Steel strand locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support

By designing a steel strand locking structure, the problem of inclined beam damage caused by steel strand overload in flexible photovoltaic supports was solved, realizing stable load bearing and adaptive sliding of steel strands in flexible photovoltaic supports, and avoiding damage to the support structure.

CN224380503UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19ARCTECH SOLAR HOLDING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ARCTECH SOLAR HOLDING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The steel strands of existing flexible photovoltaic supports are prone to stagnation when they follow the changing position of the sun, which causes the supporting inclined beams to be subjected to large bending moments and damage.

Method used

A steel strand locking structure was designed, including a fixed seat and a pressure plate. The fixed seat is fixedly connected to the inclined beam. The fixed seat includes a fixed plate and a base plate. The pressure plate and the base plate cooperate to form a space for the steel strand to pass through, restricting the radial displacement of the steel strand and allowing it to slide axially.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents the support beam from being damaged due to excessive stress. The steel strands slide within a set space, adapting to various application environments and improving the stability and service life of the support structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support, steel cable locking structure includes fixing seat and pressing plate, fixing seat is used to be fixedly connected with inclined beam, fixing seat includes two parallelly arranged fixed plates and bottom plate fixed between two fixed plates, two fixed plates are used to at least partially adhere to and be welded fixed with inclined beam, fixed plate is equipped with opening groove, pressing plate is set on bottom plate, and pressing plate and bottom plate cooperate to form the space for steel cable to pass through, space at least partially corresponds with opening groove. The steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support can provide stable bearing capacity for steel cable, avoid the damage caused by excessive stress to support inclined beam.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic support technology, and in particular to a steel cable locking structure and a flexible photovoltaic support. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most of the photovoltaic modules on the market are flexible fixed supports. The steel strands supporting the photovoltaic modules are fixed to the column and do not rotate with the change of the sun's position. In order to adapt to more application scenarios, flexible tracking supports have been produced. However, the steel strands of the flexible tracking supports are prone to overload when rotating with the change of the sun's position, which will generate a large force on the supporting inclined beam, causing the supporting inclined beam to be subjected to a large bending moment and thus damaging the supporting inclined beam.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a steel strand locking structure and a flexible photovoltaic support, which can provide stable load-bearing capacity for the steel strand and avoid damage to the supporting inclined beam caused by excessive force.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A steel strand locking structure includes a fixing seat and a pressure plate. The fixing seat is used to fix it to an inclined beam. The fixing seat includes two parallel fixing plates and a base plate fixed between the two fixing plates. The two fixing plates are used to at least partially attach to and weld the inclined beam. The fixing plates are provided with opening slots. The pressure plate is disposed on the base plate, and the pressure plate and the base plate cooperate to form a space for the steel strand to pass through. The space at least partially corresponds to the opening slot.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the base plate includes a first connecting part and a first arc-shaped part, the first arc-shaped part being connected between two first connecting parts, the pressure plate includes a second connecting part and a second arc-shaped part, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are fixedly connected, and the first arc-shaped part and the second arc-shaped part cooperate to form the space with a circular cross-section.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the pressure plate and the base plate have the same shape and size, and the pressure plate and the base plate are arranged opposite to each other;

[0009] And / or, the opening slot connects to one side of the fixing plate and the width of the opening slot is not less than the diameter of the steel strand.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the steel strand locking structure further includes a bushing, which is disposed in the space, and the outer side of the bushing is adapted to abut against the base plate and the pressure plate, and the steel strand passes through the inner side of the bushing.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the bushing includes two oppositely arranged half bushings, which are respectively adapted to abut against the base plate and the pressure plate.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the edge of the opening groove is provided with a wear-resistant material.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the opening slot includes a first slot and a second slot, the first slot being at least partially axially corresponding to the space, and the second slot connecting the first slot and the upper side of the fixing plate.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first slot is a circular hole and the second slot is a rectangular hole.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the diameter of the first slot is greater than the width of the second slot, and the width of the second slot is not less than the diameter of the steel strand.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also adopts the following technical solution:

[0017] A flexible photovoltaic support includes an inclined beam, steel strands, and a steel strand locking structure as described in any of the above claims, wherein two of the steel strand locking structures are respectively disposed at both ends of the inclined beam.

[0018] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model's steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support are as follows: The steel cable locking structure includes a fixed seat and a pressure plate. The fixed seat is fixedly connected to the inclined beam. The fixed seat includes a fixed plate and a base plate. The fixed plate has an opening slot for installing the steel cable. The pressure plate and the base plate cooperate to form a space for the steel cable to pass through, thereby bearing the steel cable and restricting its radial displacement, thus preventing damage to the inclined beam caused by excessive force. This steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support allow the steel cable to slide axially within a set space, adapting to various application environments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a flexible photovoltaic support according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Front view structural diagram;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the steel strand locking structure according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the fixing plate and pressure plate according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If several embodiments exist, features in these embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The descriptions in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[0025] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” or “the” used in the specification and claims of this invention are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0026] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the specification and claims of this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish the features. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "front," "back," "left," "right," "upper," "lower," and similar words appearing in this utility model are for ease of explanation only and are not limited to a specific location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" are an open-ended expression, meaning that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" covers the element following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, which does not exclude that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" may also include other elements. If "several" appears in this utility model, it means two or more.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment discloses a flexible photovoltaic support, including an inclined beam 10, steel strands 20, and steel strand locking structures. Two steel strand locking structures are respectively disposed at both ends of the inclined beam 10 to lock the steel strands 20. The steel strand locking structures of this embodiment can stably support the steel strands 20 and prevent the steel strands 20 from wearing out when rotating with the inclined beam 10.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the steel strand locking structure includes a fixing seat 1 and a pressure plate 2. The fixing seat 1 is used to fix it to the inclined beam 10. The fixing seat 1 includes a fixing plate 11 and a base plate 12. The two fixing plates 11 are arranged in parallel, and the base plate 12 is fixed between the two fixing plates 11. The fixing plates 11 are fixedly connected to the inclined beam 10. In this embodiment, the two fixing plates 11 are respectively used to at least partially fit against both sides of the inclined beam 10 and are fixed by welding. The base plate 12 is used to support the steel strand 20 and provide support for the steel strand 20.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pressure plate 2 is disposed on the base plate 12. The pressure plate 2 and the base plate 12 cooperate to form a space for the steel strand 20 to pass through. With this arrangement, the steel strand 20 can slide within the set space to adapt to various application environments. Further, the base plate 12 includes a first connecting part 121 and a first arc-shaped part 122, with the first arc-shaped part 122 connecting between the two first connecting parts 121; the pressure plate 2 includes a second connecting part 21 and a second arc-shaped part 22, with the second arc-shaped part 22 connecting between the two second connecting parts 21; the base plate 12 and the pressure plate 2 are fixedly connected by the first connecting part 121 and the second connecting part 21, and the first arc-shaped part 122 and the second arc-shaped part 22 cooperate to form a space with a circular cross-section for the steel strand 20 to pass through. Preferably, the first arc-shaped portion 122 and the second arc-shaped portion 22 extend a certain distance along the length direction of the steel strand 20, thereby providing circumferential restraint for the steel strand 20, preventing the steel strand 20 from moving in any direction other than the axial direction, and ensuring that the steel strand 20 is stably confined within the space enclosed by the first arc-shaped portion 122 and the second arc-shaped portion 22, thereby reducing vibrations caused by external factors such as wind.

[0030] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the pressure plate 2 and the base plate 12 have the same shape and size, and are arranged opposite to each other, that is, the pressure plate 2 and the base plate 12 are arranged symmetrically from top to bottom. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the steel strand 20 on the locking structure, and the connection strength between the pressure plate 2 and the base plate 12 is high. The first connecting part 121 and the second connecting part 21 are provided with corresponding through holes, and the two are fixed together by bolts.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the fixing plate 11 is provided with an opening slot 13 for limiting the installation of the steel strand 20. The opening slot 13 connects to one side of the fixing plate 11, and the width of the opening slot 13 is not less than the diameter of the steel strand 20, so that the steel strand 20 can be radially inserted into the opening slot 13; the opening slot 13 corresponds at least partially to the aforementioned space, so that the steel strand 20 remains axially continuous, thereby enabling smooth sliding.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the groove edge of the opening groove 13 is provided with a wear-resistant material to reduce the mutual wear between the steel strand 20 and the groove edge of the opening groove 13, thereby extending the service life of the steel strand 20 and the steel strand locking structure.

[0033] Please see Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the opening slot 13 includes a first slot 131 and a second slot 132. The first slot 131 corresponds at least partially axially to the space, and the second slot 132 connects the first slot 131 with the upper side of the fixing plate 11. With this configuration, the steel strand 20 can be installed from the upper side of the fixing plate 11 into the first slot 131. The second slot 132 is shorter, making installation convenient and quick, and the base plate 12 provides strong support for the steel strand 20. The first slot 131 is circular, and the second slot 132 is rectangular. This configuration ensures that the first slot 131 and the steel strand 20 have the same cross-sectional shape, and the distance between the steel strand 20 and the circumferential edge of the first slot 131 is equal, resulting in high stability. The steel strand 20 can slide into the first slot 131 along the rectangular second slot 132, achieving quick and convenient installation. Furthermore, the diameter of the first slot 131 is greater than the width of the second slot 132, and the width of the second slot 132 is not less than the diameter of the steel strand 20; with this arrangement, the width of the second slot 132 is sufficient for the steel strand 20 to slide, and the steel strand 20 can have a certain adjustment space when it slides into the first slot 131.

[0034] In other embodiments, the second slot 132 may also connect the first slot 131 with the left and right sides of the fixing plate 11, and the second slot 132 is relatively long.

[0035] Please see Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the steel strand locking structure of this embodiment also includes a bushing 3, which is disposed within the space formed by the mating of the pressure plate 2 and the base plate 12. The outer side of the bushing 3 is adapted to abut against the base plate 12 and the pressure plate 2, and the steel strand 20 passes through the inner side of the bushing 3. The bushing 3 prevents wear between the steel strand 20 and the fixing seat 1 and the pressure plate 2. Furthermore, the bushing 3 includes two opposing half-bushings 30, which are respectively adapted to abut against the base plate 12 and the pressure plate 2. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the steel strand 20 and the pressure plate 2. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4As shown, along the height direction of the fixing seat 11, the height of the first arc-shaped part 122 is lower than the opening groove 13, so that the bushing 3 is confined between the two fixing plates 11 to prevent the bushing 3 from popping out.

[0036] In this embodiment, both the fixing base 1 and the pressure plate 2 are made of metal. The fixing plate 11 and the base plate 12 of the fixing base 1, and the pressure plate 2 are respectively formed by bending metal sheets. The fixing plate 11 and the base plate 12 are fixed together by welding. The bushing 3 is made of plastic and is made of polymer material. With this configuration, the steel cable locking structure as a whole has high structural strength to effectively support the steel cable 20, while the bushing 3 can effectively prevent wear.

[0037] In summary, compared with existing technologies, the steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support of this utility model have the following advantages: The steel cable locking structure includes a fixed base 1 and a pressure plate 2. The fixed base 1 is fixedly connected to the inclined beam 10. The fixed base 1 includes a fixed plate 11 and a base plate 12. The fixed plate 11 is provided with an opening slot 13 for installing the steel cable 20. The pressure plate 2 and the base plate 12 cooperate to form a space for the steel cable 20 to pass through, so as to support the steel cable 20 and restrict the radial displacement of the steel cable 20, thereby avoiding damage to the inclined beam 10 due to excessive force. This steel cable locking structure and flexible photovoltaic support allow the steel cable 20 to slide within a set space, adapting to various application environments.

[0038] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. The understanding of this specification should be based on those skilled in the art. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steel strand locking structure, characterized by: The device includes a fixing seat (1) and a pressure plate (2). The fixing seat (1) is used to fix the inclined beam (10). The fixing seat (1) includes two parallel fixing plates (11) and a base plate (12) fixed between the two fixing plates (11). The two fixing plates (11) are used to at least partially attach to and weld the inclined beam (10). The fixing plates (11) are provided with an opening slot (13). The pressure plate (2) is disposed on the base plate (12), and the pressure plate (2) and the base plate (12) cooperate to form a space for the steel strand (20) to pass through. The space is at least partially corresponding to the opening slot (13).

2. The steel cable locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (12) includes a first connecting part (121) and a first arc-shaped part (122). The first arc-shaped part (122) is connected between the two first connecting parts (121). The pressure plate (2) includes a second connecting part (21) and a second arc-shaped part (22). The first connecting part (121) and the second connecting part (21) are fixedly connected. The first arc-shaped part (122) and the second arc-shaped part (22) cooperate to form the space with a circular cross-section.

3. The steel strand locking structure according to claim 2, characterized by: The pressure plate (2) and the base plate (12) have the same shape and size, and the pressure plate (2) and the base plate (12) are arranged opposite to each other; And / or, the opening slot (13) connects to one side of the fixing plate (11) and the width of the opening slot (13) is not less than the diameter of the steel strand (20).

4. The steel strand locking structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The steel strand locking structure also includes a bushing (3), which is disposed in the space. The outer side of the bushing (3) is adapted to abut against the base plate (12) and the pressure plate (2), and the steel strand (20) passes through the inner side of the bushing (3).

5. The steel strand locking structure according to claim 4, characterized by: The bushing (3) includes two opposing half bushings (30), which are respectively adapted to abut against the base plate (12) and the pressure plate (2).

6. The steel strand locking structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The groove edge of the opening groove (13) is provided with wear-resistant material.

7. The steel strand locking structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The opening slot (13) includes a first slot (131) and a second slot (132). The first slot (131) is at least partially axially aligned with the space, and the second slot (132) connects the first slot (131) with the upper side of the fixing plate (11).

8. The steel strand locking structure according to claim 7, characterized by: The first slot (131) is a circular hole, and the second slot (132) is a rectangular hole.

9. A steel strand locking structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The diameter of the first slot (131) is greater than the width of the second slot (132), and the width of the second slot (132) is not less than the diameter of the steel strand (20).

10. A flexible photovoltaic mount, characterized by: It includes an inclined beam (10), a steel strand (20), and a steel strand locking structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, with two steel strand locking structures respectively disposed at both ends of the inclined beam (10).