A flexible stent

The adjustable side columns and detachable central column design of the flexible support system solves the problems of limited applicability and low transportation efficiency of the side columns, achieving wider applicability and lower production costs.

CN224401453UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23VERSOLSOLAR HANGZHOU

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
VERSOLSOLAR HANGZHOU
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing flexible supports have limited applicability of side columns, cannot be adjusted, have low transportation efficiency, and high production costs.

Method used

It adopts an adjustable side column structure and a detachable central column design. The angle of the side columns can be adjusted through the pivot and side anchor connectors, and the central column can be disassembled into an assembly structure to improve the utilization of transportation space.

Benefits of technology

It increases the applicable range of slope for the side columns, reduces transportation and production costs, and improves on-site installation and production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of flexible support, it is related to photovoltaic flexible support technical field, including side column, middle column and steel strand, side column includes side column body, column top connecting piece, pivot, lug and side anchor connecting piece, column top connecting piece is U type structure, is installed on side column body, pivot is connected with column top connecting piece, is installed at inside position of U type structure, through hole for being used for the steel strand to pass through is provided in pivot. By being provided with the side column of pivot and side anchor connecting piece, after the overall side column and steel strand are completed installation, the vertical angle between steel strand and side column can be adjusted by pivot rotation, to adapt to different site slope, increase the slope applicable range of side column, side anchor connecting piece and lug are bolted, without welding, improve the field installation and factory production efficiency, compared with traditional U type bolt connection is also more beautiful.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The stability of flexible support structures benefits from the close cooperation between the central column and the side columns. Currently, the installation methods for the top of the side columns in flexible support systems on the market are relatively simple, mostly using a fixed connection. After the steel strands are connected to the top of the side column, they cannot be adjusted. The installation methods for the side columns and side anchors are also mostly welded ear plates and connected to the steel strands with U-bolts. This connection method limits the applicability of the side columns, making them only suitable for flat ground or terrain with a small slope, and unable to be adjusted according to different terrain slopes.

[0003] Furthermore, most flexible support columns on the market currently use welding for their upper sections. Factories weld all components together as a single unit before transporting the welded column to the site for installation. This significantly reduces space utilization during transportation, increasing costs. The integrated welding method also increases factory workload, reduces production efficiency, and hinders mass production.

[0004] This application is filed to address the aforementioned deficiencies. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible support that solves the problem of limited applicability caused by the poor adjustability of the side columns at present.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a flexible support structure, comprising side columns, a central column, and steel strands. The side columns and central column support the steel strands. Each side column includes a column body, a column top connector, a rotating shaft, an ear plate, and a side anchor connector. The column top connector is a U-shaped structure installed on the column body. The rotating shaft is connected to the column top connector and installed inside the U-shaped structure. The rotating shaft has a through hole for the steel strands to pass through. The vertical angle between the steel strands and the side column is adjusted by rotating the shaft to adapt to different site slopes. The ear plate is connected to the column body, and the side anchor connector is movably connected to the ear plate via bolts, pins, or other connectors. The side anchor connector replaces the U-bolt for connecting to the side anchor and can also be angle-adjusted for connection with the side anchor. The side anchor connector and ear plate are bolted together, eliminating the need for welding and improving on-site installation and factory production efficiency.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the central column includes a central column body, a front diagonal brace, a rear diagonal brace, a diagonal beam, and a diagonal beam fastener. The front and rear diagonal braces are detachably connected to the central column body, and the front and rear diagonal braces are detachably connected to the diagonal beam. The diagonal beam fastener is used to install the diagonal beam onto the central column body. By disassembling the various components, the utilization rate of transportation space is improved, and transportation costs are reduced. Furthermore, the disassembly of components facilitates the relocation of parts on-site, making on-site installation easier.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the central column is provided with an opening for the installation of the inclined beam, eliminating the need for subsequent cutting and avoiding zinc leakage after galvanizing.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, both the front and rear diagonal braces are equipped with clamping members, which clamp the central column and are connected by connecting members, which are generally bolts.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a threading body is installed on the inclined beam for allowing steel strands to pass through, thereby restricting the position of the steel strands.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side anchor connector and the ear plate are connected by through bolts, and the bolts are tightened to fix the connection after the angle is adjusted.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, plates are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft, and the plates are used to prevent the rotating shaft from undergoing axial displacement.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, bolts are installed on the plate. When it is not necessary to adjust the angle, the angle of the rotating shaft can be fixed by rotating the bolts to press against the column top connector.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible support further includes a side anchor assembly, which is connected to the side anchor connector via a side anchor strand.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible support further includes a reinforcing rod, which is connected to two adjacent side columns.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that by setting a side column with a rotating shaft and a side anchor connector, after the side column and the steel strand are installed, the vertical angle between the steel strand and the side column can be adjusted by rotating the shaft to adapt to different site slopes, thereby increasing the slope applicability range of the side column. In addition, the angle of the side anchor connector can also be adjusted, which facilitates the connection between the side column and the side anchor assembly. The side anchor connector and the ear plate are bolted together, eliminating the need for welding, which improves the efficiency of on-site installation and factory production, and is also more aesthetically pleasing than the traditional U-bolt connection.

[0017] The central column in this design features a modular structure where each component can be disassembled for transport, improving space utilization and reducing costs. Disassembly also facilitates the relocation of parts on-site, making installation easier. Furthermore, the reduced welding during installation promotes mass production, increasing efficiency and saving costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the side column;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the central column structure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall flexible support system.

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the side post, the side anchor assembly, and the steel strand;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the central column and the steel strand. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following description is only intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The embodiments in the following description are merely examples, and those skilled in the art will conceive of other obvious modifications. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] A flexible stent, such as Figures 1-5 It includes side column 1, middle column 2, steel strand 3 and side anchor assembly 6.

[0027] like Figure 3 The side anchor assembly 6 is connected to the side column 1 via the side anchor steel strand. The side columns 1 are set in pairs. The reinforcing rod 4 is connected to the two adjacent side column bodies 11. The middle column 2 is set between the side columns 1. The side columns 1 and the middle column 2 are used to support the steel strand 3.

[0028] like Figure 1The side post 1 includes a side post body 11, a post top connector 12, a rotating shaft 14, an ear plate 16, and a side anchor connector 15. The post top connector 12 is a U-shaped structure and is installed on the side post body 11. The rotating shaft 14 is connected to the post top connector 12 and is installed inside the U-shaped structure. The rotating shaft 14 is provided with a through hole for the steel strand 3 to pass through. The vertical angle between the steel strand 3 and the side post 1 can be adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 14 to adapt to different site slopes.

[0029] like Figure 1 Plates 13 are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft 14. The plates 13 are preferably steel plates and are located on the outside of the column top connector 12. The plates 13 are used to prevent the rotating shaft 14 from axial displacement. Preferably, bolts are installed on the plates 13. When it is not necessary to adjust the angle, the rotating shaft angle can be fixed by rotating the bolts to press against the column top connector 12.

[0030] An ear plate 16 is welded to the outer side of the side column 11, and the side anchor connector 15 is movably connected to the ear plate 16, such as... Figure 1 The side anchor connector 15 and the ear plate 16 are connected by through bolts, and the side anchor assembly 6 is connected to the side anchor connector 15 by side anchor steel strands.

[0031] The side anchor connector 15 serves to replace the U-bolt for connecting to the side anchor, and it can also be angled for connection with the side anchor.

[0032] Example 2:

[0033] Based on Example 1, the central column 2 in this example is assembled from detachable components.

[0034] like Figure 2 The central column 2 includes a central column body 21, a front diagonal brace 22, a rear diagonal brace 23, a diagonal beam 25, and a diagonal beam fastener 24. The front diagonal brace 22 and the rear diagonal brace 23 are detachably connected to the central column body 21, and the front diagonal brace 22 and the rear diagonal brace 23 are detachably connected to the diagonal beam 25. The diagonal beam fastener 24 is used to install the diagonal beam 25 onto the central column body 21. By disassembling the various components, the utilization rate of transportation space is improved, and transportation costs are reduced. Furthermore, the disassembly of components makes it easier to move parts on-site and facilitates on-site installation.

[0035] The central column 21 has an opening 26 for the installation of the inclined beam 25, which eliminates the need for later cutting and avoids zinc leakage after galvanizing.

[0036] Both the front diagonal brace 22 and the rear diagonal brace 23 are equipped with clamping parts 27. The two clamping parts 27 are clamped to the central column 21. Bolt holes are provided on the clamping parts 27. The two clamping parts 27 are connected by bolts and clamped to the central column 21 for fixation.

[0037] The front diagonal brace 22 and the rear diagonal brace 23 are connected to the diagonal beam 25 by bolts, and the diagonal beam fastener 24 is connected to the central column 21 by bolts.

[0038] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 Bolt holes are provided at both ends of the inclined beam 25, and a wire threading body 5 for steel strands to pass through is installed by bolts. The wire threading body 5 is used to restrict the position of the steel strands 3.

[0039] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the principles, the implementation of the present invention can have any variations and modifications.

Claims

1. A flexible stent, characterized in that: The system includes a side column (1), a middle column (2), and a steel strand (3). The side column (1) and the middle column (2) are used to support the steel strand (3). The side column (1) includes a side column body (11), a column top connector (12), a rotating shaft (14), an ear plate (16), and a side anchor connector (15). The column top connector (12) is a U-shaped structure and is installed on the side column body (11). The rotating shaft (14) is connected to the column top connector (12). The rotating shaft (14) is provided with a through hole for the steel strand (3) to pass through. The vertical angle between the steel strand (3) and the side column (1) is adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft (14) to adapt to different site slopes. The ear plate (16) is connected to the side column body (11), and the side anchor connector (15) is connected to the ear plate (16) through a connector.

2. The flexible stent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central column (2) includes a central column body (21), a front diagonal brace (22), a rear diagonal brace (23), a diagonal beam (25), and a diagonal beam fastener (24). The front diagonal brace (22) and the rear diagonal brace (23) are detachably connected to the central column body (21), and the front diagonal brace (22) and the rear diagonal brace (23) are detachably connected to the diagonal beam (25). The diagonal beam fastener (24) is used to install the diagonal beam (25) on the central column body (21).

3. The flexible stent according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central column (21) is provided with an opening (26) for the installation of the inclined beam (25).

4. The flexible stent according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: Both the front diagonal brace (22) and the rear diagonal brace (23) are equipped with clamping parts (27), which clamp onto the central column (21) and are connected by connectors.

5. The flexible stent according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inclined beam (25) is equipped with a threading body (5) for the steel strand to pass through.

6. The flexible stent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side anchor connector (15) and the ear plate (16) are connected by bolts.

7. The flexible stent according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: Plates (13) are installed at both ends of the rotating shaft (14), and the plates (13) are used to prevent the rotating shaft (14) from axial displacement.

8. The flexible stent according to claim 7, characterized in that: Bolts are installed on the plate (13).

9. The flexible stent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible support also includes a side anchor assembly (6), which is connected to the side anchor connector (15) via side anchor strands.

10. The flexible stent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible support also includes a reinforcing rod (4), which is connected to two adjacent side columns (11).