Overwater flexible photovoltaic support system

By introducing a wind-resistant truss structure into the flexible photovoltaic support system on the water, a stable triangular system is formed, which solves the problem of insufficient wind resistance, improves the overall rigidity and stability of the support system, and ensures the safe operation and power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power station.

CN223942620UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24江苏国强兴晟能源科技股份有限公司
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Application Number
CN202520507348.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

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Technical Problem

Existing flexible photovoltaic support systems on water are not strong enough to withstand strong winds, and their structures are prone to swaying or damage. Furthermore, in large-span areas, the axial force of the lower cable exceeds the safety limit, affecting the stability and power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power station.

Method used

The structure employs a wind-resistant truss structure, including wind-resistant beams, wind-resistant braces, and reverse wind-resistant cables, forming a stable triangular system. The overall rigidity and stability of the support are enhanced by connecting component cables and load-bearing cables, while the reverse wind-resistant cables maintain lateral stability.

Benefits of technology

This improved the wind resistance of the flexible photovoltaic support structure, enhanced its stability and load-bearing capacity, and ensured the stable installation and power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic modules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an overwater flexible photovoltaic support system, and relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation. Comprising two end beams and a middle beam, a plurality of end piles are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the two end beams, a plurality of middle piles are fixedly connected to the lower end of the middle beam, and a plurality of wind-resistant trusses are arranged between the end beams and the middle beam; the wind-resistant truss comprises a wind-resistant cross beam, wind-resistant inclined struts are symmetrically connected to the two ends of the wind-resistant cross beam, the lower ends of the two wind-resistant inclined struts are connected, a plurality of assembly cables are fixedly connected between the two end beams, and the two ends of the wind-resistant cross beam are connected with the two adjacent assembly cables respectively. According to the flexible photovoltaic support, the upper-layer cables are used for bearing photovoltaic assemblies, the lower-layer cables are used for bearing loads, structural stress is simple, force transmission is clear, the connecting structure is simple, the overall rigidity and stability of the support are improved through the wind-resistant trusses formed by the wind-resistant cross beams, the wind-resistant supporting rods and the wind-resistant diagonal draw bars, the wind-resistant capacity is improved, and the redundancy of the photovoltaic support structure is increased.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to photovoltaic power generation technical field especially relates to a water flexible photovoltaic support system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the current water photovoltaic power station construction field, the traditional rigid photovoltaic support is limited in some specific water environment because of the problems such as large self-weight, complex installation, and the flexible photovoltaic support gradually attracts attention because of the characteristics such as low cost and convenient installation.

[0003] However, the existing water flexible photovoltaic support system still has the problem of insufficient wind resistance, and when facing strong wind, the structure is easy to shake or even damage, which cannot effectively guarantee the stable operation of the photovoltaic power station, and in the large-span area, with the increase of span, the axial force borne by the lower cable often exceeds the safety limit, which easily brings hidden troubles to the stability and structure safety of the whole support, leading to difficult stable installation of photovoltaic modules and reducing the power generation efficiency. Therefore, the present application provides a water flexible photovoltaic support system to improve the wind resistance of the whole photovoltaic support and enhance its stability and carrying capacity. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a water flexible photovoltaic support system, which solves the technical problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a water flexible photovoltaic support system, comprising two end beams and a middle beam, the lower end of each of the two end beams is fixedly connected with a plurality of end piles, the lower end of the middle beam is fixedly connected with a plurality of middle piles, a plurality of wind-resistant trusses are arranged between the end beams and the middle beam, and the plurality of wind-resistant trusses are arranged in parallel.

[0006] The wind-resistant truss comprises a wind-resistant cross beam, the two ends of the wind-resistant cross beam are symmetrically connected with wind-resistant diagonal braces, the lower ends of the two wind-resistant diagonal braces are connected, a plurality of component cables are fixedly connected between the two end beams, and the two ends of the wind-resistant cross beam are respectively connected with two adjacent component cables.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of bearing cables are fixedly connected between the two end beams, and the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace is connected with the bearing cable.

[0008] Preferably, the wind-resistant truss further comprises a reverse wind-resistant cable, one end of the reverse wind-resistant cable is fixedly connected to the end pile, and the other end of the reverse wind-resistant cable is connected with the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of pull rods are fixedly connected to the end beam, and one end of the pull rod away from the end beam is connected with the ground.

[0010] Preferably, a wind-resistant diagonal brace is provided between every two adjacent wind-resistant trusses. One end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace is connected to the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace, and the other end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace is connected to the wind-resistant beam of another wind-resistant truss.

[0011] Compared with related technologies, the flexible photovoltaic support system for waterborne applications provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. This utility model provides a flexible photovoltaic support system for water. The flexible photovoltaic support system supports photovoltaic modules through upper cables and loads the load through lower cables. The structure has simple force distribution, clear force transmission, and simple connection structure. The wind-resistant truss formed by wind-resistant beams, wind-resistant struts and wind-resistant diagonal braces improves the overall rigidity and stability of the support system, enhances wind resistance, and increases the redundancy of the photovoltaic support system structure.

[0013] 2. This utility model provides a flexible photovoltaic support system for water. When facing areas with large spans or large wind and snow loads, it effectively reduces the tension of component cables and load-bearing cables by using wind-resistant trusses and reverse wind-resistant cables, thereby enhancing the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the end structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the middle structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Component cable; 2. Load-bearing cable; 3. Reverse wind-resistant cable; 4. End pile; 5. End beam; 6. Tie rod; 7. Wind-resistant crossbeam; 8. Wind-resistant diagonal brace; 9. Wind-resistant diagonal tie rod; 10. Middle pile; 11. Middle beam. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Example:

[0020] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 3This utility model provides a technical solution: a flexible photovoltaic support system on water, including two end beams 5 and a middle beam 11. The lower ends of the two end beams 5 are fixedly connected to a number of end piles 4, and the lower end of the middle beam 11 is fixedly connected to a number of middle piles 10. A number of wind-resistant trusses are arranged between the end beams 5 and the middle beam 11, and the number of wind-resistant trusses are arranged in parallel.

[0021] The wind-resistant truss includes a wind-resistant crossbeam 7, with wind-resistant diagonal braces 8 symmetrically connected to both ends of the wind-resistant crossbeam 7. The lower ends of the two wind-resistant diagonal braces 8 are connected together. Several component cables 1 are fixedly connected between the two end beams 5. The two ends of the wind-resistant crossbeam 7 are respectively connected to two adjacent component cables 1. Several load-bearing cables 2 are fixedly connected between the two end beams 5. The lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace 8 is connected to the load-bearing cable 2.

[0022] Several tie rods 6 are fixedly connected to the end beam 5. The end of the tie rod 6 away from the end beam 5 is connected to the ground. A wind-resistant diagonal tie rod 9 is provided between every two adjacent wind-resistant trusses. One end of the wind-resistant diagonal tie rod 9 is connected to the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace 8, and the other end of the wind-resistant diagonal tie rod 9 is connected to the wind-resistant crossbeam 7 of another wind-resistant truss.

[0023] In this embodiment, component cable 1 and load-bearing cable 2 are connected by end pile 4 and middle pile 10. Component cable 1 and load-bearing cable 2 are connected together at the top of end pile 4 and are directly supported by tie rod 6. The lateral stability of end pile 4 is ensured by end beam 5. Component cable 1 and load-bearing cable 2 are connected by wind-resistant crossbeam 7 and wind-resistant diagonal brace 8 to form a stable triangular system. They are connected by wind-resistant diagonal tie rod 9. Component cable 1 and load-bearing cable 2 are connected together on middle beam 11. The lateral stability of middle pile 10 is ensured by setting middle beam 11.

[0024] In this embodiment, the wind-resistant truss also includes a reverse wind-resistant cable 3. One end of the reverse wind-resistant cable 3 is fixedly connected to the end pile 4, and the other end of the reverse wind-resistant cable 3 is connected to the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace 8. One end of the reverse wind-resistant cable 3 is connected to the end pile 4 through a clamp, the middle section is connected to the load-bearing cable 2, and the other end is connected to the middle pile 10 through a clamp, so as to ensure the overall wind resistance.

[0025] In this embodiment, several tie rods 6 are fixedly connected to the end beam 5. The end of the tie rod 6 away from the end beam 5 is connected to the ground, thus forming a triangular system, which improves the wind resistance of the end pile 6.

[0026] Working principle: In this flexible photovoltaic support system, the upper layer consists of two component cables 1 to support the photovoltaic modules, and the lower layer consists of one load-bearing cable 2, which is connected to the component cables 1 by wind-resistant diagonal bracing 8 to form a triangular cable truss structure system. An additional reverse wind-resistant cable 3 is added, with one end connected to the end pile 4 and the other end connected to the load-bearing cable 2, to maintain the lateral stability of the flexible support structure. This solves the problems of excessive axial force of the lower cable and insufficient deflection under negative wind conditions in areas with large spans or large wind and snow loads, thereby improving the overall wind resistance of the flexible support system and enhancing the stability and load-bearing capacity of the overall structure.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible photovoltaic support system for water, characterized in that: It includes two end beams (5) and a middle beam (11). The lower ends of the two end beams (5) are fixedly connected to several end piles (4). The lower end of the middle beam (11) is fixedly connected to several middle piles (10). Several wind-resistant trusses are set between the end beams (5) and the middle beam (11). The several wind-resistant trusses are set in parallel. The wind-resistant truss includes a wind-resistant beam (7), with wind-resistant diagonal braces (8) symmetrically connected to both ends of the wind-resistant beam (7). The lower ends of the two wind-resistant diagonal braces (8) are connected together, and several component cables (1) are fixedly connected between the two end beams (5). The two ends of the wind-resistant beam (7) are respectively connected to two adjacent component cables (1).

2. The flexible photovoltaic support system for waterborne applications according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several load-bearing cables (2) are fixedly connected between the two end beams (5), and the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace (8) is connected to the load-bearing cables (2).

3. The flexible photovoltaic support system for waterborne applications according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wind-resistant truss also includes a reverse wind-resistant cable (3), one end of which is fixedly connected to the end pile (4), and the other end of which is connected to the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace (8).

4. The flexible photovoltaic support system for waterborne applications according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several tie rods (6) are fixedly connected to the end beam (5), and the end of the tie rod (6) away from the end beam (5) is connected to the ground.

5. A flexible photovoltaic support system for waterborne applications according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wind-resistant diagonal brace (9) is provided between every two adjacent wind-resistant trusses. One end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace (9) is connected to the lower end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace (8), and the other end of the wind-resistant diagonal brace (9) is connected to the wind-resistant beam (7) of another wind-resistant truss.