Portable photovoltaic support

By designing a portable photovoltaic bracket and adopting a sliding guide rail and an adjustable screw brace mechanism, the problem of low assembly efficiency of photovoltaic brackets has been solved, enabling rapid construction and folding, adapting to the photovoltaic module needs of different regions, and improving the emergency response capabilities of remote areas.

CN224138936UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17SHANXI ROAD & BRIDGE GRP COMM MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANXI ROAD & BRIDGE GRP COMM MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic mounting systems typically involve packaging components and parts separately, transporting them by truck, and assembling them on-site. This process consumes a lot of manpower and resources, has low assembly efficiency, and cannot meet the needs of rapid installation in remote areas.

Method used

A portable photovoltaic bracket was designed, including a support base and a panel fixing frame. It adopts a sliding guide rail, an adjustable screw brace mechanism and a locking mechanism to realize the rapid unfolding, fixing and folding of photovoltaic panels and adapt to different light-receiving tilt angles.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid assembly and folding of photovoltaic panels, adapting to the light requirements of different regions, improving assembly efficiency and emergency response capabilities in remote areas, and reducing the risk of damage during transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable photovoltaic support, and relates to the technical field of photovoltaic supports, the portable photovoltaic support comprises a supporting bottom frame and a panel fixing frame, the supporting bottom frame and the panel fixing frame are both square frame structures formed by welding a plurality of connecting square pipes between two parallel main body square pipes at equal intervals; a sliding guide rail is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of a main body square pipe of the supporting bottom frame, a T-shaped sliding groove is formed in the upper end of the sliding guide rail, the sliding guide rail is slidably connected with a T-shaped sliding seat, and the center of the upper end of the T-shaped sliding seat penetrates through the sliding guide rail and is fixedly connected with a connecting hinged support. A photovoltaic array can be temporarily built in a public place or a remote area where a power grid is difficult to access, and power support is provided for activities or facilities; in addition, the photovoltaic array can be quickly built in natural disasters or other emergencies, the dilemma of power shortage in disaster areas is relieved, and the overall emergency response speed and toughness of the society are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic support technology, specifically to a portable photovoltaic support. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of industrial civilization, the consumption of oil and natural gas has been increasing, leading to serious environmental pollution and energy crises. As science and technology advance, solar energy, a green and environmentally friendly energy source, is being widely applied in various fields of production and daily life. In remote mountainous areas, desert regions, the African continent, temporary construction sites, and other places with inadequate infrastructure and a lack of electricity, how to utilize solar energy resources more conveniently and efficiently is receiving increasing attention from the whole society.

[0003] Solar panels in photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems typically need to be installed outdoors in sunny, open areas to fully utilize solar energy. Support structures are an essential component for installing PV modules. Existing PV support structures usually involve packaging individual components and parts separately, transporting them by truck, and assembling them on-site. In public places or remote areas with limited grid access, temporarily setting up PV arrays requires significant manpower and resources, and the assembly efficiency is low, failing to meet the need for rapid deployment. Therefore, we propose a portable PV support structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems of existing photovoltaic (PV) support systems, which typically involve the categorization and packaging of components and parts, transportation by vehicle, and on-site assembly. In public places or remote areas with limited grid access, the temporary construction of PV arrays requires significant manpower and resources, and assembly efficiency is low, failing to meet the need for rapid deployment. This invention provides a portable PV support system.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A portable photovoltaic bracket includes a support base and a panel fixing frame. Both the support base and the panel fixing frame are square frame structures composed of multiple connecting square tubes welded at equal intervals between two parallel main square tubes. A sliding guide rail is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of the main square tube of the support base. A T-shaped sliding groove is opened at the upper end of the sliding guide rail. A T-shaped sliding seat is slidably connected to the sliding guide rail. A connecting hinge seat is fixedly connected through the center of the upper end of the T-shaped sliding seat and the bottom of the panel fixing frame. An adjustable screw diagonal brace mechanism is provided between the rear side of the support base and the rear side of the panel fixing frame.

[0007] Preferably, panel slots are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the main square tubes on both sides of the panel fixing frame, and square grooves are opened on the inward side of the panel slots on both sides, and photovoltaic panels are inserted between the panel slots on both sides.

[0008] Preferably, a locking hole is provided at the center of the lower end of the T-shaped sliding seat, and a locking bolt is inserted into the locking hole on the outer side of the front end of the sliding guide rail. The locking bolt passes through the locking hole. A fixing tongue is fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the panel fixing bracket, and the size of the fixing tongue matches the upper end of the slide groove of the sliding guide rail. A fixing hole is provided on the side wall of the fixing tongue at the position of the locking bolt.

[0009] Preferably, the adjustable screw brace mechanism includes an adjusting screw sleeve and a brace screw. The bottom of the adjusting screw sleeve is rotatably inserted with a connecting ring, and the upper rear side of the sliding guide rail is fixedly connected with a screw sleeve hinge seat. The screw sleeve hinge seat and the bottom connecting ring of the adjusting screw sleeve are hinged together by a hinge shaft. The upper end of the brace screw is rotatably connected to the rear end of the panel fixing frame, and the adjusting screw sleeve and the brace screw are threaded together.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the diagonal bracing screw is fixedly connected to a flip-type connecting seat, and a bolt pin is inserted through the side wall of the flip-type connecting seat. Multiple adjustable insertion holes are equally spaced on the rear side of the main square tubes on both sides of the panel fixing frame. The bolt pin on the flip-type connecting seat is threaded into one of the adjustable insertion holes, and the flip-type connecting seat rotates around the bolt pin.

[0011] Preferably, a fixing screw hole is provided on the outer side of the sliding guide rail corresponding to the rotation path of the flip-connecting seat.

[0012] Preferably, protective steel wire mesh is fixedly connected to the rear side of the main square tubes on both sides of the supporting base and the panel fixing frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model, through the setting of a support base and a panel fixing frame, fixes the photovoltaic panel on the panel fixing frame. The bottom of the panel fixing frame can slide along a sliding guide rail. When a photovoltaic panel needs to be temporarily set up in public places or remote areas where it is difficult to connect to the power grid, the bottom of the panel fixing frame is slid to the front along the sliding guide rail. The rear side of the support base and the panel fixing frame are connected by an adjustable screw diagonal brace mechanism, which tilts and supports the panel fixing frame. The tilt angle of the panel fixing frame can be adjusted to adapt to the optimal light-receiving tilt angle required by photovoltaic modules in different regions. When the photovoltaic panel needs to be transported, the bottom of the panel fixing frame can be slid to the rear and then flipped forward to overlap and fix it with the support base. The support base and the panel fixing frame can provide protective support for both sides of the photovoltaic panel. Multiple photovoltaic brackets can be stacked for easy transportation and effectively prevent the photovoltaic modules from being squeezed and damaged during transportation. It can temporarily set up photovoltaic arrays in public places or remote areas where it is difficult to connect to the power grid to provide power support for activities or facilities. It can also quickly set up photovoltaic arrays in natural disasters or other emergencies to alleviate the power shortage in disaster areas and improve the overall emergency response speed and resilience of society.

[0015] 2. This utility model features a locking hole. After the locking bolt passes through the sliding guide rail, it is inserted into the locking bolt to fix the locking hole to the front side of the sliding guide rail. This facilitates the fixation of the front end of the panel fixing frame when unfolded. The fixing tongue can be inserted into the front side of the sliding guide rail when the photovoltaic bracket is folded and stored. The locking bolt passes through the fixing tongue to fix it, thus fixing the position of the rear end of the panel fixing frame after flipping and folding. The front side of the panel fixing frame can only move back and forth along the sliding guide rail when it slides to the rear side of the sliding guide rail via the T-shaped sliding seat. After the rear end of the panel fixing frame is flipped and fixed, the entire panel fixing frame is fixed to the support base, and the photovoltaic panel is clamped between the support base and the panel fixing frame, which facilitates folding and transportation.

[0016] 3. This utility model, through the setting of an adjusting screw sleeve and a diagonal brace screw, allows both ends of the adjusting screw sleeve and the diagonal brace screw to be flipped. The adjusting screw sleeve can rotate around the connecting ring. By rotating the adjusting screw sleeve, the distance between the two ends of the adjusting screw sleeve and the diagonal brace screw can be adjusted through the threaded engagement, thereby adjusting the distance between the support base and the rear end of the panel fixing frame, and adjusting the tilt angle of the panel fixing frame within the range of 15 to 45 degrees. This allows it to adapt to the optimal light-receiving tilt angle required by photovoltaic modules in most regions. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a side sectional view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the support base of this utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support base frame; 2. Sliding guide rail; 3. T-shaped sliding seat; 4. Panel fixing bracket; 5. Panel slot; 6. Screw sleeve hinge seat; 7. Adjusting screw sleeve; 8. Diagonal brace screw; 9. Flip-over connecting seat; 10. Adjustable insertion hole; 11. Fixed locking tongue; 12. Locking insertion hole; 13. Locking bolt; 14. Protective wire mesh. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 This utility model provides a portable photovoltaic bracket, including a support base 1 and a panel fixing frame 4. Both the support base 1 and the panel fixing frame 4 are square frame structures composed of multiple connecting square tubes welded at equal intervals between two parallel main square tubes. A sliding guide rail 2 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of the main square tube of the support base 1. A T-shaped sliding groove is opened at the upper end of the sliding guide rail 2. A T-shaped sliding seat 3 is slidably connected to the sliding guide rail 2. A connecting hinge seat is fixedly connected through the upper center of the T-shaped sliding seat 3 and the upper end of the connecting hinge seat is hinged to the bottom of the panel fixing frame 4. An adjustable screw diagonal brace mechanism is provided between the rear side of the support base 1 and the rear side of the panel fixing frame 4.

[0024] Furthermore, panel slots 5 are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the main square tubes on both sides of the panel mounting bracket 4, and square grooves are opened on the inward side of both sides of the panel slots 5. A photovoltaic panel is inserted between the two sides of the panel slots 5. After the photovoltaic panel is inserted into the panel slots 5, the rubber strip is inserted to clamp and fix the photovoltaic panel, which facilitates the installation and removal of the photovoltaic panel.

[0025] Furthermore, a locking hole 12 is provided at the center of the lower side of the T-shaped sliding seat 3, and a locking bolt 13 is inserted into the outer side of the front end of the sliding guide rail 2 corresponding to the locking hole 12. The locking bolt 13 passes through the locking hole 12. A fixing tongue 11 is fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the panel fixing bracket 4, and the fixing tongue 11 matches the upper dimension of the slide groove of the sliding guide rail 2. A fixing hole is provided on the side wall of the fixing tongue 11 corresponding to the position of the locking bolt 13. Through the provided locking hole 12, the locking bolt 13 passes through the sliding guide rail 2 and is inserted into the locking bolt 13, which can fix the locking hole 12 to the front side of the sliding guide rail 2. When unfolded, the front end of the panel fixing frame 4 is fixed by a fixing tongue 11. The fixing tongue 11 can be inserted into the front side of the sliding guide rail 2 when the photovoltaic bracket is folded and stored. The fixing tongue 11 is fixed by the locking bolt 13 passing through it, thus fixing the rear end of the panel fixing frame 4 after flipping and folding. The front side of the panel fixing frame 4 can only move back and forth along the sliding guide rail 2 by sliding to the rear side of the sliding guide rail 2 via the T-shaped sliding seat 3. After the rear end of the panel fixing frame 4 is flipped and fixed, the entire panel fixing frame 4 is fixed to the support base 1, and the photovoltaic panel is clamped between the support base 1 and the panel fixing frame 4, which is convenient for folding and transportation.

[0026] Furthermore, the adjustable screw brace mechanism includes an adjusting screw sleeve 7 and a brace screw 8. A connecting ring is rotatably inserted into the bottom of the adjusting screw sleeve 7, and a screw sleeve hinge seat 6 is fixedly connected to the upper rear side of the sliding guide rail 2. The screw sleeve hinge seat 6 and the bottom connecting ring of the adjusting screw sleeve 7 are hinged together by a hinge shaft. The upper end of the brace screw 8 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the panel fixing frame 4, and the adjusting screw sleeve 7 and the brace screw 8 are threaded together. With the adjustment screw sleeve 7 and the brace screw 8, both ends of the adjusting screw sleeve 7 and the brace screw 8 can be flipped. The adjusting screw sleeve 7 can rotate around the connecting ring. By rotating the adjusting screw sleeve 7, the distance between the two ends of the adjusting screw sleeve 7 and the brace screw 8 can be adjusted by the threaded engagement of the adjusting screw sleeve 7 and the brace screw 8, thereby adjusting the distance between the support base frame 1 and the rear end of the panel fixing frame 4, and adjusting the tilt angle of the panel fixing frame 4 within the range of 15 to 45 degrees, so as to adapt to the optimal light-receiving tilt angle required by photovoltaic modules in most regions.

[0027] Furthermore, a flip-connecting seat 9 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the diagonal bracing screw 8. A bolt pin is inserted through the side wall of the flip-connecting seat 9. Multiple adjustable insertion holes 10 are equally spaced on the rear side of the main square tubes on both sides of the panel fixing frame 4. The bolt pin on the flip-connecting seat 9 is threaded into one of the adjustable insertion holes 10, and the flip-connecting seat 9 rotates around the bolt pin. Through the flip-connecting seat 9, the diagonal bracing screw 8 can be connected to the panel fixing frame 4 through the threaded connection between the bolt pin and the adjustable insertion hole 10. The rotation of the flip-connecting seat 9 and the screw pin enables the diagonal bracing screw 8 to flip relative to the panel fixing frame 4, adapting to the change in angle between the diagonal bracing screw 8 and the panel fixing frame 4 when the distance between the two ends of the adjusting sleeve 7 and the diagonal bracing screw 8 is adjusted. Through the multiple adjustable insertion holes 10, the range of angle adjustment of the support base 1 and the panel fixing frame 4 when the adjusting sleeve 7 and the diagonal bracing screw 8 extend and retract is increased, thereby improving the practicality of the photovoltaic panel.

[0028] Furthermore, a fixing screw hole is provided on the outer side of the sliding guide rail 2 corresponding to the rotation path of the flip-connecting seat 9; the fixing screw hole facilitates the fixing of the outer end of the inclined brace screw 8 to the outer side of the sliding guide rail 2 in the folding photovoltaic bracket, ensuring the integrity of the device and facilitating transportation.

[0029] Furthermore, protective wire mesh 14 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the main square tubes on both sides of the support base 1 and the panel fixing frame 4; through the protective wire mesh 14, the protective wire mesh 14 can form flexible protection on both sides of the photovoltaic panel after the photovoltaic bracket is folded, and the protective wire mesh 14 on the support base 1 can be used to load gravel or counterweights after the photovoltaic bracket is erected, thereby improving the stability of the support base 1 when it is supported.

[0030] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: In use, the photovoltaic panel is fixed to the panel fixing frame 4 via the supporting base 1 and the panel fixing frame 4. The bottom of the panel fixing frame 4 can slide along the sliding guide rail 2. When a photovoltaic panel needs to be temporarily installed in public places or remote areas where grid connection is difficult, the bottom of the panel fixing frame 4 is slid to the front along the sliding guide rail 2. An adjustable screw-type inclined brace mechanism connects the supporting base 1 and the rear of the panel fixing frame 4, tilting and fixing the panel fixing frame 4. The tilt angle of the panel fixing frame 4 is adjusted to adapt to the optimal light-receiving tilt angle required by photovoltaic modules in different regions. When the panels need to be transported, the bottom of the panel fixing frame 4 can be slid to the rearmost side, and then flipped forward to overlap and fix it with the support base frame 1. The support base frame 1 and the panel fixing frame 4 can provide protective support for both sides of the photovoltaic panel, and multiple photovoltaic brackets can be stacked for easy transportation and effectively prevent the photovoltaic modules from being squeezed and damaged during transportation. Photovoltaic arrays can be temporarily set up in public places or remote areas where it is difficult to connect to the grid to provide power support for activities or facilities; they can also be quickly set up in the event of natural disasters or other emergencies to alleviate the power shortage in disaster areas and improve the overall emergency response speed and resilience of society.

[0031] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A portable photovoltaic mount, characterized by: The support base (1) and panel fixing frame (4) are both square frame structures composed of multiple connecting square tubes welded at equal intervals between two parallel main square tubes. A sliding guide rail (2) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper end of the main square tube of the support base (1). A T-shaped groove is opened at the upper end of the sliding guide rail (2). A T-shaped sliding seat (3) is slidably connected to the sliding guide rail (2). A connecting hinge seat is fixedly connected through the center of the upper end of the T-shaped sliding seat (3) through the sliding guide rail (2). The upper end of the connecting hinge seat is hinged to the bottom of the panel fixing frame (4). An adjustable screw diagonal brace mechanism is provided between the rear side of the support base (1) and the rear side of the panel fixing frame (4).

2. The portable photovoltaic mount of claim 1, wherein: The panel mounting bracket (4) has panel slots (5) fixedly connected to the outer sides of the main square tubes on both sides, and square grooves are opened on the inner side of the panel slots (5) on both sides. A photovoltaic panel is inserted between the panel slots (5) on both sides.

3. The portable photovoltaic mount of claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the T-shaped sliding seat (3) has a locking hole (12) at the center of the side of the sliding seat, and a locking bolt (13) is inserted into the outer side of the front end of the sliding guide rail (2) corresponding to the locking hole (12). The locking bolt (13) passes through the locking hole (12). The upper outer side of the panel fixing bracket (4) is fixedly connected to a fixing tongue (11), and the fixing tongue (11) matches the upper size of the sliding groove of the sliding guide rail (2). The side wall of the fixing tongue (11) has a fixing hole at the position of the locking bolt (13).

4. The portable photovoltaic mount of claim 1, wherein: The adjustable screw brace mechanism includes an adjusting screw sleeve (7) and a brace screw (8). The bottom of the adjusting screw sleeve (7) is rotatably inserted with a connecting ring, and the upper rear side of the sliding guide rail (2) is fixedly connected with a screw sleeve hinge seat (6). The screw sleeve hinge seat (6) and the bottom connecting ring of the adjusting screw sleeve (7) are hinged together by a hinge shaft. The upper end of the brace screw (8) is rotatably connected to the rear end of the panel fixing frame (4), and the adjusting screw sleeve (7) and the brace screw (8) are threaded together.

5. The portable photovoltaic mount of claim 4, wherein: The upper end of the inclined bracing screw (8) is fixedly connected to a flip-connecting seat (9). A bolt pin is inserted through the side wall of the flip-connecting seat (9). Multiple adjustable insertion holes (10) are equally spaced on the rear side of the main square tubes on both sides of the panel fixing frame (4). The bolt pin on the flip-connecting seat (9) is threaded into one of the adjustable insertion holes (10), and the flip-connecting seat (9) rotates around the bolt pin.

6. The portable photovoltaic mount of claim 5, wherein: The outer side of the sliding guide rail (2) has a fixed screw hole corresponding to the rotation path of the flip-connecting seat (9).

7. The portable photovoltaic mount of claim 1, wherein: Protective steel wire mesh (14) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the main square tubes on both sides of the supporting base frame (1) and the panel fixing frame (4).