Purline structure of photovoltaic module support

By designing the filling end and plug-in end of the photovoltaic module bracket purlin, combined with the threaded connection of the side hole and bottom hole, the problems of high production cost and inconvenient installation of purlins are solved, and the flexible adaptation and stable connection of purlins are realized.

CN224191869UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01YUNNAN ZHONGYI MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUNNAN ZHONGYI MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic module support system requires the production of two different sizes of purlins, which results in high production costs. Furthermore, when the connection length is long, the top of the purlin is unstable, affecting the ease of installation.

Method used

A purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support is designed, which achieves adjustable splicing and enhanced strength of the purlins through the movable insertion of the filling end and the plug end, combined with the threaded connection of the side hole and the bottom hole.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adaptation of the purlin structure to different photovoltaic module sizes, has good stability during combined extension, avoids instability at the top of the purlin, improves connection strength, and facilitates installation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a purline structure of a photovoltaic module support, which comprises a purline, one end of the purline is provided with a filling end, the other end of the purline is provided with an inserting end, the inserting end of the purline is movably inserted into the top end of the filling end of the other purline, the bottom end of the inserting end is provided with a bottom groove, and the top end of the inserting end is provided with a bottom groove. And the filling ends are movably clamped into the bottom groove. According to the utility model, the insertion end is inserted into the top end of the surface filling end of another purline, so that a plurality of purlines are combined and connected with one another, the device can be adapted to photovoltaic modules with different sizes to be spliced and combined for use, and meanwhile, the device can be conveniently combined and extended; the surface of the top end of the purline is not higher or lower during combined extension, and the fixing table can be mounted in the bottom holes at different positions according to the position of the main beam, so that the device can adapt to the mounting positions of the fixing table at different positions of the main beam, and the device is convenient to use.
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Description

A purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support Technical Field

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

[0002] The function of photovoltaic (PV) panel mounting brackets is to fix and support PV modules. Common PV panel mounting bracket arrangements are two rows, one above the other, with a gap of approximately 10-30mm between the rows and columns. A common bracket scheme is a "four-purlin arrangement," where adjacent purlins meet end-to-end, and a purlin connector is installed at the point of contact to connect the two adjacent purlins together.

[0003] Regarding the existing patent number: CN201821392866.1, patent name: Purlin assembly for photovoltaic panel mounting bracket, it adopts a method of connecting the first purlin and the second purlin to each other, which makes the purlin assembly easy to install and has strong rigidity, making it suitable for pilot testing in large-span applications. However, during assembly, it is necessary to produce two different sizes of purlins, resulting in high production costs. Furthermore, when the connection length is long, the top surface of the purlin will become increasingly higher or lower, which is not convenient for installing photovoltaic modules.

[0004] Therefore, since it does not meet the existing requirements, we propose a purlin structure for photovoltaic module support. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the need to produce two different sizes of purlins during assembly, resulting in high production costs, and the fact that when the connection length is long, the top surface of the purlin will become higher or lower, which is inconvenient for installing photovoltaic modules.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support, comprising a purlin, one end of which is provided with a filling end, and the other end of which is provided with a plug-in end. The plug-in ends of the purlins are all movably inserted into the top of the filling end of another purlin. The bottom end of each plug-in end is provided with a bottom groove, and the filling end is movably engaged into the interior of the bottom groove.

[0007] Preferably, the purlin has multiple side holes on both sides, the side holes between the filling end and the plug end overlap each other, and the filling end and the plug end are connected by a bolt inserted into the internal thread of the side hole.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom end of the purlin is provided with multiple bottom holes, and a fixed platform is movably installed at the bottom end of each purlin. A threaded rod is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed platform, and the threaded rod is movably inserted into the interior of one of the bottom holes.

[0009] Preferably, a clamping ring is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed platform, and a main beam is provided inside the clamping ring.

[0010] Preferably, a nut is movably installed between the threaded rod and the bottom hole.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model, through the cooperation of the filling end and the plug-in end, allows the device to be used by inserting the plug-in end into the top of the filling end on the surface of another purlin, so that multiple purlins can be combined and connected with each other. This allows the device to be adapted to different photovoltaic module sizes for splicing and combination. At the same time, the device can be easily combined and extended, and the top surface of the purlin will not become higher or lower during the combination and extension.

[0013] 2. This utility model, through the cooperation of the bottom hole and the fixing platform, allows the fixing platform to be installed inside the bottom hole at different positions according to the position of the main beam during use. This makes the device adaptable to the installation position of the fixing platform when the main beam is in different positions, which facilitates the use of the device.

[0014] 3. By setting the side holes, this utility model allows the two purlins to be connected by bolts, thereby improving the connection strength between the two purlins and preventing them from separating. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the purlin of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the entire utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional front view of the entire utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Purlin; 2. Filler end; 3. Insertion end; 4. Side hole; 5. Bottom hole; 6. Fixing platform; 7. Threaded rod; 8. Clamping ring; 9. Main beam; 10. Bottom groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. One embodiment of this utility model is provided: a purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support, including a purlin 1, one end of the purlin 1 is provided with a filling end 2, and the other end of the purlin 1 is provided with a plug-in end 3. The plug-in end 3 of the purlin 1 is movably inserted into the top of the filling end 2 of another purlin 1. The bottom end of the plug-in end 3 is provided with a bottom groove 10, and the filling end 2 is movably inserted into the bottom groove 10.

[0022] By combining the filling end 2 and the plug end 3, the device can be used by inserting the plug end 3 into the top of the filling end 2 on the surface of another purlin 1, so that multiple purlins 1 can be connected to each other. This allows the device to be adapted to different photovoltaic module sizes for splicing and combination. At the same time, the device can be easily combined and extended, and the top surface of the purlin 1 will not become higher or lower during the combination and extension.

[0023] The purlin 1 has multiple side holes 4 on both sides. The side holes 4 between the filling end 2 and the insertion end 3 overlap each other. The filling end 2 and the insertion end 3 are connected by bolts inserted into the internal threads of the side holes 4.

[0024] The side hole 4 allows the two purlins 1 to be connected by bolts, thereby increasing the strength of the connection between the two purlins 1 and preventing them from separating.

[0025] The bottom end of the purlin 1 is provided with multiple bottom holes 5. A fixed platform 6 is movably installed at the bottom end of each purlin 1. A threaded rod 7 is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed platform 6. The threaded rod 7 is movably inserted into the interior of one of the bottom holes 5.

[0026] By using the bottom hole 5 and the fixed platform 6 together, the fixed platform 6 can be installed inside the bottom hole 5 at different positions according to the position of the main beam 9 during use. This allows the device to be adapted to the installation position of the fixed platform 6 when the main beam 9 is in different positions, making the device convenient to use.

[0027] A clamping ring 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed platform 6, and a main beam 9 is provided inside the clamping ring 8.

[0028] Nuts are movably installed between the threaded rod 7 and the bottom hole 5.

[0029] When in use, the purlin structure of the photovoltaic module support can be connected by inserting the plug end 3 into the top of the filling end 2 on the surface of another purlin 1, so that multiple purlins 1 can be combined and connected with each other. This allows the device to be adapted to different photovoltaic module sizes for splicing and combination. At the same time, the device can be easily combined and extended, and the top surface of the purlin 1 will not become higher or lower during the combination and extension.

[0030] Depending on the position of the main beam 9, the fixing platform 6 can be installed inside the bottom hole 5 at different positions, so that the device can be adapted to the installation position of the fixing platform 6 when the main beam 9 is in different positions, which facilitates the use of the device.

[0031] The side hole 4 allows the two purlins 1 to be connected by bolts, thereby increasing the strength of the connection between the two purlins 1 and preventing them from separating.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A purlin structure of a photovoltaic module support, comprising a purlin (1), characterized in that: One end of the purlin (1) is provided with a filling end (2), and the other end of the purlin (1) is provided with a plug-in end (3). The plug-in end (3) of the purlin (1) is movably inserted into the top of the filling end (2) of another purlin (1). The bottom end of the plug-in end (3) is provided with a bottom groove (10), and the filling end (2) is movably inserted into the bottom groove (10).

2. A purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support according to claim 1, wherein: The purlin (1) has multiple side holes (4) on both sides. The side holes (4) between the filling end (2) and the plug end (3) overlap each other. The filling end (2) and the plug end (3) are connected by an internal thread through a bolt inserted into the side hole (4).

3. The purlin structure of a photovoltaic module support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The purlin (1) has multiple bottom holes (5) at its bottom end. A fixed platform (6) is movably installed at the bottom end of each purlin (1). A threaded rod (7) is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed platform (6). The threaded rod (7) is movably inserted into the interior of one of the bottom holes (5).

4. A purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support according to claim 3, wherein: A clamping ring (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed platform (6), and a main beam (9) is provided inside the clamping ring (8).

5. A purlin structure for a photovoltaic module support according to claim 3, wherein: Nuts are movably installed between the threaded rod (7) and the bottom hole (5).

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