Mobile support structure for an agrivoltaic system

Abstract

The invention relates to a support structure for an agrivoltaic system (1), comprising a frame (3) and movement means (4) mounted on the frame (3) in order to allow the support structure (2) to move over the ground (5), wherein the frame (3) is suitable for resting on the ground (5) via the movement means (4). The support structure comprises an anchoring member (8) configured to be driven into the ground (5) and / or to be secured to a complementary anchoring member (9) driven into the ground (5). The anchoring member (8) is movable between a transport position, in which the anchoring member (8) is at a predefined distance from the ground (5), and an anchoring position, in which the anchoring member (8) is moved closer to the ground (5) relative to the transport position, with a view to being driven into the ground (5) and / or secured to the complementary anchoring member (9).

Description

[0001] Title: Mobile support structure for an agrivoltaic system

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support structure for an agrivoltaic system as well as to an agrivoltaic system comprising such a structure.

[0004]

[0002] By "agrivoltaic system", we mean a system allowing the production of electricity using photovoltaic modules placed at least part of the time above crops.

[0005] STATE OF THE ART

[0006]

[0003] Agrivoltaic systems are known comprising a so-called "fixed" support structure which is fixed to the ground, in particular by means of piles driven into the ground. Such a support structure carries photovoltaic modules and maintains them at a distance from the ground which is suitable for allowing the passage of agricultural machinery under these photovoltaic modules.

[0007]

[0004] A disadvantage of such a support structure is that it is necessary to dismantle it in order to move it, in particular with a view to installing it in another location. Such dismantling includes in particular the dismantling of the photovoltaic modules and the disassembly of the support structure.

[0008]

[0005] To overcome this drawback, a so-called "mobile" support structure has been proposed which, instead of being fixed to the ground, is equipped with wheels to allow the support structure to be moved on the ground.

[0009]

[0006] However, this structure is relatively low and keeps the photovoltaic modules at a distance from the ground which does not allow the passage of agricultural machinery under these photovoltaic modules. This is explained by the fact that the photovoltaic modules have a strong wind resistance and that, if these photovoltaic modules were kept at a greater distance from the ground, the support structure would risk tipping over in the event of bad weather.

[0010] STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0011]

[0007] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art cited above and aims in particular to provide a mobile support structure which is more stable, that is to say with a limited risk of tipping.

[0012]

[0008] To this end, the invention relates to a support structure for an agrivoltaic system comprising a frame extending substantially vertically and intended to carry at least one photovoltaic module of the agrivoltaic system, and movement means equipping the frame to allow the support structure to be moved on the ground, the frame being adapted to rest on the ground by means of the movement means, characterized in that it comprises an anchoring member configured to be driven into the ground and / or fixed to a complementary anchoring member driven into the ground, the anchoring member being mounted on the frame such that, when the anchoring member is driven into the ground and / or fixed to the complementary anchoring member, the support structure is anchored to the ground, the anchoring member being movable between a movement position in which the anchoring member is at a predefined distance from the ground,and an anchoring position in which the anchoring member is brought closer to the ground relative to the displacement position for the purpose of driving it into the ground and / or fixing it to the complementary anchoring member.,

[0013]

[0009] In the support structure according to the invention, the anchoring member allows, when it is in its anchoring position, to anchor or fix the support structure to the ground, which guarantees the stability of the structure in the event of bad weather. Thus, it is possible to maintain a photovoltaic module at a distance from the ground allowing the passage of a vehicle, such as agricultural machinery, under this photovoltaic module with a limited risk of tipping.

[0014]

[0010] The anchoring member also makes it possible, when it is in its displacement position, to move the support structure on the ground by means of its displacement means and by avoiding contact between the ground and the anchoring member.

[0015]

[0011] Thus, the support structure can be anchored or fixed to the ground and then moved without requiring disassembly or complex handling. Indeed, it is sufficient to move the anchoring member from its anchoring position to its moving position.

[0016]

[0012] Particularly simple, convenient and economical preferred features of the support structure according to the invention are presented below.

[0017]

[0013] The anchoring member can be moved in translation substantially vertically relative to the chassis.

[0018]

[0014] The movement of the anchoring member between the anchoring position and the movement position is thus space-saving and does not require having to provide free space around the anchoring member. In addition, this movement facilitates the driving of the anchoring member into the ground and / or its fixing with the complementary anchoring member.

[0019]

[0015] The anchoring member may be fitted onto or inserted into the chassis, the anchoring member being adapted to slide relative to the chassis.

[0020]

[0016] This arrangement allows the support structure to be even more compact and to limit the number of elements constituting it.

[0021]

[0017] The frame may comprise a first part and a second part which is movable substantially vertically relative to the first part between a low position in which the second part is at a first distance from the ground and a high position in which the second part is at a second distance from the ground which is greater than the first distance, the second part being intended to carry the at least one photovoltaic module so that the distance between the at least one photovoltaic module and the ground can be adjusted by moving the second part relative to the first part.

[0022]

[0018] When the second part is in the lower position, the distance between the ground and the photovoltaic module is reduced, and the forces exerted by the wind on the surface of the photovoltaic module generate a lower tilting moment relative to the support point of the structure on the ground.

[0023]

[0019] In other words, by moving the photovoltaic module closer to the support point provided by the movement means, the effective lever arm decreases. The support structure is therefore more stable and less prone to tipping over when the second part of the frame is in the lower position.

[0024]

[0020] It is thus possible to move the second part of the chassis into the low position when the support structure is moved, in order to limit the risk of tipping when the support structure rests solely on the ground by means of the moving means, and to move the second part of the chassis into the high position when the support structure is anchored to the ground, in order to allow the passage of a vehicle, such as an agricultural machine, under the photovoltaic module.

[0025]

[0021] The support structure may include an actuation system mounted on the frame and configured to move the anchoring member between the moving position and the anchoring position and / or move the second portion of the frame between the low position and the high position.

[0026]

[0022] Such an actuation system makes it easier to use the support structure.

[0027]

[0023] The actuation system may be configured to move the anchoring member from the moving position to the anchoring position, respectively from the anchoring position to the moving position, and move the second part of the chassis from the low position to the high position, respectively from the high position to the low position, simultaneously.

[0028]

[0024] It is thus possible, by simply engaging the actuation system, to move the structure from a first configuration in which the anchoring member is in its displacement position and the second part of the chassis is in its low position to a second configuration in which the anchoring member is in its anchoring position and the second part of the chassis is in its high position, and vice versa. This further facilitates the use of the support structure.

[0029]

[0025] The actuation system may be configured to move the anchoring member at a first movement speed and the second part of the chassis at a second movement speed, the first movement speed and the second movement speed being different.

[0026] This advantageously makes it possible to adjust the time taken for the anchoring member to move between the anchoring position and the movement position relative to the time taken for the second part of the chassis to move between the low position and the high position. This is useful when the travel time for moving from one position to the other is not the same for the anchoring member and the second part of the chassis.

[0030]

[0027] For example, the first movement speed and the second movement speed may be chosen such that the anchoring member moves from its movement position to its anchoring position before the second part of the frame moves from its lower position to its upper position.

[0031]

[0028] For example, the first movement speed and the second movement speed can be chosen such that the anchoring member and the second part of the frame move from one position to another simultaneously.

[0032]

[0029] The actuation system may comprise a first rack mechanically connected to the anchoring member and a first toothed wheel rotatably mounted on the chassis and engaging the first rack to move the anchoring member relative to the fixed part of the chassis.

[0033]

[0030] This arrangement has the advantage of being relatively reliable and of withstanding very varied temperature and humidity conditions, which makes it particularly suitable for use in such a support structure.

[0034]

[0031] The actuation system may further comprise a second rack mechanically connected to the second part of the frame, a second gear rotatably mounted on the first part of the frame and meshing with the second rack to move the second part of the frame, a third gear and a fourth gear rotatably mounted on the first part of the frame, with the third gear meshing with the first gear and the fourth gear, and with the fourth gear meshing with the second gear and the third gear.

[0035]

[0032] The invention also relates, according to a second aspect, to an agrivoltaic system comprising a support structure in accordance with the first aspect of the invention and a complementary anchoring member driven into the ground, the anchoring member being in the anchoring position and fixed to the complementary anchoring member.

[0036] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0037]

[0033] Other advantages, aims and particular characteristics of the present invention will emerge from the following non-limiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the devices and methods which are the subject of the present invention, with reference to the appended drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a photovoltaic system comprising a support structure and a photovoltaic module carried by the support structure; Figure 2 is a side view schematically showing the photovoltaic system of Figure 1, the support structure being in a first configuration in which an anchoring member is in a displacement position and a second part of a frame is in a low position;Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2, the support structure being in a second configuration in which the anchoring member is in an anchoring position and the second part of the frame is in a high position; Figure 4 schematically shows an actuation system of the support structure of Figures 1 to 3; and Figure 5 schematically shows the anchoring member of the support structure and a complementary anchoring member driven into the ground;

[0038] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039]

[0034] Figures 1 to 3 schematically represent an agrivoltaic system 1 arranged on a ground 5.

[0040]

[0035] The agrivoltaic system 1 comprises a support structure 2 and a photovoltaic module 6 carried by the support structure 2. The number of photovoltaic modules can vary.

[0041]

[0036] In the remainder of the description, the terms “horizontal” and “vertical” are understood to refer to a terrestrial reference frame or to the normal operating position of the photovoltaic system 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0042]

[0037] The support structure 2 comprises a chassis 3, movement means

[0043] 4 equipping the chassis 3 to allow the movement of the support structure 2 on the ground

[0044] 5 and anchoring members 8 mounted on the chassis 3 to allow the support structure 2 to be temporarily anchored to the ground 5.

[0045]

[0038] The frame 3 extends vertically or substantially vertically between a first end 33 and a second end 34 opposite the first end 33.

[0046]

[0039] The chassis 3 comprises a first part 31 and a second part 32 movable in translation vertically or substantially vertically relative to the first part 31 between a low position, illustrated in Figure 2 and a high position, illustrated in Figure 3.

[0047]

[0040] The second part 32 can for example be moved manually or using an actuation system 20.

[0041] In the low position, the second part 32 is at a first distance from the ground 5 while in the high position, the second part 32 is at a second distance from the ground 5 which is greater than the first distance from the ground 5. In other words, the second part 32 is closer to the ground 5 in the low position and further away from the ground 5 in the high position.

[0048]

[0042] In the illustrated example, the second part 32 is fitted onto or introduced into the first part 31 and is mounted to slide relative to the first part 31 in a vertical or substantially vertical direction.

[0049]

[0043] Thus in the low position, the first part 31 and the second part 32 overlap over a first length and, in the high position, the first part 31 and the second part 32 overlap over a second length which is less than the first length. In other words, in the low position, the second end 34 of the chassis 3 is brought closer to the first end 33 and, in the high position, the second end 34 is moved away from the first end 33, by fitting onto or introducing the second part 32 into the first part 31 over a shorter length, as can be seen by comparing Figures 2 and 3.

[0050]

[0044] In the high position, the support structure 2 is adapted to allow the passage of a vehicle, such as an agricultural machine, under the second part 32 of the chassis 3.

[0051]

[0045] In particular, the second part 32 may be at a distance from the ground 5 greater than 2 meters, or even greater than 3 meters, or even between 4 meters and 6 meters, in the high position.

[0052]

[0046] In the low position, the support structure 2 may not be suitable for allowing the passage of a vehicle, such as an agricultural machine, under the second part 32 of the chassis 3.

[0053]

[0047] The second part 32 may be at a distance from the ground 5 which is less than 6 meters, or even less than 4 meters, or even between 2 meters and 3 meters, in the low position.

[0054]

[0048] In particular, the ratio between the distance separating the second part 32 of the chassis 3 from the ground 5 in the high position and the distance separating the second part 32 of the chassis 3 from the ground 5 in the low position may be greater than 1.5, or even greater than 2.

[0055]

[0049] The displacement means 4 are mechanically connected to the first part 31 of the chassis 3.

[0056]

[0050] The photovoltaic module 6 is carried by the second part 32 of the frame 3. In this way, the distance between the photovoltaic module 6 and the ground 5 can be adjusted.

[0057]

[0051] Thus, when the second part 32 is in the low position, the tilting moment relative to the support point of the support structure 2 on the ground 5 generated by forces exerted by the wind on the photovoltaic module 6 is reduced. In other words, the risk of tilting of the support structure 2 is reduced when the second part 32 of the frame 3 is in the low position.

[0058]

[0052] In the example illustrated, the first part 31 is formed by two vertical supports 35 extending at a distance from each other and the second part 32 has a U shape having two lateral branches 36 extending vertically or substantially vertically and a base 37 extending horizontally or substantially horizontally between the lateral branches 36.

[0059]

[0053] In particular, each lateral branch 36 is at least partially fitted onto or introduced, by a free end, into a vertical support 35 and is slidably mounted relative to this vertical support 35.

[0060]

[0054] Each vertical support 35 here forms a post, for example of square section.

[0061]

[0055] Each lateral branch 36 has a section complementary to the section of the vertical support 35 on which it is fitted or into which it is introduced, so as to allow it to slide relative to the vertical support 35. Each vertical branch 36 here has a square section.

[0062]

[0056] The base 37 here carries the photovoltaic module 6.

[0063]

[0057] The base 37 here forms a beam, for example of square section.

[0064]

[0058] The base 37 can be moved in rotation relative to the lateral branches.

[0065] 36 around a horizontal pivot axis. In particular, the base 37 can be configured to provide a solar tracking function (known as “tracking”) making it possible to vary the inclination of the photovoltaic module 6, relative to the horizontal, so as to follow the path of the sun.

[0066]

[0059] It is the distance between the base 37 and the ground 5 which is taken into account for the passage of a vehicle under the second part 32 of the chassis 3.

[0067]

[0060] According to a variant, the first part 31 and the second part 32 of the chassis 3 may have a different shape. For example, the first part 31 may comprise a single vertical support 35 and the second part 32 may have a T or I shape. The first part 31 may also comprise more than two vertical supports 35.

[0068]

[0061] According to another variant, the chassis 3 may comprise a complementary part, arranged between the first part and the second part and configured to form a telescopic body with the first part and the second part so as to increase the travel between the low position and the high position.

[0069]

[0062] The displacement means 4 keep the chassis 3 at a distance from the ground 5. They also ensure that the support structure 2 is kept in balance. In other words, when the support structure 2 rests on the ground 5 by means of the displacement means 4, the support structure 2 is in a stable or balanced position, and is movable on the ground 5 in this stable or balanced position. Thus, the support structure 2 is movable without requiring tilting.

[0070]

[0063] In the example illustrated, the movement means 4 comprise pairs of wheels 41, here two in number.

[0071]

[0064] The wheels 41 are arranged so as to define on the ground 5 a rectangle whose vertices are the 4 points of contact of the wheels 41 with the ground 5. This arrangement makes it possible to guarantee the stability of the support structure 2.

[0072]

[0065] As illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, each of the wheels 41 is mechanically connected to the chassis 3 by means of an arm 42.

[0073]

[0066] Each arm 42 can be mounted articulated relative to the chassis 3. The position of each arm 42 relative to the chassis can be adjusted, for example to position the chassis 3 vertically or substantially vertically when the ground 5 is not horizontal.

[0074]

[0067] In the example illustrated, the arms 42 are here mechanically connected to the first part 31 of the chassis 3.

[0075]

[0068] In the illustrated example, there are two anchoring members 8. Of course, the support structure 2 may comprise one or more than two anchoring members 8.

[0069] The agrivoltaic system 1 also comprises here a plurality of complementary anchoring members 9, such as piles or equivalent, driven into the ground 5.

[0076]

[0070] Each anchoring member 8 is configured to be fixed to a complementary anchoring member 9.

[0077]

[0071] Each anchoring member 8 is mounted on the frame 3 such that, when the anchoring member 8 is driven into the ground 5 and / or fixed to the complementary anchoring member 9, the support structure 2 is anchored to the ground 5.

[0078]

[0072] In the example illustrated, each anchoring member 8 is mechanically connected to the first part 31 of the chassis 3.

[0079]

[0073] Each anchoring member 8 is movable between a displacement position, illustrated in Figure 2, in which when the chassis 3 rests on the ground 5 by means of the displacement means 4, the anchoring member 8 is at a predefined distance from the ground 5, and an anchoring position, illustrated in Figure 3, in which when the chassis 3 rests on the ground 5 by means of the displacement means 4, the anchoring member 8 is brought closer to the ground 5 relative to the displacement configuration.

[0080]

[0074] In the displacement position, the support structure 2 is adapted to be moved on the ground 5 by means of the displacement means 4 without the anchoring member 8 rubbing on the ground 5 or hitting an obstacle on the ground 5.

[0081]

[0075] In particular, the distance between the anchoring member 8 and the ground 5 may be greater than 1 cm, or even greater than 5 cm or even greater than 10 cm in the moving position, depending on the environment in which the support structure 2 is used.

[0076] It is thus possible to move the support structure 2 in the same way as a known mobile support structure, for example manually or using a vehicle, and without needing to tilt it.

[0082]

[0077] In the anchoring position, the anchoring member 8 is brought closer to the ground 5 with a view to fixing it with the complementary anchoring member 9 or with a view to driving it into the ground 5.

[0083]

[0078] In particular, when the anchoring member 8 is configured to be driven into the ground 5, it extends beyond a ground support plane 5 defined by the displacement means 4.

[0079] In particular, when the anchoring member 8 is configured to be fixed to the complementary anchoring member 9, it extends so as to come into contact with this complementary anchoring member 9. In this case, the distance between the anchoring member 8 and the ground 5 depends on the position of the complementary anchoring member 9 relative to the ground 5.

[0084]

[0080] The complementary anchoring member 9 is generally positioned flush with the ground 5, or even slightly protruding, so as not to disturb the movement of the support structure 2. For example, the complementary anchoring member 9 may protrude from the ground 5 by a distance of up to 10 cm, or even 5 cm or less.

[0085]

[0081] Thus, the distance between the anchoring member 8 and the ground 5 is for example less than 10 cm, or even less than 5 cm or even less than 1 cm, in the anchoring position.

[0086]

[0082] In the example illustrated, the anchoring member 8 is movable in translation vertically or substantially vertically relative to the chassis 3, and more particularly relative to the first part 31 of the chassis 3.

[0087]

[0083] In particular, the anchoring member 8 is at least partially fitted onto or introduced into the first part 31 of the chassis 3 and is mounted to slide relative to the first part 31 in a vertical or substantially vertical direction.

[0088]

[0084] Thus, in the displacement position, the first part 31 and the anchoring member 8 overlap over a first length and, in the anchoring position, the first part 31 and the anchoring member 8 overlap over a second length which is less than the first length. In other words, in the displacement position, the anchoring member 8 is moved away from the ground 5 and, in the anchoring position, the anchoring member 8 is brought closer to the ground 5, by fitting onto or introducing at least a portion of the anchoring member 8 into the first part 31 over a shorter length, as can be seen by comparing Figures 2 and 3.

[0089]

[0085] Alternatively, the anchoring member 8 may be movable in rotation relative to the first part 31 of the chassis 3 around a horizontal pivot axis between the displacement position and the anchoring position of the anchoring member 8.

[0090]

[0086] As a further variant, the arms 42 connecting the wheels 41 to the chassis 3 can be movable in translation vertically or substantially vertically relative to the chassis 3 or movable in rotation relative to the chassis around a horizontal pivot axis between the displacement position and the anchoring position of the anchoring member 8. In this variant, the anchoring member 8 can be fixed relative to the chassis 3.

[0091]

[0087] Advantageously, the support structure 2 comprises an actuation system 20 configured to move the anchoring member 8 between the anchoring position and the movement position and to move the chassis 3 between the retracted position and the deployed position.

[0092]

[0088] Alternatively, the structure may comprise two separate actuation systems, namely a first system configured to move the anchoring member 8 between the anchoring position and the moving position and a second system to move the chassis 3 between the retracted position and the deployed position.

[0093]

[0089] As a further variant, one of the anchoring member 8 and the movable part 35 of the chassis 3 can be moved manually, or using a mechanical system, and locked using a pin inserted into positioning holes provided on the fixed part of the chassis 3 and on one of the anchoring member 8 and the movable part of the chassis 3.

[0094]

[0090] The actuation system 20 is advantageously arranged inside the fixed part 32 of the chassis 3.

[0095]

[0091] The actuation system 20 can be actuated manually, for example using a tool such as a crank. The fixed part 32 of the chassis 3 may be provided with an orifice suitable for insertion into the tool in order to actuate the actuation system 20.

[0096]

[0092] Alternatively, the actuation system 20 may be hydraulically or pneumatically actuable. The actuation system may also be electrically actuable.

[0097]

[0093] Figure 4 is an isolated schematic view of an example of the actuation system 20 of the support structure 2.

[0098]

[0094] According to this example, the actuation system 20 comprises a first rack 21 mechanically connected to the anchoring member 8 and a first toothed wheel 22 rotatably mounted on the first part 31 of the chassis 3 and meshing with the first rack 21 to move the anchoring member 8 relative to the first part 31 of the chassis 3.

[0099]

[0095] The actuation system 20 also comprises a second rack

[0100] 23 mechanically connected to the second part 32 of the chassis 3 and a second toothed wheel

[0101] 24 rotatably mounted on the first part 31 of the chassis 3 and engaging the second rack 23 to move the movable part 35 of the chassis 3 relative to the first part 31 of the chassis 3.

[0102]

[0096] The actuation system 20 further comprises a third toothed wheel 25 and a fourth toothed wheel 26 rotatably mounted on the first part 31 of the chassis 3, with the third toothed wheel 25 meshing with the first toothed wheel 22 and the fourth toothed wheel 26, and with the fourth toothed wheel 26 meshing with the second toothed wheel 24 and the third toothed wheel 25, so that when one of the third toothed wheel 25 and the fourth toothed wheel 26 is rotated, the first toothed wheel 22 and the second toothed wheel 24 rotate in opposite directions of rotation and respectively move the anchoring member 8 via the first rack 21 and the movable part 35 of the chassis 3 via the second rack 23 simultaneously and in opposite directions shown by the arrows F1 and F2 in Figure 4.

[0103]

[0097] As mentioned previously, the distance between the anchoring member 8 and the ground 5 varies by a first value between the displacement position and the anchoring position and the distance between the second part 32 of the chassis 3 and the ground 5 varies by a second value between the high position and the low position. The first value and the second value may be different.

[0104]

[0098] In this case, the toothed wheels 22, 24, 25, 26 can be adapted to move the anchoring member 8 at a first speed and to move the second part 32 of the chassis 3 at a second speed which is different from the first speed.

[0105]

[0099] In particular, the toothed wheels 22, 24, 25, 26 may be chosen such that the reduction ratio between the first toothed wheel 22 and one of the third toothed wheel 25 and the fourth toothed wheel 26 is different from the reduction ratio between the second toothed wheel 24 and one of the third toothed wheel 25 and the fourth toothed wheel 26.

[0106]

[0100] This arrangement of the toothed wheels 22, 24, 25, 26 thus forms a reduction mechanism. Of course, any other reduction mechanism can be envisaged to move the anchoring member 8 and the second part 32 of the chassis 3 at different speeds.

[0107]

[0101] The toothed wheels 22, 24, 25, 26 can also be chosen such that the anchoring member reaches the anchoring position before the movable part of the chassis reaches the deployed position. This makes it possible to limit the risk of tipping during the anchoring phase of the support structure 2.

[0108]

[0102] Figure 5 schematically represents the attachment between an example of anchoring member 8 and an example of complementary anchoring member 9.

[0109]

[0103] In this example, the anchoring member 8 comprises a connection part 81 intended to be mechanically connected to the chassis 3 and a fixing part 82, fixed to the connection part 81 and intended to be fixed to the complementary anchoring member 9.

[0110]

[0104] The fixing portion 81 defines a relatively flat contact surface 83 and is provided with first through holes 84.

[0111]

[0105] The complementary anchoring member 9 comprises an end portion 91 located on the surface of the ground 5. The end portion 91 defines a complementary contact surface 92, also relatively flat, and is provided with second tapped holes 93 arranged in correspondence with the first through holes 84.

[0112]

[0106] The anchoring member 8 and the complementary anchoring member 9 are adapted to be fixed to each other by means of the screws 85, which pass through the first through holes 84 and are screwed into the tapped holes 93.

[0113]

[0107] Alternatively, each anchoring member can be configured to be directly driven into the ground, without requiring an additional anchoring member.

[0114]

[0108] We will now describe the operation of the agrivoltaic system 1, with a view to its anchoring to the ground using an additional anchoring member 9.

[0115]

[0109] The support structure 2 is placed in a configuration illustrated in FIG. 2 in order to be moved to an anchoring zone.

[0116]

[0110] In this configuration, the anchoring member 8 is in the displacement position, which facilitates the displacement of the support structure while avoiding any friction on the ground 5. Also, the second part 32 of the chassis is in the low position, which makes it possible to reduce the risk of the support structure 2 tipping over in the event of a gust of wind.

[0117]

[0111] The support structure 2 is arranged close to the complementary anchoring member 9, so that once in the anchoring position, the anchoring member 8 is aligned with the complementary anchoring member 9.

[0118]

[0112] The anchoring member 8 is then moved from its displacement position to its anchoring position.

[0119]

[0113] The anchoring member 8 is finally fixed to the complementary anchoring member 9, for example by means of screws 85, to anchor the support structure 2 to the ground 5.

[0120]

[0114] To unanchor the support structure 2, it is sufficient to remove the screws 85 and move the anchoring member 8 from its anchoring position to its displacement position.

[0121]

[0115] Thanks to the anchoring member 8, the support structure 2 can pass from a configuration in which it can be easily moved on the ground 5 to a configuration in which it is anchored to the ground 5.

[0122]

[0116] When the anchoring member 8 is in its displacement position, the support structure 2 can be moved in the same way as a known support structure.

[0123]

[0117] When the anchoring member 8 is in its anchoring position, the support structure 2 can be anchored to the ground and thus stabilized. The support structure 2 can therefore maintain the photovoltaic module 6 at a distance from the ground allowing the passage of a vehicle, such as an agricultural machine, under this photovoltaic module 6 with a limited risk of tipping.

[0124]

[0118] Furthermore, the support structure 2 does not need to be dismantled to be moved. Indeed, it is sufficient to move the anchoring member 8 from its anchoring position to its displacement position to unanchor the support structure 2 from the ground 5 and move it by means of the displacement means 4. The same procedure is to be carried out in the other direction to anchor the support structure 2 to the ground 5. The support structure 2 is therefore very easy to use.

Claims

Claims 1. Support structure for an agrivoltaic system (1) comprising a frame (3) extending substantially vertically and intended to carry at least one photovoltaic module (6) of the agrivoltaic system (1), and movement means (4) equipping the frame (3) to allow the movement of the support structure (2) on the ground (5), the frame (3) being adapted to rest on the ground (5) by means of the movement means (4), characterized in that it comprises an anchoring member (8) configured to be driven into the ground (5) and / or fixed to a complementary anchoring member (9) driven into the ground (5), the anchoring member (8) being mounted on the frame (3) such that, when the anchoring member (8) is driven into the ground (5) and / or fixed to the complementary anchoring member (9), the support structure (2) is anchored to the ground (5),the anchoring member (8) being movable between a displacement position in which the anchoring member (8) is at a predefined distance from the ground (5), and an anchoring position in which the anchoring member (8) is brought closer to the ground (5) relative to the displacement position with a view to driving it into the ground (5) and / or fixing it to the complementary anchoring member (9)., 2. Support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the anchoring member (8) is movable in translation substantially vertically relative to the chassis (3).

3. Support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the anchoring member (8) is fitted onto or introduced into the frame (3), the anchoring member (8) being adapted to slide relative to the frame (3).

4. Support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the frame (3) comprises a first part (31) and a second part (32) which is movable substantially vertically relative to the first part (31) between a low position in which the second part (32) is at a first distance from the ground (5) and a high position in which the second part (32) is at a second distance from the ground (5) which is greater than the first distance, the second part (32) being intended to carry the at least one photovoltaic module (6) so that the distance between the at least one photovoltaic module (6) and the ground (5) can be adjusted by moving the second part (32) relative to the first part (31).

5. Support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises an actuation system (20) mounted on the chassis (3) and configured to move the member anchoring (8) between the moving position and the anchoring position and / or moving the second part of the chassis (3) between the low position and the high position.

6. Support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that the actuating system (20) is configured to move the anchoring member (8) from the moving position to the anchoring position, respectively from the anchoring position to the moving position, and move the second part of the frame (3) from the low position to the high position, respectively from the high position to the low position, simultaneously.

7. Support structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the actuation system (20) is configured to move the anchoring member (8) at a first movement speed and the second part (32) of the chassis (3) at a second movement speed, the first movement speed and the second movement speed being different.

8. Support structure according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the actuation system (20) comprises a first rack (21) mechanically connected to the anchoring member (8) and a first toothed wheel (22) rotatably mounted on the chassis (3) and engaging the first rack (21) to move the anchoring member (8) relative to the fixed part of the chassis (3).

9. Support structure according to claim 8, characterized in that the actuating system (20) further comprises a second rack (23) mechanically connected to the second part (31) of the chassis (3), a second toothed wheel (24) rotatably mounted on the first part (31) of the chassis (3) and meshing with the second rack (21) to move the second part (32) of the chassis (3), a third toothed wheel (25) and a fourth toothed wheel (26) rotatably mounted on the first part (31) of the chassis (3), with the third toothed wheel (25) meshing with the first toothed wheel (23) and the fourth toothed wheel (26), and with the fourth toothed wheel (26) meshing with the second toothed wheel (24) and the third toothed wheel (25).

10. Agrivoltaic system comprising a support structure (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a complementary anchoring member (9) driven into the ground (5), the anchoring member (8) being in the anchoring position and fixed to the complementary anchoring member (9).

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