Loading structure of solar panel in top cover with hanging tool

The sliding and folding mechanisms for solar panels on top covers with lifting devices address interference and damage issues, ensuring uninterrupted lifting and maximizing electricity generation by adjusting panel orientation.

JP2025149723APending Publication Date: 2025-10-08HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024050537
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-26
Publication Date
2025-10-08

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Technical Problem

Existing solar panel installations on top covers with lifting devices face issues such as interference with lifting connectors, reduced electricity generation due to partial coverage, and potential damage during transportation or storage.

Method used

A sliding mechanism allows solar panels to move between shielded and exposed positions, enabling lifting without removal, and includes a folding mechanism for compact storage and an angle adjustment mechanism to optimize sunlight exposure.

Benefits of technology

Ensures uninterrupted lifting capability, prevents panel damage, and maximizes electricity generation by adjusting panel orientation for optimal sunlight exposure.

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Abstract

To provide loading structure of a solar panel by which the solar panel is not necessary to be removed in elevation while securing area of the solar panel in a top cover with a hanging tool.SOLUTION: Loading structure of a solar panel in a top cover with a hanging tool of the present invention comprises: in the top cover 1 with the hanging tool 2 for elevation on a top face, the solar panel 4 arranged at an upper part of the top cover 1 to be slidable at an upper part of the hanging tool 2 via a slide mechanism 10, wherein the solar panel 4 can move between a shielding position at which the hanging tool 2 is covered with the solar panel 4 to be made impossible to be elevated and an exposure position at which the hanging tool is exposed to be made possible to be elevated by sliding.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a top cover that covers the top of a battery (storage battery), work equipment, etc., and relates to a mounting structure for a solar panel on the top cover that is equipped with a lifting device that allows it to be lifted by a crane rope, etc. during transportation. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are products that combine solar panels with batteries, work machines, etc., and use the electricity generated by the solar panels to charge the battery or supply it to equipment (loads) that operate on the electricity within the work machine.

[0003] For example, a mobile solar system 80 is known, as shown in Figure 19, which comprises a battery housed in a box body 83 mounted on the base of a hand cart 81, and a solar panel 85 housed in a support frame 86 installed at an angle to the horizontal on top of the box body 83 and which supplies power to the battery (Patent Document 1).

[0004] Here, in order to use solar panels, they need to be exposed to sunlight. In addition to the mobile solar system 80 described above, there are also solar panels 91 attached to the top of a top cover 90 that is placed on top of a housing that houses a battery or work equipment, as shown in Figure 20.

[0005] As shown in FIG. 21, some of the above-mentioned top covers 90 are provided with a lifting device 92 on the top surface of the top cover 90 so that the top cover 90 can be lifted up during transportation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3236627 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, when installing a solar panel 91 on top of a top cover 90 equipped with a hoisting device 92 as shown in Figure 21, if the solar panel 91 installed as shown in Figure 20 covers the top of the hoisting device 92, it will be impossible to attach a lifting connector such as a hook attached to the end of a crane rope to the hoisting device 92, making it impossible to lift the panel and causing problems with transportation.

[0008] Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 21, the single-point lifting device 92 is located approximately in the center of the upper surface of the top cover 90, and if a solar panel 91 with a reduced area is installed to avoid the center where the lifting device 92 is located so that it can be lifted even when the solar panel 91 is installed, the amount of electricity that can be generated will be reduced.

[0009] Furthermore, if the light receiving surface of the solar panel 91 is left exposed above the top cover 90 as in the example shown in FIG. 20, the solar panel 91 may be damaged during transportation or storage.

[0010] In order to solve the problems mentioned above, it is conceivable to make the solar panel 91 installed on the top cover 90 detachable so that the solar panel 91 can be removed during transport or storage. However, this would result in the trouble of removing the solar panel 91 during transport or storage, the trouble of attaching the solar panel 91 and connecting the wiring when in use, and the problem of needing a separate storage space to store the removed solar panel 91.

[0011] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the shortcomings of the above-mentioned conventional technology, and aims to provide a mounting structure for solar panels on a top cover equipped with a lifting device, which ensures the area of ​​the solar panels while eliminating the need to remove the solar panels when lifting them, and which also makes it possible to prevent damage to the solar panels during transportation and storage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The means for solving the problems are described below together with the reference numerals used in the description of the embodiment of the invention. These reference numerals are used to clarify the correspondence between the description of the claims and the description of the embodiment of the invention, and needless to say, are not used to restrict the interpretation of the technical scope of the present invention.

[0013] In order to achieve the above object, the mounting structure of the solar panel on the top cover equipped with the hanging device of the present invention is as follows: In the top cover 1 equipped with a lifting device 2 on the top surface, The solar panel 4 is provided on the top of the top cover 1 via a slide mechanism 10 and slidably disposed above the hanging device 2, The solar panel 4 is characterized in that it can slide to move between a shielded position where the hoisting device 2 is covered by the solar panel 4, making it impossible to hoist it, and an exposed position where the hoisting device 2 is exposed, making it possible to hoist it (Claim 1).

[0014] The solar panel 4 may also be composed of two solar panels 4 that are connected via a folding mechanism 7, and are folded into two upper and lower layers with their light-receiving surfaces facing each other when the folding mechanism 7 is closed, and are unfolded when the folding mechanism 7 is opened (Claim 2).

[0015] In addition, the present invention may be provided with a slide lock mechanism 20 that can switch between a locked state in which the solar panel 4 is fixed in the shielding position and an unlocked state in which the solar panel 4 can be slid (Claim 3).

[0016] Furthermore, the slide lock mechanism 20 may be configured to maintain and release the locked state by operating a key (claim 4).

[0017] In addition, in the present invention, the solar panel 4 is connected to the top of the solar panel 1 (see reference numeral 41 in Figs. 12 and 13) via a slide mechanism 45, The solar panel 4 may be slidable relative to the solar panel 1 (claim 5).

[0018] In addition, the present invention may also be provided with an angle adjustment mechanism 50 consisting of a support bracket 51 attached to the slide mechanism 10, a hinge 52 connecting the support bracket 51 and the solar panel 4 and supporting the solar panel 4 rotatably on the support bracket 51, and an angle holding means 53 attached to the support bracket 51 and holding the solar panel 4 at a predetermined angle (Claim 6).

[0019] Furthermore, in the present invention, the top cover 1 may be arranged on top of a lifting mechanism 62 installed on top of a chassis 61 equipped with a running device and a drive source for driving the running device (Claim 7). [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the mounting structure for the solar panel on the top cover equipped with the lifting device of the present invention allows the solar panel 4 to be slid to the exposed position during transportation, and the lifting connector can be attached to the lifting device 2 and lifted without removing the solar panel 4, eliminating the need to detach the solar panel 4 during transportation or use, which was a concern with conventional structures.

[0021] Furthermore, the configuration of the present invention eliminates the need to install a solar panel 4 with a reduced area to avoid the area above where the hanging device 2 is placed, thereby ensuring the area of ​​the solar panel 4.

[0022] When the solar panel 4 is made up of two solar panels 4 connected by a folding mechanism 7, it can be folded up for compact storage during storage and the light receiving surface of each solar panel 4 is protected, while when in use the two solar panels 4 can be unfolded to increase the light receiving area.

[0023] In a configuration equipped with a slide lock mechanism 20 and the key, without the key the solar panel 4 cannot be slid from the hidden position to the exposed position, making it impossible to lift, i.e., transport, thereby providing an anti-theft effect.

[0024] Furthermore, if the solar panel 4 is connected to the top of the solar panel 1 via a sliding mechanism 45, the light receiving area of ​​the solar panel 4 can be made larger when in use and can be stored compactly when in storage.

[0025] Furthermore, in a configuration equipped with an angle adjustment mechanism 50, when the solar panel 4 is in use, the light receiving surface of the solar panel 4 can be adjusted to match the angle of incidence of sunlight, thereby increasing the power generation efficiency of the solar panel 4.

[0026] Furthermore, in a configuration in which the top cover 1 is arranged on top of a lifting mechanism 62 on the chassis 61, the top cover 1 can be raised by the lifting mechanism 62, allowing the solar panel 4 to be placed at a high position, allowing it to receive sunlight without being obstructed by surrounding buildings or trees. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a mounting structure for a solar panel on a top cover equipped with a hanging device of the present invention, and also showing the state of the solar panel when stored. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of a solar panel mounting structure on a top cover equipped with the hanger of the present invention shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] Cross section of line AA in Figure 2. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram showing the state when the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hoisting tool of FIG. 1 is lifted up. [Figure 5] 2 is a diagram showing the state of a solar panel when in use in the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hanging fixture of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 6]2 is a diagram showing a state in which a slide lock mechanism provided in the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hanger of FIG. 1 is locked. [Figure 7] 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a slide lock mechanism provided in the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hanger of FIG. 1 is unlocked. FIG. [Figure 8] A diagram showing the locked state of the slide lock mechanism from a different angle than Figure 6. [Figure 9] A diagram showing the unlocked state of the slide lock mechanism from a different angle than Figure 7. [Figure 10] 2 is a diagram showing the state in which the top cover of FIG. 1 is disposed on the top of the housing, and also shows the state in which the solar panel is stored. [Figure 11] 11 is a diagram showing a state in which the solar panel is used in the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hanger of FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the mounting structure for a solar panel on a top cover equipped with a hanging device of the present invention, and also showing the state of the solar panel when stored. FIG. [Figure 13] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the solar panel is used in the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hanger of FIG. 12. FIG. [Figure 14] 10 is a diagram showing yet another embodiment of the mounting structure for a solar panel on a top cover equipped with a hanging device of the present invention, and also showing the state of the solar panel when stored. FIG. [Figure 15] 15 is a diagram showing a state in which the solar panel is used in the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the hanger of FIG. 14. FIG. [Figure 16] Side view of Figure 15. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 shows an example of the top cover of FIG. 1 installed on a self-propelled solar system. [Figure 18] 18 is a diagram showing the self-propelled solar system of FIG. 17 in a state where the lifting mechanism is extended. [Figure 19] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional solar system. [Figure 20] A diagram of a solar panel attached to the top of a conventional top cover. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a top cover equipped with a conventional hanger. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] In Figures 1 and 2, the symbol 1 is a top cover, and the top cover 1 in this embodiment can be used by being arranged on the top of a housing 30 that houses work equipment, a storage battery, etc., as shown in Figures 10 and 11.

[0030] The power generated by the solar panel 4 (described later) installed on the top cover 1 can be supplied to various devices housed within the housing 30, such as a battery via a charge controller, or to a load via a power converter consisting of an AC / DC converter and, if necessary, an inverter, or it can also be supplied to an external device by providing an output terminal block on the side of the housing 30. Also, for example, a fuel cell may be housed within the housing 30 in addition to a battery, so that power from the fuel cell can be supplied in addition to power obtained from the solar panel 4 (a fuel cell power generation device).

[0031] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the top cover 1 in this embodiment has a lifting device 2 provided in a recess 1a formed on its upper surface, and can be lifted by attaching a lifting connector such as a hook provided at the end of a crane rope to the lifting device 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, the sling 2 is formed in a downward, approximately C-shape, but the shape of the sling 2 may also be, for example, claw-shaped or annular, and is not particularly limited.

[0033] 4, the hanger 2 is disposed at the center in the short direction of the top cover 1 and at a position slightly shifted from the center toward one end (the left side in the drawing) in the long direction. Note that in the present invention, the position of the hanger 2 on the top cover 1 can be changed as appropriate, and for example, it can be disposed so as to align with the center of gravity of the housing on which the top cover 1 is provided.

[0034] Furthermore, the symbol 3 in Figure 4 denotes a fixed bracket 3 having a bottom 3a made of a rectangular flat plate when viewed from above, side wall portions 3b rising from the four peripheral sides of the bottom 3a, and a cutout portion 3c formed in the center of the bottom 3a, and the bottom 3a is formed so that its longitudinal length is slightly shorter than the longitudinal length of the top cover 1, and its lateral length is approximately one-third of the lateral length of the top cover 1.

[0035] As shown in Figure 4, the fixed bracket 3 is installed with its bottom 3a abutting against the upper surface of the top cover 1, with the center of its bottom 3a aligned with the center of the top cover 1 and its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1, and with the suspension device 2 exposed from the cutout portion 3c.

[0036] Reference numeral 5 in Figures 1 and 5 denotes a frame body formed in a rectangular "K" shape when viewed from above, and is a solar panel mounting frame capable of accommodating a solar panel 4 within the frame body.

[0037] In this embodiment, two solar panel mounting frames 5 are connected as a set via a hinge (folding mechanism) 7, and a solar panel 4 is housed in each solar panel mounting frame 5. When the hinge 7 is closed, the light receiving surfaces of each solar panel 4 face each other, allowing the solar panels 4 to be folded into two levels, one above the other (see Figure 1), and when the hinge 7 is opened, the solar panels 4 can be unfolded (see Figure 5).

[0038] In this embodiment, two of the solar panel mounting frames 5, each housing a solar panel 4 as described above, are connected together via a hinge 7 (hereinafter referred to as a "solar panel assembly 8").

[0039] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, a flat cover material 9 is attached to the upper surface (the rear side of the light receiving surface of the solar panel 4) of the solar panel mounting frame 5, which is located at the upper level when the solar panel assembly 8 is folded, to prevent the solar panel 4 from being exposed, thereby preventing damage to the solar panel 4.

[0040] On the other hand, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, a pair of mounting brackets 6, which are elongated plates with an L-shaped cross section and extend along the longitudinal direction of the fixed bracket 3, are provided on the underside of the solar panel mounting frame 5, which is located at the lower level when the solar panel assembly 8 is folded.

[0041] As shown in Figure 3, one of the two sides of the L-shaped cross section of the pair of mounting brackets 6 is attached to the underside of the solar panel mounting frame 5, and the other side is attached to the outer surfaces of a pair of side wall portions 3b in the short direction of the fixed bracket 3 via a sliding mechanism 10, thereby allowing the two solar panel connecting bodies 8 to be installed on top of the top cover 1 in a slidable manner along the longitudinal direction of the fixed bracket 3.

[0042] The above-mentioned slide mechanism 10 may be a known slide rail, such as a two-stage slide rail 10 having an inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10b that can slide relative to this inner rail 10a, as shown in Figure 3, and is not particularly limited as long as it can arrange the solar panel assembly 8 in a slidable manner.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 3, the inner rail 10a of the slide rail 10 is fixed to the outer surface of the side wall portion 3b of the fixed bracket 3, and the mounting bracket 6 is fixed to the outer rail 10b.

[0044] With the above-described configuration, each solar panel connecting body 8 is slidable along the longitudinal direction of the fixing bracket 3 , that is, along the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1 .

[0045] When storing the solar panel 4, as shown in Figure 1, the hinge 7 is closed to fold the solar panel 4, and the two solar panel connecting bodies 8 are slid close to each other in the longitudinal center of the top cover 1 to position the solar panel 4 in a shielded position where the lifting device 2 is covered by the solar panel 4 and cannot be lifted, and when using the solar panel 4, as shown in Figure 5, the hinge 7 is opened in the above-mentioned shielded position to unfold the solar panel 4.

[0046] As described above, when the solar panels 4 are stored, the two connected solar panels 4 are folded to store them compactly and prevent damage to the solar panels 4, and when in use, the two connected solar panels 4 can be unfolded to increase the light receiving area.

[0047] Furthermore, when lifting, as shown in Figure 4, at least one of the two solar panel connecting bodies 8 that is arranged above the lifting fixture 2 is slid outside the top cover 1 (in the direction in which the two solar panel connecting bodies 8 move apart) to position the solar panel 4 in an exposed position in which the lifting fixture 2 is exposed and the solar panel 4 can be lifted.

[0048] With the configuration of this embodiment described above, two solar panel assemblies 8 are arranged above the hoisting fixture 2, and the solar panels 4 can slide between the exposed position and the shielded position without being interfered with by the hoisting fixture 2. However, in the present invention, the solar panels 4 installed on the top of the top cover 1 are not limited to the configuration of this embodiment described above, as long as they can slide between the exposed position and the shielded position above the hoisting fixture 2 via the slide mechanism 10.

[0049] Furthermore, with regard to the solar panel mounting frame 5, when viewed in a plane, the length of the sides along the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1 after installation is formed to be shorter than half the length of the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1, and the length of the sides along the lateral direction of the top cover 1 is formed to be shorter than the length of the lateral direction of the top cover 1. By using a solar panel 4 housed in a solar panel mounting frame 5 of this dimension, when the solar panel 4 is in the stored state shown in Figure 1, when viewed in a plane, both solar panel assemblies 8 can be stored compactly without protruding from the periphery of the top cover 1, and the external dimensions of the solar panel mounting frame 5 and the solar panel 4 can be changed as appropriate.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, a gap is formed between the two solar panel assemblies 8 in the center of the top cover 1 when the solar panel 4 is stored, but the two solar panel assemblies 8 may also abut against each other.

[0051] In addition, this embodiment is provided with a slide lock mechanism 20 that can switch between a locked state (see Figures 6 and 8) in which the solar panel assembly 8 is fixed in a shielded position, and an unlocked state (see Figures 7 and 9) in which the solar panel assembly 8 can be slidably moved, and the slide lock mechanism 20 can maintain and release the aforementioned locked state by operating a key.

[0052] As shown in Figures 6 to 9, the slide lock mechanism 20 of this embodiment is composed of a locking piece 21 attached to the longitudinal center end of the top cover 1 on each mounting bracket 6, a hook 24 rotatably held by a retainer 23 installed on the outer surface of a pair of side wall portions 3b in the short direction of the fixed bracket 3 and engageable with the locking hole 22 of each locking piece 21, a lever 25 that can be operated to engage and disengage the hook 24 with the locking hole 22, and a keyhole 26 formed in the lever 25 to enable locking and unlocking of the operation of the lever 25 when the hook 24 is engaged with the locking hole 22 by operating a key (not shown), and a key that is inserted into this keyhole 26.

[0053] The slide lock mechanism 20 of the present embodiment described above can be locked with a key, preventing the solar panel assembly 8 from sliding out of the shielding position, and since it cannot be lifted while locked, it is expected to have an anti-theft effect.

[0054] In addition, the slide lock mechanism 20 is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, as long as it can be switched between a locked state in which the solar panel assembly 8 is fixed in the shielding position and an unlocked state in which the solar panel assembly 8 can be slidably moved.

[0055] Next, another embodiment (second embodiment) of the present invention will be described, but the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the suspender in this embodiment is the same as the configuration of the first embodiment described with reference to Figures 1 to 11 except for the configuration described below, so description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, parts corresponding to those in the first embodiment will be described using the same reference numerals.

[0056] The reference numeral 40 in Figures 12 and 13 denotes a solar panel assembly in this embodiment, which is a combination of three solar panels 4 housed in a solar panel mounting frame 5 (hereinafter referred to as "framed solar panels"). The second (middle) and third (upper) framed solar panels 42, 43 are connected as a set to the top of the first (lower) framed solar panel 41 via hinges 7, as in the first embodiment described above, and these are connected via a sliding mechanism 45 to form a three-tier stack (upper, middle, lower), and the middle and upper framed solar panels 42, 43 connected via hinges 7 can slide relative to the lower framed solar panel 41.

[0057] The slide mechanism 45 may be a known slide rail such as a three-stage slide rail 45 having an inner rail, a center rail that can slide relative to the inner rail, and an outer rail that can slide relative to the center rail, and is not particularly limited to this, and any other slide rail may be used as long as the middle and upper framed solar panels 42, 43 connected via hinge 7 can be slidable relative to the lower framed solar panel 41.

[0058] 12 and 13, the inner rails of the slide rails 45 are fixed to a pair of outer surfaces of the outer surfaces of the solar panel mounting frame 5 of the lower framed solar panel 41, which are located in the short direction of the top cover 1. Also, mounting brackets 46 with a generally Z-shaped cross section are provided to a pair of outer surfaces of the outer surfaces of the solar panel mounting frame 5 of the middle framed solar panel 42, which are located in the short direction of the top cover 1, and the mounting brackets 46 are fixed to the outer rails of the slide rails 45.

[0059] In addition, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned mounting bracket 6 is provided on the underside of the lower framed solar panel 41, and as explained in the first embodiment above, by attaching the mounting bracket 6 to the fixed bracket 3 via a sliding mechanism 10, the solar panel assembly 40 is installed on top of the top cover 1 so that it can slide along the longitudinal direction of the fixed bracket 3, i.e., the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1.

[0060] In this embodiment, two of the solar panel assemblies 40 described above are installed on the top of the top cover 1.

[0061] With the above-mentioned configuration, when storing the solar panels 4, as shown in Figure 12, the hinges 7 of the middle and upper framed solar panels 42, 43 of the two solar panel assemblies 40 are closed and folded, and the framed solar panels 41 to 43 are slid using the slide mechanism 45 to vertically align the lower to upper framed solar panels 41 to 43, and the two solar panel assemblies 40 are slid using the slide mechanism 10 so that they are close to each other in the longitudinal center of the top cover 1, thereby positioning the solar panels 4 in the above-mentioned shielding position.

[0062] Furthermore, when the solar panel 4 is in use, the two solar panel assemblies 40 are in the shielding position as shown in Figure 13, and the sliding mechanism 45 slides the middle and upper framed solar panels 42, 43 outside the top cover 1 relative to the lower framed solar panel 41, and the hinge 7 is opened to unfold the solar panel 4.

[0063] As described above, the mounting structure of the solar panels on the top cover equipped with the hanging device of this embodiment increases the number of solar panels 4, widening the light receiving area of ​​the solar panels 4 when in use and allowing them to be stored compactly when in storage.

[0064] Next, a further embodiment (third embodiment) of the present invention will be described, but the solar panel mounting structure on the top cover equipped with the suspender in this embodiment is the same as the first embodiment described with reference to Figures 1 to 11 and the second embodiment described with reference to Figures 12 and 13 except for the configuration described below, so description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, parts corresponding to the first and second embodiments will be described using the same reference numerals.

[0065] The symbol 51 in Figure 14 is a support bracket 51 that has the same external dimensions as the solar panel mounting frame 5 and supports the solar panel assembly 8 on its upper part, and the support bracket 51 is connected to the solar panel mounting frame 5 located at the lower level when the solar panel assembly 8 is folded via a hinge 52, and supports the solar panel assembly 8 so that it can rotate via the hinge 52.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 14, the hinge 52 is preferably disposed on one side of the top cover 1 that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof.

[0067] In addition, in this embodiment, an attachment bracket 6 is provided on the underside of the support bracket 51, and as described in the first embodiment, the attachment bracket 6 is attached to the fixed bracket 3 via a slide mechanism 10, so that the support bracket 51 is installed at the top of the top cover 1 so as to be able to slide along the longitudinal direction of the fixed bracket 3, i.e., the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1.

[0068] In this embodiment, two solar panel assemblies 8 supported by the above-mentioned support brackets 51 are installed on the top of the top cover 1.

[0069] With the above-described configuration, in this embodiment, when storing the solar panels 4, as shown in FIG. 14, the hinges 7 of the two solar panel assemblies 8 are closed to fold the solar panels 4, the hinges 52 are closed to stack the solar panel assemblies 8 on the support brackets 51, and each support bracket 51 is slid by the slide mechanism 10 to bring the two solar panel assemblies 8 close to each other in the longitudinal center of the top cover 1, thereby positioning the solar panels 4 in a shielded position.

[0070] Furthermore, when using the solar panels 4, as shown in Figures 15 and 16, the hinges 7 of the two solar panel assemblies 8 are opened in the shielding position to unfold the solar panels 4, and the hinges 52 are opened to lift the solar panel assemblies 8 upward at any angle on the support brackets 51, and the solar panel assemblies 8 are held by the angle holding means 53 provided on the support brackets 51.

[0071] As described above, this embodiment is equipped with an angle adjustment mechanism 50 consisting of a support bracket 51 attached to the sliding mechanism 10, a hinge 52 connecting the support bracket 51 and the solar panel 4 and supporting the solar panel 4 rotatably on the support bracket 51, and an angle holding means 53 attached to the support bracket 51 and holding the solar panel 4 at a predetermined angle, and by sliding the support bracket 51, the solar panel 4 can be moved between a shielded position and an exposed position.

[0072] 14 to 16, as long as the shape of the support bracket 51 can pivotally support the solar panel assembly 8 at its upper portion via the hinge 52, can slide along the longitudinal direction of the top cover 1 via the slide mechanism 10, and can be fitted with the angle holding means 53. Also, although the angle holding means 53 is provided with a support rod as shown in Fig. 16, it is not limited to the structure of this embodiment as long as it can be fitted to the support bracket 51 and can hold the angle of the solar panel 4.

[0073] In this embodiment, which is equipped with an angle adjustment mechanism 50, when the solar panel 4 is in use, the light receiving surface of the solar panel 4 can be adjusted to match the angle of incidence of sunlight, thereby increasing the power generation efficiency of the solar panel 4.

[0074] Regarding the mounting structure of the solar panel on the top cover equipped with the hanging device of the present invention described above, the top cover 1 is not limited to being arranged on the top of the housing, but can also be arranged, for example, on the top of the solar system 60 shown in Figures 17 and 18.

[0075] In the example shown in Figures 17 and 18, a self-propelled chassis 61 is provided with a running device consisting of wheels provided on both sides in the width direction, a driving source such as a running motor or engine that drives this running device, and houses a battery that can be charged with the power generated by the solar panels 4, and a lifting mechanism 62 consisting of a scissor link mechanism is provided on top of this lifting mechanism 62, and the top cover 1 of the first embodiment described above is arranged on top of this lifting mechanism 62.

[0076] The self-propelled solar system 60 equipped with the top cover 1 can be lifted by the lifting device 2 and transported, for example, on the bed of a truck, and can also be moved to an appropriate location by self-propelling.Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, the top cover 1 can be raised by the lifting mechanism 62 to position the solar panel 4 at a high altitude, allowing it to receive sunlight without being obstructed by surrounding buildings or trees. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 1 Top cover 1a Recess 2 Hanging equipment 3 Fixing bracket 3a bottom 3b Side wall part 3c Cutout 4. Solar panels 5 Solar panel mounting frame 6 Mounting bracket 7 Hinge (folding mechanism) 8 Solar panel assembly 9 Cover material 10 Slide rail (slide mechanism) 10a inner rail 10b Outer Rail 20 Slide lock mechanism 21 Locking piece 22 Locking hole 23 Holder 24 Hook 25 Lever 26 Keyhole 30 Enclosure (soundproof box) 40 Solar panel assembly 41 Lower (first) framed solar panel 42 Middle (second) framed solar panel 43 Upper (third) framed solar panel 45 Slide rail (slide mechanism) 46 Mounting bracket 50 Angle adjustment mechanism 51 Support bracket 52 Hinge 53 Angle holding means 60 Self-propelled solar system 61 Chassis 62 Lifting mechanism 80 Mobile Solar System 81 Handcart 83 Box body 85 solar panels 86 Support Frame 90 Top cover 91 Solar Panels 92 Hanging equipment

Claims

1. In a top cover equipped with a lifting device on the top surface, a solar panel slidably disposed above the hanger via a slide mechanism on the top of the top cover; A mounting structure for a solar panel on a top cover equipped with a lifting device, characterized in that the solar panel can be moved by sliding between a shielded position in which the lifting device is covered by the solar panel, making it impossible to lift it, and an exposed position in which the lifting device is exposed, making it possible to lift it.

2. The solar panel mounting structure in a top cover with a hanger as described in claim 1, characterized in that the solar panels are connected via a folding mechanism, and are folded into two layers, one above the other, with their light-receiving surfaces facing each other when the folding mechanism is closed, and are unfolded when the folding mechanism is opened.

3. 3. A solar panel mounting structure on a top cover with a hanging device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is provided with a slide lock mechanism that can switch between a locked state in which the solar panel is fixed in the shielding position and an unlocked state in which the solar panel can be slid.

4. 4. The solar panel mounting structure on a top cover equipped with a hanger according to claim 3, wherein the slide lock mechanism maintains and releases the locked state by operating a key.

5. The solar panel is connected to the top of one solar panel via a sliding mechanism, 3. The solar panel mounting structure on a top cover equipped with a hanger according to claim 1, wherein the solar panel is slidable relative to the first solar panel.

6. 3. A mounting structure for a solar panel on a top cover equipped with a hanging device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is provided with an angle adjustment mechanism consisting of a support bracket attached to a slide mechanism, a hinge that connects the support bracket to the solar panel and rotatably supports the solar panel on the support bracket, and an angle holding means that is attached to the support bracket and holds the solar panel at a predetermined angle.

7. A solar panel mounting structure on a top cover equipped with a hanging device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the top cover is arranged on top of a lifting mechanism installed on top of a chassis equipped with a running device and a drive source for driving the running device.

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