Flexible solar navigation equipment easy to install

By designing a movable block and locking frame structure, the flexible solar panels can be installed quickly. Equipped with a lifting trough cleaning component to automatically clean dirt, the problem of time-consuming installation and dirt impact in existing technologies is solved, thereby improving installation efficiency and light absorption efficiency.

CN224068573UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31NINGBO NAVIGATION AIDS OFFICE DONGHAI NAVIGATION SUPPORT CENT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

The current installation process for flexible solar panels requires a lot of manpower and time, and they are easily exposed to the air for a long time, which makes them prone to dust and dirt accumulation, affecting the light absorption efficiency.

Method used

An easy-to-install flexible solar navigation device was designed, which uses a movable block and locking frame structure to quickly lock the flexible solar panel, and is equipped with a lifting trough and cleaning components to automatically clean surface dirt.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and automatic cleaning of flexible solar panels, improving installation efficiency and light absorption efficiency while reducing labor costs and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to flexible solar navigation equipment easy to install, which comprises a bottom plate, supporting columns movably connected to the periphery of the top of the bottom plate, a top plate fixedly arranged at the tops of the supporting columns, a rigid solar panel fixedly arranged at the top of the top plate, and a sentry post fixedly arranged at the bottom of the top plate. An operator places the movable block above the fixing strip, the movable block is aligned with the sliding groove, then the movable block is moved downwards, the movable block slides into the sliding groove, then the operator loosens the handle, under the action of the tension spring, the locking frame moves towards the side close to the movable block till the locking frame is movably connected with the clamping groove, and then the movable block is locked. The position of the flexible solar panel is locked, the flexible solar panel is rapidly installed, a threaded rod is driven to rotate through a lifting motor, then a cleaning pad is driven to move, dust, sand or bird excrement dirt on the surface of the flexible solar panel is cleaned, and light absorption is prevented from being affected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flexible solar energy technology, and in particular to a flexible solar navigation device that is easy to install. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible solar panels have a wide range of applications, such as using them to supplement the energy of navigation marks.

[0003] A search revealed a Raspberry Pi-based visual navigation beacon system (publication number CN216645391U), comprising a base, a housing, a light body, a lampshade, and several solar panels. The solar panels are arranged circumferentially around the housing, and an adjustment mechanism is provided between the solar panels and the housing to adjust the connection angle between them. Several camera modules are evenly spaced circumferentially along the outer wall of the upper part of the housing. The housing integrates a main control board, a GPS positioning module, a 4G network module, a battery pack, a charging control board, and a vibration sensor. A light sensor is installed inside the lampshade. This visual navigation beacon system can achieve 360-degree panoramic monitoring of the area surrounding the navigation beacon, offering advantages such as real-time early warning, auxiliary monitoring of waterway safety, reduced regulatory costs, and improved regulatory efficiency.

[0004] The device in the disclosed patent requires an operator to tighten multiple bolts one by one using tools when installing flexible solar panels. This process is labor-intensive and time-consuming, making it impractical. Furthermore, when flexible solar panels are exposed to the air for extended periods, their surfaces become contaminated with dust, sand, or bird droppings, affecting light absorption. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to the technical problems in existing patents, where operators need to use tools to tighten multiple bolts one by one when installing flexible solar panels, which requires a lot of manpower and time and is not very practical, and where flexible solar panels are exposed to the air for a long time, causing the surface of the flexible solar panels to become contaminated with dust, sand or bird droppings, affecting the absorption of light, this utility model provides an easy-to-install flexible solar navigation device.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an easy-to-install flexible solar navigation device, including a base plate, with support columns movably connected to all four sides of the top of the base plate, a top plate fixedly installed on the top of the support columns, a rigid solar panel fixedly installed on the top of the top plate, a sentry post fixedly installed at the bottom of the top plate, the sentry post being fixedly connected to the support columns, a fixing strip fixedly installed on the surface of the support columns, a groove opened on one side of the fixing strip, a movable block slidably connected inside the groove, a flexible solar panel fixedly installed on one side of the movable block, a locking frame slidably connected inside the fixing strip, a slot opened on the surface of the movable block, one end of the locking frame near the movable block extending into the groove and movably connected to the slot, a tension spring fused to the surface of the fixing strip, and the other end of the tension spring being dissolved in one side of the locking frame.

[0007] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly installed on one side of the locking frame, a flange is fixedly fitted on the outer side of the bottom of the support column, and a fastening bolt is installed on the top of the flange, which is threadedly connected to the base plate.

[0008] Furthermore, reinforcing rods are fixedly installed between the supporting columns, and a fence is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a lifting groove is provided on one side of the flexible solar panel, and a cleaning component is installed in the lifting groove. The cleaning component is used to clean dirt from the surface of the flexible solar panel.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the lifting trough is provided with a lifting cavity, and the cleaning component includes a lifting motor that is bolted to the inside of the lifting cavity, a threaded rod that is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the lifting motor and rotatably mounted on the bottom wall of the lifting trough, a threaded ring that is threadedly engaged with the threaded rod, and a threaded block that is fixedly welded to one side of the threaded ring.

[0011] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly also includes a cleaning plate fixedly welded to one side of the threaded block and a cleaning pad installed inside the cleaning plate, the cleaning pad cooperating with the flexible solar panel.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. By pulling the handle, the operator places the movable block above the fixed strip, aligning the movable block with the slide groove. Then, the operator moves the movable block downwards, allowing it to slide into the slide groove. The operator then releases the handle, and under the action of the tension spring, the locking frame moves towards the side closer to the movable block until the locking frame is movably connected with the slot, thereby locking the movable block and thus locking the position of the flexible solar panel, enabling rapid installation of the flexible solar panel.

[0014] 2. The lifting motor drives the threaded rod to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded ring to move. The threaded ring then drives the threaded block to move, which in turn drives the cleaning plate to move. Finally, the cleaning plate drives the cleaning pad to move, thus cleaning the surface of the flexible solar panel from dust, sand, or bird droppings, preventing it from affecting light absorption and improving work quality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flexible solar panel and the fixing strip in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged 3D structural diagram at point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged 3D structural diagram at point B;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flexible solar panel and the cleaning component in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning component in this utility model.

[0021] The diagram is marked as follows:

[0022] 1. Base plate; 2. Support column; 3. Top plate; 4. Rigid solar panel; 5. Sentry post; 6. Fixing strip; 7. Movable block; 8. Flexible solar panel; 9. Locking frame; 10. Tension spring; 11. Handle; 12. Flange; 13. Fastening bolt; 14. Reinforcing rod; 15. Fence; 16. Cleaning assembly; 17. Lifting motor; 18. Threaded rod; 19. Threaded ring; 20. Threaded block; 21. Cleaning plate; 22. Cleaning pad. Detailed Implementation

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "front", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 The present invention will be further described below.

[0026] To address the problems existing in the background art, this application proposes the following technical solution:

[0027] Example 1

[0028] This embodiment provides a technical solution: such as Figures 1-4 As shown, an easy-to-install flexible solar navigation device includes: a base plate 1, with support columns 2 movably connected to all four sides of the top of the base plate 1, a top plate 3 fixedly mounted on the top of the support columns 2, a rigid solar panel 4 fixedly mounted on the top of the top plate 3, a sentry post 5 fixedly mounted on the bottom of the top plate 3, the sentry post 5 being fixedly connected to the support columns 2, a fixing strip 6 fixedly mounted on the surface of the support columns 2, a groove opened on one side of the fixing strip 6, a movable block 7 slidably connected inside the groove, a flexible solar panel 8 fixedly mounted on one side of the movable block 7, a locking frame 9 slidably connected inside the fixing strip 6, a slot opened on the surface of the movable block 7, one end of the locking frame 9 near the movable block 7 extending into the groove and movably connected to the slot, and a tension spring 10 fused to the surface of the fixing strip 6, the other end of the tension spring 10 being dissolved in one side of the locking frame 9.

[0029] A handle 11 is fixedly installed on one side of the locking frame 9, and a flange 12 is fixedly fitted on the outer side of the bottom of the support column 2. A fastening bolt 13 is installed on the top of the flange 12, and the fastening bolt 13 is threadedly connected to the base plate 1.

[0030] Furthermore, reinforcing rods 14 are fixedly installed between the support columns 2, and a fence 15 is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate 3.

[0031] When using the flexible solar panel 8, the operator first pulls the handle 11, placing the movable block 7 above the fixed strip 6 so that the movable block 7 is aligned with the groove. Then, the operator moves the movable block 7 downwards so that it slides into the groove. The operator then releases the handle 11, and under the action of the tension spring 10, the locking frame 9 moves towards the side closer to the movable block 7 until the locking frame 9 is movably connected with the slot, thereby locking the movable block 7 and locking the position of the flexible solar panel 8, allowing for quick installation of the flexible solar panel 8.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] This embodiment is a further optimization based on the above embodiments. The parts that are the same as those in the foregoing technical solutions will not be repeated here. Figures 5-6 As shown, in order to better realize the present invention, the following configuration is adopted: In this embodiment, in order to clean the dirt that is avoided by the flexible solar panel 8, a lifting groove is provided on one side of the flexible solar panel 8, and a cleaning component 16 is installed in the lifting groove.

[0034] In specific implementations, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, a lifting chamber is provided at the top of the lifting trough. The cleaning component 16 includes a lifting motor 17 that is bolted to the inside of the lifting chamber, a threaded rod 18 that is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the lifting motor 17 and rotatably mounted on the bottom wall of the lifting trough, a threaded ring 19 that is threadedly engaged with the threaded rod 18, and a threaded block 20 that is fixedly welded to one side of the threaded ring 19.

[0035] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly 16 also includes a cleaning plate 21 fixedly welded to one side of the threaded block 20 and a cleaning pad 22 installed inside the cleaning plate 21, the cleaning pad 22 cooperating with the flexible solar panel 8.

[0036] Working principle: During use, the lifting motor 17 drives the threaded rod 18 to rotate, the threaded rod 18 drives the threaded ring 19 to move, the threaded ring 19 drives the threaded block 20 to move, the threaded block 20 drives the cleaning plate 21 to move, and the cleaning plate 21 drives the cleaning pad 22 to move, thereby cleaning the dust, sand or bird droppings on the surface of the flexible solar panel 8, avoiding affecting the absorption of light and improving the quality of work.

[0037] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents for those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A flexible solar powered navigation device that is easy to install, characterized by: The utility model provides a solar energy power generation device, including bottom plate (1), the top of bottom plate (1) all movable connection with support column (2) around, support column (2) top fixedly installed with top plate (3), top plate (3) top fixedly installed with rigid solar panel (4), top plate (3) bottom fixedly installed with post (5), post (5) with support column (2) fixed connection, support column (2) surface fixedly installed with fixed strip (6), one side of fixed strip (6) is opened in the sliding slot, the inside sliding connection of sliding slot has movable block (7), movable block (7) one side fixedly installed with flexible solar panel (8), the inside sliding connection of fixed strip (6) has locking frame (9), movable block (7) surface is opened in the clamping groove, locking frame (9) end close to movable block (7) extends to the inside of sliding slot and is connected with clamping groove, the surface of fixed strip (6) is fused with tension spring (10), and the other end of tension spring (10) is dissolved in one side of locking frame (9).

2. A flexible solar powered navigation device easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of locking frame (9) fixedly installed with handle (11), the bottom outside of support column (2) is fixedly covered with flange plate (12), the top of flange plate (12) is installed with fastening bolt (13), and fastening bolt (13) is connected with bottom plate (1) threadedly.

3. A flexible solar powered navigation device easy to install according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixedly installed with reinforcing bar (14) between support column (2), the top of top plate (3) is fixedly installed with fence (15).

4. A flexible solar powered navigation device easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of flexible solar panel (8) is opened in the lifting groove, and cleaning assembly (16) is installed in the lifting groove.

5. A flexible solar powered navigation device easy to install according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting groove top is opened in the lifting cavity, and the cleaning assembly (16) includes lifting motor (17) installed in the lifting cavity by bolt, threaded rod (18) fixedly installed on the output shaft of lifting motor (17) and rotatably installed on the inner bottom wall of lifting groove, threaded ring (19) threadedly engaged on threaded rod (18) and threaded block (20) fixedly welded on one side of threaded ring (19).

6. A flexible solar powered navigation device easy to install according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (16) further includes cleaning plate (21) fixedly welded on one side of threaded block (20) and cleaning pad (22) installed on the inner side of cleaning plate (21), and the cleaning pad (22) is matched with the flexible solar panel (8).