Photovoltaic support capable of being folded and stored
By designing a foldable and retractable photovoltaic bracket, the problems of high packaging costs and complex installation of photovoltaic brackets have been solved, enabling flexible installation and angle adjustment of photovoltaic panels, lowering the installation threshold, and adapting to seasonal changes in solar altitude.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HENGDIAN GRP TOSPO LIGHTING
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic mounting systems are costly to package, complex to install, and have fixed angles. They also have limited installation options, high installation thresholds, and cannot adapt to seasonal changes in solar altitude.
Design a foldable photovoltaic bracket. The bracket can be folded and packaged together with the photovoltaic panels by rotating two support rods and fixing them with quick-release screws. The angle can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the quick-release screws. The photovoltaic panels can be fixed to railings or walls by hooks or mounting blocks.
It reduces packaging costs, simplifies the installation process, improves installation flexibility and angle adjustment capabilities, lowers the installation threshold, and adapts to changes in solar altitude throughout the four seasons.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic bracket technology, specifically relating to a foldable and retractable photovoltaic bracket. Background Technology
[0002] With the introduction of energy conservation and emission reduction policies, photovoltaics, as a new energy source, is being used more and more, and household photovoltaic applications are also emerging. However, traditional household photovoltaic installation requires professional on-site installation, which is complicated, expensive, and has a long construction period, making it extremely inconvenient and raising the installation threshold. Moreover, as the seasons change, the solar altitude also changes, and the photovoltaic brackets used to install photovoltaic panels also need to be set to adjustable angles.
[0003] Existing photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems have some shortcomings in practical applications, such as:
[0004] 1. At the factory, the photovoltaic bracket and photovoltaic panel need to be packaged separately, resulting in high packaging costs;
[0005] 2. The installation angle of the photovoltaic panels cannot be adjusted;
[0006] 3. The installation method is limited. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable photovoltaic (PV) support bracket to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. The foldable PV support bracket provided by this invention allows for folding and packaging together with the PV panels.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable photovoltaic bracket, comprising two first support rods and two second support rods, wherein one end of the first support rod and the upper end of the second support rod are respectively rotatably connected to a connecting seat, the second support rod is provided with a sliding groove, the other end of the first support rod is connected to the sliding groove by a quick-release screw, the first support rod can be embedded in the second support rod, and the lower ends of the two second support rods are connected by a crossbar.
[0009] To limit the movement of the quick-release screws and ensure the stability of the photovoltaic support, several limiting grooves are further provided in the slide.
[0010] To avoid the connecting screws at the end of the crossbar when folded, the first support rod is further provided with a clearance groove.
[0011] To further enhance the installation options for photovoltaic brackets, the system also includes mounting components. The upper end of the second support rod has a hanging groove that mates with the mounting components. The mounting components are hooks or mounting blocks. The hooks include limit screws and bending blocks.
[0012] In order to reduce the weight of the mounting bracket while ensuring its strength, both the first and second support rods are provided with several through slots.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. This utility model allows the first support rod to be embedded inside the second support rod by rotating the first support rod and the second support rod, thereby making the first support rod and the second support rod fit against the back of the photovoltaic panel and packaged together with the photovoltaic panel. Compared with separate packaging, this effectively reduces packaging costs.
[0015] 2. This utility model uses quick-release screws to achieve quick positioning and fixation of the first support rod and the second support rod, which facilitates rapid adjustment.
[0016] 3. This utility model allows for adjustment of the photovoltaic panel installation angle by adjusting the position of the quick-release screws.
[0017] 4. This utility model achieves the installation of photovoltaic panels and railings by hanging hooks on railings and binding the lower end of the second support rod to the railings with cable ties.
[0018] 5. This utility model fixes the mounting block to the installation wall, then hangs the upper end of the second support rod on the mounting block, and then fixes the lower end of the second support rod to the installation wall with bolts to realize the mounting of the photovoltaic panel.
[0019] 6. Both the first support rod and the second support rod of this utility model are provided with several through grooves, which can reduce the weight of the mounting bracket while ensuring its strength. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the upper end of the second support rod of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second support rod of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support rod of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hook of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting block of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release screw of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after folding and engaging with a photovoltaic panel.
[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic panel when it is installed on the ground.
[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic panel and the railing when the present invention is installed.
[0031] In the diagram: 1. Connecting seat; 2. First support rod; 21. Clearance groove; 3. Quick-release screw; 4. Crossbar; 5. Hook; 51. Bending block; 52. Limiting screw; 6. Second support rod; 61. Hanging groove; 62. Sliding groove; 63. Limiting groove; 7. Hanging block; 8. Photovoltaic panel; 9. Railing. Detailed Implementation
[0032] 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.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] Please see Figures 1-11 This utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable photovoltaic bracket, including two first support rods 2 and two second support rods 6. One end of the first support rod 2 and the upper end of the second support rod 6 are respectively connected to the connecting seat 1 by stepped screws, so that the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6 can rotate relative to the connecting seat 1. The connecting seat 1 is connected to the frame of the photovoltaic panel 8 by bolts. The second support rod 6 is provided with a sliding groove 62. The other end of the first support rod 2 is connected to the sliding groove 62 by a quick-release screw 3. The quick-release screw 3 passes through the end of the first support rod 2 and the sliding groove 62. The quick-release screw 3 is purchased from the market. The cross-section of the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6 is a C-shaped structure, and the size of the first support rod 2 is smaller than the size of the second support rod 6, so that the first support rod 2 can be embedded in the second support rod 6. The lower ends of the two second support rods 6 are connected by a crossbar 4.
[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model allows the first support rod 2 to be embedded inside the second support rod 6 by rotating the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6. This allows the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6 to fit against the back of the photovoltaic panel 8, enabling them to be packaged together with the photovoltaic panel 8. Compared to separate packaging, this effectively reduces packaging costs. This utility model uses quick-release screws 3 to quickly limit and fix the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6, facilitating rapid adjustment.
[0036] Specifically, the slide 62 is provided with two limiting grooves 63.
[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the quick-release screw 3 is limited by the limiting groove 63 to ensure the stability of the photovoltaic bracket support. By adjusting the position of the quick-release screw 3, the installation angle of the photovoltaic panel 8 can be adjusted.
[0038] Specifically, the first support rod 2 is provided with a clearance groove 21.
[0039] The above technical solution is used to avoid the connecting screws at the ends of the crossbar 4 when folding.
[0040] Example 2
[0041] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that: specifically, it also includes an installation component, which is a hook 5. The upper end of the second support rod 6 is provided with a hanging groove 61 that cooperates with the installation component. The hook 5 includes a limiting screw 52 and a bending block 51 is provided on the hook 5.
[0042] By adopting the above technical solution, the bending block 51 is inserted into the hanging groove 61, and the hook 5 is moved upward. Then, the hook 5 is locked to the second support rod 6 by bolts. This utility model realizes the installation of photovoltaic panel 8 and railing 9 by hanging hook 5 on railing 9 and binding the lower end of second support rod 6 to railing 9 with cable ties.
[0043] Example 3
[0044] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that: specifically, it also includes an installation component, which is a hanging block 7, and the upper end of the second support rod 6 is provided with a hanging groove 61 that cooperates with the installation component.
[0045] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting block 7 is fixed on the installation wall, the hanging groove 61 at the upper end of the second support rod 6 is hung on the mounting block 7, and the lower end of the second support rod 6 is fixed to the installation wall by bolts, thereby realizing the mounting of the photovoltaic panel 8.
[0046] Example 4
[0047] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, specifically, both the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6 are provided with several through grooves.
[0048] By adopting the above technical solution, the weight of the mounting bracket can be reduced while ensuring its strength.
[0049] In summary, this invention allows the first support rod 2 to be embedded inside the second support rod 6 by rotating the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6, thus ensuring that the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6 are attached to the back of the photovoltaic panel 8 and packaged together with the photovoltaic panel 8. Compared to separate packaging, this effectively reduces packaging costs. This invention uses quick-release screws 3 to quickly limit and fix the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6, facilitating rapid adjustment. This invention allows adjustment of the installation angle of the photovoltaic panel 8 by adjusting the position of the quick-release screws 3. This invention allows installation of the photovoltaic panel 8 onto the railing 9 by hanging the hook 5 on the railing 9 and securing the lower end of the second support rod 6 to the railing 9 with cable ties. This invention allows installation of the photovoltaic panel 8 by fixing the mounting block 7 to the mounting wall, then hanging the upper end of the second support rod 6's hanging groove 61 onto the mounting block 7, and finally fixing the lower end of the second support rod 6 to the mounting wall with bolts. Both the first support rod 2 and the second support rod 6 of this utility model are provided with several through grooves, which can reduce the weight of the mounting bracket while ensuring its strength.
[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A foldable and retractable photovoltaic bracket, characterized in that: It includes two first support rods and two second support rods. One end of the first support rod and the upper end of the second support rod are rotatably connected to a connecting seat. The second support rod is provided with a sliding groove. The other end of the first support rod is connected to the sliding groove by a quick-release screw. The first support rod can be embedded in the second support rod. The lower ends of the two second support rods are connected by a crossbar.
2. The foldable photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide is provided with several limiting grooves.
3. The foldable photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support rod is provided with a clearance groove.
4. The foldable photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an installation component, with a hanging groove at the upper end of the second support rod that mates with the installation component.
5. A foldable photovoltaic bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting component is a hook or a hanging block.
6. A foldable photovoltaic bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hook includes a limiting screw and a bending block.
7. A foldable photovoltaic bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first support rod and the second support rod are provided with several through slots.