Herringbone slope photovoltaic module ridge waterproof structure
By combining mushroom-shaped roof ridge waterproof caps with plastic-wing nuts, the waterproofing problem of A-frame roof photovoltaic modules is solved, achieving efficient waterproofing and simplified installation, and improving the system's reliability and durability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI NENGHUI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In the context of gable roofs, the installation and waterproofing of photovoltaic modules present problems such as poor structural adaptability, insufficient durability, and high installation complexity. Existing waterproofing structures are unable to balance waterproofing performance and module installation efficiency.
The mushroom-shaped roof ridge waterproof cap includes an upper waterproof section and a lower bolt mounting section that are connected at the top and bottom. The photovoltaic modules are fixed with plastic wing nuts and bolts to form a sealed structure that adapts to the tilt angle of the photovoltaic modules. The cap is spliced by protrusions and grooves.
Significantly reduces the risk of leakage in BIPV systems, extends the lifespan of photovoltaic power plants, reduces installation and maintenance costs, and improves system reliability and waterproof performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, specifically to a roof ridge waterproofing structure. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) technology, the deep integration of residential photovoltaic systems with building structures has become an industry trend. However, in pitched roof scenarios (especially gable roofs), the installation and waterproofing of photovoltaic modules still face significant challenges. In traditional BIPV solutions, waterproofing at the roof ridge often relies on the building's existing waterproofing layer or simple sealant filling, but these methods have the following drawbacks:
[0003] 1. Poor structural adaptability: Gaps are easily formed at the junction of photovoltaic modules and roof ridge, and rainwater can easily seep into the building along the edge of the module, leading to structural corrosion or electrical safety hazards.
[0004] 2. Insufficient durability: The sealant is susceptible to aging and cracking due to ultraviolet radiation and temperature changes, requiring frequent maintenance and increasing operation and maintenance costs.
[0005] 3. High installation complexity: Existing waterproof structures require complex construction steps, making it difficult to balance waterproof performance with component installation efficiency.
[0006] To address the above issues, an innovative solution is needed that can achieve efficient waterproofing of gable roof ridges, simplify the installation process, and improve system reliability. Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a gable roof waterproof structure for photovoltaic modules to solve at least one of the above technical problems.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a roof ridge waterproof structure for a herringbone photovoltaic module, characterized in that it includes a roof ridge waterproof cap, the cross-section of which is mushroom-shaped;
[0009] The roof ridge waterproof cap includes an upper waterproof part and a lower bolt mounting part connected in sequence from top to bottom;
[0010] The top surface of the upper limit waterproof part is an inclined surface that slopes downward from the center to the left and right sides.
[0011] The lower bolt mounting part includes two L-shaped guide rails arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner, and the gap between the two L-shaped guide rails is used for the bolt to slide in laterally;
[0012] The outer surfaces of the two L-shaped guide rails and the bottom surface of the upper waterproof part respectively form an L-shaped limiting groove for embedding into the corner of the photovoltaic module frame set on the left and right;
[0013] It also includes a plastic wing nut, the bolt being threadedly connected to the plastic wing nut, the wing-shaped protrusion of the plastic wing nut abutting against the bottom of the photovoltaic module frame.
[0014] This utility model secures the waterproof cap on the roof ridge to the photovoltaic modules at the ridge using bolts and plastic wing nuts, thus facilitating waterproofing at the connection points of the photovoltaic modules at the ridge.
[0015] More preferably, the area outside the L-shaped guide rail where the bottom surface of the upper limit waterproof part is located includes a left bottom surface and a right bottom surface that are mirror-symmetrically arranged. The left bottom surface is inclined upward from left to right, and the right bottom surface is inclined upward from right to left.
[0016] The outer side of the L-shaped guide rail on the left is inclined downward from left to right;
[0017] The outer side of the L-shaped guide rail on the right is inclined downward from right to left.
[0018] It facilitates matching the tilt of the photovoltaic modules at the roof ridge.
[0019] More preferably, the left bottom surface and the right bottom surface are provided with tooth-shaped protrusions.
[0020] More preferably, the L-shaped guide rail includes an upper limit part and a lower limit part connected in sequence, and the distance between the upper limit parts of the two L-shaped guide rails decreases from top to bottom;
[0021] The gap between the lower limit parts of the two L-shaped guide rails is the sliding gap for the shank of the bolt;
[0022] The head of the bolt rests on the upper surface of the upper limit position.
[0023] More preferably, at least two of the ridge waterproof caps are arranged from front to back, and adjacent ridge waterproof caps are spliced together.
[0024] More preferably, the joints of adjacent roof ridge waterproof caps are respectively provided with matching protrusions and grooves;
[0025] Both the protrusion and the groove are provided on the upper waterproof part.
[0026] It can easily meet different length requirements. At the same time, it ensures the waterproofness of the connection between the roof ridge waterproof cap and the roof.
[0027] More preferably, the length direction of the groove is parallel to the length direction of the ridge waterproof cap, and adjacent ridge waterproof caps are slidably inserted along the length direction of the ridge waterproof cap;
[0028] The groove is located at the top center of the upper waterproof part, and the cross-section of the groove is a U-shaped groove with the opening facing upward.
[0029] More preferably, the photovoltaic module embedded in the L-shaped limiting groove on the left side is the first photovoltaic module, and the first photovoltaic module is tilted upward from left to right;
[0030] The photovoltaic module embedded in the L-shaped limiting groove on the right side is the second photovoltaic module, which is tilted downward from left to right.
[0031] More preferably, the first photovoltaic module and the second photovoltaic module are mounted on a photovoltaic support.
[0032] More preferably, the photovoltaic support includes a first inclined beam inclined upward from left to right and a second inclined beam inclined upward from right to left, the highest points of the first inclined beam and the second inclined beam being welded together;
[0033] The photovoltaic support also includes purlins with a longitudinal direction. The purlins are installed on both the first and second inclined beams. A first photovoltaic module is installed on the purlin above the first inclined beam, and a second photovoltaic module is installed on the purlin above the second inclined beam.
[0034] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0035] This invention can significantly reduce the risk of leakage in BIPV systems, extend the lifespan of photovoltaic power stations, and reduce installation and maintenance costs, providing technical support for the widespread adoption of residential photovoltaic systems in complex rooftop scenarios.
[0036] Through the synergistic effect of the elastic seal of the plastic wing nut and the waterproof cap on the ridge, it adapts to thermal expansion and contraction and micro-deformation of the structure, maintaining waterproof performance for a long time. Attached Figure Description
[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0038] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a roof ridge waterproof cap according to a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the splicing joint of the roof ridge waterproof cap in specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the splicing of adjacent roof ridge waterproof caps in a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0041] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the usage state of a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0042] In the diagram: 1 is the roof ridge waterproof cap, 2 is the bolt, 3 is the plastic wing nut, 4 is the first photovoltaic module, 5 is the second photovoltaic module, 6 is the first inclined beam, 7 is the second inclined beam, 8 is the purlin, 11 is the upper limit waterproof part, 12 is the lower bolt mounting part, 13 is the groove, and 14 is the protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0043] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0044] See Figures 1 to 5 A waterproof structure for a gable roof photovoltaic module includes a waterproof cap 1 with a mushroom-shaped cross-section. The cap 1 comprises an upper waterproof section 11 and a lower bolt mounting section 12 connected sequentially. The top surface of the upper waterproof section 11 is an inclined surface sloping downwards from the center to the left and right sides. The lower bolt mounting section 12 includes two mirror-symmetrically arranged L-shaped guide rails, with a gap between them for laterally sliding bolts 2. The outer surfaces of the two L-shaped guide rails and the bottom surface of the upper waterproof section 11 respectively form L-shaped limiting grooves for embedding into the corners of the left and right photovoltaic module frames. It also includes a winged nut 3, with the bolts 2 and the winged nut 3 threadedly connected. The wing-shaped protrusion of the winged nut 3 abuts against the bottom of the photovoltaic module frame. This invention secures the waterproof cap 1 to the photovoltaic modules at the ridge using bolts 2 and the winged nut 3, facilitating waterproofing at the photovoltaic module connection points. This invention improves the waterproofing effect by optimizing the structure of the waterproof cap. The plastic wing nut 3 includes a metal locking component with a threaded hole, which is threadedly connected to the bolt. The width of the metal locking component in the left-right direction is greater than the minimum gap at the bottom of the photovoltaic module frame on the left and right sides.
[0045] The bottom surface of the upper waterproof section 11, located outside the L-shaped guide rail, includes a left and right bottom surface that are mirror-symmetrically arranged. The left bottom surface slopes upward from left to right, and the right bottom surface slopes upward from right to left. The outer side of the L-shaped guide rail on the left slopes downward from left to right, and the outer side of the L-shaped guide rail on the right slopes downward from right to left. This facilitates matching the tilt of the photovoltaic modules at the roof ridge.
[0046] The left and right bottom surfaces are provided with tooth-shaped protrusions.
[0047] The L-shaped guide rail includes an upper limit part and a lower limit part connected in sequence. The distance between the upper limit parts of the two L-shaped guide rails decreases from top to bottom. The gap between the lower limit parts of the two L-shaped guide rails is the sliding gap for the shank of the bolt 2. The head of the bolt 2 rests on the upper surface of the upper limit part.
[0048] At least two ridge waterproof caps 1 are arranged from front to back, and adjacent ridge waterproof caps 1 are spliced together.
[0049] The joints of adjacent ridge waterproof caps 1 are respectively provided with matching protrusions 13 and grooves 14; both protrusions 13 and grooves 14 are located at the upper waterproof part 11. This facilitates meeting different length requirements and ensures the waterproofness of the joints of the ridge waterproof caps 1.
[0050] The length direction of the groove 14 is parallel to the length direction of the ridge waterproof cap 1, and the adjacent ridge waterproof cap 1 slides and inserts along the length direction of the ridge waterproof cap 1; the groove 14 is located at the top center of the upper limit waterproof part 11, and the cross-section of the groove 14 is a U-shaped groove with the opening facing upward.
[0051] The photovoltaic module embedded in the L-shaped limiting groove on the left is designated as the first photovoltaic module 4, which is tilted upward from left to right; the photovoltaic module embedded in the L-shaped limiting groove on the right is designated as the second photovoltaic module 5, which is tilted downward from left to right.
[0052] The first photovoltaic module 4 and the second photovoltaic module 5 are installed on the photovoltaic bracket.
[0053] The photovoltaic support includes a first inclined beam 6 that is inclined upward from left to right and a second inclined beam 7 that is inclined upward from right to left. The highest points of the first inclined beam 6 and the second inclined beam 7 are welded together. The photovoltaic support also includes purlins 8 whose length direction is front-to-back. Purlins 8 are installed on both the first inclined beam 6 and the second inclined beam 7. A first photovoltaic module 4 is installed on the purlin 8 located above the first inclined beam 6, and a second photovoltaic module 5 is installed on the purlin 8 located above the second inclined beam 7.
[0054] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A kind of herringbone photovoltaic module ridge waterproof structure, it is characterized in, The roof ridge waterproof cover cap is mushroom-shaped in section; The roof ridge waterproof cover cap comprises an upper limiting waterproof part and a lower bolt mounting part connected in sequence from top to bottom; The top surface of the upper limiting waterproof part is an inclined surface that slopes downward from the center to both sides; The lower bolt mounting part comprises two mirror-symmetrically arranged L-shaped guide rails, and the gap between the two L-shaped guide rails is used for sliding a bolt laterally; The outer side surfaces of the two L-shaped guide rails and the bottom surface of the upper limiting waterproof part form an L-shaped limiting groove for embedding the corner of a photovoltaic module frame arranged left and right; A plastic winged nut is further provided, the bolt is threadedly connected with the plastic winged nut, and the winged protrusion of the plastic winged nut abuts against the bottom of the photovoltaic module frame.
2. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 1, wherein: The bottom surface of the upper limiting waterproof part comprises a left bottom surface and a right bottom surface arranged mirror-symmetrically from left to right, the left bottom surface slopes upward from left to right, and the right bottom surface slopes upward from right to left; The outer side surface of the L-shaped guide rail on the left side slopes downward from left to right; The outer side surface of the L-shaped guide rail on the right side slopes downward from right to left.
3. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 2, wherein: The left bottom surface and the right bottom surface are provided with toothed protrusions.
4. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 1, wherein: The L-shaped guide rail comprises an upper limiting part and a lower limiting part connected in sequence, and the distance between the upper limiting parts of the two L-shaped guide rails decreases from top to bottom; The gap between the lower limiting parts of the two L-shaped guide rails is a sliding gap for the rod part of the bolt; The head of the bolt is arranged on the upper surface of the upper limiting part.
5. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 1, wherein: At least two roof ridge waterproof cover caps are arranged from front to back, and adjacent roof ridge waterproof cover caps are spliced front to back.
6. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 5, wherein: Adjacent roof ridge waterproof cover caps are respectively provided with matching protrusions and grooves; The protrusions and the grooves are arranged on the upper limiting waterproof part.
7. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 6, wherein: The length direction of the groove is parallel to the length direction of the roof ridge waterproof cover cap, and adjacent roof ridge waterproof cover caps are slidably inserted along the length direction of the roof ridge waterproof cover cap; The groove is located at the top center of the upper limiting waterproof part, and the section of the groove is a U-shaped groove with an opening facing upward.
8. The structure of claim 1, wherein: A photovoltaic module embedded in the L-shaped limiting groove on the left side is a first photovoltaic module, and the first photovoltaic module slopes upward from left to right; A photovoltaic module embedded in the L-shaped limiting groove on the right side is a second photovoltaic module, and the second photovoltaic module slopes downward from left to right.
9. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 8, wherein: The first photovoltaic module and the second photovoltaic module are installed on a photovoltaic support.
10. The hipped photovoltaic module rafter assembly of Claim 9, wherein: The photovoltaic support comprises a first inclined beam that slopes upward from left to right and a second inclined beam that slopes upward from right to left, and the highest parts of the first inclined beam and the second inclined beam are welded together; The photovoltaic support further comprises purlins with a length direction being a front-to-back direction, the first inclined beam and the second inclined beam are both provided with the purlins, the first photovoltaic module is installed on the purlin above the first inclined beam, and the second photovoltaic module is installed on the purlin above the second inclined beam.