Solar panel protection cover for meteorological station

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar panel protective cover for a meteorological station, and relates to the field of solar panel protection, the solar panel protective cover comprises an outer plate, two side plates and a fixing structure, the outer plate is composed of a vertical plate and an inclined plate, the vertical plate and the inclined plate are bent and integrally formed, the bottommost end of the inclined plate is provided with a vertical part, the outer plate and the side plates are made of transparent materials, and the outer plate and the side plates are made of transparent materials. The two side plates are connected to the two sides of the outer plate through glass cement in a gluing mode. The utility model provides a solar panel protection cover for a weather station, which aims at solving the problem that the solar panel of an energy supply system of an unmanned weather station in a cold region is easy to cover by accumulated snow in winter to influence the observation data quality, and can prevent the solar panel from being covered by the accumulated snow after the snow. The operation efficiency of the unmanned station is greatly improved, the maintenance cost is reduced, and the station data availability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar panel protection, and in particular to a solar panel protective cover for a weather station. Background Technology

[0002] At a weather station, solar panels are devices used to generate electricity through sunlight to power various equipment at the weather station.

[0003] However, solar panels may become covered by snow in winter. For example, from January 20th to 22nd, 2023, the entire Greater Khingan Mountains experienced extreme cold, with three of the seven national meteorological stations breaking historical low temperature records. Some automatic weather stations encountered various problems, such as severely impacted battery power and significantly reduced battery performance in extremely cold environments. If snowfall occurs during extreme cold spells, the receiving portion of the automatic weather station's power supply equipment—the solar panels—may be partially or completely covered, preventing data transmission. The traditional solution to this problem is for maintenance personnel to go to the site to clear the snow from the solar panels. Due to the distance between stations, maintenance is time-consuming, and stations that fail to address the issue promptly may run out of power, preventing data collection and transmission. Simultaneously, battery performance deteriorates, shortening the maintenance cycle and increasing costs. Therefore, optimization of the existing station power supply system is necessary.

[0004] Based on this premise, this paper proposes a protective cover for solar panels in weather stations, which prevents the solar panels of automatic weather stations from being covered by snow after snowfall, thus affecting power supply and reducing maintenance difficulty and cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective cover for solar panels used in weather stations, which can effectively solve the technical problem in the background art that traditional solar panels may be covered by snow in winter.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A protective cover for a solar panel used in a weather station includes an outer panel, two side panels, and a fixing structure. The outer panel is composed of a vertical plate and an inclined plate, which are bent and integrally formed. The bottom end of the inclined plate has a vertical part. Both the outer panel and the side panels are made of transparent material. The two side panels are glued to both sides of the outer panel with glass glue.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, perforations are provided on the surfaces of the outer plate, the two side plates, and the vertical section.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the opposite surfaces of the outer plate and the vertical part, as well as the opposite surfaces of the two side plates, are all glued together with rubber pads, and the rubber pads have through holes aligned with the perforations.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the fixing structure includes a base, and a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat are fixedly installed on the upper part of the base. The first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are symmetrically arranged. A bolt is threadedly connected to the center position of the first fixing seat, and a pressure plate is rotatably connected to one end of the bolt.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the pressure plate is composed of a circular part and an L-shaped part, with the circular part integrally connected to the top of the L-shaped part, and the diameter of the circular part being larger than the diameter of the perforation.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] By addressing the issue that the solar panels of unmanned meteorological stations in cold regions are easily covered by snow in winter, affecting the quality of observation data, a protective cover for the solar panels of meteorological stations is provided. This device can prevent the solar panels from being covered by snow after snowfall, greatly improving the operating efficiency of unmanned stations, reducing maintenance costs, and improving the availability of station data.

[0014] By setting up a perforated fitting and fixing structure, on the one hand, the perforation can be used to fit external screws and rivets for destructive installation, and on the other hand, the fixing structure can be used for non-destructive installation. Moreover, the perforation can be sealed during non-destructive installation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a solar panel protective cover for a weather station according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a solar panel protective cover for a weather station according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the fixing structure of a solar panel protective cover for a weather station according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of a solar panel protective cover for a weather station according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This utility model relates to a protective cover for solar panels used in weather stations. Figure 4 Detailed diagram of the fixed structure, solar panels, and outer panel.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Outer panel; 2. Side panel; 3. Vertical section; 4. Fixing structure; 5. Base; 6. First fixing seat; 7. Second fixing seat; 8. Bolt; 9. Pressure plate; 10. Solar panel; 11. Rubber pad; 12. Perforation. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] Combination Figures 1-5 A protective cover for a solar panel for a weather station includes an outer panel 1, two side panels 2 and a fixing structure 4. The outer panel 1 is composed of a vertical plate and an inclined plate, which are bent and integrally formed. The bottom of the inclined plate is provided with a vertical part 3. Both the outer panel 1 and the side panels 2 are made of transparent material. The two side panels 2 are glued to both sides of the outer panel 1 with glass glue.

[0024] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, it is found that the outer plate 1, the two side plates 2, and the vertical part 3 are all provided with perforations 12, and the opposite surfaces of the outer plate 1 and the vertical part 3, as well as the opposite surfaces of the two side plates 2, are all glued together with rubber pads 11, and the rubber pads 11 are provided with through holes aligned with the perforations 12.

[0025] Specifically, the transparent outer panel 1 and the two side panels 2 constitute a transparent protective cover, which is used to cover the upper part of the solar panel 10. In the snowy season, it can prevent snow from completely covering the solar panel 10, so that the solar panel of the automatic weather station will not be covered by snow after snowfall, affecting the power supply, thereby reducing the difficulty and cost of maintenance. The rubber pad 11 can increase the sealing between the protective cover and the solar panel 10, and prevent water mist from being generated due to temperature difference. The perforation 12 can easily fix the outer panel 1 and the side panels 2 to the frame of the solar panel 10 using rivets or screws.

[0026] Example 2

[0027] See Figure 2 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the fixing structure 4 includes a base 5, and a first fixing seat 6 and a second fixing seat 7 are fixedly installed on the upper part of the base 5. The first fixing seat 6 and the second fixing seat 7 are symmetrically arranged. A bolt 8 is threadedly connected to the center position of the first fixing seat 6, and a pressure plate 9 is rotatably connected to one end of the bolt 8. The pressure plate 9 is composed of a circular part and an L-shaped part. The circular part is integrally connected to the top of the L-shaped part, and the diameter of the circular part is larger than the diameter of the through hole 12.

[0028] Specifically, the fixing structure 4 can easily fix the protective cover to the frame of the solar panel 10 without damage. By utilizing the height difference between the frame of the solar panel 10 and the center position, the second fixing seat 7 and the pressure plate 9 are used to lock the protective cover onto the solar panel 10.

[0029] It should be noted that this utility model is a protective cover for a solar panel used in a weather station. In use, the transparent protective cover consisting of the outer panel 1 and the two side panels 2 is placed over the outside of the solar panel 10. After the edges are aligned, rivets or screws can be used to pass through the through hole 12 and then be connected and fixed to the solar panel 10. This method is a destructive installation and will create holes on the outside of the solar panel 10. The second fixing seat 7 is clamped onto the frame of the solar panel 10, and then the bolt 8 is rotated. The bolt 8 pushes the pressure plate 9 to move, pressing the pressure plate 9 tightly against the outside of the protective cover. The protective cover is connected and fixed to the solar panel 10 by the squeezing force between the pressure plate 9 and the second fixing seat 7. When fixing, since the diameter of the circular part of the pressure plate 9 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 12, the through hole 12 can be sealed.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A protective cover for a solar panel used in a weather station, comprising an outer panel (1), two side panels (2), and a fixing structure (4), characterized in that: The outer panel (1) is composed of a vertical plate and an inclined plate, which are bent and integrally formed. The bottom end of the inclined plate is provided with a vertical part (3). The outer panel (1) and the side plates (2) are both made of transparent material. The two side plates (2) are glued to both sides of the outer panel (1) with glass glue.

2. The solar panel protective cover for a weather station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer plate (1), the two side plates (2), and the vertical part (3) are all provided with perforations (12).

3. A protective cover for a solar panel used in a weather station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer plate (1) and the vertical part (3) are bonded together with rubber pads (11) on their opposite sides and the two side plates (2). The rubber pads (11) have through holes aligned with the perforations (12).

4. A protective cover for a solar panel used in a weather station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing structure (4) includes a base (5), and a first fixing seat (6) and a second fixing seat (7) are fixedly installed on the upper part of the base (5). The first fixing seat (6) and the second fixing seat (7) are symmetrically arranged. A bolt (8) is threadedly connected to the center position of the first fixing seat (6), and a pressure plate (9) is rotatably connected to one end of the bolt (8).

5. A protective cover for a solar panel used in a weather station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pressure plate (9) is composed of a circular part and an L-shaped part. The circular part is integrally connected to the top of the L-shaped part, and the diameter of the circular part is larger than the diameter of the perforation (12).

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