Rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure of flexible light photovoltaic module

By using long and short side reinforcing ribs and interlocking structures made of polyurethane material, the problem of heavy and unstable connections of existing photovoltaic module reinforcing ribs has been solved, achieving lightweight and high-rigidity connections for photovoltaic modules, and improving the stability and reliability of the modules.

CN224068568UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31HONGYUAN PHOTOENERGY (WUXI) CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic module reinforcing ribs are mostly made of steel or aluminum profiles, which are heavy and do not meet the requirements for lightweighting. Furthermore, right-angle connections are unstable, resulting in poor overall rigidity and low mechanical strength of the module.

Method used

The long and short reinforcing ribs are made of polyurethane material. The design of the plug, hole, slot and pin achieves efficient and reliable right-angle connection. Combined with the fixing structure of edge block, slot, pressure block and fastener, the stability and lightweight of the component are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the connection rigidity and mechanical strength of photovoltaic modules, simplifies installation and disassembly operations, reduces the risk of aging and corrosion of junction boxes, and improves the overall reliability and stability of modules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible light photovoltaic module rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure, which comprises a plurality of long-edge reinforcing ribs and a plurality of short-edge reinforcing ribs, a module plugboard is arranged on one side of a top plate, a plurality of slots are arranged on the module plugboard, a module fixing mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the module plugboard, and the long-edge reinforcing ribs and the short-edge reinforcing ribs are arranged on the top plate. A connecting plate is arranged between the two clamping plates, inserting blocks are arranged at the two ends of the connecting plate respectively, inserting holes are formed in the inserting blocks respectively, bolts can be installed in the inserting holes, and efficient and reliable right-angle connection between the long-edge reinforcing ribs and the short-edge reinforcing ribs of the assembly is achieved. The short-side reinforcing ribs are accurately inserted into the slots in the long-side reinforcing ribs through the insertion blocks arranged on the two sides, and are matched with a quick locking mechanism of the bolts and the insertion holes, so that the connection rigidity is remarkably improved, convenient mounting and dismounting operations are realized, in addition, the reinforcing ribs are made of polyurethane materials, the structural strength is ensured, and the service life of the reinforcing ribs is prolonged. And the lightweight design of the assembly is effectively realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to photovoltaic modules, and particularly relates to a rigid auxiliary strengthening structure for a flexible and lightweight photovoltaic module. Background Technique

[0002] With the gradual increase of the photovoltaic application market and the increasingly wide application range, the demand for various application modules has also increased accordingly. The market also has a demand for lightweighting. The component glass is cancelled, the aluminum frame is cancelled, and the component weight is reduced by 80%-90%, meeting the market requirements. Flexible and lightweight components generally adopt a structure of a reinforced front film (with fiberglass) + adhesive film + battery + adhesive film + backplane. Flexible components can be bent. Most photovoltaic modules are rectangular, and generally, "day" or "eye" bracket reinforcing ribs are designed along this shape.

[0003] However, the existing reinforcing ribs mostly use steel or aluminum profiles. Such materials are relatively heavy in weight and do not meet the lightweight requirements. Moreover, the right-angle connections of the cross-sections of the "day" or "eye" brackets are generally not connected, and are directly connected together through the backplane with silicone. The overall rigidity of the component is poor and the mechanical strength is low. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a rigid auxiliary strengthening structure for a flexible and lightweight photovoltaic module, so as to solve the problems in the above background technique that the existing reinforcing ribs mostly use steel or aluminum profiles, such materials are relatively heavy in weight and do not meet the lightweight requirements, and the right-angle connections of the cross-sections of the "day" or "eye" brackets are generally not connected, and are directly connected together through the backplane with silicone, resulting in poor overall rigidity of the component and low mechanical strength.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A rigid auxiliary strengthening structure for a flexible and lightweight photovoltaic module, including multiple long-side reinforcing ribs and multiple short-side reinforcing ribs;

[0006] A top plate is arranged at the top of the long-side reinforcing rib. A component insertion plate is arranged on one side of the top plate. Multiple slots are arranged on the component insertion plate. A component fixed mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the component insertion plate. Clamping plates are respectively arranged above and below the short-side reinforcing rib. A connecting plate is arranged between the two clamping plates. Insert blocks are respectively arranged at both ends of the connecting plate. Insert holes are respectively arranged on the insert blocks, and pins can be installed inside the insert holes.

[0007] Preferably, the top plate, the component insertion plate and the component fixed mounting plate are integrally formed. The photovoltaic module can be installed above the top plate. The top plate and the photovoltaic module are fixed through silicone.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping plate and the connecting plate are integrally formed, the insert block and the connecting plate are integrally formed, and photovoltaic modules can also be installed on the clamping plate. The photovoltaic modules are fixed to the clamping plate with silicone.

[0009] Preferably, the slots are respectively located at both ends and the middle of the component insert plate, and the insert block can be inserted into the slot, with the length of the insert block being between 8-12mm.

[0010] Preferably, the diameter of the insertion hole is 5mm. After the insertion block is inserted into the slot, the pin can be inserted into the insertion hole. The pin can fix the long side reinforcing rib and the short side reinforcing rib to prevent the long side reinforcing rib and the short side reinforcing rib from separating.

[0011] Preferably, both the long-side reinforcing ribs and the short-side reinforcing ribs are made of polyurethane material, which can ensure the lightweight nature of the long-side reinforcing ribs and the short-side reinforcing ribs.

[0012] Preferably, a side block is provided on one side of the component fixing and mounting plate. The side block is integrally formed with the component fixing and mounting plate. Multiple slots are provided on the side block. Pressure blocks can be installed on the slots and can be engaged with the slots.

[0013] Preferably, the pressure block is equipped with fasteners, the fasteners are M8 bolts, and a bracket is provided below the long side reinforcing rib. The pressure block is fixedly installed to the bracket by the fasteners.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a flexible and lightweight photovoltaic module rigid auxiliary reinforcement structure, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. Through the setting of inserts, holes, pins, slots, long side reinforcing ribs and short side reinforcing ribs, the long side reinforcing ribs and short side reinforcing ribs achieve efficient and reliable right-angle connection. The short side reinforcing ribs are precisely inserted into the slots on the long side reinforcing ribs through the inserts set on both sides. With the quick locking mechanism of the pins and holes, not only is the connection rigidity significantly improved, but also convenient installation and disassembly operations are realized. In addition, the reinforcing ribs are made of polyurethane material, which effectively realizes the lightweight design of the components while ensuring structural strength.

[0016] 2. The ingenious layout of the back reinforcement ribs provides an ideal installation position for the junction box. Placing the junction box on the back of the module not only avoids aging problems caused by direct sunlight, but also significantly reduces the risk of corrosion from environmental factors such as outdoor rainwater, thereby extending the service life of the junction box and improving the overall reliability of the module.

[0017] 3. Through the synergistic effect of side blocks, slots, pressure blocks, fasteners and brackets, the back structure of the photovoltaic module is effectively reinforced. The horizontal "F"-shaped structure constructed with long side reinforcing ribs, combined with the stable connection of pressure blocks and slots and the tightening of M8 bolts, ensures the stability and safety of the module under various environmental conditions and improves the overall structural strength of the module. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing ribs on the long and short sides of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the long and short side reinforcing ribs of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a partial structure.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the component fixing structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing rib connection structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Long side reinforcing rib; 2. Short side reinforcing rib; 3. Top plate; 4. Module insertion plate; 5. Module mounting plate; 6. Insert block; 7. Slot; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Insertion hole; 11. Side block; 12. Card slot; 13. Pin; 14. Pressure block; 15. Fastener; 16. Silicone; 17. Photovoltaic module; 18. Bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 The flexible and lightweight photovoltaic module rigid auxiliary reinforcement structure shown includes multiple long-side reinforcing ribs 1 and multiple short-side reinforcing ribs 2;

[0026] The top of the long side reinforcing rib 1 is provided with a top plate 3, and a component insertion plate 4 is provided on one side of the top plate 3. Multiple slots 7 are provided on the component insertion plate 4, and a component fixing mounting plate 5 is provided at the bottom of the component insertion plate 4. Clamping plates 8 are provided above and below the short side reinforcing rib 2, and a connecting plate 9 is provided between the two clamping plates 8. Insertion blocks 6 are provided at both ends of the connecting plate 9, and insertion holes 10 are provided on the insertion blocks 6. Insert pins 13 can be installed inside the insertion holes 10.

[0027] In this embodiment, the structure composed of the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 is mainly used to assist and strengthen the flexible and lightweight photovoltaic module, ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic module 17. The long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 are fixed to the photovoltaic module 17 by silicone 16. When the long side and the short side reinforcing ribs are connected, two short side reinforcing ribs 2 are respectively provided on the two edges of the long side reinforcing rib 1. The number of short side reinforcing ribs 2 is at least 3, of which there is 1 at each end of the long side reinforcing rib 1 and 1 in the middle of the long side reinforcing rib 1. The actual number of short side reinforcing ribs 2 can be defined according to the length and strength of the module.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the top plate 3, the module insertion plate 4, and the module fixing mounting plate 5 are integrally formed. The photovoltaic module 17 can be installed on the top plate 3. The top plate 3 and the photovoltaic module 17 are fixed together by silicone 16. The clamping plate 8 and the connecting plate 9 are integrally formed. The insertion block 6 and the connecting plate 9 are integrally formed. The photovoltaic module 17 can also be installed on the upper clamping plate 8. The photovoltaic module 17 is fixed to the clamping plate 8 by silicone 16. The slots 7 are respectively set at both ends and the middle position of the module insertion plate 4. The insertion block 6 can be inserted into the slot 7. The length of the insertion block 6 is between 8-12mm. The diameter of the insertion hole 10 is 5mm. After the insertion block 6 is inserted into the slot 7, the pin 13 can be inserted into the insertion hole 10. The pin 13 can fix the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 to prevent the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 from separating. The long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 are both made of polyurethane material. The polyurethane material can ensure the lightweight of the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2.

[0029] Preferably, through the arrangement of insert blocks 6, insertion holes 10, pins 13, slots 7, long side reinforcing ribs 1 and short side reinforcing ribs 2, the short side reinforcing rib 2 can be inserted and fixed into the slots 7 on the long side reinforcing rib 1 via the insert blocks 6 on both sides. The right-angle plug-in connection mechanism between the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 can significantly improve the rigid connection between the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2, and improve the overall rigidity and mechanical strength of the component. After the short side reinforcing rib 2 is inserted into the long side reinforcing rib 1, the insertion and removal operation of the pins 13 and the insertion holes 10 can realize the quick locking and unlocking of the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2, improving the convenience of installation between the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2. At the same time, since both the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 are made of polyurethane material, the component can meet the requirements of lightweighting.

[0030] Preferably, due to the presence of the long side reinforcing rib 1 and the short side reinforcing rib 2 on the back, the junction box can be installed on the back of the component, which reduces the risk of the junction box material aging due to long-term direct exposure to sunlight when the junction box is installed on the front, and also reduces the risk of outdoor rain and other factors to the junction box.

[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a side block 11 is provided on one side of the component mounting plate 5. The side block 11 is integrally formed with the component mounting plate 5. Multiple slots 12 are provided on the side block 11. Pressure blocks 14 can be installed on the slots 12. Pressure blocks 14 can be engaged with the slots 12. Fasteners 15 are installed on the pressure blocks 14. The fasteners 15 are M8 bolts. A bracket 18 is provided below the long side reinforcing rib 1. The pressure blocks 14 are fixedly installed to the bracket 18 by the fasteners 15.

[0032] Preferably, by setting up the side block 11, the slot 12, the pressure block 14, the fastener 15 and the bracket 18, after the photovoltaic module 17 is bonded to the back of the reinforcing rib, the long side reinforcing rib 1 is selected to fix its structure, and a horizontal "F" structure is designed. At the same time, the pressure block 14 is fixed by snapping with the slot 12 and is fixed by the fastener 15 with M8 bolts, which can achieve the purpose of stabilizing and fixing the module.

[0033] Optionally, the number of slots 7 can be customized based on the mechanical strength and length of the component.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible lightweight photovoltaic module rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure, comprising a plurality of long side reinforcing ribs (1) and a plurality of short side reinforcing ribs (2); characterized in that The top of the long side reinforcing rib (1) is provided with a top plate (3), one side of the top plate (3) is provided with a module plug-in plate (4), a plurality of plug-in slots (7) are arranged on the module plug-in plate (4), the bottom of the module plug-in plate (4) is provided with a module fixed mounting plate (5), the upper and lower parts of the short side reinforcing rib (2) are respectively provided with clamping plates (8), the middle part of the two clamping plates (8) is provided with a connecting plate (9), the two ends of the connecting plate (9) are respectively provided with plug-in blocks (6), the plug-in blocks (6) are respectively provided with plug-in holes (10), and the plug-in holes (10) can be installed with a plug-in pin (13) inside.

2. A rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top plate (3), the module plug-in plate (4) and the module fixed mounting plate (5) are integrally formed, the top plate (3) can be installed with a photovoltaic module (17) above, and the top plate (3) and the photovoltaic module (17) are fixed through silicone (16).

3. A rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping plate (8) and the connecting plate (9) are integrally formed, the plug-in block (6) and the connecting plate (9) are integrally formed, the photovoltaic module (17) is installed on the upper clamping plate (8), and the photovoltaic module (17) and the clamping plate (8) are fixed through silicone (16).

4. A rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plug-in slots (7) are arranged at the two ends and the middle position of the module plug-in plate (4), the plug-in block (6) can be plugged with the plug-in slots (7), and the length of the plug-in block (6) is between 8-12mm.

5. A rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the plug-in hole (10) is 5mm, after the plug-in block (6) is plugged with the plug-in slot (7), the plug-in pin (13) can be plugged with the plug-in hole (10), the plug-in pin (13) can fix the long side reinforcing rib (1) and the short side reinforcing rib (2), and prevent the long side reinforcing rib (1) and the short side reinforcing rib (2) from separating.

6. A rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The long side reinforcing rib (1) and the short side reinforcing rib (2) are made of polyurethane material, which can ensure the lightweight of the long side reinforcing rib (1) and the short side reinforcing rib (2).

7. A rigid supplemental reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic assembly according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the module fixed mounting plate (5) is provided with an edge block (11), the edge block (11) and the module fixed mounting plate (5) are integrally formed, a plurality of clamping grooves (12) are arranged on the edge block (11), a pressing block (14) can be installed on the clamping groove (12), and the pressing block (14) can be clamped with the clamping groove (12).

8. A rigid auxiliary reinforcing structure for a flexible lightweight photovoltaic module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A fastener (15) is installed on the pressing block (14), the fastener (15) is an M8 bolt, a support (18) is arranged below the long side reinforcing rib (1), and the pressing block (14) is fixedly installed with the support (18) through the fastener (15).