Corner protector and solar cell panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a corner protector and a solar cell panel. The angle bead is used for being installed at the top corner of a frame of the solar cell panel and comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a first side plate, a second side plate and a clamping assembly, the top plate is arranged above the bottom plate in the height direction of the angle bead, the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are connected and perpendicular to each other. The clamping assembly is connected with the top plate and the bottom plate; a mounting space is defined by the top plate, the bottom plate, the first side plate and the second side plate, the top corners of the frame are arranged in the mounting space, and the clamping assemblies clamp the frame so that the corner protectors can be fixed to the top corners of the frame. According to the corner protector, the corner protector is installed at the vertex angle of the frame of the solar cell panel, so that the vertex angle of the frame can be arranged in the installation space, then the frame is clamped through the clamping assembly, so that the corner protector is fixed at the vertex angle of the frame, the fastening performance of the corner protector can be improved, and the solar cell panel can be better protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar panel technology, and in particular to a corner protector and a solar panel. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of new energy sources, solar panels are increasingly entering people's lives and are widely used in various power generation sites. A solar panel consists of a battery module and a frame. The battery module includes a laminated film, solar cells, and a backsheet, while the frame surrounds the perimeter of the battery module. To protect the solar panel, corner protectors are usually installed at the top corners of the frame during handling and transportation. However, existing corner protectors are prone to detaching when rubbing or colliding with other objects, making it difficult to effectively protect the solar panel. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a corner protector and a solar panel to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides a corner protector for installation at the top corner of the frame of a solar panel. The corner protector includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The top plate is disposed above the bottom plate along the height direction of the corner protector. The first side plate and the second side plate are disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are connected and perpendicular to each other. The snap-fit ​​assembly connects the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0005] The top plate, the bottom plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate form an installation space. The top corner of the frame is located in the installation space, and the snap-fit ​​component snaps into the frame to fix the corner protector at the top corner of the frame.

[0006] In the aforementioned corner protector, by installing the corner protector at the top corner of the solar panel frame, the top corner of the frame can be set within the installation space. Then, by using a snap-fit ​​component to snap the frame, the corner protector is fixed at the top corner of the frame, thereby improving the tightness of the corner protector and helping to better protect the solar panel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first snap-fit ​​member disposed at an end near the top plate and located on one side of the top plate, the first snap-fit ​​member extending towards the bottom plate along the height direction of the corner protector.

[0008] In some embodiments, there are two first snap-fit ​​members, which are spaced apart. One first snap-fit ​​member is located near one end of the top plate and on the side of the top plate facing away from the first side plate; the other first snap-fit ​​member is located near the other end of the top plate and on the side of the top plate facing away from the second side plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a second snap-fit ​​member disposed on the side of the base plate opposite to the top plate. The second snap-fit ​​member extends toward the top plate along the height direction of the corner guard and is disposed at the edge of the base plate along the arrangement direction of the base plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the top plate has a through hole that extends through the top plate, and the fastener portion of the solar panel is disposed in the through hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, a boss is provided on the side of the second side plate facing away from the first snap-fit ​​member.

[0012] A solar panel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a battery assembly, a frame, and corner protectors as described in any of the above embodiments. The frame is fitted around the periphery of the battery assembly, and the corner protectors are installed at the top corners of the frame.

[0013] In the aforementioned solar panel, by installing corner protectors at the top corners of the solar panel's frame, the top corners of the frame can be positioned within the installation space. Then, by using snap-fit ​​components to snap the frame together, the corner protectors are fixed at the top corners of the frame, thereby improving the tightness of the corner protectors and better protecting the solar panel.

[0014] In some embodiments, the solar panel includes a fastener, the corner protector has a through hole, the fastener is partially disposed in the through hole, and the fastener is connected to the frame through the through hole.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the corner protector according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2This is the second schematic diagram of the corner protector structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the corner protector structure according to the embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a solar panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the middle section line AA;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 100. Corner guard; 12. Top plate; 14. Bottom plate; 16. First side plate; 18. Second side plate; 20. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 22. Installation space; 24. First snap-fit ​​component; 26. Second snap-fit ​​component; 28. Through hole; 30. Boss; 32. Groove;

[0025] 102. Border;

[0026] 104. Battery assembly;

[0027] 106. Fasteners;

[0028] 200. Solar panels. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] 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.

[0033] This disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to an embodiment of this utility model, a corner protector is installed at the top corner of the frame of a solar panel. The corner protector includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The top plate is positioned above the bottom plate along the height direction of the corner protector. The first side plate and the second side plate are positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are connected and perpendicular to each other. The snap-fit ​​assembly connects the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate, the bottom plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate form an installation space. The top corner of the frame is positioned in the installation space. The snap-fit ​​assembly snaps into the frame to fix the corner protector at the top corner of the frame.

[0035] In the aforementioned corner protector, by installing the corner protector at the top corner of the solar panel frame, the top corner of the frame can be set within the installation space. Then, by using a snap-fit ​​component to snap the frame, the corner protector is fixed at the top corner of the frame, thereby improving the tightness of the corner protector and helping to better protect the solar panel.

[0036] Specifically, in Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the corner protector can be generally L-shaped, and the top plate can be positioned above the bottom plate along the height direction H of the corner protector. A first side plate and a second side plate are positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate. The upper end of the first side plate can be connected to the lower surface of the top plate, and the lower end of the first side plate can be connected to the upper surface of the bottom plate. The upper end of the second side plate can be connected to the lower surface of the top plate, and the lower end of the second side plate can be connected to the upper surface of the bottom plate. Both the first and second side plates are connected to the edges of the top and bottom plates. One end of the first side plate can be connected to one end of the second side plate, and the first and second side plates are perpendicular to each other. Both the first and second side plates can be curved plates to match the curved outer surface of the frame.

[0037] Some of the snap-fit ​​components can be connected to the top plate, and others can be connected to the bottom plate. In one embodiment, the top plate, bottom plate, first side plate, and second side plate can form an installation space. By setting the top corner of the frame within the installation space and then snapping the snap-fit ​​components onto the frame to fix the corner protector at the top corner of the frame, the tightness of the corner protector can be improved, preventing it from falling off when rubbing or colliding with other objects, thus better protecting the solar panel.

[0038] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first snap-fit ​​member, which is disposed at an end near the top plate and located on one side of the top plate, and extends towards the bottom plate along the height direction of the corner guard.

[0039] In this way, the corner protector can be fixed to the frame by attaching the first clip to the side of the frame near the top of the frame.

[0040] Specifically, the first snap-fit ​​member can be disposed near the end of the top plate and connected to the side adjacent to the end of the top plate. Along the height direction H of the corner protector, the first snap-fit ​​member extends from the connection point between the first snap-fit ​​member and the top plate toward the bottom plate, and thus the first snap-fit ​​member can snap onto the side of the frame near the top of the frame, thereby fixing the corner protector to the frame.

[0041] Please combine Figure 1In some embodiments, there are two first snap-fit ​​connectors, which are spaced apart. One first snap-fit ​​connector is located near the top plate and on the side of the top plate facing away from the first side plate, while the other first snap-fit ​​connector is located near the other end of the top plate and on the side of the top plate facing away from the second side plate.

[0042] In this way, the corner protectors can be further secured to the frame using two first snap-fit ​​connectors.

[0043] Specifically, in Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, a first snap-fit ​​member is disposed near one end of the top plate and connected to the side of the top plate facing away from the first side plate. Another first snap-fit ​​member is disposed near the other end of the top plate and connected to the side of the top plate facing away from the second side plate.

[0044] It is understood that in other embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​connector can be provided not only in two forms, but also in three, four or other forms, and can be adjusted according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a second snap-fit ​​member disposed on the side of the base plate opposite to the top plate. The second snap-fit ​​member extends towards the top plate along the height direction of the corner guard and is disposed at the edge of the base plate along the arrangement direction of the base plate.

[0046] In this way, the corner protector can be fixed to the frame by attaching the second clip to the side of the frame near the bottom of the frame.

[0047] Specifically, the base plate can be L-shaped, and the second snap-fit ​​member can be disposed at the edge of the base plate along the arrangement direction of the base plate. The second snap-fit ​​member can be disposed on the side of the base plate opposite to the top plate. Along the height direction of the corner protector, the second snap-fit ​​member extends from the connection point between the second snap-fit ​​member and the base plate towards the top plate, and thus the second snap-fit ​​member can snap onto the side of the frame near the bottom of the frame, thereby fixing the corner protector to the frame.

[0048] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the top plate has a through hole that penetrates the top plate, and the fastener portion of the solar panel is disposed in the through hole.

[0049] In this way, the fastener can be connected to the frame through the through hole.

[0050] Specifically, in Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, a through hole is provided near the center of the top plate; the through hole can be square. In one embodiment, when the corner protector is installed at the top corner of the frame, the fastener portion is disposed in the through hole, and the fastener can be connected to the frame through the through hole.

[0051] Please combine Figure 3 In some embodiments, a boss is provided on the side of the second side plate facing away from the first snap-fit ​​member.

[0052] In this way, markings can be printed on the raised surface.

[0053] Specifically, a boss is provided on the side of the second side plate facing away from the first snap-fit ​​component. The surface of the boss can be printed with markings, such as the product's trademark, specifications, etc.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 A solar panel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a battery module, a frame, and corner protectors of any of the above embodiments. The frame is fitted around the periphery of the battery module, and the corner protectors are installed at the top corners of the frame.

[0055] In the aforementioned solar panel, by installing corner protectors at the top corners of the solar panel's frame, the top corners of the frame can be positioned within the installation space. Then, by using snap-fit ​​components to snap the frame together, the corner protectors are fixed at the top corners of the frame, thereby improving the tightness of the corner protectors and better protecting the solar panel.

[0056] Specifically, in Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the solar panel has four corner protectors, which can be respectively installed at the four top corners of the frame. The battery module includes a film, solar cells, and a backsheet stacked sequentially. The frame is fitted around the periphery of the battery module, and along the height direction H of the corner protectors, both ends of the frame protrude from the battery module, thereby facilitating the first and second snap-fit ​​members to snap onto the frame, so that the corner protectors are installed at the top corners of the frame.

[0057] exist Figure 6 In the middle, a groove can be opened on the bottom side of the frame, the groove can connect to the inner side of the frame, and the second snap-fit ​​can be snapped into the side of the groove, thereby fixing the corner protector to the frame.

[0058] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the solar panel includes a fastener, the corner protector has a through hole, the fastener is partially disposed in the through hole, and the fastener is connected to the frame through the through hole.

[0059] In this way, the fastener can be connected to the frame through the through hole.

[0060] Specifically, the fastener includes a 3M mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener. The bottom side of the fastener can be located in the through hole. The bottom side of the fastener can be glued to the frame with adhesive, thereby connecting the fastener to the frame through the through hole.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an 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.

[0062] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A corner protector for mounting at the top corner of the frame of a solar panel, characterized in that, The corner protector includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The top plate is disposed above the bottom plate along the height direction of the corner protector. The first side plate and the second side plate are disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are connected and perpendicular to each other. The snap-fit ​​assembly connects the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate, the bottom plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate form an installation space. The top corner of the frame is located in the installation space, and the snap-fit ​​component snaps into the frame to fix the corner protector at the top corner of the frame.

2. The corner protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first snap-fit ​​member, which is disposed at an end near the top plate and located on one side of the top plate. The first snap-fit ​​member extends towards the bottom plate along the height direction of the corner protector.

3. The corner protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two first snap-fit ​​components, which are spaced apart. One first snap-fit ​​component is located near the top plate and on the side of the top plate facing away from the first side plate; the other first snap-fit ​​component is located near the other end of the top plate and on the side of the top plate facing away from the second side plate.

4. The corner protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a second snap-fit ​​member, which is disposed on the side of the base plate opposite to the top plate. The second snap-fit ​​member extends towards the top plate along the height direction of the corner protector and is disposed at the edge of the base plate along the arrangement direction of the base plate.

5. The corner protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate has a through hole that penetrates the top plate, and the fastener portion of the solar panel is disposed in the through hole.

6. The corner protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second side plate has a boss on the side facing away from the first snap-fit ​​component.

7. A solar panel, characterized in that, The device includes a battery assembly, a frame, and a corner protector as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the frame is fitted around the periphery of the battery assembly, and the corner protector is mounted at the top corner of the frame.

8. The solar panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The solar panel includes a fastener, the corner protector has a through hole, the fastener is partially disposed in the through hole, and the fastener is connected to the frame through the through hole.

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