Adjustable photovoltaic panel

Abstract

The embodiment discloses an adjustable photovoltaic panel which comprises a base, a rotating mechanism, an angle adjusting mechanism, a supporting rod, a sensor module, a main control module and a first photovoltaic panel which is installed on the supporting rod in a foldable mode. The rotating mechanism comprises a driving wheel, a driven wheel, a rotating driving mechanism and a rotating column, the driving wheel, the driven wheel and the rotating driving mechanism are installed in the base, the rotating column is installed above the base, an output shaft of the rotating driving mechanism is connected with the driving wheel, the driving wheel is meshed with the driven wheel, the driven wheel is connected with a rotating shaft, and the rotating column is connected with the rotating shaft. The end, away from the driven wheel, of the rotating shaft penetrates out of the base and is fixedly connected to the rotating column. The angle adjusting mechanism comprises an adjusting base, an adjusting driving mechanism, an adjusting rod and an adjusting plate; the adjusting base is fixed on the rotating column; the direction and angle of the first photovoltaic panel are automatically adjusted through the rotating mechanism, so that the first photovoltaic panel can automatically follow light, and the utilization rate of solar energy is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic panels, specifically to an adjustable photovoltaic panel. Background Technology

[0002] Humanity is currently facing a serious threat from the depletion of fossil fuels such as oil and coal. Solar energy is a clean and green energy source and one of the most abundant renewable energy sources. However, solar energy also has disadvantages such as low density, intermittency, and constantly changing spatial distribution, which makes the utilization rate of solar energy in current solar energy equipment low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable photovoltaic panel that can improve the utilization rate of solar energy.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An adjustable photovoltaic panel includes a base, a rotating mechanism, an angle adjustment mechanism, a support rod, a sensor module, and a main control module, as well as a first photovoltaic panel that can be folded and mounted on the support rod, wherein the sensor module is mounted above the support rod.

[0006] The rotating mechanism includes a drive wheel, a driven wheel, a rotating drive mechanism, and a rotating column mounted above the base. The output shaft of the rotating drive mechanism is connected to the drive wheel, and the drive wheel meshes with the driven wheel. A rotating shaft is connected to the driven wheel, and one end of the rotating shaft away from the driven wheel passes through the base and is fixedly connected to the rotating column.

[0007] The angle adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment base, an adjustment drive mechanism, an adjustment rod, and an adjustment plate. The adjustment base is fixed on the rotating column, the adjustment plate is rotatably connected to the adjustment base, the adjustment drive mechanism is connected inside the adjustment base, the output end of the adjustment drive mechanism is rotatably connected to one end of the adjustment rod, the other end of the adjustment rod is connected to one side of the adjustment plate, and the support rod is fixedly connected to the other side of the adjustment plate.

[0008] The sensor module, the rotary drive mechanism, and the adjustment drive mechanism are all communicatively connected to the main control module.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the end of the support rod away from the adjustment plate, the sensor module is mounted on the connecting block, and at least two folding rods are rotatably connected to the connecting block, with a first photovoltaic panel fixedly connected to each of the folding rods.

[0010] Preferably, a second photovoltaic panel is rotatably connected to each side of the first photovoltaic panel.

[0011] Preferably, the device further includes a folding mechanism, which comprises a connecting slider, a lead screw, and a sliding drive mechanism. The connecting slider is slidably connected to the support rod. One end of the lead screw is fixed to the adjustment plate, and the other end of the lead screw is fixed to the bottom of the connecting block. The sliding drive mechanism is connected to the lead screw and is connected to the connecting slider via a connecting piece. At least two pull rods are connected to the connecting slider, and the ends of each pull rod away from the connecting slider are respectively connected to each of the folding rods.

[0012] Preferably, the sliding drive mechanism is a stepper motor.

[0013] Preferably, the second photovoltaic panel is rotatably connected to the first photovoltaic panel via a hinge.

[0014] Preferably, the rotary drive mechanism is a motor, and the adjustment drive mechanism is a push rod motor.

[0015] Preferably, it further includes an auxiliary support rod, which has a connecting portion located above the connecting slider. One end of the auxiliary support rod is fixed to the adjustment plate, and the other end of the auxiliary support rod is fixed to the connecting portion.

[0016] By adopting the aforementioned design scheme, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: a sensor module is installed above the support rod, the sensor module collects the incident angle data of sunlight on the first photovoltaic panel, the main control module calculates the direction and angle that the first photovoltaic panel needs to be adjusted, the rotation mechanism adjusts the direction of the first photovoltaic panel, and the angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the first photovoltaic panel, so that the first photovoltaic panel can automatically track the light and effectively improve the utilization rate of solar energy. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic panel of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic panel of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the photovoltaic panel of this utility model from another angle;

[0020] In the picture: Base 10,

[0021] Support rod 20, connecting block 21, folding rod 22,

[0022] First photovoltaic panel 31, second photovoltaic panel 32

[0023] Drive wheel 41, driven wheel 42, rotary drive mechanism 43, rotating column 44.

[0024] Adjust the base 51, adjust the drive mechanism 52, adjust the rod 53, and adjust the plate 54.

[0025] Connecting slider 61, lead screw 62, sliding drive mechanism 63, and pull rod 64.

[0026] Auxiliary support rod 71. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] In this embodiment, the vertical orientation is referenced by the position of the photovoltaic panel above or below the horizontal plane.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an adjustable photovoltaic panel includes a base 10, a rotation mechanism, an angle adjustment mechanism, a support rod 20, a sensor module, and a main control module, as well as a first photovoltaic panel 31 that can be folded and mounted on the support rod 20. The sensor module is mounted above the support rod 20. In this embodiment, the sensor module is a conventional photosensor, and the main control module is a conventional microcontroller.

[0030] The rotating mechanism includes a drive wheel 41, a driven wheel 42, a rotating drive mechanism 43, and a rotating column 44 mounted above the base 10, all installed within the base 10. The output shaft of the rotating drive mechanism 43 is connected to the drive wheel 41, and the drive wheel 41 meshes with the driven wheel 42. A rotating shaft is connected to the driven wheel 42, and one end of the rotating shaft away from the driven wheel 42 extends out of the top of the base and is fixedly connected to the rotating column 44. In this embodiment, the rotating drive mechanism 43 is a conventional motor. The rotating drive mechanism 43 drives the drive wheel 41 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven wheel 42 to rotate, and the rotating column 44 to rotate via the rotating shaft.

[0031] The angle adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment base 51, an adjustment drive mechanism 52, an adjustment rod 53, and an adjustment plate 54. The adjustment base 51 is fixed on the rotating column 44 so that the rotating mechanism can drive the angle adjustment mechanism to rotate. The adjustment plate 54 is rotatably connected to the adjustment base 51 via a conventional rotating shaft. One end of the adjustment drive mechanism 52 is hinged inside the adjustment base 51. The adjustment drive mechanism 52 and the rotating column 44 are arranged parallel to each other. The output end of the adjustment drive mechanism 52 is rotatably connected to one end of the adjustment rod 53. The other end of the adjustment rod 53 is hinged to the side of the adjustment plate 54 facing the rotating column 44. The support rod 20 is fixedly connected to the other side of the adjustment plate 54. In this embodiment, the adjustment drive mechanism 52 is a conventional push rod motor. The adjustment drive mechanism 52 pushes the adjustment rod 53, thereby pushing the adjustment plate 54 to rotate upward.

[0032] The sensor module, the rotation drive mechanism 43, and the adjustment drive mechanism 52 are respectively connected to the main control module, which can be installed in the base 10.

[0033] A connecting block 21 is fixedly connected to the end of the support rod 20 away from the adjustment plate 54. The sensor module is mounted on the connecting block 21. At least two folding rods 22 are rotatably connected to the connecting block 21 via a rotating shaft. A first photovoltaic panel 31 is fixedly connected to each folding rod 22. In this embodiment, two folding rods 22 are rotatably connected to the connecting block 21. A second photovoltaic panel 32 is rotatably connected to each side of the first photovoltaic panel. In this embodiment, the second photovoltaic panel 32 is rotatably connected to the first photovoltaic panel 31 via a hinge.

[0034] In this embodiment, the photovoltaic panel further includes a folding mechanism, which includes a connecting slider 61, a lead screw 62, and a sliding drive mechanism 63. The connecting slider 61 is slidably connected to the support rod 20. One end of the lead screw 62 is fixed to the adjustment plate 54, and the other end of the lead screw 62 is fixed to the bottom of the connecting block 21. The sliding drive mechanism 63 is connected to the lead screw 62. In this embodiment, the sliding drive mechanism 63 is a stepper motor. The sliding drive mechanism 63 is connected to the connecting slider 61 through a connecting piece. At least two pull rods 64 are connected to the connecting slider 61. The end of each pull rod 64 away from the connecting slider 61 is connected to each folding rod 22. By the sliding drive mechanism 63 rising or falling on the lead screw, the connecting slider 61 is driven to rise or fall, thereby realizing the opening or folding of the photovoltaic panel.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, the photovoltaic panel of this embodiment also includes an auxiliary support rod 71. The support rod 20 has a connecting part, which is located above the connecting slider 61. One end of the auxiliary support rod 71 is fixed to the adjustment plate 54, and the other end of the auxiliary support rod 71 is fixed to the connecting part. By setting the auxiliary support rod 71, the supporting effect of the support rod 20 is further strengthened.

[0036] In summary, by installing a sensor module above the support rod 20, the sensor module collects data on the incident angle of sunlight on the first photovoltaic panel 31. The main control module calculates the direction and angle that the first photovoltaic panel 31 needs to be adjusted. The rotation mechanism adjusts the direction of the first photovoltaic panel 31, and the angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the first photovoltaic panel 31, so that the first photovoltaic panel 31 can automatically track the light, effectively improving the utilization rate of solar energy.

[0037] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable photovoltaic panel, characterized by: The base, rotating mechanism, angle adjustment mechanism, support rod, sensor module and main control module are included, and the first photovoltaic panel is foldably installed on the support rod, and the sensor module is installed above the support rod; The rotating mechanism includes a driving wheel installed in the base, a driven wheel, a rotating drive mechanism and a rotating column installed above the base, the output shaft of the rotating drive mechanism is connected with the driving wheel, the driving wheel is engaged with the driven wheel, the driven wheel is connected with a rotating shaft, and the end of the rotating shaft away from the driven wheel penetrates through the base and is fixedly connected with the rotating column; The angle adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment base, an adjustment drive mechanism, an adjustment rod and an adjustment plate, the adjustment base is fixed on the rotating column, the adjustment plate is rotationally connected with the adjustment base, the adjustment drive mechanism is connected in the adjustment base, the output end of the adjustment drive mechanism is rotationally connected with one end of the adjustment rod, the other end of the adjustment rod is connected with one side of the adjustment plate, and the support rod is fixedly connected with the other side of the adjustment plate; The sensor module, the rotating drive mechanism and the adjustment drive mechanism are respectively in communication connection with the main control module.

2. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 1, wherein: The end of the support rod away from the adjustment plate is fixedly connected with a connecting block, the sensor module is installed on the connecting block, at least two folding rods are rotationally connected with the connecting block, and each of the folding rods is fixedly connected with a first photovoltaic panel.

3. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 2, wherein: Second photovoltaic panels are rotationally connected with the first photovoltaic panel on both sides one by one.

4. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 2 or 3, wherein: The folding mechanism includes a connecting sliding block, a lead screw and a sliding drive mechanism, the connecting sliding block is slidingly connected with the support rod, one end of the lead screw is fixedly connected with the adjustment plate, the other end of the lead screw is fixedly connected with the bottom of the connecting block, the sliding drive mechanism is connected with the lead screw, the sliding drive mechanism is connected with the connecting sliding block through a connecting sheet, at least two pull rods are connected with the connecting sliding block, and the end of each pull rod away from the connecting sliding block is connected with each folding rod one by one.

5. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 4, wherein: The sliding drive mechanism is a stepping motor.

6. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 4, wherein: The second photovoltaic panel is rotationally connected with the first photovoltaic panel through a hinge.

7. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 1, wherein: The rotating drive mechanism is an electric motor, and the adjustment drive mechanism is a push rod motor.

8. The adjustable photovoltaic panel of claim 4, wherein: The support rod is provided with a connecting portion, the connecting portion is located above the connecting sliding block, one end of the auxiliary support rod is fixedly connected with the adjustment plate, and the other end of the auxiliary support rod is fixedly connected with the connecting portion.

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