Photovoltaic shed supporting structure

By using a triangular stabilizing structure and a tapered riser design, the problem of numerous and insufficiently strong columns in the photovoltaic carport support structure was solved, achieving improvements in stability and aesthetics while reducing construction costs.

CN223767042UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06SICHUAN HUATI LIGHTING TECH
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Application Number
CN202520178103.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-05
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-05

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Technical Problem

In existing photovoltaic carport support structures, the large number of columns affects the aesthetics and poses a risk of scratching vehicles. Furthermore, the support structure is not strong enough, making it difficult to ensure safety and stability with fewer support structures.

Method used

The design employs a triangular stable structure, including a riser, insert, extension tube, and V-shaped arm. These components are welded together to form a stable support structure. The riser also features a hollow structure inside to facilitate cable routing. A tapered riser enhances strength, and reinforcement plates and welding are incorporated at the joints to reinforce the connection.

Benefits of technology

While reducing the number of supporting structures, the stability and structural strength of the photovoltaic carport were improved, the construction process was simplified, and transportation and installation costs were reduced.

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Abstract

A photovoltaic shed supporting structure comprises a mounting plate, a vertical pipe is welded to the mounting plate, a pair of insertion pipes are welded to the upper end of the vertical pipe, an included angle is formed between the insertion pipes in the length direction, the included angle is an obtuse angle, an extension pipe is welded to the other end of each insertion pipe, an end disc is welded to the other end of each extension pipe, and a V-shaped arm is welded to the end disc. An upper mounting plate is welded to the other end of the V-shaped arm, and an included angle is formed between the length direction of the upper mounting plate and the horizontal direction. A stable triangle can be formed through the two extension pipes and the mounting beam at the top of the shed, and the stand pipe can improve the supporting height of the supporting structure to the shed. According to the photovoltaic car shed, the two V-shaped arms are arranged on the car shed, all the components are welded in a factory, so that installation construction of the photovoltaic car shed is facilitated, the upper installation plates are obliquely arranged, the upper walls of the upper installation plates on the two V-shaped arms are located in the same plane, and the upper installation plates are obliquely arranged, so that the car shed is inclined at a certain angle, and rainwater is conveniently drained.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of new energy charging station technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic carport support structure. Background Technology

[0002] A new energy photovoltaic carport is a type of carport that integrates a photovoltaic power generation system. It not only provides shade and protection for vehicles but also generates electricity through solar power to charge electric vehicles or supply power to the grid. This type of carport has significant advantages in terms of environmental protection, energy conservation, and economic benefits.

[0003] New energy photovoltaic carports typically employ a multi-column support system. While this method improves the overall reliability and safety of the carport, the increased number of columns negatively impacts its aesthetics and increases the risk of scratches to vehicles during charging, parking, or starting. It also raises the possibility of impacts to the columns. Therefore, achieving safety with fewer supporting structures is a pressing issue, and improving the internal strength of the support structure is a crucial challenge that needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a photovoltaic carport support structure to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, reduce the amount of support structure used, and improve the internal structural strength of the support structure, thus having strong practicality.

[0005] In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, the following technology is proposed to be adopted:

[0006] A photovoltaic carport support structure includes a mounting plate with a vertical pipe welded to it. A pair of insert pipes are welded to the upper end of the vertical pipe, forming an obtuse angle along their length. An extension pipe is welded to the other end of each insert pipe, and an end plate is welded to the other end of the extension pipe. A V-shaped arm is welded to the end plate, and an upper mounting plate is welded to the other end of the V-shaped arm. The upper mounting plate forms an angle between its length and the horizontal direction. A stable triangle is formed by the two extension pipes and the mounting beam at the top of the carport, while the vertical pipe increases the support height of the carport. All components are welded in the factory, facilitating the installation of the photovoltaic carport. The upper mounting plate is angled, and the upper walls of the upper mounting plates on the two V-shaped arms are in the same plane. This angled arrangement of the upper mounting plate allows the carport to tilt at a certain angle, facilitating rainwater drainage.

[0007] Furthermore, the interior of the riser, insert, and extension pipe is hollow, and both ends of the riser, insert, and extension pipe are open. The hollow structure design facilitates the installation and routing of cables, and of course, reduces the overall cost of the structure and transportation costs.

[0008] Furthermore, the riser has a tapered structure, and the size of the upper end face is smaller than that of the lower end face. This design structure can improve the structural strength of the riser.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing plates are welded to the upper wall of the mounting plate, and these reinforcing plates are welded to the outer periphery of the riser. These reinforcing plates enhance the connection strength between the mounting plate and the riser.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting plate has several round holes, and the diameter of the round holes is always larger than the diameter of the screw. Regardless of the type of screw used to fix the mounting plate, the round holes are always larger than the diameter of the screw, which facilitates the adjustment of the position of the pole according to the location and avoids the problem that the strip hole can only be adjusted in one direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the end plate has at least one perforation, which facilitates the timely discharge of moisture from inside the riser pipe, preventing this moisture from forming water droplets and corroding the inner wall of the riser pipe when the temperature drops. Secondly, the perforation also facilitates cable routing.

[0012] Furthermore, grooves are provided on both sides of one end of the V-arm to form a first protrusion at one end of the V-arm. A first welding hole is provided on the end plate, and the first protrusion is inserted into the first welding hole. The outer wall of the end plate contacts the end face of the groove. Inserting the first protrusion into the end plate improves the connection strength between the V-arm and the end plate. The end face provided by the groove can also support the V-arm, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the V-arm and reducing the force on the weld, thus improving the strength of the structure.

[0013] Furthermore, there is an annular gap between the outer periphery of the first protrusion and the inner periphery of the first weld hole. The welded solder fills the annular gap, which significantly improves the connection strength between the first protrusion and the end plate. Welding is required at the junction of the first protrusion and the end plate.

[0014] Furthermore, second grooves are provided on both sides of the other end of the V-arm to form a welding platform. A second welding hole is provided on the upper mounting plate, and the welding platform passes through the second welding hole with its end face submerged within it. A welding gap exists between the outer periphery of the welding platform and the inner periphery of the second welding hole. After welding, solder fills the welding gap and also fills the second welding hole. This structural design further enhances the connection strength between the V-arm and the upper mounting plate, enabling them to form a single unit after welding.

[0015] Furthermore, the end face of the second groove is inclined and presses against the lower wall of the upper mounting plate, so that the angle between the length direction of the upper mounting plate and the horizontal direction is 3 to 8 degrees. The end face of the second groove can achieve the inclination of the upper mounting plate, and the support of the end face of the second groove improves the load-bearing capacity after the upper mounting plate and the V-shaped arm are connected, and reduces the force at the weld.

[0016] The advantages of the above technical solution are:

[0017] This invention can effectively support the photovoltaic carport with fewer supporting structures, and its structure has strong stability, making it easy to install on site. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will provide a further detailed description of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the photovoltaic carport support structure is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 A magnified view of point A is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 The three-dimensional structure of the upper part of the photovoltaic carport support structure is shown. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 4 The three-dimensional structure of the upper part of the photovoltaic carport support structure is shown. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a photovoltaic carport support structure includes a mounting plate 2, on which a vertical pipe 1 is welded. A pair of insert pipes 10 are welded to the upper end of the vertical pipe 1. The length directions of the insert pipes 10 have an angle between them, and the angle is an obtuse angle. An extension pipe 11 is welded to the other end of the insert pipe 10. An end plate 30 is welded to the other end of the extension pipe 11. A V-shaped arm 33 is welded to the end plate 30. An upper mounting plate 35 is welded to the other end of the V-shaped arm 33. The length direction of the upper mounting plate 35 has an angle with the horizontal direction.

[0024] Preferably, the interior of the riser 1, the insertion tube 10 and the extension tube 11 is hollow, and both ends of the riser 1, the insertion tube 10 and the extension tube 11 are open.

[0025] Preferably, the riser 1 has a tapered structure, and the size of the upper end face of the riser 1 is smaller than the size of the lower end face.

[0026] Preferably, a plurality of reinforcing plates 21 are welded to the upper wall of the mounting plate 2, and the reinforcing plates 21 are welded to the outer periphery of the riser 1.

[0027] Preferably, the mounting plate 2 has several circular holes 20, and the diameter of the circular holes 20 is always larger than the diameter of the screw.

[0028] Preferably, the end plate 30 has at least one perforation 31.

[0029] The V-shaped arm 33 has grooves on both sides at one end, so that one end of the V-shaped arm 33 forms a first protrusion. The end plate 30 has a first welding hole, the first protrusion is inserted into the first welding hole, and the outer wall of the end plate 30 contacts the end face of the groove. There is an annular gap between the outer periphery of the first protrusion and the inner periphery of the first welding hole, and the solder after welding fills the annular gap.

[0030] The other end of the V-shaped arm 33 has a second groove on both sides, so that the other end of the V-shaped arm 33 forms a welding platform. The upper mounting plate 35 has a second welding hole 36. The welding platform passes through the second welding hole 36, and the end face of the welding platform is submerged in the second welding hole 36. There is a welding gap between the outer periphery of the welding platform and the inner periphery of the second welding hole 36. After welding, the solder fills the welding gap and also fills the second welding hole 36. The end face of the second groove is inclined and presses against the lower wall of the upper mounting plate 35, so that the angle between the length direction of the upper mounting plate 35 and the horizontal direction is an inclination angle of 3 to 8 degrees.

[0031] In this embodiment, the support structure is fabricated by welding the mounting plate 2, the riser 1, and the reinforcing plate 21. A V-shaped arm 33 is welded to the end plate 30, and a mounting plate 35 is welded to the other end of the V-shaped arm 33. During welding, the welding design between the end plate 30 and the V-shaped arm 33, and between the V-shaped arm 33 and the upper mounting plate 35, must be met. Then, the end plate 30 is welded to the extension pipe 11, and a insertion pipe 10 is welded to the other end of the extension pipe 11. Finally, the insertion pipe 10 is welded to the upper end of the riser 1.

[0032] In this embodiment, during the construction and installation of the photovoltaic carport, the riser 1 is installed on the foundation using screws, washers, and nuts. Then, the beams of the photovoltaic carport are installed on the upper mounting plate 35 using screws, washers, and nuts. After that, the installation of other components of the photovoltaic carport, such as the installation of photovoltaic panels, continues.

[0033] During on-site construction, this structure can be installed using only screws, washers, and nuts, thus shortening the on-site construction cycle and facilitating quality control of the supporting structure.

[0034] This structure effectively reduces the footprint of the supporting components by using a single riser 1 for support, and its upper end is designed with a triangular stabilizing structure, which improves the stability and reliability of the structure in practical applications.

[0035] The structure features a unique design during welding, which effectively enhances the support stability of the photovoltaic carport.

[0036] Furthermore, the structure facilitates construction and installation.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations of this utility model fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic carport support structure, characterized by, The utility model provides a kind of vertical pipe and V-shaped arm, including mounting plate (2), welding vertical pipe (1) on mounting plate (2), the upper end of vertical pipe (1) is welded with a pair of insertion pipe (10), and the length direction between insertion pipe (10) has included angle, and included angle is obtuse, and the other end of insertion pipe (10) is welded with extension pipe (11), and the other end of extension pipe (11) is welded with end disc (30), and V-shaped arm (33) is welded on end disc (30), and the other end of V-shaped arm (33) is welded with upper mounting plate (35), and the length direction between upper mounting plate (35) and horizontal direction has included angle.

2. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, The inside of vertical pipe (1), insertion pipe (10) and extension pipe (11) is hollow structure, and both ends of vertical pipe (1), insertion pipe (10) and extension pipe (11) are open.

3. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, Vertical pipe (1) is conical structure, and the size of the upper end surface of vertical pipe (1) is less than the size of the lower end surface.

4. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, The upper wall of mounting plate (2) is welded with a plurality of reinforcing plates (21), and reinforcing plate (21) is welded on the outer periphery of vertical pipe (1).

5. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of round holes (20) are formed on mounting plate (2), and the diameter of round hole (20) is always greater than the diameter of screw rod.

6. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, At least one perforation (31) is formed on end disc (30).

7. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, Grooves are formed on both sides of one end of V-shaped arm (33), so that the first convex part is formed at one end of V-shaped arm (33), first welding hole is formed on end disc (30), first convex part is inserted into first welding hole, and the outer wall of end disc (30) is in contact with the end surface of groove.

8. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 7, wherein, There is an annular gap between the outer periphery of first convex part and the inner periphery of first welding hole, and the welding material is filled in the annular gap after welding.

9. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 1, wherein, Second grooves are formed on both sides of the other end of V-shaped arm (33), so that welding platform is formed at the other end of V-shaped arm (33), second welding hole (36) is formed on upper mounting plate (35), welding platform is inserted into second welding hole (36), and the end surface of welding platform is in second welding hole (36), and there is welding gap between the outer periphery of welding platform and the inner periphery of second welding hole (36), and the welding material is filled into the welding gap and second welding hole (36) after welding.

10. The photovoltaic carport support structure of claim 9, wherein, The end surface of second groove is inclined, and the end surface of second groove is tightly contacted with the lower wall of upper mounting plate (35), so that the included angle between the length direction of upper mounting plate (35) and horizontal direction is 3 to 8 degrees.