A steel structure building photovoltaic panel installation clamp

Abstract

This utility model provides a photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings, belonging to the field of photovoltaic panel installation technology. It includes a main support frame with a snap-fit ​​groove on its inner wall and a sliding groove on the surface of the snap-fit ​​groove. A sliding bracket is slidably installed inside the sliding groove, a support plate is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding bracket, and a crossbar is connected to the bottom of the sliding bracket. A positioning mechanism is provided on the side of the main support frame. The positioning mechanism includes a swing plate, which is located at the top of the main support frame, and the middle of the swing plate is connected to the main support frame via a pivot. A positioning block is provided on the top of the swing plate. This utility model uses a slideable support plate to pre-support the weight of the photovoltaic panel, eliminating the need for installers to continuously lift heavy and fragile photovoltaic panels by hand at heights. Then, through the positioning mechanism, the vertical upward force is converted into a downward clamping force using an inclined plane, resulting in a large and stable locking force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic panel installation technology, specifically relating to a photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings. Background Technology

[0002] A photovoltaic (PV) panel is a power generation device that uses semiconductor materials to convert sunlight into direct current (DC). With the increasing popularity of green energy concepts, PV power generation systems are being used more and more widely in various industrial and civil buildings. Steel structure buildings, such as industrial plants, warehouses, and large public buildings, are ideal locations for installing distributed PV systems due to their large roof areas and regular structures. Installing PV panels on steel structures typically requires specialized clamps to achieve quick and reliable connections.

[0003] Existing photovoltaic panel installation clamps for steel structure buildings, especially the direct connection type, mostly use bolts to directly fix the photovoltaic panel frame to the steel structure. This method of installation requires alignment of the holes, is inefficient, and requires installers to hold the photovoltaic panels at height for a long time, which is not only labor-intensive but also poses a very high safety risk. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A steel structure building photovoltaic panel installation clamp includes a main support frame. The inner wall of the main support is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, the surface of the snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a sliding groove, a sliding bracket is slidably installed inside the sliding groove, a support plate is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding bracket, a crossbar is connected to the bottom of the sliding bracket, and a positioning mechanism is provided on the side of the main support. The positioning mechanism includes a swing plate, which is disposed at the top of the main support, and the middle part of the swing plate is connected to the main support via a pivot. A positioning block is provided at the top of the swing plate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a smooth rod is installed through the end of the crossbar, an extrusion head is installed at the top of the smooth rod, the end of the extrusion head is set with an arc-shaped surface, and an extrusion groove is provided at the bottom of the swing plate, the extrusion groove being inclined.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protruding block is fixedly installed on the side of the bottom of the main support, and the surface of the optical rod moves through the protruding block.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a threaded rod is fixedly provided at the bottom of the optical rod, and a threaded groove corresponding to the threaded rod is provided on the inner wall of the protrusion.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the width of the tray corresponds to the width of the snap-fit ​​groove, and the surface of the tray is provided with a rubber patch.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a torsion spring is embedded in the surface of the rotating shaft in the middle of the swing plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the end of the positioning block is provided with an elastic surface, which cooperates with the positioning block to clamp the photovoltaic panel.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by pre-supporting the weight of the photovoltaic panel with a slide-out tray, the installer does not need to continuously lift the heavy and fragile photovoltaic panel by hand at a high altitude, which greatly reduces the difficulty of operation and physical exertion, and reduces the risk of falling due to fatigue. The final locking is achieved through a screw-driven positioning mechanism, which uses an inclined plane to convert the vertical upward force into a downward clamping force. The locking force is large and stable, which can effectively resist external forces such as wind load and vibration, and prevent the photovoltaic panel from loosening. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the 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. Among them: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Main support; 2. Snap-fit ​​groove; 3. Sliding groove; 4. Sliding support; 5. Support plate; 6. Crossbar; 7. Protrusion block; 8. Smooth rod; 9. Threaded rod; 10. Extrusion head; 11. Swing plate; 12. Positioning block; 13. Extrusion groove. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0017] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. Example

[0018] Reference Figure 1-4 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides a steel structure building photovoltaic panel installation clamp, including a main support 1. The inner wall of the main support 1 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 2, the surface of the snap-fit ​​groove 2 is provided with a sliding groove 3, a sliding support 4 is slidably installed inside the sliding groove 3, a support plate 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding support 4, a crossbar 6 is connected to the bottom of the sliding support 4, and a positioning mechanism is provided on the side of the main support 1. The positioning mechanism includes a swing plate 11, which is located at the top of the main support 1, and the middle part of the swing plate 11 is connected to the main support 1 via a pivot. A positioning block 12 is provided on the top of the swing plate 11.

[0019] In use, the sliding bracket 4 slides downward from inside the sliding groove 3, causing the support plate 5 to extend from the snap-fit ​​groove 2, forming a support platform. The bottom end face of the photovoltaic panel is placed on this support plate 5. The support plate 5 bears the main weight of the photovoltaic panel, and the surface of the crossbar 6 can support the bottom surface of the photovoltaic panel, providing initial stability and convenience for installation. The worker does not need to hold the photovoltaic panel continuously. The worker pushes the crossbar 6 upward along the sliding groove 3. At this time, the photovoltaic panel can be pushed into the interior of the main bracket 1 as a whole. Finally, after the sliding bracket 4 is fully engaged in the sliding groove 3, the positioning mechanism is activated. The swing plate 11 acts as a lever. The bottom of the swing plate 11 will tilt upward, and the top of the swing plate 11 will press and position the end of the photovoltaic panel.

[0020] In summary, by utilizing the sliding bracket 4 and the support plate 5, the load is first borne and then pushed in. This eliminates the need for installers to manually lift heavy and fragile photovoltaic panels at heights for extended periods, greatly reducing labor intensity and installation difficulty, and improving installation efficiency. At the same time, the positioning mechanism enables the photovoltaic panels to be positioned quickly.

[0021] Furthermore, a smooth rod 8 is installed through the end of the crossbar 6, and an extrusion head 10 is installed on the top of the smooth rod 8. The end of the extrusion head 10 is set with an arc-shaped surface. An extrusion groove 13 is provided at the bottom of the swing plate 11. The extrusion groove 13 is set in an inclined shape. A protrusion block 7 is fixedly installed on the side of the bottom of the main support 1. The surface of the smooth rod 8 moves through the protrusion block 7. A threaded rod 9 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the smooth rod 8. The inner wall of the protrusion block 7 is provided with a threaded groove corresponding to the threaded rod 9.

[0022] During use, the sliding bracket 4 has been pushed back and the photovoltaic panel is in place. At this time, the swing plate 11 is not pressed down, and the inclined extrusion groove 13 at its bottom is in a high position. The installer rotates the threaded rod 9 at the bottom of the light rod 8. Since the threaded rod 9 cooperates with the threaded groove in the protrusion block 7, the rotation will cause the light rod 8 to produce a vertical upward linear motion. The upward movement of the light rod 8 will drive the extrusion head 10 at its top to move upward synchronously. The arc-shaped end face of the extrusion head 10 begins to contact and enter the inclined extrusion groove 13 at the bottom of the swing plate 11. As the extrusion head 10 continues to rise, it slides along the surface of the inclined extrusion groove 13. This inclined structure converts a vertical upward thrust into a torque that forces the swing plate 11 to rotate around its central axis. According to the lever principle, when the bottom of the swing plate 11 is pushed upward, its top will swing downward, thereby firmly pressing the top of the photovoltaic panel through the positioning block 12.

[0023] Furthermore, the width of the tray 5 corresponds to the width of the snap-fit ​​groove 2, and the surface of the tray 5 is provided with rubber patches.

[0024] In use, the mechanism forms a precise sliding fit. When the sliding bracket 4 moves up and down in the sliding groove 3, the tray 5 slides in the locking groove 2 accordingly. The precise width fit ensures that the movement trajectory of the tray 5 is strictly limited, preventing it from shaking, jamming or tilting in the horizontal plane. When the tray 5 is fully retracted, it can be perfectly embedded in the locking groove 2, forming a flat or nearly flat surface.

[0025] Furthermore, a torsion spring is embedded in the rotating shaft surface in the middle of the swing plate 11.

[0026] In use, the torsion spring is pre-torsional mounted on the rotating shaft. Its natural tendency is to drive the swing plate 11, causing its bottom to retract toward the main support 1, while its top tilts outward, forming a normally open state. When the operator rotates the threaded rod 9 to push the light rod 8 and the extrusion head 10 upward, the extrusion head 10 needs to overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring in order to enter the extrusion groove 13 and push the bottom of the swing plate 11. Under the continuous push of the extrusion head 10, the swing plate 11 overcomes the torsion spring force and rotates, finally pressing the photovoltaic panel.

[0027] In summary, during disassembly, there is no need to manually pry the swing plate 11. The torsion spring ensures that the clamping mechanism automatically and instantly springs open, so that the photovoltaic panel is immediately in a detachable state.

[0028] Furthermore, the end of the positioning block 12 is provided with an elastic surface, which cooperates with the positioning block 12 to clamp the photovoltaic panel.

[0029] During use, an elastic surface made of elastic materials such as rubber and engineering plastics is wrapped around the end of the original rigid positioning block 12. When the swing plate 11 swings downward under the drive of the threaded rod 9, the positioning block 12 moves accordingly. Finally, the elastic surface of the positioning block 12 will contact the frame of the photovoltaic panel first, which can prevent scratches or damage to the anti-corrosion coating on the surface of the frame during the pressing process, effectively protecting the appearance and corrosion resistance of the photovoltaic panel.

[0030] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0031] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0032] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0033] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings, characterized in that: Includes the main support frame (1). The inner wall of the main support (1) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (2), the surface of the snap-fit ​​groove (2) is provided with a sliding groove (3), a sliding bracket (4) is slidably installed inside the sliding groove (3), a support plate (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding bracket (4), a crossbar (6) is connected to the bottom of the sliding bracket (4), and a positioning mechanism is provided on the side of the main support (1). The positioning mechanism includes a swing plate (11), which is located at the top of the main support (1), and the middle part of the swing plate (11) is connected to the main support (1) via a pivot. A positioning block (12) is provided on the top of the swing plate (11).

2. A steel-framed building photovoltaic panel installation clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: A light rod (8) is installed through the end of the crossbar (6), and an extrusion head (10) is installed on the top of the light rod (8). The end of the extrusion head (10) is set as an arc surface. An extrusion groove (13) is provided at the bottom of the swing plate (11). The extrusion groove (13) is set as an inclined shape.

3. The photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protrusion (7) is fixedly installed on the side of the bottom of the main support (1), and the surface of the light rod (8) moves through the protrusion (7).

4. The photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the light rod (8) is fixedly provided with a threaded rod (9), and the inner wall of the protrusion (7) is provided with a threaded groove corresponding to the threaded rod (9).

5. A photovoltaic panel installation clamp for a steel structure building according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the tray (5) corresponds to the width of the snap-fit ​​groove (2), and the surface of the tray (5) is provided with a rubber patch.

6. The photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings according to claim 1, characterized in that: A torsion spring is embedded in the rotating shaft surface in the middle of the swing plate (11).

7. A photovoltaic panel installation clamp for steel structure buildings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the positioning block (12) is provided with an elastic surface, which cooperates with the positioning block (12) to clamp the photovoltaic panel.

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