Rail connecting piece

By combining snap-fit ​​components and fastening bolts, the problem of photovoltaic bracket displacement under external force is solved, achieving a stable connection between the track and the bracket, and improving the stability and practicality of the photovoltaic panels.

CN223549566UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14CATH (XIAMEN) ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520103741.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic support systems are prone to displacement between the track and the support under external forces, affecting the stability of the photovoltaic panels.

Method used

The system employs a combination of locking components and fastening bolts. The locking groove and the friction of the rubber pad, along with the counterforce of the fastening bolts, clamp and fix the connecting components to prevent movement. The connection of the track is ensured by the fixing of the connecting plate and bolts.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents displacement between the track and the support, improving the stability of the photovoltaic panel and its overall practicality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a track connecting piece, and relates to the field of photovoltaic supports, and the track connecting piece comprises a first track and a second track, the first track and the second track are provided with clamping pieces, the inner sides of the clamping pieces are provided with clamping grooves, the first track and the second track are provided with connecting pieces, and the lower parts of the two ends of the connecting pieces are provided with extension pieces. A mounting groove is formed in one side of the extending piece, a fastening bolt is mounted on the connecting piece, and positioning baffles are mounted on the first rail and the second rail and located on the two sides of the connecting piece. Through the reverse acting force of the fastening bolt, the connecting piece slightly moves upwards, the clamping pieces are clamped and fixed at the two ends of the extending piece and the two ends of the connecting piece, then the fixing bolt is rotated, the lower portion of the fixing bolt enters the fixing hole, the positioning baffle is fixed, the side face of the positioning baffle is attached to the side face of the connecting piece, and therefore the positioning baffle is fixed. And the connecting piece is limited, so that the connecting piece can be effectively prevented from moving, and the overall stability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic mounting systems, and in particular to track connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Solar photovoltaic (PV) brackets are special supports designed for placing, installing, and fixing solar panels in a solar PV power generation system. They are generally made of aluminum alloy, carbon steel, and stainless steel. Related products for solar support systems are made of carbon steel and stainless steel, with the carbon steel surface treated with hot-dip galvanizing. The characteristics of solar PV brackets are that they are weld-free and reusable.

[0003] Currently, the connection between the track and the bracket is mostly achieved by applying force to the top of the bolt. However, since most photovoltaic panels are located in open areas, external forces can affect the overall stability. With the application of external forces, the position between the track and the bracket may shift. If the shift is large, it may affect the center of gravity of the upper photovoltaic panel, causing the photovoltaic panel to tilt. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue that the position of the photovoltaic support may shift between the track and the support due to external forces, this application provides a track connector.

[0005] The track connector provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The system includes a first track and a second track. Engaging components are installed on the first track and the second track. Engaging grooves are formed on the inner side of the engaging components. Connecting components are installed on the first track and the second track. Extensions are installed at the lower ends of both ends of the connecting components. Installation grooves are formed on one side of the extensions. Fastening bolts are installed on the connecting components. Positioning baffles are installed on both sides of the connecting components on the first track and the second track.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the connector is inserted from one end of the first track and the second track, so that the extension and the rubber pad enter the locking groove inside the locking part. The connector is continuously pushed to move it between multiple fixing holes. Then, the positioning baffle is inserted from both ends of the first track and the second track to restrict the connector.

[0008] Preferably, fixing holes are provided on both sides of the connector on the first and second tracks, and two fixing bolts are installed on the positioning baffle, with the lower part of the fixing bolts threaded into the interior of the fixing holes.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the fastening bolt is rotated, and the lower end of the fastening bolt gradually contacts the surface of the first and second tracks. At this time, the connecting piece moves slightly upward by the reverse force of the fastening bolt, and the locking piece is clamped and fixed at both ends of the extension and the connecting piece.

[0010] Preferably, a rubber pad is installed inside the mounting groove on the extension member, and one end of the extension member and the rubber pad are located inside the engaging member.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the engaging component is clamped and fixed at both ends of the extension and the connecting component, and the friction can be increased by the rubber pad to prevent it from moving.

[0012] Preferably, there are multiple positioning baffles, and the two ends of the multiple positioning baffles are located inside the engaging member.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to keep the positioning baffle on the side of the connector, and it is also convenient to install the positioning baffle.

[0014] Preferably, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate are provided on both sides of the connection between the first track and the second track. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are the same size and their positions correspond to each other.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the first track and the second track can be fixedly spliced ​​through the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, thereby improving the overall practicality.

[0016] Preferably, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are provided with through holes, a connecting bolt is installed inside the through holes, a nut is installed on the connecting bolt, and the nut abuts against the second connecting plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the through hole is aligned with the connecting hole on the first and second tracks. Then, the connecting bolt is inserted and fixed with a nut.

[0018] Preferably, there are four connecting bolts, which are connected in pairs to the first track and the second track, with the middle of the opposite ends of the first track and the second track located between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the two ends of the first track and the second track are aligned, and then the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are placed at the corresponding positions at both ends, which facilitates the fixing of the first track and the second track.

[0020] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] 1. In this application, by rotating the fastening bolt, the lower end of the fastening bolt gradually contacts the surfaces of the first and second tracks. At this time, the reverse force of the fastening bolt causes the connector to move slightly upward. The locking member is clamped and fixed at both ends of the extension and the connector. Then, by rotating the fixing bolt, the lower part of the fixing bolt enters the fixing hole and fixes the positioning baffle. The side of the positioning baffle fits against the side of the connector, restricting the connector and effectively preventing the connector from moving, thus improving the overall stability.

[0022] 2. This application aligns the two ends of the first track and the second track, places the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate at the corresponding positions at both ends, so that the through hole aligns with the connecting hole on the first track and the second track. At this time, the connecting bolt is inserted and fixed with the nut, which facilitates the splicing of the track and improves the overall practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the track connector according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall front structure of the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the first track portion, as shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the main structure of the connector and the positioning baffle in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the partially disassembled structure of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, which is the main embodiment of this application.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. First track; 2. Second track; 3. Engaging component; 4. Engaging groove; 5. Connecting component; 6. Extension component; 7. Rubber pad; 8. Fastening bolt; 9. Positioning baffle; 10. Fixing bolt; 11. Fixing hole; 12. First connecting plate; 13. Second connecting plate; 14. Through hole; 15. Connecting bolt; 16. Nut; 17. Mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] This application discloses a track connector, including a first track 1 and a second track 2. A locking member 3 is installed on the first track 1 and the second track 2. A locking groove 4 is formed on the inner side of the locking member 3. A connector 5 is installed on the first track 1 and the second track 2. Extensions 6 are installed at the lower ends of both ends of the connector 5. An installation groove 17 is formed on one side of the extensions 6. Fastening bolts 8 are installed on the connector 5. The reverse force of the fastening bolts 8 causes the connector 5 to move slightly upwards. The locking member 3 is clamped and fixed at both ends of the extensions 6 and the connector 5. Positioning baffles 9 are installed on both sides of the connector 5 on the first track 1 and the second track 2. The connector 5 is inserted from one end of the first track 1 and the second track 2, allowing the extensions 6 and rubber pads 7 to enter the locking groove 4 inside the locking member 3. The connector 5 is continuously pushed, moving it between multiple fixing holes 11. Then, the positioning baffles 9 are inserted from both ends of the first track 1 and the second track 2 to restrict the connector 5.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Fixing holes 11 are provided on both sides of the connector 5 on the first track 1 and the second track 2. Two fixing bolts 10 are installed on the positioning baffle 9. The lower part of the fixing bolt 10 is threaded to the inside of the fixing hole 11. A rubber pad 7 is installed inside the mounting groove 17 on the extension 6. One end of the extension 6 and the rubber pad 7 are located inside the engaging part 3. There are multiple positioning baffles 9. The two ends of the multiple positioning baffles 9 are located inside the engaging part 3. By rotating the fixing bolt 10, the lower part of the fixing bolt 10 enters the fixing hole 11 to fix the positioning baffle 9. The side of the positioning baffle 9 fits against the side of the connector 5 to restrict the connector 5.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 A first connecting plate 12 and a second connecting plate 13 are provided on both sides of the connection between the first track 1 and the second track 2. The first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13 are the same size and are positioned correspondingly to each other. Through holes 14 are provided on the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13. Connecting bolts 15 are installed inside the through holes 14, and nuts 16 are installed on the connecting bolts 15. The nuts 16 abut against the second connecting plate 13. There are four connecting bolts 15, which are connected to the first track 1 and the second track 2 in pairs. The middle of the opposite ends of the first track 1 and the second track 2 is located between the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13. The two ends of the first track 1 and the second track 2 are aligned, and then the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13 are placed at the corresponding positions at both ends so that the through holes 14 correspond to the connecting holes on the first track 1 and the second track 2. At this time, the connecting bolts 15 are inserted and fixed by the nuts 16, which facilitates the splicing of the tracks.

[0033] The implementation principle of the track connector in this application embodiment is as follows: During use, the connector 5 is first inserted from one end of the first track 1 and the second track 2, allowing the extension 6 and rubber pad 7 to enter the engaging groove 4 inside the engaging member 3. The connector 5 is continuously pushed, moving it between the multiple fixing holes 11. Then, the positioning baffle 9 is inserted from both ends of the first track 1 and the second track 2, pushing the positioning baffle 9 to both sides of the connector 5. At this time, the fastening bolt 8 is rotated, and the lower end of the fastening bolt 8 gradually contacts the surface of the first track 1 and the second track 2. Through the reverse force of the fastening bolt 8, the connector 5 moves slightly upwards. The two ends of the extension 6 and the connector 5 clamp and fix the snap-fit ​​3. Then, rotate the fixing bolt 10 so that the lower part of the fixing bolt 10 enters the fixing hole 11 and fixes the positioning baffle 9. The side of the positioning baffle 9 fits against the side of the connector 5 and restricts the connector 5. When it is necessary to splice the first track 1 and the second track 2, first align the two ends of the first track 1 and the second track 2, and then place the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13 at the corresponding positions at both ends so that the through hole 14 aligns with the connecting hole on the first track 1 and the second track 2. At this time, insert the connecting bolt 15 and fix it with the nut 16.

[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A track connector, characterized in that: It includes a first track (1) and a second track (2). A locking member (3) is installed on the first track (1) and the second track (2). A locking groove (4) is opened on the inner side of the locking member (3). A connector (5) is installed on the first track (1) and the second track (2). An extension member (6) is installed at the lower part of both ends of the connector (5). An installation groove (17) is opened on one side of the extension member (6). A fastening bolt (8) is installed on the connector (5). A positioning baffle (9) is installed on both sides of the connector (5) on the first track (1) and the second track (2).

2. The track connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixing holes (11) are provided on both sides of the connector (5) on the first track (1) and the second track (2). Two fixing bolts (10) are installed on the positioning baffle (9). The lower part of the fixing bolt (10) is threaded to the inside of the fixing hole (11).

3. The track connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rubber pad (7) is installed inside the mounting groove (17) on the extension (6), and one end of the extension (6) and the rubber pad (7) are located inside the engaging member (3).

4. The track connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of positioning baffles (9) is multiple, and the two ends of the multiple positioning baffles (9) are located inside the engaging member (3).

5. The track connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first connecting plate (12) and a second connecting plate (13) are provided on both sides of the connection between the first track (1) and the second track (2). The first connecting plate (12) and the second connecting plate (13) are the same size and their positions correspond to each other.

6. The track connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first connecting plate (12) and the second connecting plate (13) are provided with through holes (14), and connecting bolts (15) are installed inside the through holes (14). Nuts (16) are installed on the connecting bolts (15), and the nuts (16) abut against the second connecting plate (13).

7. The track connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of connecting bolts (15) is four, which are connected to the first track (1) and the second track (2) in pairs. The middle of the opposite ends of the first track (1) and the second track (2) is located between the first connecting plate (12) and the second connecting plate (13).