Curved photovoltaic cell support structure

By designing a support structure that combines a spiral rod and a clamping frame, the problem of curved photovoltaic cell support components being unable to adapt to different curvatures was solved, enabling flexible adjustment and stable installation of photovoltaic panels and improving installation efficiency.

CN224473252UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of curved surface photovoltaic cell support structures, it is related to photovoltaic cell technical field, including photovoltaic board, photovoltaic board is installed on curved surface board, both ends of curved surface board are provided with support assembly, support assembly is installed on support frame, including fixed plate in support assembly, first screw rod is rotatably installed on fixed plate, mobile block is screw-connected on first screw rod, both ends of mobile block are hingedly connected with clamping frame, sliding slot is opened on the outside of clamping frame, fixed frame is fixedly arranged on the both ends of fixed plate, the top of fixed frame is arranged in sliding slot, antiskid pad is bonded on the inside of clamping frame.The utility model by rotating first screw rod, so that mobile block is moved along its axial under the cooperation of clamping frame, sliding slot and fixed frame, simultaneously it will drive clamping frame to rotate around hinged point, and angle is changed under the limiting of fixed frame, so that clamping frame can flexibly adjust angle according to the different curvature of curved surface board, accurately stick to curve.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic cell technology, specifically a curved photovoltaic cell support structure. Background Technology

[0002] As the photovoltaic industry expands into diverse applications, traditional planar photovoltaic cells face significant limitations in applications such as complex building curves and curved surfaces of vehicles. Curved photovoltaic cells have emerged to address this need. These cells, through flexible substrates or special encapsulation processes, optimize the light incidence angle, resulting in 15%-20% higher power generation compared to planar cells in low-irradiance environments. They are particularly suitable for high-latitude regions or scenarios with varying light angles. Furthermore, their unique aesthetic form allows for deep integration of photovoltaic systems with building and transportation designs, combining functionality and visual appeal.

[0003] However, existing support components have fixed structures and cannot be flexibly adjusted to adapt to surfaces with different curvatures. In scenarios such as curved photovoltaic carports and arched roofs, only customized brackets can be relied upon, making it difficult to achieve universal application. When customizing brackets for specific curvature surfaces, it is necessary to redesign and process the components. The entire process from measurement and design to production and installation takes a long time and affects the project schedule. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a curved photovoltaic cell support structure, which solves the problem mentioned in the background technology that the existing support component structure is fixed and cannot be flexibly adjusted to adapt to curved surfaces with different curvatures.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a curved photovoltaic cell support structure, comprising a photovoltaic panel, the photovoltaic panel being mounted on a curved panel, support components being provided at both ends of the curved panel, the support components being mounted on a support frame, the support components including a fixed plate, a first spiral rod being rotatably mounted on the fixed plate, a movable block being spirally connected to the first spiral rod, a clamping frame being hinged at both ends of the movable block, a sliding groove being provided on the outer side of the clamping frame, a fixed frame being fixedly provided at both ends of the fixed plate, the top of the fixed frame being disposed in the sliding groove, and an anti-slip pad being adhered to the inner side of the clamping frame.

[0006] Preferably, a pointer is fixedly provided on one end of the outer side of the clamping frame, the pointer corresponding to the scale (341), and the scale is provided on the moving block.

[0007] Preferably, a baffle is fixedly provided on the top of the clamping frame, and a positioning component is provided on the bottom of the clamping frame.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning assembly includes a slide rod, a second helical rod is arranged parallel to one side of the slide rod, the second helical rod is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the clamping frame, a movable plate is helically connected to the second helical rod, the movable plate is slidably mounted on the slide rod, and an L-shaped positioning rod is fixedly mounted on the movable plate.

[0009] Preferably, an extension rod is fixedly provided at the bottom of the fixing plate, and positioning holes are provided at equal intervals on the extension rod.

[0010] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly installed on one end of the support frame, the extension rod is inserted into the support rod, and the positioning hole on the extension rod is connected to the support rod by bolts.

[0011] Preferably, mounting holes are provided at equal intervals on both the front and rear sides of the support frame.

[0012] Preferably, an H-shaped connecting frame is provided between the support frames at both ends of the curved panel, and the connecting frame is connected to the mounting holes on the support frame by bolts.

[0013] This invention provides a curved photovoltaic cell support structure. It has the following advantages:

[0014] (1) By rotating the first spiral rod, the moving block moves along its axial direction under the combined action of the clamping frame, the slide groove and the fixed frame. At the same time, it drives the clamping frame to rotate around the hinge point and changes the angle under the limit of the fixed frame, so that the clamping frame can flexibly adjust the angle according to the different curvatures of the curved panel and accurately fit the curved surface.

[0015] (2) The baffle at the top of the clamping frame in this utility model can prevent the photovoltaic panel from coming off upward due to external force during installation or use, effectively avoiding the risk of the component falling. At the same time, the sliding rod in the positioning component cooperates with the second spiral rod. Rotating the second spiral rod can drive the moving plate to slide along the sliding rod, thereby driving the L-shaped positioning rod to accurately adjust the position. It can provide support from the bottom and form a double fixation with the top baffle, further enhancing the bonding stability of the photovoltaic panel and the curved panel. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Structural diagram of the central support frame;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Structural diagram of the supporting components;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A view of the rear of the central support component.

[0020] In the diagram, 1 is a photovoltaic panel; 2 is a curved panel.

[0021] 3. Support assembly; 31. Fixing plate; 311. Fixing frame; 32. Extension rod; 321. Positioning hole; 33. First screw rod; 34. Moving block; 341. Scale; 35. Clamping frame; 351. Anti-slip pad; 352. Slide groove; 353. Pointer; 36. Baffle;

[0022] 37. Positioning assembly; 371. Second helical rod; 372. Slide rod; 373. Moving plate; 374. Positioning rod;

[0023] 4. Support frame; 41. Mounting hole; 42. Support rod;

[0024] 5. Connecting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Example 1:

[0027] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a curved photovoltaic cell support structure, including a photovoltaic panel 1, the photovoltaic panel 1 is installed on a curved panel 2, and support components 3 are provided at both ends of the curved panel 2. The support components 3 are installed on a support frame 4. The support components 3 include a fixed plate 31, a first spiral rod 33 is rotatably installed on the fixed plate 31, a moving block 34 is spirally connected to the first spiral rod 33, and a clamping frame 35 is hinged at both ends of the moving block 34. A sliding groove 352 is provided on the outer side of the clamping frame 35. A fixed frame 311 is fixedly provided at both ends of the fixed plate 31, the top of the fixed frame 311 is placed in the sliding groove 352, and an anti-slip pad 351 is adhered to the inner side of the clamping frame 35.

[0028] A pointer 353 is fixedly installed on one end of the outer side of the clamping frame 35. The pointer 353 corresponds to the scale 341, which is installed on the moving block 34.

[0029] A baffle 36 is fixedly provided on the top of the clamping frame 35, and a positioning component 37 is provided on the bottom of the clamping frame 35;

[0030] The positioning assembly 37 includes a slide rod 372, a second spiral rod 371 is arranged parallel to one side of the slide rod 372, the second spiral rod 371 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the clamping frame 35, a movable plate 373 is spirally connected to the second spiral rod 371, the movable plate 373 is slidably mounted on the slide rod 372, and an L-shaped positioning rod 374 is fixedly mounted on the movable plate 373.

[0031] An extension rod 32 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed plate 31, and positioning holes 321 are provided on the extension rod 32 at equal intervals;

[0032] A support rod 42 is fixedly installed on one end of the support frame 4, and an extension rod 32 is inserted into the support rod 42. The positioning hole 321 on the extension rod 32 is connected to the support rod 42 by bolts.

[0033] Mounting holes 41 are provided at equal intervals on both the front and rear sides of the support frame 4;

[0034] An H-shaped connecting frame 5 is provided between the support frames 4 at both ends of the curved panel 2. The connecting frame 5 is connected to the mounting holes 41 on the support frame 4 by bolts.

[0035] Specifically, the support frames 4 at both ends of the curved panel 2 are connected by H-shaped connecting frames 5. The bolts at both ends of the connecting frames 5 can pass through the mounting holes 41 on the front and rear sides of the support frames 4 for fixing. Since the mounting holes 41 are evenly distributed, when the length of the curved panel 2 changes, the lateral distance between the two support frames 4 can be changed by adjusting the fixing position of the connecting frames 5 on the mounting holes 41, thereby adapting to curved panels 2 of different lengths. In this way, the clamping frame 35 can fit the two ends of curved panels 2 of different lengths.

[0036] The extension rod 32 at the bottom of the fixed plate 31 is inserted into the support rod 42 of the support frame 4. The equidistant positioning holes 321 on the extension rod 32 are connected to the corresponding holes on the support rod 42 by bolts. By selecting positioning holes 321 of different heights, the vertical height of the support assembly 3 can be adjusted to meet the needs of curved panels 2 of different heights in different installation scenarios.

[0037] By rotating the first spiral rod 33 on the fixed plate 31, the spiral structure of the clamping frame 35, the slide groove 352 and the fixed frame 311 drives the moving block 34 to move vertically. At the same time, when the moving block 34 moves vertically, it will drive the clamping frames 35 on both sides to rotate around the fixed frame 311 through the hinge point, so that the included angle between the two clamping frames 35 changes to adapt to the curved panel 2 with different curvatures. The scale 341 converts the rotation angle of the clamping frame 35 into a visual value. By observing the scale indicated by the pointer 353, the operator can accurately control the included angle of the clamping frame 35 and avoid errors caused by adjustment based on experience.

[0038] In the positioning component 37, rotating the second spiral rod 371 causes the moving plate 373 to slide along the slide rod 372, driving the L-shaped positioning rod 374 to move towards the curved panel 2. By contacting the bottom of the curved panel 2, the curved panel 2 is supported and restricted. At the same time, the baffle 36 at the top of the clamping frame 35 is perpendicular to the clamping surface. When the curved panel 2 is installed in place, the baffle 36 abuts against the edge of the curved panel 2 from above, preventing it from detaching from the clamping frame 35. Together with the bottom positioning component 37, it forms upper and lower limits to ensure longitudinal fixation. The anti-slip pad 351 is made of a high-friction coefficient material such as rubber or silicone. When the clamping frame 35 clamps the curved panel 2, the anti-slip pad 351 is in close contact with the curved panel 2, using the friction of the material itself to counteract the lateral displacement tendency of the curved panel 2, thereby suppressing deflection.

[0039] Working principle: Based on the actual length, radius of curvature and installation height of the curved panel 2, determine the spacing and height adjustment parameters of the support components 3 and the target angle of the clamping frame 35;

[0040] Rotate the first spiral rod 33 on the fixed plate 31 to drive the moving block 34 to move vertically along the spiral rod. Through the hinge structure, drive the clamping frames 35 on both sides to open or retract outward with the fixed frame 311 as the fulcrum. The operator observes the indicated value of the pointer 353 on the scale 341 so that the included angle between the clamping frames 35 can be adapted to the curvature of the curved panel 2.

[0041] Insert the extension rod 32 at the bottom of the fixing plate 31 into the support rod 42 of the support frame 4, so that the positioning hole 321 on the extension rod 32 is aligned with the corresponding hole on the support rod 42. According to the installation height requirements of the curved panel 2, select the positioning hole 321 of the appropriate height, and use bolts to fix the extension rod 32 and the support rod 42 to ensure that the support assembly 3 reaches the preset height.

[0042] Place the curved panel 2 stably between the clamping frames 35 of the two side support components 3, align the bolts at both ends of the H-shaped connecting frame 5 with the mounting holes 41 on the front and rear sides of the support frame 4, select appropriate hole positions according to the length of the curved panel 2, adjust the lateral distance between the two support frames 4, and ensure that the two ends of the curved panel 2 are tightly fitted with the anti-slip pads 351 on the inner side of the clamping frame 35.

[0043] The upper edge of the curved panel 2 naturally abuts against the top baffle 36. After confirming that the curved panel 2 is installed in place, rotate the second spiral rod 371 to drive the moving plate 373 to slide along the slide rod 372, which in turn drives the L-shaped positioning rod 374 to move towards the bottom of the curved panel 2 until the L-shaped positioning rod 374 is in close contact with the bottom of the curved panel 2, forming a stable support. Together with the baffle 36, they form upper and lower limits to prevent the curved panel 2 from moving longitudinally or detaching.

[0044] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0045] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A curved photovoltaic cell support structure, comprising a photovoltaic panel (1), wherein the photovoltaic panel (1) is mounted on a curved panel (2), characterized in that: Both ends of the curved panel (2) are provided with support components (3). The support components (3) are installed on the support frame (4). The support components (3) include a fixed plate (31). A first spiral rod (33) is rotatably installed on the fixed plate (31). A moving block (34) is spirally connected to the first spiral rod (33). Both ends of the moving block (34) are hinged with clamping frames (35). A sliding groove (352) is opened on the outer side of the clamping frame (35). Fixed frames (311) are fixedly installed on both ends of the fixed plate (31). The top of the fixed frame (311) is set in the sliding groove (352). An anti-slip pad (351) is adhered to the inner side of the clamping frame (35).

2. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pointer (353) is fixedly installed on one end of the outer side of the clamp (35), and the pointer (353) corresponds to the scale (341), which is installed on the moving block (34).

3. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (36) is fixedly provided on the top of the clamping frame (35), and a positioning component (37) is provided on the bottom of the clamping frame (35).

4. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (37) includes a slide rod (372), and a second spiral rod (371) is arranged parallel to one side of the slide rod (372). The second spiral rod (371) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the clamping frame (35). A movable plate (373) is spirally connected to the second spiral rod (371). The movable plate (373) is slidably mounted on the slide rod (372). An L-shaped positioning rod (374) is fixedly mounted on the movable plate (373).

5. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension rod (32) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the fixed plate (31), and positioning holes (321) are provided at equal intervals on the extension rod (32).

6. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A support rod (42) is fixedly installed on one end of the support frame (4), and the extension rod (32) is inserted into the support rod (42). The positioning hole (321) on the extension rod (32) is connected to the support rod (42) by bolts.

7. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mounting holes (41) are provided at equal intervals on both the front and rear sides of the support frame (4).

8. The curved photovoltaic cell support structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: An H-shaped connecting frame (5) is provided between the support frames (4) at both ends of the curved panel (2). The connecting frame (5) is connected to the mounting holes (41) on the support frame (4) by bolts.