Solar panel protection mechanism for sightseeing vehicle

By designing a protective roof moving mechanism on the sightseeing vehicle, the problem of damage to solar panels during shutdown or severe convective weather was solved, achieving safe protection and normal operation of the solar panels.

CN224465666UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07HUBEI SHENSHAN NEW ENERGY VEHICLE MANUFACTURING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI SHENSHAN NEW ENERGY VEHICLE MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

The solar panels on existing sightseeing vehicles are susceptible to damage from environmental factors such as falling objects from high altitudes, hail, heavy rain, and strong winds when they are not in operation or during severe convective weather, resulting in damage and circuit failures, which affect safety and normal use.

Method used

Design a solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle. A moving mechanism drives symmetrically distributed protective top plates to come closer together to protect the solar panels from damage. The mechanism includes a sliding component and a moving mechanism, and uses a drive motor and a threaded rod to move the protective top plates.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects solar panels from damage caused by severe convective weather and falling objects from heights, ensuring the safety and normal operation of solar panels and preventing deformation of the supporting structure and short circuits.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar panel protection mechanism of sightseeing car, including sightseeing car body and install solar panel of sightseeing car body roof, still include the protection roof that is located solar panel external symmetry distribution, the both ends of the lateral edge of sightseeing car body roof are all installed with sliding assembly, and the protection roof of symmetry distribution is installed between the sliding end of both sides sliding assembly, the lateral edge of the sightseeing car body is installed with mobile mechanism, and the lateral edge of two protection roof of mobile mechanism's two mobile ends is connected respectively. The utility model discloses, when sightseeing car body is in the outage state or encounters strong convection weather, through mobile mechanism can drive the protection roof of symmetry distribution and make it mutual contact to each other, thereby can effectively protect solar panel from strong high altitude falling object, strong convection weather and other environmental factors to the damage of solar panel, ensure the safety and normal operation of solar panel board.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar panel protection technology for sightseeing vehicles, and in particular to a solar panel protection mechanism for sightseeing vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] Existing sightseeing vehicles in scenic areas generally adopt a technical solution of fixing solar panels on the roof of the vehicle. The photovoltaic power generation system replenishes the vehicle with electricity, effectively extending the driving range of electric sightseeing vehicles. This green energy application mode performs well under sunny conditions.

[0003] However, in actual operation, when the vehicle is stationary or encounters severe convective weather, the exposed solar panels are susceptible to multiple environmental threats. For example, falling objects from high altitudes can damage the solar panels, hail impacts can cause cracks on the photovoltaic glass surface, rainwater accumulation can cause short circuits in the electrical system, and sand and gravel carried by strong winds can scratch the surface of the panels. In these extreme cases, it can even lead to deformation of the supporting structure, resulting in problems such as damage to the solar panels, short circuits in the electrical system, and deformation of the supporting structure, which seriously affect the normal use and safety of the sightseeing vehicle. Therefore, a solar panel protection mechanism for sightseeing vehicles is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Purpose of the utility model

[0005] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a solar panel protection mechanism for sightseeing vehicles. When the sightseeing vehicle is in a stopped state or encounters severe convective weather, the moving mechanism can drive the symmetrically distributed protective top plates to move closer to each other and make them contact each other, thereby effectively protecting the solar panels from damage caused by environmental factors such as falling objects from high altitudes and severe convective weather, ensuring the safety and normal operation of the solar panels.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] This utility model provides a solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle, including a sightseeing vehicle body and a solar panel installed on the roof of the sightseeing vehicle body, and also includes protective top plates symmetrically distributed outside the solar panel. Sliding components are installed at both ends of the roof side of the sightseeing vehicle body, and the symmetrically distributed protective top plates are installed between the sliding ends of the sliding components on both sides.

[0008] A moving mechanism is installed on the side of the sightseeing vehicle body, and the two moving ends of the moving mechanism are respectively connected to the sides of the two protective top plates.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding assembly includes a sliding rod and a sliding sleeve. The sliding rod is installed on the side of the roof of the sightseeing vehicle body, and the sliding sleeve is symmetrically slidably connected to the outer end face of the sliding rod. The symmetrically distributed sliding sleeves are respectively connected to the side of the protective roof plate.

[0010] Preferably, the upper surface of the protective top plate is inclined, and an elastic rubber buffer plate is provided on the upper inclined surface of the protective top plate.

[0011] Preferably, buffer strips are installed at the edges of opposite sides of the symmetrically distributed protective top plate.

[0012] Preferably, the moving mechanism includes a moving housing, a drive motor, a guide groove, a threaded rod, a connecting plate, and moving blocks. The moving housing is installed in the middle of the right side of the sightseeing vehicle body. The threaded rod is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the moving housing. The drive motor is installed on the side of the moving housing. The output shaft of the drive motor passes through the side wall of the moving housing and is coaxially connected to one end of the threaded rod. There are two moving blocks symmetrically distributed on the outer end face of the threaded rod. The moving blocks and the threaded rod are threadedly connected. The guide groove passes through the side of the moving housing. One end of each of the two connecting plates is connected to the side of the two moving blocks. The two connecting plates are connected to the side of the symmetrically distributed protective top plate through the guide groove.

[0013] Preferably, the guide groove extends through the bottom of the movable housing.

[0014] Preferably, a protective housing is installed on the side of the movable housing and outside the drive motor.

[0015] Preferably, the threaded rod is provided with a bidirectional thread and the thread direction is symmetrical about its central axis.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] The solar panel protection mechanism of this sightseeing vehicle can move the symmetrically distributed protective top panels closer together when the vehicle is not in operation or encounters severe convective weather. This allows the symmetrically distributed protective top panels to come into contact with each other, effectively protecting the solar panels from damage caused by environmental factors such as falling objects from high altitudes and severe convective weather, ensuring the safety and normal operation of the solar panels. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This utility model proposes a solar panel protection mechanism for sightseeing vehicles. Figure 1 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the solar panel protection mechanism of a sightseeing vehicle proposed in this utility model when it is not protected.

[0021] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a solar panel protection mechanism for sightseeing vehicles. Figure 3 A magnified view of B in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the moving mechanism in the solar panel protection mechanism of a sightseeing vehicle proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Sliding rod; 2. Protective top plate; 3. Elastic rubber buffer plate; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Moving shell; 6. Protective shell; 7. Sightseeing vehicle body; 8. Sliding sleeve; 9. Solar panel; 10. Buffer strip; 11. Drive motor; 12. Guide groove; 13. Threaded rod; 14. Moving block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, such as welding, riveting, or bonding; it can also be a detachable connection, such as threaded connection, keyed connection, or pin connection; or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention proposes a solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle, including a sightseeing vehicle body 7 and a solar panel 9 installed on the roof of the sightseeing vehicle body 7, and also includes protective top plates 2 symmetrically distributed outside the solar panel 9. Sliding components are installed at both ends of the roof side of the sightseeing vehicle body 7, and the symmetrically distributed protective top plates 2 are installed between the sliding ends of the sliding components on both sides.

[0028] A moving mechanism is installed on the side of the sightseeing vehicle body 7, and the two moving ends of the moving mechanism are respectively connected to the sides of the two protective top plates 2.

[0029] In this utility model, when in use, the staff can sit in the driver's seat of the sightseeing vehicle body 7, and then drive the sightseeing vehicle body 7 to move. The solar panel 9 can convert solar energy into electrical energy, thereby replenishing the power of the sightseeing vehicle body 7 and effectively extending the range of the sightseeing vehicle body 7.

[0030] When the vehicle is out of service or encounters severe convective weather, the moving mechanism can provide a force to bring the symmetrically distributed protective top plates 2 closer together, causing the protective top plates 2 to move on the sliding components on both sides. This allows the protective top plates 2 on both sides to move closer together and contact each other, thereby protecting the solar panels 9. This prevents the sightseeing vehicle body 7 from being damaged by the solar panels 9 due to the symmetrically distributed protective top plates 2 during shutdowns or severe convective weather, effectively protecting the solar panels 9 from environmental factors such as falling objects from high altitudes and severe convective weather, ensuring the safety and normal operation of the solar panels 9.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the sliding assembly includes a sliding rod 1 and a sliding sleeve 8. The sliding rod 1 is installed on the side of the roof of the sightseeing vehicle body 7, and the sliding sleeve 8 is symmetrically slidably connected to the outer end face of the sliding rod 1. The symmetrically distributed sliding sleeves 8 are respectively connected to the side of the protective roof plate 2.

[0032] It should be noted that when the moving mechanism drives the protective top plate 2 to move, the two sides of the protective top plate 2 can slide on the sliding rods 1 on both sides through the sliding sleeves 8 connected to it, thus ensuring the stability of the movement of the protective top plate 2.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the upper surface of the protective top plate 2 is inclined, and an elastic rubber buffer plate 3 is provided on the upper inclined surface of the protective top plate 2.

[0034] It should be noted that, because the top of the protective roof slab 2 is sloped, rainwater, snowmelt, and other natural precipitation are facilitated to slide quickly down the sloped surface of the protective roof slab 2, preventing accumulation on the sloped surface. It also prevents a large amount of leaves and debris from accumulating on the sloped surface of the protective roof slab 2.

[0035] The elastic rubber buffer plate 3 reduces the impact of rain or hail falling onto the protective roof plate 2, thereby reducing the sound of rain or hail falling onto the inclined surface of the protective roof plate 2.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, buffer strips 10 are installed at the edges of opposite sides of the symmetrically distributed protective top plate 2.

[0037] It should be noted that when the two protective top plates 2 approach each other and touch each other, the buffer strips 10 on the two protective top plates 2 will touch each other. The buffer strips 10 on both sides can prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the protective top plate 2 through the gap at the top between the symmetrically distributed protective top plates 2.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the moving mechanism includes a moving housing 5, a drive motor 11, a guide groove 12, a threaded rod 13, a connecting plate 4, and moving blocks 14. The moving housing 5 is installed in the middle of the right side of the sightseeing vehicle body 7. The threaded rod 13 is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the moving housing 5, and the drive motor 11 is installed on the side of the moving housing 5. The output shaft of the drive motor 11 passes through the side wall of the moving housing 5 and is coaxially connected to one end of the threaded rod 13. There are two moving blocks 14, which are symmetrically distributed on the outer end face of the threaded rod 13. The moving blocks 14 and the threaded rod 13 are connected by threads. The guide groove 12 passes through the side of the moving housing 5. One end of the two connecting plates 4 is connected to the side of the two moving blocks 14 respectively. The two connecting plates 4 are connected to the side of the symmetrically distributed protective top plate 2 through the guide groove 12 respectively. The threaded rod 13 is bidirectionally threaded and the thread direction is symmetrical about its central axis.

[0039] It should be noted that when protection of the solar panel 9 is required, the drive motor 11 is started, which drives the threaded rod 13 to rotate. When the threaded rod 13 rotates, it drives the symmetrically distributed moving blocks 14 to move towards each other on one side, so that they drive the protective top plate 2 connected to them to move through the connecting plate 4, thereby protecting the solar panel 9. When protection of the solar panel 9 is not required, the drive motor 11 drives the threaded rod 13 to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, the guide groove 12 extends through the bottom of the movable housing 5.

[0041] It should be noted that, since the guide groove 12 is located at the bottom of the movable housing 5, it prevents rainwater from entering the interior of the movable housing 5 through the guide groove 12.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, a protective housing 6 is mounted on the side of the movable housing 5 and outside the drive motor 11.

[0043] It should be noted that the protective housing 6 can protect the drive motor 11 from damage caused by external impacts.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle, comprising a sightseeing vehicle body (7) and a solar panel (9) mounted on the roof of the sightseeing vehicle body (7), characterized in that, It also includes protective top plates (2) symmetrically distributed outside the solar panel (9). Sliding components are installed at both ends of the roof side of the sightseeing vehicle body (7). The symmetrically distributed protective top plates (2) are installed between the sliding ends of the sliding components on both sides. The sightseeing vehicle body (7) is equipped with a moving mechanism on its side, and the two moving ends of the moving mechanism are respectively connected to the sides of the two protective top plates (2).

2. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding assembly includes a sliding rod (1) and a sliding sleeve (8). The sliding rod (1) is installed on the side of the roof of the sightseeing vehicle body (7), and the sliding sleeve (8) is symmetrically slidably connected to the outer end face of the sliding rod (1). The symmetrically distributed sliding sleeves (8) are respectively connected to the side of the protective top plate (2).

3. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the protective top plate (2) is inclined, and an elastic rubber buffer plate (3) is provided on the upper inclined surface of the protective top plate (2).

4. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer strip (10) is installed on the edge of the protective top plate (2) on the opposite side.

5. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a moving housing (5), a drive motor (11), a guide groove (12), a threaded rod (13), a connecting plate (4), and a moving block (14). The moving housing (5) is installed in the middle of the right side of the sightseeing vehicle body (7). The threaded rod (13) is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the moving housing (5). The drive motor (11) is installed on the side of the moving housing (5). The output shaft of the drive motor (11) passes through the side wall of the moving housing (5) and is connected to the threaded rod (13). One end of the moving block (14) is coaxially connected to the threaded rod (13). There are two moving blocks (14) symmetrically distributed on the outer end face of the threaded rod (13). The moving blocks (14) and the threaded rod (13) are threadedly connected. The guide groove (12) passes through the side of the moving shell (5). One end of the two connecting plates (4) is connected to the side of the two moving blocks (14) respectively. The two connecting plates (4) are connected to the side of the symmetrically distributed protective top plate (2) through the guide groove (12).

6. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide groove (12) extends through the bottom of the movable housing (5).

7. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, A protective housing (6) is installed on the side of the movable housing (5) and outside the drive motor (11).

8. The solar panel protection mechanism for a sightseeing vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The threaded rod (13) is provided with a bidirectional thread and the thread direction is symmetrical about its central axis.