Solar bracket system and installation method thereof

Abstract

This invention provides a solar panel support system comprising a plurality of first supports, a plurality of second supports, a plurality of buffer members, a plurality of photovoltaic modules, a plurality of first cover plates, and a plurality of second cover plates. Second supports are disposed between adjacent first supports and on extension structures on both sides of the first supports. Photovoltaic modules are disposed on the first and second supports, and first and second cover plates are respectively disposed on the photovoltaic modules and overlap with the first and second supports. Each of the first supports, second supports, first cover plates, and second cover plates has two joints on one side of adjacent photovoltaic modules, and a plurality of connectors are used to connect the photovoltaic modules and each of the two joints. Buffer members are provided between adjacent first supports to allow water channels between the two joints of the first supports to be open.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a solar energy support system, and more particularly to a solar energy support system having multiple buffer connections. [Previous Technology]

[0002] With the advocacy of global environmental awareness and the fermentation of anti-nuclear related issues, how to effectively use alternative energy sources to reduce the environmental damage caused by existing methods will become an urgent problem to be solved globally.

[0003] To continue, one feasible way to generate electricity using solar energy is to install solar panels on buildings to effectively utilize the area exposed to sunlight for power generation.

[0004] Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is an application method that uses solar photovoltaic materials to replace traditional building materials, making the building itself a large energy source without the need to install solar panels externally. Because it is considered in the design stage, the power generation rate and cost ratio are optimal. Skylights and exterior walls are usually the largest light-receiving surfaces.

[0005] In view of the occurrence of brief rainstorms, if buildings in the area are constructed using building-integrated solar energy, and solar panels are used as ceilings or exterior walls, the related waterproofing issues will be particularly important, and the corresponding installation methods will be more complicated. [Summary of the Invention]

[0006] In view of the problems of the prior art described above, the object of the present invention is to provide a solar support system to solve the problems that need to be improved.

[0007] This invention provides a solar panel support system, comprising a first support, a second support, a buffer, a photovoltaic module, a first cover plate, and a second cover plate. The top surface of the first support has two joints, with a first water channel extending from and independently isolated from the top surface between the two joints. The sides of the first support each have a first extension structure, with an independently isolated second water channel in the area adjacent to the top surface of the first extension structure and the side surface of the first support. The top surface of the second support has two joints, with an independently isolated third water channel between the two joints. The second support is disposed on the first extension structure of an adjacent first support, and both ends of the second support have gaps with the side surface of the adjacent first support. The buffer is sleeved on both ends of the first support, allowing the adjacent first water channels to communicate, but the buffer is not connected to the second support. The photovoltaic module is disposed on the two first supports and the two second supports, without obstructing the first and third water channels. The first cover plate is disposed on the photovoltaic module, and has two joints on one side facing the photovoltaic module, with the positions of the two joints overlapping with the two joints of the first support. The second cover plate is disposed on the optoelectronic module, and has two joints on one side facing the optoelectronic module. The positions of the two joints overlap with the two joints of the second bracket. The second cover plate has an offset center of gravity structure. The optoelectronic module is connected to the first bracket, the second bracket, the first cover plate, and the two joints of the second cover plate by a plurality of connectors.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second water guide channel is connected to the third water guide channel through a gap.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the buffer further includes a spacing structure, and the spacing structure is not located between adjacent first water channels.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of connectors are waterproof pressure strips with drainage structures.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the side of the first water guide channel further includes a second extension structure.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first cover plate is further provided with an opening.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first cover plate is further fixed to the second extension structure of the first bracket by means of a fastener passing through the opening.

[0014] The present invention also provides a method for installing a solar panel support system, which includes at least the following steps: setting up a plurality of first supports and a plurality of second supports, wherein the plurality of second supports are disposed between adjacent plurality of first supports, and the two ends of the plurality of second supports are respectively disposed on first extension structures on both sides of the plurality of first supports. Installing a plurality of connectors to two joints on the top surfaces of the plurality of first supports and the top surfaces of the plurality of second supports. Setting a plurality of photovoltaic modules to a plurality of connectors on two adjacent first supports and two adjacent second supports, wherein the plurality of photovoltaic modules do not cover the first water guide channel between the two joints of the two first supports, and do not cover the third water guide channel between the two joints of the two second supports. Setting a plurality of buffers between adjacent ends of two first supports, such that adjacent first water guide channels are connected. A plurality of first cover plates are disposed on a plurality of optoelectronic modules, wherein the positions of each of the two joints of the plurality of first brackets and the plurality of first cover plates overlap. A plurality of second cover plates are also disposed on the plurality of optoelectronic modules, wherein the positions of each of the two joints of the plurality of second brackets and the plurality of second cover plates overlap. A plurality of connectors are provided to connect each of the two joints on the side of the plurality of first cover plates and the plurality of second cover plates facing the optoelectronic module.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the solar support system installation method further includes the step of providing a plurality of openings on a plurality of first cover plates and fixing them to a second extension structure on the side of the first water guide channel by a plurality of fasteners.

[0016] As described above, the solar energy support system and its installation method of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0017] (1) The solar bracket can withstand high stress to facilitate construction by workers and further strengthen the structure of the roof. It can effectively drain the water accumulated on the solar panel by using an independent and isolated water channel connection, thus avoiding damage to the solar panel due to water stains.

[0018] (2) By using a buffer to connect the adjacent first support, the deformation of the support caused by temperature changes can be improved, the connection of the water channel can be maintained, and thus the situation of water accumulation or leakage caused by weather changes in the solar support system can be improved.

[0019] (3) By utilizing the offset center of gravity structure of the second cover plate, the number of fasteners used during the installation of the optoelectronic module can be reduced, thereby improving the complexity of the optoelectronic module installation.

Implementation Method

[0032] In order to help the examiners understand the technical features, content and advantages of the present invention and the effects it can achieve, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in the form of embodiments. The drawings used are only for illustration and to assist in the description, and may not be the actual proportions and precise configurations after the implementation of the present invention. Therefore, the proportions and configurations of the accompanying drawings should not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the present invention in actual implementation. This is stated in advance.

[0033] Referring to Figures 1, 2a, and 2b, Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the first support of the solar energy support system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2a is a structural schematic diagram of the buffer component of the solar energy support system according to an embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 2b is a structural schematic diagram of the second support and the second cover plate of the solar energy support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figures, the solar energy support system 1 of the present invention includes a first support 10, a second support 20, a buffer component 30, a photovoltaic module 40, a first cover plate 50, and a second cover plate 60. The solar support system 1 of the present invention is an application of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). The first support 10 is a columnar structure with two joints 101 at the top. Between the two joints 101, there is a first water channel 102 that extends toward the top surface of the first support 10 and is independently isolated. The two sides of the first support 10 each have a first extension structure 103. The area adjacent to the top surface of the first extension structure 103 and the side surface of the first support 10 has an independently isolated second water channel 104.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the second support 20 is also a columnar structure like the first support 10. Its top has two joints 201, and a third water guide channel 202 extending in a direction relative to the top surface of the second support 20 and independently isolated therebetween the two joints 201. The second support 20 is disposed on the first extension structure 103 of two adjacent first supports 10, and there are gaps 203 between the two ends of the second support 20 and the sides of the adjacent first supports 10.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1, the buffer 30 is sleeved on both ends of the first bracket 10, so that the first bracket 10 can be connected to the second bracket 20 along the direction of both ends by the buffer 30, and the first water guide grooves 102 of adjacent first brackets 10 are interconnected, while the position of the buffer 30 is not in direct contact with the second bracket 20.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, the photoelectric module 40 is disposed on two first supports 10 and two second supports 20 connected to form a rectangle, and the position of the photoelectric module 40 does not cover the first water guide groove 102 of the first support 10, nor does it cover the third water guide groove 202 of the second support 20.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the first cover plate 50 is disposed on the photoelectric module 40, and the side of the first cover plate 50 facing the photoelectric module has two joints 501. When the first cover plate 50 is disposed on the photoelectric module 40, the positions of the two joints 501 of the first cover plate 50 overlap with the positions of the two joints 101 of the first bracket 10.

[0038] As shown in Figure 2b, the second cover plate 60 is disposed on the photovoltaic module 40, and the side of the second cover plate 60 facing the photovoltaic module has two joints 601. When the second cover plate 60 is disposed on the photovoltaic module 40, the positions of the two joints 601 of the second cover plate 60 overlap with the positions of the two joints 201 of the second bracket 20. The second cover plate 60 has a structure 602 that offsets the center of gravity, so that when the solar support system 1 is disposed in an inclined position, the second cover plate 60 can achieve the purpose of stably fixing the photovoltaic module 40 without the need for additional fixing elements.

[0039] As shown in Figure 1, the optoelectronic module 40 is connected and fixed to the joint portion 101 of the first bracket 10, the joint portion 201 of the second bracket 20, the joint portion 501 of the first cover plate 50, and the joint portion 601 of the second cover plate 60 via a plurality of connectors 70. From the above description, it can be understood that the first cover plate 50 and the second cover plate 60, the connectors 70, the optoelectronic module 40, the connectors 70, the first bracket 10, and the second bracket 20 are stacked to form a vertical structure with good sealing.

[0040] As can be seen from the above description, when water enters the solar support system 1 along the direction of the first support 10, the water can be discharged by the first water guide 102 so as not to accumulate in the solar support system 1 and affect the performance of the photovoltaic module 40.

[0041] As shown in Figure 1, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the third water guide channel 202 of the second support 20 is connected to the second water guide channel 104 of the first support 10 through the gaps 203 between the two ends of the second support 20 and the sides of the adjacent first support 10. Therefore, when water enters the solar support system 1 along the direction of the second support 20, it can be guided to the second water guide channel 104 of the first support 10 by the third water guide channel 202, and then further discharged from the solar support system 1.

[0042] As shown in Figure 2a, the buffer 30 includes a spacer structure 301, and when adjacent first supports 10 are connected by the buffer 30, the spacer structure 301 does not obstruct the conduction of the first water channel 102 of the adjacent first supports 10. From the above description, it can be understood that the spacer structure 301 of the buffer 30 prevents the ends of adjacent first supports 10 from being damaged by compression due to temperature changes, thus affecting the use of the solar support system 1.

[0043] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the first support and connector of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the first cover plate of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figures, the connector 70 is a waterproof pressure strip including a drainage structure 701. As can be understood from the above description, when water enters the solar support system 1 regardless of whether it enters through the direction of the first support 10 or the second support 20, a portion of the water can be discharged along the direction of the first support 10 or the second support 20 using the drainage structure 701 of the connector 70. When the amount of water entering the solar support system increases, the water is further guided to the first water guide trough 102 and the third water guide trough 202 for discharge.

[0044] As shown in Figure 3, the side of the first water channel 102 of the first bracket 10 further includes a second extension structure 1021. This second extension structure 1021 can be optionally used as a structure for fixing the first bracket 10 and the first cover plate 50, which will be described later.

[0045] As shown in Figure 4, the first cover plate 50 is further provided with an opening 502. This opening 502 can be selectively used as a structure for fixing the first bracket 10 and the first cover plate 50, which will be described later.

[0046] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first cover plate 50 is further fixed to the second extension structure 1021 of the first bracket 10 by the fastener 503 passing through the opening 502, thereby increasing the airtightness of the vertical structure formed by stacking the first cover plate 50, the second cover plate 60, the connector 70, the optoelectronic module 40, the connector 70, the first bracket 10, and the second bracket 20.

[0047] Referring to Figure 5, which is a flowchart of the steps of the solar support system 1 installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 6 to 10 are schematic diagrams of each step. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first support and the second support in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the photovoltaic module and the connector between the first support and the second support in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the buffer and the first cover plate and the second cover plate in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the connector and the fixing member of the first cover plate in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the second cover plate and the connector in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 5, the solar support system 1 installation method of the present invention includes at least the following steps (S1 to S7).

[0048] Step S1: Set up a plurality of first supports 10 and a plurality of second supports 20. The second supports 20 are set between two adjacent first supports 10, and the two ends of the second supports 20 are respectively set on the first extension structure 103 on both sides of the first supports 10, as shown in Figure 6. In this way, the plurality of first supports 10 and the plurality of second supports 20 can form a plurality of rectangular supports.

[0049] Step S2: Install a plurality of connectors 70 onto the two joints 101 on the top surface of a plurality of first supports 10, and install a plurality of connectors 70 onto the two joints 201 on the top surface of a plurality of second supports 20. As shown in Figure 7, a connector 70 is provided on the two joints 101 on the top surface of each first support 10, and a connector 70 is provided on the two joints 201 on the top surface of each second support 20.

[0050] Step S3: Set a plurality of photoelectric modules 40 onto two adjacent first supports 10 and two second supports 20, such that the photoelectric modules 40 do not cover the first water guide groove 102 between the two joints 101 of the first support 10, and do not cover the third water guide groove 202 between the two joints 201 of the second support 20. As shown in Figure 7, the photoelectric modules 40 are set on a rectangular support composed of two first supports 10 and two second supports 20, and because the photoelectric modules 40 do not cover the first water guide groove 102 and the third water guide groove, the two joints 101 of the first support 10 and the two joints 201 of the second support 20 are covered by two photoelectric modules 40.

[0051] Step S4: Set a plurality of buffer members 30 between the adjacent ends of the two first supports 10, so that the first water guide channels 102 of the two adjacent first supports 10 are connected to each other by the buffer members 30. As shown in Figure 8, the first supports 10 can be extended by connecting with each other in the direction of the first supports 10 through the buffer members 30, and the first water guide channels 102 can thus form a long water guide channel.

[0052] Step S5: Set a plurality of first cover plates 50 onto a plurality of optoelectronic modules 40, wherein the positions of two joints 501 of the first cover plate 50 overlap with the positions of two joints 101 of the first bracket 10. As shown in Figure 9, the positions of the two joints 501 of the first cover plate 50 overlap with the positions of the two joints 101 of the first bracket 10, and the optoelectronic module 40 is placed between the first cover plate 50 and the first bracket 10.

[0053] In step S5, a plurality of second cover plates 60 are also disposed on a plurality of optoelectronic modules 40, wherein the positions of two joint portions 601 of the second cover plate 60 overlap with the positions of two joint portions 201 of the second bracket 20. As shown in Figure 10, the positions of the two joint portions 601 of the second cover plate 60 overlap with the positions of the two joint portions 201 of the second bracket 20, and the optoelectronic module 40 is placed between the second cover plate 60 and the second bracket 20.

[0054] Step S6: A plurality of connectors 70 are provided to connect the two joints 501 on the side of the first cover plate 50 facing the photovoltaic module 40, and a plurality of connectors 70 are provided to connect the two joints 601 on the side of the second cover plate 60 facing the photovoltaic module 40. As shown in Figure 10, the assembled structure of the solar support system 1, starting from the bottom layer, consists of the first support 10 or the second support 20, connectors 70, photovoltaic module 40, connectors 70, and the first cover plate 50 or the second cover plate 60, thus forming a solar support system 1 with a high degree of sealing.

[0055] The system further includes step S7: providing a plurality of openings 502 onto the first cover plate 50, and fixing it to the second extension structure 1021 on the side of the first water channel 102 of the first bracket 10 by a plurality of fasteners 503 passing through the openings 502. As shown in Figure 10, the solar bracket system 1 can selectively utilize the connection of the aforementioned fasteners 503, openings 502, and second extension structure 1021 to further fix the first cover plate 50 and the first bracket 10, thereby improving the sealing degree of the solar bracket system 1.

[0056] Referring to Figure 11, it is a schematic diagram of the installation completion of the solar support system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, according to the above steps S1 to S7, the solar support system 1 can be installed on the roof or wall of a building as a BIPV application.

[0057] The above description is merely illustrative and not restrictive. Any equivalent modifications or alterations made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention shall be included in the appended claims. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0020] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the first support of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer component of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2b is a structural schematic diagram of the second support and the second cover plate of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the first support and connector of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the first cover plate of the solar support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 is a flowchart of the steps of the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first bracket and the second bracket of the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the photovoltaic module and the connecting parts of the first bracket and the second bracket in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the buffer, the first cover plate and the second cover plate of the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the connector and fixing member of the first cover plate in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the second cover plate and connector in the solar support system installation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the installation completed according to the solar support system installation method of the present invention.

Claims

1. A solar panel support system, comprising: a first support having two joints on its top surface, with a first water channel extending from and independently isolated from the top surface between the two joints, and each side of the first support having a first extension structure, with a second water channel independently isolated in the area adjacent to the top surface of the first extension structure and the side surface of the first support; a second support having the two joints on its top surface, with a third water channel independently isolated between the two joints, wherein the second support is disposed on the first extension structure of an adjacent first support, and both ends of the second support have a gap with the side surface of the adjacent first support; a buffer member sleeved on both ends of the first support to allow the adjacent first water channels to communicate, and the buffer member is not connected to the second support, wherein the buffer member is U-shaped, thereby allowing the adjacent first water channels and the third water channels to communicate outside the U-shaped recess of the buffer member; A photoelectric module is disposed on two first supports and two second supports, and does not cover the first water guide channel and the third water guide channel; a first cover plate is disposed on the photoelectric module, and has two joint portions on one side facing the photoelectric module, and the position of the two joint portions overlaps with the two joint portions of the first support; and a second cover plate is disposed on the photoelectric module, and has two joint portions on one side facing the photoelectric module, and the position of the two joint portions overlaps with the two joint portions of the second support, and the second cover plate has an offset center of gravity structure; wherein the photoelectric module is connected to the two joint portions of the first support, the second support, the first cover plate and the second cover plate respectively by a plurality of connectors.

2. The solar support system as described in claim 1, wherein the second water channel communicates with the third water channel through the gap.

3. The solar support system as described in claim 1, wherein the buffer further includes a spacer structure located on both sides of the upper end of the U-shape of the buffer, and the spacer structure is not located between adjacent first water channels.

4. The solar support system as described in claim 1, wherein the plurality of connectors are waterproof strips with a drainage structure.

5. The solar support system as described in claim 1, wherein the side of the first water channel further includes a second extension structure.

6. The solar mounting system as described in claim 5, wherein the first cover plate is further provided with an opening.

7. The solar mounting system as described in claim 6, wherein the first cover plate is further secured to the second extension structure of the first bracket by a fastener passing through the opening.

8. A method for installing a solar panel mounting system, comprising at least the following steps: setting up a plurality of first supports and a plurality of second supports, the plurality of second supports being disposed between adjacent plurality of first supports, and the two ends of the plurality of second supports being respectively disposed on a first extension structure on both sides of the plurality of first supports; installing a plurality of connectors to two joints on the top surfaces of the plurality of first supports and the top surfaces of the plurality of second supports; setting a plurality of photovoltaic modules to the plurality of connectors on two adjacent first supports and two adjacent second supports, wherein the plurality of photovoltaic modules do not cover a first water guide channel between the two joints of the two first supports, and do not cover a third water guide channel between the two joints of the two second supports; setting a plurality of buffers between adjacent ends of the two first supports, such that adjacent first water guide channels are connected, wherein the buffers are U-shaped, thereby connecting adjacent first water guide channels and third water guide channels outside the U-shaped recess of the buffers; A plurality of first cover plates are disposed on the plurality of optoelectronic modules, wherein the positions of the two joint portions of the plurality of first brackets and the plurality of first cover plates overlap, and a plurality of second cover plates are disposed on the plurality of optoelectronic modules, wherein the positions of the two joint portions of the plurality of second brackets and the plurality of second cover plates overlap; and a plurality of connectors are disposed to connect the two joint portions of the plurality of first cover plates and the plurality of second cover plates on the side facing the optoelectronic module, respectively.

9. The solar support system installation method as described in claim 8 further includes providing a plurality of openings on the plurality of first cover plates and fixing them to a second extension structure on one side of the first water channel by a plurality of fasteners.

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