Set of elements for installing photovoltaic panels by manually positioning a tab-type clamp

Abstract

The invention relates to a set of elements for installing photovoltaic panels by manually positioning a tab-type clamp, where said elements are intended to interact with each other in order to facilitate the installation of a photovoltaic panel on another previously existing structure. The set of elements consists of a longitudinal profile on which the photovoltaic panel rests, a fastening clamp for fastening the front longitudinal profile to the structure that supports it, and a tab-type clamp.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of flag-type staples.

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The following invention, as expressed in the statement of this specification, refers to a set of elements designed to interact with each other, in order to facilitate the installation of a photovoltaic panel on another previously existing structure quickly and safely.

[0005] The field of application of the present invention is within the industry specialized in the manufacture of profiles, specifically to facilitate the execution of photovoltaic, solar thermal or similar installations.

[0006] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Various types of structures are currently widely used to support and concentrate solar panels to capture solar radiation for subsequent use in various fields, as this type of clean energy is becoming increasingly widespread.

[0008] As is well known, solar panels must be mounted at a specific angle, varying depending on the latitude of the installation site, in order to maximize solar radiation.

[0009] Advancing the existing state of the art, the following invention has been identified by its publication number and title respectively ES2350554B1, “Structure for solar panels and assembly procedure”.

[0010] To fix these plates, longitudinal profiles are used on which the panels rest, usually made of aluminum or galvanized steel,

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[0012] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) have a vertical plane of symmetry, according to a lateral groove on each of its faces so that they can be used to contain a claw or angular piece that, using hammer-head threaded screws, can be used as an intermediate element for fixing to a roof or structure, to which is added another longitudinal groove on its upper surface designed to contain a clip that is tightened with a screw from above once it contains the edge of the photovoltaic panel inside against a hammer-head shaped nut that has been positioned inside the groove without the possibility of rotation although with free longitudinal movement. Even these clips provided with wings on which the panel is immobilized against the profiles come in different shapes depending on whether they fasten a corner panel or two consecutive panels.

[0013] However, the use of this type of accessory to fix the panel to roofs, rooftops, or structures in a widespread area of ​​photovoltaic installations where the priority is to do so at the lowest cost requires qualification on the part of the installer and, in any case, does not allow for simple and rapid installation.

[0014] That is to say, by using the tying claws of the longitudinal profile and the clamps for securing the photovoltaic panel to the profile, present in the state of the art, a very high number of different parts are required that have to fit together, without manual movements of natural positioning and locking, but rather adjustments and searches for linearity successively until the completion of the installation.

[0015] However, the "Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of banderilla-type staples" provides, with respect to the state of the art in the matter, the advantages of greater simplicity and speed in the assembly process, reducing execution times, labor requirements, the risk of poor execution and increasing the structural strength of the connection between the photovoltaic panel and the structure.

[0016] EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

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[0018] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) By way of explanation of the invention, the “Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of flag-type staples” is based on the combination of the following elements:

[0019] A. Longitudinal profile on which the photovoltaic panel rests, configured according to a vertical plane of symmetry, with chamfered lower corners, as well as two vertical grooves designed for fixing by means of a retaining piece to a structure, plus a groove on its upper face provided with two widths that facilitates the retention of a clip with a harpoon-shaped end.

[0020] B. Claw for fixing the anterior longitudinal profile to the structure that supports it according to two angular pieces at 90 degrees in dimensions adapted so that one of them, fixed, fits on one end and the lower part of the anterior profile, while the second upper piece provided with rotational movement with respect to the fixed one, fits on the opposite end of the longitudinal profile and the fixed piece itself in its extension by the lower part, by manually rotating it around the longitudinal axis located at the outer end of the fixed piece, until it closes in a harpoon against it.

[0021] C. Banderilla type staple according to two superimposed pieces for fixing the photovoltaic panel to the previous longitudinal profile using a central screw for this purpose, where the lower fixed piece has been designed in size and shape with a harpoon ending to guarantee a manual locking position within the previous longitudinal profile, while the upper mobile piece for fastening the panel by means of a hat crown, contains an element compressed against the tightening of the screw whose lower end favors the adjustment of the harpoon ending of the lower fixed piece against the walls of the longitudinal profile that retains it.

[0022] DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] To complement the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, in accordance with a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which the following has been represented for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:

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[0025] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Figure 1.- Main perspective view of “Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of flag-type staples”.

[0026] Figure 2.- Exploded view of the main elevation of the “Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of flag-type staples”.

[0027] Figure 3.- Main elevation view of the “Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of banderilla-type clamps” exploded according to the banderilla-type clamp in two superimposed pieces once assembled plus the claw once closed around the longitudinal profile.

[0028] Figure 4.- Main elevation view of the “Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of banderilla-type staples” once assembled, in its maximum tightening position.

[0029] In the aforementioned figures the following constituent elements can be highlighted:

[0030] 1. Longitudinal profile on which the photovoltaic panel rests.

[0031] 2. Fixed lower piece that forms the base of the clamp that secures the anterior longitudinal profile to the structure.

[0032] 3. Upper part provided with rotation that forms the closure of the fixing claw of the longitudinal profile before the structure.

[0033] 4. Fixed lower piece of banderilla-type staple.

[0034] 5. Mobile upper piece for securing the panel by means of a hat finish and a central tightening screw for this purpose, which closes on the previous piece, compressing the intermediate material.

[0035] EXAMPLE OF PREFERRED IMPLEMENTATION

[0036] As preferred embodiments, the “Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of flag-type staples” can be used for

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[0038] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) the fixing of a set of photovoltaic panels on the market on the roof of a single-family home, for this purpose Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the set, where the longitudinal profile on which the photovoltaic panel (1) rests in all its extension is partially shown in order that the relative tightening position on the structure previously arranged on the roof or similar can be appreciated by its lower end, according to a fixing claw composed of a fixed lower piece (2) that forms the base of the fixing claw of the previous longitudinal profile to the structure, plus another upper piece provided with rotation (3) around the previous one until it closes on it, retaining the lower end of the previous longitudinal profile (1) as shown in Figures 2-3.Obviously, the fixing of the assembly that makes up the fixing claw (2-3) to the other pre-existing structure in the tightening position of Figure 3, is carried out using the corresponding standard fixing screw to be introduced through the hole for this purpose as shown in Figure 1.

[0039] Continuing with the description, in the upper part of Figures 1-5, the banderilla type staple is also shown according to a fixed lower piece (4) with a termination adapted to fit and lock on the longitudinal profile (1), plus an upper piece (5) for fastening the panel by means of a hat termination and a central tightening screw for this purpose, which closes on the previous piece (4) compressing the intermediate material to the position of Figure 4. To facilitate the visualization of the rest of the elements, the compression sponge that is located over the hole of the fixed lower piece (4) without covering it is not shown in Figure 1, in order to maintain a position without external force of the mobile upper piece (5) on the fixed inner piece (4) as shown in Figure 3.

[0040] For greater clarification, in one position, once assembled as shown in Figure 4, there would also be a screw passing through the banderilla type staple assembly that would be introduced through the crown of the upper part (5) according to the drill for this purpose as, then by drilling on the lower part (4) as shown in Figure 1, in a position of maximum tightening in which the mobile upper part (5) has moved with the tightening inside the fixed lower part (4) compressing the sponge and even favoring with the termination of the screw in its contact with the lower part in its banderilla-shaped termination, the opening of the same increasing the structural solidity of the union and its assembly.

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[0042] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Finally, the assembly can be undertaken by first fixing the longitudinal profile (1) on which the photovoltaic panel rests to the structure, using the fixing claw (2-3), then the panels are placed with the previously mounted banderilla-type staples (5-4) as shown in Figure 3, for manual introduction perpendicular to the panel until a locking position. Then, the banderilla-type staples can be tightened against the longitudinal profile to a maximum tightening position as shown in Figure 4, using the aforementioned through screw for this purpose.

[0043] It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any expert in the field understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from it in its different applications adapted to the photovoltaic, solar thermal or similar installation for which it is used, regardless of its size, whether on the ground, on the roof of a warehouse or on a roof, making use of an intermediate metal structure, concrete or any other market solution.

[0044] Likewise, the different materials used to manufacture the various elements described, as well as the designs, shapes, dimensions, and / or elements used to secure the connection of the elements that make up the compression banderilla staple, may be subject to variation provided this does not imply a change in the essence of the invention. The terms used in this specification are to be understood in a broad, non-limiting sense.

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[0046] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)

Claims

CLAIMS 1.- Set of elements for the installation of photovoltaic panels by manual positioning of flag-type staples, characterized by containing the following elements: A. Longitudinal profile (1) on which the photovoltaic panel rests, configured according to a vertical plane of symmetry, with chamfered lower corners, as well as two vertical grooves designed for fixing by means of a retaining piece to a structure, plus a groove on its upper face provided with two widths that facilitates the retention of a clip with a harpoon-shaped end. B. Claw for fixing the anterior longitudinal profile (1) to the structure that supports it according to two angular pieces at 90 degrees in dimensions adapted so that one of them, fixed (2), fits on one end and the lower part of the anterior profile (1), while the second upper piece (3), provided with rotational movement with respect to the fixed one (2), fits on the opposite end of the longitudinal profile (1) and the fixed piece itself (2) in its extension by the lower part, by manually rotating it around the longitudinal axis located at the outer end of the fixed piece (2), until it closes in a harpoon against it. C. Banderilla type staple according to two superimposed pieces for fixing the photovoltaic panel to the previous longitudinal profile (1) making use of a central screw for this purpose, where the lower fixed piece (4) has been conceived in size and shape of harpoon termination to guarantee a manual locking position within the previous longitudinal profile (1), while the upper mobile piece (5) for fastening the panel by means of a hat crown, contains an element compressed against the tightening of the screw whose lower end favors the adjustment of the harpoon termination of the lower fixed piece (4), against the walls of the longitudinal profile (1) that retains it. 7 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)