Photovoltaic module with support body

By setting a support structure along the outer edge of the solar cell layer in the photovoltaic module, the problem of uneven edge stress in the lamination process is solved, resulting in more stable encapsulant film containment, reduced risk of microcracks, and cost savings.

CN223540868UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHINT NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422653702.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

Uneven stress at the edges of photovoltaic modules during the lamination process can lead to unstable adhesive overflow, microcracks, and fragmentation, increasing costs.

Method used

Multiple supports are set along the outer edge of the solar cell layer of the photovoltaic module. One end of the support abuts against the front glass and the other end abuts against the back sheet, providing edge support and avoiding bending deformation caused by glue overflow instability and uneven stress.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids edge glue overflow instability, reduces microcracks and fragmentation, improves module stability and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, in particular to a photovoltaic assembly with a supporting body. The photovoltaic module with the supporting bodies comprises front glass, a front adhesive film, a battery piece, a back adhesive film and a back plate which are connected in sequence, a plurality of supporting bodies are arranged on the outer edge of a battery piece layer and located between the front glass and the back plate, one end of each supporting body abuts against the front glass, and / or the other end of each supporting body abuts against the back plate. Due to the arrangement of the supporting body, certain supporting force can be provided for the peripheral edge of the photovoltaic module with the supporting body, and the phenomenon of unstable edge glue overflowing in the lamination process is avoided. Meanwhile, due to the arrangement of the supporting body, the problem of bending deformation of the photovoltaic module with the supporting body caused by uneven stress at the edge during lamination can be effectively avoided, the phenomena of subfissure and even fragmentation of the photovoltaic module with the supporting body are reduced, and the cost is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic module with a support. Background Technology

[0002] The lamination process is one of the important steps in the manufacturing process of photovoltaic modules. Due to the limitations of the laminator structure, the stress on the edges of the photovoltaic module is slightly greater than that in the middle during the lamination process. This can lead to unstable glue overflow at the edges of the photovoltaic module, reducing the sealing performance and encapsulation effect. At the same time, uneven stress at the edges of the photovoltaic module can also cause microcracks or even fragmentation, increasing costs.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a photovoltaic module with a support structure to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to propose a photovoltaic module with a support body to solve the problem of unstable glue overflow at the edge of the photovoltaic module, reduce the occurrence of microcracks or even fragments of the photovoltaic module, and save costs.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a photovoltaic module with a support, including a front glass, a front encapsulant film, a solar cell, a back encapsulant film and a back sheet connected in sequence. Multiple supports are provided on the outer edge of the solar cell layer, and the supports are located between the front glass and the back sheet. One end of the support abuts against the front glass, and / or the other end of the support abuts against the back sheet.

[0007] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support body, the support body includes a body and a support foot, one end of the support foot is connected to the periphery of the body, and the other end passes through the front encapsulant film and is connected to the front glass.

[0008] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support body, the support feet are configured as multiple, and the multiple support feet are evenly arranged about the axis of the main body.

[0009] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support, the bottom of the body is conical, and the bottom of the body is inserted into and accommodated within the front encapsulant film.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support body, the vertical height distance between the bottom of the main body and the bottom of the support foot is set to 0.05mm-0.5mm.

[0011] As an alternative technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support body, a suction cup is provided on the top of the body, and the suction cup passes through the back adhesive film and is connected to the back sheet.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support body, the top of the main body is provided with multiple protrusions, and the multiple protrusions are evenly arranged, and the protrusions are connected to the back sheet.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support, the support includes a rubber component.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for a photovoltaic module with a support structure, the backsheet is a back glass and the solar cells are bifacial solar cells.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for photovoltaic modules with supports, multiple supports are arranged continuously or at equal intervals.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model include at least the following:

[0017] This utility model provides a photovoltaic module with a support body. The photovoltaic module with a support body includes a front glass, a front encapsulant film, a solar cell, a back encapsulant film and a back sheet connected in sequence. Multiple supports are provided on the outer edge of the solar cell layer, and the supports are located between the front glass and the back sheet. One end of the support body abuts against the front glass, and / or the other end of the support body abuts against the back sheet.

[0018] As described above, the support structure is configured such that one end abuts against the front glass, or the other end abuts against the back panel, or both ends simultaneously. This support structure provides structural support to the edges of the photovoltaic module, preventing edge adhesive overflow and ensuring the modules can accommodate a larger volume of adhesive film. Furthermore, the support structure effectively prevents bending deformation caused by uneven stress at the edges during lamination, reducing the risk of microcracks or even breakage, thus saving costs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of the support body provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the support body provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of a photovoltaic module with a support provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support body and back plate provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a top view of the protrusion on the top of the body provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of a photovoltaic module with a support provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure Labels

[0027] 100. Front glass; 200. Front adhesive film; 300. Battery cell; 400. Back adhesive film; 500. Back panel; 600. Support body; 610. Main body; 620. Support foot; 630. Suction cup; 640. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] This embodiment provides a photovoltaic module with a support structure, which solves the problem of unstable adhesive overflow at the edge of the photovoltaic module, reduces the occurrence of microcracks or even fragments in the photovoltaic module, and saves costs.

[0036] like Figures 1-6As shown, the photovoltaic module with support mainly includes a front glass 100, a front encapsulant film 200, a solar cell 300, a back encapsulant film 400, and a back sheet 500 connected in sequence. Multiple supports 600 are provided on the outer edge of the solar cell layer, and the supports 600 are located between the front glass 100 and the back sheet 500. One end of the support 600 abuts against the front glass 100, and / or the other end of the support 600 abuts against the back sheet 500.

[0037] Based on the above design, the support body 600 is configured such that one end of the support body 600 abuts against the front glass 100, or the other end of the support body 600 abuts against the back panel 500, or one end of the support body 600 abuts against the front glass 100 while the other end of the support body 600 abuts against the back panel 500. The support body 600 provides support to the edges of the photovoltaic module with the support body, preventing unstable edge adhesive overflow during the lamination process and allowing the edges of the photovoltaic module with the support body to accommodate as much adhesive film (molten state) as possible. Simultaneously, it effectively prevents bending deformation of the photovoltaic module with the support body during lamination due to uneven stress at the edges, reducing the likelihood of microcracks or even fragmentation, thus saving costs.

[0038] Furthermore, to improve the stability and reliability of the support 600, in this embodiment, one end of the support 600 passes through the front adhesive film 200 and abuts against the front glass 100, while the other end of the support 600 passes through the back adhesive film 400 and abuts against the back plate 500. This achieves the fixing effect on the support 600, preventing relative slippage of the support 600 and improving stability.

[0039] Understandably, in the lamination process, the support 600 is bonded to the front glass 100 at one end that passes through the front adhesive film 200, and to the back panel 500 at one end that passes through the back adhesive film 400.

[0040] Optionally, the multiple supports 600 in this embodiment can be arranged continuously or at equal intervals, thereby enabling the multiple supports 600 to be flexibly arranged and improving flexibility, applicability and compatibility.

[0041] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, the support 600 includes a body 610 and a support foot 620. One end of the support foot 620 is connected to the periphery of the body 610, and the other end passes through the front adhesive film 200 and is connected to the front glass 100. The support foot 620 can be inserted into the front adhesive film 200, thereby improving the relative stability between the support 600 and the front adhesive film 200 and preventing the support 600 from sliding relative to each other.

[0042] Optionally, in this embodiment, multiple support feet 620 are provided, and the multiple support feet 620 are evenly arranged about the axis of the main body 610. This can improve the stability and reliability of the support body 600, avoid displacement such as tipping over, and improve product yield.

[0043] For example, the number of support feet 620 in this embodiment can be set to 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.

[0044] In actual operation, the operator pre-drills holes in both the front adhesive film 200 and the back adhesive film 400. Then, before the lamination process, the operator inserts each support 600 through the corresponding hole between the front adhesive film 200 and the back adhesive film 400. In other words, in this embodiment, the support 600 passes through the back adhesive film 400 and the front adhesive film 200 sequentially from top to bottom. This way, the installation of the support 600 can be completed in one operation, improving work efficiency and saving time and effort.

[0045] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom of the body 610 is conical, and the bottom of the body 610 passes through and is accommodated within the front adhesive film 200. This increases the contact area between the body 610 and the front adhesive film 200, thereby improving the stability of the support 600 and reducing the phenomenon of the support 600 sliding.

[0046] For example, the vertical height distance between the bottom of the body 610 and the bottom of the support foot 620 is set to 0.05mm-0.5mm, which allows the bottom of the body 610 to be accommodated in the front adhesive film 200, thus avoiding penetration of the front adhesive film 200.

[0047] Optionally, the body 610 in this embodiment can be cylindrical, with a height of 0.1mm-0.8mm and a diameter of 1mm-10mm. Of course, operators can flexibly set the shape and size of the body 610 according to actual needs, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0048] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, a suction cup 630 is provided on the top of the main body 610. The suction cup 630 passes through the back adhesive film 400 and is adsorbed onto the back plate 500. The suction cup 630 increases the adsorption force between the support 600 and the back plate 500, further improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the support 600 and the back plate 500, and reducing the phenomenon of slippage of the support 600.

[0049] For example, the depth of the suction cup 630 can be set between 0.05mm and 0.2mm, and the diameter of the suction cup 630 can be set between 1.2mm and 10.2mm.

[0050] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 5 As shown, the top of the main body 610 is provided with multiple protrusions 640, which are evenly arranged and connected to the back plate 500. The protrusions 640 can increase the friction between the support body 600 and the back plate 500, reduce the slippage of the support body 600, and improve stability.

[0051] Optionally, in this embodiment, the body 610, suction cup 630, and support foot 620 are integrally formed, improving processing efficiency and saving costs. Similarly, the body 610, protrusion 640, and support foot 620 can also be integrally formed.

[0052] Optionally, the support 600 in this embodiment includes a rubber component; in other words, the support 600 can be made of rubber material to reduce costs. For example, the support 600 in this embodiment can be made of highly transparent ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene-vinyl acetate, chlorohydrin rubber, butyl rubber, etc. These materials have good high-temperature resistance, allowing the support 600 to maintain its original shape and not melt during lamination.

[0053] Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the support 600 can also be made of a molten material. It should be noted that the high temperature resistance of the molten material is stronger than that of the front film 200 and the back film 400. In this way, during the lamination process, the flow properties of the support 600 are less than those of the front film 200 and the back film 400, so as to ensure that the support 600 can provide a certain support force at the edge of the photovoltaic module with the support.

[0054] Optionally, in this embodiment, the backplate 500 is a back glass and the solar cell 300 is a double-sided solar cell, thereby assembling a double-glass photovoltaic module with a support structure to improve power generation efficiency and save costs.

[0055] Obviously, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

[0056] Note that in the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic module with a support, characterized in that, The device includes a front glass (100), a front adhesive film (200), a battery cell (300), a back adhesive film (400), and a back plate (500) connected in sequence. A plurality of supports (600) are provided on the outer edge of the battery cell layer, and the supports (600) are located between the front glass (100) and the back plate (500). One end of the supports (600) abuts against the front glass (100), and / or the other end of the supports (600) abuts against the back plate (500). The support (600) includes a body (610) and a support foot (620). One end of the support foot (620) is connected to the periphery of the body (610), and the other end passes through the front adhesive film (200) and is connected to the front glass (100).

2. The photovoltaic module with a support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support feet (620) are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple support feet (620) are evenly arranged about the axis of the body (610).

3. The photovoltaic module with a support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the body (610) is conical, and the bottom of the body (610) is inserted into and accommodated within the front adhesive film (200).

4. The photovoltaic module with a support according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vertical distance between the bottom of the main body (610) and the bottom of the support foot (620) is set to 0.05mm-0.5mm.

5. The photovoltaic module with a support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the body (610) is provided with a suction cup (630), which passes through the back adhesive film (400) and is connected to the back plate (500).

6. The photovoltaic module with a support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the body (610) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (640), and the plurality of protrusions (640) are evenly arranged, and the protrusions (640) are connected to the back plate (500).

7. The photovoltaic module with a support according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The support (600) includes a rubber component.

8. The photovoltaic module with a support according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The back panel (500) is a back glass, and the battery cell (300) is a double-sided battery cell.

9. A photovoltaic module with a support according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Multiple supports (600) are arranged consecutively or at equal intervals.