Tapping reinforcing piece for installing frame bolt of photovoltaic module

By designing a tapping reinforcement for mounting photovoltaic module frame bolts, the problems of stress concentration and low construction efficiency during bolt installation were solved, enabling a fast and safe installation process, reducing costs and improving installation reliability.

CN223519609UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07JIANGSU CHANGZHE NEW ENERGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423018781.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-09
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-09

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Technical Problem

Existing solar photovoltaic modules are prone to stress concentration during bolt installation, which can lead to damage to the module frame. Furthermore, the installation process is inefficient and poses safety hazards.

Method used

Design a tapping reinforcement for mounting photovoltaic module frame bolts. Made of aluminum, it includes a support, a base, and a hook structure. It can be quickly fixed by rotation and has the functions of both bolt mounting and local reinforcement. The material elasticity and gap design prevent it from falling off.

Benefits of technology

It enables fast and safe installation of photovoltaic modules, reduces construction manpower and time, lowers the risk of missing parts, reduces costs, and improves installation reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tapping reinforcing member for installing a frame bolt of a photovoltaic module, which belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic modules and comprises an integrally formed tapping reinforcing member, the tapping reinforcing member comprises a supporting part and a base, the supporting part is arranged upwards from the side edge of the base, and a threaded hole is formed in the middle of the base; the supporting part comprises a vertical connecting part and a bending part, the vertical connecting part is connected with the base, the bending part is arranged above the vertical connecting part and is bent towards the other side of the base, a clamping hook is arranged at the top of the bending part, and the clamping hook can be matched with a clamping groove in the bearing surface of the frame. The photovoltaic module is simple in structure, can be quickly installed, adopts the gap design, not only meets the installation requirement, but also can prevent falling off, is matched with the clearance fillet design, greatly saves the construction manpower and time, has a local supporting and reinforcing effect when the front surface of the photovoltaic module bears a load, has a pull-down reinforcing effect when the back surface of the photovoltaic module bears the load, and is convenient to install. The consumption of component frame aluminum materials is reduced, and the cost is saved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to photovoltaic module technical field, concretely relates to a kind of tapping reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation. BACKGROUND

[0002] Solar energy is the energy generated by the continuous nuclear fusion reaction of sun's interior or surface sunspot. Solar energy has the advantages of abundant resources, long life, wide distribution, safety, cleanliness and reliable technology. Since solar energy can be converted into various other forms of energy, its application is very wide. To obtain electric power from solar energy, photoelectric conversion by solar cell is needed.

[0003] Before leaving factory, solar photovoltaic module will be full of frame of aluminium extrusion section, and the glass between aluminium frame and solar photovoltaic panel is bonded with silicone. The function of photovoltaic module frame is to reinforce photovoltaic panel to meet the requirement of wind pressure and snow pressure load in outdoor; to be connected with photovoltaic support, which has two installation methods, i.e. pressing block installation and bolt installation; to protect solar panel from damage by external force during logistics and transportation; to seal, i.e. to seal solar photovoltaic panel with silicone around aluminium frame to prevent water vapor from entering and affecting the electrical performance of photovoltaic panel. In the prior art, M8 nut and flat washer are directly installed on the installation hole of aluminium frame during bolt installation of solar photovoltaic module, and then aluminium frame is connected with photovoltaic support. With the increase of power, area and weight of solar photovoltaic module, stress concentration occurs at M8 flat washer after long-term outdoor load and use, which leads to the risk of damage of module frame and falling of solar photovoltaic module. In addition, high-altitude operation is needed on photovoltaic support system during installation of M8 flat washer and nut, which is dangerous and inefficient. Two parts, i.e. nut and flat washer, are needed to be installed at the installation hole of solar photovoltaic module frame, which leads to the risk of missing flat washer by construction personnel, and the photovoltaic module is damaged by long-term outdoor load. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a tapping reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation to solve the above problems, which has the functions of module bolt installation and local reinforcement of module frame, local reinforcement of front load, increase of stress area of back load, quick installation with photovoltaic module frame, single-handed tool operation, great saving of construction labor and time, and no quality risk of missing part installation.

[0005] Technical solution: The utility model provides a kind of taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation, including integrally-formed taphole reinforcement, the taphole reinforcement includes support part, base, the support part is set from base side edge upwards, the base middle is equipped with threaded hole;The support part includes vertical connecting portion and bending portion, the vertical connecting portion is connected with base, the bending portion is bent and set to the other side of base on vertical connecting portion upper direction, and the top of bending portion is equipped with hook, the hook can be cooperated with frame bearing surface clamping groove.Taphole reinforcement has the effect of supporting and reinforcing, front load, support, and the hook of bending portion further provides back load.

[0006] Further, the taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation is made of aluminum material.

[0007] Further, the taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation has a height greater than or equal to the internal height of the photovoltaic module frame. The use of aluminum material elasticity makes installation convenient and quick, and the taphole reinforcement is not easy to fall off from the frame.

[0008] Further, the taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation is provided with a clearance corner design on both sides of the base. This design facilitates installation, saves the amount of aluminum material used, and reduces costs.

[0009] Further, the taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation is installed in the photovoltaic module frame by a rotating installation method.

[0010] Further, the taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation is provided with a quick-release buckle structure on the side of the base away from the support part. This design facilitates disassembly. By applying an upward force to the quick-release buckle structure, utilizing the material elasticity of aluminum, and cooperating with the clearance corner design at the bottom, the taphole reinforcement can be quickly disassembled from the frame.

[0011] Further, the taphole reinforcement for photovoltaic module frame bolt installation is provided with a gap design between the support part and the photovoltaic module frame. The vertical connecting portion, the top surface of the bending portion, and the lower part of the base are in contact with the photovoltaic module frame. The gap design meets the installation requirements, prevents falling, reduces the amount of aluminum material used, and saves costs.

[0012] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The tapping reinforcement for mounting photovoltaic module frame bolts described in this utility model has a simple structure, is practical and convenient, and can be quickly installed and fitted with the photovoltaic module frame. During photovoltaic module installation, it can be operated with a single-handed power tool, which greatly saves construction manpower and time. It has the functions of mounting module bolts and local reinforcement of the module frame. The front has the function of load and support, and the back also has the function of load and downward reinforcement. The material elasticity and gap design not only meet the installation requirements, but also prevent it from falling. With the rounded corner design to avoid gaps, it is easy to install and saves the amount of aluminum material used, thus reducing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tapping reinforcement component for mounting bolts on a photovoltaic module frame, according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the tapped reinforcement part of this utility model with the photovoltaic module frame;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly cross section of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: Tapping reinforcement 1, support 11, base 12, threaded hole 121, hook 111, quick-release buckle structure 122 Detailed Implementation

[0017] Example 1

[0018] like Figures 1-3 The diagram illustrates a tapping reinforcement for mounting photovoltaic module frame bolts, comprising an integrally formed tapping reinforcement 1. The tapping reinforcement 1 includes a support portion 11 and a base 12. The support portion 11 extends upwards from the side of the base 12, and the base 12 has a threaded hole 121 in the center. The support portion 11 includes a vertical connecting portion and a bent portion. The vertical connecting portion is connected to the base 12, and the bent portion bends upwards from the vertical connecting portion towards the other side of the base 12. A hook 111 is provided at the top of the bent portion, which can engage with a groove on the frame's bearing surface. The tapping reinforcement 1 provides support and reinforcement, bearing the front load, and the hook 111 design of the bent portion further provides support for the back load.

[0019] In this embodiment, the tapping reinforcement 1 is made of aluminum.

[0020] like Figure 1 The diagram shows a tapping reinforcement for mounting photovoltaic module frame bolts, with rounded corners on both sides of the lower part of the base 12. This facilitates installation, saves on aluminum material, and reduces costs.

[0021] Example 2

[0022] In this embodiment, based on embodiment 1, as shown in Figure 1 The side of the base 12 away from the support part 11 is provided with a quick-release buckle structure 122. It is convenient to disassemble. Only need to exert force upward on the quick-release buckle structure 122, use the elastic deformation of aluminum material, cooperate with the clearance round corner design at the bottom, can quickly disassemble the tapping reinforcement piece 1 from the frame.

[0023] As shown in Figure 3 The support part 11 is assembled with the photovoltaic module frame with a gap design, which is only set by the vertical connecting part of the support part 11, the top surface of the bending part, and the lower part of the base 12 abutting against the photovoltaic module frame. The gap design meets the installation requirements, prevents falling, reduces the amount of aluminum material, and saves costs.

[0024] In this embodiment, the tapping reinforcement piece 1 can be compatible with photovoltaic module aluminum extruded section frames of similar opening cross-section design of various sizes.

[0025] In this embodiment, the tapping reinforcement piece 1 is installed into the photovoltaic module frame in a rotary manner; the height of the tapping reinforcement piece 1 is greater than or equal to the internal height of the photovoltaic module frame. Utilize the material elasticity of aluminum material, convenient and fast installation, and not easy to fall from the module frame.

[0026] It should be noted that the above is only the technical solution of the utility model and not a limitation. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model technical solution can be modified or replaced equivalently without departing from the scope of the utility model technical solution, which should be covered in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A tapping reinforcement for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame, characterized by: The application relates to a tapping reinforcement (1) integrally formed, which comprises a support part (11) and a base (12), wherein the support part (11) is arranged upward from the side of the base (12); The support part (11) comprises a vertical connecting part and a bending part, the vertical connecting part is connected with the base (12), the bending part is arranged upward on the vertical connecting part and is bent to the other side of the base (12), a hook (111) is arranged on the top of the bending part, and the hook (111) can be matched with a frame bearing surface slot; A threaded hole (121) is arranged in the middle of the base (12).

2. A tacking reinforcement for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tapping reinforcement (1) is made of aluminum material.

3. A thread-reinforcement element for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the tapping reinforcement (1) is greater than or equal to the internal height of a photovoltaic module frame.

4. A thread-reinforcement element for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sides below the base (12) are provided with a clearance corner design.

5. A thread-reinforcement element for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tapping reinforcement (1) is installed in the photovoltaic module frame in a rotating mode.

6. A thread-reinforcement element for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (12) is provided with a quick-release buckle structure (122) on the side far from the support part (11).

7. A thread-reinforcement element for use in the bolting of a photovoltaic module frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support part (11) and the photovoltaic module frame are provided with a gap design, and only the top surface of the vertical connecting part and the bending part of the support part (11) and the lower part of the base (12) are arranged to abut against the photovoltaic module frame.