Photovoltaic support array

Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic support array which is used for supporting a photovoltaic assembly and comprises at least two rows of photovoltaic supports, supporting rods and connecting pieces, and each row of photovoltaic supports comprises at least two stand columns; the two ends of the supporting rod are hinged to the two stand columns correspondingly arranged on the adjacent rows of photovoltaic supports through the connecting pieces respectively, the connecting pieces rotate around a first axis relative to the stand columns, and the first axis is parallel to the stand columns. In the utility model, the connecting piece can rotate relative to the upright post, so that the mounting position of the supporting rod is convenient to adjust, and the supporting rod can better adapt to different terrains.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of photovoltaic support arrays, belong to photovoltaic technical field. BACKGROUND

[0002] Photovoltaic support is used to support photovoltaic module. Photovoltaic support includes multiple columns and purlins fixed to column, and photovoltaic module is installed to purlin. Generally, photovoltaic support usually appears in the form of photovoltaic support array, and photovoltaic support array includes multiple groups of photovoltaic support. In order to improve the stability of photovoltaic support, corresponding two columns between adjacent photovoltaic support are provided with a strut, and both ends of the strut are connected with the column through a hoop. In some terrain conditions, the positions of corresponding columns of three photovoltaic supports in succession can not be on a straight line. At this time, the strut is difficult to install, and the cost of the hoop is relatively high. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at providing a kind of photovoltaic support array that can better adapt to different topography.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A kind of photovoltaic support array for supporting photovoltaic module, including at least two rows of photovoltaic support, strut and connecting piece, each row of photovoltaic support includes at least two columns;

[0006] Both ends of the strut are respectively hinged with two columns corresponding to the adjacent row of photovoltaic support through a connecting piece, the connecting piece rotates relative to the column around first axis, and the first axis is parallel to the column.

[0007] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, both ends of the strut are respectively hinged with corresponding connecting piece, so that both ends of the strut can rotate relative to two connecting pieces around second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.

[0008] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the connecting piece is connected with the column through first fastening assembly, and the strut is connected with the connecting piece through second fastening assembly, and the connecting piece is provided with first through hole for the first fastening assembly to pass through and second through hole for the second fastening assembly to pass through.

[0009] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the connecting piece includes first connecting part, base body connected with the first connecting part, second connecting part connected with the base body, the first connecting part is perpendicular to the second connecting part, the first connecting part is provided with the first through hole, and the second connecting part is provided with the second through hole.

[0010] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the column includes a column body, an ear plate connected to the periphery side of the column body and a bottom plate, the ear plate is perpendicular to the axis of the column body, the ear plate is provided with a third through hole for the first fastening component to pass through;

[0011] The photovoltaic support array includes a pile foundation, the bottom plate connects the column body and the pile foundation, the bottom plate is connected with the pile foundation through the first fastening component, the bottom plate is provided with a fourth through hole, and the first fastening component passes through the fourth through hole.

[0012] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the column includes a plurality of stable plates, the plurality of stable plates are simultaneously connected with the column body and the bottom plate, and the fourth through hole is arranged in the region between any two adjacent stable plates.

[0013] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the column includes a column body, two ear plates connected to the periphery side of the column body, each ear plate is provided with a third through hole, and each third through hole is used for mounting the connecting piece.

[0014] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the column includes a reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing plate is simultaneously connected with the ear plate and the column body.

[0015] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the both ends of the supporting rod are provided with a third connecting part, the third connecting part is provided with a fifth through hole for the second fastening component to pass through, and the fifth through hole is a waist-shaped hole.

[0016] As a further improved technical scheme of the utility model, the supporting rod includes a first supporting rod and a second supporting rod, the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod are locked through a third fastening component, the first supporting rod includes a first hole arranged in a row along the length direction of the first supporting rod, the second supporting rod includes a second hole, the second hole can be opposite to different first holes, the third fastening component passes through the first hole and the second hole, and one end of the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod is provided with the third connecting part.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the photovoltaic support array provided by the utility model includes a supporting rod, the both ends of the supporting rod are connected with corresponding columns of adjacent rows of photovoltaic supports through connecting pieces, the connecting pieces can rotate relative to the columns, the installation position of the supporting rod is conveniently adjusted, the supporting rod can also be installed when the positions of corresponding columns of three continuous photovoltaic supports are not on a straight line, so that the photovoltaic support array can better adapt to different terrains, and in addition, the connecting piece has simple structure and low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the photovoltaic support array of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of area A in FIG. 1;

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of area B in FIG. 1;

[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a perspective view of the photovoltaic support array of FIG. 1 from another angle;

[0022] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged view of area C in FIG. 1;

[0023] Figure 6 is Figure 4 an exploded view of FIG. 1;

[0024] Figure 7 is Figure 6 an enlarged view of area D in FIG. 1;

[0025] Figure 8 is Figure 6 an enlarged view of area E in FIG. 1;

[0026] Figure 9 is Figure 4 an exploded view of part of the components in FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. If there are several embodiments, the features of the embodiments can be combined with each other as long as there is no conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, the same numbers on different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise specified. The description in the following exemplary embodiments does not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application; rather, they are merely examples of devices, products and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as recited in the claims of the present application.

[0028] The terms used in the present application are merely for the purpose of describing the exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the protection of the present application. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" used in the specification and claims of the present application are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] It should be understood that the use of terms such as "first" and "second", and words of simi lar import in the description and the claims of this application do not connote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. Also, the terms "a" and "an" do not connote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. The words "front", "back", "up", "down", and words of similar import do not connote a particular position or spatial orientation, but rather are used to facilitate the description of the application. The words "comprise", "comprises", and "comprising" are used synonymously with the words "include", "includes", and "including", respectively, and are open-ended, such that when appearing herein, these words connote the inclusion of a process, step, or element of any integral combination of processes, steps, or elements preceded by the word "comprising" or any other variation thereof, but do not connote the exclusion of other, additional processes, steps, or elements. The use of the word "about" means that the value of the element to which the word "about" is applied is not limited to the exact value of the element, but rather is intended to connote that the value of the element is within a reasonable range of the exact value of the element.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1 to 9 The utility model discloses a photovoltaic support array for supporting photovoltaic module. Photovoltaic support array includes at least two rows of photovoltaic support, bracing piece 2 and connecting piece 3. Each row of photovoltaic support includes at least two columns 1, and the both ends of bracing piece 2 are hinged with the two columns 1 of the adjacent row of photovoltaic support corresponding arrangement respectively through a connecting piece 3, and the connecting piece 3 rotates relative to the column 1 around the first axis, and the first axis is parallel with the column 1. That is, the both ends of each bracing piece 2 are connected with two connecting pieces 3 correspondingly, and the adjacent two bracing pieces 2 do not share the connecting piece 3, so that the installation position of each bracing piece 2 is conveniently adjusted, and when the positions of the three columns 1 in succession are not in a straight line, the bracing piece 2 can also be installed, so that the photovoltaic support in the patent application can better adapt to different terrains. The photovoltaic support in the patent application can be a flexible photovoltaic support, a fixed support, a fixed adjustable support or a photovoltaic tracking support.

[0031] In the embodiment, the both ends of bracing piece 2 are hinged with corresponding connecting pieces 3 respectively, so that the both ends of bracing piece 2 can rotate relative to the two connecting pieces 3 around the second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis, so that the installation mode of bracing piece 2 is more flexible. Of course, in other possible embodiments, the two connecting pieces 3 can also be welded on the both ends of bracing piece 2.

[0032] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the photovoltaic support array includes first fastening assembly 4 and second fastening assembly 5. The connecting piece 3 is connected with the column 1 through the first fastening assembly 4, and the bracing piece 2 is connected with the connecting piece 3 through the second fastening assembly 5. Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8The connecting piece 3 is provided with a first through hole 320 for the first fastening assembly 4 and a second through hole 330 for the second fastening assembly 5. The first fastening assembly 4 and the second fastening assembly 5 each include a bolt and a nut. When the bolt is not tightened, the support rod 2 can rotate relative to the connecting piece 3, and the connecting piece 3 can rotate relative to the stand column 1. After the installation position of the stand column 1 is adjusted, the support rod 2 can also be installed.

[0033] The photovoltaic support can include two stand columns 1, or three or more stand columns 1. Therefore, the stand column 1 in the following description can be an edge stand column or a middle stand column, and is not specifically limited.

[0034] In the embodiment, the stand column 1 includes a stand column body 11, an ear plate 12 connected to the outer circumferential side of the stand column body 11, and a bottom plate 13. Figure 6 The ear plate 12 is welded and fixed to the stand column body 11, and the axis of the ear plate 12 is perpendicular to the axis of the stand column body 11. Figure 8 The ear plate 12 is provided with a third through hole 120 for the first fastening assembly 4. Referring to Figure 7 The photovoltaic support array includes a pile foundation 6, and the bottom plate 13 connects the stand column body 11 and the pile foundation 6. Specifically, the bottom plate 13 is fixed to the stand column body 11 by welding, and the bottom plate 13 is fixedly connected to the pile foundation 6 by the first fastening assembly 4. The bottom plate 13 is provided with a fourth through hole 130, and the first fastening assembly 4 passes through the fourth through hole 130. That is, the two ends of the support rod 2 are connected to the ear plate 12 and the bottom plate 13 through two connecting pieces 3, respectively. In the vertical direction of the stand column 1, the height of the ear plate 12 is greater than the height of the bottom plate 13. Therefore, the support rod 2 is in an inclined state, and the support rod 2 diagonally supports the adjacent two stand columns 1, which is beneficial to improve the structural strength and stability of the stand column 1. By connecting the connecting piece 3 at one end of the support rod 2 to the bottom plate 13, the number of ear plates 12 provided on the stand column body 11 is reduced, the structure of the stand column 1 is simple, the manufacturing steps of the stand column 1 are reduced, and the cost is reduced.

[0035] In other possible embodiments, two ear plates 12 are arranged on the outer circumferential side of the stand column body 11. The width of the ear plate 12 gradually decreases from the stand column body 11 outward, and the end of the ear plate 12 away from the stand column body 11 is provided with an arc surface. Each ear plate 12 is provided with a third through hole 120, and each third through hole 120 is used to install a connecting piece 3. That is, one end of the support rod 2 is connected to the ear plate 12 of one stand column 1 through a connecting piece 3, and the other end of the support rod 2 is connected to the ear plate 12 of another stand column 1 through a connecting piece 3. Only one ear plate 12 can also be arranged on the outer circumferential side of the stand column body 11. In this way, the cost is saved, and the same specifications of multiple stand columns are batched, the production process is simplified, the installation requirements are reduced, and the situation of misinstallation is avoided.

[0036] Referring to Figure 2The stand 1 comprises a reinforcing plate 15, the reinforcing plate 15 is triangular in structure, and the reinforcing plate 15 is connected with the lug plate 12 and the stand body 11, which is beneficial to improve the structural strength of the lug plate 12. In the embodiment, the reinforcing plate 15 is arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the lug plate 12.

[0037] With reference to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The stand 1 comprises a plurality of stabilizing plates 14, the plurality of stabilizing plates 14 are connected with the stand body 11 and the bottom plate 13, the bottom plate 13 is arranged in the region between any two adjacent stabilizing plates 14, and each fourth through hole 130 is arranged in each region and is capable of mounting the connecting piece 3. In this way, the connecting piece 3 can be connected to different regions of the bottom plate 13 to adapt to the adjustment of the stand 1 at different positions.

[0038] In the embodiment, the stand 1 comprises four stabilizing plates 14, and the four stabilizing plates 14 are uniformly connected to the outer circumferential side of the stand body 11. The four stabilizing plates 14 are connected with the bottom plate 13, so that the bottom plate 13 is evenly divided into four regions, and each region is provided with a fourth through hole 130. Of course, in other possible embodiments, the stand 1 can also be provided with two or three stabilizing plates 14, and the number of the stabilizing plates 14 is not limited.

[0039] With reference to Figure 6 The support rod 2 comprises a first support rod 21 and a second support rod 22, and the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 are locked by a third fastening assembly. With reference to Figure 7 and Figure 9 The first support rod 21 comprises a plurality of first holes 210 arranged in a row along the length direction of the first support rod 21, and the second support rod 22 comprises a second hole 220, the second hole 220 is capable of being opposite to different first holes 210, and the third fastening assembly is arranged in the first hole 210 and the second hole 220 to lock the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22. In this way, the length of the support rod 2 can be adjusted to adapt to the distance error between the two adjacent stands 1 and to adapt to the installation requirement of different row spacings, and the installation of the support rod 2 is also facilitated.

[0040] With reference to Figure 7 The end of the first support rod 21 away from the first hole 210 and the end of the second support rod 22 away from the second hole 220 are provided with a third connecting portion 200, the third connecting portion 200 is provided with a fifth through hole 2001 for the second fastening assembly 5, and preferably, the fifth through hole 2001 is a waist-shaped hole. By arranging the fifth through hole 2001 as a waist-shaped hole, the installation position of the support rod 2 can be adjusted to adapt to the installation and processing error.

[0041] With reference to Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8The connecting piece 3 comprises a first connecting part 32, a base 31 connected with the first connecting part 32 perpendicularly, and a second connecting part 33 connected with the base 31 perpendicularly. The first connecting part 32 and the second connecting part 33 are connected to two sides of the base 31 in the thickness direction, and the first connecting part 32 is perpendicular to the second connecting part 33. The first connecting part 32 is provided with a first through hole 320, and the second connecting part 33 is provided with a second through hole 330. That is, the first connecting part 32 is connected with the lug plate 12 or the bottom plate 13 of the stand column 1, and the second connecting part 33 is connected with the third connecting part 200 of the support rod 2.

[0042] The first connecting part 32 is formed by bending with the base 31, and the second connecting part 33 is welded and fixed with the base 31. That is, the connecting piece 3 provided by the utility model has simple structure and is convenient to manufacture.

[0043] The installation process of the photovoltaic support array is as follows: the connecting piece 3 is installed on the lug plate 12 or the bottom plate 13 of one stand column 1, the connecting piece 3 is installed on the bottom plate 13 or the lug plate 12 of another stand column 1, and then the stand column 1 is fixed on the pile foundation 6; at this time, the first fastening assembly 4 between the connecting piece 3 and the lug plate 12 or the first fastening assembly 4 between the connecting piece 3 and the bottom plate 13 is not tightened, the connecting piece 3 can rotate around the first fastening assembly 4, the angle of the connecting piece 3 is adjusted, the support rod 2 is installed, the support rod 2 can rotate around the second fastening assembly 5, the height in the installation plane of the support rod 2 can be adjusted, when the installation height and the installation angle of the support rod 2 in the circumferential direction are adjusted, all the first fastening assemblies 4 and the second fastening assemblies 5 are tightened, so that the installation of the support rod 2 between adjacent photovoltaic supports is realized. Specifically, the first fastening assembly 4 and the second fastening assembly 5 are bolts. In addition, the connecting piece 3 can be pre-installed on the stand column 1 when leaving the factory, and by pre-installing the connecting piece 3 (the bolts of the connecting piece 3 are not tightened), the installation process of the project site can be reduced, and time and labor cost can be saved. The stand column 1 is supported by the support rod 2, so that the structural strength and rigidity of the stand column 1 are improved. By adjusting the installation angle of the connecting piece 3 and the height of the support rod 2 on the installation plane, the situation that the support rod 2 is difficult to install when the positions of three stand columns 1 are not in a straight line can be solved.

[0044] The above embodiments are only used for describing the utility model and not limiting the technical solutions described in the utility model, and the understanding of the utility model should be based on the technical personnel in the technical field, although the utility model has been described in detail in the above embodiments, the technical personnel in the technical field should understand that the technical personnel in the technical field can still modify or equivalently replace the utility model, and all the technical solutions and improvements which do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the utility model should be covered in the claim range of the utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic support array for supporting photovoltaic modules, characterized in that, It includes at least two rows of photovoltaic brackets, support rods (2) and connectors (3), and each row of photovoltaic brackets includes at least two columns (1); The two ends of the support rod (2) are respectively hinged to the two columns (1) of the photovoltaic bracket in the adjacent row through a connector (3). The connector (3) rotates relative to the column (1) around a first axis, which is parallel to the column (1).

2. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the support rod (2) are respectively hinged to the corresponding connecting member (3) so that the two ends of the support rod (2) can rotate relative to the two connecting members (3) about the second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.

3. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (3) is connected to the column (1) through a first fastening assembly (4), and the support rod (2) is connected to the connector (3) through a second fastening assembly (5). The connector (3) is provided with a first through hole (320) for the first fastening assembly (4) to pass through and a second through hole (330) for the second fastening assembly (5) to pass through.

4. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The connector (3) includes a first connecting part (32), a base (31) connected to the first connecting part (32), and a second connecting part (33) connected to the base (31). The first connecting part (32) and the second connecting part (33) are perpendicular to each other. The first connecting part (32) is provided with a first through hole (320), and the second connecting part (33) is provided with a second through hole (330).

5. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The column (1) includes a column body (11), an ear plate (12) connected to the outer periphery of the column body (11), and a base plate (13). The ear plate (12) is perpendicular to the axis of the column body (11). The ear plate (12) is provided with a third through hole (120) for the first fastening component (4) to pass through. The photovoltaic support array includes a pile foundation (6). The base plate (13) connects the column body (11) and the pile foundation (6). The base plate (13) and the pile foundation (6) are connected by the first fastening component (4). The base plate (13) is provided with a fourth through hole (130). The first fastening component (4) passes through the fourth through hole (130).

6. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The column (1) includes multiple stabilizing plates (14), which are simultaneously connected to the column body (11) and the base plate (13). The base plate (13) is provided with the fourth through hole (130) in the area between any two adjacent stabilizing plates (14).

7. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The column (1) includes a column body (11) and two ear plates (12) connected to the outer periphery of the column body (11). Each ear plate (12) is provided with a third through hole (120), and each third through hole (120) is used to install the connector (3).

8. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 5 or 7, characterized in that, The column (1) includes a reinforcing plate (15), which is connected to both the ear plate (12) and the column body (11).

9. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the support rod (2) are provided with a third connecting part (200), and the third connecting part (200) is provided with a fifth through hole (2001) for the second fastening component (5) to pass through. The fifth through hole (2001) is a waist-shaped hole.

10. The photovoltaic support array as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The support rod (2) includes a first support rod (21) and a second support rod (22). The first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) are locked together by a third fastening assembly. The first support rod (21) includes a first hole (210) arranged in a row along the length direction of the first support rod (21). The second support rod (22) includes a second hole (220). The second hole (220) can be opposite to different first holes (210). The third fastening assembly passes through the first hole (210) and the second hole (220). One end of the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) is provided with the third connecting part (200).

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