Multifunctional supporting frame for solar water heater

By designing an automated angle adjustment system for the support frame, the problem of existing solar water heater support frames being unable to automatically adjust their angles has been solved, realizing automated adjustment of the collector angle and improving work efficiency.

CN224108370UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10HENAN IND & TRADE VOCATIONAL COLLEGE +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Existing solar water heater support frames lack automatic angle adjustment functionality, limiting the adjustable angle and preventing arbitrary angle adjustments, thus affecting work efficiency.

Method used

A multifunctional support frame including a support frame, a base, an X-shaped lifting connector, and a solar collector mounting bracket was designed. The support frame can be automatically adjusted by a motor-driven lead screw shaft, and the angle of the solar collector can be automatically adjusted by a controller program.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated adjustment of the solar collector angle, which can automatically adjust the optimal irradiation angle according to different time periods, thereby improving the working efficiency of the solar collector.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater, which comprises a support frame and a solar heat collector, and the support frame comprises a base, an X-shaped lifting connecting piece and a heat collector mounting frame; supporting frames are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of one end of the base, a lead screw shaft is rotationally installed between the supporting frames, one end of the lead screw shaft is connected with a motor, and the motor is electrically connected with a controller. A lifting frame is slidably inserted into the upper end of the supporting frame, and a first connecting round rod and a second connecting round rod which are parallel to the lead screw shaft are sequentially arranged on the lifting frame from top to bottom. The X-shaped lifting connecting piece is of an X-shaped cross movable structure, the upper end of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece slidably sleeves the second connecting round rod, and the lower end of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece is installed on the lead screw shaft through threads. One end of the heat collector mounting frame is slidably arranged at one end, far away from the support frame, of the base, and the other end is rotatably mounted on the first connecting round rod; and the solar heat collector is mounted on the heat collector mounting rack. According to the utility model, the motor is automatically started through a program set by the controller, and the heat collector mounting rack is automatically adjusted.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar energy support technology, specifically a multi-functional support frame for solar water heaters. Background Technology

[0002] A solar collector is a key component of a solar water heater, used to absorb solar energy and convert solar radiation into heat. Solar collectors require support structures for installation. Currently, most commercial solar collector support frames use a single support rod, resulting in limited functionality.

[0003] The utility model patent with patent number ZL202021305101.7 discloses a support structure for a solar flat plate collector, including a first support leg and a second support leg. A first connecting component is provided on the first support leg, and a second connecting component is provided on the second support leg. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are provided on the two side walls of the flat plate collector frame.

[0004] The support frame provided by the aforementioned patent has a certain height adjustment function, but its height adjustment capability is too limited. The height adjustment is restricted by the adjustment holes on the base, and can only be adjusted to a fixed height. The working efficiency of the solar collector is related to the angle of sunlight, so the support angle of the frame needs to be adjusted in a timely manner according to different angles of sunlight. However, this support frame does not have an automatic adjustment function, and the adjustment angle is limited by the adjustment holes on the base, so it cannot achieve arbitrary angle adjustment, which needs further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-functional support frame for solar water heaters, which aims to improve the existing support frames that do not have an automatic angle adjustment function and whose adjustment angle is limited and cannot achieve arbitrary angle adjustment.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: A multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater includes a support frame and a solar collector. The support frame includes a base, an X-shaped lifting connector, and a collector mounting frame. Support frames are symmetrically arranged on both sides of one end of the base, and a lead screw shaft is rotatably mounted between the support frames. One end of the lead screw shaft is connected to a motor, and the motor is electrically connected to a controller. A lifting frame is slidably inserted into the upper end of the support frame. A first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, parallel to the lead screw shaft, are arranged sequentially from top to bottom on the lifting frame. The X-shaped lifting connector has an X-shaped cross-moving structure, with its upper end slidably fitted onto the second connecting rod and its lower end threaded onto the lead screw shaft. One end of the collector mounting frame is slidably disposed on the end of the base away from the support frame, and the other end is rotatably mounted on the first connecting rod. The solar collector is mounted on the collector mounting frame.

[0007] Preferably, the lead screw shaft comprises a hexagonal chuck and a first hexagonal slot; the output shaft of the motor is provided with a second hexagonal slot; the two ends of the lead screw shaft are both penetrated through the support frame, one end is provided with a hexagonal chuck, and the other end is provided with a first hexagonal slot; a plurality of the support frames are arranged side by side, and the lead screw shafts on two adjacent support frames are drivingly connected through the hexagonal chucks and the first hexagonal slots at the adjacent ends; the motor is connected with the hexagonal chuck on the first lead screw shaft through the second hexagonal slot.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting frame further comprises a leg, the leg is an inverted V-shaped structure, and the upper end of the leg is sequentially provided with a first connecting round rod and a second connecting round rod from top to bottom; a lifting hole matched with the position of the leg is formed in the upper end face of the support frame, and the lower end of the leg is slidingly installed in the lifting hole.

[0009] Preferably, the X-shaped lifting connector comprises a pair of rotating rods and a rotating pin, the pair of rotating rods are crossingly arranged in an X shape through the rotating pin; one end of the rotating rod located at the upper side is provided with a sliding sleeve, and one end of the rotating rod located at the lower side is provided with a threaded sleeve; the sliding sleeve is slidingly installed on the second connecting round rod, and the threaded sleeve is threadedly installed on the lead screw shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the collector mounting frame comprises a moving wheel and a mounting sleeve, one end of the collector mounting frame is provided with the mounting sleeve, and the other end is provided with the moving wheel; the mounting sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the first connecting round rod, and the moving wheel is abuttingly arranged on the upper end face of the end of the base away from the support frame.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end face of the end of the base away from the support frame is provided with a sliding groove, and the moving wheel is rollingly arranged in the sliding groove.

[0012] Preferably, the collector mounting frame located at one end of the lifting frame is provided with a pressure relief valve, and the pressure relief valve is connected with the solar collector through a pipeline.

[0013] Preferably, the base further comprises ground nails, and the bottom of the base is provided with a plurality of ground nails.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0015] 1、The utility model discloses a controller sets the program automatic starting motor, and the motor drives the lead screw shaft to rotate to a certain angle, so that the distance of the X-shaped lifting connector is lifted, and the collector mounting frame is automatically adjusted at any angle through the lifting frame, so that the angle adjustment is automated.

[0016] 2, the utility model discloses a screw shaft is set up, can carry out head -to -tail connection to the screw shaft in multiple support frames, thereby realizes the single motor driving each support frame and adjusts the angle synchronously. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the back of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the back of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the base of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the lifting frame of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the heat collector mounting frame of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the motor of the utility model.

[0024] In the drawing: 1, base; 101, sliding groove; 102, support frame; 103, ground nail; 104, lifting hole; 2, screw shaft; 201, hexagonal chuck; 202, first hexagonal slot; 3, lifting frame; 301, frame leg; 302, first connecting round rod; 303, second connecting round rod; 4, X-shaped lifting connecting piece; 401, rotating rod; 402, rotating pin; 403, sliding sleeve; 404, threaded sleeve; 5, heat collector mounting frame; 501, moving wheel; 502, mounting sleeve; 6, pressure relief valve; 7, solar heat collector; 8, support plate; 9, motor; 901, second hexagonal slot; 10 controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In the utility model, unless another explicit provision and limitation, the terms "installation", "connection", "connect", "fix" and so on should do broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection; can be direct connection, also can through intermediate medium indirectly connect, can be the communication of two elements or the interaction of two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] The following further description is made in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments: Embodiment 1

[0027] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 indicated, a multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater includes a support frame and a solar heat collector 7, the support frame including a base 1, an X-shaped lifting connecting piece 4 and a heat collector mounting frame 5; the base 1 has support frames 102 symmetrically arranged on both sides of one end, a lead screw shaft 2 is rotatably installed between the support frames 102, one end of the lead screw shaft 2 is connected with a motor 9, the motor 9 is electrically connected with a controller 10; the base 1 further includes ground nails 103, and the bottom of the base 1 is provided with a plurality of ground nails 103. The base 1 can be fixedly installed on the ground through the ground nails 103, the side surface of the support frame 102 is provided with a support plate 8 through a bolt, the motor 9 and the controller 10 are both installed on the support plate 8, and the lead screw shaft 2 is driven to rotate by the motor 9; the controller 10 has an algorithm program built-in through a central processing unit (CPU), and the sun's illumination angle in different months is set, then the angle that the motor needs to rotate at different times is set through PLC programming, so as to drive the lead screw shaft 2 to rotate correspondingly.

[0028] As Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the upper end of the support frame 102 is slidingly inserted with the lifting frame 3, the lifting frame 3 further comprises a frame leg 301, the frame leg 301 is an inverted V-shaped structure, the lower end of the V-shaped structure is provided with a vertical insertion rod, the upper end of the frame leg 301 is sequentially provided with a first connecting round rod 302 and a second connecting round rod 303 from top to bottom; the first connecting round rod 302 and the second connecting round rod 303 are parallel to the lead screw shaft 2. The upper end surface of the support frame 102 is provided with a corresponding lifting hole 104 at the position corresponding to the frame leg 301, the lower end of the frame leg 301 is slidingly installed in the lifting hole 104. The lifting frame 3 is sequentially provided with the first connecting round rod 302 and the second connecting round rod 303 parallel to the lead screw shaft 2 from top to bottom; the X-shaped lifting connector 4 is an X-shaped cross movable structure, and the upper end is slidingly sleeved on the second connecting round rod 303, and the lower end is threadedly installed on the lead screw shaft 2; the X-shaped lifting connector 4 comprises a pair of rotating rods 401 and a rotating pin 402, the pair of rotating rods 401 are arranged in an X-shaped cross rotationally through the rotating pin 402; one end of the pair of rotating rods 401 located at the upper portion is provided with a sliding sleeve 403, and one end located at the lower portion is provided with a threaded sleeve 404; the sliding sleeve 403 is slidingly installed on the second connecting round rod 303, and the threaded sleeve 404 is threadedly installed on the lead screw shaft 2. When installing, the manufacturer converts the horizontal distance difference when the X-shaped lifting connector 4 is contracted or expanded into the distance difference between the upper and lower ends, so that the controller 10 can be set by the program, the motor 9 drives the lead screw shaft 2 to rotate by a certain angle, so that the pair of threaded sleeves 404 on the lead screw shaft are contracted or expanded by a certain distance, so that the X-shaped lifting connector 4 is lifted to a certain height, so that the lifting frame 3 is lifted.

[0029] As Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the collector mounting frame 5 is slidingly arranged at one end of the base 1 away from the support frame 102, and is rotatably mounted at the other end on the first connecting round rod 302. The solar collector 7 is mounted on the collector mounting frame 5, and is rotatable with the collector mounting frame 5 through bolt mounting. The collector mounting frame 5 comprises a moving wheel 501 and a mounting sleeve 502, and is provided with the mounting sleeve 502 at one end and the moving wheel 501 at the other end; the mounting sleeve 502 is rotatably sleeved on the first connecting round rod 302, and the moving wheel 501 is abuttingly arranged on the end face of the base 1 away from the support frame 102. The end face of the base 1 away from the support frame 102 is provided with a sliding groove 101, and the moving wheel 501 is rollingly arranged in the sliding groove 101. In addition, the pressure relief valve 6 is arranged at one end of the lifting frame 3, and is connected to the solar collector 7 through a pipeline. During the lifting of the lifting frame 3, the collector mounting frame 5 mounted at one end of the lifting frame 3 can be lifted, and the other end can slide in the sliding groove 101 through the moving wheel 501, so that the inclination angle of the collector mounting frame 5 can be changed according to the lifting distance of the lifting frame 3. Through the program set by the controller 10, different inclination angles can be automatically adjusted according to different time periods.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the lead screw shaft 2 comprises a hexagonal chuck 201 and a first hexagonal chuck groove 202; the output shaft of the motor 9 is provided with a second hexagonal chuck groove 901; the two ends of the lead screw shaft 2 are both penetratingly arranged in the support frame 102, and one end is provided with the hexagonal chuck 201 and the other end is provided with the first hexagonal chuck groove 202; the support frames are arranged in parallel, and the lead screw shafts 2 in two adjacent support frames are drivingly connected through the adjacent hexagonal chucks 201 and first hexagonal chuck grooves 202; the motor 9 is connected to the hexagonal chuck 201 on the first lead screw shaft 2 through the second hexagonal chuck groove 801. By arranging the hexagonal chuck 201 and the first hexagonal chuck groove 202 at the two ends of the lead screw shaft 2, and setting the motor 9 and the lead screw shaft 2 in detachable connection, a plurality of support frames can be arranged in parallel, and the lead screw shafts 2 of each support frame can be connected, so that all the support frames can be synchronously adjusted through a single motor 9. Embodiment 2

[0031] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in the accompanying drawings, a multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater comprises a support frame and a solar collector 7, the support frame comprising a base 1, an X-shaped lifting connecting piece 4 and a collector mounting frame 5; the base 1 is provided with support frames 102 symmetrically on both sides of one end thereof, and a lead screw shaft 2 is rotatably installed between the support frames 102, one end of the lead screw shaft 2 is connected with a motor 9, and the motor 9 is electrically connected with a controller 10; the base 1 further comprises ground nails 103, and the bottom of the base 1 is provided with a plurality of ground nails 103.

[0032] As shown in the accompanying drawings, Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a lifting frame 3 is slidingly inserted into the upper end of the support frame 102, and the lifting frame 3 further comprises a leg 301, which is an inverted V-shaped structure, and the upper end of the leg 301 is sequentially provided with a first connecting round rod 302 and a second connecting round rod 303 from top to bottom; a lifting hole 104 corresponding to the position of the leg 301 is formed in the upper end face of the support frame 102, and the lower end of the leg 301 is slidingly installed in the lifting hole 104. The lifting frame 3 is sequentially provided with the first connecting round rod 302 and the second connecting round rod 303 parallel to the lead screw shaft 2 from top to bottom; the X-shaped lifting connecting piece 4 is an X-shaped cross-shaped movable structure, and the upper end thereof is slidingly sleeved on the second connecting round rod 303, and the lower end thereof is threadedly installed on the lead screw shaft 2; the X-shaped lifting connecting piece 4 comprises a pair of rotating rods 401 and a rotating pin 402, and the pair of rotating rods 401 are arranged in an X-shaped cross shape through the rotating pin 402; one end of the pair of rotating rods 401 located at the upper side is provided with a sliding sleeve 403, and the other end thereof located at the lower side is provided with a threaded sleeve 404; the sliding sleeve 403 is slidingly installed on the second connecting round rod 303, and the threaded sleeve 404 is threadedly installed on the lead screw shaft 2.

[0033] As shown in the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 6 , the collector mounting frame 5 is slidingly arranged at one end of the base 1 away from the support frame 102, and the other end thereof is rotatably installed on the first connecting round rod 302. The solar collector 7 is installed on the collector mounting frame 5. The collector mounting frame 5 comprises a moving wheel 501 and a mounting sleeve 502, one end of the collector mounting frame 5 is provided with the mounting sleeve 502, and the other end thereof is provided with the moving wheel 501; the mounting sleeve 502 is rotatably sleeved on the first connecting round rod 302, and the moving wheel 501 is abuttingly arranged on the upper end face of the end of the base 1 away from the support frame 102. The upper end face of the end of the base 1 away from the support frame 102 is provided with a sliding groove 101, and the moving wheel 501 is rollingly arranged in the sliding groove 101. In addition, a pressure relief valve 6 is further included, and the pressure relief valve 6 is arranged at one end of the collector mounting frame 5 located in the lifting frame 3, and the pressure relief valve 6 is connected with the solar collector 7 through a pipeline.

[0034] As shown in the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the lead screw shaft 2 includes a hexagonal chuck 201 and a first hexagonal chuck groove 202; the output shaft of the motor 9 is provided with a second hexagonal chuck groove 901; the two ends of the lead screw shaft 2 are both penetrated through the support frame 102, one end is provided with the hexagonal chuck 201, and the other end is provided with the first hexagonal chuck groove 202; the support frames are arranged side by side, and the lead screw shafts 2 in the two adjacent support frames are respectively connected in transmission through the adjacent hexagonal chucks 201 and first hexagonal chuck grooves 202; the motor 9 is connected with the hexagonal chuck 201 on the first lead screw shaft 2 through the second hexagonal chuck groove 801.

[0035] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: in use, according to the number of support frames required, the support frames are arranged side by side, and the hexagonal chuck 201 and the first hexagonal chuck groove 202 in the lead screw shaft 2 in each support frame are sequentially connected, so that the lead screw shafts 2 in the various support frames can rotate synchronously; then the controller 10 drives the motor 9 to rotate, the motor 9 drives the lead screw shaft 2 to rotate, and in the rotating process of the lead screw shaft 2, the pair of threaded sleeves 404 in the lower part of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece moves relatively on the lead screw shaft, thereby driving the X-shaped lifting connecting piece to open or close, so as to adjust the up-down spacing of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece, thereby realizing the lifting of the lifting frame 3, and the lifting of one end of the heat collector mounting frame 5 driven by the lifting frame 3, so as to change the inclination angle of the heat collector mounting frame 5.

[0036] In conclusion, the utility model automatically starts the motor 9 through the controller 10, drives the lead screw shaft 2 to rotate by a certain angle through the motor 9, thereby realizing the fixed-distance lifting of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece 4, and automatically adjusting the heat collector mounting frame 5 at any angle through the lifting frame 3, realizing the automation of angle adjustment; through the lead screw shaft 2, the lead screw shafts 2 in the multiple support frames can be connected at the head and tail, thereby realizing the synchronous adjustment of the various support frames driven by the single motor 9.

[0037] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not used for limiting the utility model, and for the person skilled in the art, the utility model can have various changes and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater, comprising a support frame and a solar collector (7), characterized in that, The support frame comprises a base (1), an X-shaped lifting connecting piece (4) and a collector mounting rack (5); two symmetrical support frames (102) are arranged at one end of the base (1), a lead screw shaft (2) is rotatably arranged between the support frames (102), one end of the lead screw shaft (2) is connected with a motor (9), and the motor (9) is electrically connected with a controller (10); a lifting frame (3) is slidably arranged at the upper end of the support frame (102), and a first connecting round rod (302) and a second connecting round rod (303) parallel to the lead screw shaft (2) are sequentially arranged on the lifting frame (3) from top to bottom; the X-shaped lifting connecting piece (4) is an X-shaped cross movable structure, the upper end of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece (4) is slidably sleeved on the second connecting round rod (303), and the lower end of the X-shaped lifting connecting piece (4) is threadedly mounted on the lead screw shaft (2); one end of the collector mounting rack (5) is slidably arranged on the end of the base (1) away from the support frame (102), and the other end of the collector mounting rack (5) is rotatably mounted on the first connecting round rod (302); the solar collector (7) is mounted on the collector mounting rack (5).

2. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 1, wherein The lead screw shaft (2) comprises a hexagonal chuck (201) and a first hexagonal chuck groove (202); a second hexagonal chuck groove (901) is arranged on the output shaft of the motor (9); the lead screw shaft (2) penetrates through the support frame (102) at both ends, one end is provided with the hexagonal chuck (201), and the other end is provided with the first hexagonal chuck groove (202); a plurality of support frames are arranged side by side, and the lead screw shafts (2) on two adjacent support frames (102) are drivingly connected through the hexagonal chucks (201) and the first hexagonal chuck grooves (202) at the adjacent ends of the two support frames (102); the motor (9) is connected with the hexagonal chuck (201) on the first lead screw shaft (2) through the second hexagonal chuck groove (901).

3. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 1, wherein The lifting frame (3) further comprises a frame leg (301), the frame leg (301) is an inverted V-shaped structure, and the upper end of the frame leg (301) is sequentially provided with the first connecting round rod (302) and the second connecting round rod (303) from top to bottom; a lifting hole (104) corresponding to the position of the frame leg (301) is formed in the upper end face of the support frame (102), and the lower end of the frame leg (301) is slidably mounted in the lifting hole (104).

4. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 1, wherein The X-shaped lifting connecting piece (4) comprises a pair of rotating rods (401) and a rotating pin (402), and the pair of rotating rods (401) are arranged in an X-shaped cross rotating mode through the rotating pin (402); one end of the rotating rod (401) located at the upper side is provided with a sliding sleeve (403), and the other end of the rotating rod (401) located at the lower side is provided with a threaded sleeve (404); the sliding sleeve (403) is slidably mounted on the second connecting round rod (303), and the threaded sleeve (404) is threadedly mounted on the lead screw shaft (2).

5. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 1, wherein The heat collector mounting frame (5) comprises a moving wheel (501) and a mounting sleeve (502), one end of the heat collector mounting frame (5) is provided with the mounting sleeve (502), and the other end is provided with the moving wheel (501); the mounting sleeve (502) is rotationally sleeved on the first connecting round rod (302), and the moving wheel (501) is abutted against the upper end face of the one end of the base (1) away from the support frame (102).

6. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 5, wherein The upper end face of the one end of the base (1) away from the support frame (102) is provided with a sliding groove (101), and the moving wheel (501) is rollingly arranged in the sliding groove (101).

7. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 1, wherein In addition, a pressure relief valve (6) is further included, the heat collector mounting frame (5) is provided with the pressure relief valve (6) at one end of the lifting frame (3), and the pressure relief valve (6) is connected with the solar heat collector (7) through a pipeline.

8. The multifunctional support frame for a solar water heater according to claim 1, wherein The base (1) further comprises ground nails (103), and the bottom of the base (1) is provided with a plurality of ground nails (103).

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