Motor home with expanded solar panel

By designing an expandable and retractable multi-layered solar panel system on the RV, the problem of limited roof area in the RV is solved, enabling flexible adjustment of the solar panel area and a sufficient supply of electricity.

CN223904953UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13LETRIGHT INDUSTRIAL CORP LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520712586.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The limited roof area of ​​RVs results in a small installation area for solar panels, making it difficult to meet outdoor power needs.

Method used

Design a multi-layered solar panel system that can be unfolded and retracted, including fixed panels, sliding panels, folding panels, and extension panels, adjusting the total area of ​​the solar panels by sliding and flipping.

Benefits of technology

This increased the total area of ​​solar panels, meeting outdoor electricity needs and improving the conversion of solar energy into electrical output.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a touring car with an expanded solar panel, and relates to the technical field of touring cars. The motor home comprises a carriage body, a first solar panel, a second solar panel and a third solar panel, wherein the first solar panel is stacked and fixed on the top surface of the carriage body; the second solar panel is arranged above or below the first solar panel in a stacked mode, and the second solar panel can repeatedly slide in the first direction of the top face of the carriage body to be switched between the unfolded state and the folded state. The third solar panel is hinged to the edge of the top surface of the carriage body, and the third solar panel can be turned over around the hinged edge to be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state; the first solar panel and the second solar panel and the third solar panel which are in an unfolded state jointly form an expanded solar panel. According to the touring car, the total area of the solar panels can be adjusted and expanded according to requirements, electric energy converted from solar energy is increased, and the outdoor electricity utilization requirement is met.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of recreational vehicles, in particular to a recreational vehicle with extended solar panels. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, more and more people choose to drive recreational vehicles for self-driving tour. In order to fully utilize the solar energy outdoors, some recreational vehicles are provided with solar panels installed on the roof, which convert solar energy into electrical energy and store it for use. However, the area of the roof of the recreational vehicle is small, so the installation area of the solar panels is small, and therefore the energy obtained by the solar panels is limited, and the converted electrical energy is less, which is difficult to meet the electrical demand outdoors. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide a recreational vehicle with extended solar panels, which can adjust the total area of the extended solar panels according to the demand, increase the electrical energy converted from solar energy, and meet the electrical demand outdoors.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a recreational vehicle with extended solar panels, which comprises:

[0005] a vehicle cabin body;

[0006] a first solar panel fixed on the top surface of the vehicle cabin body;

[0007] a second solar panel arranged above or below the first solar panel, which can slide along the first direction of the top surface of the vehicle cabin body to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state;

[0008] a third solar panel hinged to the top surface edge of the vehicle cabin body, which can be flipped around the hinged edge to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state;

[0009] The first solar panel, the second solar panel in the unfolded state, and / or the third solar panel in the unfolded state together form an extended solar panel.

[0010] In the above implementation process, the second solar panel and the third solar panel can be switched between the unfolded state and the folded state, so as to form different extended solar panels. The user can adjust the total area of the extended solar panels according to the demand, increase the electrical energy converted from solar energy, and meet the electrical demand outdoors.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the top surface of the vehicle cabin body is fixedly provided with a fixed plate, the first solar panel is fixedly stacked on the fixed plate with the light-receiving surface upward; and / or, the first solar panel is directly fixed to the top surface of the vehicle cabin body with the light-receiving surface upward.

[0012] In the implementation process, the first solar panel is carried by the fixed plate to realize the installation of the first solar panel.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the top surface of the vehicle cabin body is connected with a sliding plate capable of repeatedly sliding in the first direction, the second solar panel is fixedly stacked on the sliding plate with the light-receiving surface upward, and the sliding plate can carry the second solar panel to slide to the outside of the top surface of the vehicle cabin body to present an unfolded state, and can slide to be stacked above or below the first solar panel to present a folded state.

[0014] In the implementation process, the second solar panel is carried by the sliding plate to realize the installation and sliding of the second solar panel.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the top surface of the vehicle cabin body is hingedly connected with a folding plate capable of being flipped around the hinged edge, the third solar panel is fixedly stacked on the outer surface of the folding plate with the light-receiving surface outward, and the folding plate can carry the third solar panel to flip to the outside of the top surface of the vehicle cabin body to present an unfolded state, and can flip to be stacked on the outer surface of the vehicle cabin body to present a folded state.

[0016] In the implementation process, the third solar panel is carried by the folding plate to realize the installation and flipping of the third solar panel.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the folding plate is fixedly stacked below with an expansion plate capable of repeatedly sliding in the second direction of the stacking surface, the outer surface of the expansion plate is fixedly stacked with a fourth solar panel, and the expansion plate can carry the fourth solar panel to slide to the outside of the folding plate to present an unfolded state and form the expanded solar panel, and can slide to be stacked below the folding plate to present a folded state.

[0018] In the implementation process, the fourth solar panel is carried by the expansion plate to further adjust the total area of the expanded solar panel.

[0019] In a possible implementation, 1-3 third solar panels are included, and each third solar panel is hingedly connected to a different edge of the top surface of the vehicle cabin body.

[0020] In the implementation process, different numbers of third solar panels can be set according to requirements, thereby improving the flexibility of adjusting the total area of the expanded solar panel.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the first solar panel, the second solar panel and the third solar panel are respectively connected to the support.

[0022] In the implementation, the support is used to mount and move the different solar panels.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the support comprises a plurality of mounting frames arranged along the edges of the roof of the vehicle body.

[0024] The first solar panel is embedded between all the mounting frames, and / or the second solar panel is connected between two opposite mounting frames through a sliding rail, and / or each third solar panel is hingedly connected to a mounting frame.

[0025] In a possible implementation, a support rod is further provided for supporting the extended solar panel, and the support rod is retractable.

[0026] In the implementation, the support rod is used to support the extended solar panel, thereby improving the stability of the extended solar panel during operation.

[0027] In a possible implementation, a shielding curtain is further provided and hung on the edge of the extended solar panel, and the shielding curtain is retractable.

[0028] In the implementation, the shielding curtain is used to improve the privacy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation to the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 A structure schematic diagram of a recreational vehicle in a folded state according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 A structure schematic diagram of a recreational vehicle in an unfolded state according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 A structure schematic diagram of a recreational vehicle in an unfolded state according to the second embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4A structure schematic diagram of a house car in an unfolded state according to a third embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Icon: 01-carriage body; 02-car head; 10-support; 20-sliding plate; 30-fixed plate; 40-folding plate; 41-safety card; 42-window; 50-power rod; 60-folding foot; 70-curtain; 71-roller; 72-eave pole; 73-connecting structure; 80-extension plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0036] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0037] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0038] It should be noted that: similar reference numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0039] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship when the product of the present application is usually placed, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhang" and the like do not mean that the components must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that it is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0041] In the description of the present application, it should be further pointed out that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "arrangement", "installation", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] First embodiment

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the embodiment provides a recreational vehicle with an expanded solar panel, which comprises a vehicle body 01, a first solar panel, a second solar panel and a third solar panel, the first solar panel is fixed on the top surface of the vehicle body 01; the second solar panel is arranged above or below the first solar panel, and the second solar panel can slide along the first direction of the top surface of the vehicle body 01 to switch between the expanded state and the folded state; the third solar panel is hinged to the top edge of the vehicle body 01, and the third solar panel can be flipped around the hinge edge to switch between the expanded state and the folded state; the first solar panel, the second solar panel in the expanded state and / or the third solar panel in the expanded state jointly constitute the expanded solar panel.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present application, the expandable recreational vehicle further comprises a vehicle head 02, the vehicle head 02 and the vehicle body 01 constitute a vehicle body, and the bottom of the vehicle body is provided with wheels.

[0045] For the convenience of description, the direction of the vehicle head 02 of the expandable recreational vehicle is defined as "front", the direction of the vehicle tail is defined as "rear", the direction of the top surface and the bottom surface of the vehicle body 01 is defined as "up" and "down" respectively, and the two sides are defined as "left" and "right" respectively. In the embodiment, the vehicle body 01 is in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped structure, which comprises oppositely arranged top and bottom surfaces, oppositely arranged left and right side surfaces (left side surface and right side surface), and oppositely arranged front and rear side surfaces (front side surface and rear side surface).

[0046] The first direction refers to a direction on the top surface of the carriage body 01. In this embodiment, the first direction refers to a forward direction. When the second solar panel is arranged on the top surface of the carriage body 01 in a retracted state, the second solar panel can slide towards the top surface of the carriage body 01 to gradually move away from the top surface of the carriage body 01 to an unfolded state, and can slide reversely to return to the retracted state. In other embodiments, the first direction can also refer to a backward direction, that is, the second solar panel can slide backward to an unfolded state. Alternatively, the first direction can also refer to a left direction or a right direction, that is, the second solar panel can slide leftward or rightward to an unfolded state.

[0047] The third solar panel can be flipped around the hinged top surface edge of the carriage body 01, and the flipping direction does not interfere with the sliding direction of the second solar panel, thereby ensuring that the second solar panel and the third solar panel can independently switch states.

[0048] In this embodiment, the top surface of the carriage body 01 is fixedly provided with a fixed plate 30, and the first solar panel is fixedly stacked on the fixed plate 30 with the light-receiving surface upward. In other embodiments, the first solar panel can also be directly fixed to the top surface of the carriage body 01 with the light-receiving surface upward.

[0049] In this embodiment, the top surface of the carriage body 01 is connected with a sliding plate 20 capable of repeatedly sliding in the first direction, and the second solar panel is fixedly stacked on the sliding plate 20 with the light-receiving surface upward. The sliding plate 20 can carry the second solar panel to slide to the outside of the top surface of the carriage body 01 to an unfolded state, and can slide to be stacked above or below the first solar panel to a retracted state.

[0050] In this embodiment, the top surface edge of the carriage body 01 is hinged with a folding plate 40 capable of being flipped around the hinged edge, and the third solar panel is fixedly stacked on the outer surface of the folding plate 40 with the light-receiving surface outward. The folding plate 40 can carry the third solar panel to flip to the outside of the top surface of the carriage body 01 to an unfolded state, and can flip to be stacked on the outer surface of the carriage body 01 to a retracted state.

[0051] In this embodiment, the folding plate 40 is fixedly stacked below with an extension plate 80 capable of repeatedly sliding in the second direction of the stacking surface. The outer surface of the extension plate 80 is fixedly stacked with a fourth solar panel. The extension plate 80 can carry the fourth solar panel to slide to the outside of the folding plate 40 to an unfolded state and form an extended solar panel, and can slide to be stacked below the folding plate 40 to a retracted state.

[0052] The second direction refers to a direction on the plane of the third solar panel.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present application, 1-3 third solar panels are included, each corresponding to a different edge of the top surface of the compartment body 01.

[0054] In this embodiment, the folding plate 40 has three parts, each carrying a third solar panel, and each corresponding to a different edge of the top surface of the compartment body 01. The third solar panels corresponding to the left and right edges of the top surface of the compartment body 01 are stacked on the left and right sides of the compartment body 01 in the folded state, and are laid flat on the left and right sides of the top surface in the unfolded state. The third solar panels corresponding to the rear edge of the top surface of the compartment body 01 are stacked on the rear side of the compartment body 01 in the folded state, and are laid flat on the rear side of the top surface in the unfolded state. The third solar panels on the left and right sides can also be extended rearward along the second direction of the plane of the respective third solar panels to form extension plates 80 and fourth solar panels, a total of two extension plates 80 and two fourth solar panels.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, a support 10 is fixed to the top surface of the compartment body 01, and at least one of the first, second, and third solar panels is connected to the support 10.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present application, the support 10 includes a plurality of mounting frames arranged along the edges of the top surface of the compartment body 01.

[0057] The first solar panel is embedded between all the mounting frames, and / or the second solar panel is connected between two opposite mounting frames via a sliding rail, and / or each third solar panel is hingedly connected to a mounting frame.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, the support 10 is fixed to the top surface of the compartment body 01, or can be integrally designed with the top surface of the compartment body 01. The fixed plate 30 can be fixed to the support 10 or directly fixed to the top surface of the compartment body 01. The sliding plate 20 is connected to the support 10 via a sliding rail, and can be optionally arranged above the fixed plate 30, and is also provided with a motor to push the sliding plate 20 to extend or fold, facilitating integrated control. The upper part of the folding plate 40 is hingedly connected to the support 10 or directly to the top surface of the compartment body 01.

[0059] In this embodiment, the support 10 is fixed to the top surface of the compartment body 01, and includes mounting frames corresponding to the left and right edges and the rear edge of the top surface of the compartment body 01, respectively. The fixed plate 30 and the first solar panel, the sliding plate 20 and the second solar panel, and the folding plate 40 and the third solar panel are connected to the support 10, respectively. The lower part of the folding plate 40 is provided with a safety buckle 41 for fixing the folding plate 40 when it is folded. The folding plate 40 is also provided with a window 42 or a transparent window.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present application, a support rod for supporting the extended solar panels is also included, and the support rod can be stored. In this embodiment, a power rod 50 is further arranged between the folding plate 40 and the vehicle body, and the power rod 50 can be an electric push rod, which is convenient for integrated control. A plurality of folding feet 60 are further arranged on the side of the folding plate 40 and the extended plate 80 away from the vehicle body, and the folding feet 60 can be stored in the folding plate 40 or the extended plate 80.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present application, a shielding curtain hung on the edge of the extended solar panel is also included, and the shielding curtain can be stored. In this embodiment, a cloth curtain 70 is further connected to the frame of the folding plate 40 and the extended plate 80. The cloth curtain 70 is a sliding rail cloth curtain, and the specific structure can be as follows: a sliding groove (which can also be a sliding rail or a sliding rod) is arranged on the frame of the folding plate 40, and the cloth curtain 70 is provided with a pulley (a sliding bead or a ring) matched with the sliding groove (which can also be a sliding rail or a sliding rod), and the cloth curtain 70 can be slidably folded or unfolded along the sliding groove (which can also be a sliding rail or a sliding rod).

[0062] Second embodiment

[0063] For reference Figure 3 The house car with an extended solar panel provided in this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that, in this embodiment, the cloth curtain 70 is a roller curtain cloth curtain, and the specific structure is that a roller cylinder 71 is fixed on the frame of the folding plate 40, one side of the cloth curtain 70 is fixed to the roller cylinder 71 and wound on the roller cylinder 71, and the other side of the cloth curtain 70 is connected with a eave rod 72, and the eave rod 72 can be pulled to store or release the roller curtain. A connecting structure 73 is further arranged at the bottom of the folding foot 60, which is used to fix the eave rod 72 when the roller curtain is pulled down.

[0064] Third embodiment

[0065] For reference Figure 4 The house car with an extended solar panel provided in this embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that, in this embodiment, the folding plate 40 has three pieces, which respectively carry three third solar panels and are respectively hinged to the left and right edges and the rear edge of the top surface of the vehicle compartment body 01. Among them, the third solar panels hinged to the left and right sides can also be extended in the second direction along the plane of each third solar panel to extend the extended plate 80 and the carried fourth solar panel forward and backward, respectively, and a total of four fourth solar panels can be extended.

[0066] In summary, the house car of the embodiments of the present application can adjust the total area of the extended solar panels according to the needs, increase the converted electric energy of the solar energy, and meet the power demand of outdoor use.

[0067] The above merely provides an example of the present application, and is not used to limit the protection scope of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A motorhome with extended solar panels, characterized in that, It includes: a vehicle body; a first solar panel, which is fixedly stacked on the top surface of the vehicle body; a second solar panel, which is stacked above or below the first solar panel and can repeatedly slide along the first direction of the top surface of the vehicle body to switch between the unfolded state and the folded state; a third solar panel, which is hinged to the top surface edge of the vehicle body and can be flipped around the hinged edge to switch between the unfolded state and the folded state; the first solar panel, the second solar panel in the unfolded state, and / or the third solar panel in the unfolded state collectively constitute an extended solar panel.

2. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 1, wherein, The top surface of the vehicle body is fixedly provided with a fixed plate, and the first solar panel is fixedly stacked on the fixed plate with the light-receiving surface facing upward; and / or the first solar panel is directly fixed to the top surface of the vehicle body with the light-receiving surface facing upward.

3. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 1, wherein, The top surface of the vehicle body is connected with a sliding plate that can repeatedly slide along the first direction, and the second solar panel is fixedly stacked on the sliding plate with the light-receiving surface facing upward, the sliding plate can carry the second solar panel to slide to the outside of the top surface of the vehicle body to assume the unfolded state, and can slide to be stacked above or below the first solar panel to assume the folded state.

4. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 1, wherein, The top surface edge of the vehicle body is hinged with a folding plate that can be flipped around the hinged edge, and the third solar panel is fixedly stacked on the outer surface of the folding plate with the light-receiving surface facing outward, the folding plate can carry the third solar panel to flip to the outside of the top surface of the vehicle body to assume the unfolded state, and can flip to be stacked on the outside surface of the vehicle body to assume the folded state.

5. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 4, wherein, The lower side of the folding plate is stacked with an extended plate that can repeatedly slide along the second direction of the stacking surface, the outer surface of the extended plate is stacked with a fourth solar panel, the extended plate can carry the fourth solar panel to slide to the outside of the folding plate to assume the unfolded state and constitute the extended solar panel, and can slide to be stacked below the folding plate to assume the folded state.

6. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 1, wherein, There are 1-3 third solar panels, and each third solar panel is hinged to a different edge of the top surface of the vehicle body.

7. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claims 2, 3, 4 or 6, wherein, It includes a support fixed to the top surface of the vehicle body, and at least one of the first solar panel, the second solar panel, and the third solar panel is connected to the support.

8. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 7, wherein, The support includes a plurality of mounting frames arranged along the edge of the top surface of the vehicle body; The first solar panel is embedded between all the mounting frames, and / or the second solar panel is connected between two opposite mounting frames through a sliding rail, and / or each third solar panel is hinged to a mounting frame.

9. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a support rod for supporting the extended solar panel, and the support rod is retractable.

10. The recreational vehicle having an extended solar panel of claims 1 or 9, wherein, It also includes a shielding curtain hung on the edge of the extended solar panel, and the shielding curtain is retractable.