Bridge device and photovoltaic system

By installing a cable tray device, including the cable tray and a limiting mechanism, at the gaps between the photovoltaic arrays, the problem of unstable cable tray structure is solved, achieving stable installation and facilitating the operation of the cleaning machine.

CN224473238UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07LEAPTING TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LEAPTING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-04
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing cable tray structure is not stable when installed at the gaps between photovoltaic modules, and it is prone to displacement, which affects the operation of the sweeper.

Method used

The device employs a cable tray assembly, which includes a cable tray and a limiting mechanism. The cable tray is engaged with the photovoltaic array frame via a first latching part, and the limiting mechanism abuts against the frame via a second latching part to prevent the cable tray from shifting along its length. It is made of aluminum alloy and formed in one piece using a casting process.

Benefits of technology

The cable tray device was installed securely, ensuring the smooth operation of the sweeper. The structure is simple and easy to install.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of bridge device and photovoltaic system, bridge device is located at the gap between two adjacent photovoltaic arrays and connects two adjacent photovoltaic arrays, bridge device includes bridge and limiting mechanism, bridge includes first buckle part and the second buckle part connected with first buckle part, the first buckle part has first slot, and first slot is used to accommodate the frame of photovoltaic array, the second buckle part has second slot, limiting mechanism is located in second slot and is used to resist frame. The bridge device provided by the utility model can be stably installed in photovoltaic array.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a cable tray device and a photovoltaic system, belonging to the field of photovoltaic technology. Background Technology

[0002] The cleaning machine moves across the photovoltaic modules to perform cleaning. There is a gap between adjacent photovoltaic arrays, approximately 100-200mm. To facilitate the operation of the cleaning machine, a cable tray structure needs to be installed at the gap.

[0003] In related technologies, the cable tray structure includes a snap-fit ​​part and an edge-wrapping part. The snap-fit ​​part snaps into the frame of the photovoltaic array, and the edge-wrapping part bends and extends relative to the snap-fit ​​part to wrap around a portion of the frame. However, the cable tray structure is prone to translation along the length of the frame, resulting in unstable installation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a stable cable tray device and a photovoltaic system.

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

[0006] A cable tray device is disposed at the gap between two adjacent photovoltaic arrays and connects the two adjacent photovoltaic arrays. The cable tray device includes a cable tray and a limiting mechanism. The cable tray includes a first latching part and a second latching part connected to the first latching part. The first latching part has a first latching groove for accommodating the frame of the photovoltaic array. The second latching part has a second latching groove. The limiting mechanism is disposed in the second latching groove and is used to abut against the frame.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first buckle part is bonded and fixed to the frame or fixed by fasteners.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first buckle part includes a first plate, a second plate opposite to the first plate, and a first side plate connecting the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the first side plate together form the first slot. Along the thickness direction of the first side plate, the length of the second plate is greater than the length of the first plate. The opposing surfaces of the first plate and the second plate are provided with anti-slip textures. The first side plate is bonded and fixed to the frame or fixed by fasteners.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second buckle part includes a third plate, a fourth plate opposite to the third plate, a second side plate connecting the third plate and the fourth plate, a fifth plate perpendicularly connected to the third plate, and a sixth plate perpendicularly connected to the fourth plate. The third plate, the fourth plate, the fifth plate, the sixth plate and the second side plate together form the second buckle groove, and the third plate and the second plate have the same structure.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the fifth plate is provided with a first protrusion on the side away from the second side plate, and the sixth plate is provided with a second protrusion on the side away from the second side plate. The limiting mechanism can squeeze the first protrusion and the second protrusion, and limit the limiting mechanism by squeezing and deforming the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0011] As a further improvement to this utility model, the cable tray is made of aluminum alloy.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the limiting mechanism is provided in two sets. Each set of the limiting mechanism includes a limiting member, a T-bolt and a nut. The limiting member has a through hole for the T-bolt to pass through. The T-bolt is installed in the second slot and the limiting member is locked by the nut. The limiting member is used to support the frame.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the limiting member includes a limiting part and a boss connected to the limiting part. The through hole penetrates the limiting part and the boss, and the boss extends into the second slot and abuts against the fifth plate and the sixth plate.

[0014] A photovoltaic system includes at least two photovoltaic arrays and a bridge device, wherein there is a gap between two adjacent photovoltaic arrays, and the bridge device is disposed at the gap and connects the two adjacent photovoltaic arrays.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the photovoltaic array includes a frame and a photovoltaic panel mounted on the frame. The limiting mechanism is provided in two sets, and the two sets of limiting mechanisms respectively abut against the frames of two adjacent photovoltaic arrays.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the cable tray device provided by this utility model includes a cable tray and a limiting mechanism. The cable tray includes a first snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part is used to snap onto the frame of the photovoltaic array to realize the connection between the cable tray and the photovoltaic array. The cable tray structure is simple and easy to install. The second snap-fit ​​part is used to snap onto the limiting mechanism. The limiting mechanism is used to hold the frame and prevent the cable tray from moving along its length direction, so that the cable tray device is installed stably. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the photovoltaic system of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the photovoltaic system from another angle;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A portion of the side view of the photovoltaic system shown;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cable tray assembly;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An exploded view of the cable tray assembly shown.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Side view of the cable tray assembly shown;

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the cable tray assembly shown.

[0025] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle limit mechanism;

[0026] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows an exploded view of the limiting mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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 "before," "after," "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. In this utility model, the word "several" means two or more.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this utility model discloses a photovoltaic system, including at least two photovoltaic arrays 10 and a bridge device 20. There is a gap 100 between two adjacent photovoltaic arrays 10, and the bridge device 20 is disposed at the gap 100 and connects the two adjacent photovoltaic arrays 10. This arrangement facilitates the passage of the sweeper's wheel diameter.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, each photovoltaic array 10 includes a frame 101 and a photovoltaic panel 102 mounted on the frame 101. The bridge device 20 is connected to the frames 101 of two adjacent photovoltaic arrays 10.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cable tray assembly 20 includes a cable tray 1 and a limiting mechanism 2 connected to the cable tray 1. The cable tray 1 is made of aluminum alloy and is formed in one piece using a casting process. The use of aluminum alloy gives the cable tray 1 the characteristics of being lightweight, having high mechanical strength, and being low in cost.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6As shown, the cable tray 1 includes a first latching part 11 and a second latching part 12 connected to the first latching part 11. The first latching part 11 engages with the frame 101 of the photovoltaic array 10, thereby connecting the cable tray 1 to the photovoltaic array 10. The cable tray 1 has a simple structure and is easy to install. Correspondingly, the first latching part 11 has a first slot 110 for accommodating the frame 101 of the photovoltaic array 10. A limiting mechanism 2 engages with the second latching part 12 and abuts against the frame 101. The second latching part 12 has a second slot 120, and the limiting mechanism 2 is located in the second slot 120. By setting the limiting mechanism 2 to abut against the frame 101, the cable tray 1 is prevented from shifting along its length, ensuring that the cable tray device 20 is installed securely and stably connects the adjacent photovoltaic array 10.

[0034] In the embodiments illustrated in this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, two sets of limiting mechanisms 2 are provided. The two sets of limiting mechanisms 2 abut against the inner edges of the frame 101 of the two adjacent photovoltaic arrays 10 respectively, to prevent the cable tray 1 from moving relative to the frame 101.

[0035] In some embodiments, the first latching part 11 is bonded and fixed to the frame 101, so that the connection between the cable tray 1 and the frame 101 is stable. Of course, in other possible embodiments, the first latching part 11 is fixed to the frame 101 by fasteners, which facilitates the disassembly of the first latching part 11.

[0036] For details, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the first latching part 11 includes a first plate 111, a second plate 112 opposite to the first plate 111, and a first side plate 113 connecting the first plate 111 and the second plate 112. The first plate 111, the second plate 112, and the first side plate 113 together form a first latching groove 110. In the embodiment illustrated in this application, along the thickness direction of the first side plate 113, the length of the second plate 112 is greater than the length of the first plate 111, thereby increasing the contact area between the second plate 112 and the frame 101.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the first plate 111 abuts against the top of the frame 101, and the second plate 112 abuts against the bottom of the frame 101. The opposing surfaces of the first plate 111 and the second plate 112 are provided with anti-slip textures 1110 for anti-slip purposes. During manufacturing, several long grooves extending along the length of the first plate 111 and the second plate 112 are provided, thus creating an uneven texture on the surfaces of the first plate 111 and the second plate 112, thereby achieving an anti-slip effect. The first side plate 113 is bonded and fixed to the side of the frame 101 or fixed with fasteners. Specifically, the inner side of the first side plate 113 is provided with two parallel protrusions 1131, which form an adhesive groove 1130 for accommodating the adhesive layer.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second latching part 12 includes a third plate 121, a fourth plate 122 opposite to the third plate 121, a second side plate 123 connecting the third plate 121 and the fourth plate 122, a fifth plate 124 perpendicularly connected to the third plate 121, and a sixth plate 125 perpendicularly connected to the fourth plate 122. The fifth plate 124 and the sixth plate 125 are arranged opposite to each other, and the third plate 121, the fourth plate 122, the fifth plate 124, the sixth plate 125, and the second side plate 123 together form a second latching groove 120. The third plate 121 and the second plate 121 have the same structure.

[0039] Please refer to the embodiments illustrated in this application. Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the fifth plate 124 has a first protrusion 1241 on the side away from the second side plate 123, and the sixth plate 125 has a second protrusion 1251 on the side away from the second side plate 123. The limiting mechanism 2 can compress the first protrusion 1241 and the second protrusion 1251, thereby limiting the deformation of the first protrusion 1241 and the second protrusion 1251 by compression. The cross-sections of the first protrusion 1241 and the second protrusion 1251 can both be triangular to facilitate compression deformation by the limiting mechanism 2. The cross-sections of the first protrusion 1241 and the second protrusion 1251 can also be other easily deformable shapes under compression, and are not limited to triangles here.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 3 to 10 As shown, the limiting mechanism 2 includes a limiting member 21, a T-bolt 22, and a nut 23. The limiting member 21 has a through hole 210 for the T-bolt 22 to pass through. The T-bolt 22 is installed in the second slot 120 and the limiting member 21 is locked by the nut 23. The limiting member 21 is used to abut against the inner edge of the frame 101. During installation, the T-bolt 22 tightens and rotates to press the opening of the second slot 120, and the slight deformation of the opening further tightens the mechanism.

[0041] For details, please refer to Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the limiting member 21 includes a limiting part 211 and a boss 212 connected to the limiting part 211. A through hole 210 passes through the limiting part 211 and the boss 212. The boss 212 extends into the second slot 120 and abuts against the fifth plate 124 and the sixth plate 125, thus playing a limiting role and making the connection between the limiting mechanism 2 and the cable tray 1 more stable.

[0042] 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 the present utility model 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 bridge device, disposed at the gap (100) between two adjacent photovoltaic arrays (10) and connecting the two adjacent photovoltaic arrays (10), characterized in that, The cable tray device includes a cable tray (1) and a limiting mechanism (2). The cable tray (1) includes a first latching part (11) and a second latching part (12) connected to the first latching part (11). The first latching part (11) has a first slot (110) for accommodating the frame (101) of the photovoltaic array (10). The second latching part (12) has a second slot (120). The limiting mechanism (2) is disposed in the second slot (120) and is used to abut against the frame (101).

2. The cable tray device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​part (11) is bonded and fixed to the frame (101) or fixed by fasteners.

3. The cable tray device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first buckle part (11) includes a first plate (111), a second plate (112) opposite to the first plate (111), and a first side plate (113) connecting the first plate (111) and the second plate (112). The first plate (111), the second plate (112), and the first side plate (113) together form the first slot (110). Along the thickness direction of the first side plate (113), the length of the second plate (112) is greater than the length of the first plate (111). The opposing surfaces of the first plate (111) and the second plate (112) are provided with anti-slip textures (1110). The first side plate (113) is bonded and fixed to the frame (101) or fixed by fasteners.

4. The cable tray device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second latching part (12) includes a third plate (121), a fourth plate (122) opposite to the third plate (121), a second side plate (123) connecting the third plate (121) and the fourth plate (122), a fifth plate (124) perpendicularly connected to the third plate (121), and a sixth plate (125) perpendicularly connected to the fourth plate (122). The third plate (121), the fourth plate (122), the fifth plate (124), the sixth plate (125), and the second side plate (123) together form the second latching groove (120). The third plate (121) and the second plate (112) have the same structure.

5. The cable tray device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The fifth plate (124) has a first protrusion (1241) on the side away from the second side plate (123), and the sixth plate (125) has a second protrusion (1251) on the side away from the second side plate (123). The limiting mechanism (2) can squeeze the first protrusion (1241) and the second protrusion (1251). The limiting mechanism (2) is limited by the compression deformation of the first protrusion (1241) and the second protrusion (1251).

6. The cable tray assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The cable tray (1) is made of aluminum alloy.

7. The cable tray device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism (2) is provided in two sets. Each set of the limiting mechanism (2) includes a limiting member (21), a T-bolt (22) and a nut (23). The limiting member (21) has a through hole (210) for the T-bolt (22) to pass through. The T-bolt (22) is installed in the second slot (120) and the limiting member (21) is locked by the nut (23). The limiting member (21) is used to abut against the frame (101).

8. The cable tray device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting member (21) includes a limiting part (211) and a boss (212) connected to the limiting part (211). The through hole (210) passes through the limiting part (211) and the boss (212). The boss (212) extends into the second slot (120) and abuts against the fifth plate (124) and the sixth plate (125).

9. A photovoltaic system, characterized in that, It includes at least two photovoltaic arrays (10) and a cable tray device (20), with a gap (100) between two adjacent photovoltaic arrays (10), the cable tray device (20) being disposed at the gap (100) and connecting the two adjacent photovoltaic arrays (10), and the cable tray device (20) being the cable tray device (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The photovoltaic system as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The photovoltaic array (10) includes a frame (101) and a photovoltaic panel (102) mounted on the frame (101). The limiting mechanism (2) is provided in two sets, and the two sets of limiting mechanisms (2) respectively abut against the frame (101) of two adjacent photovoltaic arrays (10).