A flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power plant performance

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for photovoltaic installation technical field provides a kind of photovoltaic panel flexible support device for photovoltaic power station performance, including support assembly, cable and photovoltaic panel, still include multiple sets of limiting component, by " single person can operate integrated installation structure", the problem that traditional photovoltaic panel installation needs many people cooperation, special person supports board, screw fixing is complicated is solved, and installation efficiency is greatly improved. The symmetrical slot design of limiting component can accurately adapt to the edge thickness of photovoltaic panel, and preliminary positioning can be realized after the insertion of photovoltaic panel, without artificial continuous support, get rid of " one person supports board " manpower dependence;Drive assembly is driven by the transmission cooperation of nut, bevel gear and screw rod, and one person can drive both sides of the movable clamp to move towards the fixed clamp by using wrench, the arc-shaped groove and the anti-skid rubber pad form a ring type clamping, the cable is quickly fixed, and the traditional operation of screwing one by one is replaced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic installation technology, specifically a flexible support device for photovoltaic panels used in photovoltaic power stations. Background Technology

[0002] With the trend of photovoltaic energy development expanding into complex terrains such as mountains and slopes, the terrain adaptability of photovoltaic panel supports has become a key factor restricting project implementation. In the steep mountainous areas of Southwest China and Yunnan-Guizhou, conventional fixed supports are limited by installation angle and span, making stable deployment impossible due to the large surface undulations and steep slopes. Flexible photovoltaic panel supports, with their large span load-bearing capacity and ability to adapt flexibly to terrain, effectively solve the support installation problems of mountain photovoltaic projects. They have become the core supporting equipment for the construction of photovoltaic power stations in these areas, and are of great significance to promoting the development of mountain photovoltaic resources.

[0003] However, existing flexible photovoltaic (PV) support systems have significant efficiency drawbacks in PV module installation. Because these systems rely on steel cables as their support structure, and these cables are inherently flexible and unstable, at least two workers are required to operate the system: one must continuously support the PV module to ensure it remains level and stable on the cable surface, preventing swaying or shifting; the other must use tools to tighten multiple fasteners and screws to secure the PV module to the cable. This method is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient.

[0004] Therefore, developing a flexible photovoltaic panel support device that can reduce manpower, enable rapid positioning and fixing of photovoltaic modules, and improve installation efficiency has become an urgent need to overcome the pain points of photovoltaic construction in mountainous areas and promote the efficient construction of photovoltaic power plants. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power plants, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power station performance includes a support component, a steel cable, and a photovoltaic panel. It also includes multiple sets of limiting components. The photovoltaic panel is mounted on the steel cable via the limiting components. The limiting components include a pair of limiting members symmetrically arranged on the steel cable. A slot is provided on one side of the limiting member. A strip box is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the limiting member. Fixed clamps are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the limiting member and the strip box. A movable clamp adapted to the fixed clamp is provided on one side of the fixed clamp. The steel cable is arranged between the fixed clamp and the movable clamp. An arc groove is provided on the adjacent surface of the fixed clamp and the movable clamp. An anti-slip rubber pad is provided in the arc groove. A drive component is also provided in the strip box to drive the two movable clamps to move synchronously towards the fixed clamp.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the driving assembly includes a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear, a screw, and a movable plate. The first bevel gear is rotatably installed inside the strip box. A nut coaxially and fixedly connected to the first bevel gear is also installed on the bottom surface of the strip box. The second bevel gear is symmetrically meshed on both sides of the first bevel gear. A screw is fixedly installed on the shaft of the second bevel gear. The screw is rotatably installed inside the strip box through a bearing seat. Movable plates are symmetrically inserted at both ends of the strip box. One end of the movable plate is fixedly connected to a movable clamp, and the other end is provided with a threaded groove adapted to the screw.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the slot is also provided with a strip-shaped hole communicating with the strip box, a pressure plate is movably arranged in the strip hole, a rubber pad is provided on the pressure plate, and a lifting component is also provided in the strip box to drive the pressure plate to move towards the photovoltaic panel.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the lifting assembly includes multiple wedge-shaped platforms fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the pressure plate and multiple driving components fixedly installed on the movable plate. The multiple driving components are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple wedge-shaped platforms, and the side of the driving component is provided with an inclined surface adapted to the tilt angle of the wedge-shaped platform.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the two ends of the pressure plate are symmetrically fixed with side plates, and the side plates are slidably disposed in the strip-shaped holes.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This utility model solves the problems of traditional photovoltaic panel installation, which requires multiple people to cooperate, a dedicated person to hold the panel, and cumbersome screw fixing, through an "integrated installation structure that can be operated by a single person," thus greatly improving installation efficiency. The symmetrical slot design of the limiting component can accurately adapt to the edge thickness of the photovoltaic panel, and the photovoltaic panel can be initially positioned after insertion without continuous manual support, eliminating the reliance on manual labor. The drive component, through the transmission cooperation of the nut, bevel gear, and screw, allows a single person to drive the two movable clamps to move synchronously towards the fixed clamp by turning a wrench. The arc groove and the anti-slip rubber pad form a ring-shaped clamp, quickly fixing the steel cable, replacing the traditional operation of turning multiple screws one by one.

[0014] 2. The drive component and the lifting component of this utility model are linked. When the movable plate moves, the inclined surface of the drive component squeezes the wedge-shaped platform, and simultaneously pushes the pressure plate up and clamps the edge of the photovoltaic panel through the rubber pad, realizing the "steel cable fixing + photovoltaic panel limiting" in one step without additional operation steps, truly realizing efficient installation by a single person and solving the efficiency bottleneck of multi-person collaboration in the background technology. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a single photovoltaic panel section;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another magnified view;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of a single limiting component;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section A;

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B;

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Support component; 2. Steel cable; 3. Photovoltaic panel; 4. Limiting component; 5. Slot; 6. Strip box; 7. Fixed clamp; 8. Movable clamp; 9. Arc groove; 10. First bevel gear; 11. Second bevel gear; 12. Screw; 13. Movable plate; 14. Nut; 15. Pressure plate; 16. Rubber pad; 17. Wedge platform; 18. Driving component; 19. Side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this patent will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Please see Figure 1-7 A flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power plants includes a support component 1, steel cables 2, and photovoltaic panels 3, as well as multiple sets of limiting components. The support component 1, serving as the load-bearing foundation of the entire support system, consists of adjustable columns and ground anchors, providing stable tension support for the steel cables 2. The steel cables 2, made of high-strength flexible steel cables, are tensioned by the support component 1 to form a large-span load-bearing surface, providing a flexible installation carrier for the photovoltaic panels 3. The photovoltaic panels 3, the core component for photovoltaic power generation, are quickly connected to the steel cables 2 through the limiting components, eliminating the need for continuous manual support and freeing them from the reliance on manual labor in traditional installations, thus solving the problem of requiring dedicated personnel to support the photovoltaic panels in the prior art. The limiting components, through an integrated "positioning + clamping" design, replace the traditional multi-screw fixing mode, enabling single-person operation and installation, significantly improving efficiency.

[0026] The photovoltaic panel 3 is installed on the steel cable 2 by a limiting component. The limiting component includes a pair of limiting parts 4 symmetrically arranged on the steel cable 2. A slot 5 is opened on one side of the limiting part 4. The limiting part 4 is the main structure of the limiting component. Its symmetrical distribution ensures that the photovoltaic panel 3 is subjected to balanced force at both ends. The size of the slot 5 is precisely matched with the edge thickness of the photovoltaic panel 3. The photovoltaic panel 3 can be initially positioned after being inserted.

[0027] A strip box 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the limiting component 4, and fixed clamps 7 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the limiting component 4 located on the strip box 6. A movable clamp 8 adapted to the fixed clamp 7 is provided on one side of the fixed clamp 7. The steel cable 2 is placed between the fixed clamp 7 and the movable clamp 8. An arc groove 9 is opened on the adjacent surface of the fixed clamp 7 and the movable clamp 8. An anti-slip rubber pad is placed in the arc groove 9. The strip box 6 provides a sealed installation space for the drive component to prevent outdoor rainwater and dust from entering and causing transmission failure, and at the same time provides fixed support for the fixed clamp 7. The fixed clamp 7 serves as a clamping reference, and its arc groove 9 is adapted to the outer arc of the steel cable 2 to increase the contact area. The movable clamp 8 can move closer to the fixed clamp 7 to form a ring-shaped clamp with the anti-slip rubber pad, which improves the fixed stability of the steel cable 2 and prevents the limiting component 4 from sliding due to mountain wind load. The anti-slip rubber pad further increases the coefficient of friction to prevent slippage after clamping, replacing the rigid fixation of traditional screws. It eliminates the need to tighten screws one by one and solves the cumbersome operation problem of requiring multiple people to tighten screws in the background technology.

[0028] The strip box 6 is also equipped with a drive component that drives the two movable clamps 8 to move synchronously toward the fixed clamp 7. The drive component achieves the synchronous movement of the two movable clamps 8 through a single power source, ensuring uniform clamping force and avoiding the steel cable 2 from shifting due to unilateral force. It can be operated by a single person without the need for multiple people to cooperate.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Please see Figure 5-7The drive assembly includes a first bevel gear 10, a second bevel gear 11, a screw 12, and a movable plate 13. The first bevel gear 10 is rotatably mounted inside the strip box 6. A nut 14, coaxially fixedly connected to the first bevel gear 10, is also mounted on the bottom surface of the strip box 6. The second bevel gear 11 is symmetrically meshed on both sides of the first bevel gear 10. The screw 12 is fixedly mounted on the axis of the second bevel gear 11. The screw 12 is rotatably mounted inside the strip box 6 through a bearing seat. Movable plates 13 are symmetrically inserted into both ends of the strip box 6. One end of the movable plate 13 is fixedly connected to a movable clamp 8. The other end is provided with a threaded groove that matches the screw 12. The nut 14 can be tightened with conventional tools such as a wrench to provide power to the drive assembly, which can be operated by a single person. The first bevel gear 10 converts the vertical rotation of the nut 14 into horizontal transmission, driving the second bevel gears 11 on both sides to rotate synchronously. The second bevel gear 11 drives the coaxial screw 12 to rotate. The screw 12 drives the movable plate 13 to move axially along the strip box 6 through threaded transmission, thereby driving the movable clamp 8 to approach the fixed clamp 7, realizing the clamping of the steel cable 2. The whole process does not require multiple steps, and the transmission is efficient and highly synchronized.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The slot 5 is also provided with a strip-shaped hole communicating with the strip box 6. A pressure plate 15 is movably disposed in the strip hole, and a rubber pad 16 is provided on the pressure plate 15. The strip box 6 is also provided with a lifting component that drives the pressure plate 15 to move towards the photovoltaic panel 3. Under the drive of the lifting component, the pressure plate 15 can squeeze the edge of the photovoltaic panel 3 to achieve secondary fixation of the photovoltaic panel 3 and prevent it from shaking in the slot 5. The rubber pad 16 is made of elastic material, which on the one hand buffers the pressure of the pressure plate 15 on the photovoltaic panel 3 to prevent damage to the edge of the photovoltaic panel, and on the other hand increases the coefficient of friction to improve the fixation stability.

[0033] Example 4

[0034] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 7The lifting assembly includes multiple wedge-shaped platforms 17 fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the pressure plate 15 and multiple driving components 18 fixedly installed on the movable plate 13. The multiple driving components 18 are arranged one-to-one with the multiple wedge-shaped platforms 17, and the side of the driving component 18 is provided with an inclined surface adapted to the tilt angle of the wedge-shaped platform 17. The lifting assembly and the driving assembly are linked, and no additional operation steps are required to realize the simultaneous completion of "clamping the steel cable and fixing the photovoltaic panel". Specifically, the inclined surface of the wedge-shaped platform 17 is precisely fitted with the inclined surface of the driving component 18. When the movable plate 13 moves towards the fixing clamp 7, the driving component 18 moves synchronously with the movable plate 13. Its inclined surface squeezes the inclined surface of the wedge-shaped platform 17, converting the horizontal movement into the vertical upward movement of the pressure plate 15. No additional power source is required, simplifying the structure while ensuring that the fixing action and the steel cable clamping are carried out simultaneously, further improving the installation efficiency.

[0035] Example 5

[0036] Please see Figure 7 The pressure plate 15 is symmetrically fixed with side plates 19 at both ends. The side plates 19 are slidably disposed in the strip hole. The side plates 19 slide with the inner wall of the strip hole to restrict the movement direction of the pressure plate 15, ensuring that the pressure plate 15 only moves up and down in the vertical direction, avoiding the pressure plate 15 from shifting and causing uneven force on the photovoltaic panel 3, and ensuring the consistency of the fixing effect.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] Before installation, adjust the height and angle of the support component 1 according to the slope of the mountain. After fixing the column with ground anchors, tension the steel cable 2 to form a large-span flexible bearing surface. When installing the photovoltaic panel 3, a single person can operate: first, take a set of limiting parts 4 and place them on the steel cable 2 so that the steel cable 2 is located in the arc groove 9 between the fixed clamp 7 and the movable clamp 8; insert one end of the photovoltaic panel 3 into the slot 5 of the limiting part 4, and the slot 5 achieves initial positioning without manual support; then use a wrench to tighten the nut 14 on the bottom of the strip box 6. The nut 14 drives the first bevel gear 10 to rotate, and the first bevel gear 10 meshes with the second bevel gears 11 on both sides, so that the coaxial screw 12 rotates synchronously. The screw 12 drives the movable plate 13 to move towards the center of the strip box 6 via threaded transmission. The movable plate 13 drives the movable clamps 8 at both ends to move towards the fixed clamp 7. The anti-slip rubber pad in the arc groove 9 clamps the steel cable 2, completing the fixation of the limiting component 4. At the same time, the driving component 18 on the movable plate 13 moves with the movable plate 13, and its inclined surface presses against the wedge-shaped platform 17 on the bottom surface of the pressure plate 15, pushing the pressure plate 15 to move upward. The rubber pad 16 on the pressure plate 15 tightly presses against the edge of the photovoltaic panel 3, realizing the synchronous fixation of the photovoltaic panel 3. Then, the position of the limiting component 4 on the other side is adjusted, and the above operation is repeated to fix the other end of the photovoltaic panel 3, thus completing the installation of a single photovoltaic panel. This device solves the problem of low installation efficiency requiring multiple people in the background technology through the integrated design of "slot initial positioning + synchronous clamping of driving components + synchronous fixation of lifting components", and is suitable for the high-efficiency construction needs of mountain photovoltaic power stations.

[0039] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A flexible support device for photovoltaic panels used in photovoltaic power plants, comprising a support assembly (1), steel cables (2), and photovoltaic panels (3), characterized in that, It also includes multiple sets of limiting components. The photovoltaic panel (3) is installed on the steel cable (2) through the limiting components. The limiting components include a pair of limiting parts (4) symmetrically arranged on the steel cable (2). A slot (5) is opened on one side of the limiting part (4). A strip box (6) is fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the limiting part (4). Fixed clamps (7) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the limiting part (4) and a movable clamp (8) adapted to it is arranged on one side of the fixed clamp (7). The steel cable (2) is arranged between the fixed clamp (7) and the movable clamp (8). An arc groove (9) is opened on the adjacent surface of the fixed clamp (7) and the movable clamp (8). An anti-slip rubber pad is arranged in the arc groove (9). A driving component is also arranged in the strip box (6) to drive the two movable clamps (8) to move synchronously towards the fixed clamp (7).

2. The flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power station performance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a first bevel gear (10), a second bevel gear (11), a screw (12), and a movable plate (13). The first bevel gear (10) is rotatably installed in the strip box (6). The bottom surface of the strip box (6) is also equipped with a nut (14) that is coaxially fixedly connected to the first bevel gear (10). The second bevel gear (11) is symmetrically meshed on both sides of the first bevel gear (10). The screw (12) is fixedly installed on the shaft of the second bevel gear (11). The screw (12) is rotatably installed in the strip box (6) through a bearing seat. The movable plate (13) is symmetrically inserted into both ends of the strip box (6). One end of the movable plate (13) is fixedly connected to the movable clamp (8), and the other end is provided with a threaded groove that is compatible with the screw (12).

3. The flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power station performance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot (5) is also provided with a strip hole that communicates with the strip box (6). A pressure plate (15) is movably arranged in the strip hole. A rubber pad (16) is provided on the pressure plate (15). A lifting component that drives the pressure plate (15) to move in the direction of the photovoltaic panel (3) is also provided in the strip box (6).

4. The flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power station performance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes multiple wedge-shaped platforms (17) fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the pressure plate (15) and multiple driving components (18) fixedly installed on the movable plate (13). The multiple driving components (18) are arranged one-to-one with the multiple wedge-shaped platforms (17), and the side of the driving component (18) is provided with an inclined surface adapted to the tilt angle of the wedge-shaped platform (17).

5. The flexible photovoltaic panel support device for photovoltaic power station performance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressure plate (15) is symmetrically fixed with side plates (19) at both ends, and the side plates (19) are slidably disposed in the strip hole.

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