M channel for photovoltaic roofing systems
By designing the water channel structure of the M-shaped water trough, the heat dissipation and drainage problems of the photovoltaic roof system were solved, improving the heat dissipation efficiency and waterproof performance of the photovoltaic panels.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520177932.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-05
AI Technical Summary
The heat generated by the photovoltaic roof system during operation cannot be effectively dissipated, affecting the power generation efficiency and the drainage effect is poor on rainy days.
Design an M-shaped water tank that forms a water channel by enclosing the third and second connecting parts. It is located between photovoltaic panels and fixed to the crossbeam by pressure blocks to ensure that the water channel is set in the open air. Combined with connecting water pipes, it can enhance the drainage speed in rainy weather.
This achieves optimization of both heat dissipation and drainage during rainy weather, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency and waterproof performance of photovoltaic panels.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic panels, and more specifically, to an M-groove for a photovoltaic roof system. Background Technology
[0002] Photovoltaic roof systems generate a lot of heat during operation. If the heat cannot be dissipated in time, it will affect the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic modules and even shorten the life of the modules.
[0003] A common solution involves placing water pipes under the photovoltaic panels. The lower temperature of the water pipes causes water vapor to condense and form a thin water film on the pipes. This thin water film evaporates and absorbs heat to dissipate heat around the photovoltaic panels. However, this can lead to poor drainage during rainy weather. Utility Model Content
[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.
[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section above, some embodiments of this application provide an M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roofing system, comprising two first connecting portions, second connecting portions located at both ends of the first connecting portions and extending downwards respectively, a third connecting portion located between the two first connecting portions and connecting the two second connecting portions, and a fourth connecting portion connected to the second connecting portions and extending outwards; the third connecting portion and the two second connecting portions enclose a water guiding channel; the fourth connecting portion is used to connect with the purlins of the photovoltaic roofing system.
[0006] Furthermore, the M-shaped water tank is located between two photovoltaic panels.
[0007] Furthermore, the M-shaped water tank is connected to the photovoltaic panel via a pressure block and a crossbeam;
[0008] The crossarm is located above the M water tank, and the pressure block is fixed to the crossarm and presses down on the photovoltaic panel.
[0009] Furthermore, the M-shaped water tank portion comes into contact with the photovoltaic panel.
[0010] Furthermore, the pressure block is located between the two photovoltaic panels, and the pressure block simultaneously presses down on the two photovoltaic panels.
[0011] Furthermore, the first connecting part of the M-shaped water tank simultaneously abuts against two photovoltaic panels.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:
[0013] The third connecting part and the two second connecting parts are used to form a water guiding channel, which is set in the open air, so as to facilitate the collection and discharge of rainwater, thus ensuring both heat dissipation and waterproofing. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.
[0015] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0016] In the attached diagram:
[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the specific local structure of the M water tank.
[0019] Figure label:
[0020] 1. First connecting part; 2. Second connecting part; 3. Third connecting part; 4. Fourth connecting part; 5. Pressing block; 6. Crossbeam; 7. Photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation
[0021] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0022] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.
[0023] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.
[0024] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".
[0025] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0026] Reference Figure 1-2 ,
[0027] An M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roof system comprises two first connecting parts 1, two second connecting parts 2 located at both ends of the first connecting parts 1 and extending downwards respectively, a third connecting part 3 located between the two first connecting parts 1 and connecting the two second connecting parts 2, and a fourth connecting part 4 connected to the second connecting parts 2 and extending outwards; the third connecting part 3 and the two second connecting parts 2 enclose each other to form a water guiding channel; the fourth connecting part 4 is used to connect with the purlins of the photovoltaic roof system.
[0028] By adopting the above scheme, the third connecting part 3 and the two second connecting parts 2 are used to form a water guiding channel, so that the water guiding channel is set in the open, which facilitates the collection and discharge of rainwater, thus ensuring both heat dissipation and waterproofing.
[0029] Specifically, the M-shaped water tank is located between two photovoltaic panels 7. After rainwater falls on the photovoltaic panels 7, it can drain into the M-shaped water tank along the tilt of the photovoltaic panels 7.
[0030] Specifically, the M-shaped water tank is connected to the photovoltaic panel 7 via a pressure block 5 and a crossbeam 6; the crossbeam 6 is located above the M-shaped water tank, the pressure block 5 is fixed to the crossbeam 6, and the pressure block 5 presses down on the photovoltaic panel 7. The M-shaped water tank is in contact with the photovoltaic panel 7.
[0031] Specifically, the pressure block 5 is located between the two photovoltaic panels 7, and the pressure block 5 presses down on both photovoltaic panels 7 at the same time.
[0032] Specifically, the first connecting part 1 of the M water tank simultaneously abuts against two photovoltaic panels 7.
[0033] In other embodiments, through holes are provided on the second connecting part 2 and the fourth connecting part 4, and connecting water pipes are inserted through the through holes. The connecting water pipes are used to connect the water guiding channels of multiple M water tanks. The connecting water pipes are located below the photovoltaic panel 7, and multiple connecting water pipes and through holes are provided, so that the connecting water pipes are staggered below the photovoltaic panel 7. The connecting water pipes are used to increase the drainage speed of the M water tanks during rainy weather. A control valve is provided on the connecting water pipe. In non-rainy weather, the control valve is closed or reduced, so that water exists in the connecting water pipe, which can reduce the air temperature below the photovoltaic panel 7, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the photovoltaic panel 7.
[0034] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.
Claims
1. An M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roofing system, characterized in that, include: Two first connecting parts, two second connecting parts located at both ends of the first connecting parts and extending downwards respectively, a third connecting part located between the two first connecting parts and connecting the two second connecting parts, and a fourth connecting part connected to the second connecting parts and extending outwards; the third connecting part and the two second connecting parts enclose a water guiding channel; The fourth connecting part is used to connect with the purlins of the photovoltaic roofing system; Through holes are provided on the second and fourth connecting parts, and connecting water pipes are inserted through the through holes; the connecting water pipes are used to connect the water guiding channels of multiple M water tanks, and the connecting water pipes are located below the photovoltaic panels. Multiple connecting water pipes and through holes are provided, so that the connecting water pipes are staggered and placed below the photovoltaic panels; the connecting water pipes are used to increase the drainage speed of the M water tanks in rainy weather; control valves are provided on the connecting water pipes.
2. The M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roof system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The M-shaped water tank is located between two photovoltaic panels.
3. The M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roof system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The M-shaped water tank is connected to the photovoltaic panel via a pressure block and a crossbeam; The crossarm is located above the M water tank, and the pressure block is fixed to the crossarm and presses down on the photovoltaic panel.
4. The M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roofing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The M-shaped water tank section is in contact with the photovoltaic panel.
5. The M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roofing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressure block is located between two photovoltaic panels, and the pressure block presses down on both photovoltaic panels at the same time.
6. The M-shaped water tank for a photovoltaic roofing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting part of the M-shaped water tank simultaneously abuts against two photovoltaic panels.