Corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic support

By using a steel rigid inner rod wrapped with an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube in the piston rod of the photovoltaic bracket, and setting a galvanized layer, oil storage ring and rolling lubrication beads on the surface of the outer tube, the problem of easy corrosion of the piston rod outdoors is solved, achieving excellent corrosion resistance and lubrication protection capabilities, and improving the stability and durability of the device.

CN223549703UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14QINGDAO ZHANGSHI MACHINERY
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Application Number
CN202423288479.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

The piston rods of existing photovoltaic brackets are susceptible to corrosion when used outdoors, which reduces the rod's telescopic activity, deteriorates its functionality, and results in insufficient lubrication and protection, as well as poor durability.

Method used

It adopts a steel rigid inner rod wrapped with an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube, and a galvanized layer is set on the surface of the outer tube. The outer side of the outer tube is equipped with an oil storage ring and rolling lubrication beads for storing and discharging lubricating oil, enhancing corrosion resistance and lubrication protection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the corrosion resistance and lubrication protection of the piston rod, ensuring the stability and durability of the rod in outdoor environments and enabling it to adapt to changes in different working conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of piston rods, and discloses a corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic support, which comprises a steel hard inner rod and an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer pipe, the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer pipe is wrapped outside the steel hard inner rod, and a zinc coating is arranged on the outer side of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer pipe. The aluminum corrosion-resistant outer pipe is arranged to achieve the corrosion-resistant effect, the zinc coating improves the corrosion-resistant capacity of the rod body, the storage inner cavity is formed in the inner side of the oil liquid storage ring and can store lubricating oil liquid, the oil liquid in the storage inner cavity is guided out through rotation of the rolling lubricating balls, the oil liquid is lubricated to the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer pipe through the rolling lubricating balls, and therefore the corrosion-resistant effect is achieved. The rod body is always kept with oil and always kept lubricated, the stability and durability of the piston rod are good, the device has the advantages of being excellent in corrosion resistance, not prone to being affected by external erosion, excellent in rod body lubricating protection capacity and good in working tolerance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of piston rod technology, specifically a corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets. Background Technology

[0002] Solar photovoltaic (PV) brackets are specialized supports designed for placing, installing, and securing solar panels in a solar photovoltaic power generation system. They are typically made of aluminum alloy, carbon steel, or stainless steel. Solar support system products are primarily made of carbon steel and stainless steel, with the carbon steel surface undergoing hot-dip galvanizing for 30 years of outdoor use without rusting. When installing PV brackets in homes, shock-absorbing piston devices are often used for vibration damping, or piston-cylinder or hydraulic cylinders are used for position adjustment. Since PV brackets are commonly installed outdoors, the piston rods require corrosion-resistant treatment.

[0003] Existing piston rods are typically single metal rods that provide support during the movement of the telescopic piston. However, when used for supporting photovoltaic (PV) brackets, the piston rods are prone to corrosion due to their outdoor location and frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions such as high temperatures and heavy rain. Corrosion reduces the rod's telescopic activity, degrades its functionality, and results in relatively poor corrosion resistance and lubrication protection. This makes them ill-suited to adapt to varying working conditions and reduces their overall durability. Therefore, we propose a corrosion-resistant piston rod for PV brackets to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets, which has the advantages of excellent corrosion resistance, is not easily affected by external erosion, has excellent lubrication and protection capabilities, and good working tolerance.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets, comprising a steel rigid inner rod and an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube, wherein the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube is wrapped around the outside of the steel rigid inner rod;

[0008] The outer side of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube is provided with a zinc plating layer. An oil storage ring is slidably connected to the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube. An inner storage cavity is provided inside the oil storage ring. Multiple oil discharge holes are evenly arranged in the inner ring of the oil storage ring. Rolling lubricating beads are installed in each of the multiple oil discharge holes.

[0009] Multiple rolling lubricating beads are evenly distributed in a ring shape on the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube.

[0010] Preferably, the steel rigid inner rod is a steel metal rod, and the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube is an aluminum tube, which is sealed and wrapped around the outside of the steel rigid inner rod.

[0011] Preferably, the zinc coating is hot-dip galvanized onto the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube, and the rolling lubricating beads are rolled and connected to the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube.

[0012] Preferably, the outer ring of the oil storage ring is provided with an oil switch port, and the oil switch port is filled with a sealing plug.

[0013] Preferably, the storage cavity contains either oil-based lubricating oil or viscous lubricating oil, and the rolling lubricating beads are located at the bottom of the inner side of the oil storage ring.

[0014] Preferably, the rolling lubricating bead is either a hard rubber bead or a steel bead, and the rolling lubricating bead extends out of the oil outlet hole and rolls in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube.

[0015] Preferably, the top and bottom of the inner side of the oil storage ring are provided with annular brush strips, and the inner rings of the two annular brush strips are in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube.

[0016] Preferably, both ends of the steel rigid inner rod are provided with fixing threaded parts, and both fixing threaded parts are integrally formed with the steel rigid inner rod, and the galvanized layer is located on the surface of the fixing threaded parts.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The corrosion-resistant piston rod used for photovoltaic brackets consists of an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube installed on the outside of a steel rigid inner rod. The aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube provides corrosion resistance, while the steel rigid inner rod has good rigidity and load-bearing capacity. When combined, they provide both rigid load-bearing capacity and good corrosion resistance. The outer side of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube is hot-dip galvanized, which further improves the corrosion resistance of the rod, making the device highly corrosion-resistant and less susceptible to external erosion.

[0020] 2. The corrosion-resistant piston rod used for photovoltaic brackets has an oil storage ring on the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube. The storage cavity inside the ring can store lubricating oil. The inner side of the oil storage ring has evenly distributed oil outlet holes and rolling lubricating beads. By rotating the rolling lubricating beads, the oil in the storage cavity is discharged and the oil is lubricated to the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube. This ensures that the rod is always lubricated, resulting in excellent lubrication protection and good working durability of the device rod. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top-view perspective view of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view sectional perspective of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a bottom-view perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection structure between the oil outlet and the rolling lubricating beads in this practical application.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Steel rigid inner rod; 2. Aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube; 3. Galvanized layer; 4. Oil storage ring; 5. Storage cavity; 6. Oil outlet; 7. Rolling lubricating beads; 8. Oil switch port; 9. Sealing plug; 10. Annular brush strip; 11. Fixed threaded component. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-5 A corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets includes a steel rigid inner rod 1 and an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, wherein the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 is wrapped around the outside of the steel rigid inner rod 1.

[0029] The outer side of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 is provided with a zinc-plated layer 3. An oil storage ring 4 is slidably connected to the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2. An inner storage cavity 5 is provided inside the oil storage ring 4. Multiple oil discharge holes 6 are evenly arranged in the inner ring of the oil storage ring 4. Rolling lubricating beads 7 are installed in each of the multiple oil discharge holes 6.

[0030] Multiple rolling lubricating beads 7 are evenly distributed in a ring shape on the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2;

[0031] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: By setting an aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 on the outside of the steel rigid inner rod 1, the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 plays a role in corrosion resistance. The steel rigid inner rod 1 has good rigidity and load-bearing capacity, and has good rigidity, load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance. The galvanized layer 3 improves the corrosion resistance of the rod. The inner side of the oil storage ring 4 is provided with a storage cavity 5 to store lubricating oil. The inner side of the oil storage ring 4 is provided with uniformly distributed oil outlet holes 6, and rolling lubricating beads 7 are installed inside. By rotating the rolling lubricating beads 7, the oil in the storage cavity 5 is discharged and the oil is lubricated to the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 by the rolling lubricating beads 7, so that the rod is always kept with oil and always lubricated. The piston rod has good stability and durability, and the device has excellent corrosion resistance, is not easily affected by external erosion, and has excellent lubrication protection ability and good working tolerance.

[0032] Furthermore, the steel rigid inner rod 1 is a steel metal rod, and the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 is an aluminum tube, which is sealed and wrapped around the outside of the steel rigid inner rod 1.

[0033] By setting the steel rigid inner rod 1 as a steel metal rod and the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 as an aluminum tube, the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 plays a role in corrosion resistance, and the steel rigid inner rod 1 has good rigidity and load-bearing capacity. When combined, they have both rigid load-bearing capacity and good corrosion resistance.

[0034] Furthermore, the zinc layer 3 is hot-dip galvanized onto the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, and the rolling lubricating beads 7 are rolled and connected to the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2.

[0035] By setting a galvanized layer 3 to the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, the surface corrosion resistance of the rod is further enhanced. During the rolling process, the rolling lubricating beads 7 can discharge the lubricant and lubricate the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, which is practical.

[0036] Furthermore, an oil switch port 8 is provided on the outer ring of the oil storage ring 4, and a sealing plug 9 is filled in the oil switch port 8.

[0037] By setting the oil switch port 8, the lubricating oil in the oil storage ring 4 can be replaced. The sealing plug 9 can open and close the oil switch port 8, ensuring stable operation and convenient switching.

[0038] Furthermore, the storage cavity 5 stores either oil-based lubricating oil or viscous lubricating oil, and the rolling lubricating beads 7 are located at the bottom of the inner side of the oil storage ring 4.

[0039] By setting the storage cavity 5 to store either oil-based lubricating oil or viscous lubricating oil, the lubricating oil can be freely adjusted or selected according to the usage and conditions of the rod. The rolling lubricating beads 7 are located at the bottom inside the oil storage ring 4, so that the rolling lubricating beads 7 can stably guide the lubricating oil out from the bottom, preventing insufficient lubricating oil and wear and idling of the rolling lubricating beads 7, which is practical.

[0040] Furthermore, the rolling lubricating bead 7 is either a hard rubber bead or a steel bead, and the rolling lubricating bead 7 extends out of the oil discharge hole 6 and rolls in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2.

[0041] By setting the rolling lubricating bead 7 to be either a hard rubber bead or a steel bead, it can be adjusted according to the usage. The rolling lubricating bead 7 extends out of the oil outlet hole 6 and rolls in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2. The rolling lubricating bead 7 can stably discharge oil and coat the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, so that the oil can always be kept lubricated.

[0042] Furthermore, the top and bottom of the inner side of the oil storage ring 4 are provided with annular brush strips 10, and the inner rings of the two annular brush strips 10 are in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2.

[0043] By setting the annular brush strip 10, the oil storage ring 4 can be moved up and down. When the oil is discharged and sprayed, the annular brush strip 10 can be driven to evenly brush the oil onto the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, which is practical.

[0044] Furthermore, both the upper and lower ends of the steel rigid inner rod 1 are provided with fixing threaded parts 11, and both fixing threaded parts 11 are integrally formed with the steel rigid inner rod 1, with the galvanized layer 3 located on the surface of the fixing threaded parts 11.

[0045] By setting the fixed threaded part 11, the installation of the rod body is relatively convenient, making it easy to install and use.

[0046] Working principle: An aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 is set on the outside of the steel rigid inner rod 1. The aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 plays a role in corrosion resistance. The steel rigid inner rod 1 has good rigidity and load-bearing capacity. When combined, it has both rigid load-bearing capacity and good corrosion resistance. The aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 is hot-dip galvanized with a zinc layer 3 on the outside, which further improves the corrosion resistance of the rod.

[0047] An oil storage ring 4 is provided on the outer side of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2, and a storage cavity 5 is provided on the inner side of the oil storage ring 4. The storage cavity 5 can store lubricating oil. The inner side of the oil storage ring 4 is provided with evenly distributed oil outlet holes 6, and rolling lubricating beads 7 are installed on the inner side. By rotating the rolling lubricating beads 7, the oil in the storage cavity 5 is discharged and the oil is lubricated to the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube 2 by the rolling lubricating beads 7, so that the rod is always kept with oil and always lubricated. The piston rod has good stability and durability, and the device has excellent corrosion resistance and is not easily affected by external corrosion. It also has excellent lubrication protection ability of the rod and good working tolerance.

[0048] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic bracket, comprising a rigid steel inner rod (1) and a corrosion-resistant aluminum outer tube (2), characterized in that: The aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2) is wrapped around the outside of the steel rigid inner rod (1); The outer side of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2) is provided with a zinc-plated layer (3). An oil storage ring (4) is slidably connected to the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2). An inner storage cavity (5) is provided inside the oil storage ring (4). Multiple oil discharge holes (6) are evenly provided at the inner ring of the oil storage ring (4). Rolling lubricating beads (7) are installed in each of the multiple oil discharge holes (6). Multiple rolling lubricating beads (7) are evenly distributed in a ring shape on the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2).

2. The corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel rigid inner rod (1) is a steel metal rod, and the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2) is an aluminum tube. The aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2) is sealed and wrapped around the outside of the steel rigid inner rod (1).

3. The corrosion-resistant piston rod for photovoltaic brackets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The galvanized layer (3) is hot-dip galvanized onto the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2), and the rolling lubricating beads (7) are rolled onto the outside of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2).

4. A corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ring of the oil storage ring (4) is provided with an oil switch port (8), and the oil switch port (8) is filled with a sealing plug (9).

5. A corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage cavity (5) contains either oil lubricating oil or viscous lubricating oil, and the rolling lubricating beads (7) are located at the bottom inside the oil storage ring (4).

6. A corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling lubricating bead (7) is either a hard rubber bead or a steel bead. The rolling lubricating bead (7) extends out of the oil outlet hole (6) and rolls in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2).

7. A corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the inner side of the oil storage ring (4) are provided with annular brush strips (10), and the inner rings of the two annular brush strips (10) are in contact with the surface of the aluminum corrosion-resistant outer tube (2).

8. A corrosion-resistant piston rod for a photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel rigid inner rod (1) is provided with a fixing threaded part (11) at both the upper and lower ends. Both fixing threaded parts (11) are integrally formed with the steel rigid inner rod (1). The galvanized layer (3) is located on the surface of the fixing threaded part (11).