Photovoltaic support profile connecting structure

By using the ring-shaped clamp structure and the design of the transition part, the stability problem of photovoltaic bracket profile connectors is solved, which simplifies installation, improves connection stability, and enhances the overall performance and lifespan of the photovoltaic system.

CN224178102UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28FUJIAN GUANHUANG SMART ENERGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUJIAN GUANHUANG SMART ENERGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic bracket profile connectors have complex structures and insufficient stability, making it difficult to maintain a stable connection in outdoor environments for extended periods, thus affecting the performance and lifespan of photovoltaic systems.

Method used

At least two clamps are used to form a ring structure, which is connected by fixing parts and fasteners. A transition part and a U-shaped opening groove structure are set on the outside of the ring structure. The ring is fixed to another object to be fixed by a U-shaped clamp, which enhances the connection stability.

Benefits of technology

Simplify the installation process, improve the convenience and stability of connections, expand the application range of connection components, and enhance the overall structural reliability and service life of photovoltaic systems.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic support profile connecting structure, which comprises at least two hoops, the hoops enclose to form an annular structure for holding an object to be fixed, two ends of a main body of each hoop are provided with fixing parts, and the adjacent hoops are fixedly connected through the matching of the fixing parts and fasteners. According to the structural design, the installation process is simplified, the connecting process is more convenient and efficient, and the stability of the connecting structure can be enhanced. The outer side of the annular structure is at least provided with one switching part, the switching part extends in the radial direction of the annular structure, and the middle of the switching part is provided with a U-shaped open groove structure used for carrying another to-be-fixed object. And the reliability and the service life of the overall structure of the photovoltaic system can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic bracket connector technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the construction of photovoltaic (PV) systems, the PV support structure, as a key component supporting PV modules, plays a crucial role in the connection and fixation of its columns, tie beams, and other profiles. Traditionally, these profiles rely on various connectors for interconnection. However, existing connectors suffer from structural complexity and insufficient stability, making it difficult to maintain a stable connection in complex and changing outdoor environments over long periods. They are prone to loosening or even failure due to natural factors such as wind and snow pressure, thereby affecting the overall performance and lifespan of the PV system. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure that has high structural stability and is easy to connect.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is: a photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure, including at least two clamps, which form a ring structure for clamping the object to be fixed. Each clamp has a fixing part at both ends of its main body, and adjacent clamps are fixedly connected by the fixing part and fasteners.

[0005] The outer side of the ring structure has at least one transition part, which extends radially along the ring structure. The middle part of the transition part has a U-shaped opening groove structure for mounting another object to be fixed.

[0006] Furthermore, the number of clamps is two, and the two clamps together form an octagonal ring structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the main body of the clamp is trapezoidal, including a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate located at both ends of the top plate; the outer end of the first side plate extends outward to form a first transition plate, and the outer end of the second side plate extends outward to form a second transition plate; the outer end of the first transition plate extends outward to form a first fixing plate, and the outer end of the second transition plate extends outward to form a second fixing plate, with the fixing plate perpendicular to the transition plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing plate has fixing holes that cooperate with fasteners.

[0009] Furthermore, the adapter is located on the top plate or the side plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the ring structure has one transition section, which is located on the main plate of a clamp.

[0011] Furthermore, the ring structure has two transition parts, which are located on the main plates of the two clamps and are on the same straight line.

[0012] Furthermore, the ring structure has two connecting parts, which are located on the main board and side plate of the same clamp, respectively, and are perpendicular to each other.

[0013] Furthermore, the adapter is fixed to another object to be fixed by a U-shaped clamp, which surrounds the outer periphery of both the adapter and the other object to be fixed.

[0014] Furthermore, the fasteners include bolts and nuts.

[0015] After adopting the above solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] In this application, the photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure uses at least two clamps to form a ring structure to hold the object to be fixed, and utilizes the fixing parts at both ends of the clamp body to cooperate with fasteners to achieve a fixed connection between adjacent clamps. This structural design not only simplifies the installation process and makes the connection process more convenient and efficient, but also enhances the stability of the connection structure. At the same time, a transition part with a U-shaped opening groove structure is provided on the outside of the ring structure, providing a reliable mounting platform for another object to be fixed, further expanding the application range and functionality of the connection components, helping to improve the reliability and service life of the overall photovoltaic system structure, and ensuring that the photovoltaic system maintains a highly efficient and stable working state during long-term operation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a single-sided photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of a single-sided photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the usage state of a single-sided photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the direct-connection structure of the photovoltaic bracket profile according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a front view of a through-type photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the usage state of a through-type photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7This is a perspective view of the corner photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a front view of the corner photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the corner photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Label Explanation:

[0027] 1. Clamp; 1-1. First clamp; 1-2. Second clamp;

[0028] 11. Top plate; 12. First side plate; 13. Second side plate; 14. First transition plate; 15. Second transition plate; 16. First fixing plate; 17. Second fixing plate; 18. Fixing hole;

[0029] 2. Adapter section; 21. U-shaped opening groove;

[0030] 3. Fasteners; 4. U-shaped clamps; 5. Uprights; 6. Horizontal tie beams. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] This utility model provides a photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure, mainly used to connect the uprights 5 and the horizontal tie beams 6 in a photovoltaic bracket, but it is not limited to this application scenario. It is also applicable to other fields involving profile connections, such as construction and industrial equipment. Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure includes at least two clamps 1, which cooperate to form an annular structure for clamping the object to be fixed. The inner wall of the annular structure can adapt to the outer periphery of the object to be fixed. Each clamp 1 has a fixing part at both ends of its main body. During assembly, adjacent clamps 1 are fixedly connected by their respective fixing parts and fasteners 3.

[0033] The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure has at least one transition part 2 on the outer side of its annular structure. The transition part 2 extends radially outward along the annular structure and is designed to support another object to be fixed, thereby achieving connection and fixation between different profiles. The transition part 2 has a U-shaped opening groove 21 in its middle. This U-shaped opening groove 21 not only provides excellent guidance, facilitating quick and accurate insertion and positioning of the profile to be connected, but also, after insertion, the two side walls of the U-shaped opening groove 21 can form a tight fit with the profile, providing stable support and fixation, effectively preventing the profile from shaking or shifting under stress, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection. Through this design, the photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure can effectively connect and integrate profiles in different directions and positions, greatly improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of photovoltaic brackets and other structures.

[0034] The ring structure formed by the clamps 1 can be a circular ring or a polygonal ring, etc. In this embodiment, there are two clamps 1, namely the first clamp 1-1 and the second clamp 1-2, and the inner wall of the two clamps 1 after enclosure is an octagonal ring structure, mainly to adapt to the octagonal column 5 profile. Specifically, the main body of a single clamp 1 is trapezoidal, which is composed of a top plate 11, a first side plate 12 and a second side plate 13 located at both ends of the top plate 11. Among them, the outer end of the first side plate 12 extends outward to form a first transition plate 14, and similarly, the outer end of the second side plate 13 extends outward to form a second transition plate 15. The included angle between each of the above adjacent plates is 135°, which enables the clamp 1 to fit perfectly with the octagonal column 5 profile, ensuring the tightness and stability of the connection.

[0035] Furthermore, the outer end of the first transition plate 14 extends outward to form a wing-shaped first fixing plate 16; the outer end of the second transition plate 15 also extends outward to form a second fixing plate 17. These fixing plates are all perpendicular to their corresponding transition plates. The fixing plates are provided with fixing holes 18 that mate with fasteners 3. By having the fasteners 3 pass through these fixing holes 18, adjacent clamps 1 can be securely connected together. When the two clamps 1 are closed, the first fixing plate 16 of one clamp 1 is spliced ​​together with the corresponding fixing plate of the other clamp 1 to form a structure equivalent to a top plate 11 or a side plate.

[0036] In this application, the different numbers and positions of the adapter parts 2 constitute different models of photovoltaic bracket profile connection structures. Manufacturers can pre-plan and manufacture photovoltaic bracket profile connection structures with different combinations of the number and position of the adapter parts 2 according to diverse actual assembly needs. In practical applications, operators only need to select the appropriate photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure based on the specific assembly scenario and functional requirements. The following are specific classifications and application descriptions of different photovoltaic bracket profile connection structures, including but not limited to the following categories:

[0037] ① Single-sided photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure: This model of connection component has one adapter 2, which is located on the main plate of one of the clamps 1. It is suitable for connecting the column 5 to its single-sided tie beam 6. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 3 .

[0038] ② Straight-through photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure: This model of connecting component has two adapter parts 2, which are located on the main plates of the two clamps 1 and are on the same straight line. It is suitable for connecting the column 5 to the horizontal tie beams 6 on its opposite sides. (Refer to...) Figures 4 to 6 .

[0039] ③ Corner Photovoltaic Support Profile Connection Structure: This model of connecting component has two adapter parts 2, which are located on the two side plates of the same clamp 1, and are perpendicular to each other. It is suitable for connecting the column 5 located at a corner to the adjacent horizontal tie beams 6. (Refer to...) Figures 7 to 9 .

[0040] As a further optimization and improvement to the structure, in the connection design, the adapter 2 and the other object to be fixed are securely fixed using a U-shaped clamp 4. Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, the U-shaped clamp 4 tightly fits around the outer periphery of the adapter 2 and the other object to be fixed in a wrapping manner. Through the elastic deformation of the U-shaped clamp 4 itself and the cooperation of fasteners 3 and other devices, a uniform and reliable clamping force is applied to the adapter 2 and the other object to be fixed, ensuring that the connection between the two is firm and stable, effectively preventing loosening or displacement caused by external forces or vibrations, and further improving the structural stability and safety of the entire photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure.

[0041] The fastener 3 described in this application can adopt a bolt and nut structure, which mainly consists of a bolt and a nut, and the two achieve a fastening connection function through threaded engagement.

[0042] The clamp 1 described in this application can be made of polymer materials, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride. Polymer materials have high plasticity and good processing performance; various complex shapes can be formed through simple injection molding and extrusion processes. Compared with existing solutions, the processing time is greatly shortened, and the procedures are simplified, which helps reduce labor costs. Furthermore, polymer materials have low density and are lighter than iron-based materials, making the product more convenient to transport and install. Polymer materials have good resistance to chemicals such as acids and alkalis, and their corrosion resistance is stronger than that of iron-based materials, enabling them to maintain long-term stable performance in harsh environments. At the same time, the production cost of polymer materials is lower, making them suitable for large-scale production.

[0043] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0044] Furthermore, the directions such as front, back, left, and right mentioned in this embodiment are only for reference and do not represent the actual directions in use. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the design of this case. All equivalent changes made based on the key design of this case shall fall within the protection scope of this case.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure, characterized in that: It includes at least two clamps that form a ring structure for holding the object to be fixed. Each clamp has a fixing part at both ends of its main body, and adjacent clamps are fixedly connected by the fixing part and fasteners. The outer side of the ring structure has at least one transition part, which extends radially along the ring structure. The middle part of the transition part has a U-shaped opening groove structure for mounting another object to be fixed.

2. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of clamps is two, and the two clamps are combined to form an octagonal ring structure.

3. A photovoltaic support profile connection structure as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The main body of the clamp is trapezoidal, including a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate located at both ends of the top plate; the outer end of the first side plate extends outward to form a first transition plate, and the outer end of the second side plate extends outward to form a second transition plate; the outer end of the first transition plate extends outward to form a first fixing plate, and the outer end of the second transition plate extends outward to form a second fixing plate, with the fixing plate perpendicular to the transition plate.

4. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing plate has fixing holes that cooperate with fasteners.

5. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The adapter is located on the top plate or side plate.

6. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The ring structure has one transition section, which is located on the main plate of a clamp.

7. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The ring structure has two transition parts, which are located on the main plates of the two clamps and are on the same straight line.

8. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The ring structure has two transition parts, which are located on the two side plates of the same clamp and are perpendicular to each other.

9. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter is fixed to another object to be fixed by a U-shaped clamp, which wraps around the outer periphery of both the adapter and the other object.

10. The photovoltaic bracket profile connection structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fasteners include bolts and nuts.