An easy-to-maintain solar photovoltaic panel

By designing clamping and fixing components, the problem of drilling holes in photovoltaic panel installation and maintenance has been solved, enabling rapid installation and efficient disassembly, improving maintenance efficiency and extending equipment life.

CN224583106UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31HENAN ZHENHUA NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENAN ZHENHUA NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

In the current installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic panels, it is difficult to drill holes in the brackets, which makes it inconvenient to install steel screws. Disassembling the screws is time-consuming and it is difficult to find the initial hole position, thus reducing maintenance efficiency.

Method used

The system employs clamping and fixing components, including clamping parts, fasteners, and sliding parts. By sliding the sliding parts within the guide rail and tightening with bolts, the photovoltaic panels can be quickly installed and removed, eliminating the need for drilling.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and efficient disassembly and installation of photovoltaic panels, improves maintenance efficiency, reduces damage to the structure, extends equipment life, adapts to the installation needs of photovoltaic panels of different specifications, and reduces operation and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a solar photovoltaic panel that is easy to maintain. It includes a photovoltaic panel body and a clamping assembly / fixing assembly on the photovoltaic panel body. The clamping assembly is slidably mounted on the fixing assembly. The clamping assembly includes a clamping part, a fastener, and a sliding part. The clamping part can clamp the upper surface of the photovoltaic panel body. The fastener is used to mount the clamping part on the sliding part. The sliding part can slide within the fixing assembly. This utility model can achieve efficient and secure clamping and fixing of the solar photovoltaic panel through the clamping assembly. Furthermore, it can be used in conjunction with the fixing assembly to facilitate quick and easy adjustment of the installation position of the solar photovoltaic panel. This greatly improves the portability and efficiency of rapid installation and subsequent disassembly and maintenance of the solar photovoltaic panel, eliminating the need for drilling holes in the fixing assembly or bracket, making it more portable and convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar photovoltaic panel equipment technology, and specifically to a solar photovoltaic panel that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are a highly efficient energy technology that converts solar energy into electricity. Compared to traditional power generation methods such as coal and gas combustion, solar PV panels do not produce any pollutants, avoiding environmental damage and air pollution, and are beneficial to human health and the improvement of the ecological environment. With technological advancements and the realization of economies of scale, the cost of solar PV panels continues to decline, making investing in solar PV systems an economically viable option. By installing solar PV panels, businesses and households can reduce electricity bills, lower operating costs, and improve economic efficiency.

[0003] When using solar photovoltaic panels, they are usually fixed to the bracket with stainless steel screws. However, it is often difficult to drill holes in the bracket, making it inconvenient to install the steel screws. When you want to remove them for maintenance and inspection, it is very inconvenient to remove the screws. In addition, a lot of time is wasted in the process of finding and confirming the initial hole positions after maintenance and installation, which greatly reduces maintenance efficiency and makes the operation cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a solar photovoltaic panel that is easy to maintain. By designing a solar photovoltaic panel that is easy to maintain, it is possible to quickly and efficiently disassemble and install it, which facilitates its repair and maintenance. This solves the problems of traditional brackets, which are difficult to drill holes in, making it inconvenient to install steel screws. When you want to remove it for maintenance and inspection, it is very inconvenient to remove the screws. In addition, during the maintenance and installation process, a lot of time is wasted in finding and confirming the initial hole positions, which greatly reduces maintenance efficiency and makes the operation cumbersome.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a maintenance-friendly solar photovoltaic panel, comprising a photovoltaic panel body, a clamping component and a fixing component on the photovoltaic panel body, the clamping component being slidably mounted on the fixing component, and the clamping component including a clamping part, a fastener, and a sliding part. The clamping part can clamp the upper surface of the photovoltaic panel body, the fastener is used to mount the clamping part on the sliding part, and the sliding part can slide within the fixing component. This utility model can achieve efficient and secure clamping and fixing of the solar photovoltaic panel through the clamping component, and can also be used in conjunction with the fixing component to facilitate quick and easy adjustment of the installation position of the solar photovoltaic panel, greatly improving the portability and efficiency of rapid installation and subsequent disassembly and maintenance of the solar photovoltaic panel, eliminating the need for drilling holes in the fixing component or bracket, making it more portable and convenient.

[0006] The clamping part includes a U-shaped base plate, and ear plates extend outward from both ends of the opening of the U-shaped base plate. The ear plates can clamp the upper edges of two adjacent photovoltaic panels on the fixing assembly. The fastener passes through the horizontal part of the U-shaped base plate. This utility model can realize the simultaneous clamping and fixing of two adjacent photovoltaic panels through the ear plates on the fastener, which greatly improves the efficiency of installation and maintenance.

[0007] The clamping part includes a Z-shaped substrate. The upper horizontal part of the Z-shaped substrate can clamp the edge of the outermost photovoltaic panel on the fixing component. The fastener passes through the lower horizontal part of the Z-shaped substrate. This utility model can realize convenient and quick clamping and fixing of the upper part of the outermost photovoltaic panel through the Z-shaped plate, and also facilitates efficient disassembly and assembly of the fastener, making the operation more convenient.

[0008] The fixing component includes a guide rail, and the sliding part is slidably disposed within the guide rail. This utility model enables the sliding part to slide along the guide rail under the pushing action of external force through the guiding and limiting function of the guide rail. In this way, the installation position of the solar photovoltaic panel can be conveniently and quickly adjusted and fixed by adjusting the position of the sliding part, making the operation more convenient.

[0009] The fastener is a bolt, and the sliding part is a slider. The slider has a threaded hole that matches the bolt. This utility model can fix the solar photovoltaic panel by passing the bolt through the clamping part and screwing it into the threaded hole on the slider. The clamping part and the guide rail can then be used to fix the solar photovoltaic panel, making the operation more convenient.

[0010] The guide rail is divided into two sliding grooves by a partition. This utility model can not only strengthen the overall strength of the guide rail through the function of the partition, but also facilitate the quick installation and fixing of the sliders in both directions, making the operation more convenient.

[0011] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0012] 1. Hole-free installation, protecting structural integrity: This utility model can be fixed by sliding cooperation between the slider and the guide rail and bolt tightening, without drilling holes in the guide rail or photovoltaic panel, avoiding the damage to the structure caused by traditional drilling, reducing the risk of rust, and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0013] 2. Quick adjustment and strong adaptability: This utility model can slide freely along the guide rail groove through the slider, and can flexibly adjust the fixed position according to the size and spacing of the photovoltaic panel, adapting to the installation needs of photovoltaic panels of different specifications, and improving the installation efficiency by more than 30%.

[0014] 3. Partitioned clamping for secure fixing: This utility model can simultaneously clamp two adjacent photovoltaic panels through ear plates using a U-shaped base plate, and adapt the Z-shaped base plate to the edge of the outermost photovoltaic panel. The two clamping structures are highly targeted, and together with the tightening force of stainless steel bolts, it ensures that the photovoltaic panels do not loosen under the action of external forces such as wind and rain, and the fixing stability is significantly improved.

[0015] 4. Easy to assemble and disassemble, and efficient to maintain: This utility model can be connected by bolts. The position can be adjusted or the photovoltaic panel can be removed by loosening the bolts. No special tools are required, which reduces the maintenance time by more than 50% and reduces the later operation and maintenance costs.

[0016] Durable materials suitable for outdoor environments: The guide rail and clamping part are made of 6061 aluminum alloy, which is corrosion resistant and has high strength; the bolts are made of stainless steel, which has excellent rust prevention performance; the slider is made of nylon, which is wear resistant and slides smoothly. The overall structure is suitable for complex outdoor environments and has a long service life. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the easily maintained solar photovoltaic panel of this utility model after installation.

[0018] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, photovoltaic panel body; 200, clamping assembly; 210, clamping part; 211, U-shaped substrate; 212, ear plate; 213, Z-shaped substrate; 220, fastener; 230, sliding part; 300, fixing assembly; 310, guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the appendices of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-3 The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1-3As shown: This embodiment provides a solar photovoltaic panel that is easy to maintain, including a photovoltaic panel body 100, a clamping component 200 and a fixing component 300 provided on the photovoltaic panel body 100. The clamping component 200 is slidably disposed on the fixing component 300. The clamping component 200 includes a clamping part 210, a fastener 220 and a sliding part 230. The clamping part 210 is made of 6061 aluminum alloy, which is corrosion-resistant and has high strength. The clamping part 210 can clamp the upper surface of the photovoltaic panel body 100. The fastener 220 is used to install the clamping part 210 on the sliding part 230. The sliding part 230 can slide within the fixing component 300. This utility model can achieve efficient and firm clamping and fixing of the solar photovoltaic panel through the clamping component 200, and can be used with the fixing component 300 to make the installation position of the solar photovoltaic panel convenient and quick to adjust. It greatly improves the portability and efficiency of the rapid installation and subsequent disassembly and maintenance of the solar photovoltaic panel, without the need to drill holes in the fixing component 300 or the bracket, making it more portable and convenient.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the clamping part 210 includes a U-shaped substrate 211, which is stamped from 6061 aluminum alloy. The two ends of the opening of the U-shaped substrate 211 extend outward with ear plates 212. The ear plates 212 can clamp the upper edges of two adjacent photovoltaic panel bodies 100 on the fixing assembly 300. The fastener 220 passes through the horizontal part of the U-shaped substrate 211. The horizontal part of the U-shaped substrate has through holes for fastener 220 to pass through. This utility model can realize the simultaneous clamping and fixing of two adjacent photovoltaic panel bodies 100 through the ear plates 212 on the fastener 220, which greatly improves the efficiency of installation and maintenance.

[0024] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the clamping part 210 includes a Z-shaped substrate 213, which is stamped from 6061 aluminum alloy. The upper horizontal part of the Z-shaped substrate 213 can clamp the edge of the outermost photovoltaic panel on the fixing component 300. The fastener 220 passes through the lower horizontal part of the Z-shaped substrate 213. This utility model can realize convenient and quick clamping and fixing of the upper part of the outermost photovoltaic panel through the Z-shaped plate, and also facilitates efficient disassembly and assembly of the fastener 220, making the operation more convenient.

[0025] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the fixing component 300 includes a guide rail 310, and a sliding part 230 is slidably disposed within the guide rail 310. The guide rail 310 is made of 6061 aluminum alloy, which is corrosion-resistant and has high strength. This utility model enables the sliding part 230 to slide along the guide rail 310 under the pushing action of external force by guiding and limiting the sliding part 230 through the guide rail 310. This allows for convenient and quick adjustment and fixing of the installation position of the solar photovoltaic panel by adjusting the position of the sliding part 230, making the operation more convenient.

[0026] Fastener 220 is a bolt made of stainless steel, which has excellent rust resistance. Sliding part 230 is a slider made of nylon, which is wear-resistant and slides smoothly. The overall structure is adapted to complex outdoor environments and has a long service life. The slider has threaded holes that match the bolt. This utility model can achieve the fixing of solar photovoltaic panels by passing the bolt through the clamping part 210 and screwing it into the threaded hole on the slider, so that the clamping part 210 can work with the guide rail 310 to fix the solar photovoltaic panel, making the operation more convenient.

[0027] The guide rail 310 is divided into two sliding grooves by a partition. The guide rail 310 is made of 6061 aluminum alloy, which has high strength and corrosion resistance. The partition, also made of 6061 aluminum alloy, is integrally formed with the guide rail 310, enhancing the overall structural strength of the guide rail 310 and providing separation and limiting of the internal components of the sliding grooves. This invention, through the action of the partition, not only strengthens the overall strength of the guide rail 310 but also facilitates the quick installation and fixing of the sliders in both directions, making operation more convenient.

[0028] Working principle and usage of this utility model:

[0029] Working principle:

[0030] This invention achieves the installation, fixing, and position adjustment of photovoltaic panels through the synergistic action of the fixing component 300 and the clamping component 200.

[0031] Fixed foundation: The guide rail 310 is fixed to the mounting bracket by embedded parts or bottom connectors, serving as the basic carrier for photovoltaic panel installation. The partition divides the guide rail 310 into two grooves, which can respectively correspond to the installation requirements of the two sides of the photovoltaic panel.

[0032] Position adjustment: The slider slides freely in the groove. According to the size of the photovoltaic panel and the installation spacing, the slider is adjusted to a suitable position. Initial positioning can be achieved without drilling holes in the guide rail 310.

[0033] Tightening and fixing: For two adjacent photovoltaic panels, the opening of the U-shaped substrate faces the edge of the photovoltaic panel, and the ear plate 212 is placed on the upper edge of the two photovoltaic panels. Stainless steel bolts are passed through the through holes of the horizontal part of the U-shaped substrate and screwed into the threaded holes of the slider. After the bolts are tightened, the ear plate 212 generates a downward clamping force on the edge of the two photovoltaic panels, realizing the synchronous fixing of adjacent photovoltaic panels. For the outermost photovoltaic panel, a Z-shaped substrate is used, with its upper horizontal part placed on the outer edge of the photovoltaic panel and its lower horizontal part connected to the slider by bolts. After tightening the bolts, the upper horizontal part presses against the edge of the photovoltaic panel to complete the fixing.

[0034] Advantages of no holes: The entire fixing process is achieved through the sliding cooperation between the slider and the guide rail 310 and the clamping force of the bolts, eliminating the need to drill holes in the guide rail 310 or the photovoltaic panel, thus avoiding the damage to the structure caused by traditional drilling methods.

[0035] How to use:

[0036] Installation steps

[0037] Fixed rail 310: According to the design dimensions of the photovoltaic array, the rail 310 is fixed to the mounting bracket through the bottom connector to ensure that the rail 310 is horizontal and the spacing meets the photovoltaic panel installation requirements.

[0038] Assemble the sliders: Slide the sliders from the end of the guide rail 310 into the grooves. According to the number and spacing of the photovoltaic panels, place the corresponding number of sliders in each groove (at least 2 sliders for each edge of the photovoltaic panel).

[0039] Placing the photovoltaic panel: Place the photovoltaic panel body 100 above the guide rail 310, aligning the edge of the photovoltaic panel with the groove position of the guide rail 310, and leaving an appropriate gap between the edges of adjacent photovoltaic panels.

[0040] Install clamping part 210:

[0041] For the overlapping edges of adjacent photovoltaic panels, a U-shaped substrate is selected, and its ear plates 212 are respectively placed on the upper edges of the two photovoltaic panels to ensure that the through holes of the horizontal part of the U-shaped substrate are aligned with the threaded holes of the slider.

[0042] For the outermost edge of the photovoltaic panel, a Z-shaped substrate is selected, with its upper horizontal part placed on the outer edge of the photovoltaic panel and the lower horizontal part's through hole aligned with the slider's threaded hole.

[0043] Tightening and fixing: Insert the stainless steel bolt through the through hole of the clamping part 210, and use a wrench to tighten it into the threaded hole of the slider until the clamping part 210 is tightly attached to the edge of the photovoltaic panel, ensuring that the photovoltaic panel is not loose (be careful to control the tightening force to avoid damaging the photovoltaic panel).

[0044] Position adjustment method

[0045] If the position or spacing of the photovoltaic panels needs to be adjusted, use a wrench to loosen the bolts of the corresponding clamping part 210, so that the clamping part 210 is separated from the edge of the photovoltaic panel, push the slider along the slide groove to the target position, and tighten the bolts again to complete the adjustment. There is no need to disassemble the guide rail 310 or the photovoltaic panel.

[0046] Maintenance and disassembly

[0047] Routine maintenance: Regularly check whether the bolts are loose, and tighten them in time if they are loose; clean the dust and debris in the slide groove to ensure that the slider slides smoothly.

[0048] Disassembly and replacement: When the photovoltaic panel needs maintenance or replacement, loosen the bolts at the corresponding positions, remove the clamping part 210, and lift the photovoltaic panel off the guide rail 310 to complete the disassembly; after replacing the photovoltaic panel, fix it again according to the installation steps.

[0049] This invention designs an easy-to-maintain solar photovoltaic panel, enabling rapid and efficient disassembly and installation, facilitating repair and maintenance. It solves the problems of traditional brackets, which are difficult to drill holes in, making steel screw installation inconvenient. When removing the panel for maintenance and inspection, disassembling the screws is extremely inconvenient, and a significant amount of time is wasted searching for and confirming the initial hole positions during the maintenance and installation process, greatly reducing maintenance efficiency and causing cumbersome operations.

[0050] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A solar photovoltaic panel for ease of maintenance comprising a photovoltaic panel body (100) characterized in that: A clamping assembly (200) and a fixing assembly (300) are provided on the photovoltaic panel body (100). The clamping assembly (200) is slidably disposed on the fixing assembly (300). The clamping assembly (200) includes a clamping part (210), a fastener (220) and a sliding part (230). The clamping part (210) can clamp the upper surface of the photovoltaic panel body (100). The fastener (220) is used to install the clamping part (210) on the sliding part (230). The sliding part (230) can slide within the fixing assembly (300).

2. The solar photovoltaic panel that facilitates maintenance of claim 1, wherein: The clamping part (210) includes a U-shaped substrate (211), and ear plates (212) extend outward from both ends of the opening of the U-shaped substrate (211). The ear plates (212) can clamp the upper edges of two adjacent photovoltaic panel bodies (100) on the fixing assembly (300). The fastener (220) penetrates the horizontal part of the U-shaped substrate (211).

3. The solar photovoltaic panel that facilitates maintenance of claim 1, wherein: The clamping part (210) includes a Z-shaped substrate (213), the upper horizontal part of which can clamp the edge of the outermost photovoltaic panel on the fixing assembly (300), and the fastener (220) penetrates the lower horizontal part of the Z-shaped substrate (213).

4. The solar photovoltaic panel that facilitates maintenance of claim 1, wherein: The fixing component (300) includes a guide rail (310), and the sliding part (230) is slidably disposed within the guide rail (310).

5. The solar photovoltaic panel that facilitates maintenance of claim 2, wherein: The fastener (220) is a bolt, and the sliding part (230) is a slider with a threaded hole adapted to the bolt.

6. The solar photovoltaic panel that facilitates maintenance of claim 4, wherein: The guide rail (310) is divided into two grooves by a partition.