Stand column assembly structure applied to photovoltaic shed

The non-welded column assembly structure, which uses pre-embedded screws and fasteners for connection, solves the problems of unstable welding quality and low construction efficiency of photovoltaic carport columns, enabling rapid installation and flexible adjustment, and improving structural stability and installation efficiency.

CN224063682UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHENZHEN UNICORN TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

The on-site welding quality of traditional photovoltaic carport columns is unstable, construction efficiency is low, secondary processing costs are high and cannot be flexibly adjusted, affecting structural stability and installation efficiency.

Method used

The non-welded column assembly structure uses pre-embedded screws and fasteners for connection. The column components are connected to the foundation structure through pre-embedded screws, and fasteners are used to achieve quick installation and flexible adjustment, replacing the traditional welding process.

Benefits of technology

It improves installation efficiency and structural stability, reduces construction difficulty and cost, ensures reliable strength of connection parts, and adapts to different environments and adjustment needs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an upright post assembling structure applied to a photovoltaic shed, which comprises an upright post component and a connecting component, the upright post component is connected with a foundation structure through an embedded screw, the connecting component comprises a plurality of fasteners, and the upright post component is connected with the embedded screw through the fasteners so as to realize non-welding type assembling. According to the utility model, non-welding type assembly is realized by connecting the upright post component and the pre-embedded screw rod through the fastener, the traditional welding process is replaced, the potential quality hazards such as weld pores and cracks caused by severe field welding operation environment and technical level difference of welders are eliminated, and the structural strength of the connecting part is stable and reliable. A standardized fastener connection mode is adopted, a common constructor can quickly complete the installation operation without professional welding equipment and certified welders, the site construction intensity and construction difficulty are greatly reduced, the installation efficiency is improved, and when the height or angle needs to be adjusted, the fastener is convenient to assemble and disassemble.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic carport components technology, and more specifically, to a column assembly structure applied to photovoltaic carports. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of steel structures and photovoltaic carports, the columns, as the main supporting structure, directly affect the overall stability, construction efficiency, and long-term performance through their connection method. Traditionally, columns are mostly connected using on-site full welds, meaning the columns are directly welded to the foundation structure on-site. While welding technology is mature, it presents the following significant problems in practical applications:

[0003] 1. Unstable on-site welding quality

[0004] Welding quality is affected by multiple factors, including the working environment (such as outdoor wind, sand, and humidity), the welder's skill level, and the condition of the equipment. Under open-air construction conditions, welds are easily affected by environmental disturbances, leading to defects such as porosity, slag inclusions, and lack of fusion, which in turn reduces the strength of the joint. In addition, the heat-affected zone of welding may cause changes in material properties, such as grain coarsening or residual stress concentration, which may lead to microcracks after long-term use, affecting structural safety.

[0005] 2. High secondary processing costs

[0006] After welding is completed, subsequent processes such as weld grinding and anti-corrosion treatment (such as painting or hot-dip galvanizing) are usually required. If the weld is severely deformed or misaligned, rework and correction are necessary, which will increase labor, material and time costs.

[0007] 3. Low installation efficiency and poor flexibility

[0008] Welding requires specialized equipment (such as welding machines and gas protection devices) and certified welders, resulting in long construction cycles and the inability to quickly disassemble and reassemble. For scenarios requiring adjustments to height or angle (such as optimizing the tilt angle of photovoltaic panels), the welded structure is difficult to modify. Forcibly cutting and reassembling it would damage the original anti-corrosion layer and weaken the structural strength. Utility Model Content

[0009] In order to overcome the problems of unstable quality, low construction efficiency, high secondary processing costs and lack of flexibility in the existing on-site welding and installation of columns, this utility model provides a column assembly structure for photovoltaic carports.

[0010] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0011] A column assembly structure for photovoltaic carports includes a column assembly and a connecting assembly. The column assembly is connected to the foundation structure via pre-embedded screws. The connecting assembly includes multiple fasteners. The column assembly is connected to the pre-embedded screws via the fasteners to achieve non-welding assembly.

[0012] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the column assembly includes a column unit and a flange, and the column unit and the flange are connected.

[0013] According to the present invention based on the above scheme, the column assembly further includes several reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs are triangular in shape, and the several reinforcing ribs are evenly arranged at the connection between the column unit and the flange.

[0014] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the flange is provided with a plurality of reserved holes, and the reserved holes correspond one-to-one with the positions of the embedded screws.

[0015] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, an adjustment shim is provided in the reserved hole for fine-tuning the verticality of the column assembly.

[0016] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the pre-embedded screw is L-shaped, and the bending angle of the pre-embedded screw is placed within the foundation structure.

[0017] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the basic structure is a concrete base, the pre-embedded screw is pre-embedded in the base before the concrete is poured, and the top of the pre-embedded screw is 50-100mm above the surface of the base.

[0018] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the foundation structure is further provided with an embedded plate, and the orthographic projection of the column assembly is located within the orthographic projection of the embedded plate.

[0019] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the embedded plate is provided with a plurality of embedded through holes, the positions of the embedded through holes and the embedded screws are one-to-one, and the embedded plate is placed on the surface of the base during the concrete pouring.

[0020] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the fastener includes a nut and a washer, and the nut and the pre-embedded screw cooperate to lock the column assembly.

[0021] According to the above-described scheme of this utility model, the column unit is a long strip of steel with an I-shaped cross-section.

[0022] According to the above-described solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model achieves non-welding assembly by connecting the column assembly and the pre-embedded screw with fasteners, replacing the traditional welding process. This eliminates quality hazards such as weld porosity and cracks caused by harsh on-site welding environments and varying welder skill levels, ensuring the structural strength of the connected parts is stable and reliable. Using standardized fastener connections, no professional welding equipment or certified welders are required; ordinary construction workers can quickly complete the installation work. On-site construction intensity and difficulty are greatly reduced, installation efficiency is improved, and fastener assembly and disassembly are convenient when adjusting height or angle. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the column assembly of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the basic structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the figure, the various attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0028] 10. Column assembly; 11. Column unit; 12. Flange; 121. Reserved hole; 13. Reinforcing rib; 20. Connecting assembly; 21. Nut; 22. Gasket; 30. Foundation structure; 31. Embedded bolt; 32. Embedded plate. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices. Terms such as "set up" should be interpreted broadly; for example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly defined. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," and "bottom" indicate orientations or positions based on the orientations or positions shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for ease of description and should not be construed as limiting the present technical solution.

[0031] It should be noted that in the field of steel structures and photovoltaic carports, the columns, as the main supporting structure, directly affect the overall stability, construction efficiency, and long-term performance through their connection method. Traditionally, columns are mostly connected using on-site full-weld joints, meaning the columns are directly welded to the foundation structure on-site. While welding technology is mature, it presents the following significant problems in practical applications:

[0032] 1. Unstable on-site welding quality

[0033] Welding quality is affected by multiple factors, including the working environment (such as outdoor wind, sand, and humidity), the welder's skill level, and the condition of the equipment. Under open-air construction conditions, welds are easily affected by environmental disturbances, leading to defects such as porosity, slag inclusions, and lack of fusion, which in turn reduces the strength of the joint. In addition, the heat-affected zone of welding may cause changes in material properties, such as grain coarsening or residual stress concentration, which may lead to microcracks after long-term use, affecting structural safety.

[0034] 2. High secondary processing costs

[0035] After welding is completed, subsequent processes such as weld grinding and anti-corrosion treatment (such as painting or hot-dip galvanizing) are usually required. If the weld is severely deformed or misaligned, rework and correction are necessary, which will increase labor, material and time costs.

[0036] 3. Low installation efficiency and poor flexibility

[0037] Welding requires specialized equipment (such as welding machines and gas protection devices) and certified welders, resulting in long construction cycles and the inability to quickly disassemble and reassemble. For scenarios requiring adjustments to height or angle (such as optimizing the tilt angle of photovoltaic panels), the welded structure is difficult to modify. Forcibly cutting and reassembling it would damage the original anti-corrosion layer and weaken the structural strength.

[0038] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a column assembly structure for photovoltaic carports. The column assembly 10 and pre-embedded screws 31 are connected by fasteners to achieve non-welding assembly, replacing traditional welding processes. This eliminates quality risks such as weld porosity and cracks caused by harsh on-site welding environments and varying welder skill levels, ensuring stable and reliable structural strength at the connection points. Using standardized fastener connections, no professional welding equipment or certified welders are required; ordinary construction workers can quickly complete the installation, significantly reducing on-site construction intensity and difficulty, thereby improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, the fasteners facilitate easy assembly and disassembly when adjustments to height or angle are needed.

[0039] Specifically, the column assembly structure applied to the photovoltaic carport includes a column assembly 10 and a connecting assembly 20. The column assembly 10 is connected to the foundation structure 30 through a pre-embedded screw 31. The connecting assembly 20 includes multiple fasteners. The column assembly 10 is connected to the pre-embedded screw 31 through the fasteners to achieve non-welding assembly.

[0040] In one embodiment, the column assembly 10 includes a column unit 11 and a flange 12, the column unit 11 and the flange 12 being connected.

[0041] The column assembly 10 also includes several reinforcing ribs 13, each rib being triangular in shape and evenly distributed at the connection between the column unit 11 and the flange 12. The rigid connection between the flange 12 and the column unit 11, combined with the reinforcing ribs 13, improves the overall resistance to lateral forces. The triangular design of the reinforcing ribs 13 optimizes the transmission of force flow, effectively dispersing stress concentrations caused by wind and snow loads. The evenly distributed triangular reinforcing ribs 13 at the connection between the column unit 11 and the flange 12 form a stable mechanical support structure, enhancing the bending strength of the connection area.

[0042] It should be noted that the connection between the column unit 11 and the flange 12, as well as the connection between the column assembly 10 and the reinforcing rib 13, are all completed in the factory to avoid quality fluctuations in on-site welding, reduce on-site workload, and improve work efficiency.

[0043] The flange 12 is provided with a number of reserved holes 121, and the reserved holes 121 correspond one-to-one with the positions of the embedded screws 31, which can improve the positioning accuracy when installing the pole assembly and the embedded screws 31.

[0044] An adjusting shim 22 is provided in the reserved hole 121 for fine-tuning the verticality of the column assembly 10. The adjusting shim 22 ensures the installation accuracy of the column and adapts to unevenness of the foundation structure 30.

[0045] In one embodiment, the pre-embedded screw 31 is L-shaped, and the bending angle of the pre-embedded screw 31 is placed within the base structure 30 to ensure that the pre-embedded screw 31 is stably installed within the base structure 30 and to prevent it from loosening.

[0046] In one embodiment, the foundation structure 30 is a concrete base, and the pre-embedded screw 31 is pre-embedded in the base before the concrete is poured, with the top end of the pre-embedded screw 31 protruding 50-100mm above the surface of the base. This design, where the pre-embedded screw 31 protrudes 50-100mm above the base, provides ample operating space and improves installation efficiency.

[0047] The foundation structure 30 is further provided with an embedded plate 32, and the orthographic projection of the column assembly 10 is located within the orthographic projection of the embedded plate 32. The design of the embedded plate 32 expands the load distribution area of ​​the column assembly 10, and optimizes the force transmission path to a three-level transmission of "column assembly 10 → embedded plate 32 → base", avoiding local damage to the base caused by stress concentration. Specifically, the force of the column assembly 10 is transmitted to the embedded plate 32, and after being evenly distributed on the embedded plate 32, it is transmitted to the base, preventing excessive stress in one place from causing damage to the base.

[0048] The embedded plate 32 is provided with a plurality of embedded through holes, and the positions of the embedded through holes correspond one-to-one with the positions of the embedded screws 31. The embedded plate 32 is placed on the base surface during the concrete pouring to provide a reference plane for the installation of the column assembly 10.

[0049] In one embodiment, the fastener includes a nut 21 and a washer 22. The nut 21 and the pre-embedded screw 31 cooperate to lock the column assembly 10, ensuring that the tensile strength of the connection part is high enough, so that the connection node remains stable under long-term vibration environment and the risk of loosening is low.

[0050] In one embodiment, the column unit 11 is a long strip of steel with an I-shaped cross-section. The I-shaped cross-section of the column unit 11 increases its bending section modulus compared to a rectangular cross-section, significantly enhancing its wind load resistance.

[0051] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

[0052] The present utility model patent has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the implementation of the present utility model patent is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A column assembly structure applied to a photovoltaic carport, characterized by, The column assembly is connected with a foundation structure through embedded screw rods, and the connecting assembly includes a plurality of fasteners for connecting the column assembly with the embedded screw rods to realize non-welding assembly.

2. The pole assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 1, wherein The column assembly includes a column unit and a flange plate.

3. The pole assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 2, wherein The column assembly further includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs in triangular shape, which are uniformly arranged at the connection between the column unit and the flange plate.

4. The pole assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The flange plate is provided with a plurality of reserved hole positions corresponding to the positions of the embedded screw rods.

5. The pole assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 1, wherein The embedded screw rods are in "L" shape, and the bending angle of the embedded screw rods is arranged in the foundation structure.

6. The pole assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 1, wherein The foundation structure is a concrete base, and the embedded screw rods are embedded in the base before concrete pouring, and the top end of the embedded screw rods is 50-100 mm higher than the surface of the base.

7. The post assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 6, wherein The foundation structure is further provided with an embedded plate, and the orthographic projection of the column assembly is located in the orthographic projection of the embedded plate.

8. The post assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 7, wherein The embedded plate is provided with a plurality of embedded through holes corresponding to the positions of the embedded screw rods, and the embedded plate is arranged on the surface of the base during the concrete pouring.

9. The post assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 1, 6 or 8, wherein, The fasteners include nuts and washers, which are locked with the embedded screw rods to lock the column assembly.

10. The pole assembly structure for a photovoltaic carport according to claim 2, wherein The column unit is a long steel material in I-shaped cross section.