Vertical photovoltaic support

Abstract

The application provides a vertical photovoltaic support and belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic supports. In order to solve the problem that the vertical photovoltaic support is inconvenient to disassemble, the application provides a vertical photovoltaic support. A stand column assembly comprises a stand column body and a stand column cover plate which is connected or inserted into the front of the stand column body along the height direction of the stand column body. The stand column body and the stand column cover plate are assembled into a whole, and the side edges thereof form a clamping space. A cross beam assembly comprises a cross beam body and a cross beam limiting piece which is connected or inserted into the end of the cross beam body along the length direction of the cross beam body. The end of the cross beam body extends into the clamping space and is detachably connected with the stand column body through the cross beam limiting piece and fasteners. In addition, the cross beam body is provided with a groove for clamping a photovoltaic assembly along the length direction thereof. The stand column assembly and the cross beam assembly are assembled through connection or insertion, and the cross beam assembly and the stand column assembly can be assembled through a small number of fasteners, so that the convenience of disassembling the support is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic support technology, and more particularly to vertical photovoltaic supports. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of photovoltaic technology, in addition to traditional tilted photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic fences have also emerged, which are vertically installed photovoltaic modules. Compared with traditional tilted photovoltaic modules, they occupy less space and generate more power in the morning and evening, avoiding the midday peak, making them suitable for home use as fences.

[0003] Typically, photovoltaic (PV) fences are installed in outdoor environments such as farms or ranches, where high strength and wear resistance are required. Therefore, steel brackets combined with welding processes are usually used. Currently, PV fences are also being promoted for ordinary residential use, such as installation in villa yards. Vertical PV brackets for ordinary residential use require ease of installation and disassembly, and most existing vertical PV brackets require professional installers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to solve the problem of inconvenient assembly and disassembly of vertical photovoltaic (PV) brackets in the prior art. Therefore, this application provides a vertical PV bracket that can be assembled into column components and beam components by snap-fit ​​or plug-in connection, and the beam components and column components can be assembled with a small number of fasteners, thereby improving the ease of bracket assembly and disassembly.

[0005] This application provides a vertical photovoltaic support structure, including multiple column assemblies and multiple beam assemblies, wherein at least two beam assemblies are provided between two adjacent column assemblies along the height direction;

[0006] The column assembly includes a column body and a column cover plate that snaps onto or inserts into the front of the column body along the height direction of the column body. After the column body and the column cover plate are assembled into a whole, a clamping space is formed on its side.

[0007] The beam assembly includes a beam body and a beam limiting member that snaps onto or inserts into the end of the beam body along its length. The end of the beam body extends into the clamping space and is detachably connected to the column body through the beam limiting member and fasteners. Furthermore, the beam body is provided with a groove along its length for clamping photovoltaic modules.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the column body and column cover are assembled by snap-fit ​​or plug-in, the crossbeam limiting component and crossbeam body are assembled by snap-fit ​​or plug-in, and the crossbeam body is clamped by the clamping space of the column body. The crossbeam body and column body are connected by the crossbeam limiting component and fasteners. No welding is required, and the number of fastener connections is reduced, which improves the convenience of bracket assembly and disassembly.

[0009] In some embodiments, the column assembly further includes a side sealing plate adapted to the size of the clamping space, the side sealing plate being snapped into or inserted into the clamping space along the height direction of the column body.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the side of the column assembly without photovoltaic modules can be closed by the side sealing plate, thereby improving the aesthetics of the column assembly at the edge of the bracket; and the side sealing plate is connected to the column body by snap-fit ​​or plug-in, making it easy to install and remove.

[0011] In some embodiments, a top cover is also included, which is snapped or plugged into the top of the column assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, the column assembly further includes a base that is plugged into the column body and detachably connected by fasteners.

[0013] In some embodiments, the forming part of the column body includes a hollow structure located in the middle, a first structure in the plug-in structure is provided on the front side of the hollow structure, a first connecting structure is symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the hollow structure, and a second connecting structure is also provided on the front side of the hollow structure. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are both located within the clamping space.

[0014] The first connecting structure is detachably connected to the crossbeam body via fasteners;

[0015] The second connection structure is detachably connected to the crossbeam limiting member via fasteners.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first structure in the plug-in structure has an elliptical protrusion in the cross section along the height direction;

[0017] The first connecting structure includes a sliding groove in the middle and limiting parts on both sides of the sliding groove. The end of the groove of the crossbeam body is provided with a fastening hole, and a bolt is provided in the fastening hole. The bolt is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, and the bolt fixes the crossbeam body and the column body by a nut.

[0018] The second connection structure includes a connection surface, and the beam limiting member includes a connecting part. The connecting part fixes the beam limiting member and the column body by means of screws passing through the connection surface.

[0019] In some embodiments, the forming portion of the column cover plate includes a second structure in the middle of the insertion structure for insertion with the forming portion of the column body. The second structure of the insertion structure has cantilever portions symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, and the ends of the cantilever portions abut against the surface of the photovoltaic module located in the clamping space.

[0020] In some embodiments, the forming portion of the side sealing plate includes a third connecting structure and a fourth connecting structure;

[0021] The third connection structure is plugged into the first connection structure;

[0022] The fourth connecting structure is attached to one side of the hollow structure and connected by screws.

[0023] In some embodiments, the crossbeam body is provided with insertion holes extending through both ends along its length, and the crossbeam limiting member is inserted into the insertion holes;

[0024] A rear plate and a front plate are arranged opposite each other on one side of the insertion hole, and the groove is formed therein. The rear plate extends beyond the front plate along the opening direction of the groove. The extension is connected to the column body by bolts. The extension is also provided with a vertical waist-shaped hole for connecting to the photovoltaic module.

[0025] In some embodiments, the beam limiting member includes a limiting body and an L-shaped connecting portion located on one side of the limiting body. The limiting body is inserted into the insertion hole, the connecting portion is fitted to the column body, and its distal end is connected to the column body by a screw.

[0026] Other features and corresponding beneficial effects of this application will be described in the latter part of the specification, and it should be understood that at least some of the beneficial effects will become obvious from the description in this application. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a partial top view of the column assembly after the top cover has been removed in this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the column assembly of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top view of the column body, column cover plate, and side sealing plate of the column assembly in this application, in their separated states.

[0031] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the beam assembly of this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. Photovoltaic modules;

[0034] 100. Column assembly; 101. Outer wall portion; 102. Molding portion; 103. First structure; 104. Second structure;

[0035] 110. Column body; 111. Hollow structure; 112. First connecting structure; 113. Second connecting structure;

[0036] 120. Column cover plate; 121. Cantilever section;

[0037] 130. Side sealing plate; 131. Third connecting structure; 132. Fourth connecting structure;

[0038] 140. Base; 141. Connecting part; 142. Base plate;

[0039] 150. Top cover;

[0040] 200. Crossbeam assembly;

[0041] 210. Crossbeam body; 211. Groove; 212. Fastening hole; 213. Insertion hole; 214. Rear plate; 215. Extension; 216. Front plate;

[0042] 220. Crossbeam limiting component; 221. Limiting body; 222. Connecting part;

[0043] 300. Fasteners. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this application is presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this application are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the application in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this application. To provide a thorough understanding of this application, many specific details will be included in the following description. This application may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this application, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0045] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," 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 application and for simplification, 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or a connection within two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] Large-scale photovoltaic modules are typically installed outdoors in harsh environments far from residential areas, requiring high strength and lifespan for photovoltaic brackets. Therefore, steel components are usually used. However, on-site assembly usually requires welding and a large number of fasteners, making assembly and disassembly inconvenient.

[0048] Currently, photovoltaic modules are being promoted for home use. For rooftop photovoltaic modules, due to the high installation environment, they are usually installed by professionals. However, for photovoltaic fences, consumers prefer to install them themselves and have high requirements for ease of installation and disassembly.

[0049] Therefore, this application provides a vertical photovoltaic support structure, which forms a column assembly 100 and a beam assembly 200 by plugging and connecting, thereby improving the ease of assembly and disassembly.

[0050] Please see Figure 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a partial top view of the column assembly 100 after removing the top cover 150 from the column assembly 100 in this application. Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the column assembly 100 of this application; Figure 4 This is a top view of the column body 110, column cover plate 120, and side sealing plate 130 in the column assembly 100 of this application in a separated state. Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the beam assembly 200 of this application.

[0051] This vertical photovoltaic support includes multiple column components 100 and multiple crossbeam components 200. At least two crossbeam components 200 are arranged between two adjacent column components along the height direction, thereby forming the main area for installing photovoltaic components 1.

[0052] The column assembly 100 includes a column body 110 and a detachable column cover plate 120 disposed in front of the column body 110. The column cover plate 120 is snapped into the column body 110 or inserted along the height direction of the column body 110. The beam assembly 200 includes a beam body 210 and a beam limiting member 220 detachably disposed at the end of the beam body 210. The beam limiting member 220 is snapped into the beam body 210 or inserted along the length direction of the beam body 210. In other words, the column assembly 100 and the beam assembly 200 are assembled using snap-fit ​​or insertion methods, eliminating the need for welding and improving the ease of assembly and disassembly of the bracket.

[0053] Preferably, the column cover plate 120 and the column body 110, and the crossbeam limiting member 220 and the crossbeam body 210 are all connected by plug-in, thereby taking advantage of the convenient and highly repeatable characteristics of plug-in assembly to further improve the ease of assembly and disassembly of the column assembly 100 and the crossbeam assembly 200.

[0054] Furthermore, both the column body 110 and the column cover plate 120 include an outer wall portion 101 and a molding portion 102 located on one side of the outer wall portion 101. The surface of the outer wall portion 101 facing away from the molding portion 102 is smooth, and the molding portion 102 includes an insertion structure.

[0055] In one embodiment, after the column body 110 and the column cover plate 120 are assembled as a whole, a clamping space is formed on its side. The end of the crossbeam body 210 extends into the clamping space to clamp the crossbeam body 210, thereby initially stabilizing its position and facilitating subsequent assembly. That is, the crossbeam body 210 is detachably connected to the column body 110 located in the clamping space through the crossbeam limiting member 220 and the fastener 300. In this way, the number of fasteners 300 is reduced, which improves the reliability of assembly and makes assembly more convenient.

[0056] In one embodiment, the column body 110, column cover plate 120, beam body 210 and beam limiting member 220 are all made of aluminum profiles, that is, aluminum is the main component, and different cross-sectional shapes are obtained by hot melting and extrusion.

[0057] Meanwhile, by using aluminum profiles to manufacture the main components of the bracket, namely the column body 110, column cover plate 120, crossbeam body 210 and crossbeam limiting component 220, the bracket is aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and easier to assemble and disassemble; it also facilitates the forming of each component, which can effectively control manufacturing costs; moreover, through cross-sectional design, the strength of each component can be ensured, thereby ensuring the strength of the bracket.

[0058] In one embodiment, the crossbeam body 210 is provided with a groove 211 for clamping the photovoltaic module 1 along its length, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the photovoltaic module 1.

[0059] It is understandable that when photovoltaic modules 1 are installed on both the upper and lower sides of the crossbeam body 210, grooves 211 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the crossbeam body 210.

[0060] Preferably, the clamping space on the side of the column assembly 100 can clamp the photovoltaic module 1, so that the photovoltaic module 1 is clamped in all directions, thereby ensuring that the photovoltaic module 1 is installed stably and reliably.

[0061] In one embodiment, the column assembly 100 further includes a side sealing plate 130 adapted to the size of the clamping space, which can close the side of the column assembly 100 without photovoltaic modules 1 assembled thereon. The side sealing plate 130 is inserted into the clamping space along the height direction of the column body 110, or the side sealing plate 130 is snapped into the clamping space, making it easy to install and remove.

[0062] Preferably, the outer surface of the column body 110, column cover plate 120 and side sealing plate 130 after being assembled into a whole is smooth, thereby improving the regularity of the column assembly 100 at the edge of the bracket and making it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0063] In one embodiment, the vertical photovoltaic bracket also includes a top cover 150, which is snapped or plugged into the top of the column assembly 100 to protect the interior of the column assembly 100, improve the aesthetics of the column assembly 100, and facilitate easy assembly and disassembly.

[0064] In one embodiment, the column assembly 100 further includes a base 140, which is inserted into the column body 110 and detachably connected by a fastener 300.

[0065] In one specific embodiment, the base 140 includes a plug-in portion 141 and a base plate 142 disposed below the plug-in portion 141. The plug-in portion 141 is plugged into the column body 110, and the two are connected by fasteners 300, such as bolts, that penetrate the column body 110, thereby improving the strength of the column assembly 110. The base 140 can be made of steel, which facilitates the welding assembly of the plug-in portion 141 and the base plate 142 and provides high strength. The base 140 can also be further reinforced to the ground by the base plate 142, thereby improving the stability of the support.

[0066] In one embodiment, the forming part 102 of the column body 110 includes a hollow structure 111 located in the middle. A first structure 103 in the plug-in structure is provided on the front side of the hollow structure 111. First connecting structures 112 are symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the hollow structure 111. A second connecting structure 113 is also provided on the front side of the hollow structure 111. Both the first connecting structure 112 and the second connecting structure 113 are located in the clamping space.

[0067] The first connecting structure 112 is detachably connected to the crossbeam body 210 via fasteners 300, such as bolts.

[0068] The second connecting structure 113 is detachably connected to the crossbeam limiting member 220 via fasteners 300, such as screws.

[0069] Meanwhile, the hollow structure 111, the first connecting structure 112, the first structure 103, etc., make the cross-section of the forming part 102 of the column body 110 more complex, thereby enhancing the strength of the column body 110.

[0070] Preferably, the hollow structure 111 is a square tubular structure, which can further improve the strength of the column body 110.

[0071] In one embodiment, the first structure 103 in the plug-in structure has an elliptical protrusion in its cross-section along the height direction. Correspondingly, the second structure 104, which is plugged into the first structure 103, has a semi-enclosed groove in its cross-section along the height direction. The combination of the two makes the assembly stability of the column body 110 and the column cover plate 120 higher and the service life longer.

[0072] In one embodiment, the first connecting structure 112 includes a sliding groove located in the middle and limiting parts located on both sides of the sliding groove. The end of the groove 211 of the crossbeam body 210 is provided with a fastening hole 212. A bolt is provided in the fastening hole 212. The bolt is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, and the bolt fixes the crossbeam body 210 and the column body 110 by means of a nut. That is, the bolt abuts against the limiting part and connects the crossbeam body 210 and the column body 110.

[0073] In one embodiment, the second connecting structure 113 includes a connecting surface, and the beam limiting member 220 includes a connecting portion 222. The connecting portion 222 fixes the beam limiting member 220 and the column body 110 by means of screws passing through the connecting surface.

[0074] Preferably, the second connecting structure 113 and the hollow structure 111 are integrally formed.

[0075] In one embodiment, the forming portion 102 of the column cover plate 120 includes a second structure 104 in the middle of the insertion structure for insertion with the forming portion 102 of the column body 110. The second structure 104 of the insertion structure has symmetrically arranged cantilever portions 121 on its left and right sides, and the ends of the cantilever portions 121 abut against the surface of the photovoltaic module 1 located in the clamping space, thereby improving the installation stability of the photovoltaic module 1.

[0076] In one embodiment, the side sealing plate 130 includes a molding portion 102, which includes a third connecting structure 131 and a fourth connecting structure 132.

[0077] The third connection structure 131 is plugged into the first connection structure 112.

[0078] The fourth connecting structure 132 is attached to one side of the hollow structure 111 and connected by screws.

[0079] In one embodiment, the crossbeam body 210 is provided with insertion holes 213 extending through both ends along its length, and the crossbeam limiting member 220 is inserted into the insertion holes 213.

[0080] In one embodiment, a rear plate 214 and a front plate 216 are disposed opposite to each other on one side of the insertion hole 213, and a groove 211 is formed therein.

[0081] In one embodiment, the rear plate 214 extends along the opening direction of the groove 211 and has an extension 215 that extends beyond the front plate 216. The extension 215 is bolted to the column body 110 to connect the rear side of the beam assembly 200 to the column body 110.

[0082] In one embodiment, the extension 215 is also provided with a vertical waist-shaped hole for connecting to the photovoltaic module 1 and for fine-tuning the assembly position, thereby improving the installation flexibility of the photovoltaic module 1.

[0083] In one embodiment, the crossbeam limiting member 220 includes a limiting body 221 and an L-shaped connecting part 222 located on one side of the limiting body 221. The limiting body 221 is inserted into the insertion hole 213, and the connecting part 222 is fitted to the column body 110. Its far end is connected to the column body 110 by screws to connect the front side of the crossbeam assembly 200 to the column body 110, and is connected with the rear side by bolts, so that the crossbeam assembly 200 and the column assembly 100 are stably and reliably connected. At the same time, the number of fasteners 300 is limited, which facilitates disassembly and assembly.

[0084] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A vertical photovoltaic support structure, characterized in that, It includes multiple column assemblies and multiple beam assemblies, with at least two beam assemblies arranged between two adjacent column assemblies along the height direction; The column assembly includes a column body and a column cover plate that snaps onto or inserts into the front of the column body along the height direction of the column body. After the column body and the column cover plate are assembled into a whole, a clamping space is formed on its side. The beam assembly includes a beam body and a beam limiting member that snaps onto or inserts into the end of the beam body along its length. The end of the beam body extends into the clamping space and is detachably connected to the column body through the beam limiting member and fasteners. Furthermore, the beam body is provided with a groove along its length for clamping photovoltaic modules.

2. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column assembly also includes a side sealing plate adapted to the size of the clamping space, which is snapped into or inserted into the clamping space along the height direction of the column body.

3. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a top cover, which is snapped or plugged into the top of the column assembly.

4. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column assembly also includes a base, which is inserted into the column body and detachably connected by fasteners.

5. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 2, characterized in that, The forming part of the column body includes a hollow structure in the middle. A first structure in the plug-in structure is provided on the front side of the hollow structure. First connecting structures are symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the hollow structure. A second connecting structure is also provided on the front side of the hollow structure. Both the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are located in the clamping space. The first connecting structure is detachably connected to the crossbeam body via fasteners; The second connection structure is detachably connected to the crossbeam limiting member via fasteners.

6. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first structure in the plug-in structure has an elliptical protrusion in its cross-section along the height direction; The first connecting structure includes a sliding groove in the middle and limiting parts on both sides of the sliding groove. The end of the groove of the crossbeam body is provided with a fastening hole, and a bolt is provided in the fastening hole. The bolt is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, and the bolt fixes the crossbeam body and the column body by a nut. The second connection structure includes a connection surface, and the beam limiting member includes a connecting part. The connecting part fixes the beam limiting member and the column body by means of screws passing through the connection surface.

7. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The forming part of the column cover plate includes a second structure in the middle of the plug-in structure, which is plugged into the forming part of the column body. The second structure of the plug-in structure has cantilevered parts symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, and the end of the cantilevered part abuts against the surface of the photovoltaic module located in the clamping space.

8. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side sealing plate includes a third connecting structure and a fourth connecting structure; The third connection structure is plugged into the first connection structure; The fourth connecting structure is attached to one side of the hollow structure and connected by screws.

9. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbeam body is provided with insertion holes that pass through both ends along its length, and the crossbeam limiting member is inserted into the insertion holes. A rear plate and a front plate are arranged opposite each other on one side of the insertion hole, and the groove is formed therein. The rear plate extends beyond the front plate along the opening direction of the groove. The extension is connected to the column body by bolts. The extension is also provided with a vertical waist-shaped hole for connecting to the photovoltaic module.

10. The vertical photovoltaic support according to claim 9, characterized in that, The beam limiting component includes a limiting body and an L-shaped connecting part located on one side of the limiting body. The limiting body is inserted into the insertion hole, the connecting part is fitted to the column body, and its distal end is connected to the column body by a screw.

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