A stowable solar panel for a container

Abstract

The application discloses a storable solar panel for a container and belongs to the technical field of solar panels. The storable solar panel for the container comprises photovoltaic panels; a storage structure, the storage structure comprising connecting rods rotationally connected with the two photovoltaic panels, the connecting rods being rotationally connected with linkage rods at the ends, the linkage rods being rotationally connected with support plates at the other ends, the photovoltaic panels being rotationally connected with the support plates; pull rods being fixedly connected on the photovoltaic panels at inner ends, the pull rods being rotationally connected with electric pushers at the other ends; inclined blocks being fixedly connected with the two photovoltaic panels at the inner ends in a central symmetrical structure, the inclined blocks being rotationally connected with support columns at inner ends. After the photovoltaic panels are completely unfolded, the electric sliding rails on the inner photovoltaic panels drive the positioning inserting rods to be inserted into the positioning grooves on the outer photovoltaic panels, so that the stability of the unfolded photovoltaic panels can be ensured, and the special structure of the electric sliding rails can support the outer photovoltaic panels to further ensure the stability of the unfolded photovoltaic panels.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of solar panel technology, and more particularly to a retractable solar panel for a container. Background Technology

[0002] Originally, shipping containers were a set of tools used to transport packaged or unpackaged goods, facilitating loading and unloading by mechanical equipment. However, with the development of shipping containers, some decommissioned containers have been converted into container houses, also known as container homes, container mobile homes, or container residences. These container houses are commonly used as dormitories for workers on construction sites, and some are also used as rental housing. They are sturdy, durable, and easy to assemble. Furthermore, with the development of the photovoltaic industry, solar panels are installed during the construction of container houses, which not only saves resources but also avoids the problem of electricity shortages in the field.

[0003] In the current technology of solar panel installation on shipping containers, most of them are simply fixed on the top of the container. As the weather changes, the existing technology is used continuously. This not only accelerates the aging of solar panels in rainy weather, but also fails to protect the solar panels in the event of hail.

[0004] In view of this, we propose a retractable container solar panel. Utility Model Content

[0005] Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This invention solves the problems mentioned in the background art by setting up a storage structure, namely, that the use of solar panels in rainy weather not only accelerates their aging, but also fails to protect them in hail.

[0007] Technical solution

[0008] A retractable solar panel for a shipping container, including a photovoltaic panel;

[0009] The storage structure comprises two storage structures respectively installed and fixed between two photovoltaic panels, and each storage structure includes a connecting rod rotatably connected to the two photovoltaic panels. A linkage rod is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod, and a support plate is rotatably connected to the other end of the linkage rod. The photovoltaic panels are rotatably connected to the support plate.

[0010] A pull rod is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel located at the inner end, and an electric push rod is rotatably connected to the other end of the pull rod. The electric push rod is installed and fixed on the container.

[0011] Two photovoltaic panels are connected and fixed with inclined blocks at their inner ends in a centrally symmetrical structure, and the inner ends of the inclined blocks are rotatably connected with support columns.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, in rainy weather or hail weather, when power generation efficiency is low, the electric push rod retracts, causing the pull rod and the photovoltaic panel on the pull rod to rotate upwards. At this time, the connecting rods on both ends of the photovoltaic panels are stably folded and stored under the pull of the linkage rod. During this process, two centrally symmetrically set tilting blocks can work with the support column to ensure that the photovoltaic panels do not rotate excessively. When it is necessary to unfold, the electric push rod pushes the pull rod to rotate and open the inner photovoltaic panel. Then, the outer photovoltaic panel is stably opened under the limit of the connecting rod pulled by the linkage rod. During the opening of the photovoltaic panel, the two centrally symmetrically set tilting blocks can work with the support column to stably support the photovoltaic panel and prevent the outer photovoltaic panel from losing its limit and rotating excessively. In this way, the photovoltaic panel can be stably folded and unfolded. In rainy or hail weather, it can be folded and stored, avoiding excessive damage to the photovoltaic panel or reducing the contact area between the photovoltaic panel and hail, thus protecting the service life of the photovoltaic panel.

[0013] Preferably, a protective frame is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel, and the protective frame is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel by bolts.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective frame can reinforce and protect the connection between the photovoltaic panel and the storage structure.

[0015] Preferably, the two protective frames are rotatably connected at both ends with reinforcing rods.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the reinforcement rod can increase the stability of the connection between the two photovoltaic panels.

[0017] Preferably, two of the protective frames are provided with positioning grooves, and positioning rods are inserted into the positioning grooves. One end of the positioning rod is fixed with an electric slide rail, and the other end of the two electric slide rails is connected and fixed to two other protective frames.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, after the photovoltaic panel is fully unfolded, the electric slide rail on the inner photovoltaic panel will drive the positioning rod to insert into the positioning groove on the outer photovoltaic panel. This ensures the stability of the photovoltaic panel after unfolding. In addition, the special structure of the electric slide rail can provide certain support for the outer photovoltaic panel, further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panel after unfolding.

[0019] Preferably, the support plate has an L-shaped structure, the lower end of the support plate is connected and fixed to the container by bolts, and the upper end of the support plate abuts against the top surface of the container. Beneficial effects

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, during rainy or hailous weather when power generation efficiency is low, an electric push rod retracts, causing the pull rod and the photovoltaic panel on the pull rod to rotate upwards. At this time, the connecting rods on both ends of the photovoltaic panels are stably folded and stored under the pull of the linkage rod. During this process, two centrally symmetrically arranged inclined blocks work with the support column to ensure that the photovoltaic panels do not rotate excessively. When it is necessary to unfold, the electric push rod pushes the pull rod to rotate and open the inner photovoltaic panel. Then, the outer photovoltaic panel is stably opened under the limit of the connecting rod pulled by the linkage rod. During the opening of the photovoltaic panel, the two centrally symmetrically arranged inclined blocks work with the support column to stably support the photovoltaic panel and prevent the outer photovoltaic panel from losing its limit and rotating excessively. In this way, the photovoltaic panel can be stably folded and unfolded. In rainy or hailous weather, it can be folded and stored to avoid excessive damage to the photovoltaic panel or reduce the contact area between the photovoltaic panel and hail, thus protecting the service life of the photovoltaic panel.

[0022] 2. In this invention, after the photovoltaic panel is fully unfolded, the electric slide rail on the inner photovoltaic panel will drive the positioning rod to insert into the positioning groove on the outer photovoltaic panel. This ensures the stability of the photovoltaic panel after unfolding. Furthermore, the special structure of the electric slide rail can provide some support to the outer photovoltaic panel, further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panel after unfolding. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a retractable container solar panel according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a retractable container solar panel protective frame structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an electric sliding rail structure for a retractable container solar panel, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Photovoltaic panel; 101. Protective frame; 2. Storage structure; 201. Connecting rod; 202. Linkage rod; 203. Support plate; 204. Pull rod; 205. Electric push rod; 206. Inclined block; 207. Support column; 3. Reinforcing rod; 4. Positioning groove; 5. Positioning insert rod; 6. Electric slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0029] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application discloses a retractable solar panel for a shipping container, including a photovoltaic panel 1;

[0031] Storage structure 2, two storage structures 2 are respectively installed and fixed between two photovoltaic panels 1, and the storage structure 2 includes a connecting rod 201 that is rotatably connected to the two photovoltaic panels 1, a linkage rod 202 that is rotatably connected to the end of the connecting rod 201, and a support plate 203 that is rotatably connected to the other end of the linkage rod 202, and the photovoltaic panel 1 is rotatably connected to the support plate 203.

[0032] A pull rod 204 is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel 1 located at the inner end. An electric push rod 205 is rotatably connected to the other end of the pull rod 204. The electric push rod 205 is installed and fixed on the container.

[0033] Two photovoltaic panels 1 are connected and fixed with tilting blocks 206 at their inner ends in a centrally symmetrical structure. The inner ends of the tilting blocks 206 are rotatably connected with support columns 207.

[0034] In rainy or hailous weather, when power generation efficiency is low, the electric push rod 205 retracts, causing the pull rod 204 and the photovoltaic panel 1 on the pull rod 204 to rotate upwards. At this time, the connecting rods 201 on both ends of the photovoltaic panel 1 are stably folded and stored under the pull of the linkage rod 202. During this process, the two centrally symmetrically arranged tilting blocks 206 can work with the support column 207 to ensure that the photovoltaic panel 1 does not rotate excessively. When it is necessary to unfold, the electric push rod 205 pushes the pull rod 204 to rotate and open the inner photovoltaic panel 1. Then, the outer photovoltaic panel 1 is stably opened under the limit of the connecting rod 201 pulled by the linkage rod 202. During the opening of the photovoltaic panel 1, the two centrally symmetrically arranged tilting blocks 206 can work with the support column 207 to stably support the photovoltaic panel 1, preventing the outer photovoltaic panel 1 from losing its limit and rotating excessively. In this way, the photovoltaic panel 1 can be stably folded and unfolded. In rainy or hailous weather, it can be folded and stored to avoid excessive wear and tear on the photovoltaic panel 1 or reduce the contact area between the photovoltaic panel 1 and hail, thus protecting the service life of the photovoltaic panel 1.

[0035] A protective frame 101 is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel 1, and the protective frame 101 is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel 1 by bolts.

[0036] The protective frame 101 can reinforce and protect the connection between the photovoltaic panel 1 and the storage structure 2.

[0037] The two protective frames 101 are rotatably connected to the two ends with reinforcing rods 3.

[0038] The reinforcing rod 3 can increase the stability of the connection between the two photovoltaic panels 1.

[0039] Two of the protective frames 101 are provided with positioning grooves 4, and positioning rods 5 are inserted into the positioning grooves 4. One end of the positioning rods 5 is fixed with an electric slide rail 6, and the other end of the two electric slide rails 6 is connected and fixed to the other two protective frames 101.

[0040] After the photovoltaic panel 1 is fully unfolded, the electric slide rail 6 on the inner photovoltaic panel 1 will drive the positioning rod 5 to insert into the positioning slot 4 on the outer photovoltaic panel 1. This ensures the stability of the photovoltaic panel 1 after unfolding. In addition, the special structure of the electric slide rail 6 can provide some support to the outer photovoltaic panel 1, further ensuring the stability of the photovoltaic panel 1 after unfolding.

[0041] The support plate 203 has an L-shaped structure. The lower end of the support plate 203 is connected and fixed to the container by bolts, and the upper end of the support plate 203 abuts against the top surface of the container.

[0042] The implementation principle of a retractable container solar panel according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: In rainy weather or hail, when power generation efficiency is low, the electric slide rail on the inner photovoltaic panel 1 drives the positioning rod 5 to slide out of the positioning groove 4 on the outer photovoltaic panel 1. Then, the electric push rod 205 retracts, causing the pull rod 204 and the photovoltaic panel 1 on the pull rod 204 to rotate upward. At this time, the connecting rod 201 on both ends of the photovoltaic panel 1 is stably folded and stored under the pull of the linkage rod 202. During this process, the two centrally symmetrically arranged tilting blocks 206 can cooperate with the support column 207 to ensure that the photovoltaic panels 1 do not rotate excessively. When it is necessary to unfold, the electric push rod 205 pushes the pull rod 204 to move the inner photovoltaic panel 1. The outer photovoltaic panel 1 is opened by rotating, and then stably opened under the limit of the connecting rod 201 pulled by the linkage rod 202. During the opening process of photovoltaic panel 1, two centrally symmetrically arranged tilting blocks 206 can cooperate with the support column 207 to stably support photovoltaic panel 1, preventing the outer photovoltaic panel 1 from losing its limit and rotating excessively. In this way, the photovoltaic panel 1 can be stably folded and unfolded. After the photovoltaic panel 1 is fully unfolded, the electric slide rail 6 on the inner photovoltaic panel 1 will drive the positioning rod 5 to insert into the positioning groove 4 on the outer photovoltaic panel 1. This ensures the stability of photovoltaic panel 1 after unfolding. Moreover, the special structure of the electric slide rail 6 can provide a certain degree of support for the outer photovoltaic panel 1, further ensuring the stability of photovoltaic panel 1 after unfolding. In rainy or hail weather, it can be folded and stored to avoid excessive damage to photovoltaic panel 1 or reduce the contact area between photovoltaic panel 1 and hail, thus protecting the service life of photovoltaic panel 1.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A retractable solar panel for use in shipping containers, characterized in that: include Photovoltaic panel (1); Storage structure (2), two storage structures (2) are respectively installed and fixed between two photovoltaic panels (1), and the storage structure (2) includes a connecting rod (201) rotatably connected to the two photovoltaic panels (1), a linkage rod (202) is rotatably connected to the end of the connecting rod (201), and a support plate (203) is rotatably connected to the other end of the linkage rod (202), and the photovoltaic panel (1) is rotatably connected to the support plate (203); A pull rod (204) is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel (1) located at the inner end. An electric push rod (205) is rotatably connected to the other end of the pull rod (204). The electric push rod (205) is fixedly installed on the container. The pull rod (204) is installed at an angle on the photovoltaic panel (1). Two photovoltaic panels (1) are connected and fixed with inclined blocks (206) in a centrally symmetrical structure at their inner ends, and the inner ends of the inclined blocks (206) are rotatably connected with support columns (207).

2. The retractable container solar panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective frame (101) is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel (1), and the protective frame (101) is fixedly connected to the photovoltaic panel (1) by bolts.

3. The retractable container solar panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two protective frames (101) are rotatably connected at both ends with reinforcing rods (3).

4. The retractable container solar panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two of the protective frames (101) are provided with positioning grooves (4), and positioning rods (5) are inserted into the positioning grooves (4). One end of the positioning rods (5) is fixed with an electric slide rail (6), and the other end of the two electric slide rails (6) is connected and fixed to the other two protective frames (101).

5. The retractable container solar panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (203) has an L-shaped structure. The lower end of the support plate (203) is connected and fixed to the container by bolts, and the upper end of the support plate (203) abuts against the top surface of the container.

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