Photovoltaic sunshade

Abstract

The utility model provides a photovoltaic sunshade shed. The photovoltaic sunshade comprises a photovoltaic assembly, a frame structure and an inverter assembly. The frame structure comprises multiple frame assemblies and multiple supporting devices, the upper ends of the supporting devices are used for being connected with the frame assemblies, the lower ends of the supporting devices are connected with a to-be-fixed face through connecting pieces, and the frame assemblies are used for containing photovoltaic assemblies. The inverter assembly is installed on the supporting device, and the photovoltaic assembly is electrically connected with at least one of electric equipment, external equipment or a power grid through the inverter assembly. The inverter assembly of the photovoltaic sunshade is installed on the supporting device, the distance between the photovoltaic assembly and the inverter is shortened, and therefore energy loss of electric energy in the transmission process is reduced; the photovoltaic module is directly and electrically connected with electric equipment, external equipment or a power grid through the inverter module, so that the loss of the electric energy in the transmission process is further reduced, and the transmission efficiency of the electric energy and the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic sunshade are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, in particular to a photovoltaic sunshade. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing awareness of the use of renewable energy, solar energy as a clean and renewable energy has been increasingly valued. Among them, photovoltaic technology as one of the main ways of solar energy utilization is also integrated into the sunshade to form a new photovoltaic product that integrates sunshade, rain protection, and power generation, i.e. photovoltaic sunshade. The photovoltaic module of the photovoltaic sunshade can convert solar energy into electrical energy. However, the electrical energy has a large energy loss during transmission, resulting in low power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic sunshade. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a photovoltaic sunshade.

[0004] The photovoltaic sunshade provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises a photovoltaic module, a frame structure, and an inverter assembly. The frame structure comprises a plurality of border assemblies and a plurality of support devices, the upper end of the support device is used to connect the border assembly, the lower end is connected to the surface to be fixed through a connecting piece, and the border assembly is used to accommodate the photovoltaic module. The inverter assembly is installed on the support device, and the photovoltaic module is electrically connected to at least one of the electrical equipment, external equipment, or power grid through the inverter assembly.

[0005] In some embodiments, the inverter assembly comprises an inverter, the inverter is installed on the support device, the inverter is electrically connected to the photovoltaic module through a first electrical connection assembly, and the inverter is connected to at least one of the electrical equipment, external equipment, or power grid through a second electrical connection assembly.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first electrical connection assembly at least partially penetrates into the inner cavity of the support device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the second electrical connection assembly at least partially penetrates into the inner cavity of the support device.

[0008] In some embodiments, the inverter assembly further comprises a protective member. The inverter comprises a shell body, a fixing member, and an electrical connection member. The shell body is provided with an interface, the protective member is movably connected to the shell body and covers the interface. The fixing member is arranged on the shell body and is used to connect the shell body to the support device. The electrical connection member is arranged in the shell body and is electrically connected to the second electrical connection assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments, the plurality of frame assemblies enclose a first space; the photovoltaic sunshade further comprises a beam assembly, opposite ends of the beam assembly are connected with opposite two frame assemblies respectively, and the first space is divided into a plurality of second spaces by the beam assembly, the second spaces are used for accommodating the photovoltaic assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the plurality of support devices comprises a plurality of column assemblies, upper ends of the column assemblies are used for connecting adjacent two frame assemblies, lower ends of the column assemblies are used for connecting with the surface to be fixed, and the inverter assembly is installed in one of the column assemblies.

[0011] In some embodiments, adjacent two frame assemblies comprise a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly; the column assembly comprises a column, a bottom plate installed at a lower end of the column, and an adapter installed at an upper end of the column. The column is provided with a cavity penetrating through an upper end surface and a lower end surface of the column, and the cavity of the support device comprises the cavity. The bottom plate is used for connecting with the surface to be fixed. The adapter connects the first frame assembly and the second frame assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, the frame assembly further comprises a first flow guide and a second flow guide, the first flow guide is connected with and communicates with the flow connection of at least one adjacent two frame assemblies, and the first flow guide communicates with the cavity of the column assembly, the second flow guide is not provided with a through hole, the second flow guide is connected with and communicates with the flow connection of the remaining adjacent two frame assemblies, and the flow connection, the second flow guide, the first flow guide, and the column assembly jointly form a main drainage path.

[0013] In some embodiments, the flow connections of two frame assemblies connected with the column assembly penetrating the first electrical connection assembly of the inverter assembly are connected and communicated through the second flow guide.

[0014] In some embodiments, at least one frame assembly comprises at least two sub-frame assemblies, a tail end of one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies is connected with a head end of another sub-frame assembly. The plurality of support devices comprises a plurality of column assemblies and at least two support column assemblies, upper ends of the column assemblies are used for connecting adjacent two frame assemblies, lower ends of the column assemblies are used for connecting with the surface to be fixed, and the inverter assembly is installed in the column assembly.

[0015] In some embodiments, at least one of the frame assemblies comprises at least two sub-frame assemblies, and the tail end of one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies is connected to the head end of the other. The plurality of support devices comprises a plurality of column assemblies and at least two support column assemblies, the upper end of each of the column assemblies is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies, and the lower end is used to connect to the surface to be fixed, the upper end of each of the support column assemblies is used to connect to one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies, and the lower end is used to connect to the surface to be fixed, and the inverter assembly is mounted on one of the at least two support column assemblies.

[0016] In some embodiments, two adjacent frame assemblies comprise a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly, and the second frame assembly comprises a first sub-frame assembly and a second sub-frame assembly; the support column assembly comprises a support column, a base plate mounted on the lower end of the support column, and a coupling member mounted on the upper end of the support column. The support column is provided with a mounting cavity penetrating the upper end surface and the lower end surface thereof, and the inner cavity of the support device comprises the mounting cavity. The base plate is used to connect to the surface to be fixed. The coupling member connects one of the first sub-frame assembly and the second sub-frame assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments, the frame assembly further comprises a first flow guide and a second flow guide, the first flow guide is provided with a through hole, and the second flow guide is not provided with a through hole; the frame of the frame assembly further comprises a flow receiving member provided on the inner side wall of the frame body for carrying fluid; the beam assembly of the photovoltaic sunshade comprises a beam, and the beam comprises a beam body and a flow carrying member provided on the two opposite sides of the beam body for carrying fluid, and the flow carrying member is connected and communicated with the flow receiving member through the first flow guide or the second flow guide.

[0018] In some embodiments, the flow receiving member of the frame assembly connected with the support column assembly penetrating the first electrical connection assembly of the inverter assembly is connected and communicated with the flow carrying member through the second flow guide.

[0019] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly comprises a photovoltaic member, the photovoltaic member comprises a photovoltaic panel, a junction box, and a connector extending from the junction box, the connectors of all photovoltaic assemblies in the same second space extend towards the same beam assembly of the photovoltaic sunshade or the same frame assembly, and are electrically connected through a third electrical connection assembly, the third electrical connection assembly penetrates the cavity of the frame assembly connected with either end of the beam assembly from the second space, and extends to the inner cavity of the support device, and then penetrates out from the lower end of the support device.

[0020] In some embodiments, the third electrical connection assembly, the first electrical connection assembly of the inverter assembly and the second electrical connection assembly of the inverter assembly extend to the same inner cavity of the support device.

[0021] In the photovoltaic sunshade of the present application, the distance between the photovoltaic assembly and the inverter is shortened by installing the inverter assembly on the support device, thereby reducing the energy loss in the process of power transmission. The photovoltaic assembly is directly connected with the power consuming device, external device or power grid through the inverter assembly, further reducing the loss in the process of power transmission, improving the transmission efficiency of electric energy and the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic sunshade.

[0022] The above description is only a summary of the technical solutions of the present application. In order to make the technical means of the present application more clear and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present application can be implemented according to the content of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following specific embodiments of the present application are described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a description of the preferred embodiments and are not meant to limit the present application. Moreover, the same reference numerals in all the drawings represent the same elements. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the photovoltaic sunshade of some embodiments of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 Fig. 2 is an assembly view of the photovoltaic sunshade of some embodiments of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the photovoltaic sunshade of some embodiments of the present application; Figure 2 Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the partial structure of the photovoltaic sunshade shown in Fig. 3;

[0027] Figure 4 Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the partial structure of the photovoltaic sunshade shown in Fig. 3; Figure 2

[0028] Fig. 6 is a bottom view of the partial structure of the photovoltaic sunshade shown in Fig. 3; Figure 5 Figure 2 Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the partial structure of the photovoltaic sunshade along line VI-VI shown in Fig. 3.

[0029] Figure 6 Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the partial structure of the photovoltaic sunshade along line VII-VII shown in Fig. 3. Figure 2 The reference numerals in the specific embodiments are as follows:

[0030]

[0031] ​​Photovoltaic sunshade 1000; frame structure 100; border assembly 10; first border assembly 101; second border assembly 103; first space 110; second space 120; first sub-border assembly 1091; first sub-frame 10911; second sub-border assembly 1093; second sub-frame 10931; border 11; border body 111; cavity 1111; flow connection piece 51; flow connection plate 511; flow blocking plate 513; flow connection groove 515; main flow discharge path 517; crossbeam assembly 20; crossbeam 21; crossbeam body 211; crossbeam joint 213; support device 1001; inner cavity 1007; column assembly 30; column 31, bottom plate 32, adapter 33, cavity 305; drainage port 307; support column assembly 40, support column 41, coupling piece 43, base plate 45; first flow guide piece 53; connecting plate 531; through hole 5311; first sealing plate 533; second sealing plate 535; second flow guide piece 55; coupling plate 551; first blocking plate 553; second blocking plate 555; current carrying piece 57; current carrying plate 571; flow blocking plate 573; current carrying groove 575; photovoltaic assembly 200; photovoltaic piece 230; photovoltaic plate 2301; junction box 2303; joint 2305; electrical connection assembly 400; first electrical connection assembly 480; second electrical connection assembly 490; third electrical connection assembly 410; electrical equipment 820, external equipment 840, power grid 860; inverter assembly 900, inverter 910, shell body 911, fixing piece 913, electrical connection piece 915, protection piece 930. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the technical solutions of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and therefore can only serve as examples, and cannot limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application; the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present application and the above description of drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0035] Reference to "an embodiment" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily mutually exclusive of one another. It is expressly understood that any of the embodiments described herein can be combined with any of the other embodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is merely used to describe an associated relationship between associated objects, and can indicate that three relationships can exist, for example, A and / or B can indicate that A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " herein generally indicates that the front and rear associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "a plurality of" refers to two or more (including two), and similarly, "a plurality of groups" refers to two or more groups (including two groups), and "a plurality of pieces" refers to two or more pieces (including two pieces).

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "liquid level", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing", and the like should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixedly connected, or can be detachably connected, or can be integrated; can be mechanically connected, or can be electrically connected; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be a communication or interaction relationship between two elements.

[0040] In recent years, with the increasing awareness of the use of renewable energy, solar energy as a clean and renewable energy source has been increasingly valued. Among them, photovoltaic technology, as one of the main ways of solar energy utilization, is also integrated into sunshades to form a new type of photovoltaic product that integrates sunshading, rain protection, and power generation, i.e. photovoltaic sunshades.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1The photovoltaic sunshade 1000 of the embodiments of the present application comprises a frame structure 100 and a photovoltaic assembly 200, and the photovoltaic assembly 200 is installed on the frame structure 100.

[0042] The photovoltaic sunshade 1000 is a photovoltaic product capable of generating electricity by using solar energy and simultaneously serving as a sunshade, a heat insulator and a rain shelter. The photovoltaic sunshade 1000 can be applied to an outdoor public area, a periphery of a large commercial facility or a courtyard of a private residence. For example, the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 can be arranged on a roof to serve as a sunshade, or the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 can be arranged in a courtyard to serve as a sunshade.

[0043] The frame structure 100 is a structure capable of providing installation and support for the photovoltaic assembly 200 in the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. The frame structure 100 can be made of metal and / or non-metal materials, and the metal materials include but are not limited to aluminum, iron, steel or aluminum alloy, and the non-metal materials include but are not limited to plastic. For example, the frame structure 100 can be made of metal materials, such as aluminum alloy, so as to improve the structural strength of the frame structure 100, enhance the ability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 to resist external environment (such as wind, rain and snow), and ensure the stability and reliability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. It should be noted that the overall shape of the frame structure 100 can include but is not limited to a square, a cylindrical shape and a rhombus. In this way, the frame structure 100 can be adapted to install photovoltaic assemblies 200 of different sizes and shapes.

[0044] The photovoltaic assembly 200 is a structure capable of converting solar energy into electrical energy in the photovoltaic sunshade 1000, and the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be installed on the top of the frame structure 100 or a specific installation position on the frame structure 100. In some embodiments of the present application, the photovoltaic assembly 200 comprises a photovoltaic panel 230 for converting solar energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic panel 230 can be a single-crystal silicon, a polycrystalline silicon or a thin-film solar cell. The user can select photovoltaic panels 230 of different efficiencies and sizes according to the use requirements and the frame structure 100. The photovoltaic panels 230 can be connected in series, in parallel or in a combination of both. The series connection increases the voltage, which is suitable for increasing the voltage of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000; the parallel connection increases the current, which is suitable for increasing the current of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000; and the mixed connection increases both the voltage and the current of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000.

[0045] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be mounted to the frame structure 100 in a detachable manner, so as to facilitate the photovoltaic assembly 200 to be detached from the frame structure 100 when maintenance or replacement is needed. The detachable manner includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection, buckle connection, and the like. In other embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be mounted to the frame structure 100 in a non-detachable manner, so as to improve the bonding strength between the photovoltaic assembly 200 and the frame structure 100, improve the ability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 to resist external environmental factors, and ensure the stability and reliability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. The non-detachable manner includes, but is not limited to, bonding or welding, and the like.

[0046] Further, in some embodiments, the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 can further include an energy storage battery, which is electrically connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200. The energy storage battery can store the electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200, and can supply power to household appliances, portable devices, and the like. The energy storage battery and the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be directly electrically connected through a cable, or can be electrically connected through an intermediate device such as a junction box or a busbar. It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the energy storage battery can be a lithium ion battery, a lead-acid battery, or other types of rechargeable batteries.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The photovoltaic sunshade 1000 provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a frame structure 100 and an inverter assembly 900. The frame structure 100 includes a plurality of frame assembly 10 and a plurality of support devices 1001. The upper end of the support device 1001 is used to connect the frame assembly 10, and the lower end is connected to the surface to be fixed through a connecting piece. The frame assembly 10 is used to accommodate the photovoltaic assembly 200. The inverter assembly 900 is mounted to the support device 1001. The photovoltaic assembly 200 is electrically connected to at least one of the electrical equipment 820, the external equipment 840, or the power grid 860 through the inverter assembly 900.

[0048] The frame structure 100 includes a plurality of border assemblies 10. The border assemblies 10 are configured to mount and secure the photovoltaic assembly 200. The photovoltaic assembly 200 can be mounted in a first space 110 formed by the border assemblies 10 connected end to end, and the periphery of the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be connected to the border assemblies 10, thereby ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic assembly 200 mounted in the frame structure 100. The border assemblies 10 can be made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials, such as aluminum alloy, etc., thereby meeting the use requirements of the frame structure 100 in long-term outdoor environment. In the embodiments of the present application, only the case where the cross-sectional shape of the first space 110 is square is described as an example. In the present application, the extension direction of the beam assembly 20 is taken as the first direction X, the extension direction of the border assembly 10 connected to either end of the beam assembly 20 is taken as the second direction Y, and the extension direction of the column assembly 30 is taken as the third direction Z.

[0049] The support device 1001 is configured to secure and support the entire frame structure 100. In some embodiments of the present application, when the cross-sectional shape of the first space 110 is rectangular, the support device 1001 includes at least four. In one example, the support device 1001 can include four, and the four support devices 1001 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the frame structure 100, thereby achieving stable support of the border assemblies 10. In another example, the support device 1001 can include six, and the four support devices 1001 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the frame structure 100, and the two support devices 1001 are respectively arranged between the support devices 1001 of two pairs of adjacent corners, thereby achieving stable support of the border assemblies 10. The support device 1001 can be made of steel, aluminum alloy, concrete, etc., to ensure that the support device 1001 has sufficient carrying capacity and stability, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 during long-term use. It can be understood that the surface to be fixed includes but is not limited to the ground, the roof or other installation surfaces on which the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be mounted. The connecting member includes but is not limited to a screw, etc., and can also be a connecting medium when the support device 1001 is connected to the surface to be fixed by welding or other non-connectable means.

[0050] The inverter assembly 900 is a converter capable of converting direct current into constant frequency and constant voltage or adjustable frequency and adjustable voltage alternating current (generally 220V, 50Hz sine wave). In the present application, the photovoltaic assembly 200 converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is transmitted to the inverter assembly 900 connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200. The inverter assembly 900 is capable of converting the direct current (DC) generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into alternating current (AC) and outputting the alternating current to at least one of the electrical equipment 820, the external device 840 or the power grid 860. That is, the inverter assembly 900 can output alternating current to any one of the electrical equipment 820, the external device 840 or the power grid 860, the inverter assembly 900 can output alternating current to any two of the electrical equipment 820, the external device 840 or the power grid 860, and the inverter assembly 900 can output alternating current to the electrical equipment 820, the external device 840 and the power grid 860 at the same time.

[0051] In one aspect, the inverter assembly 900 is capable of converting the direct current generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into alternating current and outputting the alternating current to the electrical equipment 820. The electrical equipment 820 is a device installed on the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. Preferably, the electrical equipment 820 is installed on the side of the frame structure 100 facing the surface to be fixed, so as to avoid direct contact with rainwater or other liquids, thereby prolonging the service life of the electrical equipment 820. The electrical equipment 820 can utilize the electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 to realize functions such as lighting, heat dissipation, voice playing, audio playing or projection, thereby improving the multifunctionality of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. In some embodiments, the electrical equipment 820 includes at least one of a lighting module, a heat dissipation module, a voice playing device, an audio playing device, a television and a projection module. The lighting module can provide lighting function for the photovoltaic sunshade 1000, meeting the lighting demand at night or in insufficient light; the heat dissipation module can include air conditioners or fans, which can be used to reduce the temperature of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000; the voice playing device includes but is not limited to a loudspeaker, a radio receiver and the like, which is used to play voice information only; the audio playing device includes but is not limited to a television, a display and the like capable of playing audio signals; the projection module is used to project information, images or videos to a specified surface for users to watch.

[0052] In another aspect, the inverter assembly 900 is capable of converting the direct current generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into alternating current and outputting the alternating current to the external device 840. The external device 840 is a device that does not belong to the structure of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 itself. For example, the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 is usually placed in the courtyard of a user, and the external device 840 can be a household appliance in the user's house, including but not limited to a computer, a refrigerator, a washing machine, and the like. The inverter assembly 900 is capable of converting the direct current generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into alternating current and outputting the alternating current to the external device 840, thereby meeting the household power demand.

[0053] In another aspect, the inverter assembly 900 is capable of converting the direct current generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into alternating current and outputting the alternating current to the external device 840. The external device 840 is a device that does not belong to the structure of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 itself. For example, the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 is usually placed in the courtyard of a user, and the external device 840 can be a household appliance in the user's house, including but not limited to a computer, a refrigerator, a washing machine, and the like. The inverter assembly 900 is capable of converting the direct current generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into alternating current and outputting the alternating current to the external device 840, thereby meeting the household power demand.

[0054] In addition, the inverter assembly 900 is also used to convert the alternating current from the power grid 860 through the grid-connected bus into direct current and store the direct current into the energy storage battery. For example, in the case that the electricity price of the power grid 860 is relatively low, and the electric energy generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 is less than or equal to the electricity demand of the electrical equipment 820 and the external device 840, the power grid 860 can transmit the electric energy to the inverter assembly 900 through the grid-connected bus, and the inverter assembly 900 can convert the incoming alternating current into direct current and store it into the energy storage battery for backup.

[0055] The photovoltaic sunshade 1000 of the present application shortens the distance between the photovoltaic assembly 200 and the inverter 910 by installing the inverter assembly 900 on the support device 1001, thereby reducing the energy loss of the electric energy in the transmission process. The photovoltaic assembly 200 is directly electrically connected to the electrical equipment 820, the external device 840, or the power grid 860 through the inverter assembly 900, further reducing the loss of electric energy in the transmission process, improving the transmission efficiency of electric energy and the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the inverter assembly 900 includes an inverter 910 mounted to the support device 1001, the inverter 910 is electrically connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200 through the first electrical connection assembly 480, and the inverter 910 is connected to at least one of the electrical device 820, the external device 840, or the power grid 860 through the second electrical connection assembly 490.

[0057] Specifically, the inverter 910 is mounted to the support device 1001. In one example, the inverter 910 and the support device 1001 can be combined together by a detachable connection, including but not limited to a snap connection or a threaded connection, etc. In another example, the inverter 910 and the support device 1001 can be combined together by a non-detachable connection, including but not limited to adhesion or welding, etc. The inverter 910 can be mounted to the outer surface of any support device 1001, and the inverter 910 can also be at least partially disposed in the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001. The inverter assembly 900 includes the inverter 910, and the type of the inverter 910 includes but is not limited to a string inverter, a micro-inverter, and a distributed inverter, etc., which is not limited in the present application. The inverter 910 can be one or multiple. A single inverter 910 can be electrically connected to one or multiple photovoltaic assemblies 200.

[0058] Further, the inverter 910 of the present application is a micro-inverter. Each micro-inverter is connected to one photovoltaic module, thereby performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control on each photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic canopy 1000 includes one or multiple photovoltaic modules, and one photovoltaic module can include one or multiple photovoltaic assemblies 200. The number of photovoltaic assemblies 200 included in different photovoltaic modules can be the same or different. The output power of the photovoltaic assembly 200 will change with the change of environmental conditions (such as light intensity and temperature). Under different light intensity and temperature conditions, the output voltage and current of different photovoltaic assemblies 200 will also change. The micro-inverter can continuously monitor the output voltage and current of the photovoltaic module, and dynamically adjust the working state inside the micro-inverter, track and find the Maximum Power Point (MPP) of the photovoltaic module under the current conditions, so as to ensure that the photovoltaic module is always close to or works at the maximum power point. In this way, the power output of the photovoltaic canopy 1000 can be maximized, and the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic canopy 1000 can be improved.

[0059] The inverter 910 is electrically connected with the photovoltaic assembly 200 through the first electrical connection assembly 480, and the electrical connection mode includes but is not limited to series connection, parallel connection or a combination of both. The first electrical connection assembly 480 can be a wire, a joint, a connector or other electrical connection assembly suitable for transmitting electrical energy. The electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be directly transmitted to the inverter 910 through the first electrical connection assembly 480. The inverter 910 efficiently converts the electrical energy (direct current) generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 into usable alternating current, thereby improving the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000.

[0060] The inverter 910 is connected with at least one of the electrical equipment 820, the external equipment 840 or the power grid 860 through the second electrical connection assembly 490, and the electrical connection mode includes but is not limited to series connection, parallel connection or a combination of both. The second electrical connection assembly 490 can be a wire, a joint, a connector or other electrical connection assembly suitable for transmitting electrical energy. The second electrical connection assemblies 490 connected with the electrical equipment 820, the external equipment 840 or the power grid 860 respectively can be the same or different. The alternating current converted by the inverter 910 is transmitted to at least one of the electrical equipment 820, the external equipment 840 or the power grid 860 through the second electrical connection assembly 490 without other complex transmission processes, thereby improving the transmission efficiency of electrical energy.

[0061] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the plurality of frame assemblies 10 enclose the first space 110, and the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 further comprises a crossbeam assembly 20. The opposite ends of the crossbeam assembly 20 are respectively connected with the opposite two frame assemblies 10, and the crossbeam assembly 20 divides the first space 110 into a plurality of second spaces 120. The second spaces 120 are used for accommodating the photovoltaic assembly 200.

[0062] The beam assembly 20 is a structure in the frame structure 100 for reinforcement and support. The beam assembly 20 is formed by connecting two opposite edge frame assemblies 10 to form a stable support structure, thereby facilitating more stable installation of the photovoltaic assembly 200. The first space 110 can have a cross-sectional shape in the XY plane that includes, but is not limited to, regular shapes such as a square, a circle, a triangle, a rhombus, and irregular shapes. In the embodiments of the present application, only the case where the cross-sectional shape of the first space 110 is a square is described. The beam assembly 20 can divide the first space 110 into a plurality of second spaces 120, thereby enabling the photovoltaic assembly 200 to be installed and supported in the second spaces 120 in a size-fitting manner, improving the stability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000, more effectively utilizing the overall space (i.e., the first space 110) enclosed by the edge frame assemblies 10, maximizing the number of installed photovoltaic assemblies 200, and improving the power generation capacity of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. The second space 120 can have a cross-sectional shape in the XY plane that includes, but is not limited to, regular shapes such as a square, a circle, a triangle, a rhombus, and irregular shapes. In the embodiments of the present application, only the case where the cross-sectional shape of the second space 120 is a square is described.

[0063] Further, the photovoltaic assembly 200 in the same second space 120 can be one or multiple. The photovoltaic assembly 200 in the same second space 120 can be one layer or multiple layers, i.e., in the third direction Z, the photovoltaic assembly 200 can be multiple layers. In an embodiment, the photovoltaic assembly 200 in the same second space 120 can be arranged along the first direction X. In another embodiment, the photovoltaic assembly 200 in the same second space 120 can be arranged along the second direction Y. In this way, the photovoltaic assembly 200 is arranged regularly and compactly in the second space 120. The present application describes the case where the photovoltaic assembly 200 in the same second space 120 is one layer, and the same second space 120 includes multiple photovoltaic assemblies 200 arranged along the first direction X. In the present application, the same second space 120 includes ten photovoltaic assemblies 200.

[0064] Among them, for the photovoltaic module described above, in the embodiment where the photovoltaic module includes multiple photovoltaic components 200, the photovoltaic components 200 included in one photovoltaic module can be arbitrarily combined. In one example, one photovoltaic module can include ten photovoltaic components 200 of the same second space 120, thereby facilitating the unified management of the photovoltaic components 200 of the same second space 120. In another example, one photovoltaic module can include some photovoltaic components 200 of the same second space 120, for example, any five, so that the number of photovoltaic components 200 managed by one inverter 910 can be reduced, thereby achieving more refined control of the photovoltaic components 200 of the same second space 120. In another example, one photovoltaic module can include some photovoltaic components 200 of multiple different second spaces 120, for example, in Figure 2 In the embodiment, one photovoltaic module can be connected to four photovoltaic assemblies 200 arranged along the first direction X, so that a more flexible connection method between the photovoltaic assemblies 200 and the inverter 910 can be achieved.

[0065] See also Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the first electrical connection assembly 480 at least partially penetrates into the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001.

[0066] Specifically, after the first electrical connection assembly 480 is electrically connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200, the first electrical connection assembly 480 can at least partially extend into the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 provided with the inverter assembly 900 and connect to the inverter assembly 900. At least partially penetrating into the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 means that after the first electrical connection assembly 480 is electrically connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200, it can be directly routed in the external environment and then enter the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001. Alternatively, the first electrical connection assembly 480 can enter the crossbeam assembly 20 after being electrically connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200 and then extend into the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001. Alternatively, the first electrical connection assembly 480 can enter the frame assembly 10 after being electrically connected to the photovoltaic assembly 200 and then extend into the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001. Furthermore, the above situations may be superimposed, that is, after the first electrical connection component 480 is electrically connected to the photovoltaic component 200, it enters the external environment, at least one of the beam component 20 and the frame component 10, and then passes through the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001. Here, entering the beam component 20 can mean entering the interior of the beam component 20 or entering the accommodation space (such as the current-carrying groove 575 below) where the beam component 20 communicates with the external environment, and entering the frame component 10 can mean entering the interior of the frame component 10 or entering the accommodation space (such as the current-carrying groove 575 below) where the frame component 10 communicates with the external environment.

[0067] The inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 provides a space for the first electrical connection assembly 480 to be installed and to be arranged in line with the frame structure 100, which reduces the complexity of the wiring and avoids the first electrical connection assembly 480 from being exposed to the external environment, thus avoiding the first electrical connection assembly 480 from being damaged and improving the service life of the first electrical connection assembly 480. In addition, the risk of electric shock or fire caused by the damage of the first electrical connection assembly 480 is reduced, and the appearance of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 is improved.

[0068] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the second electrical connection assembly 490 is at least partially arranged in the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001.

[0069] Specifically, after the second electrical connection assembly 490 is electrically connected with the inverter assembly 900, the second electrical connection assembly 490 is at least partially arranged in the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 in which the inverter assembly 900 is arranged, and is connected with at least one of the electrical equipment 820, the external equipment 840 or the power grid 860.

[0070] The inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 provides a space for the second electrical connection assembly 490 to be installed and to be arranged in line with the frame structure 100, which reduces the complexity of the wiring and avoids the second electrical connection assembly 490 from being exposed to the external environment, thus avoiding the second electrical connection assembly 490 from being damaged and improving the service life of the second electrical connection assembly 490. In addition, the risk of electric shock or fire caused by the damage of the second electrical connection assembly 490 is reduced, and the appearance of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 is improved.

[0071] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the inverter assembly 900 further comprises a protection member 930. The inverter 910 comprises a housing body 911, a fixing member 913 and an electrical connecting member 915. The housing body 911 is provided with an interface, and the protection member 930 is movably connected to the housing body 911 and covers the interface. The fixing member 913 is arranged on the housing body 911 and is used to connect the housing body 911 to the support device 1001. The electrical connecting member 915 is arranged in the housing body 911 and is electrically connected with the second electrical connection assembly 490.

[0072] The protector 930 is used to protect the elements of the inverter 910. The material of the protector 930 can be plastic or metal, etc. When the material of the protector 930 is plastic, the insulation performance of the protector 930 is good, the cost is low, and the weight is light. When the material of the protector 930 is metal, the strength of the protector 930 is high, the wear resistance is good, and the service life is long. The connection mode of the movable connection of the protector 930 includes but is not limited to hinging, shafting, and threaded connection, etc.

[0073] The shell body 911 is a structure used to install other elements of the inverter 910 and to accommodate the other elements inside the shell body 911. The cross-sectional shape of the shell body 911 can be but is not limited to a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, or other polygons, etc. The cross-sectional shape of the shell body 911 of the present application is a rectangle. The material of the shell body 911 can be plastic or metal, etc. When the material of the shell body 911 is plastic, the insulation performance of the shell body 911 is good, the cost is low, and the weight is light. When the material of the shell body 911 is metal, the strength of the shell body 911 is high, the wear resistance is good, and the service life is long. The fixing member 913 is used to connect the shell body 911 to the support device 1001. The fixing member 913 includes but is not limited to a buckle, a bolt, etc. The support device 1001 can be provided with a matching member matched with the fixing member 913. In some embodiments, the fixing member 913 can be a bolt, and the matching member can be a nut or other structure capable of being connected with the bolt.

[0074] The interface is used to connect the first electrical connection assembly 480. The electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic assembly 200 enters the inverter 910 through the first electrical connection assembly 480 via the interface. The inverter 910 converts the electrical energy from direct current to alternating current and then outputs to at least one of the electrical equipment 820, the external equipment 840, or the power grid 860 via the second electrical connection assembly 490 connected with the electrical connection member 915, thereby realizing the conversion and transmission of the electrical energy.

[0075] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the plurality of support devices 1001 includes a plurality of column assemblies 30. The upper end of the column assembly 30 is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies 10, and the lower end is used to be connected with the surface to be fixed. The inverter assembly 900 is installed in one of the plurality of column assemblies 30.

[0076] The column assembly 30 is a structure for fixing and supporting the whole frame assembly 10 and the beam assembly 20. In some embodiments of the present application, when the first space 110 has a square cross-sectional shape, the column assembly 30 can include four column assemblies 30, each of which is arranged at a corner of the square, so as to achieve stable support for the frame assembly 10. Moreover, the column assembly 30 connects two adjacent frame assemblies 10, so as to form a stable support structure for the frame assemblies 10. For example, the column assembly 30 can be made of steel, aluminum alloy, concrete, etc., so as to ensure that the column assembly 30 has sufficient load-bearing capacity and better stability, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 during long-term use.

[0077] The inverter assembly 900 is installed in one of the column assemblies 30, i.e., in the present application, the inverter assembly 900 can be installed in any one of the four column assemblies 30. Compared with the case where the inverter 910 is installed in an external environment outside the photovoltaic sunshade 1000, the inverter assembly 900 installed in the column assembly 30 is closer to the photovoltaic assembly 200, which can reduce the length of the first electrical connection assembly 480 between the photovoltaic assembly 200 and the inverter 910, reduce the line resistance in the process of electrical energy transmission, and reduce the loss in the process of electrical energy transmission.

[0078] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the two adjacent frame assemblies 10 include a first frame assembly 101 and a second frame assembly 103; the column assembly 30 includes a column 31, a bottom plate 32 installed at the lower end of the column 31, and an adapter 33 installed at the upper end of the column 31. The column 31 is provided with a cavity 305 penetrating through the upper end surface and the lower end surface thereof, and the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 includes the cavity 305. The bottom plate 32 is used to be connected with the surface to be fixed. The adapter 33 connects the first frame assembly 101 and the second frame assembly 103.

[0079] In some embodiments, the column 31 is a structure for supporting the column assembly 30. In one example, the column 31 has a fixed length. In another example, the column 31 is a telescopic structure, for example, the column 31 can include at least two sub-columns, which are telescopically connected together, so that the user can adjust the distance between the frame assembly 10 and the surface to be fixed according to the specific use requirements.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present application, the cross-sectional dimension of the bottom plate 32 is larger than that of the column 31, so that the contact area between the column assembly 30 and the surface to be fixed is larger than that between the column 31 and the surface to be fixed, thereby improving the stability of the frame structure 100 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 or non-detachable manner. In another example, the bottom plate 32 can not be connected to the surface to be fixed, in which case the bottom plate 32 is only supported on the surface to be fixed.

[0081] In some embodiments, the assembly steps of the frame structure 100 can be as follows: first, connecting the adapter 33 to the upper end of the column 31; then, connecting the adjacent first and second frame assemblies 101 and 103 to the adapter 33; subsequently, connecting the crossbeam assembly 20 to the opposite two frame assemblies 10; and finally, connecting the bottom plate 32 to the lower end of the column 31 and to the surface to be fixed, thereby completing the assembly of the frame structure 100. It should be understood that the assembly steps of the frame structure 100 in the above-described embodiments are only exemplary, and in other embodiments, the assembly steps of the frame structure 100 can also include other forms, which are not described one by one here.

[0082] In some embodiments, the first and second frame assemblies 101 and 103 are combined with the adapter 33 in a non-detachable manner, so as to improve the connection strength between the frame assemblies 10 and the adapter 33 and the stability of the frame structure 100. The non-detachable connection manner includes, but is not limited to, welding or bonding, etc. In other embodiments, the first and second frame assemblies 101 and 103 are combined with the adapter 33 in a detachable manner, so as to facilitate the assembly and disassembly between the frame assemblies 10 and the adapter 33. The detachable connection manner includes, but is not limited to, bolt connection or buckle connection, etc.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the crossbeam assembly 20 of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 includes a crossbeam 21, which includes a crossbeam body 211 and a fluid-carrying member 57 arranged on the opposite sides of the crossbeam body 211.

[0084] It should be noted that the structure of the crossbeam assembly 20 in the present embodiment is substantially the same as that of the frame assembly 10 in the above-described embodiments, and therefore the specific structure of the crossbeam assembly 20 in the present embodiment can refer to the structure of the frame assembly 10 described above, which is not described repeatedly here.

[0085] It can be understood that the beam body 211 can be connected to the second side wall 1115 of the frame 11 of the first frame assembly 101 and the second side wall 1115 of the frame 11 of the third frame assembly 105 through the beam joint 213; or, the beam body 211 can be connected to the second side wall 1115 of the frame 11 of the second frame assembly 103 and the second side wall 1115 of the frame 11 of the fourth frame assembly 107 through the beam joint 213, and the second side wall 1115 is one side wall of the second space 108.

[0086] Specifically, in some embodiments, when the current-carrying member 57 receives fluid, the current-carrying member 57 can guide the received fluid to the flow-receiving member 51 through the second flow guide member 55, and then the flow-receiving member 51 can guide the received fluid to the first flow guide member 53, and the fluid flows into the cavity 305 of the column 31 through the through hole 5311 on the first flow guide member 53 and the opening at the upper end of the column 31 corresponding to the first flow guide member 53, and then flows out of the column 31 through the water outlet 307 on the column 31. In this way, the fluid can be prevented from accumulating on the surface of the photovoltaic module 200, avoiding the fluid from blocking sunlight, thereby on the one hand, the light absorption rate of the photovoltaic module 200 can be improved, the energy output of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 is ensured, and the power generation efficiency is improved; on the other hand, the photovoltaic module 200 can be prevented from being soaked by the fluid, causing the photovoltaic module 200 to age, and the fluid can be prevented from penetrating into the interior of the photovoltaic module 200, thereby prolonging the service life of the photovoltaic module 200. In addition, compared with the current-carrying member 57 directly discharging the received fluid to the surface to be fixed, the current-carrying member 57 guiding the fluid to flow to the flow-receiving member 51 can also prevent the fluid from directly impacting the surface to be fixed or other objects, thereby reducing the splashing of water and water erosion, and reducing the probability that the area below the photovoltaic module 200 is adversely affected by the fluid.

[0087] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the frame assembly 10 further comprises a first flow guide member 53 and a second flow guide member 55, the first flow guide member 53 is connected to and communicates with the flow-receiving members 51 of at least two adjacent frame assemblies 10, and communicates with the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30, the second flow guide member 55 is not provided with a through hole 5311, the second flow guide member 55 is connected to and communicates with the flow-receiving members 51 of the remaining two adjacent frame assemblies 10, and the flow-receiving member 51, the second flow guide member 55, the first flow guide member 53 and the column assembly 30 together form a drainage main road 517. The current-carrying member 57 is connected to and communicates with the flow-receiving member 51 through the first flow guide member 53 or the second flow guide member 55.

[0088] Specifically, the flow receiving member 51 is used to receive fluid flowing to the frame assembly 10 and the photovoltaic assembly 200. The flow receiving member 51 includes a flow receiving plate 511 and a flow blocking plate 513. The flow receiving plate 511 is arranged on the inner side wall 1115 of the frame body 111. The flow blocking plate 513 is arranged on the end of the flow receiving plate 511 away from the frame body 111. The flow receiving plate 511, the inner side wall 1115 of the frame body 111 and the flow blocking plate 513 jointly define a flow receiving groove 515 for receiving fluid. The two flow blocking plates 513 of the flow receiving members 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 abut each other.

[0089] The flow carrying member 57 is also used to receive fluid flowing to the cross beam assembly 20 and the photovoltaic assembly 200, and guide the fluid to flow to the first flow guiding member 53 or the second flow guiding member 55. The flow carrying member 57 includes a flow carrying plate 571 and a flow blocking plate 573. The flow carrying plate 571 is arranged on the opposite sides of the cross beam body 211 in the width direction. The flow blocking plate 573 is arranged on the end of the flow carrying plate 571 away from the cross beam body 211. The flow carrying plate 571, the side wall of the cross beam body 211 and the flow blocking plate 573 jointly define a flow carrying groove 575 for carrying fluid. The flow carrying groove 575 can guide the fluid flowing to the cross beam assembly 20 to the first flow guiding member 53 or the second flow guiding member 55. In this way, the fluid in the flow carrying member 57 can enter the flow receiving member 51, flow into the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30 through the through hole 5311 of the first flow guiding member 53, and finally be discharged to the outside through the drain port 307.

[0090] The first flow guiding member 53 includes a connecting plate 531, a first sealing plate 533 and a second sealing plate 535. The connecting plate 531 is provided with a through hole 5311 and is used to connect the flow receiving members 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10. The through hole 5311 is used to communicate the cavities 305 of the column assemblies 30. The first sealing plate 533 is arranged 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. The second sealing plate 535 is arranged on the connecting plate 531 and is used to connect the flow receiving members 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10 to seal the gap between the two adjacent flow receiving members 51. The side wall of the lower end of the column assembly 30 is provided with a drain port 307. The first flow guiding member 53 is used to guide fluid to the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30. The drain port 307 is used to discharge the fluid in the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30.

[0091] The second flow guide 55 comprises a coupling plate 551, a first blocking plate 553 and a second blocking plate 555. The coupling plate 551 is not provided with a through hole and is used to connect the flow guide plate 511 of the flow guide 51 of the adjacent two frame assembly 10. The first blocking plate 553 is arranged on the coupling plate 551 and is connected with the frame body 111 of the adjacent two frame assembly 10, so as to block the gap between the frame body 111 of the adjacent two frame assembly 10. The second blocking plate 555 is arranged on the coupling plate 551 and is connected with the flow blocking plate 513 of the adjacent two flow guide 51, so as to block the gap between the adjacent two flow guide 51.

[0092] In one example, the flow guide 51 of all adjacent two frame assembly 10 is connected and communicated through the first flow guide 53, so as to form the main drainage path 517, and the flow channel 575 serves as a branch drainage path and is communicated with the main drainage path 517. Further, the fluid flowing to the beam assembly 20 and the photovoltaic assembly 200 flows into the flow channel 575, and then the fluid flows into the flow guide 51 of the frame 11 connected with the opposite ends of the second flow guide 55 through the second flow guide 55 and enters the main drainage path 517, and the fluid flowing to the frame assembly 10 and the photovoltaic assembly 200 also flows into the flow guide 51, and the fluid in the flow guide 51 flows into the cavity 305 of the corresponding column assembly 30 through the through hole 5311 of any first flow guide 53 and then is discharged from the drain port 307. At this time, since the flow guide 51 of all adjacent two frame assembly 10 is connected and communicated through the first flow guide 53, the cavity 305 of all column assembly 30 can be used to discharge the fluid, which improves the drainage performance of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000, thereby improving the working stability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000.

[0093] In another example, the second flow guide 55 is connected to and communicates with the flow connectors 51 of two adjacent frame assemblies 10, and the first flow guide 53 is connected to and communicates with the flow connectors 51 of one adjacent frame assembly 10. That is, only one of the four column assemblies 20 has the first flow guide 53 at the upper end, and the through hole 5311 of the first flow guide 53 communicates with the opening of the upper end of the column assembly 20, and the other three column assemblies 10 have the second flow guide 55 at the upper end, and the second flow guide 55 does not communicate with the opening of the upper end of the corresponding column assembly 20. The flow connectors 51, the second flow guide 55, and the first flow guide 53 together form the main drainage path 517, and the current-carrying member 57 serves as a branch drainage path and communicates with the main drainage path 517. Further, the fluid flowing to the beam assembly 20 and the photovoltaic assembly 200 flows into the current-carrying groove 575, then flows into the flow connector 51 of the frame 11 connected to the opposite ends of the second flow guide 55, and the fluid flowing to the frame assembly 10 and the photovoltaic assembly 200 also flows into the flow connector 51. Part of the fluid in the flow connector 51 flows into the cavity 305 of the corresponding column assembly 30 through the through hole 5311 of any first flow guide 53, and then flows out of the drain 307. Part of the fluid in the flow connector 51 passes through the second flow guide 55, and then flows into the cavity 305 of the corresponding column assembly 30 through the through hole 5311 of any first flow guide 53, and then flows out of the drain 307. In this way, the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 has a cavity 305 of one column assembly for draining fluid, which can concentrate drainage and also provide more options for the electrical connection assembly 400. The electrical connection assembly 400 can be wired in the other three column assemblies 20 without drainage.

[0094] In other examples, the upper ends of the four column assemblies 20 can correspond to two second flow guides 55 and two first flow guides 53. The two second flow guides 55 can be arranged at the two column assemblies 20 located on the diagonal line, or can be arranged at the two column assemblies 20 located on the same side. The upper ends of the four column assemblies 20 can also correspond to one second flow guide 55 and three first flow guides 53, and the second flow guide 55 can be arranged at any one of the four column assemblies 20.

[0095] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the flow connectors 51 of the two frame assemblies 10 connected to the column assembly 30 of the first electrical connection assembly 480 of the inverter assembly 900 are connected and communicated by the second flow guide 55.

[0096] Specifically, the first electrical connection assembly 480 can extend to the cavity 305 of any one of the column assemblies 30 after entering the cavity 1111 of any one of the frame assemblies 10. Preferably, the column assembly 30 into which the first electrical connection assembly 480 enters is any one of the column assemblies 30 at the opposite ends of the frame assembly 10 into which the first electrical connection assembly 480 enters. In this way, the length of the first electrical connection assembly 480 extending in the cavity 1111 of the frame assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing the amount of the first electrical connection assembly 480. The column assembly 30 in which the first electrical connection assembly 480 is arranged is connected to two frame assemblies 10, and the flow connectors 51 of the two frame assemblies 10 are connected and communicated by the second flow guide 55. The second flow guide 55 does not have the through hole 5311, and fluid cannot enter the cavity 305 of the column assembly 30 in which the first electrical connection assembly 480 is arranged. In this way, the fluid can be prevented from contacting the first electrical connection assembly 480, and electric leakage can be avoided.

[0097] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the at least one frame assembly 10 includes at least two sub-frame assemblies 10, and the tail end of one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies 10 is connected to the head end of the other. The plurality of support devices 1001 includes at least two support column assemblies 40, the upper end of each support column assembly 40 is configured to be connected to one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies 10, and the lower end is configured to be connected to the surface to be fixed. The inverter assembly 900 is installed on one of the at least two support column assemblies 40.

[0098] The support column assembly 40 is arranged between two pairs of adjacent column assemblies 30, thereby achieving stable support of the frame assembly 10. The support column assembly 40 can be made of steel, aluminum alloy, concrete, etc., to ensure that the support column assembly 40 has sufficient load-bearing capacity and stability, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 during long-term use. The at least one frame assembly 10 includes at least two sub-frame assemblies 10 (e.g., a first sub-frame assembly 1091 and a second sub-frame assembly 1093), and the tail end of one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies 10 is connected to the head end of the other. The upper end of each support column assembly 40 is configured to be connected to one of the at least two sub-frame assemblies 10, and the lower end is configured to be connected to the surface to be fixed. That is, the support column assembly 40 can support the frame assembly 10 forming the long side of the first space 110, thereby reducing the possibility of deformation and damage of the frame assembly 10 under the action of the gravity of the photovoltaic assembly 200 and / or external load, and further improving the structural stability of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000.

[0099] The inverter assembly 900 is installed on one of the plurality of support column assemblies 40, which is located between two adjacent upright column assemblies 30. Therefore, the distance between the inverter assembly 900 installed on the support column assembly 40 and all the photovoltaic assemblies 200 is uniform, which can reduce the length difference of the first electrical connection assemblies 480 between the inverter assembly 900 and each photovoltaic assembly 200, balance the efficiency of the electrical energy transmission from each photovoltaic assembly 200 to the inverter assembly 900, and make the load of the plurality of first electrical connection assemblies 480 more balanced. In addition, compared with installing the inverter 910 externally, installing the inverter assembly 900 on the support column assembly 40 makes the inverter assembly 900 closer to the photovoltaic assemblies 200, which can reduce the length of the first electrical connection assemblies 480 between the photovoltaic assemblies 200 and the inverter 910, reduce the line resistance in the process of electrical energy transmission, and reduce the loss in the process of electrical energy transmission.

[0100] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the support column assembly 40 includes a support column 41, a base plate 45 installed at the lower end of the support column 41, and a coupling member 43 installed at the upper end of the support column 41. The support column 41 is provided with a mounting cavity 405 penetrating through the upper end surface and the lower end surface thereof, and the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 includes the mounting cavity 405. The base plate 45 is used to be connected with the surface to be fixed. The coupling member 43 is connected with one of the first sub-frame assembly 1091 and the second sub-frame assembly 1093.

[0101] The support column 41 is a structure that plays a supporting role in the support column assembly 40. In one example, the support column 41 has a fixed length. In another example, the support column 41 is a telescopic structure, so that the user can adjust the distance between the frame assembly 10 and the surface to be fixed according to the specific use requirements. It can be understood that, when the upright column assembly 30 and the support column assembly 40 are both connected with the frame assembly 10, the lengths of the upright column assembly 30 and the support column assembly 40 are the same, that is, the length of the support column 41 is the same as the length of the upright column 31.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present application, the cross-sectional dimension of the base plate 45 is greater than the cross-sectional dimension of the support column 41, so that, compared with directly connecting the support column 41 with the surface to be fixed, the contact area between the support column assembly 40 and the surface to be fixed is larger, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the frame structure 100 on the surface to be fixed. In one example, the base plate 45 can be combined with the surface to be fixed in a detachable connection manner or a non-detachable connection manner. In another example, the base plate 45 can not be connected with the surface to be fixed, and in this case, the base plate 45 is only supported on the surface to be fixed.

[0103] In some embodiments, the first sub-frame assembly 1091 comprises a first sub-frame 10911, the second sub-frame assembly 1093 comprises a second sub-frame 10931, and the assembling steps of the second frame assembly 103 and the support column assembly 40 can be as follows: firstly, connecting the coupling member 43 to the upper end of the support column 41; then, partially penetrating the coupling member 43 through the first sub-frame 10911 or the second sub-frame 10931, and connecting the first sub-frame assembly 1091 or the second sub-frame assembly 1091 to the coupling member 43; subsequently, connecting the first sub-frame assembly 1091 and the second sub-frame assembly 1093; finally, connecting the base plate 45 to the lower end of the support column 41, and connecting the base plate 45 to the surface to be fixed, thus completing the assembling of the second frame assembly 103 and the support column assembly 40. It can be understood that the assembling steps of the second frame assembly 103 and the support column assembly 40 in the above embodiments are only exemplary, and in other embodiments, the assembling steps of the second frame assembly 103 and the support column assembly 40 can also include other forms, which are not exemplified one by one here.

[0104] Referring to Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the current collector 51 of the frame assembly 10 connected with the support column assembly 40 penetrating the first electrical connection assembly 480 of the inverter assembly 900 is connected and communicated with the current collector 57 through the second flow guide 55.

[0105] Specifically, after the first electrical connection assembly 480 enters the cavity 1111 of any frame assembly 10, it can extend to the mounting cavity 405 of any support column assembly 40. Preferably, the support column assembly 40 entered by the first electrical connection assembly 480 is any support column assembly 40 at the opposite ends of the frame assembly 10 entered by the first electrical connection assembly 480, so that the length of the first electrical connection assembly 480 extending in the cavity 1111 of the frame assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing the amount of the first electrical connection assembly 480. The support column assembly 40 penetrating the first electrical connection assembly 480 is connected with two frame assemblies 10, the current collectors 51 of the two frame assemblies 10 are connected and communicated through the second flow guide 55, the second flow guide 55 has no through hole 5311, and fluid cannot enter the cavity 305 of the support column assembly 40 penetrating the first electrical connection assembly 480, so that the fluid can be prevented from contacting the first electrical connection assembly 480 to avoid electric leakage.

[0106] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the photovoltaic assembly 200 comprises a photovoltaic unit 230, the photovoltaic unit 230 comprises a photovoltaic panel 2301, a junction box 2303 and a connector 2305 extending from the junction box 2303, the connectors 2305 of all photovoltaic assemblies 200 in the same second space 120 extend towards the same crossbeam assembly 20 or the same frame assembly 10 of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 and are electrically connected by the third electrical connection assembly 410, the third electrical connection assembly 410 penetrates into the cavity 1111 of the frame assembly 10 connected with either end of the crossbeam assembly 20 from the second space 120 and extends to the inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001 and then penetrates out from the lower end of the support device 1001.

[0107] The photovoltaic assembly 200 is a solar conversion device that converts solar energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic assembly 200 can be a single-crystal silicon, polycrystalline silicon or thin-film solar cell and other types of solar conversion devices. Among them, the photovoltaic unit 230 is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy, the electrical connection element inside the photovoltaic unit 230 is electrically connected with the junction box 2303, the junction box 2303 can transmit the converted electrical energy from the connector 2305 of the junction box 2303 to the third electrical connection assembly 410, the third electrical connection assembly 410 then transmits the electrical energy to the external equipment 840, which can be an energy storage device capable of storing electrical energy. The photovoltaic assembly 200 is arranged on the frame structure 100, which can not only absorb sunlight to convert solar energy into electrical energy for power generation, but also cover the second space 120 to reduce sunlight from shining into the photovoltaic sunshade 1000, thereby achieving the effect of sunshade. Among them, the inside of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000 refers to the space below the photovoltaic assembly 200 and surrounded by the frame structure 100.

[0108] The cross-sectional shape of the photovoltaic member 230 in the XY plane can include, but is not limited to, regular shapes such as square, circle, triangle, and rhombus, or irregular shapes. In the embodiments of the present application, only the cross-sectional shape of the photovoltaic panel 2301 is taken as an example of a square. For the same second space 120, the joints 2305 extend towards the same beam assembly 20 or the same frame assembly 10, that is, the joints 2305 can extend towards the same beam assembly 20, or the joints 2305 can extend towards the frame assembly 10 opposite the beam assembly 20 in the second direction Y. The present application describes the joints 2305 of the same second space 120 extending towards the same beam assembly 20. In this way, the joints 2305 are arranged in sequence in the first direction X, and all the joints 2305 are electrically connected to the same third electrical connection assembly 410. The electrical connection mode includes, but is not limited to, series connection, parallel connection, and series-parallel connection. The present application describes the joints 2305 in the same second space 120 connected in series with the third electrical connection assembly 410. After the third electrical connection assembly 410 is connected to the joints 2305, it can pass through the cavity 1111 of any one frame assembly 10 connected to both ends of the beam 21, that is, the third electrical connection assembly 410 can pass into the cavity 1111 of any one frame assembly 10 extending in the second direction Y. The third electrical connection assembly 410 entering the cavity 1111 can extend in the cavity 1111 and then enter the cavity 305 of any one of the four column assemblies 30. That is, in the present application, the third electrical connection assembly 410 entering the cavity 1111 can extend in the cavity 1111 and then enter any one of the four column assemblies 30, and then pass out from the lower end of the column assembly 30 to be electrically connected to the external device 840.

[0109] All the joints 2305 in the same second space 120 extend in one direction, that is, the joints 2305 in the same second space 120 can be connected to the third electrical connection assembly 410 on the same side, avoiding the need for longer third electrical connection assemblies 410 to connect joints 2305 on different sides, allowing the third electrical connection assembly 410 to be arranged simply, reducing the amount of third electrical connection assembly 410 used, thereby reducing the line resistance and heat generation of the third electrical connection assembly 410, and reducing the energy consumption of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000. In addition, the third electrical connection assembly 410 passes from the second space 120 into the cavity 1111 and the cavity 305. On the one hand, the cavity 1111 and the cavity 305 provide accommodation space and installation path for the third electrical connection assembly 410, making the wiring of the third electrical connection assembly 410 consistent with the frame structure 100, reducing the complexity of wiring, on the other hand, it can avoid the third electrical connection assembly 410 being exposed to the external environment, avoiding wear and tear of the third electrical connection assembly 410, improving the service life of the third electrical connection assembly 410, reducing the risk of electric shock or fire caused by damage to the third electrical connection assembly 410, and on the other hand, improving the neatness and beauty of the outer surface of the photovoltaic sunshade 1000.

[0110] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the third electrical connection assembly 410, the first electrical connection assembly 480 of the inverter assembly 900 and the second electrical connection assembly 490 of the inverter assembly 900 extend to the same inner cavity 1007 of the support device 1001. In this way, the third electrical connection assembly 410, the first electrical connection assembly 480 of the inverter assembly 900 and the second electrical connection assembly 490 of the inverter assembly 900 can be wired regularly, and more options can be provided for the main drainage path. The main drainage path can be drained through any column assembly 30 that does not accommodate an electrical connection assembly (any one of the first electrical connection assembly 480, the second electrical connection assembly 490 and the third electrical connection assembly 410).

[0111] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should be covered in the scope of the claims and the specification of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, each technical feature mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic awning, characterized in that: include: Photovoltaic panels; A frame structure comprising a plurality of frame assemblies and a plurality of supporting devices, wherein the upper ends of the supporting devices are used to connect to the frame assemblies and the lower ends are connected to the surface to be fixed via connectors, and the frame assemblies are used to accommodate the photovoltaic modules; and An inverter assembly is installed on the supporting device, and the photovoltaic assembly is electrically connected to at least one of an electrical device, an external device or a power grid through the inverter assembly.

2. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inverter assembly includes: An inverter is installed on the supporting device, the inverter is electrically connected to the photovoltaic component through a first electrical connection component, and the inverter is connected to at least one of the power-consuming device, the external device or the power grid through a second electrical connection component.

3. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first electrical connection assembly at least partially penetrates the inner cavity of the support device; and / or, The second electrical connection assembly at least partially penetrates into the inner cavity of the supporting device.

4. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inverter assembly further includes a protective component; the inverter includes: A shell body, wherein the shell body is provided with an interface, and the protective member is movably connected to the shell body and covers the interface; a fastening member, the fastening member being provided on the shell body and being used to connect the shell body to the supporting device; and An electrical connection member is disposed in the shell body and electrically connected to the second electrical connection component.

5. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the frame assemblies enclose a first space; the photovoltaic awning also includes a beam assembly, the opposite ends of the beam assembly are respectively connected to the two opposite frame assemblies, and the first space is divided into a plurality of second spaces, and the second spaces are used to accommodate the photovoltaic assemblies.

6. The photovoltaic awning according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The plurality of support devices include a plurality of column assemblies, the upper ends of the column assemblies are used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies, and the lower ends are used to connect to the surface to be fixed, and the inverter assembly is installed in one of the plurality of column assemblies.

7. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two adjacent frame assemblies include a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly; the column assembly includes: A column, wherein the column is provided with a cavity penetrating the upper end surface and the lower end surface thereof, and the inner cavity of the supporting device includes the cavity; A bottom plate installed at the lower end of the column, the bottom plate is used to connect with the surface to be fixed; and An adapter is installed on the upper end of the column, and the adapter connects the first frame assembly and the second frame assembly.

8. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame assembly also includes a first flow guide and a second flow guide. The first flow guide is connected and communicated with the flow connecting pieces of at least two adjacent frame assemblies, and is communicated with the cavity of the column assembly. The second flow guide is not provided with a through hole. The second flow guide is connected and communicated with the flow connecting pieces of the other two adjacent frame assemblies. The flow connecting piece, the second flow guide, the first flow guide and the column assembly together form a main drainage path.

9. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 8, characterized in that: The flow connection pieces of the two frame assemblies connected to the column assembly that passes through the first electrical connection assembly of the inverter assembly are connected and communicated through the second flow guide piece.

10. The photovoltaic awning according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: At least one of the frame components includes at least two sub-frame components, and the tail end of one of the at least two sub-frame components is connected to the head end of the other; the plurality of support devices include a plurality of column components and at least two support column components, The upper end of each column assembly is used to connect two adjacent frame assemblies, and the lower end is used to connect to the surface to be fixed, and the inverter assembly is installed on the column assembly; and / or, The upper end of each support column assembly is used to connect to one of at least two sub-frame assemblies, and the lower end is used to connect to the surface to be fixed. The inverter assembly is installed on one of at least two support column assemblies.

11. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 10, characterized in that: The two adjacent frame assemblies include a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly, the second frame assembly includes a first sub-frame assembly and a second sub-frame assembly; the support column assembly includes: A support column, wherein the support column is provided with a mounting cavity penetrating the upper end surface and the lower end surface thereof, and the inner cavity of the support device includes the mounting cavity; A base plate mounted on the lower end of the support column, the base plate being used to connect to the surface to be fixed; and A connecting piece is installed on the upper end of the supporting column, and the connecting piece connects one of the first sub-frame assembly and the second sub-frame assembly.

12. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 10, characterized in that: The frame assembly also includes a first flow guide and a second flow guide, the first flow guide is provided with a through hole, and the second flow guide is not provided with a through hole; the frame of the frame assembly also includes a frame body and a flow connection piece for carrying fluid arranged on the inner side wall of the frame body; the beam assembly of the photovoltaic awning includes a beam, the beam includes a beam body and flow-carrying pieces for carrying fluid arranged on opposite sides of the beam body, and the flow-carrying pieces are connected and communicated with the flow connection piece through the first flow guide or the second flow guide.

13. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 12, characterized in that: The flow connection piece of the frame assembly connected to the support column assembly of the first electrical connection assembly passing through the inverter assembly is connected and communicated with the current carrying piece through the second flow guide piece.

14. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photovoltaic assembly includes a photovoltaic component, which includes a photovoltaic panel, a junction box and a connector extending from the junction box. The connectors of all photovoltaic assemblies in the same second space extend toward the same beam assembly of the photovoltaic awning or the same frame assembly, and are electrically connected through a third electrical connection assembly. The third electrical connection assembly passes from the second space into the cavity of the frame assembly connected to either end of the beam assembly, extends to the inner cavity of the support device, and then passes out from the lower end of the support device.

15. The photovoltaic awning according to claim 14, characterized in that: The third electrical connection component, the first electrical connection component of the inverter component, and the second electrical connection component of the inverter component extend into the inner cavity of the same supporting device.

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