Assembly frame and photovoltaic assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a module frame and a photovoltaic module, a frame assembly body is internally provided with a frame inner space, the frame inner space is used for assembling a photovoltaic cell panel of the photovoltaic module, a thermoluminescent body is arranged in the frame assembly body, and light excited by the thermoluminescent body can be emitted to the photovoltaic cell panel in the frame inner space. When the photovoltaic module works outdoors, the solar irradiation energy irradiated on the module frame and the heat of the photovoltaic module can heat the module frame, so that the temperature of the module frame is increased. When the temperature of the frame of the assembly rises, the thermoluminescent body can be excited by the high temperature to continuously emit light, the excited light can be emitted to the photovoltaic cell panel, and the light excited by the thermoluminescent body can be arranged to be emitted to the back surface of the photovoltaic cell panel in the space in the frame, so that the incident light energy of the back surface of the photovoltaic assembly is improved; therefore, the power generation performance of the photovoltaic module is improved, and the shielding of the module frame on the back of the photovoltaic module is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to module frames and photovoltaic modules. Background Technology

[0002] As a key device for converting solar energy into electricity, photovoltaic (PV) modules have always been a focus of industry attention due to their superior power generation performance. A PV module generally consists of a solar panel and a frame. While the solar panel is the core component, its performance is also affected by the surrounding frame. For example, the frame, while tightly fitted to the edge of the solar panel to ensure structural stability, unintentionally creates some shading around the panel. This shading directly weakens the light absorption capacity of the area on the back of the module, thus reducing the power generation from the back of the module. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a component frame and a photovoltaic module to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] This application provides a module frame for photovoltaic modules, the module frame comprising:

[0005] A frame assembly, wherein the frame assembly has an inner frame space for assembling photovoltaic panels of a photovoltaic module;

[0006] A thermoluminescent material is disposed on the frame assembly, and the light energy emitted by the thermoluminescent material is used to direct the light energy to a photovoltaic panel located in the space within the frame.

[0007] In one embodiment, the border assembly includes:

[0008] The frame body is a ring structure, and the interior of the frame body forms an inner space. An assembly groove is opened on the inner side of the ring of the frame body for assembling photovoltaic panels.

[0009] A frame sub-body portion is connected to the frame main body portion, and the thermoluminescent body is disposed on the frame sub-body portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, the border body includes:

[0011] Main base plate;

[0012] Main body side plate, the main body side plate being connected to the main body bottom plate;

[0013] The main body top plate is connected to the main body side plate;

[0014] The main top plate, the main side plate, and the main bottom plate together form the assembly groove, which is an annular groove surrounding the main body of the frame.

[0015] In one embodiment, the main body top plate is provided with an overflow groove, the overflow groove being located within the assembly groove; and / or,

[0016] The main body top plate is provided with a guide slope, which is located outside the assembly groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the border sub-body includes:

[0018] A secondary connecting plate is connected to the main base plate, and the thermoluminescent element is disposed on the secondary connecting plate.

[0019] In one embodiment, the border sub-body includes:

[0020] Sub-body side plate, which is connected to the main body side plate;

[0021] Sub-body base plate, which is connected to the sub-body side plate and the sub-body connecting plate;

[0022] The main body base plate, the sub-body side plate, the sub-body base plate, and the sub-body connecting plate together form an insertion cavity.

[0023] In one embodiment, the inner side of the sub-body base plate is provided with a connection position, and the inner side of the sub-body base plate is divided into a first plate area and a second plate area based on the connection position. The first plate area is located inside the insertion cavity, and the second plate area is located outside the insertion cavity. The sub-body connecting plate is connected to the connection position of the sub-body base plate. The inner side of the sub-body connecting plate faces the insertion cavity, and the outer side of the sub-body connecting plate faces away from the insertion cavity. The thermoluminescent element is disposed on the outer side of the sub-body connecting plate and the second plate area of ​​the sub-body base plate.

[0024] In one embodiment, the sub-body connecting plate is inclined relative to the main body base plate, with its outer surface facing the inner space of the frame assembly, and the second plate surface area of ​​the sub-body base plate facing the inner space of the frame assembly; and / or

[0025] At least one of the outer surface of the auxiliary connecting plate and the second plate surface area of ​​the auxiliary base plate is an arc-shaped surface; and / or,

[0026] The outer side of the sub-body connecting plate is provided with a clearance groove, which is used to avoid screw holes.

[0027] In one embodiment, the light energy excited by the thermoluminescent body is used to direct the light towards the back of a photovoltaic panel located within the space of the frame; and / or,

[0028] The thermoluminescent material has a layered structure, and the thickness of the thermoluminescent material is between 0.001 mm and 1 mm; and / or,

[0029] The thermoluminescent material is a material doped with rare earth elements; and / or

[0030] The thermoluminescent material has a light-transmitting protective layer on its outer surface.

[0031] This application provides a photovoltaic module, which includes the module frame.

[0032] When the aforementioned photovoltaic (PV) modules operate outdoors, the solar irradiance hitting the module frame and the heat from the PV modules themselves heat the frame, causing its temperature to rise. This increased frame temperature triggers a thermoluminescent element to emit light, which is then directed towards the PV panel. This light can be directed towards the back of the PV panel located within the frame, thereby increasing the incident light energy on the back of the PV module and ultimately improving its power generation performance while reducing shading of the back of the PV module by the frame. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a photovoltaic module provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the component border structure provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 3 For example Figure 2 The three-dimensional perspective view of the component border shown.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the component border structure provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0037] Icon labels:

[0038] 100. Photovoltaic panels;

[0039] 1000, Frame assembly; 2000, Thermoluminescent material; 3000, Light-transmitting protective layer;

[0040] 1001. Space within the border; 1100. Main body of the border; 1200. Sub-body of the border;

[0041] 1101. Assembly slot; 1110. Main body base plate; 1120. Main body side plate; 1130. Main body top plate;

[0042] 1131. Glue overflow groove; 1132. Guide slope;

[0043] 1210. Sub-body connecting plate; 1220. Sub-body side plate; 1230. Sub-body bottom plate;

[0044] 1211, clearance groove; 1212, screw hole;

[0045] 1231, Connection position; 1232, First panel area; 1233, Second panel area. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0047] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0048] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0052] See Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a photovoltaic module, which includes a module frame and a photovoltaic panel 100 assembled within the module frame, as shown. Figure 1 The top view shown indicates the front orientation of the photovoltaic panel 100, as shown below. Figure 1 The image below shows the back of the photovoltaic panel 100. The module frame includes a frame assembly 1000 and a thermoluminescent element 2000. The frame assembly 1000 can be made of materials such as aluminum alloy. The frame assembly 1000 has an inner frame space 1001 for assembling the photovoltaic panel 100 of the photovoltaic module. (Continue reading...) Figure 1As shown, a thermoluminescent element 2000 is disposed on the frame assembly 1000. The thermoluminescent element 2000 is made of a thermoluminescent material, which can be a material doped with rare earth elements, such as lithium fluoride. The light excitation threshold temperature of lithium fluoride is 50°C. In addition, other materials with thermoluminescent properties can also be selected as thermoluminescent materials.

[0053] The thermoluminescent material 2000 can be configured in various shapes, structures, and sizes according to requirements. For example, the thermoluminescent material 2000 can have a layered structure with a large surface area, and its thickness can be between 0.001 mm and 1 mm. A light-transmitting protective layer 3000 can also be provided on the outer layer of the thermoluminescent material 2000. For example, a light-transmitting protective layer 3000 can be coated or bonded to the outer layer of the thermoluminescent material 2000. The light-transmitting protective layer 3000 can be made of transparent silicone material. Alternatively, other materials with high transparency and high weather resistance can be selected for the light-transmitting protective layer 3000, and its thickness can range from 0.01 mm to 2 mm.

[0054] The light energy excited by the thermoluminescent material 2000 can be designed to be directed towards the photovoltaic panel 100 located within the frame space 1001. In one embodiment, when the photovoltaic module is operating outdoors, the solar irradiance illuminating the module frame and the heat from the photovoltaic module itself will heat the module frame, causing its temperature to rise. Especially at noon, the temperature of the module frame is very high, and the high temperature will excite the thermoluminescent material to continuously emit light. The excited light energy will then be directed towards the photovoltaic panel 100. In one embodiment, the light energy excited by the thermoluminescent material 2000 can be configured to be directed towards the back of the photovoltaic panel 100 located within the frame space 1001, thereby increasing the incident light energy on the back of the photovoltaic module, thus improving the power generation performance of the photovoltaic module and reducing the shading of the back of the photovoltaic module by the module frame.

[0055] The design of this type of component frame will not affect the heat dissipation of the photovoltaic module. Moreover, according to the law of conservation of energy, the design of this type of component frame is actually beneficial to the heat dissipation of the photovoltaic module to a certain extent.

[0056] The shape, size, and structure of the space 1001 within the frame can be customized to accommodate the photovoltaic panel 100 to be installed, ensuring smooth installation. Furthermore, the photovoltaic panel 100 can be installed using various methods such as snap-fit, adapter, or plug-in; no specific method is limited here. Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the frame assembly 1000 includes a frame main body 1100 and a frame sub-body 1200. The frame main body 1100 has an annular structure. The annular frame main body 1100 can be used to enclose the aforementioned inner frame space 1001 inside it, and to assemble the photovoltaic panel 100 inside the frame main body 1100. The inner annular side of the frame main body 1100 can be provided with an assembly groove 1101. The assembly groove 1101 is used to assemble the photovoltaic panel 100, that is, to insert the annular circumference of the photovoltaic panel 100 into the assembly groove 1101, thereby realizing the assembly of the photovoltaic panel 100 inside the frame main body 1100.

[0057] In one embodiment, the frame body 1100 includes a main bottom plate 1110, a main side plate 1120, and a main top plate 1130. The main side plate 1120 is connected to the main bottom plate 1110, and the main top plate 1130 is connected to the main side plate 1120. For example, one side of the main bottom plate 1110 is connected to one side of the main side plate 1120, and one side of the main top plate 1130 is connected to the other side of the main side plate 1120. Thus, the main top plate 1130, the main side plate 1120, and the main bottom plate 1110 enclose and form an assembly groove 1101. The assembly groove 1101 is an annular groove that surrounds the frame body 1100 and is used to surround the photovoltaic panel 100 around its annular circumference.

[0058] The photovoltaic panel 100 can be bonded and fixed to the frame body 1100 by adhesive injected into the assembly groove 1101. For example, in one embodiment, the main body top plate 1130 is provided with an overflow groove 1131, which is located inside the assembly groove 1101, thereby allowing overflow adhesive to be processed. In addition, the main body top plate 1130 may also be provided with a guide slope 1132, which is located outside the assembly groove 1101.

[0059] The frame sub-body portion 1200 is connected to the frame main body portion 1100. A thermoluminescent material 2000 is disposed on the frame sub-body portion 1200, thereby assembling the thermoluminescent material 2000 adjacent to the photovoltaic panel 100 via the frame sub-body portion 1200. For example, the thermoluminescent material 2000 can be assembled adjacent to the photovoltaic panel 100 at a certain angle, facilitating the directing of more light energy excited by the thermoluminescent material onto the photovoltaic panel 100. In one embodiment, the frame sub-body portion 1200 includes a sub-body connecting plate 1210, which is connected to the main body base plate 1110. The thermoluminescent material 2000 is disposed on the sub-body connecting plate 1210, for example, on the outer surface of the sub-body connecting plate 1210.

[0060] Continue reading Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the frame sub-body 1200 includes a sub-body side plate 1220 and a sub-body bottom plate 1230. The sub-body side plate 1220 is connected to the main body side plate 1120, and the sub-body bottom plate 1230 is connected to the sub-body side plate 1220 and the sub-body connecting plate 1210. The main body bottom plate 1110, the sub-body side plate 1220, the sub-body bottom plate 1230, and the sub-body connecting plate 1210 together form an insertion cavity. For example, one side of the sub-body side plate 1220 is connected to one side of the main body side plate 1120, and the two can be in the same plane, or they can be integrally formed into a single plate structure. One side of the sub-body bottom plate 1230 is connected to one side of the sub-body side plate 1220.

[0061] In one embodiment, a connection position 1231 may be provided on the inner side of the sub-body base plate 1230. The connection position 1231 may be located approximately in the middle of the sub-body base plate 1230, thereby dividing the inner side of the sub-body base plate 1230 into a first plate area 1232 and a second plate area 1233 based on the connection position 1231. The area ratio of the first plate area 1232 and the second plate area 1233 can be determined according to actual needs. The first plate area 1232 is located inside the insertion cavity, and the second plate area 1233 is located outside the insertion cavity. At this time, the sub-body connecting plate 1210 is connected to the connection position 1231 of the sub-body base plate 1230. The inner side of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 faces the insertion cavity, and the outer side of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 faces away from the insertion cavity. The thermoluminescent element 2000 is disposed on the outer side of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 and the second plate area 1233 of the sub-body base plate 1230.

[0062] like Figure 2 or Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the sub-body connecting plate 1210 can be designed to be inclined relative to the main body base plate 1110. This inclination allows the outer surface of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 to face the inner space 1001 of the frame assembly 1000 to a certain extent. This ensures that the portion of the thermoluminescent element 2000 located on the outer surface of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 is oriented towards the photovoltaic panel 100 as much as possible. Those skilled in the art can adjust the inclination angle of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 relative to the main body base plate 1110 according to actual needs. Alternatively, as... Figure 4 As shown, the outer surface of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 can also be set as an arc surface. In addition, it can also be set as other structures that facilitate the projection of light energy excited by the thermoluminescent material onto the back of the photovoltaic panel 100. The specific angle of the slope or the arc surface structure can be designed according to the actual situation of the component frame (such as size and shape), and is not limited here.

[0063] Continue reading Figures 2 to 4As shown, the second plate area 1233 of the sub-body base plate 1230 can also face the inner space 1001 of the frame of the frame assembly 1000 simultaneously with the design of the sub-body connecting plate 1210. In addition, the second plate area 1233 of the sub-body base plate 1230 is set as an arc surface with the design of the sub-body connecting plate 1210. The matching design of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 and the sub-body base plate 1230 is to direct as much of the light energy excited by the thermoluminescent material as possible to the back of the photovoltaic panel 100. Those skilled in the art can design the structure of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 and the sub-body base plate 1230 according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0064] The outer side of the sub-body connecting plate 1210 is provided with a clearance groove 1211, and the second plate surface area 1233 of the sub-body base plate 1230 is provided with screw holes 1212. Therefore, if Figure 4 As shown, the clearance groove 1211 can be used to avoid the screw hole 1212. This design provides sufficient space for opening the screw hole 1212 to ensure the load-bearing capacity of the photovoltaic module.

[0065] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0066] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A module frame for photovoltaic modules, characterized in that, The component border includes: A frame assembly (1000) has an inner frame space (1001) inside, which is used to assemble the photovoltaic panels (100) of the photovoltaic module. A thermoluminescent material (2000) is disposed on the frame assembly (1000), and the light energy excited by the thermoluminescent material (2000) is used to direct the light energy to the photovoltaic panel (100) located in the space (1001) within the frame.

2. The component frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame assembly (1000) includes: The frame body (1100) has a ring structure. The frame body (1100) forms an inner space (1001) inside the frame body (1100). An assembly groove (1101) is opened on the inner side of the ring of the frame body (1100). The assembly groove (1101) is used to assemble the photovoltaic panel (100). A frame sub-body (1200) is connected to the frame main body (1100), and the thermoluminescent body (2000) is disposed on the frame sub-body (1200).

3. The component frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body of the frame (1100) includes: Main base plate (1110); Main body side plate (1120), the main body side plate (1120) is connected to the main body bottom plate (1110); The main top plate (1130) is connected to the main side plate (1120); The main top plate (1130), the main side plate (1120) and the main bottom plate (1110) together form the assembly groove (1101), which is an annular groove surrounding the main body of the frame (1100).

4. The component frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body top plate (1130) is provided with an overflow groove (1131), which is located within the assembly groove (1101); and / or, The main top plate (1130) is provided with a guide slope (1132), which is located outside the assembly groove (1101).

5. The component frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame sub-body (1200) includes: A secondary connecting plate (1210) is connected to the main base plate (1110), and the thermoluminescent body (2000) is disposed on the secondary connecting plate (1210).

6. The component frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame sub-body (1200) includes: A secondary body side plate (1220) is connected to the main body side plate (1120); Sub-body base plate (1230), the sub-body base plate (1230) is connected to the sub-body side plate (1220) and the sub-body connecting plate (1210); The main body base plate (1110), the secondary body side plate (1220), the secondary body base plate (1230), and the secondary body connecting plate (1210) together form an insertion cavity.

7. The component frame according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner side of the sub-body base plate (1230) is provided with a connection position (1231). The inner side of the sub-body base plate (1230) is divided into a first plate area (1232) and a second plate area (1233) based on the connection position (1231). The first plate area (1232) is located inside the insertion cavity, and the second plate area (1233) is located outside the insertion cavity. The sub-body connecting plate (1210) is connected to the connection position (1231) of the sub-body base plate (1230). The inner side of the sub-body connecting plate (1210) faces the insertion cavity, and the outer side of the sub-body connecting plate (1210) faces away from the insertion cavity. The thermoluminescent body (2000) is disposed on the outer side of the sub-body connecting plate (1210) and the second plate area (1233) of the sub-body base plate (1230).

8. The component frame according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sub-body connecting plate (1210) is inclined relative to the main body base plate (1110), with the outer surface of the sub-body connecting plate (1210) facing the inner space (1001) of the frame assembly (1000), and the second plate area (1233) of the sub-body base plate (1230) facing the inner space (1001) of the frame assembly (1000); and / or, At least one of the outer surface of the sub-body connecting plate (1210) and the second plate surface region (1233) of the sub-body base plate (1230) is an arc-shaped surface; and / or, The outer side of the sub-body connecting plate (1210) is provided with a relief groove (1211), which is used to avoid the screw hole (1212).

9. The component frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light energy excited by the thermoluminescent body (2000) is used to direct the light towards the back of the photovoltaic panel (100) located within the space (1001) of the frame; and / or, The thermoluminescent material (2000) has a layered structure, and the thickness of the thermoluminescent material (2000) is between 0.001 mm and 1 mm; and / or, The thermoluminescent material (2000) is a material doped with rare earth elements; and / or, The outer layer of the thermoluminescent material (2000) is provided with a light-transmitting protective layer (3000).

10. A photovoltaic module, characterized in that, The photovoltaic module includes the module frame as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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