A solar-powered roof for a golf cart

Abstract

This utility model relates to a solar roof for a ball vehicle, comprising a solar panel, a bracket, and two fixing components. The bracket has a mounting groove in which the solar panel is placed, restricting its lateral movement. Each of the four corners of the bracket has a connector; one fixing component is detachably connected to a connector at the front end of the bracket, and the other is detachably connected to a connector at the rear end of the bracket. These two fixing components cooperate to restrict the solar panel's forward and backward movement, and the fixing components cooperate with the bottom of the mounting groove to restrict the solar panel's vertical movement. A first buffer is provided between the solar panel and the wall of the mounting groove, a second buffer is provided between the solar panel and the bottom of the mounting groove, and a third buffer is provided between the solar panel and the fixing components. The solar panel of this utility model can be safely and reliably connected to the bracket, and the connection is convenient, with minimal noise or abnormal sounds.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar energy equipment technology, specifically to a solar roof for a ball car. Background Technology

[0002] Given the environment in which golf carts are used, an increasing number of carts are now equipped with solar roofs to provide energy for the vehicles. Currently, the solar panels on existing golf cart solar roofs are typically secured directly to the roof frame with screws. This method has several drawbacks: the screws require multiple tightening points, making the process cumbersome, and they are prone to loosening over time, posing a safety hazard. Furthermore, because screws are rigidly connected to the frame, they are extremely susceptible to vibrations when the cart is used in terrain with significant undulations, leading to stress concentration at the tightening points and potentially causing deformation of the solar panel frame or even breakage of the solar panel itself. Additionally, screw-based securing can also generate noise. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a solar roof for a ball car, whose solar panels can be reliably and safely connected to the bracket, and the connection is convenient and does not easily generate noise or abnormal sounds.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model discloses a solar roof for a ball car, which includes a solar panel, a bracket, and two fixing components. The bracket is provided with a mounting groove, in which the solar panel is placed, and the mounting groove restricts the left and right movement of the solar panel. Each of the four corners of the bracket is provided with a connecting component, one of which is detachably connected to the connecting component located at the front end of the bracket, and the other is detachably connected to the connecting component located at the rear end of the bracket. The two fixing components cooperate to restrict the front and back movement of the solar panel, and the fixing components cooperate with the bottom of the mounting groove to restrict the up and down movement of the solar panel. A first buffer is provided between the solar panel and the wall of the mounting groove, a second buffer is provided between the solar panel and the bottom of the mounting groove, and a third buffer is provided between the solar panel and the fixing component.

[0005] After the above setup, the solar panel is reliably fixed in three directions by using the bracket and fasteners to limit its movement. Furthermore, the solar panel does not need to be directly connected to screws (bolts), avoiding damage caused by directly tightening screws. Additionally, the fasteners are connected to the bracket via connectors, reducing connection points and making the process convenient and quick. Moreover, by incorporating first, second, and third buffer components, collisions between the solar panel and the bracket and fasteners are buffered, while also preventing noise and abnormal sounds.

[0006] The fixing component is equipped with a retaining edge, which cooperates with the bottom of the mounting groove to restrict the vertical movement of the solar panel. The retaining edge ensures the contact area between the fixing component and the solar panel, thereby safely and reliably limiting the position of the solar panel.

[0007] The connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part that are perpendicular to each other. The first connecting part connects to the bracket, and the second connecting part is located on the side of the first connecting part away from the solar panel. The second connecting part has an internal threaded hole, and the fastener is connected to the internal threaded hole on the second connecting part by a screw. This connector structure is simple, the connector will not contact or conflict with the solar panel, and the fastener is easy to assemble.

[0008] Of the first, second, and third buffer components, at least the first and second buffer components are hollow structures. This hollow structure allows for better cushioning.

[0009] The third buffer has a slot that engages with the edge of the solar panel. This design prevents the third buffer from falling off and also provides good protection for the edges of the solar panel in the front-to-back direction.

[0010] The bracket is provided with a first limiting groove for restricting the movement of the first buffer member and a second limiting groove for restricting the movement of the second buffer member; the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are parallel to each other and close to each other. This arrangement can prevent the first and second buffer members from shifting, ensuring their reliable function. The second limiting groove is located close to the first limiting groove, which facilitates the processing of the bracket.

[0011] It also includes two edge sealing components, one of which is detachably connected to the left side of the bracket, and the other is detachably connected to the right side of the bracket; the end of each edge sealing component abuts against a nearby fixing component, and the edge sealing component and fixing component cooperate to cover the connecting component; the edge sealing component is provided with a covering edge for covering the bracket. This arrangement can improve the overall aesthetics of the solar canopy.

[0012] The bracket has a first slot facing upwards at the upper edge and a second slot facing downwards at the lower edge. The edge sealing component has a first locking strip that engages with the first slot and a second locking strip that engages with the second slot. This configuration makes the connection of the edge sealing component convenient and reliable.

[0013] The bottom surface of the bracket is also connected to a shielding component. The shielding component helps to conceal the steel structure and wiring of the solar canopy.

[0014] By adopting the above solution, the solar panel can be reliably fixed in three directions through the cooperation of the bracket and fasteners. Furthermore, the solar panel does not need to be directly connected to screws (bolts), avoiding damage caused by directly tightening screws. In addition, the fasteners are connected to the bracket via connectors, resulting in fewer connection points and making the process convenient and quick. Moreover, by incorporating first, second, and third buffer components, collisions between the solar panel and the bracket and fasteners can be effectively buffered, ensuring the safety of the solar panel even in bumpy operating environments, while also preventing noise and abnormal sounds. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is another partial sectional view of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the fastener and the bracket; Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fastener; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connector; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the edge banding and the bracket; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the end face of the edge banding component; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the end faces of the first and second buffer components; Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the end face of the third buffer component.

[0016] Explanation of key figure labels: 10 solar panels; Bracket 20, mounting slot 21, first limiting slot 22, second limiting slot 23, first locking slot 24, second locking slot 25; Fastener 30, retaining edge 31; Edge banding 40, first retaining strip 41, second retaining strip 42, covering edge 43; Connector 50, first connecting part 51, second connecting part 52, internal threaded hole 53; First buffer 61, second buffer 62, third buffer 63, slot 64. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] like Figure 1-12 As shown, this utility model discloses a solar roof for a ball car, wherein the solar panel 10 can be reliably connected to the bracket 20, and the connection is convenient and does not easily generate noise or abnormal sounds.

[0019] Specifically, the solar canopy includes a solar panel 10, a bracket 20, two fixing components 30, and two edge sealing components 40. The bracket 20 is used to connect the car body of the ball vehicle. A mounting groove 21 is provided on the bracket 20, and the solar panel 10 is placed in the mounting groove 21. A connector 50 is provided at each of the four corners of the bracket 20. This connector 50 can be directly integrally formed or welded to the bracket 20, or it can be fastened to the bracket 20 by riveting or bolting. One fixing component 30 is detachably connected to the connector 50 located at the front end of the bracket 20, and the other fixing component 30 is detachably connected to the connector 50 located at the rear end of the bracket 20. It is preferable that the fixing component 30 and the connector 50 are connected by screws. The two fixing parts 30 cooperate to restrict the solar panel 10 from moving back and forth. The baffle 31 on the fixing part 30 cooperates with the bottom of the mounting groove 21 to restrict the solar panel 10 from moving up and down. The groove wall of the mounting groove 21 restricts the solar panel 10 from moving left and right. By limiting the solar panel 10 in the three directions of up and down, left and right, and front and back, the solar panel 10 is fixed on the bracket 20.

[0020] The connector 50 in this case adopts the following structure: the connector 50 includes an integrally formed first connecting part 51 and a second connecting part 52 that are perpendicular to each other. Both the first connecting part 51 and the second connecting part 52 are plate-shaped. The first connecting part 51 connects to the bracket 20, and the plate surface of the first connecting part 51 is placed vertically. The second connecting part 52 is located on the side of the first connecting part 51 away from the solar panel 10 to avoid interference with the solar panel 10. The second connecting part 52 is provided with two internal threaded holes 53, which can be obtained by welding a fixing nut to the second connecting part 52. The fixing member 30 is connected to the internal threaded holes 53 on the second connecting part 52 by screws to achieve locking. The connector 50 with the above-mentioned configuration has a simple structure, does not come into contact with or conflict with the solar panel 10, and facilitates the assembly of the fixing member 30.

[0021] A first buffer 61 is provided between the solar panel 10 and the wall of the mounting groove 21, a second buffer 62 is provided between the solar panel 10 and the bottom of the mounting groove 21, and a third buffer 63 is provided between the solar panel 10 and the fixing member 30. The above buffers can buffer and offset stress, and can also prevent the solar panel 10 from rigidly colliding with the bracket 20 and the fixing member 30, thus avoiding the generation of noise and abnormal sounds.

[0022] The bracket 20 is provided with a first limiting groove 22 for limiting the movement of the first buffer 61 and a second limiting groove 23 for limiting the movement of the second buffer 62. The first limiting groove 22 and the second limiting groove 23 are parallel to each other and close to each other. The first buffer 61 is placed in the first limiting groove 22 and the second buffer 62 is placed in the second limiting groove 23, thereby preventing the first buffer 61 and the second buffer 62 from shifting and ensuring that they function reliably. The second limiting groove 23 is set close to the first limiting groove 22, which also facilitates the processing of the bracket 20.

[0023] Of the first buffer 61, the second buffer 62, and the third buffer 63, at least the first buffer 61 and the second buffer 62 are hollow structures to better provide cushioning. In this case, the third buffer 63 is not a hollow structure to ensure that the fixing member 30 reliably limits the solar panel 10. In this case, the third buffer 63 has a slot 64 that engages with the edge of the solar panel 10 to prevent the third buffer 63 from detaching, and the edges of the solar panel 10 in the front-rear direction are also well protected. The first buffer 61, the second buffer 62, and the third buffer 63 can be made of soft rubber strips.

[0024] One edge sealing piece 40 is detachably connected to the left side of the bracket 20, and the other edge sealing piece 40 is detachably connected to the right side of the bracket 20. The end of the edge sealing piece 40 abuts against the nearby fixing piece 30, making the outer edge of the solar roof neater and more aesthetically pleasing. The edge sealing piece 40 and the fixing piece 30 cooperate to cover the connecting piece 50, and the edge sealing piece 40 is also provided with a covering edge 43 that covers the bracket 20 in the left and right directions to improve the overall aesthetics of the solar roof.

[0025] The edge banding 40 and the bracket 20 are connected in the following way: a first slot 24 with the groove facing upward is provided at the upper edge of the bracket 20, and a second slot 25 with the groove facing downward is provided at the lower edge of the bracket 20. The edge banding 40 is provided with a first locking strip 41 that is inserted into the first slot 24 and a second locking strip 42 that is inserted into the second slot 25. The edge banding 40 can be assembled by inserting the first locking strip 41 into the first slot 24 and the second locking strip 42 into the second slot 25, which is convenient and reliable.

[0026] In addition, a shielding element can be installed on the bottom surface of the bracket 20 to hide the steel structure and wiring harness of the solar roof. The shielding element can be a canopy.

[0027] The key to this invention lies in the fact that the solar panel 10 is reliably fixed by limiting its position in three directions through the cooperation of the bracket 20 and the fixing member 30. Furthermore, the solar panel 10 does not need to be directly connected to screws (bolts), avoiding damage caused by directly tightening screws. In addition, the fixing member 30 is connected to the bracket 20 via the connector 50, resulting in fewer connection points and greater convenience. Moreover, by setting the first buffer 61, the second buffer 62, and the third buffer 63, collisions between the solar panel 10 and the bracket 20 and the fixing member 30 can be effectively buffered, ensuring the safety of the solar panel 10 even in bumpy operating environments, while also preventing noise and abnormal sounds.

[0028] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A solar-powered roof for a polo car, characterized in that: The device includes a solar panel, a bracket, and two fixing components. The bracket has a mounting groove in which the solar panel is placed, and the mounting groove restricts the left and right movement of the solar panel. Each of the four corners of the bracket has a connector. One of the fixing components is detachably connected to the connector located at the front end of the bracket, and the other fixing component is detachably connected to the connector located at the rear end of the bracket. The two fixing components cooperate to restrict the front and back movement of the solar panel, and the fixing components cooperate with the bottom of the mounting groove to restrict the up and down movement of the solar panel. A first buffer is provided between the solar panel and the wall of the mounting groove, a second buffer is provided between the solar panel and the bottom of the mounting groove, and a third buffer is provided between the solar panel and the fixing component.

2. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component is provided with a baffle, which cooperates with the bottom of the mounting groove to restrict the vertical movement of the solar panel.

3. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part that are perpendicular to each other. The first connecting part is connected to the bracket, and the second connecting part is located on the side of the first connecting part away from the solar panel. The second connecting part is provided with an internal threaded hole, and the fastener is connected to the internal threaded hole on the second connecting part by a screw.

4. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: Of the first buffer, the second buffer, and the third buffer, at least the first buffer and the second buffer are hollow structures.

5. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third buffer has a slot that engages with the edge of the solar panel.

6. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a first limiting groove for restricting the movement of the first buffer and a second limiting groove for restricting the movement of the second buffer; the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are parallel to each other and close to each other.

7. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two edge sealing components, one of which is detachably connected to the left side of the bracket and the other is detachably connected to the right side of the bracket; the end of the edge sealing component abuts against a nearby fixing component, and the edge sealing component and the fixing component cooperate to cover the connecting component; the edge sealing component is provided with a covering edge for covering the bracket.

8. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bracket has a first slot with the opening facing upward at the upper edge and a second slot with the opening facing downward at the lower edge; the edge sealing member has a first strip that engages with the first slot and a second strip that engages with the second slot.

9. The solar roof of a ball car according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the bracket is also connected to a shield.

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