Connecting structure for crossed steel cables of flexible photovoltaic support

By using the cross-shaped steel cable connection structure of the flexible photovoltaic support, and by using vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connectors and connecting rods to fix the steel cables, the vibration problem of the flexible support system is solved, improving the safety and construction efficiency of the power station and reducing costs.

CN223894897UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10JIANGSU NEUSOFT INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520363062.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

Flexible photovoltaic support systems are sensitive to vibration in complex terrain, which affects the safe operation of power plants, and existing technologies are unable to effectively reduce vibration.

Method used

The flexible photovoltaic support adopts a cross-shaped steel cable connection structure. Vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connectors are used to fix the steel cables at the nodes, and the position of the steel cables is restricted by the connecting rods. Vibration reduction is achieved by combining anti-loosening bolts and rubber vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connectors.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the impact of wind load on photovoltaic power stations, improves the safety performance of power stations, simplifies the construction process, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting structure of flexible photovoltaic support crossed steel cables, which comprises an X-direction steel cable and a Y-direction steel cable which are mutually perpendicular in space to form a crossed intersection node, and the steel cables in the two directions are fixed at the node by adopting a vibration reduction and energy consumption connecting piece; grooves for containing the X-direction steel cables or the Y-direction steel cables are formed in the upper surface and the lower surface of the vibration reduction and energy consumption connecting piece, pressing plates for pressing and fixing the X-direction steel cables or the Y-direction steel cables are arranged on the grooves, tightening bolts penetrate through the pressing plates and the vibration reduction and energy consumption connecting piece and are tightened and fixed through locknuts, and intersection point joint connection is completed. According to the connecting structure of the crossed steel cables, the steel cables in the two directions are connected through the vibration reduction and energy consumption connecting piece, the vibration reduction and energy consumption effects are achieved in the steel cable deformation process, the stress capacity and the wind resistance of the steel cables are improved, the structure is simple, stress is reasonable, and the market competitiveness is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic support technology, and in particular to a connection structure of cross-shaped steel cables for a flexible photovoltaic support. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, China's photovoltaic industry has developed rapidly, and market competition has become increasingly fierce. With the development of the market, flexible supports have also emerged. They can be used to build photovoltaic power stations in complex locations such as gullies, hillsides, and sewage treatment plants, and have a wide range of applications. However, flexible supports are sensitive to wind. How to add damping to the flexible steel strands to reduce vibration and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power station is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a connection structure for the cross-shaped steel cables of a flexible photovoltaic support, so as to solve the problem of adding damping to reduce the vibration of the flexible support system and ensure the safe operation of the power station as mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A flexible photovoltaic support cross-shaped steel cable connection structure includes X-direction steel cable 2 and Y-direction steel cable 1 that are perpendicular to each other in space, forming a cross-shaped intersection node. Vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connectors 5 are used at the node to fix the steel cables in both directions.

[0006] The upper and lower surfaces of the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 are provided with grooves to accommodate the X-direction steel cable 2 or the Y-direction steel cable 1. The grooves are provided with pressure plates 4 for pressing and fixing the X-direction steel cable 2 or the Y-direction steel cable 1. The tightening bolts 6 pass through the pressure plates 4 and the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 and are tightened and fixed with anti-loosening nuts to complete the intersection node connection.

[0007] The preferred technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] The X-direction steel cable 2 includes an X-direction upper layer steel cable 21 and an X-direction lower layer steel cable 22, and the Y-direction steel cable 1 includes a Y-direction upper layer steel cable 11 and a Y-direction lower layer steel cable 12. The X-direction upper layer steel cable 21 and the Y-direction upper layer steel cable 11 intersect in a cross shape, and the X-direction lower layer steel cable 22 and the Y-direction lower layer steel cable 12 intersect in a cross shape.

[0009] Preferably, vibration damping and energy dissipation connectors 5 are used to fix the steel cables in both directions at all intersection points, and the upper and lower intersection points are connected by connecting rods 3 to restrict the spatial relative position of the two steel cables 1 in the Y direction.

[0010] Preferably, the two ends of the connecting rod 3 are passed through the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 by tightening bolts 6 and tightened and fixed by anti-loosening nuts.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting rod 3 is a steel component, which can be one of angle steel, channel steel, C-shaped steel or U-shaped steel.

[0012] Preferably, the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 is made of rubber and is formed in one piece.

[0013] Preferably, the tightening bolt 6 should be an anti-loosening bolt.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1) The cross-shaped steel cable connection structure solves the problem of perpendicular intersecting steel cables in space and improves market competitiveness.

[0016] 2) The cross-shaped steel cable connection structure is adopted, and vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connectors are added at the nodes to effectively reduce the impact of wind load on the photovoltaic power station and improve the safety performance of the power station.

[0017] 3) The cross-shaped steel cable connection structure is adopted, which has simple nodes, clear stress, facilitates on-site construction, reduces construction costs, and improves market competitiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1A This is a top view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1B for Figure 1A A plan view;

[0020] Figure 2A This is a top view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2B for Figure 2A A plan view;

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2A , Figure 2B A schematic diagram of the connection node structure in the diagram;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connector of this utility model;

[0024] In the diagram: 1 Y-direction steel cable, 11 Y-direction upward steel cable, 12 Y-direction downward steel cable, 2 X-direction steel cable, 21 X-direction upward steel cable, 22 X-direction downward steel cable, 3 connecting rod, 4 pressure plate, 5 vibration damping and energy dissipation connector, 6 tightening bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Example 1:

[0027] Figure 1A This is a top view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 1B for Figure 1A A top view; please refer to Figure 1A , Figure 1B The present invention discloses a flexible photovoltaic support cross-shaped steel cable connection structure, which includes X-direction steel cable 2 and Y-direction steel cable 1 that are perpendicular to each other in space, forming a cross-shaped intersection node. Vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connector 5 is used at the node to fix the steel cables in the two directions.

[0028] Figure 4 The diagram shows the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector of this utility model. As shown in the figure, the upper and lower surfaces of the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 are provided with grooves to accommodate the X-direction steel cable 2 or the Y-direction steel cable 1. The grooves are provided with pressure plates 4 for pressing and fixing the X-direction steel cable 2 or the Y-direction steel cable 1. The tightening bolts 6 pass through the pressure plates 4 and the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 and are tightened and fixed with anti-loosening nuts to complete the intersection node connection.

[0029] The vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 is made of rubber and is formed in one piece.

[0030] The tightening bolt 6 should be an anti-loosening bolt.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] Please see Figure 2A , Figure 2B Based on the same conditions as in Example 1, the difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that, in Example 2, the X-direction steel cable 2 includes an X-direction upper layer steel cable 21 and an X-direction lower layer steel cable 22, and the Y-direction steel cable 1 includes a Y-direction upper layer steel cable 11 and a Y-direction lower layer steel cable 12. The X-direction upper layer steel cable 21 and the Y-direction upper layer steel cable 11 intersect in a cross shape, and the X-direction lower layer steel cable 22 and the Y-direction lower layer steel cable 12 intersect in a cross shape.

[0033] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2A , Figure 2B Please refer to the schematic diagram of the connection node structure in the diagram. Figure 3At all intersections, vibration damping and energy dissipation connectors 5 are used to fix the steel cables in both directions. Adjacent upper and lower intersections are connected by connecting rods 3 to restrict the spatial relative position of the two steel cables 1 in the Y direction.

[0034] The connection method is that the end of the connecting rod 3 passes through the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector 5 through the tightening bolt 6 and is tightened and fixed with the anti-loosening nut.

[0035] The connecting rod 3 is a steel component, which can be one of angle steel, channel steel, C-shaped steel or U-shaped steel.

[0036] The described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure for cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of a flexible photovoltaic support, characterized in that, The X-direction steel cable (2) and Y-direction steel cable (1) are perpendicular to each other in space, forming a cross intersection node. At the node, a vibration-damping and energy-dissipating connector (5) is used to fix the steel cables in both directions. The upper and lower surfaces of the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector (5) are provided with grooves for accommodating the X-direction steel cable (2) or the Y-direction steel cable (1). The grooves are provided with pressure plates (4) for pressing and fixing the X-direction steel cable (2) or the Y-direction steel cable (1). The tightening bolts (6) pass through the pressure plates (4) and the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector (5) and are tightened and fixed with anti-loosening nuts to complete the intersection node connection.

2. The connection structure of the cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of the flexible photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-direction steel cable (2) includes an X-direction upper layer steel cable (21) and an X-direction lower layer steel cable (22), and the Y-direction steel cable (1) includes a Y-direction upper layer steel cable (11) and a Y-direction lower layer steel cable (12). The X-direction upper layer steel cable (21) and the Y-direction upper layer steel cable (11) intersect in a cross shape, and the X-direction lower layer steel cable (22) and the Y-direction lower layer steel cable (12) intersect in a cross shape.

3. The connection structure of the cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of the flexible photovoltaic support according to claim 2, characterized in that, At all intersections, vibration damping and energy dissipation connectors (5) are used to fix the steel cables in both directions. Adjacent upper and lower intersections are connected by connecting rods (3) to restrict the spatial relative position of the two steel cables (1) in the Y direction.

4. The connection structure of the cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of the flexible photovoltaic support according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two ends of the connecting rod (3) are passed through the vibration damping and energy dissipation connector (5) by tightening bolts (6) and tightened and fixed with anti-loosening nuts.

5. The connection structure of the cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of the flexible photovoltaic support according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting rod (3) is a steel component, which can be one of angle steel, channel steel, C-shaped steel or U-shaped steel.

6. The connection structure of the cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of a flexible photovoltaic support according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The vibration damping and energy dissipation connector (5) is made of rubber and is formed in one piece.

7. The connection structure of the cross-shaped intersecting steel cables of a flexible photovoltaic support according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The tightening bolt (6) should be an anti-loosening bolt.