Steel strand hoop for installing photovoltaic module

By using sheet metal processing with zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy to manufacture the mounting clamps for photovoltaic modules, the problems of high material costs and loosening have been solved, and the structural strength and connection stability have been improved, ensuring the safety of the photovoltaic modules.

CN223528020UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07NANJING GUANGXIANG NEW ENERGY IND DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423033958.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic module mounting clamps are expensive and prone to loosening in wind-induced vibration environments, affecting safety.

Method used

The clamps are manufactured using sheet metal technology with zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy material. The structure is strengthened by the arc-shaped corner transition connection and the corner ribs. Anti-loosening and anti-retardation surfaces are set at the connection holes to match the serrated grooves of the flange nuts to prevent loosening.

Benefits of technology

It reduces production costs, improves the structural strength and connection stability of the clamps, prevents nuts from loosening under vibration or wind, and enhances the installation safety of photovoltaic modules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steel strand hoop for installing a photovoltaic module, and belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation. Comprising a hoop body, the hoop body is provided with an arc-shaped pressing part, connecting parts are arranged on the two side edges of the pressing part respectively, and connecting holes are formed in the connecting parts; the pressing part and the connecting part are in transition connection through an arc-shaped corner, and a corner convex rib for connecting the pressing part and the connecting part is arranged at the arc-shaped corner; one end face of the connecting hole is provided with an anti-loose retaining face. The connecting hole is provided with a flange nut in a matching manner; the flange nut comprises a nut body, and one end of the nut body is provided with a retaining ring matched with the anti-loose retaining face. The corner convex ribs are arranged at the arc-shaped corners, so that the connecting strength between the pressing part and the connecting part is enhanced, and the stability and durability of the whole structure are improved; the upper end face of the connecting hole is provided with an anti-loosening retaining face, and the nut can be effectively prevented from loosening in the vibration or wind vibration environment by being matched with the flange nut.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to photovoltaic power generation technical field, concretely relates to a steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation. BACKGROUND

[0002] The flexible photovoltaic support is used for laying photovoltaic modules on prestressed steel strand, which is generally in the form of hoop and is held on the steel strand, and the diameter of the hoop should match the diameter of the steel strand. The hoop (not necessarily uniform in this name, different in factory) is generally made of aluminum alloy or iron, and the cost of the aluminum alloy is higher, and the cost of the iron is lower. The aluminum alloy hoop is generally formed by drawing process, and the iron hoop is generally formed by sheet metal or stamping. The surface of the aluminum alloy hoop is anodized for corrosion protection, and the iron hoop is generally hot galvanized for corrosion protection.

[0003] The flexible photovoltaic support is a prestressed tension system of steel strand (cable), and the module is laid on the cable. Because it is flexible, it has certain vibration under the influence of wind vibration, and the bolt installed on the cable is required to have good anti-loosening effect to prevent wind vibration from falling off, which is an important safety problem. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation, which is mainly used for improving the structural strength and nut anti-backout performance of the hoop.

[0005] The utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation, comprising a hoop body, the hoop body has an arc-shaped compression part, the two sides of the compression part are respectively provided with connecting parts, and connecting holes are formed in the connecting parts; the compression part and the connecting part are connected through an arc-shaped corner, and a corner protruding rib connecting the compression part and the connecting part is arranged at the arc-shaped corner; and a lock surface is arranged on one end surface of the connecting hole.

[0006] Preferably, the compression part, the connecting part and the arc-shaped corner are integrally stamped, and the compression part, the connecting part and the arc-shaped corner are made of zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy.

[0007] Preferably, the two end positions of the arc-shaped corner are respectively provided with a corner protruding rib formed by stamping.

[0008] Preferably, the outer side of the corner protruding rib is a beveled plane connecting the compression part and the connecting part.

[0009] Preferably, the lock surface is a ring surface coaxial with the connecting hole, and a sawtooth groove is formed around the connecting hole on the lock surface.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting hole is provided with a flange nut in cooperation; the flange nut comprises a nut body, one end of the nut body is provided with a backstop ring matched with the lock surface, and a sawtooth groove is formed around the nut body on the surface of the backstop ring.

[0011] A steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation, comprising a hoop body, the hoop body having an arc-shaped compression part, the two side edges of the compression part each having a connecting part, a connecting hole being formed on the connecting part; the compression part and the connecting part are connected through an arc-shaped corner, and a corner rib connecting the compression part and the connecting part is arranged at the arc-shaped corner.

[0012] A steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation, comprising a hoop body, the hoop body having an arc-shaped compression part, the two side edges of the compression part each having a connecting part, a connecting hole being formed on the connecting part; the compression part and the connecting part are connected through an arc-shaped corner, and a corner rib connecting the compression part and the connecting part is arranged at the arc-shaped corner.

[0013] The steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation has the advantages that:

[0014] The hoop is made of zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy sheet metal, has high strength and good toughness, and has a self-corrosion function, so that no additional corrosion treatment is needed; the sheet metal and stamping process are used to simplify the processing process and reduce the production cost;

[0015] The compression part and the connecting part in the hoop body are connected through an arc-shaped corner, and a corner rib is arranged at the arc-shaped corner to strengthen the connection strength between the compression part and the connecting part, prevent the corner from deforming after the hoop is stressed, and improve the stability and durability of the overall structure;

[0016] The upper end surface of the connecting hole is provided with an anti-loosening stop surface, which can effectively prevent the nut from loosening in a vibrating or wind-vibrating environment after closely fitting with the sawtooth concave pattern on the surface of the stop ring of the flange nut, and further enhances the stability of the connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed in the following embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of a steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation is provided for the embodiments of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 A front view of a steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation is provided for the embodiments of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3The utility model provides a kind of steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation plan view.

[0021] Figure 4 The utility model provides a kind of steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation plan view.

[0022] Figure 5 The utility model provides a kind of steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation plan view.

[0023] Figure 6 The utility model provides a kind of steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation plan view.

[0024] Figure 7 The utility model provides a kind of steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation plan view.

[0025] Reference signs are explained as follows:

[0026] 1, hoop body;11, compression part;12, connecting part;121, connecting hole;122, anti-loosening stop face;13, arc corner;14, corner boss;141, inclined plane;

[0027] 2, flange nut;21, nut body;22, stop ring;

[0028] 3, bolt;

[0029] 4, photovoltaic support;

[0030] 5, steel strand. Specific implementation

[0031] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, and obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0032] Embodiment one:

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a kind of steel strand hoop for photovoltaic module installation, including hoop body 1.Hoop body middle part has the half-round arc-shaped compression part 11 that is upwardly convex, the two sides of compression part 11 are the connecting part 12 of flat plate type, and connecting part 12 and compression part 11 are connected by arc corner 13 between transition connection.Hoop body 1 adopts the sheet metal of zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy material, and compression part 11, arc corner 13 and connecting part 12 are integrally stamping formed.

[0034] The arc-shaped corner 13 is provided with a corner protruding rib 14 for strengthening the connecting strength between the pressing part 11 and the connecting part 12 and optimizing the material utilization. In the embodiment, the two ends of the arc-shaped corner 13 are respectively provided with an outward protruding corner protruding rib 14 formed by stamping, and the outer side of the corner protruding rib 14 is a beveled plane 141 connecting the pressing part 11 and the connecting part 12. In other embodiments, the corner protruding rib 14 can also be a welding rib, and the position of the corner protruding rib 14 can also be arranged at other positions of the connecting part 12.

[0035] The connecting part 12 is provided with a connecting hole 121, and the upper end surface of the connecting hole 121 is provided with an anti-loosening stop surface 122. In the embodiment, the anti-loosening stop surface 122 is an annular surface coaxial with the connecting hole 121, and the anti-loosening stop surface 122 is provided with sawtooth grooves uniformly distributed around the center of the connecting hole 121 and inclined in the same direction.

[0036] Further combined Figure 4 As shown, the flange nut 2 is used in cooperation with the connecting hole 121 and the anti-loosening stop surface 122. The flange nut 2 includes a nut body 21, one end of the nut body 21 being provided with an annular stop ring 22 integrated with the nut body 21; in use, the stop ring 22 is opposite and in contact with the anti-loosening stop surface 122, and the surface of the stop ring 22 is also provided with sawtooth grooves uniformly distributed around the nut body 21; after the sawtooth grooves on the surface of the stop ring 22 are closely fitted with the sawtooth grooves on the anti-loosening stop surface 122, they are mutually buckled to prevent the nut body 21 from being rotated backward.

[0037] Combined Figure 5 As shown, in use, the photovoltaic bracket 4 is attached to one side of the steel strand 5, the pressing part of the hoop body 1 is pressed on the steel strand 5, and the connecting parts 12 on both sides of the hoop body 1 are pressed on the photovoltaic bracket 4; the bolt 3 is used to pass through the connecting hole 121 of the photovoltaic bracket 4 and the connecting part 12, and the flange nut 2 is screwed on the bolt 3; the lower end of the stop ring 22 of the flange nut 2 is closely fitted with the anti-loosening stop surface 122 on the connecting part 12 to prevent the flange nut 2 from being rotated backward. The hoop in the embodiment is also suitable for a conventional fixed bracket, and the steel strand 5 can be replaced by a rod that can cooperate with the pressing part of the hoop body 1.

[0038] Embodiment two:

[0039] Based on the above-mentioned embodiment one, combined Figure 6 As shown, the difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the anti-loosening stop surface 122 of the upper end surface of the connecting hole 121 is removed, and the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting part 12 are flat surfaces; the hoop is simplified relative to the first embodiment and is suitable for photovoltaic brackets with low requirements for connecting strength, thereby reducing the production cost of the hoop.

[0040] Embodiment three:

[0041] On the basis of the above embodiment one, in combination Figure 7 The difference between the third embodiment and the first embodiment is that the corner protrusion 14 on the connecting part 12 is removed, and the arc-shaped corner 13 is a smooth structure.

[0042] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalent technologies, the present application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A steel strand hoop for mounting a photovoltaic module, comprising a hoop body (1), the hoop body (1) having an arc-shaped pressing part (11), two side edges of the pressing part (11) respectively having a connecting part (12), and a connecting hole (121) being formed on the connecting part (12); characterized in that: The pressing part (11) and the connecting part (12) are connected through an arc-shaped corner (13), and the arc-shaped corner (13) is provided with a corner protruding rib (14) connecting the pressing part (11) and the connecting part (12); one end surface of the connecting hole (121) is provided with an anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122).

2. A steel strand grip for photovoltaic module mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing part (11), the connecting part (12) and the arc-shaped corner (13) are integrally stamped and formed, and the pressing part (11), the connecting part (12) and the arc-shaped corner (13) are made of zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy material.

3. A steel strand grip for photovoltaic module mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped corner (13) is provided with a corner protruding rib (14) at each end position.

4. A steel strand grip for mounting a photovoltaic module according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The outer side of the corner protruding rib (14) is a beveled plane (141) connecting the pressing part (11) and the connecting part (12).

5. A steel strand grip for photovoltaic module mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122) is a ring surface coaxial with the connecting hole (121), and the anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122) is provided with sawtooth concaves uniformly distributed around the connecting hole (121).

6. A steel strand grip for mounting a photovoltaic module according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The connecting hole (121) is provided with a flange nut (2) in cooperation; the flange nut (2) comprises a nut body (21), and one end of the nut body (21) is provided with an anti-back-off ring (22) matched with the anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122), and the surface of the anti-back-off ring (22) is provided with sawtooth concaves uniformly distributed around the nut body (21).

7. A steel strand hoop for mounting a photovoltaic module, comprising a hoop body (1), the hoop body (1) having an arc-shaped pressing part (11), two side edges of the pressing part (11) respectively having a connecting part (12), and a connecting hole (121) being formed on the connecting part (12); characterized in that: The pressing part (11) and the connecting part (12) are connected through an arc-shaped corner (13), and the arc-shaped corner (13) is provided with a corner protruding rib (14) connecting the pressing part (11) and the connecting part (12).

8. A steel strand hoop for mounting a photovoltaic module, comprising a hoop body (1), the hoop body (1) having an arc-shaped pressing part (11), two side edges of the pressing part (11) respectively having a connecting part (12), and a connecting hole (121) being formed on the connecting part (12); characterized in that: One end surface of the connecting hole (121) is provided with an anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122); the anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122) is a ring surface coaxial with the connecting hole (121), and the anti-loose and anti-back-off surface (122) is provided with sawtooth concaves uniformly distributed around the connecting hole (121).