Floating type photovoltaic support

By designing a photovoltaic support system with a motor and transmission system, automatic angle adjustment of the photovoltaic panels was achieved, solving the problems of cumbersome operation and low power generation efficiency in the existing technology, improving power generation efficiency and preventing displacement of the floating box.

CN223540500UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11NANCHANG NANFEI FIRE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423093888.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

Existing floating photovoltaic (PV) brackets require the PV panels to be moved to the vicinity of personnel for adjustment, which is cumbersome, labor-intensive, and makes it difficult to adjust the horizontal angle of the PV panels, thus affecting power generation efficiency.

Method used

A photovoltaic support structure was designed, comprising a floating box, a support plate, a rotating frame, a drive assembly, a support frame, and a transmission assembly. The horizontal and tilt angles of the photovoltaic panels are automatically adjusted through a motor and gear, worm gear transmission system, and a counterweight is used to fix the floating box to prevent displacement.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient adjustment of the photovoltaic panel angle, saves manpower, improves power generation efficiency, and fixes the floating box with counterweights to prevent it from moving on the water surface.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of solar photovoltaic power generation, in particular to a floating type photovoltaic support. The utility model provides a floating type photovoltaic support which can conveniently adjust the horizontal and inclined angles of a photovoltaic panel at any time, is simple to operate, saves manpower, and improves the power generation efficiency. A floating type photovoltaic support comprises a floating box, a supporting plate, a rotating frame and the like, the supporting plate is connected to the middle of the floating box, and the rotating frame is rotationally connected to the middle of the supporting plate. According to the utility model, the rotating frame rotates to enable the photovoltaic panel to rotate horizontally, so that the photovoltaic panel faces the sun, then the second motor and the worm are started to mesh with each other to move to drive the support frame to rotate, so that the photovoltaic panel rotates, the horizontal and inclined angles of the photovoltaic panel can be conveniently adjusted at any time, the operation is simple, the manpower is saved, and the working efficiency is improved. And the power generation efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar photovoltaic power generation technology, and in particular to a floating photovoltaic support. Background Technology

[0002] Floating photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems are systems specifically designed for installing and supporting photovoltaic panels on water. This technology uses the water surface as an installation platform, fixing the PV panels to the water surface through a floating structure, thereby enabling solar power generation.

[0003] Existing floating photovoltaic (PV) systems typically involve first adjusting the tilt angle of the PV panels according to the sun's direction, then securing them with screws, and finally placing the floating PV system on the water surface so that the PV panels face the sun. However, since the sun's position can change due to seasonal factors, when the angle of the PV panels needs to be adjusted again, the floating PV system must be moved closer to personnel for adjustment. This process is cumbersome, labor-intensive, and makes it impossible to adjust the PV panels at any time. Furthermore, current systems are not convenient for adjusting the horizontal angle of the PV panels, which can easily affect power generation efficiency, making them quite inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a floating photovoltaic support system that can easily adjust the horizontal and tilt angles of the photovoltaic panels at any time, is simple to operate, saves manpower, and improves power generation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing floating photovoltaic (PV) supports, which require moving the supports to the vicinity of personnel before adjusting the PV panels, making the operation cumbersome, labor-intensive, and unable to adjust the panels at any time, and whose current devices are inconvenient for adjusting the horizontal angle of the PV panels, easily affecting power generation efficiency, this invention provides a floating PV support that allows for convenient and on-the-spot adjustment of the horizontal and tilt angles of the PV panels, is simple to operate, saves manpower, and improves power generation efficiency.

[0006] The technical implementation scheme of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A floating photovoltaic support includes a floating box, a support plate, a rotating frame, a drive assembly, a photovoltaic panel, and a transmission assembly. The support plate is connected to the middle of the floating box, and the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the middle of the support plate. The drive assembly is provided between the rotating frame and the support plate. The support frame is rotatably connected to the upper part of the rotating frame, and the photovoltaic panel is connected to the support frame. The transmission assembly is provided between the support frame and the rotating frame.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the floating box is made of high-density polyethylene.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a first motor and a gear. The first motor is connected to the upper right part of the support plate, and the gear is connected to the output shaft of the first motor. A large gear ring is provided on the rotating frame, and the large gear ring meshes with the gear.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmission assembly includes a second motor, a worm gear and a worm wheel. The second motor is connected to the front side of the upper part of the rotating frame, the worm gear is connected to the output shaft of the second motor, and the worm wheel is connected to the middle part of the support frame. The worm wheel and the worm gear mesh with each other.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, pull rings are also included, with pull rings connected to the front, back, left, and right sides of the floating box.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the float also includes a support block, a winding wheel, a third motor, a pull rope, and a counterweight. Two support blocks are connected to the upper front of the float box, and a winding wheel is rotatably connected between the support blocks. A third motor is connected to the support block on the left side, and the output shaft of the third motor is connected to the winding wheel. A pull rope is wound on the winding wheel, and one end of the pull rope is connected to a counterweight.

[0013] Beneficial effects: 1. This utility model uses a rotating frame to rotate the photovoltaic panel horizontally, so that the photovoltaic panel faces the sun. Then, the second motor is started, and the worm gear meshes with each other, driving the support frame to rotate, which in turn rotates the photovoltaic panel. This allows for convenient and timely adjustment of the horizontal and tilt angles of the photovoltaic panel, making the operation simple, saving manpower, and improving power generation efficiency.

[0014] 2. This utility model starts the third motor, which drives the winding wheel to rotate on the support block, so that the pull rope is gradually released, and then the counterweight moves downward and extends into the water. The counterweight fixes the floating box, thus achieving the effect of fixing the floating box and preventing it from being displaced by the movement of the water surface or wind and waves. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0018] The markings in the diagram are: 1-floating box, 2-pull ring, 3-support plate, 4-rotating frame, 5-first motor, 6-gear, 7-support frame, 8-photovoltaic panel, 9-second motor, 10-worm gear, 11-worm wheel, 12-support block, 13-winding wheel, 14-third motor, 15-pull rope, 16-counterweight block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0020] A type of floating photovoltaic support, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes a floating box 1, pull rings 2, support plate 3, rotating frame 4, drive assembly, support frame 7, photovoltaic panel 8, and transmission assembly. The floating box 1 is made of high-density polyethylene, which has high corrosion resistance. Pull rings 2 are connected to the four sides of the floating box 1. The support plate 3 is connected to the middle of the floating box 1. The rotating frame 4 is rotatably connected to the middle of the support plate 3. A drive assembly is provided between the rotating frame 4 and the support plate 3. The support frame 7 is rotatably connected to the upper part of the rotating frame 4. The photovoltaic panel 8 is connected to the support frame 7. A transmission assembly is provided between the support frame 7 and the rotating frame 4.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, the drive assembly includes a first motor 5 and a gear 6. The first motor 5 is connected to the upper right part of the support plate 3, and the gear 6 is connected to the output shaft of the first motor 5. A large gear ring is provided on the rotating frame 4, and the large gear ring meshes with the gear 6.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, the transmission assembly includes a second motor 9, a worm 10, and a worm wheel 11. The second motor 9 is connected to the front of the upper part of the rotating frame 4. The worm 10 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 9. The worm wheel 11 is connected to the middle of the support frame 7. The worm wheel 11 and the worm 10 mesh with each other.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a support block 12, a winding wheel 13, a third motor 14, a pull rope 15, and a counterweight 16. The upper front of the float box 1 is connected to two support blocks 12, and the winding wheel 13 is rotatably connected between the support blocks 12. The third motor 14 is connected to the support block 12 on the left side. The output shaft of the third motor 14 is connected to the winding wheel 13. The pull rope 15 is wound on the winding wheel 13, and one end of the pull rope 15 is connected to the counterweight 16.

[0024] When using this device, firstly, multiple floating boxes 1 are spliced ​​together using pull rings 2 according to requirements. Then, the floating boxes 1 are placed on the water surface. Next, the first motor 5 is started, driving the gear 6 to rotate. The gear 6 meshes with the large gear ring, driving the rotating frame 4 to rotate, causing the photovoltaic panel 8 to rotate horizontally and face the sun. Then, the second motor 9 is started, driving the worm gear 10 to rotate. The worm gear 10 meshes with each other, driving the support frame 7 to rotate, causing the photovoltaic panel 8 to rotate. The tilt angle of the photovoltaic panel 8 can be adjusted. When the sun's position changes, the angle of the photovoltaic panel 8 can be adjusted according to the sun's direction, thus allowing for convenient and timely adjustment of the horizontal and tilt angles of the photovoltaic panel 8. The operation is simple, saves manpower, and improves power generation efficiency. After adjustment, the third motor 14 is started, driving the winding wheel 13 to rotate on the support block 12, causing the pull rope 15 to gradually release the line, thereby causing the counterweight block 16 to move downward and extend into the water. The counterweight block 16 fixes the floating box 1, thus securing the floating box 1 and preventing it from shifting due to water surface disturbances or waves.

[0025] Although this disclosure has been described with respect to only a limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure will understand that various other embodiments can be devised without departing from the scope of this invention. Therefore, the scope of this invention should be limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A floating photovoltaic support structure, characterized in that it includes: It has a floating box (1), a support plate (3), a rotating frame (4), a drive assembly, a support frame (7), a photovoltaic panel (8), and a transmission assembly. The support plate (3) is connected to the middle of the floating box (1), and the rotating frame (4) is rotatably connected to the middle of the support plate (3). A drive assembly is provided between the rotating frame (4) and the support plate (3). The support frame (7) is rotatably connected to the upper part of the rotating frame (4), and the photovoltaic panel (8) is connected to the support frame (7). A transmission assembly is provided between the support frame (7) and the rotating frame (4).

2. A floating photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating box (1) is made of high-density polyethylene.

3. A floating photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a first motor (5) and a gear (6). The first motor (5) is connected to the upper right part of the support plate (3). The gear (6) is connected to the output shaft of the first motor (5). A large gear ring is provided on the rotating frame (4). The large gear ring meshes with the gear (6).

4. A floating photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a second motor (9), a worm (10) and a worm wheel (11). The second motor (9) is connected to the front of the upper part of the rotating frame (4). The worm (10) is connected to the output shaft of the second motor (9). The worm wheel (11) is connected to the middle of the support frame (7). The worm wheel (11) and the worm (10) mesh with each other.

5. A floating photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes pull rings (2), and the floating box (1) is connected to pull rings (2) on all four sides, front, back, left and right.

6. A floating photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support block (12), a winding wheel (13), a third motor (14), a pull rope (15), and a counterweight (16). The upper front of the floating box (1) is connected to two support blocks (12), and the winding wheel (13) is rotatably connected between the support blocks (12). The third motor (14) is connected to the support block (12) on the left side. The output shaft of the third motor (14) is connected to the winding wheel (13). The pull rope (15) is wound on the winding wheel (13), and one end of the pull rope (15) is connected to the counterweight (16).