A mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel
By integrating drive components and brush rod structures onto the rooftop photovoltaic panel support, the problem of inconvenient photovoltaic panel cleaning in existing technologies has been solved, achieving automated cleaning and improving safety and convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KARAMAY QIYUAN PETROLEUM TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
The lack of a cleaning structure in existing rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems makes cleaning the PV panels inconvenient, especially on tiled roofs where it can easily lead to safety hazards.
Design a rooftop photovoltaic panel mounting bracket, comprising a bracket body, guide rods, drive components, and brush rods. The drive components move the brush rods to clean the photovoltaic panels, and the bracket's stability is ensured by a combination of tension wires and screw structures.
This technology enables efficient cleaning of solar panels without requiring staff to climb onto the roof, improving cleaning convenience and enhancing safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic panel installation technology, specifically to a mounting bracket for rooftop photovoltaic panels. Background Technology
[0002] With the increasing demand for clean energy, rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems have been widely adopted. Many homes now have PV panels installed on their roofs, which requires a rooftop PV panel support system to secure the panels to the roof.
[0003] In the prior art, utility model patent CN219164478U discloses a rooftop photovoltaic panel support system, comprising multiple sets of inclined beam support components spaced apart. Multiple sets of photovoltaic panel inclined beams are fixedly installed on these support components via bolts, and the support components and the photovoltaic panel inclined beams are arranged in a crisscross pattern. Each inclined beam support component includes a support frame beam, a beam support rod, a bottom connecting rod, and a base. Both ends of the support frame beam are fixedly connected to the beam support rod via bolts. The bottom end of the beam support rod is adjustablely mounted with a bottom connecting rod via bolts, and the end of the bottom connecting rod away from the beam support rod is fixedly connected to the base. This rooftop photovoltaic panel support system, with beam support rods fixed at both ends of the support frame beam and adjustable bottom connecting rods at the bottom, is fixed to the walls on both sides of the building roof via the bottom connecting rods. This eliminates the need for drilling holes in the roof surface, avoids damage to the roof surface and waterproofing structure, and reduces the load on the roof.
[0004] The rooftop photovoltaic panel bracket provided by the aforementioned patent can be installed without damaging the roof. However, this type of rooftop photovoltaic bracket does not have a cleaning structure for cleaning the photovoltaic panels. When this type of rooftop photovoltaic bracket is installed on a house with tiled roofs, it will make it inconvenient to clean the photovoltaic panels, and accidents are likely to occur when workers go up to the roof to clean the photovoltaic panels. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a mounting bracket for rooftop photovoltaic panels, which aims to improve the problem that existing rooftop photovoltaic brackets do not have a cleaning structure, making it inconvenient to clean the photovoltaic panels installed on the roof.
[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows:
[0007] A mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel includes a bracket body with guide rods symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bracket body. The guide rods are detachably connected to the bracket body. A drive assembly is mounted on the guide rod, the drive assembly including a drive screw and a drive motor. The drive screw is installed inside the guide rod, the output end of the drive motor is connected to the guide rod, and the drive motor is fixed to the outside of the guide rod. A brush rod is provided between the tops of the two guide rods, and both ends of the brush rod are threadedly connected to the drive screw.
[0008] Preferably, the upper surface of the bracket body is provided with a plurality of support rods evenly distributed from front to back, and the support rods are provided with mounting slots.
[0009] Preferably, the guide rod has a guide groove at the top, bearings at both ends of the guide groove, and mounting rods at both ends of the bottom side of the guide rod facing the bracket body. The mounting rods have mounting holes in the middle and are connected to the bracket body by bolts.
[0010] Preferably, the two ends of the drive screw are interference-fitted with bearings, and the end of the drive screw facing the drive motor is provided with a drive slot. The output end of the drive motor is inserted into the drive slot, and the end of the drive motor that is in contact with the guide rod is provided with multiple fixing feet, and the fixing feet are provided with multiple fixing holes.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the brush rod is provided with brush cotton, and both ends of the bottom of the brush rod are provided with sliders, and the middle of the slider is provided with a first threaded hole.
[0012] Preferably, it also includes a tensioning wire, and both ends of the support rod are provided with connecting plates. The connecting plates are provided with connecting holes. The bottom end of the tensioning wire passes through the connecting holes, and the bottom end of the tensioning wire is connected to a tensioning screw. The tensioning screw is connected to a mounting plate.
[0013] Preferably, the tensioning wire is provided with a post at the top, a limiting plate at the top of the post, and a connecting ring at the bottom of the tensioning wire.
[0014] Preferably, the mounting plate is L-shaped, and the top of the mounting plate is provided with a second threaded hole, and the side of the mounting plate is provided with multiple bolt holes for fixing the mounting plate to the wall with bolts.
[0015] Preferably, the top end of the tensioning screw is provided with a ring buckle, which is connected to the connecting ring, and the bottom end of the tensioning screw is provided with a rotating handle, and the bottom end of the rotating handle is provided with a rocker arm.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] 1. This utility model installs guide rods at both ends of the support rod, and the guide rods are equipped with drive components. The drive components can drive the brush rod to move up and down, and the brush rod can clean the photovoltaic panels installed on the support rod, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning the photovoltaic panels. There is no need for workers to climb onto the roof to clean them, which greatly facilitates the cleaning of roof photovoltaic panels.
[0018] 2. Both ends of the support rod of this utility model are connected to tension steel wires, and the bottom of the tension steel wires is connected to tension screws. The tension screws are connected to the mounting plate. By continuously turning the tension screws, the tension screws drive the tension steel wires to tighten, thereby ensuring sufficient stability of the entire bracket. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support body of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide rod of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the brush rod of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the tensioning steel wire structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the tensioning screw of this utility model.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Bracket body; 11. Support rod; 12. Mounting slot; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Connecting hole; 2. Guide rod; 21. Guide groove; 22. Bearing; 23. Mounting rod; 24. Mounting hole; 3. Drive assembly; 31. Drive screw; 311. Drive slot; 32. Drive motor; 321. Fixing foot; 322. Fixing hole; 4. Brush rod; 41. Slider; 42. First threaded hole; 43. Brush cotton; 5. Tensioning wire; 51. Insert post; 52. Limiting plate; 53. Connecting ring; 6. Mounting plate; 61. Second threaded hole; 62. Bolt hole; 7. Tensioning screw; 71. Ring buckle; 72. Rotating handle; 73. Crank handle. Detailed implementation method:
[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides further details:
[0030] Example 1
[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel includes a bracket body 1. Guide rods 2 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bracket body 1, and the guide rods 2 are detachably connected to the bracket body 1. The bracket body 1 facilitates the support of the photovoltaic panel, making its installation and use convenient. A drive assembly 3 is mounted on the guide rods 2. The drive assembly 3 includes a drive screw 31 and a drive motor 32. The drive screw 31 is installed inside the guide rod 2, and the output end of the drive motor 32 is connected to the guide rod 2, while the drive motor 32 is fixed to the outside of the guide rod 2. A brush rod 4 is provided between the tops of the two guide rods 2, with both ends of the brush rod 4 threadedly connected to the drive screw 31. The drive screw 31 facilitates rotation and, through rotation, moves the brush rod 4 back and forth, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the photovoltaic panel surface and greatly simplifying the cleaning of the rooftop photovoltaic panel.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, multiple support rods 11 are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the bracket body 1 from front to back, and the support rods 11 are provided with mounting slots 12; the cooperation between the support rods 11 and the mounting slots 12 facilitates the stable installation of the photovoltaic panels on the support rods 11, ensuring the stable use of the photovoltaic panels.
[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the top of the guide rod 2 is provided with a guide groove 21, which facilitates the engagement with the drive screw 31 and allows the drive screw 31 to rotate. Bearings 22 are provided at both ends of the guide groove 21, facilitating rotatable connection with the drive screw 31. Mounting rods 23 are provided at both ends of the bottom side of the guide rod 2 facing the bracket body 1. Mounting rods 23 have mounting holes 24 in the middle and are connected to the bracket body 1 by bolts, facilitating the installation of the guide rod 2 onto the bracket body 1.
[0034] like Figure 4As shown, the two ends of the drive screw 31 are interference-fitted with the bearings 22, and the end of the drive screw 31 facing the drive motor 32 is provided with a drive slot 311. The output end of the drive motor 32 is inserted into the drive slot 311. This structure facilitates the drive motor 32 to drive the drive screw 31 to rotate, and facilitates the drive screw 31 to drive the brush rod 4 to move back and forth. The end of the drive motor 32 that is in contact with the guide rod 2 is provided with multiple fixing feet 321, and the fixing feet 321 are provided with multiple fixing holes 322. The fixing feet 321 and fixing holes 322 facilitate the fixing of the drive motor 32 with bolts.
[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the brush rod 4 is provided with a brush cotton 43, which is used to clean the surface of the photovoltaic panel. Both ends of the bottom of the brush rod 4 are provided with sliders 41, and the middle of the slider 41 is provided with a first threaded hole 42. The cooperation between the slider 41 and the first threaded hole 42 facilitates the threaded connection between the brush rod 4 and the drive screw 31.
[0036] Example 2
[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel includes a bracket body 1. Guide rods 2 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bracket body 1, and the guide rods 2 are detachably connected to the bracket body 1. The bracket body 1 facilitates the support of the photovoltaic panel, making its installation and use convenient. A drive assembly 3 is mounted on the guide rods 2. The drive assembly 3 includes a drive screw 31 and a drive motor 32. The drive screw 31 is installed inside the guide rod 2, and the output end of the drive motor 32 is connected to the guide rod 2, while the drive motor 32 is fixed to the outside of the guide rod 2. A brush rod 4 is provided between the tops of the two guide rods 2, with both ends of the brush rod 4 threadedly connected to the drive screw 31. The drive screw 31 facilitates rotation and, through rotation, moves the brush rod 4 back and forth, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the photovoltaic panel surface and greatly simplifying the cleaning of the rooftop photovoltaic panel.
[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, multiple support rods 11 are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the bracket body 1 from front to back, and the support rods 11 are provided with mounting slots 12; the cooperation between the support rods 11 and the mounting slots 12 facilitates the stable installation of the photovoltaic panels on the support rods 11, ensuring the stable use of the photovoltaic panels.
[0039] like Figure 3As shown, the top of the guide rod 2 is provided with a guide groove 21, which facilitates the engagement with the drive screw 31 and allows the drive screw 31 to rotate. Bearings 22 are provided at both ends of the guide groove 21, facilitating rotatable connection with the drive screw 31. Mounting rods 23 are provided at both ends of the bottom side of the guide rod 2 facing the bracket body 1. Mounting rods 23 have mounting holes 24 in the middle and are connected to the bracket body 1 by bolts, facilitating the installation of the guide rod 2 onto the bracket body 1.
[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, the two ends of the drive screw 31 are interference-fitted with the bearings 22, and the end of the drive screw 31 facing the drive motor 32 is provided with a drive slot 311. The output end of the drive motor 32 is inserted into the drive slot 311. This structure facilitates the drive motor 32 to drive the drive screw 31 to rotate, and facilitates the drive screw 31 to drive the brush rod 4 to move back and forth. The end of the drive motor 32 that is in contact with the guide rod 2 is provided with multiple fixing feet 321, and the fixing feet 321 are provided with multiple fixing holes 322. The fixing feet 321 and fixing holes 322 facilitate the fixing of the drive motor 32 with bolts.
[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the brush rod 4 is provided with a brush cotton 43, which is used to clean the surface of the photovoltaic panel. Both ends of the bottom of the brush rod 4 are provided with sliders 41, and the middle of the slider 41 is provided with a first threaded hole 42. The cooperation between the slider 41 and the first threaded hole 42 facilitates the threaded connection between the brush rod 4 and the drive screw 31.
[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a tension wire 5, which facilitates the tensioning and fixing of the support rod 11. Both ends of the support rod 11 are provided with connecting plates 13, and the connecting plates 13 have connecting holes 14. The bottom end of the tension wire 5 passes through the connecting holes 14. The cooperation between the connecting plates 13 and the connecting holes 14 facilitates a stable connection between the tension wire 5 and the bracket body 1. Furthermore, the bottom end of the tension wire 5 is connected to a tensioning screw 7, which is connected to a mounting plate 6. This structure facilitates the pulling of the tension wire 5 via the tensioning screw 7.
[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, the tension wire 5 has a post 51 at its top, which is convenient for insertion into the middle of the connecting plate 13. A limiting plate 52 is provided at the top of the post 51, which facilitates mutual restraint between the tension wire 5 and the connecting plate 13. Furthermore, a connecting ring 53 is provided at the bottom of the tension wire 5, which is convenient for connection to the top of the tensioning screw 7.
[0044] like Figure 7As shown, the mounting plate 6 is L-shaped, and the top of the mounting plate 6 is provided with a second threaded hole 61. The fit between the mounting plate 6 and the second threaded hole 61 facilitates the threaded connection between the mounting plate 6 and the tensioning screw 7. The side of the mounting plate 6 is provided with multiple bolt holes 62 for fixing the mounting plate 6 to the wall with bolts.
[0045] like Figure 8 As shown, the top of the tensioning screw 7 is provided with a ring 71, which is connected to the connecting ring 53. This structure facilitates the up-and-down movement of the tensioning wire 5 by the tensioning screw 7. The bottom of the tensioning screw 7 is provided with a rotating handle 72, and the bottom of the rotating handle 72 is provided with a rocker arm 73. The cooperation between the handle and the rocker arm 73 facilitates the rapid rotation of the tensioning screw 7.
[0046] Working principle: In use, the bracket body 1 is installed on the roof according to the usage requirements. Then, the ends of the support rods 11 on both sides of the bracket are connected to the tensioning wires 5. The mounting plate 6 is fixed to the wall of the house with collision bolts. The tensioning wires 5 and tensioning screws 7 are connected. By rotating the tensioning screws 7, the tensioning wires 5 are tightened, thereby ensuring the stability of the bracket body 1. Then, the photovoltaic panels are installed on the bracket body 1. After the photovoltaic panels are installed, guide rods 2 are installed on both sides of the bracket body 1. The drive assembly 3 is installed inside the guide rods 2, and the brush rods 4 are connected to the drive assembly 3. The drive screws 31 drive the brush rods 4 to brush the surface of the photovoltaic panels.
[0047] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application installs guide rods 2 at both ends of the support rod 11. The guide rods 2 are equipped with drive components 3. The drive components 3 can drive the brush rods 4 to move up and down. The brush rods 4 can clean the photovoltaic panels installed on the support rod 11, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning the photovoltaic panels. There is no need for workers to climb onto the roof for cleaning, which greatly facilitates the cleaning of roof photovoltaic panels.
[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A mounting bracket for rooftop photovoltaic panels, comprising a bracket body (1), characterized in that, The bracket body (1) is provided with guide rods (2) symmetrically on both sides. The guide rods (2) are detachably connected to the bracket body (1). A drive assembly (3) is installed on the guide rod (2). The drive assembly (3) includes a drive screw (31) and a drive motor (32). The drive screw (31) is installed inside the guide rod (2). The output end of the drive motor (32) is connected to the guide rod (2), and the drive motor (32) is fixed outside the guide rod (2). A brush rod (4) is provided between the tops of the two guide rods (2). Both ends of the brush rod (4) are threadedly connected to the drive screw (31).
2. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the bracket body (1) is provided with multiple support rods (11) evenly from front to back, and the support rods (11) are provided with mounting slots (12).
3. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rod (2) has a guide groove (21) at the top, and bearings (22) are provided at both the front and rear ends of the guide groove (21). The guide rod (2) has mounting rods (23) at both the front and rear ends of the bottom side facing the bracket body (1). The mounting rod (23) has a mounting hole (24) in the middle. The mounting rod (23) is connected to the bracket body (1) by bolts.
4. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive screw (31) is press-fitted to the bearing (22) at both ends, and the drive screw (31) is provided with a drive slot (311) at one end facing the drive motor (32). The output end of the drive motor (32) is inserted into the drive slot (311), and the drive motor (32) is provided with multiple fixing feet (321) at one end that is in contact with the guide rod (2). The fixing feet (321) are provided with multiple fixing holes (322).
5. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brush rod (4) has a brush cotton (43) at the bottom, and both ends of the brush rod (4) have sliders (41), and the sliders (41) have a first threaded hole (42) in the middle.
6. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a tensioning wire (5), and both ends of the support rod (11) are provided with connecting plates (13). The connecting plates (13) are provided with connecting holes (14). The bottom end of the tensioning wire (5) passes through the connecting hole (14), and the bottom end of the tensioning wire (5) is connected to a tensioning screw (7). The tensioning screw (7) is connected to an mounting plate (6).
7. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tensioning wire (5) is provided with a post (51) at the top, a limiting plate (52) at the top of the post (51), and a connecting ring (53) at the bottom of the tensioning wire (5).
8. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate (6) is L-shaped, and the top of the mounting plate (6) is provided with a second threaded hole (61), and the side of the mounting plate (6) is provided with multiple bolt holes (62) for fixing the mounting plate (6) to the wall surface by bolts.
9. The mounting bracket for a rooftop photovoltaic panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top end of the tensioning screw (7) is provided with a ring buckle (71), which is connected to the connecting ring (53), and the bottom end of the tensioning screw (7) is provided with a rotating handle (72), which is provided with a rocker arm (73) at the bottom end.