Waterproof guide rail structure
By designing a waterproof guide rail structure, including the guide rail body, locking block kit, and mounting clips, the problems of poor waterproof performance and cumbersome installation of existing guide rails are solved, achieving convenient installation, good waterproof effect, and strong installation versatility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI CHIKO SOLAR TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing guide rail structures have poor waterproof performance, are cumbersome to install, and lack versatility, making them unsuitable for various types of clip installations.
A waterproof guide rail structure was designed, including a guide rail body, a locking block kit, and mounting clips. The guide rail body has a slot at the top, a water channel in the middle, and a protruding groove edge at the bottom. The locking block kit is locked in the slot to clamp and fix the photovoltaic module. The mounting clip hook is set on the groove edge to fix the guide rail body. The locking block kit and the mounting clip are adjusted in position by a bolt structure. The guide rail body adopts a hollow structure and has an anti-corrosion layer on its surface.
It achieves convenient installation, excellent waterproof performance, adapts to various clip installations, improves installation versatility and stability, reduces installation steps, and enhances the waterproof performance and service life of the guide rail.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of guide rail technology, and more specifically, to a waterproof guide rail structure. Background Technology
[0002] As a crucial component of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, the guide rail's primary function is to support and secure the PV modules. PV modules need to be stably installed on buildings, ground supports, and other infrastructure, and the guide rail provides the necessary support structure to ensure the stability of the PV modules under various climatic conditions. With the increasing prevalence of solar power generation, the market has higher and higher requirements for the guide rail structures used to install solar modules, such as environmental friendliness, service life, and safety.
[0003] Existing guide rail structures have poor water conductivity, cannot adapt to various types of clip installations, are cumbersome to install, and have poor versatility.
[0004] Therefore, this application aims to provide a waterproof guide rail structure to better solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a waterproof guide rail structure that can solve the technical problems of portable installation and waterproofing.
[0006] This application provides a waterproof guide rail structure, including a guide rail body, a locking block kit, and mounting clips. The top of the guide rail body is provided with a locking groove, the middle of the guide rail body is provided with a water guiding groove, and the bottom of the guide rail body is provided with a protruding groove edge. The locking block kit is engaged in the locking groove and is used to cooperate with the guide rail body to clamp and fix the photovoltaic module to be installed. The mounting clip hook is provided on the protruding groove edge and is used to fix and install the guide rail body.
[0007] Furthermore, the card block kit includes a card holding part, a clamping part, and a bolt structure. The bottom end of the card holding part is engaged with the card slot, and the bolt structure is screwed to the card holding part and the clamping part respectively, for adjusting the position of the clamping part relative to the card holding part.
[0008] Furthermore, clamping arms are provided on both sides of the top of the clamping part.
[0009] Furthermore, the top two sides of the card slot are respectively provided with first hooks, the bottom two sides of the card holding part are respectively provided with clamping strips, and the bottom end of the clamping strip is provided with a second hook for cooperating with the first hooks.
[0010] Furthermore, the guide rail body is designed as a hollow structure, and the guide rail body is integrally molded from 6005-T5 material and has an anti-corrosion layer on its surface.
[0011] Furthermore, the water guide channel is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction, located at the middle position of the guide rail body.
[0012] Furthermore, the water guide channel is designed as an open U-shape.
[0013] Furthermore, the protruding groove edge is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction at the bottom end of the guide rail body.
[0014] Furthermore, the protruding groove edge is configured as an upward-facing hook edge.
[0015] Furthermore, the mounting clip includes a snap-fit component and a screw-fit component. The snap-fit component has a groove that matches the protruding groove edge. The screw-fit component is screwed to the snap-fit component to fix the snap-fit component in the position to be installed, thereby installing the guide rail body.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] The waterproof guide rail structure provided by this utility model includes a guide rail body, a locking block kit, and mounting clips. The top of the guide rail body has a locking groove, the middle of the guide rail body has a water-guiding groove, and the bottom of the guide rail body has a protruding groove edge. The locking block kit is engaged with the locking groove and is used to cooperate with the guide rail body to clamp and fix the photovoltaic module to be installed. The mounting clip hook is provided on the protruding groove edge for fixing and installing the guide rail body. This utility model has a simple structure and reasonable design; by setting the water-guiding groove, the guide rail has water-guiding properties. The design of the water channel reduces the steps involved in installing the water channel, facilitating on-site installation. Located in the middle of the guide rail body, the water channel is hidden beneath the photovoltaic module after installation, without affecting its aesthetics. Furthermore, the horizontal water channel beneath the photovoltaic module guides water flowing between the module and the guide rail body into the water channel for drainage. Additionally, by providing a slot at the top of the guide rail body and a protruding groove edge at the bottom, the design allows the guide rail body to accommodate various locking blocks and mounting clips, resulting in better installation versatility and ease of use. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail body in some embodiments of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the guide rail body and the card block kit in some embodiments of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram from another perspective;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation of the guide rail body and the card block kit with the photovoltaic module in some embodiments of this application;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the waterproof guide rail structure in some embodiments of this application.
[0025] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:
[0026] Guide rail body 1, slot 11, first hook 111, water guide groove 12, protruding groove edge 13, card block kit 2, holding part 21, clamping bar 211, second hook 212, clamping part 22, clamping arm 221, bolt structure 23, mounting clip 3, snap-fit part 31, groove 311, screw connection part 32, photovoltaic module-A, purlin-B. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0031] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0032] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0033] See Figures 1-6 As shown, the waterproof guide rail structure described in this embodiment includes a guide rail body 1, a locking block kit 2, and a mounting clip 3. The top of the guide rail body 1 is provided with a locking groove 11, the middle position of the guide rail body 1 is provided with a water guiding groove 12, and the bottom end of the guide rail body 1 is provided with a protruding groove edge 13. The locking block kit 2 is locked in the locking groove 11 and is used to cooperate with the guide rail body 1 to clamp and fix the photovoltaic module to be installed. The mounting clip 3 is provided with a hook on the protruding groove edge 13 and is used to fix and install the guide rail body 1.
[0034] This embodiment has a simple structure and reasonable design. By setting a water guide groove 12, the guide rail has the function of a water guide groove 12, reducing the steps of installing the water guide groove 12 and facilitating on-site installation. Moreover, the water guide groove 12 is located in the middle of the guide rail body 1 and is hidden under the photovoltaic module after installation, so it does not affect the aesthetics of the photovoltaic module. In addition, the horizontal water groove under the photovoltaic module will guide the water flowing from the gap between the photovoltaic module and the guide rail body 1 into the water guide groove 12 for discharge. At the same time, this embodiment sets a slot 11 at the top of the guide rail body 1 and a protruding groove edge 13 at the bottom, so that the guide rail body 1 can adapt to various card block kits 2 and mounting clips 3, thus having better installation versatility and convenient installation and use.
[0035] In some embodiments, the card block kit 2 is provided with a holding part 21, a clamping part 22 and a bolt structure 23. The bottom end of the holding part 21 is engaged with the card slot 11, and the bolt structure 23 is screwed to the holding part 21 and the clamping part 22 respectively, for adjusting the position of the clamping part 22 relative to the holding part 21.
[0036] In this embodiment, the card block kit 2 achieves flexible clamping adjustment through the combination of the clamping part 21, the clamping part 22 and the bolt structure 23. The bolt structure 23 can adjust the position between the clamping part 22 and the clamping part 21, thereby cooperating with the guide rail body 1 to adapt to the clamping and fixing of photovoltaic modules of different sizes, improving the flexibility and applicability of installation.
[0037] In some embodiments, clamping arms 221 are provided on both sides of the top end of the clamping part 22.
[0038] In this embodiment, the clamping arms 221 extending outward from both sides of the top of the clamping part 22 increase the contact area between the clamping part 22 and the photovoltaic module, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the clamping.
[0039] In some embodiments, the top two sides of the slot 11 are provided with first hooks 111, the bottom two sides of the holding part 21 are provided with clamping strips 211, and the bottom end of the clamping strips 211 is provided with second hooks 212 for cooperating with the first hooks 111.
[0040] In this embodiment, the first hooks 111 on both sides of the top of the slot 11 and the second hooks 212 on both sides of the bottom of the holding part 21 cooperate with each other to achieve a firm connection between the card block kit 2 and the guide rail body 1. This not only simplifies the installation process but also improves the stability and durability of the connection, while also having good versatility.
[0041] In some embodiments, the guide rail body 1 is a hollow structure, and the guide rail body 1 is integrally molded from 6005-T5 material and has an anti-corrosion layer on its surface.
[0042] In this embodiment, the guide rail body 1 is made of hollow structure and 6005-T5 material in one piece, which reduces weight and improves strength and corrosion resistance. The anti-corrosion layer on the surface further enhances the service life and aesthetics of the guide rail body 1.
[0043] In some embodiments, the water guide channel 12 is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction, located at the middle position of the guide rail body 1.
[0044] In this embodiment, the water guide channel 12 is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction at the middle position of the guide rail body 1, which can effectively collect and guide rainwater and other liquids, avoid water accumulation from damaging the photovoltaic module and the guide rail body 1, and improve the waterproof performance of the structure.
[0045] In some embodiments, the water channel 12 is configured as an open U-shape.
[0046] In this embodiment, the open U-shaped water channel 12 design facilitates the collection and discharge of rainwater, reduces the possibility of water accumulation, and further improves the waterproof effect.
[0047] In some embodiments, the protruding groove edge 13 is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction at the bottom end of the guide rail body 1.
[0048] In this embodiment, the protruding groove edge 13 is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction at the bottom end of the guide rail body 1, which provides a stable locking point for the mounting clip 3 and enhances the stability and reliability of the installation of the guide rail body 1.
[0049] In some embodiments, the protruding groove edge 13 is configured as an upward-facing hook edge.
[0050] In this embodiment, the protruding groove edge 13 is specifically designed as an upward-facing hook edge. This design facilitates the snapping and fixing of the mounting clip 3, while also increasing the stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure.
[0051] In some embodiments, the mounting clip 3 is provided with a snap-fit member 31 and a screw-fit member 32. The snap-fit member 31 is provided with a groove 311 that matches the protruding groove edge 13. The screw-fit member 32 is screwed to the snap-fit member 31 to fix the snap-fit member 31 in the position to be installed, so as to install the guide rail body 1.
[0052] In this embodiment, the mounting clip 3, through the combination of the snap-fit clip 31 and the screw connector 32, achieves quick and stable installation of the guide rail body 1. The groove 311 on the snap-fit clip 31 matches the protruding groove edge 13, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the installation; the screw connector 32 provides additional fixing force, enhancing the reliability of the installation. Specifically, the snap-fit clip 31 can be flexibly selected based on the installation location. For example, when installing on a ceiling purlin, a C-shaped steel snap-fit clip 31 can be selected. The snap-fit clip 31 hooks onto the protruding hook edge at the bottom of the guide rail body 1, the other end of the snap-fit clip 31 is inserted into the C-shaped steel, and then locked with bolts, thus successfully fixing the guide rail body 1 to the purlin, achieving efficient and stable installation.
[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A waterproof guide rail structure, characterized in that: The device includes a guide rail body, a locking block kit, and mounting clips. The top of the guide rail body has a locking groove, the middle of the guide rail body has a water channel, and the bottom of the guide rail body has a protruding groove edge. The locking block kit is engaged with the locking groove and is used to cooperate with the guide rail body to clamp and fix the photovoltaic module to be installed. The mounting clips are provided with hooks on the protruding groove edge and are used to fix and install the guide rail body.
2. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card block kit includes a card holding part, a clamping part, and a bolt structure. The bottom end of the card holding part is engaged with the card slot, and the bolt structure is screwed to the card holding part and the clamping part respectively, for adjusting the position of the clamping part relative to the card holding part.
3. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Clamping arms are provided on both sides of the top of the clamping part.
4. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top two sides of the card slot are respectively provided with first hooks, the bottom two sides of the card holding part are respectively provided with clamping strips, and the bottom end of the clamping strip is provided with a second hook for cooperating with the first hooks.
5. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail body is designed as a hollow structure, and is made of 6005-T5 material in one piece with an anti-corrosion layer on the surface.
6. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water guide channel is provided with a set of opposite sides along the length direction, located at the middle position of the guide rail body.
7. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water guide channel is designed as an open U-shape.
8. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding groove edge has a set of opposite sides along the length direction at the bottom end of the guide rail body.
9. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding groove edge is designed as an upward-facing hook edge.
10. The waterproof guide rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting clip includes a snap-fit component and a screw-fit component. The snap-fit component has a groove that matches the protruding groove edge. The screw-fit component is screwed to the snap-fit component to fix the snap-fit component in the position to be installed, thereby installing the guide rail body.