A guide rail support structure that is easy to store and install

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of foldable photovoltaic technology, specifically a guide rail support structure that facilitates storage and installation. It includes a guide rail with an inverted trapezoidal cross-section. Multiple sets of support components are provided on the inclined inner wall of the guide rail. Each set of support components consists of two opposing, intersecting support plates. The top of each support plate is hinged to the inner wall of the guide rail by bolts. The support plate can be folded and stored inside the guide rail around the bolts. Two sets of buckles are fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the guide rail, and two sets of slots are provided at the end of the guide rail away from the buckles. The support plates in the same set can be cross-joined to form an X-shaped support structure. Compared with traditional bracket installation methods, this solution is faster and more convenient. Furthermore, by setting buckles and slots, combined with the trapezoidal cross-section design of the guide rail, a more convenient and faster splicing process is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of foldable photovoltaic technology, specifically a guide rail support structure that is easy to store and install. Background Technology

[0002] Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, also known as photovoltaic systems, are facilities that convert solar energy into direct current (DC) electricity using the photovoltaic effect of photovoltaic semiconductor materials. In recent years, due to the increased construction and investment in my country's power, telecommunications, mobile, and network infrastructure, traditional PV power stations are generally built outdoors and installed on the ground using brackets. Building PV power stations on the ground requires ground preparation, bracket erection, etc., resulting in long construction cycles and heavy workloads. Moreover, the division of labor among ground preparation, bracket installation, and PV panel installation is quite specialized, leading to numerous problems in the professional coordination during on-site construction. This has led to a demand for foldable PV systems that are easy to install and support agricultural and water resource management programs, provide auxiliary power for construction sites, emergency areas, and off-grid charging stations, and can also serve as additional power sources to support existing generators or supply power to remote areas. Their ability to operate in both grid-connected and off-grid environments further expands their utility, meeting the needs of activities, venues, and communities that require reliable and sustainable power solutions.

[0003] When installing foldable photovoltaic panels, guide rails usually need to be pre-installed within the area where the photovoltaic panels are to be unfolded, so as to facilitate the stable and rapid unfolding of the photovoltaic panels. In order to meet transportation requirements, the guide rails of the photovoltaic panels need to be set in sections and spliced ​​on site. In addition, brackets need to be set on both sides of the guide rails to stabilize and fix the guide rails and obtain a suitable height to meet the unfolding requirements of the photovoltaic panels.

[0004] However, the traditional guide rail and guide rail bracket structure has the following shortcomings: 1. In order to reduce the space occupied by the guide rail during transportation, the guide rail bracket is separated from the guide rail and then installed on site. However, due to the large number of brackets, on-site installation will take a lot of time and is not conducive to the convenient and quick installation of the guide rail.

[0005] 2. Traditional methods of splicing guide rails typically use U-shaped bolts to connect the ends of each guide rail. This splicing method also has the problems of inconvenience in operation, which is not conducive to the quick connection and erection of guide rails, and is not conducive to the erection and use of photovoltaic panels in urgent situations. Utility Model Content

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention addresses the technical problem by using trapezoidal guide rails that allow each support plate to tilt and rotate, enabling them to cross and interlock to form an X-shaped support structure. Compared to traditional bracket installation methods, this solution is faster and more convenient, facilitating rapid installation. Since the guide rails, as supporting components for the folded photovoltaic panels, primarily bear the downward pressure from the panels, the interlocking support plates can withstand greater downward pressure than traditional support methods, providing a more robust support for the photovoltaic panels. The design incorporates clips and slots to facilitate the connection between two guide rails. Because the guide rails are inverted trapezoidal, during connection, the end with the slot can be directly inserted from top to bottom into the end with the clip, securely connecting the two guide rails. Once the support plate is fixed to the ground, the clips and slots remain in place. This method, compared to the traditional U-bolt connection, provides a secure connection while simplifying the connection process.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a guide rail support structure that is easy to store and install, characterized in that the guide rail support structure that is easy to store and install comprises: The guide rail has an inverted trapezoidal cross-section and multiple sets of support components are provided on the inclined inner wall of the guide rail; Each set of support components consists of two opposing, intersecting support plates. The top of each support plate is hinged to the inner wall of the guide rail by bolts. The support plate can be folded and stored inside the guide rail with the bolts as the axis.

[0008] Each of the support plates has a slot on its side, and the support plates in the same group are connected to each other through the slot. The top of the slot opening is an oblique opening.

[0009] Each of the support plates has an outwardly extending sub-support plate located below the slot opening, the sub-support plate being used to abut against and support one side of the opposite support plate.

[0010] Each of the sub-support plates is provided with a second pin opening, and each of the support plates is provided with a first pin opening at a corresponding position on the sub-support plate. The support plate is provided with a pin that can pass through the first pin opening and the second pin opening.

[0011] Two sets of buckles are fixedly connected to the two inclined outer walls at one end of the guide rail. Two sets of slots are opened on the two inclined outer walls at the end of the guide rail away from the buckles. The shape of each set of slots corresponds to the end of the buckle.

[0012] The bottom edge of the guide rail is provided with a strip groove at the corresponding position of each support plate, and a strip through hole is provided on the side wall of the guide rail above each strip groove. A strip for binding the support plate can be inserted between the strip groove and the strip through hole.

[0013] In summary, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: (1) By setting a guide rail with a trapezoidal cross section, each support plate can be tilted and rotated, so that the support plates in the same group can be cross-joined to form an X-shaped support structure. Compared with the traditional bracket installation method, this solution is faster and more convenient, which is conducive to the need for rapid erection.

[0014] (2) Since the guide rail is a supporting component of the folding photovoltaic panel, it mainly bears the vertical downward pressure of the photovoltaic panel. Therefore, the cross support plate can resist greater downward pressure compared with the traditional support method, providing a more solid support effect for the photovoltaic panel.

[0015] (3) By setting buckles and slots, the two guide rails can be spliced ​​together. Since the guide rails are set in an inverted trapezoidal shape, when splicing, the end with the slot can be directly inserted from top to bottom into the end with the buckle, so that the two guide rails can be firmly connected. After the support plate is fixed to the ground, the buckle and slot cannot be separated. Compared with the traditional U-bolt connection method, this method can firmly connect the guide rails and make the connection process more convenient and simple. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present patent.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present patent.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the support plate is folded for storage.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram showing the guide rail in its assembled state.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the splicing location.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking process in this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: guide rail 10; support plate 11; groove 12; secondary support plate 13; bolt 14; buckle 15; slot 16; strip groove 17; strip through hole 18; pin 19; first pin opening 20; second pin opening 21; strip 22. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a guide rail support structure that is easy to store and install includes a guide rail 10. The guide rail 10 has an inverted trapezoidal cross section. Multiple sets of support leg components are provided on the inclined inner wall of the guide rail 10. Each set of support leg components consists of two opposing and intersecting support plates 11. The top of each support plate 11 is hinged to the inner wall of the guide rail 10 by bolts 14. The support plate 11 can be folded and stored in the guide rail 10 with the bolts 14 as the axis. Each support plate 11 has a slot 12 on its side. The support plates 11 in the same group are interlocked and matched with each other through the slots 12. The top of the slot 12 opening is an oblique opening.

[0026] By setting a guide rail 10 with a trapezoidal cross section, each support plate 11 can be tilted and rotated, so that the support plates 11 in the same group can be cross-aligned to form an X-shaped support structure. Compared with the traditional bracket installation method, this solution is faster and more convenient, which is conducive to the need for rapid erection.

[0027] Furthermore, since the guide rail 10 serves as a supporting component for the folded photovoltaic panel, primarily bearing the downward pressure of the photovoltaic panel, the intersecting support plates 11 can withstand greater downward pressure compared to traditional support methods, providing a more robust support effect for the photovoltaic panel.

[0028] By setting the slot 12, the two support plates 11 in the same group can be smoothly aligned. Furthermore, the slot 12 has an angled opening at the top, which prevents the two support plates 11 from interfering or getting stuck during the flipping and alignment process.

[0029] like Figure 1-7 As shown, each support plate 11 is provided with an outwardly extending sub-support plate 13 below the opening of the slot 12. The sub-support plate 13 is used to abut against and support one side of the opposite support plate 11. Each sub-support plate 13 is provided with a second pin hole 21. Each support plate 11 is provided with a first pin hole 20 at the corresponding position of the sub-support plate 13. The support plate 11 is provided with a pin 19 that can pass through the first pin hole 20 and the second pin hole 21.

[0030] By setting the secondary support plate 13, the intersecting support plates 11 can obtain additional support force at the intersection, thereby enabling the intersecting support plates 11 to resist bending deformation, thus further improving the support stability of the guide rail 10 and the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, the pin 19 can lock the position of the support plates 11 after they are joined, thereby preventing the support plates 11 from being misaligned or falling out of the joint when splicing the various guide rails 10, which facilitates the splicing process.

[0031] like Figure 4 ,5 6 and Figure 7 As shown, two sets of buckles 15 are fixedly connected to the two inclined outer walls at one end of the guide rail 10. Two sets of slots 16 are respectively opened on the two inclined outer walls at the end of the guide rail 10 away from the buckles 15. The shape of each slot 16 corresponds to the end of the buckle 15. A strip groove 17 is opened at the bottom edge of the guide rail 10 at the corresponding position of each support plate 11. A strip through hole 18 is opened on the side wall of the guide rail 10 above each strip groove 17. A strip 22 for binding the support plate 11 can be inserted between the strip groove 17 and the strip through hole 18.

[0032] By setting the buckle 15 and the slot 16, the two guide rails 10 can be spliced ​​together. Since the guide rail 10 is set in an inverted trapezoidal shape, when splicing, the end with the slot 16 can be directly inserted from top to bottom into the end with the buckle 15, so that the two guide rails 10 can be firmly connected. After the support plate 11 is fixed to the ground, the buckle 15 and the slot 16 cannot be separated. Compared with the traditional connection method using U-bolts, this method can not only firmly connect the guide rails 10, but also make the connection process more convenient and simple.

[0033] like Figure 7 As shown, by setting the strip groove 17 and the strip through hole 18, the support plate 11 in the folded state is bound by the strip 22 during the transport guide rail 10, so as to prevent the support plate 11 from flipping over on its own. Also, since the guide rail 10 is trapezoidal during transport, the guide rails 10 are stacked alternately, which can reduce the space occupied by the guide rails 10, thus facilitating the spatial arrangement of the foldable photovoltaic panels in the box.

[0034] In this embodiment, initially, each support plate 11 is folded and stored in the corresponding guide rail 10. The strip groove 17 and the strip through hole 18 are provided with strip 22 to bind the support plate 11. Multiple guide rails 10 are stacked alternately. The stacked guide rails 10 and the foldable photovoltaic panel are placed in the box and transported by vehicle.

[0035] When it is necessary to set up, the operator removes each guide rail 10 and cuts the strip 22 with scissors or other tools. The support plates 11 are flipped out from the guide rail 10 and aligned. After the support plates 11 are aligned, the corresponding first pin 20 and second pin 21 are in a coaxial state. Then, the pin 19 is inserted into the first pin 20 and second pin 21 to lock the position of the support plate 11.

[0036] Subsequently, the operators set up the connecting guide rails 10 one by one. After the initial guide rail 10 was set up near the box, the operators fixed the support plate 11 corresponding to the guide rail 10 to the ground. At this time, one end of the buckle 15 of the guide rail 10 was facing away from the box. Then, the operators took the second guide rail 10 and inserted one end of the slot 16 of the second guide rail 10 into one end of the buckle 15 of the initial guide rail 10 from top to bottom to splice it. Then, the support plate 11 corresponding to the second guide rail 10 was fixed to the ground. This process was repeated to complete the splicing and setting up of the guide rails 10.

[0037] The aforementioned strip rolling 22 is a mature existing technology. The structure in the attached figure is only for illustration and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] The specification and claims use certain terms to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art will understand that hardware manufacturers may use different names to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not distinguish components based on differences in name, but rather on differences in function. The term "comprising" throughout the specification and claims is an open-ended term and should be interpreted as "comprising but not limited to." "Approximately" means that within an acceptable margin of error, those skilled in the art can solve the technical problem and substantially achieve the technical effect within a certain margin of error.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0040] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of this application. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that this application is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the application concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this application should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A guide rail support structure that is easy to store and install, characterized in that, The guide rail support structure, which facilitates storage and installation, includes: The guide rail (10) has an inverted trapezoidal cross section and multiple sets of support components are provided on the inclined inner wall of the guide rail (10); Each set of the support leg components consists of two opposing cross support plates (11). The top of each support plate (11) is hinged to the inner wall of the guide rail (10) by a bolt (14). The support plate (11) can be folded and stored in the guide rail (10) with the bolt (14) as the axis.

2. The guide rail support structure for easy storage and installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the support plates (11) has a slot (12) on its side. The support plates (11) in the same group are connected to each other through the slot (12). The slot (12) has an oblique opening above it.

3. The guide rail support structure for easy storage and installation according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the support plates (11) is provided with an outwardly extending sub-support plate (13) below the opening of the slot (12), the sub-support plate (13) being used to abut against and support one side of the opposite support plate (11).

4. The guide rail support structure for easy storage and installation according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the sub-support plates (13) is provided with a second pin hole (21), and each of the support plates (11) is provided with a first pin hole (20) at the corresponding position of the sub-support plate (13). The support plate (11) is provided with a pin (19) that can pass through the first pin hole (20) and the second pin hole (21).

5. The guide rail support structure for easy storage and installation according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two sets of buckles (15) are fixedly connected to the two inclined outer walls at one end of the guide rail (10). Two sets of slots (16) are respectively opened on the two inclined outer walls at the end of the guide rail (10) away from the buckles (15). The shape of each set of slots (16) corresponds to the end of the buckle (15).

6. The guide rail support structure for easy storage and installation according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the guide rail (10) is provided with strip grooves (17) at the corresponding positions of each support plate (11). The side wall of the guide rail (10) is provided with strip through holes (18) above each strip groove (17). A strip (22) for binding the support plate (11) can be inserted between the strip groove (17) and the strip through hole (18).

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