Flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof forms
By adjusting the angle of the mounting blocks using limiting components and a omnidirectional ball structure, the problem of parallel installation of photovoltaic support systems under various roof shapes was solved, improving the system's adaptability and installation efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520263576.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic support systems cannot adapt to various roof shapes, especially when installed on V-shaped roofs, where it is difficult to maintain a parallel state, making photovoltaic panel installation difficult.
By employing limiting components and a omnidirectional ball structure, and adjusting the angle of the omnidirectional ball and fixing the mounting block, combined with auxiliary ropes and adjustment components, the bracket can be installed at multiple angles, ensuring that the bracket is in a parallel state and facilitating the installation of photovoltaic panels.
It enables parallel installation of photovoltaic support systems under various roof shapes, improves the system's practicality and wind resistance, and simplifies the installation process of photovoltaic panels.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic support technology, and in particular to a flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes. Background Technology
[0002] With the increasing global demand for clean energy, solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation, as a sustainable and pollution-free energy source, is gaining widespread adoption and application. As the supporting structure for PV power generation modules, the PV support system plays a crucial role in the entire PV industry chain; its performance directly affects the efficiency, stability, and cost-effectiveness of PV power generation.
[0003] In urban areas and other regions where land resources are scarce, ground space is often limited and has diverse uses, making it difficult to install photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems on a large scale. Rooftop space, however, is a largely unused resource of buildings. Installing PV mounting systems on rooftops allows for full utilization of this space, enabling PV power generation without occupying additional land, thus improving space utilization.
[0004] Chinese patent application publication number CN218499054U discloses a photovoltaic support system based on a large-span carbon fiber cable truss structure, including two sliding supports, multiple fixing mechanisms, two ropes, and multiple photovoltaic panels. Two of the fixing mechanisms are bolted to the top of the sliding supports, and one rope is inserted between these two fixing mechanisms. Two rollers are slidably connected within the sliding supports; one roller has a connecting arm rotatably connected to one side, and the other roller has a support arm rotatably connected to one side. The connecting arm and support arm are fixedly connected. The other two fixing mechanisms are bolted to the other end of the support arm, and each fixing mechanism includes multiple mounting sleeves. While this patent allows installation on some flat roofs, the fixed state between the sliding supports and the support arms prevents adjustment of the support arm angle. When encountering special roof types, such as a V-shaped roof, the sliding supports cannot be parallel during installation, making subsequent photovoltaic panel installation difficult and hindering the system's usability. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes includes a mounting bracket. A limiting component is provided at the bottom of the mounting bracket, and a omnidirectional ball is provided at the bottom of the mounting bracket via the limiting component. A first mounting block is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the omnidirectional ball, and a first mounting hole is provided through the top of the first mounting block. Auxiliary components are provided on both the left and right sides of the mounting bracket. An adjustment component is provided on the right side of the mounting bracket, and a movable plate is provided on the right side of the mounting bracket via the adjustment component. Mounting components are provided at the top of both the movable plate and the top of the mounting bracket, and mounting ropes are respectively provided on the top of the movable plate and the top of the mounting bracket via mounting components. A frame is slidably connected to the surface of the mounting ropes. A photovoltaic panel is fixedly mounted on the right side of the frame, and a fixing component is provided on the left side of the photovoltaic panel.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting component includes a fixed mounting plate fixedly disposed at the bottom of the mounting bracket, a mounting bolt is overlapped inside the fixed mounting plate, a nut is threaded onto the surface of the mounting bolt, a movable mounting plate is overlapped on the surface of the mounting bolt, and the fixed mounting plate and the movable mounting plate are overlapped with the universal ball.
[0009] Preferably, the auxiliary component includes auxiliary ropes fixedly disposed on the left and right sides of the mounting bracket, a second mounting block is fixedly disposed at the bottom end of the auxiliary rope, and a second mounting hole is provided through the top of the second mounting block.
[0010] Preferably, the adjustment component includes a slide groove formed on the right side of the mounting bracket, a drive motor is fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the slide groove, a screw is fixedly disposed on the output end of the drive motor, the screw is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, the screw is threadedly connected to the movable plate, and the movable plate is slidably connected to the slide groove.
[0011] Preferably, the installation assembly includes a fixing sleeve fixedly disposed on the top of the movable plate and the mounting bracket, an adjusting rod is threadedly connected inside the fixing sleeve, a pressure block is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the adjusting rod, and the installation rope is overlapped with both the fixing sleeve and the pressure block.
[0012] Preferably, the fixing component includes a fixed fixing plate fixedly disposed on the left side of the photovoltaic panel, a fixing bolt is threadedly connected inside the fixed fixing plate, a movable fixing plate is threadedly connected to the surface of the fixing bolt, and the fixed fixing plate and the movable fixing plate are overlapped with the installation rope.
[0013] Preferably, reinforcing blocks are fixedly provided at the top and bottom of the movable plate, and the reinforcing blocks are slidably connected to the mounting bracket.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This flexible photovoltaic support system, applicable to various roof shapes, adjusts the angle of the first mounting block by rotating the universal ball according to the roof angle. After adjustment, the universal ball is fixed by the limiting component, and the first mounting block is fixed to the roof by external bolts through the first mounting hole. Since the angle of the first mounting block can be adjusted, it can be ensured that the mounting brackets are parallel during installation, which facilitates better installation of photovoltaic panels. Therefore, this flexible photovoltaic support system can be applied to various roof shapes, improving the practicality of the flexible photovoltaic support system. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional perspective view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of another partial structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Fixed mounting plate; 3. Mounting bolt; 4. Nut; 5. Movable mounting plate; 6. Universal ball; 7. First mounting block; 8. First mounting hole; 9. Auxiliary rope; 10. Second mounting block; 11. Second mounting hole; 12. Slide groove; 13. Drive motor; 14. Screw; 15. Moving plate; 16. Reinforcing block; 17. Fixing sleeve; 18. Adjusting rod; 19. Pressure block; 20. Mounting rope; 21. Fixed fixing plate; 22. Fixing bolt; 23. Movable fixing plate; 24. Photovoltaic panel; 25. Frame. 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] Reference Figure 1-5A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes includes a mounting bracket 1. A limiting component is installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket 1, and a universal ball 6 is installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket 1 via the limiting component. The limiting component includes a fixed mounting plate 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket 1. A mounting bolt 3 is overlapped inside the fixed mounting plate 2, and a nut 4 is threaded onto the surface of the mounting bolt 3. A movable mounting plate 5 overlaps on the surface of the mounting bolt 3. Both the fixed mounting plate 2 and the movable mounting plate 5 are overlapped with the universal ball 6, allowing the nut 4 to move on the mounting bolt 3, shortening the distance between the nut 4 and the mounting bolt 3. The distance between the corner heads allows the fixed mounting plate 2 and the movable mounting plate 5 to press against the universal ball 6, facilitating its fixation. Increasing the distance between the nut 4 and the hexagonal head of the mounting bolt 3 prevents the fixed mounting plate 2 and the movable mounting plate 5 from pressing against the universal ball 6, allowing it to rotate. A first mounting block 7 is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the universal ball 6, and a first mounting hole 8 is provided through the top of the first mounting block 7. Auxiliary components are provided on both the left and right sides of the mounting bracket 1. An adjustment component is provided on the right side of the mounting bracket 1, and a movable plate 1 is provided on the right side of the mounting bracket 1 via the adjustment component. 5. Both the movable plate 15 and the mounting bracket 1 are equipped with mounting components at their tops. Mounting ropes 20 are attached to the tops of both the movable plate 15 and the mounting bracket 1 via these mounting components. A frame 25 is slidably connected to the surface of the mounting ropes 20. A photovoltaic panel 24 is fixedly mounted on the right side of the frame 25, and a fixing component is located on the left side of the photovoltaic panel 24. Reinforcing blocks 16 are fixedly mounted at both the top and bottom of the movable plate 15. The reinforcing blocks 16 are slidably connected to the mounting bracket 1 to strengthen the movable plate 15 and prevent it from bending. This flexible photovoltaic support system is suitable for various roof shapes. According to the angle of the roof, the universal ball 6 is rotated to adjust the angle of the first mounting block 7. After adjustment, the universal ball 6 is fixed by the limiting component, and the first mounting block 7 is fixed to the roof by the external bolts through the first mounting hole 8. Since the angle of the first mounting block 7 can be adjusted, it can be ensured that the mounting brackets 1 can be parallel to each other during installation, which facilitates the subsequent installation of photovoltaic panels 24. This makes the flexible photovoltaic bracket system applicable to various roof shapes and improves the practicality of the flexible photovoltaic bracket system.
[0023] according to Figure 1 As shown, the auxiliary components include auxiliary ropes 9 fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the mounting bracket 1. A second mounting block 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the auxiliary ropes 9. A second mounting hole 11 is provided through the top of the second mounting block 10. By tightening the auxiliary ropes 9, the second mounting block 10 is fixed to the roof with external bolts through the second mounting hole 11, which can enhance the wind resistance of the mounting bracket 1 and make the mounting bracket 1 less likely to tip over.
[0024] according to Figure 3As shown, the adjustment component includes a slide groove 12 on the right side of the mounting bracket 1. A drive motor 13 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the slide groove 12. A screw 14 is fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor 13. The screw 14 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 1 and threadedly connected to the movable plate 15. The movable plate 15 is slidably connected to the slide groove 12. By setting the adjustment component, it is easy to adjust the height of the movable plate 15, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the installation angle of the photovoltaic panel 24, so that sunlight can better shine on the photovoltaic panel 24.
[0025] according to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the installation assembly includes a fixed sleeve 17 fixedly mounted on the top of the movable plate 15 and the mounting bracket 1. An adjusting rod 18 is threadedly connected inside the fixed sleeve 17. A pressure block 19 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the adjusting rod 18. The installation rope 20 is overlapped with both the fixed sleeve 17 and the pressure block 19. The installation rope 20 is inserted into the fixed sleeve 17. Rotating the adjusting rod 18 causes it to rotate and move downwards, causing the pressure block 19 to move downwards and compress the installation rope 20, thus facilitating the fixation of the installation rope 20.
[0026] according to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixing assembly includes a fixed fixing plate 21 fixedly disposed on the left side of the photovoltaic panel 24. The fixed fixing plate 21 is internally threaded with a fixing bolt 22, and the fixing bolt 22 is threadedly connected with a movable fixing plate 23. The fixed fixing plate 21 and the movable fixing plate 23 are overlapped with the installation rope 20. The movable fixing plate 23 is attached to the installation rope 20, and the fixing bolt 22 is installed into the movable fixing plate 23 and the fixed fixing plate 21, so that the movable fixing plate 23 and the fixed fixing plate 21 compress the installation rope 20, which facilitates the fixing of the photovoltaic panel 24.
[0027] All electrical components mentioned in this article are connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power, and the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer for control.
[0028] In use: Rotate the universal ball 6 according to the roof angle to adjust the angle of the first mounting block 7. After adjustment, move the nut 4 on the mounting bolt 3, shortening the distance between the nut 4 and the hexagonal head of the mounting bolt 3. This causes the fixed mounting plate 2 and the movable mounting plate 5 to press against the universal ball 6, thus fixing the universal ball 6. Secure the first mounting block 7 to the roof using external bolts through the first mounting hole 8. Then tighten the auxiliary rope 9 and fix the second mounting block 10 to the roof using external bolts through the second mounting hole 11. Drive the motor 13 to rotate the screw 14, causing the moving plate 15 to move up and down along the slide groove 12, and the fixing sleeve 17 to move up and down. Adjust the angle between the fixing sleeve 17 on the mounting bracket 1 and the fixing sleeve 17 on the moving plate 15. After adjustment, place one mounting rope 20... Insert the mounting cable 20 through the frame 25 into the fixing sleeve 17 on the movable plate 15, rotate the adjusting rod 18 so that the adjusting rod 18 rotates and moves downward, causing the pressure block 19 to move downward and compress the mounting cable 20, thereby fixing the mounting cable 20. Insert another mounting cable 20 into the fixing sleeve 17 on the mounting bracket 1, rotate the adjusting rod 18 so that the adjusting rod 18 rotates and moves downward, causing the pressure block 19 to move downward and compress the mounting cable 20, thus fixing the other mounting cable 20. Overlap the fixed fixing plate 21 onto the other mounting cable 20, fit the movable fixing plate 23 against the mounting cable 20, and install the fixing bolt 22 into the movable fixing plate 23 and the fixed fixing plate 21, so that the movable fixing plate 23 and the fixed fixing plate 21 compress the mounting cable 20, thus fixing the photovoltaic panel 24.
[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes, comprising a mounting bracket (1), characterized in that, The mounting bracket (1) is provided with a limiting component at its bottom. A universal ball (6) is provided at the bottom of the mounting bracket (1) through the limiting component. A first mounting block (7) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the universal ball (6). A first mounting hole (8) is provided through the top of the first mounting block (7). Auxiliary components are provided on both the left and right sides of the mounting bracket (1). An adjustment component is provided on the right side of the mounting bracket (1). A moving plate (15) is provided on the right side of the mounting bracket (1) through the adjustment component. An installation component is provided on the top of both the moving plate (15) and the mounting bracket (1). An installation rope (20) is provided on the top of both the moving plate (15) and the mounting bracket (1) through the installation component. A frame (25) is slidably connected to the surface of the installation rope (20). A photovoltaic panel (24) is fixedly provided on the right side of the frame (25). A fixing component is provided on the left side of the photovoltaic panel (24).
2. The flexible photovoltaic support system applicable to various roof shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component includes a fixed mounting plate (2) fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket (1), with mounting bolts (3) overlapping inside the fixed mounting plate (2), nuts (4) threaded onto the surface of the mounting bolts (3), and a movable mounting plate (5) overlapping on the surface of the mounting bolts (3). The fixed mounting plate (2) and the movable mounting plate (5) are both overlapped with the universal ball (6).
3. A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary component includes auxiliary ropes (9) fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the mounting bracket (1). A second mounting block (10) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the auxiliary ropes (9), and a second mounting hole (11) is provided through the top of the second mounting block (10).
4. A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes a slide groove (12) opened on the right side of the mounting bracket (1). A drive motor (13) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the slide groove (12). A screw (14) is fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor (13). The screw (14) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (1). The screw (14) is threadedly connected to the moving plate (15). The moving plate (15) is slidably connected to the slide groove (12).
5. A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation assembly includes a fixed sleeve (17) fixedly mounted on the top of the movable plate (15) and the mounting bracket (1). An adjusting rod (18) is threaded inside the fixed sleeve (17). A pressure block (19) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the adjusting rod (18). The installation rope (20) overlaps with both the fixed sleeve (17) and the pressure block (19).
6. A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a fixed fixing plate (21) fixedly installed on the left side of the photovoltaic panel (24). The fixed fixing plate (21) is internally threaded with a fixing bolt (22), and the fixing bolt (22) is threadedly connected with a movable fixing plate (23). The fixed fixing plate (21) and the movable fixing plate (23) are overlapped with the installation rope (20).
7. A flexible photovoltaic support system suitable for various roof shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top and bottom of the movable plate (15) are fixedly provided with reinforcing blocks (16), and the reinforcing blocks (16) are slidably connected to the mounting bracket (1).
Citation Information
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Photovoltaic support system based on large-span carbon fiber cable truss structure
CN218499054U