A support frame structure for a solar collector
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522338387.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-04
AI Technical Summary
一般来说都会将太阳能集热器放置在楼顶或者其他可以长期暴露在太阳下的地方，使其能更好地吸收太阳能，将其转化为热能，集热器一般都是由一个斜面吸收太阳能，并且放置位置一般都是固定的，而固定角度型支撑架虽结构简单、成本较低，但安装后集热器角度无法根据季节变化（如冬夏太阳高度角差异）或日均光照轨迹调整
本实用新型通过将太阳能集热器安装在转动组架上的安装框中，通过锁止部件灵活对转动组架进行开锁或锁定，故而单人即可在短时间内完成一次角度调节，相较太阳能集热器固定角度型支撑架而言，大幅提升了热效率，并且整体操作简单便捷。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar collector installation technology, and in particular to a support frame structure for solar collectors. Background Technology
[0002] A solar collector is a device that converts solar radiation into heat energy. Because solar energy is relatively dispersed, it must be concentrated, making the collector a crucial component of various solar energy utilization devices. Generally, solar collectors are placed on rooftops or other locations exposed to sunlight for extended periods to better absorb solar energy and convert it into heat. Collectors typically absorb solar energy from an angled surface, and their placement is usually fixed. While fixed-angle support frames are simple in structure and low in cost, the collector angle cannot be adjusted according to seasonal changes (such as differences in solar altitude angle between winter and summer) or the average daily sunlight path. For example, in the Northern Hemisphere summer, the solar altitude angle is high; a fixed angle that is too low will reduce the surface area of the collector receiving sunlight. In winter, the solar altitude angle is low; a fixed angle that is too high will result in insufficient direct sunlight.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new support frame structure for solar collectors to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a support frame structure for solar collectors.
[0005] The solar collector support frame structure provided by this utility model includes an installation plate, on which a support column is fixedly installed, and on the support column a rotating frame that is rotatably connected. The rotating frame includes a rotating shaft, on which a curved support plate is fixedly connected. Both sides of the curved support plate are fixedly mounted with fixing plates. An outer arc plate is fixedly mounted between the two fixing plates. The outer arc plate passes through an arc-shaped cavity opened in the support column and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped cavity. The outer ring wall of the outer arc plate is provided with a fixedly connected external tooth. A rotating seat is fixedly mounted on the top of the support column, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the rotating seat. The fixing plate has mounting holes, and the fixing plate is fixed to the mounting frame by screws. The support column is also equipped with a locking component for locking the rotating frame.
[0006] Preferably, a limiting plate is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the support column, and the limiting plate has multiple annularly distributed limiting holes.
[0007] Preferably, the locking component includes a rotating rod, which is rotatably installed in the arc-shaped cavity and located below the outer arc plate. A gear is fixedly sleeved on the rotating rod, and the gear meshes with the outer tooth. One end of the rotating rod extends out to a support column and is fixedly installed with a central connecting plate that is perpendicular to the support column. A screw is installed on the central connecting plate.
[0008] Preferably, the connecting plate has a threaded through hole, and the screw is inserted into the threaded through hole and threadedly connected to the threaded through hole.
[0009] Preferably, the rotating rod passes through a through hole at the center of the limiting disk and is coaxially arranged with the limiting disk.
[0010] Preferably, a reinforcing rib is fixedly installed between the mounting plate and the support column.
[0011] Preferably, the arc-shaped cavity is coaxial with the rotating shaft, and the rotation axis of the outer arc plate is collinear with the rotation axis of the rotating shaft.
[0012] Compared with related technologies, the support frame structure for solar collectors provided by this utility model has the following advantages: This invention mounts the solar collector in a mounting frame on a rotating frame, and uses locking components to flexibly unlock or lock the rotating frame. Therefore, a single person can complete an angle adjustment in a short time. Compared with a fixed-angle support frame for solar collectors, this invention significantly improves thermal efficiency and is simple and convenient to operate. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a preferred embodiment of the support frame structure for a solar collector provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A second schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the support frame structure for a solar collector provided by this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the support column. Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the rotating frame. Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the mounting frame. Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the locking component.
[0014] The following are the labeling elements in the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Support column; 2a. Arc-shaped cavity; 21. Rotating seat; 22. Limiting plate; 22a. Limiting hole; 23. Reinforcing rib; 3. Rotating frame; 31. Rotating shaft; 32. Curved bracket plate; 33. Fixing plate; 33a. Mounting hole; 34. Outer ring arc plate; 341. External gear; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Locking component; 51. Rotating rod; 52. Gear; 53. Central connecting plate; 53a. Threaded through hole; 54. Screw. Detailed Implementation
[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0016] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 6 The present invention provides a support frame structure for a solar collector, which includes a mounting plate 1, a support column 2, a rotating frame 3, a mounting frame 4, and a locking component 5.
[0018] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figures 1 to 6 A support column 2 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 1, and a rotating frame 3 is rotatably connected to the support column 2. The rotating frame 3 includes a rotating shaft 31, and a curved support plate 32 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 31. Fixing plates 33 are fixedly installed on both sides of the curved support plate 32. An outer arc plate 34 is fixedly mounted between the two fixing plates 33. The outer arc plate 34 passes through the arc-shaped cavity 2a opened in the support column 2 and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped cavity 2a. The outer ring wall of the outer arc plate 34 is provided with a fixedly connected external toothed part 341. A rotating seat 21 is fixedly installed on the top of the support column 2. The rotating shaft 31 is rotatably mounted on the rotating seat 21. The fixing plate 33 is provided with a mounting hole 33a. The fixing plate 33 is fixedly mounted with a mounting frame 4 by screws. A locking component 5 for locking the rotating frame 3 is also installed on the support column 2.
[0019] It should be noted that: the mounting plate 1 is fixed to the solar collector installation area using screws, and then the solar collector is installed onto the mounting frame 4 using screws. Then, the mounting frame 4 is fixed onto the fixing plate 33 of the sunlight direction as needed, thereby completing the installation of the solar collector by this support frame structure. After installation, the rotating frame 3 is unlocked by locking component 5, then the rotating frame 3 is deflected to adjust the solar collector to achieve the optimal light angle, and then the rotating frame 3 is locked by locking component 5.
[0020] The arc-shaped cavity 2a is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft 31, and the rotation axis of the outer arc plate 34 is collinear with the rotation axis of the rotating shaft 31. Therefore, the outer arc plate 34 rotates with the rotating shaft 31 as the rotation center, so that the outer tooth 341 at the bottom of the outer arc plate 34 can always maintain meshing with the gear 52.
[0021] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib 23 is fixedly installed between the mounting plate 1 and the support column 2, which improves the firmness of the connection between the mounting plate 1 and the support column 2.
[0022] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figures 1 to 6 The locking component 5 includes a rotating rod 51, which is rotatably installed in the arc-shaped cavity 2a and located below the outer arc plate 34. A gear 52 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating rod 51, and the gear 52 meshes with the outer tooth 341. One end of the rotating rod 51 extends out of the support column 2 and is fixedly installed with a central connecting plate 53 that is perpendicular to the support column 2. A screw 54 is installed on the central connecting plate 53. Specifically, a threaded through hole 53a is opened on the central connecting plate 53, and the screw 54 is inserted into the threaded through hole 53a and threadedly connected to the threaded through hole 53a. A limiting plate 22 is fixedly installed on the outer column wall of the support column 2, and multiple annularly distributed limiting holes 22a are provided on the limiting plate 22. The rotating rod 51 passes through the through hole opened at the center of the limiting plate 22 and is coaxially arranged with the limiting plate 22.
[0023] It should be noted that before adjusting the angle of the solar collector on the mounting frame 4, the screw head of the screw 54 should be slid out from the corresponding limiting hole 22a on the limiting plate 22. This allows the rotating frame 3 to be rotated, driving the mounting frame 4 to adjust its angle. At this time, the external gear 341 drives the gear 52 to rotate, so the screw 54 on the connecting plate 53 rotates synchronously. After the angle adjustment is completed, if the limiting hole 22a on the limiting plate 22 is coaxial with the screw 54, rotating the screw 54 will drive it to be inserted into the limiting hole 22a, thus locking the rotating frame 3. If there is a deviation between the limiting hole 22a on the limiting plate 22 and the screw 54, slightly rotate the rotating frame 3 to make the screw 54 correspond to the limiting hole 22a, and then rotate the screw 54 to be inserted into the limiting hole 22a. The overall operation is simple and convenient.
[0024] Among them, the meshing transmission between the external tooth 341 and the gear 52 can also achieve smooth and fine-tuning of the angle, avoiding sudden angle changes that cause the solar collector to shake, thus improving the stability of the solar collector.
[0025] Therefore, by installing the solar collector in the mounting frame 4 on the rotating frame 3 and flexibly unlocking or locking the rotating frame 3 through the locking component 5, a single person can complete an angle adjustment in a short time. Compared with the fixed angle support frame for solar collectors, this greatly improves thermal efficiency and the overall operation is simple and convenient.
[0026] In addition, the outer ring arc plate 34, gear 52, screw 54 and other metal components are made of 304 stainless steel. 304 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance and can be used for a long time in humid and salt spray environments without rusting. At the same time, the surface of all metal components is hot-dip galvanized to form a zinc coating with a thickness of 8-10μm, which further improves weather resistance. Angle scales (range 0°-90°, accuracy 1°) are engraved on the outer circumference of the limiting plate 22, and a pointer can be fixedly installed on the connecting plate 53. The pointer points to the scale line of the limiting plate 22. When adjusting, the user can accurately control the angle by the correspondence between the pointer and the scale. For example, depending on the local latitude, the angle can be adjusted to "latitude +10°" in winter and "latitude -10°" in summer to ensure that the solar collector is always at the optimal light angle and improve thermal efficiency.
[0027] The working principle of the solar collector support frame structure provided by this utility model is as follows: Fix the mounting plate 1 to the solar collector installation area using screws, then install the solar collector onto the mounting frame 4 using screws, and then fix the mounting frame 4 onto the fixing plate 33 of the sunlight direction as needed, thereby completing the installation of the solar collector by this support frame structure. After installation, the rotating frame 3 is unlocked via the locking component 5. Specifically, before adjusting the angle of the solar collector on the mounting frame 4, the head of the screw 54 is slid out of the corresponding limiting hole 22a on the limiting plate 22. This allows the rotating frame 3 to be rotated, driving the mounting frame 4 to adjust its angle. At this time, the external gear 341 drives the gear 52 to rotate, thus causing the screw 54 on the connecting plate 53 to rotate synchronously. Subsequently, the rotating frame 3 is deflected to adjust the solar collector to achieve the optimal light angle. Then, the locking component... Part 5 locks the rotating frame 3. After the angle adjustment is completed, if the limiting hole 22a on the limiting plate 22 is coaxial with the screw 54, rotating the screw 54 will drive the screw 54 to be inserted into the limiting hole 22a, thus locking the rotating frame 3. If there is a deviation between the limiting hole 22a on the limiting plate 22 and the screw 54, slightly rotate the rotating frame 3 so that the screw 54 corresponds to the limiting hole 22a, and then rotate the screw 54 to drive the screw 54 to be inserted into the limiting hole 22a. The overall operation is simple and convenient.
[0028] The circuits and controls involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.
[0029] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A support frame structure for a solar collector, characterized in that, Includes a mounting plate (1), on which a support column (2) is fixedly mounted, and on which a rotating frame (3) is rotatably connected; The rotating frame (3) includes a rotating shaft (31), on which a curved support plate (32) is fixedly connected, and a fixing plate (33) is fixedly installed on both sides of the curved support plate (32). An outer ring arc plate (34) is fixedly mounted between the two fixing plates (33), and the outer ring arc plate (34) passes through the arc-shaped cavity (2a) opened by the support column (2) and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped cavity (2a). The outer ring wall of the outer ring arc plate (34) is provided with a fixedly connected external tooth (341). A rotating seat (21) is fixedly installed on the top of the support column (2), and the rotating shaft (31) is rotatably mounted on the rotating seat (21). The fixing plate (33) has a mounting hole (33a) and the fixing plate (33) is fixedly mounted with a mounting frame (4) by screws. The support column (2) is also equipped with a locking component (5) for locking the rotating frame (3).
2. The support frame structure for a solar collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer column wall of the support column (2) is fixedly installed with a limiting plate (22), and the limiting plate (22) is provided with a plurality of annularly distributed limiting holes (22a).
3. The support frame structure for a solar collector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking component (5) includes a rotating rod (51), which is rotatably installed in the arc-shaped cavity (2a) and located below the outer arc plate (34). A gear (52) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating rod (51), and the gear (52) meshes with the outer tooth (341). One end of the rotating rod (51) extends out of the support column (2) and is fixedly installed with a central connecting plate (53) that is perpendicular to the support column (2). A screw (54) is installed on the central connecting plate (53).
4. The support frame structure for a solar collector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (53) has a threaded through hole (53a), and the screw (54) is inserted into the threaded through hole (53a) and threadedly connected to the threaded through hole (53a).
5. The support frame structure for a solar collector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating rod (51) passes through the through hole opened at the center of the limiting plate (22) and is coaxially arranged with the limiting plate (22).
6. The support frame structure for a solar collector according to claim 5, characterized in that, A reinforcing rib (23) is fixedly installed between the mounting plate (1) and the support column (2).
7. The support frame structure for a solar collector according to claim 1, 2, 4, or 6, characterized in that, The arc-shaped cavity (2a) is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft (31), and the rotation axis of the outer arc plate (34) is collinear with the rotation axis of the rotating shaft (31).