A solar module with a folding support
By designing a folding bracket with a swivel base, connecting base, protective plate and fixing mechanism, the problem of protecting solar panels after folding and ensuring stability after unfolding is solved, achieving both portability and stable support.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG SHUOXIANG NEW ENERGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing solar modules with folding brackets cannot protect the solar panels when folded, and cannot guarantee stability and height adjustment when unfolded.
A folding mechanism was designed, including a rotating base, a connecting base, a protective plate, a support pad, and a limiting plate. The protective plate is folded and unfolded by bolt groups. Combined with the support frame, buckle, and support bolts of the fixing mechanism, the stability of the panel and the height adjustment are ensured.
It achieves protection for the solar panels when folded, while providing stable support and height adjustment when unfolded, improving the portability and efficiency of the components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar energy application technology, specifically a solar energy module with a folding bracket. Background Technology
[0002] A solar panel with a folding bracket is a foldable solar panel support system. The folding design achieves portability and space saving while maintaining the power generation efficiency of the panel. The folded size is reduced, making it easy to carry or store. It is suitable for outdoor activities or temporary installation scenarios.
[0003] Chinese patent CN222785930U discloses a solar panel with a folding bracket, comprising multiple solar power generation units arranged side-by-side, with adjacent units foldable together. Each solar power generation unit includes a frame, a solar panel, and a folding bracket. The solar panel is fixed to the front of the frame, and the folding bracket is rotatably mounted on the rear of the frame, with a cavity on the rear of the frame to accommodate it. This invention uses a folding bracket on the rear of the frame, allowing the solar power generation units to be tilted and supported outdoors, ensuring the solar panels face the sun for higher power generation efficiency. Furthermore, the folding bracket can be folded and stored in the cavity on the rear of the frame without affecting the folding of the solar power units, making it convenient to carry multiple folded solar power generation units.
[0004] The aforementioned components offer the advantage of being foldable and portable. However, when folded, the solar panel is exposed, making it impossible to guarantee its protection. Furthermore, when unfolded, the stability and height adjustment of the solar panel cannot be controlled. Therefore, a solar module with a folding bracket is needed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a solar panel with a folding bracket to solve the problems of existing panels not being able to ensure the protection of the solar panel during transport, as well as the stability and height adjustment of the solar panel.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a solar panel with a folding bracket, comprising a solar panel, wherein a folding mechanism is provided on the solar panel; the folding mechanism comprises four rotating seats, the four rotating seats being fixedly installed side by side on both sides of two solar panels, and a connecting seat being rotatably installed on the rotating seats, a protective plate being fixedly installed between two connecting seats, two support pads being fixedly installed side by side on one side of the protective plate, and a limiting plate being fixedly installed between two rotating seats.
[0007] Preferably, the rotating base and connecting base are fixedly connected to the solar panel and the protective plate by bolt groups, and the width of the protective plate is 1 / 2 of the width of the solar panel.
[0008] Preferably, the support pad is adapted to the edge of the solar panel, and the cross-sectional shape of the connector is L-shaped.
[0009] Preferably, the connecting seat has two strip-shaped grooves, and the limiting plate is adapted to the strip-shaped grooves.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing mechanism is provided between the two protective plates. The fixing mechanism includes two supports and a buckle. The two supports are respectively fixedly installed on one side of the two protective plates, and two support bolts are threaded through the supports in parallel. A rotating handle is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two support bolts, and a stop is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two protective plates.
[0011] Preferably, both the support frame and the stop frame are U-shaped, and both ends of the buckle are adapted to the support frame and the stop frame.
[0012] Preferably, the gap between the support frame and the stop frame is consistent with the sum of the lengths of the support bolts and the rotating handle, and the distances of the two support bolts from the connected edges of the protective plate are consistent.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1) When the rotating protective plate is located on the upper side of the solar panel and parallel to the solar panel, the solar panel is folded, thus protecting the solar panel. When the rotating protective plate is perpendicular to the solar panel, the protective plate provides support, allowing the solar panel to unfold. This means that the panel has a protective effect when folded and a supporting effect when unfolded.
[0015] 2) When the solar panel is unfolded, the solar panel is secured between two supports or two baffles by a control bracket. The connection between the two protective plates is more stable under the support of the bracket. At the same time, the support bolts are controlled to protrude from the protective plates, which can raise the solar panel. The extension length of the support bolts on the two protective plates can also be controlled. The height difference can be used to tilt the solar panel. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a solar panel with a folding bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural exploded view of the folding mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folding and storage of the components in the embodiments of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is an enlarged perspective view of the rotating base and connecting base in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural exploded view of the fixing mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Solar panel; 2. Folding mechanism; 201. Rotary seat; 202. Connecting seat; 203. Protective plate; 204. Support pad; 205. Limiting plate; 3. Fixing mechanism; 301. Support frame; 302. Buckle frame; 303. Support bolt; 304. Rotating handle; 305. Stop frame. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] Combination Figures 1-4 A solar panel with a folding bracket includes a solar panel 1 and a folding mechanism 2. The folding mechanism 2 includes four rotating seats 201, which are fixedly installed side by side on both sides of two solar panels 1. A connecting seat 202 is rotatably installed on the rotating seat 201. A protective plate 203 is fixedly installed between two connecting seats 202. Two support pads 204 are fixedly installed side by side on one side of the protective plate 203. A limit plate 205 is fixedly installed between two rotating seats 201.
[0025] The rotating base 201 and the connecting base 202 are fixedly connected to the solar panel 1 and the protective plate 203 by bolt groups. The width of the protective plate 203 is 1 / 2 the width of the solar panel 1, ensuring that the protective plate 203 can cover the solar panel 1 after being folded. The support pad 204 is adapted to the edge of the solar panel 1 to prevent the protective plate 203 from pressing on the solar panel 1 and causing damage to the solar panel 1. The connecting base 202 has an L-shaped cross-section, which allows the protective plate 203 to rotate on the solar panel 1. At the same time, it provides support after the protective plate 203 is unfolded. The connecting base 202 has two strip grooves, and the limiting plate 205 is adapted to the strip grooves to ensure that the protective plate 203 lifts the solar panel 1.
[0026] Example 2
[0027] See Figure 5 A fixing mechanism 3 is provided between the two protective plates 203. The fixing mechanism 3 includes two supports 301 and a buckle 302. The two supports 301 are respectively fixedly installed on one side of the two protective plates 203, and two support bolts 303 are threaded through the supports 301 in parallel. A handle 304 is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two support bolts 303. A baffle 305 is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two protective plates 203.
[0028] Both the support frame 301 and the baffle 305 are U-shaped, and both ends of the buckle 302 are adapted to the support frame 301 and the baffle 305. When the protective plate 203 is unfolded, the buckle 302 can be fastened to the two support frames 301 or the two baffles 305 to provide support. The gap between the support frame 301 and the baffle 305 is consistent with the sum of the lengths of the support bolt 303 and the handle 304, so that the support bolt 303 can be stored between the support frame 301 and the baffle 305, which facilitates the folding of the protective plate 203. The distance between the two support bolts 303 and the connecting edge of the protective plate 203 is consistent, making the support effect of the four support bolts 303 more stable.
[0029] In actual operation, by installing rotating bases 201 on both sides of the solar panel 1 and rotating connecting bases 202 on the rotating bases 201, the protective plate 203 is supported by the connecting bases 202 and rotates on the solar panel 1. When the rotating protective plate 203 is located on the upper side of the solar panel 1 and parallel to the solar panel 1, the solar module is folded, thus protecting the solar panel 1. When the rotating protective plate 203 is perpendicular to the solar panel 1, the protective plate 203 provides support, allowing the solar panel 1 to unfold.
[0030] When the solar panel 1 is unfolded, the buckle 302 is fastened between the two supports 301 or the two baffles 305 by controlling the buckle 302. Under the support of the buckle 302, the connection between the two protective plates 203 is more stable. At the same time, the support bolts 303 are controlled to protrude from the protective plates 203, which can raise the solar panel 1. At the same time, the extension length of the support bolts 303 on the two protective plates 203 can be controlled. The height difference can be used to tilt the solar panel 1.
[0031] 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 the 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 module with a folding support, comprising a solar panel (1), characterized in that: The solar panel (1) is provided with a folding mechanism (2); The folding mechanism (2) includes four rotating seats (201), which are fixedly installed side by side on both sides of the two solar panels (1). A connecting seat (202) is rotatably installed on the rotating seat (201). A protective plate (203) is fixedly installed between the two connecting seats (202). Two support pads (204) are fixedly installed side by side on one side of the protective plate (203). A limit plate (205) is fixedly installed between the two rotating seats (201).
2. A solar module with a folding bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating base (201) and connecting base (202) are fixedly connected to the solar panel (1) and the protective plate (203) by bolt groups. The width of the protective plate (203) is 1 / 2 of the width of the solar panel (1).
3. A solar module with a folding support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support pad (204) is adapted to the edge of the solar panel (1), and the cross-sectional shape of the connector (202) is L-shaped.
4. A solar module with a folding support according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting seat (202) has two strip-shaped grooves, and the limiting plate (205) is adapted to the strip-shaped grooves.
5. A solar module with a folding support according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing mechanism (3) is provided between the two protective plates (203). The fixing mechanism (3) includes two supports (301) and a buckle (302). The two supports (301) are respectively fixedly installed on one side of the two protective plates (203), and two support bolts (303) are threaded through the supports (301) in parallel. A handle (304) is fixedly installed at one end of each of the two support bolts (303). A stop (305) is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two protective plates (203).
6. A solar module with a folding support according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support frame (301) and the stop frame (305) are both U-shaped, and both ends of the buckle frame (302) are adapted to the support frame (301) and the stop frame (305).
7. A solar module with a folding support according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gap between the support frame (301) and the stop frame (305) is consistent with the sum of the lengths of the support bolt (303) and the handle (304), and the distances of the two support bolts (303) from the connected edge of the protective plate (203) are consistent.