Supporting mechanism and photovoltaic device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic technology, and discloses a supporting mechanism and a photovoltaic device, the supporting mechanism is used for supporting a photovoltaic panel, the supporting mechanism comprises a fixed seat, a locking member, a support body and a rotating shaft member, the fixed seat is provided with a clamping groove and a rotating shaft hole, and the clamping groove is used for clamping a frame of the photovoltaic panel; the locking piece is arranged on the fixing base in a penetrating mode, the end of the locking piece can stretch into the clamping groove and abut against the frame so as to lock the frame, the rotating shaft piece is arranged in the rotating shaft hole in a penetrating mode and connected with the support body, and the support body can drive the rotating shaft piece to rotate in the rotating shaft hole. The supporting mechanism can be detachably connected with the photovoltaic panel, the photovoltaic panel can be stably supported when the photovoltaic panel is used, the supporting mechanism can be detached from the photovoltaic panel when the photovoltaic panel is transported, it is ensured that the photovoltaic panel is overall flat, and packaging, transportation and storage are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment technology, and in particular to a support mechanism and a photovoltaic device. Background Technology

[0002] Solar panels with rigid frames need to maintain a certain tilt angle during operation to better receive solar radiation, thus requiring a back support bracket. Existing solar panels typically come with an integrated bracket, which is fixedly connected to the panel and cannot be removed. Because this integrated bracket is located behind the solar panel, it causes unevenness in the panel's overall shape, negatively impacting packaging, transportation, and storage, thus increasing transportation costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The first objective of this invention is to provide a support mechanism that can be detachably connected to a photovoltaic panel. This support mechanism can stably support the photovoltaic panel during use and can be removed from the photovoltaic panel during transportation, ensuring the overall flatness of the photovoltaic panel and facilitating packaging, transportation, and storage.

[0004] The second objective of this invention is to provide a photovoltaic device that is easy to package, transport, and store, and has a high user satisfaction rate.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model discloses a support mechanism for supporting a photovoltaic panel. The support mechanism includes: a fixed base with a slot and a pivot hole, the slot being used to engage the frame of the photovoltaic panel; at least one locking member passing through the fixed base, the end of which can extend into the slot and abut against the frame to lock the frame; a bracket body and a pivot member passing through the pivot hole and connected to the bracket body, the bracket body being able to drive the pivot member to rotate within the pivot hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fixing base is provided with a threaded hole communicating with the slot, and the locking member includes an operating part and a threaded part, the threaded part being threadedly connected to the threaded hole and capable of abutting against the frame.

[0008] In some embodiments, the support mechanism further includes a buffer pad, which is installed in the slot and sandwiched between the slot wall and the frame.

[0009] In some embodiments, the support mechanism further includes an anti-slip pad connected to one end of the bracket body opposite to the pivot member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bracket body includes a support portion and two connecting portions, one end of each of the two connecting portions being connected to both ends of the support portion, and the other end of each of the two connecting portions being connected to both ends of the rotating shaft.

[0011] In some specific embodiments, the connecting part is provided with a first fixing hole, the rotating shaft is provided with a second fixing hole, and the support mechanism includes a fixing member, which passes through the first fixing hole and is connected to the second fixing hole to fix the connecting part to the rotating shaft.

[0012] In some more specific embodiments, the support mechanism further includes a damping pad that is fitted onto the fixing member and abuts against the side wall of the connecting portion away from the rotating shaft.

[0013] In some more specific embodiments, the connecting portion is provided with at least one weight-reducing structure.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a photovoltaic device, including a photovoltaic panel and a support mechanism as described above, wherein the support mechanism is detachably connected to the photovoltaic panel.

[0015] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic device includes a grounding nail, and the photovoltaic panel and / or the support mechanism are provided with fixing holes for the grounding nail to pass through.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this support mechanism are as follows: Because the mounting base has a slot that mates with the frame of the photovoltaic panel, the photovoltaic panel can be removed during transportation, ensuring its overall flatness and facilitating packaging, transportation, and storage. During use, the rotating shaft is inserted into the rotating shaft hole, the support body is connected to the rotating shaft, the slot is then engaged with the frame of the photovoltaic panel, and finally, the locking component is installed on the mounting base to lock it relative to the frame of the photovoltaic panel. Depending on the sun's position, rotating the support body creates a suitable angle between the support mechanism and the photovoltaic panel, facilitating panel use and improving user satisfaction.

[0017] The advantages of this photovoltaic device are: due to the support mechanism described above, the photovoltaic device is easy to package, transport and store, resulting in high user satisfaction.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the support mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial exploded view of the structure shown;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another photovoltaic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure from another direction.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 100. Support mechanism; 110. Fixing seat; 111. Slot; 112. Rotary shaft hole; 113. Threaded hole; 120. Locking component; 121. Operating part; 122. Threaded part; 130. Bracket body; 131. Support part; 1311. First fixing hole; 132. Connecting part; 1321. First fixing hole; 1322. Weight reduction structure; 140. Rotary shaft; 141. Second fixing hole; 150. Fixing component; 160. Buffer pad; 170. Anti-slip pad; 171. Second fixing hole; 180. Damping pad; 200. Photovoltaic panel; 210. Frame; 211. Third fixing hole; 300. Fixing nail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not the entire structure.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0030] This utility model discloses a support mechanism 100, which is used to support a photovoltaic panel 200. (See reference...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support mechanism 100 disclosed in this utility model includes a fixed base 110, a locking member 120, a bracket body 130, and a rotating shaft 140. The fixed base 110 is provided with a slot 111 and a rotating shaft hole 112. The slot 111 is used to engage the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200. The locking member 120 passes through the fixed base 110, and the end of the locking member 120 can extend into the slot 111 and abut against the frame 210 to lock the frame 210. The rotating shaft 140 passes through the rotating shaft hole 112 and is connected to the bracket body 130. The bracket body 130 can drive the rotating shaft 140 to rotate within the rotating shaft hole 112. It can be understood that because the fixed base 110 is provided with a slot 111 that cooperates with the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200, the photovoltaic panel 200 can be removed from the photovoltaic panel 200 during transportation, ensuring that the photovoltaic panel 200 is flat overall, which is convenient for packaging, transportation, and storage. During the use of the photovoltaic panel 200, the pivot 140 is inserted into the pivot hole 112, then the bracket body 130 is connected to the pivot 140, the slot 111 is inserted into the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200, and finally the locking member 120 is installed on the fixing base 110 to lock the fixing base 110 relative to the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200. Depending on the position of the sun, rotating the bracket body 130 creates a suitable angle between the support mechanism 100 and the photovoltaic panel 200, facilitating the use of the photovoltaic panel 200 and improving user satisfaction.

[0031] refer to Figure 3As shown, the fixing base 110 is provided with a threaded hole 113 communicating with the slot 111. The locking member 120 includes an operating part 121 and a threaded part 122. The threaded part 122 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 113 and can abut against the frame 210. It can be understood that in actual operation, the user rotates the operating part 121 to make the threaded part 122 rotate relative to the threaded hole 113, thereby causing the threaded part 122 to gradually move towards the frame 210 until it abuts against the surface of the frame 210. The locking and unlocking of the locking member 120 is achieved by using a threaded structure. On the one hand, this ensures the connection stability between the fixing seat 110 and the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200. On the other hand, when the threaded part 122 abuts against the frame 210, rotating the operating part 121 will generate greater resistance, which can indicate to the user that the locking member 120 is locked. The user will then stop rotating the operating part 121. This can prevent the locking member 120 from exerting excessive pressure on the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200, which could lead to damage to the frame 210.

[0032] Optionally, the operating part 121 is a handwheel. This allows the user to easily operate the locking element 120 to fix the fixing seat 110 to the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200 during actual operation. Of course, in other embodiments of this invention, the locking element 120 can also be a fixing pin, with a fixing groove on the frame 210 that cooperates with the fixing pin.

[0033] refer to Figure 2 As shown, the support mechanism 100 also includes a buffer pad 160, which is installed in the slot 111 and sandwiched between the slot wall of the slot 111 and the frame 210. It is understood that in actual use, one slot wall of the slot 111 directly abuts against the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200. Adding a buffer pad 160 inside the slot 111 can, on the one hand, increase the friction between the support mechanism 100 and the photovoltaic panel 200, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the support mechanism 100 and the photovoltaic panel 200; on the other hand, it can buffer the pressure exerted by the support mechanism 100 on the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200, thereby reducing the probability of damage to the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200.

[0034] refer to Figures 1-2 As shown, the support mechanism 100 also includes an anti-slip pad 170, which is connected to the end of the bracket body 130 opposite to the pivot 140. Understandably, in actual use, the end of the support mechanism 100 opposite to the pivot 140 rests against the ground. The anti-slip pad 170, connected to the end of the bracket body 130 opposite to the pivot 140, increases the friction between the support mechanism 100 and the ground, thereby ensuring that the photovoltaic panel 200 can be stably supported during use.

[0035] refer to Figure 2As shown, the bracket body 130 includes a support portion 131 and two connecting portions 132. One end of each connecting portion 132 is connected to one end of the support portion 131, and the other end of each connecting portion 132 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 140. It can be understood that the bracket body 130, including the support portion 131 and the two connecting portions 132, forms a U-shaped structure. This structure provides good stability and can stably support the photovoltaic panel 200, preventing the photovoltaic panel 200 from tipping over during use.

[0036] Optionally, the bracket body 130 is made of metal structural components, which has good rigidity and durability, excellent support performance, and will not deform during long-term outdoor use.

[0037] Optionally, the anti-slip mat 170 is fitted onto the support portion 131. It is understood that during actual operation, the support portion 131 is in contact with the ground. The anti-slip mat 170, fitted onto the support portion 131, increases the friction between the support portion 131 and the ground, thereby ensuring that the photovoltaic panel 200 can be stably supported during use. Further, the anti-slip mat 170 is optionally made of silicone. Of course, in other embodiments of this invention, the anti-slip mat 170 can also be made of other anti-slip materials.

[0038] refer to Figure 3 As shown, the connecting part 132 is provided with a first fixing hole 1321, the rotating shaft 140 is provided with a second fixing hole 141, and the support mechanism 100 also includes a fixing member 150. The fixing member 150 passes through the first fixing hole 1321 and connects with the second fixing hole 141 to fix the connecting part 132 to the rotating shaft 140. It can be understood that in the actual working process, the rotating shaft 140 is inserted into the rotating shaft hole 112, and then the fixing seat 110 and the rotating shaft 140 are installed between the two connecting parts 132, ensuring that the first fixing hole 1321 and the second fixing hole 141 are aligned. Then, the fixing member 150 is inserted into the first fixing hole 1321 and connected with the second fixing hole 141. This completes the connection of the bracket body 130, the rotating shaft 140 and the fixing seat 110, which can not only ensure the connection stability of the bracket body 130, the rotating shaft 140 and the fixing seat 110, but also simplify the installation process and facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the support mechanism 100.

[0039] refer to Figure 2As shown, the support mechanism 100 also includes a damping pad 180, which is sleeved on the fixing member 150 and abuts against the side wall of the connecting part 132 away from the rotating shaft member 140. It is understood that in actual use, when the support mechanism 100 is installed on the photovoltaic panel 200 and locked with the locking member 120, the angle between the bracket body 130 and the photovoltaic panel 200 can be adjusted to control the angle of sunlight irradiation of the photovoltaic panel 200. The added damping pad 180 can apply friction to the rotating shaft member 140, ensuring that the photovoltaic panel 200 remains at a specified angle, achieving stepless adjustment of the photovoltaic panel 200, and providing a better adjustment feel, thus improving user satisfaction with the support mechanism 100. In this embodiment, the damping pad 180 can be made of materials such as silicone pads or rubber pads, or other damping materials as needed.

[0040] Optionally, the fixing member 150 is a fixing screw, and the first fixing hole 1321 is a stepped hole, with the screw head installed in the larger hole of the stepped hole. Using a fixing screw as the fixing member 150 ensures the connection stability between the rotating shaft 140 and the fixing seat 110, and the stepped hole 1321 prevents the screw head from protruding, thus avoiding scratches to the user. Further optionally, a damping pad 180 is sandwiched between the screw head and the stepped surface of the stepped hole. Thus, the friction between the damping pad 180 and the stepped surface creates a damping effect, ensuring that the photovoltaic panel 200 is maintained at a specified angle, achieving stepless adjustment of the photovoltaic panel 200.

[0041] Of course, in other embodiments of this utility model, the fixing member 150 can also be selected with a fixing pin or other structure according to actual needs. In addition, the connecting part 132 and the rotating shaft 140 can also be connected in other ways, for example, the connecting part 132 is provided with a protrusion, the rotating shaft 140 is provided with a groove, and the protrusion is inserted into the groove.

[0042] refer to Figure 1 As shown, the connecting portion 132 is provided with at least one weight-reducing structure 1322. It is understood that providing the weight-reducing structure 1322 on the connecting portion 132 can reduce the weight of the connecting portion 132, thereby reducing the weight of the entire bracket body 130, facilitating user transportation, packaging, and storage of the bracket body 130. In this embodiment, the weight-reducing structure 1322 is a strip-shaped weight-reducing hole penetrating the connecting portion 132. Of course, in other embodiments of this utility model, the weight-reducing structure 1322 can also be other shapes such as weight-reducing grooves or circular weight-reducing holes. The distribution of the weight-reducing structures 1322 can also be adjusted according to actual needs, as long as the entire bracket body 130 has sufficient strength.

[0043] This utility model also discloses a photovoltaic device, see reference. Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the device includes a photovoltaic panel 200 and a support mechanism 100 as described above, with the support mechanism 100 detachably connected to the photovoltaic panel 200. Understandably, during user operation of the photovoltaic device, the rotating shaft 140 is first inserted into the rotating shaft hole 112, then the bracket body 130 is connected to the rotating shaft 140, the slot 111 is then engaged with the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200, and finally the locking member 120 is installed on the fixing seat 110 to lock the fixing seat 110 relative to the frame 210 of the photovoltaic panel 200. Depending on the sun's position, rotating the bracket body 130 creates a suitable angle between the support mechanism 100 and the photovoltaic panel 200, facilitating the use of the photovoltaic panel 200 and improving user satisfaction. Because of the aforementioned support mechanism 100, the photovoltaic device of this invention is convenient for packaging, transportation, and storage, resulting in high user satisfaction.

[0044] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the photovoltaic device includes a ground anchor 300, and the photovoltaic panel 200 and support mechanism 100 are provided with fixing holes for the ground anchor 300 to pass through. It can be understood that after rotating the support mechanism 100 to bring the photovoltaic panel 200 to a suitable angle, the ground anchor 300 is passed through the fixing holes and inserted into the ground, providing reinforcement and ensuring the photovoltaic device of this embodiment is not affected by harsh weather conditions. Optionally, in this embodiment, the fixing holes include a first fixing hole 1311 on the support portion 131, a second fixing hole 171 on the anti-slip pad 170, and a third fixing hole 211 on the photovoltaic panel 200.

[0045] The photovoltaic device of this invention has the following advantages:

[0046] First, the support structure 100 and the photovoltaic panel 200 are detachably connected. The separate structure facilitates packaging, transportation and storage, saving costs.

[0047] Secondly, the support body 130 of the support mechanism 100 uses hardware structural components, which have good rigidity and durability, excellent support performance, and will not deform during long-term outdoor use.

[0048] Third, it can be reinforced with 300mm fixed ground nails during practical use and is not afraid of severe weather;

[0049] Fourth: The damping shaft bracket composed of the rotating shaft 140 and the damping pad 180 can achieve stepless angle adjustment, and the storage belt structure is eliminated, which simplifies the structure of the photovoltaic device and improves the user satisfaction of the photovoltaic device.

[0050] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A support mechanism, characterized in that, The support mechanism is used to support the photovoltaic panel, and the support mechanism includes: A mounting base is provided with a slot and a pivot hole, the slot being used to engage the frame of the photovoltaic panel; At least one locking member, the locking member passing through the fixing base, and the end of the locking member being able to extend into the slot and abut against the frame to lock the frame; The bracket body and the rotating shaft are provided. The rotating shaft passes through the rotating shaft hole and is connected to the bracket body. The bracket body can drive the rotating shaft to rotate within the rotating shaft hole.

2. The support mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing base is provided with a threaded hole communicating with the slot. The locking member includes an operating part and a threaded part. The threaded part is threadedly connected to the threaded hole and can abut against the frame.

3. The support mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a buffer pad, which is installed in the card slot and sandwiched between the slot wall and the frame.

4. The support mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an anti-slip pad, which is connected to the end of the bracket body away from the rotating shaft.

5. The support mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket body includes a support part and two connecting parts. One end of each of the two connecting parts is connected to both ends of the support part, and the other end of each of the two connecting parts is connected to both ends of the rotating shaft.

6. The support mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with a first fixing hole, the rotating shaft is provided with a second fixing hole, and the support mechanism further includes a fixing member, which passes through the first fixing hole and is connected to the second fixing hole to fix the connecting part to the rotating shaft.

7. The support mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a damping pad, which is sleeved on the fixing member and abuts against the side wall of the connecting part away from the rotating shaft.

8. The support mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with at least one weight-reducing structure.

9. A photovoltaic device, characterized in that, It includes a photovoltaic panel and a support mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the support mechanism is detachably connected to the photovoltaic panel.

10. The photovoltaic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The photovoltaic device includes a ground anchor, and the photovoltaic panel and / or the support mechanism are provided with fixing holes for the ground anchor to pass through.

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