Fixing structure of solar power panel

Abstract

To provide a fixing structure of a solar power panel which enables easy attachment / detachment of a solar power panel to a vehicle.SOLUTION: A fixing structure 1 of a solar power panel includes: a pair of roof rails 100 fixed onto a roof 12 of a vehicle 10; a solar power panel 200 which may be fixed to the pair of roof rails; and fixing members which detachably fix the solar power panel to the pair of roof rails. The solar power panel 200 has a panel edge part 220 formed at an edge in a width direction of the vehicle. Each roof rail 100 has a holding part 110 which holds the panel edge part. The fixing member detachably fixes the panel edge part to each roof rail.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This disclosure relates to a fixing structure for a solar power generation panel. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-131612 discloses a solar cell panel for a vehicle used as the roof of the vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-131612 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In a vehicle including the vehicle solar panel described in JP 2015-131612 A, the solar panel also serves as the roof of the vehicle, making it difficult to replace the solar panel.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a fixing structure for a solar power generation panel that enables easy attachment and detachment of a solar power generation panel to a vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A fixing structure for a solar power generation panel according to one aspect of this disclosure comprises a pair of roof rails fixed onto the roof of a vehicle, a solar power generation panel fixable to the pair of roof rails, and a fixing member for removably fixing the solar power generation panel to the pair of roof rails, wherein the solar power generation panel has a panel edge portion formed on an edge portion in the width direction of the vehicle, each of the roof rails has a holding portion for holding the panel edge portion, and the fixing member for removably fixing the panel edge portion to each of the roof rails. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide a fixing structure for a solar power generation panel that enables easy attachment and detachment of a solar power generation panel to a vehicle. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a fixing structure for a solar panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a modified example of the fixing structure of the solar panel. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a modified example of the fixing structure of the solar panel. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a schematic diagram of a modified example of the fixing structure of the solar power generation panel. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a modified example of the fixing structure of the solar panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0010] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a fixing structure for a solar power generation panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a roof rail, and Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in Fig. 1.

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the fixing structure for a solar power generation panel includes a pair of roof rails 100, a solar power generation panel 200, and a fixing member 300.

[0012] The pair of roof rails 100 are fixed to the roof 12 of the vehicle 10. The pair of roof rails 100 are provided at a distance in the width direction of the vehicle 10. Each roof rail 100 has a holding portion 110 that holds a solar power generation panel 200. The holding portion 110 has a shape that extends continuously in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. However, the holding portion 110 may be composed of a plurality of holding elements provided at intervals in the front-rear direction.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the holding portion 110 in this embodiment is configured as a groove provided on inner surfaces 100S of a pair of roof rails 100 facing each other in the width direction. The groove opens rearward. This opening may be closed by a cap 150 that is detachable from the rear end of the roof rail 100. The depth of the groove (dimension in the width direction) may be set to be constant over the entire area of ​​the groove in the front-rear direction, or may be set to gradually decrease toward the front of the vehicle. The height of the groove may be set to be constant over the entire area of ​​the holding portion 110 in the front-rear direction, or may be set to gradually decrease toward the front of the vehicle.

[0014] The solar panel 200 is formed in a flat plate shape. The solar panel 200 may be formed in a slightly curved shape so as to be convex upward. As shown in FIG. 3, the solar panel 200 has a panel body 210 and a panel edge portion 220.

[0015] The panel body 210 is positioned between a pair of roof rails 100. The panel body 210 has a solar cell 212 and a sealing layer 214. Wiring for the solar cell 212 is led into the vehicle interior through, for example, the shark fin 14 (see FIG. 6).

[0016] The sealing layer 214 seals the solar cell 212. The sealing layer 214 is made of a resin having optical transparency. The sealing layer 214 is made of, for example, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyolefin, silicone, or ionomer. A cover made of glass or a resin film may be provided on the surface of the sealing layer 214.

[0017] The panel edge 220 extends outward in the width direction from the panel body 210. The panel edge 220 is molded integrally with the sealing layer 214 using the same material as that forming the sealing layer 214. The thickness of the panel edge 220 is substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the height of the holding portion 110. The panel edge 220 is inserted from the rear end of the groove that constitutes the holding portion 110 toward the front.

[0018] The fixing member 300 detachably fixes the solar power generation panel 200 to the pair of roof rails 100. Specifically, the fixing member 300 fixes the panel edge portion 220 of the solar power generation panel 200 to the holding portion 110 of the roof rail 100. In this embodiment, the fixing member 300 is configured with a fastening member (such as a bolt or a rivet).

[0019] As described above, in the solar power generation panel fixing structure 1 of this embodiment, the panel edge portion 220 of the solar power generation panel 200 can be fixed to the holding portion 110 of the roof rail 100 by the fixing member 300, making it possible to easily attach and detach the solar power generation panel 200 to the vehicle.

[0020] Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.

[0021] (First Modification) 4, the panel edge portion 220 has an extension portion 222 and an engagement portion 224. The extension portion 222 has a shape extending in the width direction from the panel main body 210. The extension portion 222 is molded integrally with the sealing layer 214 using the same material as that forming the sealing layer 214. The engagement portion 224 has a shape extending from the extension portion 222 in a direction intersecting the width direction (e.g., downward).

[0022] The holding portion 110 has a support portion 112 and a locking portion 114. The support portion 112 supports an extension portion 222. The thickness of the extension portion 222 is substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the height of the support portion 112. The locking portion 114 extends downward from the outer end portion of the support portion 112 in the width direction. The locking portion 114 is provided on the inner side of the engagement portion 224 in the width direction. The locking portion 114 locks the engagement portion 224.

[0023] The fixing member 300 passes through the extending portion 222 and fixes the extending portion 222 to the support portion 112 .

[0024] In this embodiment, the engagement portion 224 engages with the locking portion 114, so that the solar power generation panel 200 is prevented from coming off the roof rail 100.

[0025] (Second Modification) 5, the panel edge portion 220 has an elastic portion 226 and a reinforcing portion 228. The elastic portion 226 is made of an elastic material and is connected to the panel main body 210. The elastic portion 226 is made of, for example, rubber. The elastic portion 226 is welded to an end portion of the panel main body 210 in the width direction.

[0026] The reinforcing portion 228 has a higher rigidity than the elastic portion 226. The reinforcing portion 228 is made of, for example, a metal. The reinforcing portion 228 covers at least the upper and lower surfaces of the elastic portion 226. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the reinforcing portion 228 covers the upper and lower surfaces of the elastic portion 226 and the outer end surface of the elastic portion 226 in the width direction.

[0027] The fixing member 300 fastens the elastic portion 226 and the reinforcing portion 228 to the holding portion 110 in a state in which the fixing member 300 penetrates the elastic portion 226 and the reinforcing portion 228 in the thickness direction (vertical direction) of the elastic portion 226 .

[0028] In this embodiment, the elastic portion 226 absorbs the linear expansion of the panel body 210, thereby suppressing distortion, damage, and the like of the panel body 210. Furthermore, the reinforcing portion 228 is provided, so that the fastening force of the fixing member 300 is effectively ensured. Note that the reinforcing portion 228 may be omitted. However, by providing the reinforcing portion 228, damage and deterioration of the elastic portion 226 due to external input is suppressed compared to a case in which the reinforcing portion 228 is omitted and the panel edge portion 220 is composed of only the elastic portion 226.

[0029] (Third Modification) 6, the solar power generation panel fixing structure 1 further includes a support member 400 that supports the solar power generation panel 200. The support member 400 connects the pair of roof rails 100 to each other. An upper surface of the support member 400 may be adhered to a lower surface of the panel body 210.

[0030] (Fourth Modification) As shown in FIG. 7, the holding portion 110 of the roof rail 100 may be configured with a step portion capable of supporting the panel edge portion 220.

[0031] [Aspects] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiments described above are examples of the following aspects.

[0032] (Aspect 1) A pair of roof rails fixed onto a roof of a vehicle; A photovoltaic power generation panel that can be fixed to the pair of roof rails; a fixing member for removably fixing the solar power generation panel to the pair of roof rails, The solar power generation panel has a panel edge portion formed on an edge portion in a width direction of the vehicle, Each of the roof rails has a holding portion for holding the panel edge portion, The fixing member is a fixing structure for a solar power generation panel that removably fixes the panel edge portion to each of the roof rails.

[0033] In this solar panel fixing structure, the panel edge of the solar panel can be fixed to the holding portion of the roof rail with a fixing member, making it possible to easily attach and detach the solar panel to and from the vehicle.

[0034] (Aspect 2) The solar panel fixing structure according to aspect 1, wherein the retaining portion is configured as a groove provided on inner surfaces of the pair of roof rails facing each other in the width direction and extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle.

[0035] In this embodiment, the solar power generation panel is held on the roof rail by inserting the panel edge of the solar power generation panel into the groove of each roof rail.

[0036] (Aspect 3) The solar power generation panel is A panel body including a solar cell; the panel edge; The panel edge is an extension portion extending in the width direction from the panel main body; an engagement portion extending from the extension portion in a direction intersecting the width direction, The holding portion is A support portion that supports the extension portion; a locking portion provided on an inner side of the engaging portion in the width direction and configured to lock the engaging portion.

[0037] In this embodiment, the solar power generation panel is prevented from coming off the roof rail.

[0038] (Aspect 4) The solar power generation panel is A panel body including a solar cell; the panel edge; 3. The solar panel fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein the panel edge portion includes an elastic portion made of an elastic material and connected to the panel body.

[0039] In this embodiment, the elastic portion absorbs the linear expansion of the panel body, thereby suppressing distortion and damage to the panel body.

[0040] (Aspect 5) The panel edge portion further includes a reinforcing portion having a rigidity higher than a rigidity of the elastic portion and covering an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastic portion, A fixing structure for a solar panel as described in aspect 4, wherein the fixing member fastens the elastic portion and the reinforcing portion to the holding portion while penetrating the elastic portion and the reinforcing portion in the thickness direction of the elastic portion.

[0041] In this embodiment, the fastening force of the fixing member is effectively ensured.

[0042] (Aspect 6) The solar panel fixing structure according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, further comprising a support member that connects the pair of roof rails to each other and supports the solar panel.

[0043] In this aspect, vibration of the solar power generation panel relative to the vehicle while the vehicle is traveling is suppressed.

[0044] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered as limiting. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the description of the embodiments above, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1 fixing structure for solar power generation panel, 10 vehicle, 12 roof, 100 roof rail, 110 holding portion (groove), 112 support portion, 114 locking portion, 200 solar power generation panel, 210 panel body, 212 solar cell, 214 sealing layer, 220 panel edge portion, 222 extension portion, 224 engagement portion, 226 elastic portion, 228 reinforcing portion, 300 fixing member, 400 support member.

Claims

1. A pair of roof rails fixed onto a roof of a vehicle; A solar power generation panel that can be fixed to the pair of roof rails; a fixing member for removably fixing the solar power generation panel to the pair of roof rails, The solar power generation panel has a panel edge portion formed on an edge portion in a width direction of the vehicle, Each of the roof rails has a holding portion for holding the panel edge portion, The fixing member is a fixing structure for a solar power generation panel that removably fixes the panel edge portion to each of the roof rails.

2. 2. The solar panel fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein the retaining portion is configured as a groove provided on inner surfaces of the pair of roof rails that face each other in the width direction and extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle.

3. The solar power generation panel is A panel body including a solar cell; the panel edge; The panel edge is an extension portion extending in the width direction from the panel main body; an engagement portion extending from the extension portion in a direction intersecting the width direction, The holding portion is A support portion that supports the extension portion; The solar panel fixing structure according to claim 1 , further comprising: a locking portion provided on an inner side of the engaging portion in the width direction, the locking portion being configured to lock the engaging portion.

4. The solar power generation panel is A panel body including a solar cell; the panel edge; The solar panel fixing structure according to claim 1 , wherein the panel edge portion includes an elastic portion made of an elastic material and connected to the panel body.

5. The panel edge portion further includes a reinforcing portion having a rigidity higher than a rigidity of the elastic portion and covering an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastic portion, The fixing structure for a solar power generation panel according to claim 4 , wherein the fixing member fastens the elastic portion and the reinforcing portion to the holding portion in a state in which the fixing member penetrates the elastic portion and the reinforcing portion in a thickness direction of the elastic portion.

6. The solar panel fixing structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a support member connecting the pair of roof rails to each other and supporting the solar panel.

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