Rotating and foldable holder for solar panels

The rotatable and foldable solar panel holder addresses the issue of fixed-angle brackets by allowing adjustable angles and folding, improving sunlight capture and transportability.

DE202024105605U1Active Publication Date: 2024-12-19LIAONING URBAN & RURAL CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING DESIGN INSTITUTE CO LTD +1
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Application Number
DE202024105605
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-27
Publication Date
2024-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

Existing solar panel brackets are one-piece structures that cannot adjust their angle to optimize light reception across different times and seasons, leading to reduced sunlight acceptance and increased space consumption during transportation.

Method used

A rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels featuring a rotary assembly with a rotary base, disk, shaft, worm gear, and support assemblies that allow for adjustable angles and folding to enhance sunlight absorption and reduce transport space.

Benefits of technology

The holder adjusts the solar panel's angle for optimal sunlight capture and minimizes transport space by folding, enhancing energy efficiency and ease of handling.

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Abstract

Rotatable and foldable holder for solar collectors, characterized in that it comprises a battery plate body (1), wherein the lower end of the battery plate body (1) is provided with a rotating assembly (2), the assembly (2) comprising a rotating base (21), a rotating disk (22) rotatably connected to the rotating base (21), and a rotating disk (22) fixedly attached to the rotating disk (22), a rotating disk (22) and a rotating shaft (23) fixedly mounted at the lower end of the rotating disk (22) and rotatably connected to the rotating base (21), a rotating motor (26) fixedly mounted within the rotating base (21), and a rotating motor (26) rotatably connected to one end of the rotating motor (26), and a worm gear (29) rotatably attached to one end of the rotating motor (26), wherein the The rotating shaft (23) has a worm gear (24),which is fixedly attached to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft (23) and engages in the worm gear (29), and the rotating disk (22) has a battery plate at its upper end. The rotating disk (22) consists of a transverse support rod (31), an inclined support rod (32) pivotally connected to the transverse support rod (31), and a sliding support rod (33) pivotally connected to the transverse support rod (31) and slidably connected to the inclined support rod (32), wherein the inclined support rod (32) is provided at its upper end with a hinged assembly (4) which hinges the battery plate body (1), wherein the hinged assembly (4) comprises a main flap (41) fixedly attached to the upper side of the inclined support rod (32), a lower flap I (42) rotatably connected to the main flap (41), and a lower flap II (43) rotatably connected to the main flap (41).wherein the main flap (41) is rigidly mounted symmetrically at both ends by a pivot connection to lower flap I (42) and lower flap II (43), and lower flap II (43), which is rotatably connected to main flap I (42), wherein the main flap (41) is rigidly mounted symmetrically at both ends by a hinge (44) which is rotatably connected to lower flap I (42) and lower flap II (43), wherein the main flap (41) is rigidly mounted symmetrically at both ends by a limiting plate (45) which forms a limiting position for lower flap I (42) and lower flap II (43).
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Description

Technical area

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solar panel support devices, in particular rotatable and foldable holders for solar collectors. State of the art

[0002] A solar collector, also known as a photovoltaic collector, is a device that converts sunlight into electricity, a process achieved through the photovoltaic effect, where when sunlight hits the photovoltaic material on the collector, a flow of electrons is generated, producing an electric current. A solar collector support mechanism (also known as a holder or mounting bracket) is a system for attaching and securing the solar collector to ensure it is stable and can effectively capture sunlight.

[0003] The bracket optimizes the light by setting the angle of the panel, which can improve energy yield in certain seasons and periods, but the bracket is usually a one-piece structure, which means that the angle cannot be adjusted to optimize light reception at different times and seasons, thus reducing the acceptance of sunlight, and at the same time it cannot be adjusted to take up more space during transport, making the bracket not easy to transport and carry. Content of the utility model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a new type of mounting solution: to adjust the angle of the battery plate to optimize light reception, thereby improving energy yield during specific seasons and periods. However, the mounting is typically a single-piece structure that cannot be adjusted to optimize the angle of light received at different times of the year, thus limiting the absorption of sunlight. Furthermore, it is not easily transportable, making it bulky and difficult to handle. The aim is to offer a new type of mounting solution: a rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned purpose, the utility model offers the following technical solution: A rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels, comprising a battery plate body with a rotatable rotating assembly at the lower end of the battery plate body. The rotating assembly comprises a rotating base, a rotating disk rotatably coupled to the rotating base, and a rotating disk fixed at the lower end of the rotating disk and rotatably coupled to the rotating base. The rotating base, the rotating disk rotatably connected to the rotating base, and the rotating shaft fixed at the lower end of the rotating disk and rotatably connected to the rotating base, wherein the rotating motor is fixed inside the rotating base and the worm gear is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating motor, and the rotating shaft is a worm gear.which is attached to the circumference of the rotating shaft, with a worm gear meshing with the worm gear, wherein the rotating disk has a support assembly at its top to support the battery plate body, the support assembly comprising a transverse support rod symmetrically attached to the top of the rotating disk, an inclined support rod rotatably connected to the transverse support rod, and a sliding support rod rotatably connected to the transverse support rod and slidably connected to the inclined support rod, the inclined support rod being provided with a folding assembly at its upper end for folding the battery plate body, the folding assembly comprising a main flap fixed on the top of the inclined support rod, a sub-flap I rotatably coupled to the main flap, and a sub-flap II rotatably coupled to the main flap.wherein the main flap is symmetrically and firmly connected to the diagonal support rod on both sides. the main flap is symmetrically provided on both sides with a limiting plate to limit the lower flap I and the lower flap II.

[0006] In a further embodiment of the utility model, the lower flap I has a snap slot at one end, which is attached to the lower flap II, and the lower flap II has a snap block at one end, which is attached to the snap slot, the snap block sliding on the inside of the snap block. On the inside of the snap block is an insertion block that slides into the lower flap I, and on the inside of the snap block is a return spring that is attached to the insertion block. On the top of the snap slot is an insertion block that is attached to the insertion block. The top of the snap slot is provided with an insertion block for securing the insertion slot.

[0007] In a further embodiment of the utility model, the rotating disc has a nut on its circumference, on the inside of which a ball bearing is attached to reduce rotational friction, the ball bearing being connected to the inside of the nut in a uniformly rotating motion.

[0008] As a further solution of the utility model, the rotating base is firmly attached to the inside of the battery, which is electrically connected to the rotating motor.

[0009] As a further option, the cross support rod is symmetrically equipped at both ends with a rotary shaft, which is rotatably connected to the diagonal support rod and the sliding support rod, and with an extension rod, which is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding support rod, for adjusting the tilt angle. Extension rod for adjusting the tilt angle.

[0010] As a further solution of the utility model: The inclined support rod limits the limiting slot hole at one end of the opening and extension rod, and the limiting slot hole is open evenly and symmetrically at both ends of the inclined support rod. The limiting slot hole is also arranged symmetrically at both ends of the extension rod, and the limiting slot hole is connected to the limiting rod at one end for boundary fastening.

[0011] The advantageous effects of the utility model compared to the prior art are: 1. The utility model allows the bracket to be folded together with the main flap via the hinge during transport, reducing the space required for transport and facilitating the transport of the bracket. Simultaneously, the rotary motor can be started via an external control. The rotary motor drives the worm gear, causing it to rotate. The worm gear rotates, which in turn rotates the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft rotates the rotating disc, which in turn rotates the battery plate body. The rotating assembly adjusts the angle of the battery plate body according to the time of day and year, thus increasing solar radiation. The rotating assembly can adjust the angle of the battery plate body according to the time of day and year to increase the efficiency of sunlight absorption. 2. Simultaneously, when folding, the insertion block is pressed into the snap block. Then, the snap block of the lower flap II can be inserted into the snap slot of the lower flap I, with the insertion block being connected to the snap slot of the lower flap I by the return spring. The insertion block is then automatically ejected into the insertion slot by the reaction force of the return spring, thus completing the fold fixation. The insertion slot and the insertion block are able to minimize the risk of the fold coming loose during transport.

[0012] The limiting bar is pulled out of the limiting slot hole at the ends of the inclined support bar and the extension bar, with the sliding support stage being rotated by the rotary shaft and the inner extension bar being pushed onto the inner extension bar. The extension bar and inclined support bar can change the tilt angle of the battery plate body when the support spacing is changed, and then the limiting bar is reinserted into the limiting slot hole to complete the limiting. The support assembly allows for adjustment of the tilt angle of the battery plate body, further increasing the efficiency of the battery plate body in collecting sunlight. Description of the accompanying drawings Fig. is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the utility model; Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the structure of the main flap of the utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the folding structure of the main flap, lower flap I and lower flap II of the utility model; Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the cross-sectional structure of the main flap, lower flap I and lower flap II of the utility model; Fig. Figure 5 is a partially enlarged schematic structural representation of the utility model at B in Fig. 4; Fig. Figure 6 is a schematic representation of the cross-sectional structure of the rotary base of the utility model; Fig. Figure 7 is a partially enlarged schematic structure diagram at A in Fig. 6 of the utility model; Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic representation of the side structure of the utility model rotating base.

[0013] In the illustration: 1, Battery plate body; 2, Rotating assembly; 21, Rotating base; 22, Rotating disk; 23, Rotating shaft; 24, Worm gear; 25, Battery; 26, Rotating motor; 27, Nut; 28, Ball bearing; 29, Worm gear; 3, Support assembly; 31, Transverse support rod; 32, Diagonal support rod; 33, Sliding support rod; 34, Extension rod; 35, Rotating shaft; 36, Limiting slot hole; 37, Limiting rod; 4, Hinged assembly; 41, Main flap; 42, Lower flap I; 43, Lower flap II; 44, Hinge; 45, Limiting plate; 46, Snap block; 47, Return spring; 48, Insertion block; 49, Snap slot; 410, Insertion slot. Designs

[0014] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model are clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is clear that the described embodiments represent only a portion of the embodiments of the utility model and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments that a person skilled in the art can produce without inventive work fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0015] In describing the present utility model, it must be clarified that the terms "center," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inside," "outside," and the like, "outside," and the like, denote orientations or positional relationships based on those illustrated in the accompanying drawings. These terms serve only to facilitate and simplify the description of the present utility model and do not imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be designed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they are not to be understood as limiting the present utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying any relative meaning.In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the terms "attaching," "connecting," "connecting," and "setting," unless expressly provided otherwise and limited, are to be understood as "construction" in a broad sense, e.g., as a permanent connection, a detachable connection, or a connection in one piece; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium; or a connection within two elements. For a person skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the context of the present utility model is comprehensible in certain cases. One embodiment of the present utility model is described below in accordance with the overall structure of the utility model.

[0016] According to the Fig. Sections 1 to 8 of the utility model "Rotatable and foldable holder for solar collectors" comprise a battery plate body 1, wherein the lower end of the battery plate body 1 is provided with a rotatable rotating assembly 2. The rotating assembly 2 comprises a rotating base 21, a rotating disk 22 rotatably connected to the rotating base 21, and a rotating disk 22 fixedly attached to the lower end of the rotating disk 22 and rotatably connected to the rotating base 21. Rotating base 21, rotating disk 22, which is rotatably connected to the rotating base 21, and rotating shaft 23, which is fixedly attached to the lower end of the rotating disk 22 and rotatably connected to the rotating base 21, rotating base 21, which is fixedly attached inside to a rotary motor 26 and rotatably connected at one end of the rotary motor 26 to a worm gear 29.The rotating shaft 23 has a worm gear 24 which is fixedly connected to the worm gear 29 at the outer circumference, and the rotating disk 22 has a support assembly 3 on the top of the rotating base 22 for supporting the battery plate body 1.The support assembly 3 comprises a transverse support rod 31, which is symmetrically fixed to the top of the turntable 22, an inclined support rod 32, which is rotatably coupled to the transverse support rod 31, and an inclined support rod 32, which is rotatably coupled to the transverse support rod 31, wherein the inclined support rod 32 is rotatably connected to the transverse support rod 31, and the sliding support rod 33 is rotatably connected to the transverse support rod 31 and slidably connected to the inclined support rod 32, wherein the inclined support rod 32 is provided at its top with a folding assembly 4, which folds the battery plate body 1 together, wherein the folding assembly 4 comprises the main flap 41, which is fixedly attached to the top of the inclined support rod 32, the lower flap I 42, which is rotatably connected to the main flap 41, and the lower flap II 43, which is rotatably connected to the main flap 41.Main flap 41 is symmetrically connected on both sides to lower flap I 42 and lower flap II 43 by hinge 44 in a rotationally fixed manner, and main flap 41 is symmetrically connected on both sides to limit plates for lower flap I 42 and lower flap II 43. Limit plate 45.

[0017] As from the Fig. As shown in Figures 1 to 8, the lower flap I 42 is provided at one end with a snap slot 49, which is attached to the lower flap II 43, and the lower flap II 43 is provided at one end with a snap block 46, which is attached to the snap slot 49 by a snap closure. The snap block 46 is slidably connected on the inside to the insertion block 48, which is inserted with the lower flap I 42, and the return spring 47 is fixedly mounted to the insertion block 48 on the inside of the snap block 46, and the top of the snap slot 49 is provided with an insertion slot 410, which is attached to the insertion block 48.

[0018] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1 to 8, the rotating disk 22 is provided with a nut 27 on its outer circumference, and a ball bearing 28 is rotatably connected to the inside of the nut 27 to reduce rotational friction. The ball bearing 28 is rotatably connected to the inside of the nut 27 in a uniformly rotating manner. The rotating base 21 has an electrically connected rotary motor 26, which is fixedly mounted inside the rotating base 21. The rotating base 21 has a battery 25, which is fixedly mounted inside the rotating base 21 and is electrically connected to the rotary motor 26.

[0019] As in the Fig.As shown in Figures 1 to 8, the transverse support rod 31 is symmetrically provided at both ends with a rotational shaft 35, which is rotatably connected to the diagonal support rod 32 and the sliding support rod 33; the sliding support rod 33 is slidably connected internally to the extension rod 34; the diagonal support rod 32 is provided at one end with a limiting slot 36, which is attached to the extension rod 34 in an end position, and the limiting slot 36 is arranged uniformly and symmetrically on the diagonal support rod 32. The limiting slot 36 is arranged uniformly and symmetrically at both ends of the extension rod 32, and the limiting slot 36 is inserted into the limiting rod 37 at one end of the extension rod 34 for end attachment.

[0020] The operating principle of the utility model is that, for transport purposes, the lower flap I 42 and the lower flap II 43 can be folded together with the main flap 41 by means of the hinge 44, thus reducing the space required for transport and facilitating the transport of the bracket. Furthermore, the insertion block 48 can be pressed into the main flap 41 in the folded state. In the folded state, the insertion block 48 is pressed into the snap block 46, whereupon the snap block 46 of the lower flap II 43 is inserted into the snap slot 49 at the end of the lower flap I 42. The insertion block 48 can then be inserted into the snap slot 49 by means of the return spring 47. The insertion block 48 is then automatically snapped into the insertion slot 410 by the reaction force of the return spring 47 to complete the folding fixation.The insertion slot 410 and the insertion block 48 are able to minimize the occurrence of fold loosening during transport and are simultaneously activated by the external control. The rotary motor 26 drives the worm gear 29, and the rotation of the worm gear 29 drives the worm gear 24, and the rotation of the worm gear 24 drives the rotary motor 26, which in turn drives the rotary motor 29. The rotation of the worm gear 24 rotates the rotary shaft 23, and the rotation of the rotary shaft 23 rotates the rotary disk 22, which in turn can be rotated with the battery plate body 1. The rotation assembly 2 can be adjusted according to the time of year and season.The rotating assembly 2 can adjust the angle of the battery plate body 1 according to the different seasons, increasing the efficiency of sunlight collection. The limiting rod 37 is moved from the inclined support rod 32 and the extension rod 34 at both ends of the limiting slot hole 36 inside the rotating shaft 35 and sliding support rod 33. The inner extension rod 34 and inclined support rod 32 are then moved apart. When changing the support distance, the tilt angle of the battery plate body 1 can be altered. Afterward, the limiting rod 37 is reinserted into the limiting slot hole 36 to complete the limiting, and the battery plate body can be adjusted by the support assembly 3. The tilt angle of the battery plate body 1's support is further increased to enhance the efficiency of the battery plate body 1 in collecting sunlight.

[0021] The embodiment described above is only a better specific embodiment of the utility model; however, the scope of protection of the utility model is not limited to it, and any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the technical field of the utility model is covered by the scope of protection of the utility model within the technical field of the utility model disclosed herein by making equivalent replacements or modifications in accordance with the technical solution of the utility model and its utility model idea.

Claims

[1] Rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels, characterized bythat it comprises a battery plate body (1), wherein the lower end of the battery plate body (1) is provided with a rotating assembly (2), wherein the rotating assembly (2) comprises a rotating base (21), a rotating disc (22) rotatably connected to the rotating base (21), and a rotating disc (22) fixedly attached to the rotating disc (22), a rotating disc (22) and a rotating shaft (23) fixedly mounted on the lower end of the rotating disc (22) and rotatably connected to the rotating base (21), a rotating motor (26) fixedly mounted within the rotating base (21), and a rotating motor (26) rotatably connected to one end of the rotating motor (26), a worm gear (29) rotatably attached to one end of the rotating motor (26), wherein the rotating shaft (23) comprises a worm gear (24),which is fixedly attached to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft (23) and engages with the worm gear (29), and the rotating disc (22) has a battery plate at the upper end. The rotating disc (22) consists of a transverse support rod (31), an inclined support rod (32) which is pivotally connected to the transverse support rod (31), and a sliding support rod (33) which is pivotally connected to the transverse support rod (31) and slidably connected to the inclined support rod (32), wherein the inclined support rod (32) is provided at the top with a folding assembly (4) which folds the battery plate body (1), wherein the folding assembly (4) comprises a main flap (41) which is fixedly attached to the upper side of the inclined support rod (32), a lower flap I (42) which is pivotally connected to the main flap (41), and a lower flap II (43) which is pivotally connected to the main flap (41).wherein the main flap (41) is fixedly mounted symmetrically at both ends with a pivot connection to the lower flap I (42) and the lower flap II (43), and the lower flap II (43), which is pivotally connected to the main flap I (42), the lower flap II (43), wherein the main flap (41) is fixedly mounted symmetrically at both ends with a hinge (44) which is pivotally connected to the lower flap I (42) and the lower flap II (43), wherein the main flap (41) is fixedly mounted symmetrically at both ends with a limiting plate (45) which forms a limiting position for the lower flap I (42) and the lower flap II (43). [2] Rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels according to claim 1, characterized bythat the lower flap I (42) is provided at one end with a snap slot (49) for attachment to the lower flap II (43), and that the lower flap II (43) is provided with a snap slot (49) for attachment to the lower flap II (43), snap block (46) has a return spring (47) which is firmly connected on the inside to the insertion block (48), and the snap slot (49) is open at the top with an insertion slot (410) for attachment to the insertion block (48). [3] Rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels according to claim 1, characterized by that the rotating disc (22) is provided with a nut (27) on the outer circumference and the inside of the nut (27) is rotatably connected to a ball bearing (28) which reduces the rotational friction, ball bearing (28), wherein the ball bearing (28) is connected to the inside of the nut (27) so as to be uniformly rotatable in the circumferential direction. [4] Rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels according to claim 1, characterized by that the rotary base (21) is firmly connected internally to a battery (25) electrically connected to the rotary motor (26). [5] Rotatable and foldable holder for solar panels according to claim 1, characterized by that the cross support rod (31) is provided at both ends symmetrically with an inclined support rod (32) and a sliding support rod (33) which are rotatably connected to the rotation shaft (35), and that the sliding support rod (33) is slidably connected on the inside to an extension rod (34) for adjusting the angle of inclination. [6] Rotatable and foldable holder for solar collectors according to claim 5, characterized bythat one end of the inclined support rod (32) is provided with an extension rod (34) which is provided with the limit slot hole (36) at one end of the inclined support rod (32), and the limit slot hole (36) is arranged evenly and symmetrically at both ends of the inclined support rod (32), and the limit slot hole (36) is arranged equally and symmetrically on the extension rod (34), The limit slot hole (36) is connected to a limit rod (37) for limit fastening at one end of the extension rod (34).

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