and heat generation of the electrical connection component 400, and reducing the energy consumption of the photovoltaic awning 1000. In addition, the electrical connection component 400 passes through the cavity 1111 and the cavity 305 from the second space 108. On the one hand, the cavity 1111 and the cavity 305 provide a storage space and an installation path for the electrical connection component 400, so that the routing of the electrical connection component 400 is consistent with the frame structure 100, reducing the complexity of wiring. On the other hand, it can prevent the electrical connection component 400 from being exposed to the external environment, prevent the electrical connection component 400 from being worn, increase the service life of the electrical connection component 400, reduce the risk of electric shock or fire caused by damage to the electrical connection component 400, and improve the neatness and beauty of the appearance of the photovoltaic awning 1000.

[0050] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The frame assembly 10 includes a frame 11. The frame 11 includes a frame body 111 and a flow connection piece 51 connected to the frame body 111. The photovoltaic awning 1000 also includes a drainage assembly 50, which includes a flow connection piece 51 and a first flow guide piece 53. The first flow guide piece 53 is used to connect and connect the flow connection pieces 51 of at least two adjacent frame assemblies 10. The first flow guide piece 53 is connected to the opening at the upper end of the column 31. The side wall of the lower end of the column 31 is provided with a drainage hole 3031. The flow connection piece 51 is used to receive the fluid and guide the fluid to flow to the first flow guide piece 53. The first flow guide piece 53 is used to guide the inflowing fluid to the cavity 305 of the column 31. The drainage hole 3031 is used to discharge the fluid in the cavity 305 of the column 31.

[0051] Specifically, the drainage assembly 50 is a component within the photovoltaic awning 1000 that drains rainwater and prevents water from accumulating on the photovoltaic modules 200, thereby extending the service life of the photovoltaic awning 1000 and increasing its power generation efficiency. The drainage assembly 50 includes a flow connection piece 51 and a first flow guide 53. Rainwater that seeps into the bottom of the photovoltaic modules 200, along the thickness of the photovoltaic modules 200, can flow through the gap between the frame assembly 10 and the photovoltaic modules 200 and into the flow connection piece 51 of the drainage assembly 50 inside the frame 11. The first flow guide 53 communicates with an opening at the upper end of the column 31 of the column assembly 30 to direct water flowing from the flow connection pieces 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 into the cavity 305 of the column 31. Drain holes 3031 are provided in the sidewalls of the lower ends of the columns 31 for draining liquid introduced into the cavity 305 of the column 31 by the first flow guide 53. The frame structure 100 of the photovoltaic awning 1000 discharges the liquid that has seeped into the interior of the photovoltaic awning 1000 into the cavity 305 of the column 31 through the drainage component 50. The liquid that has entered the cavity 305 of the column 31 will eventually be discharged to the outside of the photovoltaic awning 1000 through the drainage hole 3031 connected to the cavity 305.

[0052] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6The first flow guide 53 includes a connecting plate 531, a first sealing plate 533, and a second sealing plate 535. The connecting plate is provided with a through hole 5311 and is used to connect the flow connection pieces 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10. The through hole 5311 is used to communicate with the cavity 305 of the column 31. The first sealing plate 533 is disposed on the connecting plate 531 and is used to connect to the frame bodies 111 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 to seal the gap between the frame bodies 111 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10. The second sealing plate 535 is disposed on the connecting plate 531 and is used to connect to the two adjacent flow connection pieces 51 to seal the gap between the two adjacent flow connection pieces 51.

[0053] Specifically, the first flow guide 53 includes a connecting plate 531 having a through hole 5311, a first sealing plate 533, and a second sealing plate 535. The first flow guide 53 is used to connect and communicate the flow connection pieces 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10, so that water in the flow connection pieces 51 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10 flows into the first flow guide 53. The through hole 5311 on the connecting plate 531 of the first flow guide 53 is connected to the opening at the upper end of the column 31 of the column assembly 30, thereby directing the water flowing from the flow connection pieces 51 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10 into the cavity 305 of the column 31. The sidewall of the lower end of the column 31 is provided with a drain hole 3031 for draining the liquid introduced into the cavity 305 of the column 31 by the first flow guide 53. The first sealing plate 533 is disposed on the connecting plate 531 and is used to connect the frame bodies 111 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 to seal the gap between the frame bodies 111 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10, thereby preventing liquid from flowing down from the gap between the frame bodies 111 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10 and wetting the user under the photovoltaic awning 1000. The second sealing plate 535 is also disposed on the connecting plate 531 and is used to connect the two adjacent flow connection pieces 51 to seal the gap between the two adjacent flow connection pieces 51, thereby preventing liquid from flowing down from the gap between the two adjacent flow connection pieces 51 and wetting the user under the photovoltaic awning 1000.

[0054] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The drainage assembly 50 further includes a second flow guide 55, which is connected to and communicates with the flow connection member 51 of at least one adjacent frame assembly 10. Alternatively, the second flow guide 55 is connected to and communicates with the flow connection member 51 of at least one adjacent frame assembly and the current-carrying member 215 of the beam assembly 20. The cavity 305 of the column 31 of at least one column assembly 30 is used to pass the electrical connection assembly 400, and the flow connection members of the two frame assemblies 10 connected to the column assembly 30 for passing the electrical connection assembly 400 are communicated through the second flow guide 55.

[0055] Specifically, the drainage assembly 50 also includes a second flow guide 55, which is connected to and communicated with the flow connecting piece 51 of at least two adjacent frame assemblies 10. The second flow guide 55 is not communicated with the opening at the upper end of the corresponding column 31, thereby preventing water in the flow connecting piece 51 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10 from flowing into the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30 corresponding to the second flow guide 55, so as to protect the electrical connection assembly 400 in the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30.

[0056] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The flow connection member 51 includes a flow connection plate 511 and a baffle 513. The flow connection plate 511 is arranged on the inner side wall of the frame body 111. The baffle 513 is arranged at the end of the flow connection plate 511 away from the frame body 111. The flow connection plate 511, the inner side wall of the frame body 111 and the baffle 513 together form a flow connection groove 515 for receiving fluid. The two baffles 513 of the flow connection members 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 abut against each other. The connecting plate 531 is used to connect the flow connection plates 511 of the two adjacent flow connection members 51. The second sealing plate 535 is used to connect with the baffles 513 of the two adjacent flow connection members 51 to seal the gap between the two adjacent baffles 513.

[0057] Specifically, the flow connection member 51 includes a flow connection plate 511 and a flow baffle 513. The flow connection plate 511 is disposed on the inner side wall of the frame body 111 to ensure that liquid flows into the flow connection member 51 along the flow connection plate 511. The flow baffle 513 is disposed at one end of the flow connection plate 511 away from the frame body 111 to ensure that the liquid in the flow connection member 51 flows in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The connection plate 511, the inner wall of the frame body 111 and the baffle 513 together form a connection groove 515 for receiving fluid. The two baffles 513 of the connection parts 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 abut against each other. The connecting plate 531 is used to connect the connection plates 511 of the two adjacent connection parts 51. The second sealing plate 535 is used to be connected to the baffles 513 of the two adjacent connection parts 51 to seal the gap between the two adjacent baffles 513 to prevent liquid from flowing down from the gap between the two adjacent connection parts 51 and wetting the users under the photovoltaic awning 1000.

[0058] In certain embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6The connecting members 51 of all two adjacent frame assemblies 10 are connected and communicated through the first flow guide 53 to form a main drainage path 517. Alternatively, the drainage assembly 50 further includes a second flow guide 55, which is connected and communicated with the connecting members 51 of at least one adjacent frame assembly 10. The second flow guide 55 is not communicated with the opening at the upper end of the corresponding column 31. The connecting member 51, the second flow guide 55, and the first flow guide 53 together form the main drainage path 517.

[0059] Specifically, the flow connection members 51 of all two adjacent frame assemblies 10 are connected and communicated through the first flow guide member 53 to form a main drainage path 517 surrounding the photovoltaic assembly 200, thereby draining all liquid that has seeped into the interior of the photovoltaic awning 1000 into the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30. Because the photovoltaic awning 1000 also requires external devices and systems such as external sockets, power grid systems, and energy storage systems, at least one column assembly 30 is required to accommodate circuits. The column assembly 30 used to accommodate circuits also needs to avoid contact with rainwater to prevent circuit short circuits and other faults. Therefore, the drainage assembly 50 further includes a second flow guide 55, which is connected to and communicates with the flow connection pieces 51 of at least one adjacent frame assembly 10. The second flow guide 55 is not communicated with the opening at the upper end of the corresponding column 31, thereby preventing water in the flow connection pieces 51 of the two adjacent frame assemblies 10 from flowing into the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30 corresponding to the second flow guide 55, thereby protecting the circuit in the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30. The flow connection piece 51, the second flow guide 55, and the first flow guide 53 together form a main drainage path 517, thereby draining all liquid that has seeped into the interior of the photovoltaic awning 1000 into the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30 corresponding to the first flow guide 53.

[0060] In summary, the photovoltaic awning 1000 of the embodiment of the present application includes a photovoltaic assembly 200 and a frame structure 100. The frame structure 100 includes a plurality of frame assemblies 10 and a plurality of column assemblies 30. The frame assemblies 10 are used to place the photovoltaic assembly 200. The frame assemblies 10 can provide sufficient support for the photovoltaic assembly 200 to ensure that the photovoltaic assembly 200 can operate normally and ensure that the lightning current on the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be conducted to the frame assemblies 10. The upper end of each column assembly 30 is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies 10, and the lower end is provided with a grounding member 34, and the grounding member 34 is electrically connected to the column assembly 30. The lightning current on the frame assembly 10 can be conducted to the grounding member 34 through the column assembly 30, and then conducted to the ground by the grounding member 34 used for grounding. The present application adds a reliable lightning protection structure to the photovoltaic awning 1000, which can prevent the photovoltaic awning 1000 from being damaged by lightning strikes.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined in any manner. To simplify the description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there are no contradictions in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. At the same time, other implementation methods can be derived from the above embodiments, so that structural and logical replacements and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0062] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art could make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic awning, characterized in that: include: Photovoltaic panels; and The frame structure includes multiple frame assemblies and multiple column assemblies. The photovoltaic assembly can be detachably placed in the frame assembly. The upper end of each column assembly is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies, and the lower end is provided with a grounding piece. The grounding piece is electrically connected to the column assembly and is used for grounding.

2. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column assembly includes: pillars; and A base plate connected to the lower end of the column is used to connect to the ground. One end of the grounding piece is connected to the base plate, and the other end penetrates into the ground.

3. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The grounding member comprises: screws, the screws being mounted on the base plate and extending into the ground; and A conductor is connected to the screw and buried underground.

4. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The column assembly further includes an adapter installed at the upper end of the column, and two adjacent frame assemblies are connected by the adapter, so that multiple frame assemblies surround a first space; the photovoltaic awning further includes: A beam assembly, wherein opposite ends of the beam assembly are respectively connected to two opposite frame assemblies, and the first space is divided into a plurality of second spaces, and the photovoltaic assembly is installed in the second space.

5. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 4, characterized in that: The photovoltaic module comprises: Photovoltaic components, the photovoltaic components include photovoltaic panels and connectors extending from the photovoltaic panels, the connectors of all photovoltaic components in the same second space extend toward the same beam component or the same frame component, and are electrically connected through an electrical connection component, the electrical connection component passes from the second space into the cavity of the frame component connected to either end of the beam component, and extends to the cavity of the column component.

6. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drainage assembly also includes a second flow guide, which is connected to and communicated with the flow connection pieces of at least two adjacent frame assemblies, or the second flow guide is connected to and communicated with the flow connection pieces of at least one adjacent frame assembly and the current-carrying piece of the beam assembly. The cavity of at least one column of the column assembly is used to pass through an electrical connection assembly, and the flow connection pieces of the two frame assemblies connected to the column assembly for passing through the electrical connection assembly are communicated through the second flow guide.

7. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame assembly includes a frame, and the frame includes a frame body and a flow connection piece connected to the frame body; the photovoltaic awning also includes: The drainage component includes a flow connection piece and a first flow guide piece. The first flow guide piece is used to connect and communicate the flow connection pieces of at least two adjacent frame components. The first flow guide piece is communicated with the opening at the upper end of the column. The side wall at the lower end of the column is provided with a drainage hole. The flow connection piece is used to receive the fluid and guide the fluid to flow to the first flow guide piece. The first flow guide piece is used to guide the inflowing fluid to the cavity of the column. The drainage hole is used to discharge the fluid in the cavity of the column.

8. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first flow guide comprises: A connecting plate, provided with a through hole, and used to connect the flow connection pieces of two adjacent frame assemblies, wherein the through hole is used to communicate with the cavity of the column; a first sealing plate, disposed on the connecting plate and used to be connected to the frame bodies of two adjacent frame assemblies to seal the gap between the frame bodies of the two adjacent frame assemblies; and The second sealing plate is arranged on the connecting plate and is used to be connected to two adjacent flow connecting pieces to seal the gap between the two adjacent flow connecting pieces.

9. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting piece includes: a flow connection plate, disposed on the inner side wall of the frame body; and A baffle is arranged at one end of the flow connection plate away from the frame body. The flow connection plate, the inner side wall of the frame body and the baffle together form a flow connection groove for receiving the fluid. The two baffles of the flow connection parts of two adjacent frame assemblies abut each other. The connecting plate is used to connect the flow connection plates of two adjacent flow connection parts. The second sealing plate is used to be connected to the baffles of two adjacent flow connection parts to seal the gap between the two adjacent baffles.

10. The photovoltaic awning according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The flow connection pieces of all two adjacent frame assemblies are connected and communicated through the first flow guide piece to form a main flow discharge path; or The drainage component also includes a second flow guide, which is connected to and communicates with the flow connecting pieces of at least two adjacent frame components. The second flow guide is not connected to the opening at the upper end of the corresponding column. The flow connecting piece, the second flow guide and the first flow guide together form a main drainage path.

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