Lightweight flexible support middle column structure

By designing a lightweight central column structure, including a central column inclined beam, corner bracing base plate, and ear plate connection, the adaptability and durability issues of the central column of the flexible photovoltaic support system in mountainous areas have been solved, reducing production and transportation costs.

CN224021660UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20东方电气长三角(杭州)创新研究院有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

The design of the central column structure of the flexible support for mountain photovoltaic systems needs to have strong adaptability and durability, while reducing the amount of steel used to lower production and transportation costs.

Method used

Design a lightweight structure including a central column inclined beam, corner bracing base plate, central column corner bracing, central column upright, and central column base plate. The structure is connected by welding and reinforced by transverse and longitudinal ear plates to form reinforcing ribs to improve wind pressure and snow pressure resistance.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the amount of steel used in the central column, lowering production and transportation costs, while maintaining the same resistance to wind and snow pressure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lightweight flexible support center pillar structure which comprises a center pillar oblique beam, a knee brace bottom plate, a center pillar knee brace, a center pillar stand column, a center pillar bottom plate and a mounting plate. The angle brace bottom plate is fixedly connected with the two sides of the lower end of the center pillar oblique beam respectively, one end of the center pillar angle brace is fixedly connected with the lower end of the angle brace bottom plate, and the other end of the center pillar angle brace is fixedly connected with the center pillar stand column. The lower end of the center pillar stand column is fixedly connected with the center pillar bottom plate, and the lower end of the center pillar bottom plate is fixedly connected with the mounting plate. A first transverse lug plate and a second transverse lug plate are arranged at the joint of the center pillar angle brace and the center pillar stand column, and a longitudinal lug plate is arranged at the upper end of the center pillar stand column. The middle column structure can be mutually fixed through the lug plates and can also be fixed to the horizontal ground, the steel consumption of the flexible support middle column is reduced, the production cost of a flexible support system is reduced, meanwhile, the weight of the flexible support middle column is reduced, and the transportation cost of the flexible support system is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a central column structure, and more particularly to a lightweight flexible support central column structure. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems are typically installed in mountainous areas with irregular terrain, which presents numerous design challenges. Unlike fixed PV mounting systems on flat ground, the slope, undulations, and rocks of mountainous terrain increase the complexity of system design. To ensure stable operation of PV modules and avoid structural failures and damage caused by uneven terrain, flexible PV mounting systems for mountainous areas need to possess strong adaptability and durability.

[0003] Among them, the central column of the mountain flexible support needs to provide support for the main cable of the photovoltaic module string, fix the photovoltaic module at a specified height, and also resist the negative impact of wind pressure and snow pressure on the photovoltaic module on the system stability. Therefore, the central column of the flexible support is relatively important in the flexible support system.

[0004] Meanwhile, the number of spans in a single row of flexible supports is often large, so the number of central columns used in flexible supports is much greater than that of side columns. The amount of steel used and the weight of the central columns often have a significant impact on the production and transportation costs of the flexible support system. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a lightweight flexible support column structure.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a lightweight flexible support column structure, including a central column inclined beam, a corner brace base plate, a central column corner brace, a central column upright, and a central column base plate;

[0007] The corner brace base plate is fixedly connected to both sides of the lower end of the central column inclined beam. One end of the central column corner brace is fixedly connected to the lower end of the corner brace base plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the central column upright. The lower end of the central column upright is fixedly connected to the central column base plate, and an mounting plate is fixed to the lower end of the central column base plate.

[0008] The connection between the central column corner brace and the central column upright is fixed with a first transverse ear plate and a second transverse ear plate, and the upper end of the central column upright is fixed with a longitudinal ear plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixed connection method is welding.

[0010] Furthermore, the tilt angle of the central column inclined beam is determined by the optimal power generation tilt angle of the photovoltaic module.

[0011] Furthermore, the length of the central column is determined by the arrangement of the central piles and the height of the pile foundation.

[0012] Furthermore, the central column structure of the support can be fixedly connected to the connecting rod through the first transverse ear plate and the second transverse ear plate; the central column structure of the support can be fixedly connected to the longitudinal support rod through the longitudinal ear plate, and the longitudinal support rod is fixedly connected to the horizontal ground through the longitudinal support pile.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: After the flexible support column structure of this invention is used in a flexible support system, it can reduce the amount of steel used in the flexible support column, thereby lowering the production cost of the flexible support system, while maintaining the wind and snow pressure resistance of the flexible support column. Furthermore, the reduced weight of the flexible support column can further reduce the transportation cost of the flexible support system. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the central column of the flexible support of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the central column of the flexible support of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of the central column of the flexible support of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an isometric drawing of the central column of the flexible support of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal and transverse connections of the flexible support;

[0019] In the figure, the central column is 1, the corner brace base plate is 2, the central column corner brace is 3, the first transverse ear plate is 4, the second transverse ear plate is 5, the longitudinal ear plate is 6, the central column is 7, the central column base plate is 8, and the mounting plate is 9. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, and the purpose and effects of the present invention will become more apparent.

[0021] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a lightweight flexible support column structure, including a central column inclined beam 1, a corner support base plate 2, a central column corner support 3, a central column upright 7, a central column base plate 8, and a mounting plate 9.

[0022] The corner support base plates 2 are welded to both sides of the lower end of the central column inclined beam 1. One end of the central column corner support 3 is welded to the lower end of the corner support base plate 2, and the other end is welded to the central column upright 7. The lower end of the central column upright 7 is welded to the central column base plate 8, and the lower end of the central column base plate 8 is welded to the mounting plate 9. The mounting plate 9 is connected to the central pile by bolts to complete the installation of the central column. The inclination angle of the central column inclined beam 1 is determined by the optimal power generation tilt angle of the photovoltaic module, and the length of the central column upright 7 is determined by the arrangement of the central piles and the pile foundation height.

[0023] The connection between the central column corner brace 3 and the central column upright 7 is welded with a first transverse ear plate 4 and a second transverse ear plate 5, forming a reinforcing rib. Besides its transverse connection function, this also improves its resistance to deformation. A longitudinal ear plate 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the central column upright 7. Figure 5 As shown, the central column structure of the bracket can be fixedly connected to the connecting rod through the first transverse ear plate 4 and the second transverse ear plate 5 to form a transverse connection between the central columns; the central column structure of the bracket can be fixedly connected to the longitudinal support rod through the longitudinal ear plate 6, and the other end of the longitudinal support rod is fixed to the longitudinal support pile to form longitudinal support for the central column; wherein, the ear plate is connected to the connecting rod and the longitudinal support rod by bolt connection.

[0024] The lateral connections between the central columns enhance the overall wind resistance of the flexible support system, while the longitudinal bracing structure of the central columns strengthens their stability and resistance to deformation. The lengths of both the lateral connecting rods and the longitudinal bracing rods are adjustable to meet specific usage requirements.

Claims

1. A lightweight flexible support column structure, characterized in that, Includes the central column inclined beam (1), the corner brace base plate (2), the central column corner brace (3), the central column upright (7), and the central column base plate (8); The corner support base plate (2) is fixedly connected to both sides of the lower end of the central column inclined beam (1). One end of the central column corner support (3) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the corner support base plate (2), and the other end is fixedly connected to the central column upright (7). The lower end of the central column upright (7) is fixedly connected to the central column base plate (8), and the lower end of the central column base plate (8) is fixed with an mounting plate (9). The connection between the central column corner brace (3) and the central column upright (7) is fixed with a first transverse ear plate (4) and a second transverse ear plate (5), and the upper end of the central column upright (7) is fixed with a longitudinal ear plate (6).

2. The lightweight flexible support column structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed connection method is welding.

3. The lightweight flexible support column structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tilt angle of the central column inclined beam (1) is determined by the optimal power generation tilt angle of the photovoltaic module.

4. The lightweight flexible support column structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the central column (7) is determined by the arrangement of the central piles and the height of the pile foundation.

5. The lightweight flexible support column structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central column structure of the bracket can be fixedly connected to the connecting rod through the first transverse ear plate (4) and the second transverse ear plate (5); the central column structure of the bracket can be fixedly connected to the longitudinal support rod through the longitudinal ear plate (6), and the longitudinal support rod is fixedly connected to the horizontal ground through the longitudinal support pile.