Adjustable supporting tool for offshore photovoltaic steel grid assembly

The modularly designed adjustable support fixtures solve the problem that offshore photovoltaic support fixtures cannot adapt to changes in height, enabling high-precision assembly and safe and reliable offshore photovoltaic steel grid construction.

CN224164797UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24NORTHWEST ENGINEERING CORPORATION LIMITED
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NORTHWEST ENGINEERING CORPORATION LIMITED
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing fixed-height design of offshore photovoltaic support equipment cannot adapt to the height changes required during the steel grid assembly process, resulting in accumulated errors and structural stress concentration, which affects installation accuracy and safety.

Method used

The modular adjustable support fixture includes a height adjustment module, a telescopic module, and a support module. It adapts to height changes by adjusting the embedding depth of the telescopic module, and is combined with a cable placement module and a stabilizing unit to improve safety and stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and safety of assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures, reduces errors, enhances adaptability to tidal changes and wave impacts, reduces the risk of cable damage, and improves construction efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an adjustable supporting tool for assembling an offshore photovoltaic steel grid. The adjustable supporting tool comprises a height adjusting module, a fixing module, a telescopic module and a supporting module, wherein the fixing module, the telescopic module and the supporting module are sequentially connected from top to bottom. The fixing module is connected with an offshore photovoltaic steel grid; one end of the telescopic module is embedded into the supporting module and is detachably connected with the supporting module; the height adjusting module is connected with the telescopic module and used for adjusting the depth of the telescopic module embedded into the supporting module. The supporting module is used for supporting the fixing module and the telescopic module. According to the utility model, a modularized combined structure of the fixing module, the telescopic module, the height adjusting module and the supporting module is adopted, and the depth of the telescopic module embedded into the supporting module is adjusted through the height adjusting module, so that the levelness and the butt joint precision during the assembly of the steel net rack are ensured, and the assembly operation of the offshore photovoltaic steel net rack can adapt to the tide level change; manual measurement errors are reduced, and the assembling efficiency and quality are greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of solar photovoltaic power generation technology, and particularly relates to an adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures. Background Technology

[0002] Offshore photovoltaic (PV) power generation is an emerging clean energy development model. By transferring PV power plants from land to the ocean surface, it fully utilizes the advantages of the open, unobstructed sea surface, long hours of sunshine, and high solar radiation, significantly improving power generation efficiency. Compared with onshore PV, offshore PV projects face a more complex engineering environment, requiring comprehensive consideration of multiple factors such as meteorological and hydrological conditions, geological conditions, and structural safety, which places higher demands on the stability and adaptability of the PV support system.

[0003] In existing technologies, offshore photovoltaic (PV) support structures mainly adopt large-span steel grid structures. To ensure the accuracy of ground assembly, a specialized support tooling system is required during construction. These support tools are typically fixed on the ground and use rigid support points to position and temporarily fix the steel grid units, ensuring the geometric accuracy and node connection accuracy of multi-span continuous steel grid units during assembly, thus creating conditions for subsequent overall hoisting.

[0004] However, the existing support fixtures are designed with a fixed height, which cannot be dynamically adjusted according to the height changes required during the steel space frame assembly process. On the one hand, this results in a lack of effective real-time correction methods when height deviations occur during the steel space frame assembly, which may cause cumulative errors and affect the overall installation accuracy. On the other hand, the fixed support height is difficult to adapt to changes in tide level and wave impact, which increases the risk of structural stress concentration and directly affects construction safety and the lifespan of the support system. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model proposes an adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures.

[0006] This utility model proposes an adjustable support fixture for assembling a marine photovoltaic steel grid, including a height adjustment module, a fixed module, a telescopic module and a support module connected from top to bottom;

[0007] The fixing module is connected to the offshore photovoltaic steel grid structure;

[0008] One end of the telescopic module is embedded inside the support module and is detachably connected to the support module;

[0009] The height adjustment module is connected to the telescopic module and is used to adjust the depth at which the telescopic module is embedded in the support module;

[0010] The support module is used to provide support for the fixed module and the telescopic module.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the telescopic module embedded inside the support module is threadedly connected to the support module;

[0012] The height adjustment module is sleeved on the telescopic module and is threadedly connected to the telescopic module.

[0013] Preferably, the adjustable support fixture for assembling the offshore photovoltaic steel grid also includes a cable placement module;

[0014] The cable placement module is arranged around the support module and is used to place the construction cable.

[0015] Preferably, the cable placement module includes a collection unit and a protection unit;

[0016] The collection unit is arranged around the support module and is used to house the construction cable;

[0017] The protective unit covers the surface of the collecting unit and is used to protect the collecting unit.

[0018] Preferably, the support module includes a stabilizing unit and a reinforcing unit;

[0019] One end of the stabilizing unit is connected to the telescopic module, and the other end is connected to the reinforcing unit, which is used to provide support for the fixing module and the telescopic module;

[0020] The reinforcement unit is used to enhance the support strength of the stabilizing unit.

[0021] Preferably, the reinforcement unit includes a fixing subunit and an auxiliary subunit;

[0022] The fixed subunit is set on the ground, and the end of the fixed subunit away from the ground is connected to the stabilizing unit to lower the center of gravity of the stabilizing unit.

[0023] The two ends of the auxiliary subunit are respectively connected to the fixed subunit and the stabilizing unit to enhance the connection strength between the fixed subunit and the stabilizing unit.

[0024] Preferably, the protective unit is an insulating protective sleeve or an insulating coating.

[0025] Preferably, the collection unit is any one of a cable tray, a cable reel, or a cable hook.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] (1) This utility model adopts a modular combination structure of fixed module, telescopic module, height adjustment module and support module. The depth of the telescopic module embedded in the support module is adjusted by the height adjustment module to ensure the levelness and docking accuracy of the steel grid assembly. This makes the assembly operation of the offshore photovoltaic steel grid adaptable to tidal changes, reduces manual measurement errors, and greatly improves assembly efficiency and quality.

[0028] (2) The cable placement module of this utility model includes a collection unit and a protection unit. The collection unit uses a cable tray or hook to organize the cable route, and the insulation layer of the protection unit effectively prevents the risk of leakage. This design avoids the damage caused by cable entanglement and dragging, solves the safety hazards of cable management in high humidity and high salt environment, and significantly improves the safety factor of offshore operations.

[0029] (3) The support module of this utility model adopts a combination design of stabilizing unit and reinforcing unit. The fixed sub-unit lowers the overall center of gravity, and the auxiliary sub-unit is reinforced by diagonal bracing. This structure can effectively resist the impact of wind and waves and prevent the tooling from overturning. At the same time, it disperses local stress and avoids structural fatigue under long-term load, providing reliable support for the assembly of steel grid in complex marine environments. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the adjustable support fixture used for assembling marine photovoltaic steel grids according to this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram, 1 is the fixed module; 2 is the telescopic module; 3 is the collection unit; 4 is the height adjustment module; 5 is the stabilizing unit; 6 is the auxiliary sub-unit; and 7 is the fixed sub-unit. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0033] This utility model proposes an adjustable support fixture for assembling a marine photovoltaic steel grid, including a height adjustment module 4, a fixed module 1, a telescopic module 2 and a support module connected from top to bottom;

[0034] Fixed module 1 is connected to the offshore photovoltaic steel grid structure;

[0035] In one embodiment, the fixing module 1 is a steel plate, which is welded and fixed to the top of the telescopic module 2 with threaded steel nuts to support the photovoltaic steel grid bolt balls.

[0036] One end of the telescopic module 2 is embedded inside the support module and is detachably connected to the support module;

[0037] The height adjustment module 4 is connected to the telescopic module 2 and is used to adjust the depth at which the telescopic module 2 is embedded in the support module;

[0038] The support module is used to provide support for the fixed module 1 and the telescopic module 2.

[0039] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown, one end of the telescopic module 2, which is embedded inside the support module, is threadedly connected to the support module.

[0040] The height adjustment module 4 is fitted onto the telescopic module 2 and is threadedly connected to the telescopic module 2. The height adjustment module 4 is a nut; to adjust the height, loosen the nut and then rotate the telescopic module 2 to adjust the depth to which the telescopic module 2 penetrates the support module.

[0041] In other embodiments, the telescopic module 2 and the support module are relatively slidable sleeves, and multiple sets of corresponding positioning holes are provided on the sleeve wall in the vertical direction. The height adjustment module 4 adopts a pin insertion and removal method, and the height is adjusted by selecting positioning holes of different heights.

[0042] Furthermore, the telescopic module 2 and the support module can also be a sleeve that can slide relative to each other. The side wall of the support module is provided with multiple small holes in the vertical direction. The height adjustment module 4 is a spring button set on the telescopic module 2. The height can be adjusted by pressing the spring button to select the small holes of different heights.

[0043] Preferably, the adjustable support fixture for assembling the offshore photovoltaic steel grid also includes a cable placement module;

[0044] The cable placement module is arranged around the support module and is used to place the construction cables.

[0045] Preferably, the cable placement module includes a collection unit 3 and a protection unit;

[0046] The collection unit 3 is arranged around the support module and is used to place the construction cables;

[0047] The protective unit covers the surface of the collection unit 3 to protect the collection unit 3.

[0048] Preferably, the collection unit 3 is any one of cable tray, cable reel rack or cable hook.

[0049] Preferably, the protection unit is an insulating protective sleeve or an insulating coating.

[0050] In one embodiment, the cable hook is made of round steel, which is bent into a certain arc to suspend the cable; the insulating protective sleeve is a heat shrink sleeve, which provides insulation when the cable is hung on the cable hook during on-site welding operations, effectively preventing electric shock accidents.

[0051] Preferably, the support module includes a stabilizing unit 5 and a reinforcing unit;

[0052] One end of the stabilizing unit 5 is connected to the telescopic module 2, and the other end is connected to the reinforcing unit, which is used to provide support for the fixed module 1 and the telescopic module 2;

[0053] The reinforcement unit is used to enhance the support strength of the stabilizing unit 5.

[0054] Preferably, the reinforcement unit includes a fixed subunit 7 and an auxiliary subunit 6;

[0055] The fixing subunit 7 is set on the ground, and the end of the fixing subunit 7 away from the ground is connected to the stabilizing unit 5 to lower the center of gravity of the stabilizing unit 5.

[0056] The two ends of the auxiliary subunit 6 are connected to the fixed subunit 7 and the stabilizing unit 5 respectively, in order to strengthen the connection between the fixed subunit 7 and the stabilizing unit 5.

[0057] In one embodiment, the stabilizing unit 5 is a column, the fixing subunit 7 is a rectangular steel plate, and the auxiliary subunit 6 is four stiffening plates.

[0058] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0059] (1) This utility model adopts a modular combination structure of fixed module, telescopic module, height adjustment module and support module. The depth of the telescopic module embedded in the support module is adjusted by the height adjustment module to ensure the levelness and docking accuracy of the steel grid assembly. This makes the assembly operation of the offshore photovoltaic steel grid adaptable to tidal changes, reduces manual measurement errors, and greatly improves assembly efficiency and quality.

[0060] (2) The cable placement module of this utility model includes a collection unit and a protection unit. The collection unit uses a cable tray or hook to organize the cable route, and the insulation layer of the protection unit effectively prevents the risk of leakage. This design avoids the damage caused by cable entanglement and dragging, solves the safety hazards of cable management in high humidity and high salt environment, and significantly improves the safety factor of offshore operations.

[0061] (3) The support module of this utility model adopts a combination design of stabilizing unit and reinforcing unit. The fixed sub-unit lowers the overall center of gravity, and the auxiliary sub-unit is reinforced by diagonal bracing. This structure can effectively resist the impact of wind and waves and prevent the tooling from overturning. At the same time, it disperses local stress and avoids structural fatigue under long-term load, providing reliable support for the assembly of steel grid in complex marine environments.

[0062] The above description is merely a few embodiments of this application and is not intended to limit this application in any way. Although this application discloses preferred embodiments as described above, it is not intended to limit this application. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application using the disclosed technical content are equivalent to equivalent implementation cases and fall within the scope of the technical solution.

Claims

1. An adjustable support fixture for assembling a marine photovoltaic steel grid structure, characterized in that, It includes a height adjustment module, a fixed module, a telescopic module, and a support module connected from top to bottom; The fixing module is connected to the offshore photovoltaic steel grid structure; One end of the telescopic module is embedded inside the support module and is detachably connected to the support module; The height adjustment module is connected to the telescopic module and is used to adjust the depth at which the telescopic module is embedded in the support module; The support module is used to provide support for the fixed module and the telescopic module.

2. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the telescopic module is embedded inside the support module and is threadedly connected to the support module. The height adjustment module is sleeved on the telescopic module and is threadedly connected to the telescopic module.

3. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cable placement module; The cable placement module is arranged around the support module and is used to place the construction cable.

4. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cable placement module includes a collection unit and a protection unit; The collection unit is arranged around the support module and is used to house the construction cable; The protective unit covers the surface of the collecting unit and is used to protect the collecting unit.

5. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support module includes a stabilizing unit and a reinforcing unit; One end of the stabilizing unit is connected to the telescopic module, and the other end is connected to the reinforcing unit, which is used to provide support for the fixing module and the telescopic module; The reinforcement unit is used to enhance the support strength of the stabilizing unit.

6. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 5, characterized in that, The reinforcement unit includes a fixing subunit and an auxiliary subunit; The fixed subunit is set on the ground, and the end of the fixed subunit away from the ground is connected to the stabilizing unit to lower the center of gravity of the stabilizing unit. The two ends of the auxiliary subunit are respectively connected to the fixed subunit and the stabilizing unit to enhance the connection strength between the fixed subunit and the stabilizing unit.

7. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective unit is an insulating protective sleeve or an insulating coating.

8. The adjustable support fixture for assembling offshore photovoltaic steel grid structures according to claim 4, characterized in that, The collection unit is any one of cable trays, cable reels, or cable hooks.