Photovoltaic frame facilitating frame assembly
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522123332.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-09
AI Technical Summary
工序繁杂,效率瓶颈突出:整个流程涉及多个零部件的搬运、对准、钻孔和紧固操作,步骤繁多,无论是在自动化设备还是人工作业中,这都是一个相对耗时的工序,成为提高整线生产节拍的瓶颈
本实用新型通过第一步将长边型材直接放置于短边型材的折弯部内侧,平移使折弯部上的冲压内凸部自然落入长边型材端部的冲孔中,第二步将角连接件从上向下垂直嵌入,其上的凸点与短边型材上的贯穿口配合,自动完成对长边型材的最终限位,第三步安装光伏组件通过组件压住角连接件,完成最终锁定,完全摒弃了角码、螺栓等所有额外紧固件,降低成本的同时无需紧固件的安装设备和工序,同时不需要角码的对准嵌入安装,极大程度降低了拼框难度,提高生产节拍,且装配动作简化为纯粹的直线运动,对自动化设备的要求降至最低,机械手无需复杂的旋转拧紧机构,只需具备基础的抓取和直线移动功能即可实现高速、高可靠性的自动化拼框。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic frame technology, and in particular relates to a photovoltaic frame that is conducive to frame splicing. Background Technology
[0002] In the production and manufacturing of photovoltaic modules, frame assembly is an indispensable and crucial step. Its core purpose is to connect the cut profile segments into a sturdy rectangular frame to protect the photovoltaic glass and cells and provide reliable installation support.
[0003] Currently, the industry almost entirely uses traditional connection methods with aluminum profiles, angle brackets, and fastening bolts (or rivets). Although this technology is widely used, its inherent drawbacks severely restrict further optimization of production efficiency and costs. The process is complex and has a significant efficiency bottleneck: the entire process involves the handling, alignment, drilling and fastening of multiple parts, with many steps. Whether in automated equipment or manual operation, this is a relatively time-consuming process, which becomes a bottleneck to improving the overall production cycle time.
[0004] Automation is complex and the equipment is expensive: To achieve automated frame assembly, it is necessary to design a complex robot end effector and integrate a screwdriver system that can precisely control the torque. Such equipment is not only expensive and complex to maintain, but also requires extremely high positioning accuracy, which reduces the reliability of the system.
[0005] High overall cost: In addition to the cost of profiles, additional metal fasteners such as corner brackets and bolts need to be purchased, which increases material costs. At the same time, the complicated process also leads to higher labor and equipment amortization costs. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a photovoltaic frame that facilitates frame assembly. Through a three-step rapid frame assembly, all additional fasteners such as corner brackets and bolts are completely eliminated, reducing costs while eliminating the need for fastener installation equipment and procedures. At the same time, it eliminates the need for corner bracket alignment and embedding installation, greatly reducing the difficulty of frame assembly and increasing production speed.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: This utility model is a photovoltaic frame that facilitates frame assembly, comprising two long side profiles, two short side profiles, and four corner support members; The long-side profile includes a main body with a hollow rectangular beam structure, a back plate integrally provided on the outer side of the top edge of the main body, and a set of strip-shaped punch holes on the outer sides of both ends of the main body; The short side profile is an L-shaped plate structure composed of a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. Both ends of the horizontal plate are provided with cuts. The portions of both ends of the vertical plate that extend beyond the cuts are provided with bending portions. The bending portions are distributed perpendicularly to the vertical plate. A set of stamped inner protrusions that cooperate with punching holes are provided on the bending portions. Several through holes are linearly provided in the areas near the bending portions at both ends of the vertical plate. The corner support includes a top plate and a bottom plate. The top plate and the bottom plate are integrally provided with a connecting edge at the same end. A stiffening plate is provided between the top plate, the bottom plate and the connecting edge. The bottom surface of the bottom plate is provided with a number of protrusions that cooperate with the through opening. The long side profile is disposed at the same end between the two short side profiles. The end face of the long side profile is in contact with the inner side of the vertical plate. The bottom surface of the end of the main body is movably disposed on the upper surface of the vertical plate. The back of the main body is in contact with the inner side of the bending part. The gap of the stamping inner protrusion is disposed in the punch hole. The corner support is located at the connection between the long side profile and the short side profile. The bottom plate is movably located on the upper surface of the horizontal plate of the short side profile. The gaps between the protrusions are located in the through openings. The top plate is flush with the upper surface of the main body. The connecting edge is in contact with the inner side of the main body.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a photovoltaic module, the bottom surface of which is attached to the top surface and top plate of the main body, the peripheral side of which is attached to the inner side of the back plate and the inner side of the vertical plate, and the connecting surface of the photovoltaic module with the long side profile and the short side profile is provided with an adhesive layer.
[0009] Furthermore, the through-hole is a strip-shaped structure and is distributed perpendicular to the length direction of the short side profile, and the protrusion is a strip-shaped block that fits with the through-hole with a gap.
[0010] Furthermore, the punch is located at the main body of the long side profile end, and the two punches at the long side profile end are arranged side by side, one above the other.
[0011] Furthermore, the top edge of the vertical plate is flush with the top edge of the back plate, and the top surface of the photovoltaic module is flush with the top edge of the back plate.
[0012] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: This invention involves three steps: First, the long side profile is placed directly inside the bent section of the short side profile. The long side profile is then moved horizontally so that the stamped inner protrusion on the bent section naturally falls into the punched hole at the end of the long side profile. Second, the corner connector is vertically embedded from top to bottom, with its protrusion engaging with the through-hole on the short side profile, automatically completing the final positioning of the long side profile. Third, the photovoltaic module is installed, pressing the corner connector down to complete the final locking. This completely eliminates all additional fasteners such as corner brackets and bolts, reducing costs while eliminating the need for fastener installation equipment and procedures. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for corner bracket alignment and embedding, greatly reducing the difficulty of frame assembly, increasing production speed, and simplifying the assembly action to pure linear motion. The requirements for automated equipment are minimized; the robotic arm does not need complex rotation and tightening mechanisms, only basic gripping and linear movement functions are required to achieve high-speed, high-reliability automated frame assembly.
[0013] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a photovoltaic frame that facilitates frame assembly according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the short-side profile; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure at the corner connection position of this utility model; The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1-Long side profile, 2-Short side profile, 3-Corner support, 4-Photovoltaic module, 101-Main body, 102-Back panel, 103-Punching, 201-Vertical plate, 202-Horizontal plate, 203-Slit, 204-Bending part, 205-Stamped inner protrusion, 206-Through opening, 301-Top plate, 302-Bottom plate, 303-Connecting edge, 304-Firming rib, 305-Protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0017] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model is a photovoltaic frame that facilitates frame assembly, including two long side profiles 1, two short side profiles 2, and four corner support members 3; The long side profile 1 includes a main body 101 with a hollow rectangular beam structure. A back plate 102 is integrally provided on the outer side of the top edge of the main body 101. A set of strip-shaped punch holes 103 are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the main body 101. The short side profile 2 is an L-shaped plate structure composed of a vertical plate 201 and a horizontal plate 202. Both ends of the horizontal plate 202 are provided with cutouts 203. The portions of the vertical plate 201 that extend beyond the cutouts 203 are provided with bending portions 204. The bending portions 204 are distributed perpendicularly to the vertical plate 201. A set of stamped inner protrusions 205 that cooperate with the punch holes 103 are provided on the bending portions 204. Several through holes 206 are linearly provided in the areas of both ends of the vertical plate 201 near the bending portions 204. The corner support 3 includes a top plate 301 and a bottom plate 302. The top plate 301 and the bottom plate 302 are integrally provided with a connecting edge 303 at the same end. A stiffening plate 304 is provided between the top plate 301, the bottom plate 302 and the connecting edge 303. The bottom surface of the bottom plate 302 is provided with a number of protrusions 305 that cooperate with the through opening 206. The long side profile 1 is disposed at the same end between the two short side profiles 2. The end face of the long side profile 1 is attached to the inner side of the vertical plate 201. The bottom surface of the end of the main body 101 is movably disposed on the upper surface of the vertical plate 201. The back side of the main body 101 is attached to the inner side of the bending part 204. The stamping inner protrusion 205 is gapped in the punch hole 103. Angle support 3 is provided at the connection between the long side profile 1 and the short side profile 2. The bottom plate 302 is movably provided on the upper surface of the horizontal plate portion 202 of the short side profile 2. Several protrusions 305 are spaced within several through openings 206. The top plate 301 is flush with the upper surface of the main body portion 101. The connecting edge 303 is in contact with the inner side of the main body portion 101.
[0018] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a photovoltaic module 4. The bottom surface of the photovoltaic module 4 is attached to the top surface of the main body 101 and the top plate 301. The peripheral side of the photovoltaic module 4 is attached to the inner side of the back plate 102 and the inner side of the vertical plate 201. An adhesive layer is provided on the connection surface between the photovoltaic module 4 and the long side profile 1 and the short side profile 2.
[0019] Among them, such as Figure 2-3 As shown, the through-hole 206 is a strip-shaped structure and is distributed perpendicular to the length direction of the short side profile 2, and the protrusion 305 is a strip-shaped block that fits with the through-hole 206 with a clearance.
[0020] Among them, such as Figure 2-3 As shown, the punch 103 is located at the position of the main body 101 at the end of the long side profile 1, and the two punches 103 at the end of the long side profile 1 are arranged side by side.
[0021] Among them, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the top edge of the vertical plate 201 is flush with the top edge of the back plate 102, and the top surface of the photovoltaic module 4 is flush with the top edge of the back plate 102.
[0022] Among them, the short side profile 2 is integrally formed by stamping and bending aluminum alloy sheet. The manufacturing method includes: cutting the sheet to a predetermined length, punching cuts 203 at both ends of the sheet to form the bending part 204, stamping to form the stamped inner protrusion 205 in the bending part 204 area, and finally bending the side with the stamped inner protrusion 205 by 90° to form the bending part 204 perpendicular to the profile body. This process has a high degree of integration, excellent production efficiency, and can significantly reduce manufacturing costs.
[0023] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0024] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A photovoltaic frame that facilitates frame assembly, characterized in that: It includes two long side profiles (1), two short side profiles (2) and four corner support members (3); The long side profile (1) includes a main body (101) with a hollow rectangular beam structure. The main body (101) has a back plate (102) integrally provided on the outer side of the top edge. Both ends of the main body (101) have a set of strip-shaped punch holes (103). The short-side profile (2) is an L-shaped plate structure composed of a vertical plate (201) and a horizontal plate (202). Both ends of the horizontal plate (202) are provided with cutouts (203). The portions of the vertical plate (201) that extend beyond the cutouts (203) are provided with bending portions (204). The bending portions (204) are perpendicular to the vertical plate (201). The bending portions (204) are provided with a set of stamped inner protrusions (205) that cooperate with the punching holes (103). Both ends of the vertical plate (201) near the bending portions (204) are provided with several through holes (206) in a linear fashion. The corner support (3) includes a top plate (301) and a bottom plate (302). The top plate (301) and the bottom plate (302) are integrally provided with a connecting edge (303) at the same end. A stiffening plate (304) is provided between the top plate (301), the bottom plate (302) and the connecting edge (303). The bottom surface of the bottom plate (302) is provided with a number of protrusions (305) that cooperate with the through opening (206). The long side profile (1) is disposed at the same end between the two short side profiles (2). The end face of the long side profile (1) is in contact with the inner side of the vertical plate (201). The bottom surface of the end of the main body (101) is movably disposed on the upper surface of the vertical plate (201). The back side of the main body (101) is in contact with the inner side of the bending part (204). The gap of the stamping inner protrusion (205) is disposed in the punch hole (103). The corner support (3) is set at the connection between the long side profile (1) and the short side profile (2). The bottom plate (302) is movably set on the upper surface of the horizontal plate part (202) of the short side profile (2). The gaps between the protrusions (305) are set in the through holes (206). The top plate (301) is flush with the upper surface of the main body part (101). The connecting edge (303) is attached to the inner side of the main body part (101).
2. A photovoltaic frame for easy frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a photovoltaic module (4), the bottom surface of which is attached to the top surface of the main body (101) and the top plate (301), the peripheral side of which is attached to the inner side of the back plate (102) and the inner side of the vertical plate (201), and the photovoltaic module (4) is provided with an adhesive layer on the connecting surface of the long side profile (1) and the short side profile (2).
3. A photovoltaic frame for easy frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The through-hole (206) is a strip-shaped structure and is distributed perpendicular to the length direction of the short side profile (2). The protrusion (305) is a strip-shaped block that fits with the through-hole (206) with a gap.
4. A photovoltaic frame for easy frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The punch (103) is located at the position of the main body (101) at the end of the long side profile (1), and the two punches (103) at the end of the long side profile (1) are arranged side by side.
5. A photovoltaic frame for easy frame assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top edge of the vertical plate (201) is flush with the top edge of the back plate (102), and the top surface of the photovoltaic module (4) is flush with the top edge of the back plate (102).