BIPV photovoltaic charging shed imitating lotus leaf and stem form

The BIPV photovoltaic charging shed, designed with biomimetic lotus leaf and stem, integrates support components and pipe gallery components, solving the problems of appearance integration and cable laying and maintenance, and realizing low-cost and high-efficiency photovoltaic charging shed application.

CN224173790UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & RES INST OF SOUTHEAST UNIV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & RES INST OF SOUTHEAST UNIV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-11
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic charging sheds have poor integration with the ecological environment, and the direct-buried circuit pipelines are inconvenient and costly to maintain, affecting the efficiency of application and maintenance.

Method used

The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport design adopts the shape of lotus leaves and stems, integrating photovoltaic modules and cables using support components and pipe gallery components. The cables are laid inside the support columns, and the charging pile cables are laid inside the pipe gallery components, optimizing the stress structure and integrating environmental aesthetics.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the integration of photovoltaic charging sheds with the environment, reduces maintenance and upgrade costs, enhances visual appeal, and facilitates cable laying and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a BIPV photovoltaic charging shed imitating the form of lotus leaves and stems. The BIPV photovoltaic charging shed comprises a photovoltaic assembly, a supporting assembly and a pipe gallery assembly. The supporting assembly comprises a supporting column, a supporting frame and a plurality of supporting beams. The supporting beams are fixedly connected with the inner side of the supporting frame and the top of the supporting column. The photovoltaic assembly comprises a supporting frame and a photovoltaic piece, the outer contour of the supporting frame is matched with the supporting frame, the middle of the supporting frame is higher than the periphery, the supporting frame is fixedly installed on the supporting frame and the supporting column, and the photovoltaic piece is installed on the upper side face of the supporting frame; the pipe gallery assembly comprises a pipe gallery piece with an opening in the upper end and a plurality of movable cover plates, the pipe gallery piece is connected to the bottoms of the supporting columns and embedded underground after being installed, and the opening in the upper end of the pipe gallery piece is covered with the movable cover plates. And through the pipe gallery assembly arranged below the supporting assembly, the cable of the photovoltaic assembly can be arranged in the supporting column, and the cable of the charging pile and the like can be arranged in the pipe gallery assembly, so that later use and maintenance are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a photovoltaic charging carport, specifically a BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaf stems. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the global new energy vehicle industry, more and more people are choosing environmentally friendly and convenient electric vehicles as their means of transportation, and their market share is increasing year by year. The main function of photovoltaic charging carports is to generate electricity through solar power. The stored electricity can be used to charge electric vehicles, and at night, the electricity can also be used to provide lighting for the carports, which aligns with the trends of low-carbon economy and green environmental protection.

[0003] The photovoltaic charging sheds currently being built and implemented are relatively simple in form, and their appearance and scale are difficult to integrate with sites with good ecological environments, affecting the overall visual effect and thus limiting their application in these areas.

[0004] There are two main types of photovoltaic (PV) carport roof construction methods: Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). BIPV involves first constructing the carport roof using conventional methods, then fixing and installing PV modules on top using brackets. BIPV uses waterproof rails and PV modules to form a waterproof roof that generates electricity while providing waterproofing. BIPV is widely used in PV carport projects, and its technology is constantly evolving. Simultaneously, the functions of PV carports are also gradually increasing, such as adding energy storage batteries to provide energy storage capabilities and charging stations to charge vehicles.

[0005] Most existing photovoltaic charging sheds use directly buried electrical cables. While this method is economical during initial construction, it presents numerous inconveniences for subsequent equipment upgrades and maintenance. Directly buried cables are susceptible to mechanical damage and environmental corrosion, and the cost of digging up and re-laying cables when upgrades or repairs are needed is high, potentially causing environmental damage. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaf stems, including photovoltaic modules, support components, and pipe gallery components.

[0007] The support assembly includes support columns, a support frame, and several support beams. Each support beam is fixedly connected to the inner side of the support frame and the top of the support column. The photovoltaic module includes a support frame and photovoltaic panels. The outer contour of the support frame is adapted to the support frame, and the middle of the support frame is higher than the surrounding area. This ensures an effective photovoltaic area while integrating roof drainage. The support frame is fixedly installed on the support frame and support column, and the photovoltaic panels are installed on the upper side of the support frame. The pipe gallery assembly includes pipe gallery components with an open top and several movable cover plates. The pipe gallery components are connected to the bottom of the support column and are buried underground after installation. The upper opening of the pipe gallery components is covered by the movable cover plates.

[0008] By using the tube gallery components installed under the support components, the cables of photovoltaic modules can be laid inside the support columns, and the cables of charging piles and other devices can be laid inside the tube gallery components, which facilitates future use and maintenance.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a support column. The support frame is higher than the support column, and the end of each support beam that connects to the support frame is higher than the end that connects to the support column. The support column is fixedly connected to the top of the support column and the lower side of the support frame, thus optimizing the stress structure of the support assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a reinforcing frame and several reinforcing beams. The reinforcing frame is placed between the support frame and the support column and connects to each support beam. Each reinforcing beam is fixedly connected to the reinforcing frame and the support frame, further optimizing the stress structure.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes several curved plates, each consisting of a supporting beam mating edge, a supporting column mating edge, and a curved transition edge. The supporting beam mating edge is fixedly connected to the supporting beam, the supporting column mating edge is fixedly connected to the supporting column, and the curved transition edge is recessed inward to transitionally connect the supporting beam and the supporting column, which is more aesthetically pleasing and further optimizes the stress structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the support frame is a regular hexagon, and the support beam connects at least six corners of the support frame to the support column.

[0013] Furthermore, the photovoltaic modules and support components are provided in several groups, with at least some groups of photovoltaic modules and support components sharing a single utility tunnel component. The edges of some support frames or support brackets abut against the edges of adjacent support frames or support brackets, saving on utility tunnel construction costs while allowing for the arrangement of more photovoltaic modules as needed, and the subsequent addition of photovoltaic modules as required.

[0014] Furthermore, some of the support frames or support brackets are fixedly connected to the edges of adjacent support frames or support brackets, making the overall structure more stable.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the pipe gallery is provided with a cable rack, which facilitates cable laying and subsequent maintenance.

[0016] Furthermore, a base is provided at the bottom of the pipe gallery corresponding to the support column position, making the structure more stable.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes batteries, cables, and charging piles. The charging piles are connected to the mains power supply, with the cables housed within the pipe rack. The charging piles are positioned on the upper side of the movable cover plate, facilitating the deployment of charging piles as needed or subsequent adjustments to their location.

[0018] This invention integrates the advantages of a utility tunnel into a photovoltaic carport integrated design, facilitating the laying and maintenance of pipelines later on. The replicable and scalable modular structure is adaptable to sites of various shapes. This invention fully demonstrates the importance of innovative thinking and comprehensive consideration, not only solving practical problems such as photovoltaic installation area, integration with the surrounding environment, and pipeline layout, but also achieving a dual improvement in functionality and aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the front view of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a combination of several support components of this utility model;

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Photovoltaic module; 2. Supporting component; 3. Pipe gallery component; 4. Supporting column; 5. Supporting frame; 6. Supporting beam; 7. Photovoltaic panel; 8. Pipe gallery component; 9. Movable cover plate; 10. Supporting column; 11. Reinforcing frame; 12. Reinforcing beam; 13. Curved plate; 14. Supporting beam mating edge; 15. Supporting column mating edge; 16. Curved transition edge; 17. Cable rack; 18. Base; 19. Charging pile. Detailed Implementation

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

[0025] See Figure 1The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport of this embodiment includes a photovoltaic module 1, a support module 2, and a pipe gallery module 3.

[0026] The support assembly 2 includes a support column 4, a support frame 5, and several support beams 6. Each support beam 6 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the support frame 5 and the top of the support column 4. The photovoltaic module 1 includes a support frame and photovoltaic panels 7. The outer contour of the support frame is adapted to the support frame 5. The middle of the support frame is higher than the surrounding area, which ensures the effective photovoltaic area while solving the roof drainage problem in an integrated manner. The support frame is fixedly installed on the support frame 5 and the support column 4, and the photovoltaic panels 7 are installed on the upper side of the support frame. The pipe gallery assembly 3 includes a pipe gallery component 8 with an open top and several movable cover plates 9. The pipe gallery component 8 is connected to the bottom of the support column 4 and is buried underground after installation. The upper opening of the pipe gallery component 8 is covered by the movable cover plates 9.

[0027] By using the pipe gallery component 3 installed under the support component 2, the cables of the photovoltaic module 1 can be laid in the support column 4, and the cables of the charging pile 19 and others can be laid in the pipe gallery component 8, which facilitates future use and maintenance.

[0028] Preferably, it also includes a support column 10. The support frame 5 is higher than the support column 4, and the end of each support beam 6 that connects to the support frame 5 is higher than the end that connects to the support column 4. The support column 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the support column 4 and the lower side of the support frame, which optimizes the stress structure of the support component 2 and improves the visual appearance.

[0029] Furthermore, it also includes a reinforcing frame 11 and several reinforcing beams 12. The reinforcing frame 11 is disposed between the support frame 5 and the support column 4 and connects each support beam 6. Each reinforcing beam 12 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing frame 11 and the support frame 5, further optimizing the stress structure.

[0030] See Figure 2 Preferably, it also includes several arc-shaped plates 13. The arc-shaped plates 13 include a support beam mating edge 14, a support column mating edge 15, and an arc-shaped transition edge 16. The support beam mating edge 14 is fixedly connected to the support beam 6, the support column mating edge 15 is fixedly connected to the support column 4, and the arc-shaped transition edge 16 is recessed inward to transitionally connect the support beam 6 and the support column 4, which is more aesthetically pleasing and further optimizes the stress structure.

[0031] See Figure 3The support frame 5 is a regular hexagon, and the support beam 6 connects at least six corners of the support frame 5 to the support column 4. Furthermore, the photovoltaic modules 1 and support components 2 are provided in several groups, with at least some groups of photovoltaic modules 1 and support components 2 sharing a single pipe gallery component 3. The edges of some groups of support frames 5 or support frames abut against the edges of adjacent support frames 5 or support frames, saving on pipe gallery construction costs while allowing for the arrangement of more photovoltaic modules 1 as needed, and subsequent addition of photovoltaic modules 1 as required. Preferably, the edges of some groups of support frames 5 or support frames are fixedly connected to the edges of adjacent support frames 5 or support frames, making the overall structure more stable.

[0032] The inner wall of the pipe rack component 8 is equipped with a cable rack 17, which facilitates cable laying and subsequent maintenance. The bottom of the pipe rack component 8 is equipped with a base 18 corresponding to the support column 4, making the structure more stable.

[0033] It also includes a battery, cables, and a charging pile 19. The charging pile 19 is also connected to the mains power. The cable is installed inside the pipe rack 8. The charging pile 19 is installed on the upper side of the movable cover plate 9, which facilitates the deployment of the charging pile 19 as needed or the subsequent adjustment of the position of the charging pile 19.

[0034] This invention employs a hexagonal lotus leaf-stem biomimetic structure to achieve a spacious, overhanging space under the umbrella and maximize the planar arrangement of photovoltaic panels. The design blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment, minimizing the structure's visual impact. It is suitable for application in scenic areas with good natural and ecological environments, reducing its visual disturbance to the surroundings.

[0035] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems, characterized in that, It includes photovoltaic modules, support components, and pipe gallery components; the support components include support columns, support frames, and several support beams, with each support beam fixedly connected to the inner side of the support frame and the top of the support column; the photovoltaic modules include support frames and photovoltaic panels, the outer contour of the support frame is adapted to the support frame, the middle of the support frame is higher than the surrounding area, the support frame is fixedly installed on the support frame and support columns, and the photovoltaic panels are installed on the upper side of the support frame; the pipe gallery components include pipe gallery parts with an opening at the top and several movable cover plates, the pipe gallery parts are connected to the bottom of the support columns, and after installation, they are buried underground, with the upper opening of the pipe gallery parts covered by the movable cover plates.

2. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support column; the support frame is higher than the support column, and one end of each support beam that connects to the support frame is higher than the end that connects to the support column. The support column is fixedly connected to the top of the support column and the lower side of the support frame.

3. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a reinforcing frame and several reinforcing beams; the reinforcing frame is set between the support frame and the support column and connects each support beam; each reinforcing beam is fixedly connected to the reinforcing frame and the support frame.

4. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes several curved plates, each of which has a supporting beam mating edge, a supporting column mating edge, and a curved transition edge. The supporting beam mating edge is fixedly connected to the supporting beam, the supporting column mating edge is fixedly connected to the supporting column, and the curved transition edge is recessed inward to transitionally connect the supporting beam and the supporting column.

5. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is a regular hexagon, and the support beam connects at least six corners of the support frame to the support column.

6. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 5, characterized in that, The photovoltaic modules and support components are provided in several groups, and at least some groups of photovoltaic modules and support components share a tube gallery component; the edges of some support frames or support brackets abut against the edges of adjacent support frames or support brackets.

7. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 6, characterized in that, The edges of some support frames or support brackets are fixedly connected to the edges of adjacent support frames or support brackets.

8. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the pipe gallery is equipped with a cable rack.

9. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaves and stems according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the pipe gallery component is provided with a base corresponding to the position of the support column.

10. The BIPV photovoltaic charging carport in the form of lotus leaf and stem as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes batteries, cables, and charging piles; the charging piles are also connected to the mains power, the cables are installed inside the pipe rack, and the charging piles are installed on the upper side of the movable cover plate.