Folding photovoltaic module frame

By designing a foldable photovoltaic module frame, the problem of traditional frames being unable to fold has been solved. This design enables the frame to fold, seal, and absorb shock, improving transportation and storage efficiency and enhancing the performance and lifespan of the modules.

CN223514854UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04ZHENJIANG YACHEN NEW MATERIAL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423012017.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

Traditional photovoltaic module frames cannot be folded, which makes transportation and storage inconvenient, and their sealing and shock absorption performance is insufficient, affecting the performance and lifespan of the modules.

Method used

A foldable photovoltaic module frame was designed, comprising a folding component, a sealing component, and a locking component. The frame is folded by a hinge connection, and sealing and shock absorption are achieved using a sealing flexible plate and a shock-absorbing pad.

Benefits of technology

The photovoltaic module frame is foldable, which improves transportation and storage efficiency, and the performance and lifespan of the module are enhanced through sealing and shock absorption measures.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding photovoltaic assembly frame body, comprising a frame; the outer wall of the folding assembly is rotationally connected with the outer wall of the frame; the outer wall of the sealing assembly is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the frame; the top of the locking assembly is fixedly connected with the bottom of the folding assembly; the folding assembly comprises a frame. The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic assemblies. By arranging the folding assembly and the locking assembly, the frame and the frame are unfolded through the hinge, then the photovoltaic component is installed in the frame body, then the folding frame and the overturning frame are close to each other, so that the position of the bottom of the photovoltaic component is limited, the insertion block is aligned with the groove in the limiting block, and then the force on the insertion block is released; and the insertion block is pushed to slide in the direction from the sliding shell to the limiting block. According to the invention, the purpose of folding the photovoltaic module frame body is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic module technology, specifically to a foldable photovoltaic module frame. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of solar photovoltaic power generation, the photovoltaic module frame is an important component to ensure the stable operation and safety of photovoltaic modules. However, traditional photovoltaic module frames have some significant problems in practical applications.

[0003] Traditional photovoltaic (PV) module frames are typically fixed and non-foldable, which causes numerous inconveniences during transportation, storage, and installation. Due to their large size and inability to change shape, they occupy a significant amount of space, increasing transportation costs and storage difficulties. Furthermore, traditional PV module frames are inadequate in terms of sealing and shock absorption. PV modules may be affected by external environmental factors such as wind, rain, and vibration during use, and traditional frames cannot effectively seal the interface between the module and the frame, allowing moisture and dust to intrude and affecting the performance and lifespan of the PV module. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a foldable photovoltaic module frame, comprising: a frame; a folding component, the outer wall of which is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame; a sealing component, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame; and a locking component, the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the folding component; the folding component includes a frame, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to a hinge, the bottom of which is rotatably connected to a flip frame, the outer wall of which is rotatably connected to a pivot, the bottom of which is rotatably connected to the folding frame via the pivot, and the outer wall of the pivot is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the folding frame, wherein two sets of pivots are provided, and the outer wall of the hinge is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame.

[0005] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a sliding shell, an insert block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding shell, a limit block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the insert block, a protrusion is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limit block, and a groove corresponding to the protrusion is formed in the wall of the limit block.

[0006] Preferably, the outer wall of the protrusion is in contact with the outer wall of the limiting block, the inner wall of the sliding shell is slidably connected with a spring block, the spring block is made of elastic material, the outer wall of the spring block is in contact with the outer wall of the insert block, the outer wall of the sliding shell is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flip frame, and the outer wall of the limiting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the folding frame.

[0007] Preferably, the sealing assembly includes a soft pad, and two sets of soft pads are provided. A sealing soft plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of each set of soft pads. The sealing assembly and the soft pads are made of elastic material. The outer wall of the soft pads is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. A shock-absorbing pad is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame, and the shock-absorbing pads are arranged in a linear array along the outer wall of the frame.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0009] 1. This utility model sets up a folding component and a locking component, unfolds the frame and frame through a hinge, then installs the photovoltaic component into the frame, and then brings the folding frame and the flipping frame closer to each other to restrict the position of the bottom of the photovoltaic component. The insert block is aligned with the groove in the limiting block, and then the force on the insert block is released to push the insert block to slide along the sliding shell towards the limiting block, thus achieving the purpose of foldable frame and solving the problem of traditional frames not being able to be folded.

[0010] 2. By setting a sealing component, the photovoltaic module comes into contact with the sealing flexible plate, and the sealing flexible plate squeezes the soft pad, causing the soft pad to deform and push the sealing flexible plate to adhere to the outer wall of the photovoltaic module, thereby sealing the interface between the photovoltaic module and the frame. Meanwhile, the shock-absorbing pad deforms under the impact of the photovoltaic module, thereby reducing the impact force, achieving the purpose of sealing and shock-absorbing photovoltaic modules and solving the problem that traditional equipment cannot seal and shock-absorbing photovoltaic modules.

[0011] 3. By setting a locking component, after the insert block slides out of the limiting block, the protrusion inside the insert block slides downward under the action of gravity and protrudes out of the outer wall of the insert block, thereby limiting the sliding position of the insert block and preventing accidental contact that could cause the frame to unfold. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is the front view of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the folding component of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing assembly of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of part A of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Sealing assembly; 3. Locking assembly; 4. Spindle; 5. Folding assembly; 51. Frame; 52. Hinge; 53. Flip frame; 54. Folding frame; 31. Sliding shell; 32. Insert block; 34. Limiting block; 35. Protrusion; 36. Spring block; 21. Soft pad; 22. Shock-absorbing pad; 23. Sealing soft plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose. Example

[0020] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a foldable photovoltaic module frame, including: a frame 1; a folding component 5, the outer wall of the folding component 5 being rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame 1; a sealing component 2, the outer wall of the sealing component 2 being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1; a locking component 3, the top of the locking component 3 being fixedly connected to the bottom of the folding component 5; the folding component 5 includes a frame 51, the outer wall of the frame 51 being fixedly connected to a hinge 52, the bottom of the frame 51 being rotatably connected to a flip frame 53, the bottom of the frame 1 being rotatably connected to a folding frame 54 via a pivot 4, and the outer wall of the pivot 4 being rotatably connected to the outer wall of the folding frame 54, the pivot 4 being provided in two sets, the outer wall of the hinge 52 being rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame 1, the locking component 3 includes a sliding shell 31, the inner wall of the sliding shell 31 being slidably connected to an insert block 32, a groove corresponding to the insert block 32 being opened in the wall of the sliding shell 31, the outer wall of the insert block 32 being slidably connected to a limit block 34, and the inner wall of the limit block 34 being slidably connected to a protrusion 35.

[0021] The outer wall of the protrusion 35 contacts the outer wall of the limiting block 34. The protrusion 35 slides out of the insert 32, thereby preventing the insert 32 from sliding out of the limiting block 34. The inner wall of the sliding shell 31 is slidably connected to the spring block 36. The outer wall of the spring block 36 contacts the outer wall of the insert 32. The outer wall of the sliding shell 31 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flip frame 53. The outer wall of the limiting block 34 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the folding frame 54.

[0022] The sealing assembly 2 includes a soft pad 21, which is provided in two sets. Each set of soft pads 21 has a sealing soft plate 23 fixedly connected to its outer wall. The outer wall of the soft pad 21 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1. The inner wall of the frame 1 is fixedly connected to a shock-absorbing pad 22. The soft pad 21 pushes the sealing soft plate 23 to adhere to the outer wall of the photovoltaic module, thereby sealing the interface between the photovoltaic module and the frame. The shock-absorbing pad 22 is arranged linearly along the outer wall of the frame 1.

[0023] Working principle:

[0024] When in use, the frame needs to be unfolded first by folding component 5. After the frame is unfolded, the photovoltaic module can be installed into the frame. The interface between the photovoltaic module and the frame is sealed by sealing component 2. After the photovoltaic module is installed into the frame, the position of the frame can be locked by locking component 3.

[0025] When unfolding the folding component 5, simply unfold the frame 51 and the frame 1 through the hinge 52, then install the photovoltaic component into the frame. Subsequently, rotate the folding frame 54 at the bottom of the frame 1 towards the flipping frame 53 through the pivot 4, and rotate the flipping frame 53 towards the folding frame 54, so that the folding frame 54 and the flipping frame 53 move closer to each other, thereby restricting the position of the bottom of the photovoltaic component.

[0026] Once the folding frame 54 and the flipping frame 53 are close to each other, the insert block 32 can be slid towards the spring block 36, causing the insert block 32 to press against the spring block 36. Then, the insert block 32 is aligned with the groove in the limiting block 34. Next, the force on the insert block 32 is released. Because the spring block 36 has accumulated elastic potential energy during the pressing process, the spring block 36 can release its elastic potential energy after the force on the insert block 32 is released, thereby pushing the insert block 32 to slide along the sliding shell 31 towards the limiting block 34. After the insert block 32 slides out of the limiting block 34, the protrusion 35 inside the insert block 32 slides downward under the action of gravity, thus protruding from the insert block 32 and limiting the sliding position of the insert block 32.

[0027] When the photovoltaic module is installed into the frame, the photovoltaic module first comes into contact with the sealing flexible plate 23, and the sealing flexible plate 23 squeezes the soft pad 21, thereby causing the soft pad 21 to deform and push the sealing flexible plate 23 to adhere to the outer wall of the photovoltaic module, thereby sealing the interface between the photovoltaic module and the frame. When the photovoltaic module is subjected to impact force, the shock-absorbing pad 22 deforms under the impact of the photovoltaic module, thereby reducing the impact force.

[0028] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.

Claims

1. A foldable photovoltaic module frame, characterized in that, include: Framework (1); Folding assembly (5), the outer wall of the folding assembly (5) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame (1); A sealing assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1) by its outer wall. Locking component (3), the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of folding component (5); The folding assembly (5) includes a frame (51), the outer wall of the frame (51) is fixedly connected to a hinge (52), the bottom of the frame (51) is rotatably connected to a flip frame (53), the bottom of the frame (1) is rotatably connected to a folding frame (54) via a pivot (4), and the outer wall of the pivot (4) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the folding frame (54). The pivot (4) is provided in two sets, and the outer wall of the hinge (52) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame (1).

2. The foldable photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking component (3) includes a sliding shell (31), an insert (32) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding shell (31), a limit block (34) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the insert (32), and a protrusion (35) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limit block (34).

3. A foldable photovoltaic module frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the protrusion (35) is in contact with the outer wall of the limiting block (34), and the inner wall of the sliding shell (31) is slidably connected with the spring block (36).

4. A foldable photovoltaic module frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the spring block (36) is in contact with the outer wall of the insert block (32), the outer wall of the sliding shell (31) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flip frame (53), and the outer wall of the limiting block (34) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the folding frame (54).

5. A foldable photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly (2) includes a soft pad (21), which is provided in two sets, and a sealing soft plate (23) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of each set of soft pads (21).

6. A foldable photovoltaic module frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the cushion (21) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1), and the inner wall of the frame (1) is fixedly connected to the shock-absorbing pad (22), and the shock-absorbing pad (22) is arranged linearly along the outer wall of the frame (1).