Photovoltaic carport structure

By installing a water collection trough connected to a water storage pipe in the photovoltaic carport, combined with a high-pressure water gun and water pump, the problem of direct rainwater discharge is solved, rainwater recycling is realized, and the practicality and economy of the photovoltaic carport are improved.

CN223824705UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23CHINA CONSTR EIGHT ENG DIV CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202520291846.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-21

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic carports directly discharge rainwater, ignoring the value of rainwater reuse, resulting in water waste and increased maintenance costs.

Method used

Design a photovoltaic carport structure, including opposing columns, inclined beams, purlins and roof plate, with a water collection trough connected to a water storage pipe, and use high-pressure water guns and water pumps to collect and recycle rainwater for cleaning the foundation and photovoltaic panels.

Benefits of technology

This enables rainwater collection and recycling, improving the practicality and economy of photovoltaic carports and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic car shed structure which comprises two rows of stand columns which are oppositely arranged, the stand columns are vertically arranged on a foundation, obliquely-arranged cross beams are installed on the stand columns, the lower ends of the cross beams on the two rows of stand columns are oppositely arranged, the upper ends of the cross beams are obliquely upwards arranged towards the outer sides of the stand columns, and the lower ends of the cross beams face the outer sides of the stand columns. A purline is mounted on two adjacent cross beams, a top plate is laid on the purline, and a photovoltaic panel is laid on the top plate; the water receiving piece is connected between the two top plates, and a water receiving groove is formed in the water receiving piece; the water storage pipe is vertically arranged on the foundation, the upper end of the water storage pipe is communicated with the water receiving tank, and a ladder stand is installed on the outer wall of the water storage pipe; and the high-pressure water gun is connected to the water storage pipe through a conveying pipeline. According to the utility model, the problem that the recycling value of rainwater is neglected because the rainwater is directly discharged by the existing photovoltaic carport is solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of building construction, specifically relates to a photovoltaic carport structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous growth of global energy demand and the increasing awareness of environmental protection, finding renewable and clean energy solutions has become an urgent need in today's society. Photovoltaic power generation technology, as a technology that directly converts solar energy into electricity, has attracted attention due to its environmental and sustainable characteristics. In this context, photovoltaic carports, as an innovative form of photovoltaic application, have emerged and quickly gained widespread application in residential areas, parking lots and other areas.

[0003] Chinese patent with publication number CN220365375U discloses a photovoltaic carport, which is provided with a drainage device that directly discharges rainwater to the ground. This treatment method not only ignores the reuse value of rainwater as a valuable natural resource, but also may lead to waste of ground water resources. In addition, as a place where vehicles frequently enter and exit, the ground of the photovoltaic carport is prone to accumulate dust, oil stains and other dirt, which not only affects the cleanliness of the parking environment, but also increases water consumption and maintenance costs, reducing the practicality and economy of the photovoltaic carport.

[0004] The information disclosed in this BACKGROUND section is only intended to increase the understanding of the general background of the present utility model, and should not be considered as recognition or in any form as implying that this information constitutes prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] To overcome the defects of the prior art, a photovoltaic carport structure is provided to solve the problem of direct discharge of rainwater by existing photovoltaic carports, ignoring the reuse value of rainwater.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a photovoltaic carport structure is provided, comprising:

[0007] Two rows of columns are oppositely arranged, the columns are vertically arranged on the foundation, inclined beams are installed on the columns, the lower ends of the inclined beams on the two rows of columns are oppositely arranged, the upper ends of the inclined beams are inclined upward toward the outer side of the columns, purlins are installed on adjacent two inclined beams, a roof is laid on the purlins, and a photovoltaic panel is laid on the roof;

[0008] A water collecting element is connected between the two roof panels, and a water collecting groove is formed in the water collecting element;

[0009] A water storage pipe is vertically arranged on the foundation, the upper end of the water storage pipe is connected to the water collecting groove, and a ladder is installed on the outer wall of the water storage pipe;

[0010] A high-pressure water gun is connected to the water storage pipe via a delivery pipeline.

[0011] Furthermore, the side wall of the water storage pipe is provided with a strip-shaped observation hole, which is set in a vertical direction, and a light-transmitting plate is installed inside the observation hole.

[0012] Furthermore, an overflow hole is provided on the upper part of the side wall of the water storage pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, a water pump is installed on the delivery pipeline.

[0014] Furthermore, a support plate is connected to the lower end of the water conveying pipe, and a coiled column is rotatably mounted on the support plate, with the conveying pipeline wound around the coiled column.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that, by setting up a water storage column connected to the water receiving trough and setting a high-pressure water gun on the water storage column, the photovoltaic carport structure can not only provide parking functions, but also realize rainwater collection and recycling (such as washing the bottom surface or photovoltaic panels), thereby improving the practicality and economy of the overall facility. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the photovoltaic carport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the photovoltaic carport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top of the photovoltaic carport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water storage pipe according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the relevant utility model and not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a photovoltaic carport structure, including: a column 1, a water receiving component 2, a water storage pipe 3, and a high-pressure water gun 4.

[0024] The column 1 is erected on the foundation 11. There are multiple columns. The multiple columns are arranged in rows. In this embodiment, there are two rows of columns, which are arranged opposite each other.

[0025] An inclined crossbeam 12 is installed on the column 1. The lower ends of the crossbeams 12 on the two rows of columns 1 are positioned opposite each other and close to each other, while the upper ends of the crossbeams 12 are inclined upwards towards the outside of the column 1. Purlins 15 are installed on two adjacent crossbeams 12. A top plate 13 is laid on the purlins. Photovoltaic panels 14 are laid on the top plate 13. The top plate is positioned along the inclined direction of the crossbeams.

[0026] The water receiving component 2 is connected between the two top panels 13. The water receiving component is located between the lower sides of the two top panels. The water receiving component 2 has a water receiving groove 20. After rainwater drips onto the top panel or photovoltaic panel, it flows back into the water receiving groove along the slope of the top panel.

[0027] The water storage pipe 3 is erected vertically on the foundation 11. The upper end of the water storage pipe 3 is connected to the water receiving tank 20. A ladder is installed on the outer wall of the water storage pipe 3.

[0028] The lower end of the water storage pipe is closed, while the upper end is open. Preferably, a filter plate is installed at the end of the water receiving tank that connects to the water storage pipe to filter out impurities and prevent them from entering the water storage pipe. Rainwater in the water receiving tank, filtered by the filter plate, enters the water storage pipe for storage.

[0029] The high-pressure water gun 4 is connected to the water storage pipe 3 via a delivery pipe 41. The delivery pipe carries the rainwater stored in the water storage pipe for cleaning the foundation, photovoltaic panels, or cars. When the filter plate in the water collection tank on the roof becomes clogged or the photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned, the ladder on the water storage pipe allows for quick access to the roof for work.

[0030] See Figure 4 As shown, a strip-shaped observation hole is provided on the side wall of the water storage pipe 3. The observation hole is arranged vertically. A light-transmitting plate 31 is installed inside the observation hole. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting plate is a transparent acrylic plate.

[0031] In this embodiment, an overflow hole is provided on the upper part of the side wall of the water storage pipe 3. The overflow hole is connected to an overflow pipe, and the lower end of the overflow pipe extends to the base of the column.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, a water pump 42 is installed on the delivery pipeline 41. The water pump pumps the rainwater in the storage pipe through the delivery pipeline to the high-pressure water gun, thereby cleaning the bottom surface of the foundation.

[0033] Continue readingFigure 4 As shown, a support plate 32 is connected to the lower end of the water conveying pipe 3. A coiled pipe column 33 is rotatably mounted on the support plate 32. The conveying pipe 41 is wound around the coiled pipe column 33. When the conveying pipe is long, the messy conveying pipes are easily tangled and difficult to untangle. By winding the conveying pipes around the coiled pipe column, on the one hand, the conveying pipes can be better retracted, and on the other hand, the conveying pipes can be quickly output during use.

[0034] The photovoltaic carport structure of this utility model includes at least two parallel and symmetrically erected columns on the foundation, a crossbeam inclinedly erected at the top of the columns, purlins fixedly installed at the top of the crossbeams in a linear array, a roof plate fixedly installed on the crossbeams at positions above the corresponding purlins, photovoltaic panels fixedly installed on the top of the roof plate in a linear array, and a water collection trough fixedly installed at the lower inclined end of the crossbeams. The purlins are fixedly connected to the roof plate and crossbeams by bolts, and the photovoltaic panels are fixedly connected to the roof plate by bolts.

[0035] The photovoltaic carport structure of this utility model also includes a water storage structure erected on the foundation and located on one side of the water inlet. The water storage structure includes a water storage column fixedly erected on the foundation and fixedly connected to one side of the water inlet, an overflow pipe running longitudinally through the foundation and connected to the water storage column at a position above the side away from the water inlet, a support plate fixedly installed on the side of the water storage column near the column, and a high-pressure water gun installed on the support plate and communicating with the inside of the water storage column for cleaning the foundation.

[0036] During use, rainwater collects in the water collection trough on the surface of the photovoltaic parking shed roof during rainy days. The rainwater entering the trough is then discharged directly into the water storage column. When the water level in the storage column reaches a certain height, excess rainwater is discharged directly into the foundation through the overflow pipe to prevent overflow. Other rainwater is stored in the storage column during normal operation. When it is necessary to clean the foundation of the photovoltaic parking shed, a high-pressure water gun can be used to extract the rainwater stored in the storage column and directly wash the foundation of the photovoltaic parking shed to ensure the daily cleanliness and maintenance of the photovoltaic parking shed.

[0037] In this embodiment, a main water channel communicating with the water receiving channel and a secondary water channel communicating with the main water channel are respectively provided on the top plate. The main water channel is located on both sides of the photovoltaic panel on the top plate, and the secondary water channel is located at the higher inclined end of the top plate.

[0038] During rainy weather, when rainwater falls on the photovoltaic panels, some of the rainwater will flow along the surface of the photovoltaic panels and into the water collection tank. The rainwater that falls between the roof panel and the photovoltaic panels will be guided by the secondary water guide tank and the main water guide tank and then converge into the water collection tank to prevent water from accumulating between the roof panel and the photovoltaic panels.

[0039] To facilitate the use of the high-pressure water gun, an observation hole is fixedly installed at the position of the water storage column corresponding to the high-pressure water gun. The observation hole provides a clear view, allowing staff to directly observe the water level inside the water storage column to confirm whether the rainwater stored in the water storage column can be extracted by the high-pressure water gun to clean the foundation.

[0040] The water pump can be powered by the photovoltaic panels installed on the photovoltaic parking shed;

[0041] After staff observe through the observation hole that a certain amount of rainwater has been stored in the water storage column, they can start the water pump to draw the rainwater stored in the water storage column into the inlet pipe, pressurize it, and then transport it to the delivery pipeline. Finally, the foundation of the photovoltaic parking shed is washed and cleaned by a high-pressure water gun connected to the delivery pipeline in order to maintain the foundation of the photovoltaic parking shed.

[0042] When the delivery line is not in use, the operator can manually turn the handwheel connected to the coil column to rotate the coil column. As the coil column rotates, the delivery line is gradually wound around it, thus achieving the winding of the delivery line. When the delivery line needs to be used, the handwheel can be turned in the opposite direction. At this time, the coil column will automatically unwind the delivery line, allowing the operator to use the delivery line.

[0043] The photovoltaic carport structure of this utility model, by setting up a water storage column connected to the water receiving tank and installing a high-pressure water gun on the water storage column, enables the photovoltaic carport structure to not only provide parking functions, but also to collect and recycle rainwater (such as washing the bottom surface or photovoltaic panels), thereby improving the practicality and economy of the overall facility.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in this application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic carport structure, characterized in that, include: Two rows of columns are arranged opposite each other. The columns are erected on the foundation. The columns are equipped with inclined crossbeams. The lower ends of the crossbeams on the two rows of columns are arranged opposite each other. The upper ends of the crossbeams are arranged obliquely upward towards the outside of the columns. Purlins are installed on two adjacent crossbeams. A top plate is laid on the purlins. A photovoltaic panel is laid on the top plate. A water receiving component is connected between two top panels, and the water receiving component has a water receiving groove; A water storage pipe is erected on the foundation, the upper end of the water storage pipe is connected to the water receiving tank, and a ladder is installed on the outer wall of the water storage pipe. A high-pressure water gun is connected to the water storage pipe via a delivery pipeline.

2. The photovoltaic carport structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the water storage pipe is provided with a strip-shaped observation hole, which is set in a vertical direction, and a light-transmitting plate is installed inside the observation hole.

3. The photovoltaic carport structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, An overflow hole is provided on the upper part of the side wall of the water storage pipe.

4. The photovoltaic carport structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water pump is installed on the delivery pipeline.

5. The photovoltaic carport structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the water conveying and storage pipe is connected to a support plate, and a coiled column is rotatably mounted on the support plate, with the conveying pipeline wound around the coiled column.

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  • Photovoltaic parking shed

    CN220365375U