Floating photovoltaic system

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power generation, and provides a floating photovoltaic system. The floating photovoltaic system comprises a floating body, a support assembly, and a photovoltaic assembly. The floating body extends in a first direction and is provided with at least two recesses, each recess extending in a second direction, and the at least two recesses being symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body in the first direction. The support assembly comprises a bottom beam, the bottom beam extending in the second direction, the bottom beam being arranged corresponding to the recesses, and the bottom beam being embedded within corresponding recesses. The photovoltaic assembly is arranged on the support assembly. Since the recesses are symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body in the first direction, under the action of gravity of the support assembly and the photovoltaic assembly, the action point of the pressure exerted by the support assembly on the floating body is located at the center of the floating body in the first direction. The action point of the buoyancy force acting on the floating body is also located at the center of the floating body in the first direction. Therefore, the state of forces acting on a floating body is simpler, and there is greater stability in connection.

Description

A floating photovoltaic system

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2024109881696, filed on July 23, 2024, entitled "A Floating Photovoltaic System", and Chinese Patent Application No. 2024217404232, filed on July 22, 2024, entitled "A Floating Float and Floating Photovoltaic Power Generation Equipment", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic power generation technology, and in particular to a floating photovoltaic system. Background Technology

[0004] In existing floating photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic supports are often built at the connection points of the floating body, resulting in complex stress and poor connection stability.

[0005] Application content

[0006] In order to address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a floating photovoltaic system.

[0007] This application provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A floating photovoltaic system, comprising:

[0009] A floating body extends along a first direction and has at least two grooves that extend along a second direction. The at least two grooves are symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body along the first direction.

[0010] The support assembly includes a base beam extending along the second direction, the base beam being correspondingly disposed within the corresponding groove; and...

[0011] Photovoltaic modules are mounted on the support assembly;

[0012] Wherein, both the first direction and the second direction are horizontal, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0013] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the floating bodies are arranged in multiple rows, with the floating bodies in the same row connected sequentially along the first direction, and the floating bodies in adjacent rows spaced apart along the second direction.

[0014] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the photovoltaic modules are arranged in multiple rows, with the photovoltaic modules in the same row arranged sequentially along the first direction, and two rows of photovoltaic modules are arranged between two adjacent rows of floating bodies.

[0015] As a further alternative to the floating photovoltaic system, the photovoltaic modules are arranged in multiple rows, with the number of photovoltaic modules in each row being the same as the number of floating bodies in each row.

[0016] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the floating body is provided with a first connecting part at both ends along the first direction, and the floating bodies in the same row are connected sequentially through the first connecting parts.

[0017] As a further alternative to the floating photovoltaic system, the floating photovoltaic system further includes a walkway float extending along the second direction and connected to one end of the floating float along the first direction.

[0018] As a further alternative to the floating photovoltaic system, the walkway float includes a first float and a second float, which are alternately arranged and connected along the second direction, with the middle of the first float along the second direction connected to one end of the floating float along the first direction.

[0019] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, a second connecting part is provided at the middle of the first floating body along the second direction, and the second connecting part is connected to one end of the floating body along the first direction.

[0020] The first float is provided with a third connecting part at both ends along the second direction, and the second float is provided with a fourth connecting part at both ends along the second direction. The first float and the second float are connected through the third connecting part and the fourth connecting part.

[0021] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the support assembly also includes a first support member, a column, and a second support member;

[0022] Both the first support member and the column are disposed on the bottom beam, the first support member and the column are arranged along the second direction, and the second support member is disposed at the top of the column;

[0023] The photovoltaic module is disposed on the first support and the second support.

[0024] As a further optional embodiment of the floating photovoltaic system, the support assembly also includes a pair of clamping members, each clamping member comprising a fixing part and a clamping part connected to each other, the fixing part being connected to the first support member or the second support member, and the clamping part being used to clamp the photovoltaic module.

[0025] The floating body includes:

[0026] The float body has the groove provided on it;

[0027] A connecting component, comprising an end connector and a middle connector, wherein the end connector and the middle connector are capable of being interconnected with any other end connector and the middle connector;

[0028] The end connector includes a first connector and a second connector, which are symmetrically arranged at two ends of the main body of the float.

[0029] The central connecting member includes a third connecting member and a fourth connecting member, which are symmetrically arranged on two sides at the center of the main body of the float.

[0030] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the end of the floating body is provided with an end face, and the end face is vertically arranged. The end connector is located at the center of the end face, and the surface where the end connector is located is perpendicular to the surface where the end face is located.

[0031] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, both the first connector and the second connector are configured as end connecting plates, and the end connecting plates are configured as horizontal plates;

[0032] The end connecting plate is provided with connecting holes, and multiple connecting holes are evenly distributed on the end connecting plate.

[0033] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the main body of the floating body is also provided with a vertical surface, and the central connector is located at the center of the vertical surface;

[0034] The surface where the central connector is located is perpendicular to the surface where the vertical surface is located.

[0035] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, both the third connector and the fourth connector are configured as a central connecting plate, and the central connecting plate is configured as a horizontal plate.

[0036] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, the central connecting plate is provided with connecting holes, and multiple connecting holes are evenly distributed on the central connecting plate.

[0037] As a further optional solution for the floating photovoltaic system, a vertical groove is provided at the center of the vertical surface, and the central connector is disposed in the vertical groove.

[0038] As a further alternative to the floating photovoltaic system, the main body of the floating body is configured as a columnar body, and a walking surface is provided on the columnar body. The walking surface is horizontally arranged to allow operators to walk.

[0039] The embodiments of this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0040] In the aforementioned floating photovoltaic system, at least two grooves are provided on the floating body. Correspondingly, the bottom beam in the support assembly is positioned corresponding to and embedded within the grooves, connecting to the floating body. Since the grooves are symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body along the first direction, under the gravity of the support assembly and the photovoltaic module, the point of application of the pressure exerted by the support assembly on the floating body is located at the center of the floating body along the first direction. Simultaneously, the point of application of the buoyancy force on the floating body is also located at the center of the floating body along the first direction. Therefore, the stress situation of the floating body is simpler, and the connection stability is higher.

[0041] In contrast, when the photovoltaic support is installed at the connection point of the floating body, the pressure exerted by the photovoltaic support on the floating body is applied at both ends of the floating body, while the buoyancy force on the floating body is applied at the middle of the floating body. If the pressure on both ends of the floating body is not equal, the forces on the floating body cannot be balanced, and it is easy for one end to sink and the other end to float, resulting in poor connection stability.

[0042] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0044] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the floating body and the bottom beam in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a floating body in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective;

[0047] Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a support assembly in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the first support member and the photovoltaic module in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the second support member and the photovoltaic module in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the column and the bottom beam in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the walkway float and the floating float in a floating photovoltaic system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0053] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0054] 100-Floating float; 110-Groove; 120-First connecting part; 130-Floating body; 131-Vertical groove; 132-Traveling surface; 140-Connecting assembly; 141-End connector; 1411-First connector; 1412-Second connector; 142-Middle connector; 1421-Third connector; 1422-Fourth connector; 200-Support assembly; 210-Bottom beam; 220-First support member; 221-Bottom plate; 222-First side plate; 223- Second side plate; 224-Top plate; 2241-First support surface; 230-Column; 231-Mounting part; 240-Second support member; 241-Second support surface; 250-Snap-fit ​​member; 251-Fixing part; 252-Snap-fit ​​part; 253-Abutting part; 300-Photovoltaic module; 400-Walkway float; 410-First float; 411-Second connecting part; 412-Third connecting part; 420-Second float; 421-Fourth connecting part; X-First direction; Y-Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0056] It should be noted that when an element is said to be "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is said to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. Conversely, when an element is said to be "directly" on another element, there is no intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0057] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0059] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the template description is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0060] Example

[0061] Please refer to Figure 1. This embodiment provides a floating photovoltaic system, including a floating body 100, a support assembly 200, and a photovoltaic module 300.

[0062] Referring to Figure 2, specifically, the floating body 100 extends along the first direction X, and at least two grooves 110 are provided on the floating body 100. The grooves 110 extend along the second direction Y, and the at least two grooves 110 are symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X.

[0063] When the number of grooves 110 is even, every two grooves 110 form a group, and the two grooves 110 in the same group are symmetrical about the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X. When the number of grooves 110 is odd, one groove 110 is located at the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X, and the remaining grooves 110 are grouped in pairs, and the two grooves 110 in the same group are symmetrical about the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X.

[0064] Accordingly, the support assembly 200 includes a bottom beam 210 that extends along the second direction Y. The bottom beam 210 is correspondingly disposed with the groove 110 and is embedded in the corresponding groove 110.

[0065] In addition, the photovoltaic module 300 is mounted on the support module 200.

[0066] Wherein, the first direction X and the second direction Y are both horizontal, and the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0067] In the aforementioned floating photovoltaic system, since the grooves 110 are symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X, the pressure exerted by the support assembly 200 on the floating body 100 under the gravity of the support assembly 200 and the photovoltaic module 300 is applied at the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X. Simultaneously, the buoyancy force acting on the floating body 100 is also applied at the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X. Therefore, the stress situation of the floating body 100 is simpler, and the connection stability is higher.

[0068] In contrast, when the photovoltaic support is installed at the connection point of the floating body, the pressure exerted by the photovoltaic support on the floating body is applied at both ends of the floating body, while the buoyancy force on the floating body is applied at the middle of the floating body. If the pressure on both ends of the floating body is not equal, the forces on the floating body cannot be balanced, and it is easy for one end to sink and the other end to float, resulting in poor connection stability.

[0069] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the floating body includes a main body 130 and a connecting assembly 140. The main body 130 has a groove 110. The connecting assembly 140 includes end connectors 141 and middle connectors 142, which can be connected to any other end connector 141 or middle connector 142. The end connectors 141 include a first connector 1411 and a second connector 1412, which are symmetrically arranged at two ends of the main body 130 along a first direction X. The middle connector 142 includes a third connector 1421 and a fourth connector 1422, which are symmetrically arranged on two sides at the center of the main body 130 along a second direction Y.

[0070] Specifically, in use, the floating body of this embodiment can connect any connector of the main body 130 of the floating body to any connector of the main body 130 of the floating body to form a floating matrix with different structures, adapting to photovoltaic modules 300 with different structures, or adapting to a variety of complex working environments.

[0071] When the first connector 1411 or the second connector 1412 of the float body 130 is connected to the first connector 1411 or the second connector 1412 of other float bodies 130, the multiple float bodies 130 can form a linear floating matrix along the direction from the first connector 1411 to the second connector 1412.

[0072] When the third connector 1421 or the fourth connector 1422 of the float body 130 is connected to the third connector 1421 or the fourth connector 1422 of other float bodies 130, the multiple float bodies 130 can form a linear floating matrix along the direction from the third connector 1421 to the fourth connector 1422.

[0073] Based on the above, the first connector 1411 or the second connector 1412 of the floating body 130 is interconnected with the first connector 1411 or the second connector 1412 of other floating bodies 130. Simultaneously, the third connector 1421 or the fourth connector 1422 of the floating body 130 is also interconnected with the third connector 1421 or the fourth connector 1422 of other floating bodies 130. In this way, multiple floating bodies 130 can form a rectangular floating matrix of any size to support photovoltaic modules 300 of any size, offering flexible use.

[0074] Furthermore, it should be noted that the first connector 1411 or the second connector 1412 of the float body 130 can also be connected to the third connector 1421 or the fourth connector 1422 of other float bodies 130. In this way, the float bodies 130 at the connection point form a "T" shaped structure, so that the floating matrix can be laid at the corner where corners are needed, or so that the floating matrix can adapt to different shapes of working environments.

[0075] In some embodiments, as exemplarily shown in FIG3, the end of the float body 130 is provided with an end face, and the end face is vertically arranged. The end connector 141 is disposed at the center of the end face, and the surface of the end connector 141 is perpendicular to the surface of the end face. Placing the end connector 141 at the center of the end face ensures that when the float body 130 is connected to other float bodies 130 via the end connector 141, the connection is neat, aesthetically pleasing, and reliable. Furthermore, the neatly arranged end face makes this embodiment easier to operate during installation, improving installation efficiency, reducing installation difficulty, and facilitating regular inspection and maintenance.

[0076] In some embodiments, exemplarily as shown in FIG3, both the first connector 1411 and the second connector 1412 are configured as end connecting plates, and the end connecting plates are configured as horizontal plates. Multiple connecting holes are evenly distributed on the end connecting plates. By configuring the first connector 1411 and the second connector 1412 as horizontal plates with connecting holes, it is clear that the first connector 1411, the second connector 1412, and the connecting structure are all standard parts, making the end connector 141 of this embodiment easier to manufacture. Bolts, screws, or other fasteners can be used to connect and fix the components within the connecting holes, and the multiple connecting holes ensure a stable and reliable connection between different float bodies 130.

[0077] In some embodiments, exemplarily as shown in FIG3, the float body 130 is further provided with a vertical surface, and the central connector 142 is disposed at the center of the vertical surface. The surface containing the central connector 142 is perpendicular to the surface containing the vertical surface. Providing a vertical surface on the float body 130 facilitates a neat and aesthetically pleasing connection when the float body 130 is connected to other float bodies 130 via the central connector 142, resulting in a more stable overall floating matrix. In this embodiment, when in use, the float body 130 floats on the sea surface, and the central connector 142 is perpendicular to the vertical surface, facilitating the connection of the float body 130 to other float bodies 130, simplifying the connection process and increasing installation efficiency.

[0078] In some embodiments, exemplary as shown in FIG3, both the third connector 1421 and the fourth connector 1422 are configured as a central connecting plate, and the central connecting plate is configured as a horizontal plate. The third connector 1421 and the fourth connector 1422 are also configured as standard parts, reducing the processing difficulty of the third connector 1421 and the fourth connector 1422 and facilitating the processing and production of this embodiment.

[0079] In some embodiments, exemplarily as shown in FIG3, multiple connecting holes are evenly distributed on the central connecting plate. The presence of connecting holes allows the central connecting plates to be connected using standard components such as bolts and screws, simplifying the connection process, reducing connection difficulty, and improving installation efficiency. The multiple connecting holes ensure the connection strength between the central connecting plates, thereby improving the overall strength of the floating matrix constructed in this embodiment.

[0080] In some embodiments, as exemplarily shown in FIG3, a vertical groove 131 is provided at the center of the vertical surface, and a middle connector 142 is disposed within the vertical groove 131. On the one hand, this makes the overall embodiment lean towards a rectangular column, making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing; on the other hand, the middle connector 142 being disposed within the concave vertical groove 131 facilitates a more proper structural fit when the end connectors 141 and the middle connector 142 are connected to each other, improving the structural rationality of this embodiment.

[0081] Understandably, when the middle connector 142 needs to be connected to other middle connectors 142, the lengths of the third connector 1421 and the fourth connector 1422 can be extended to extend beyond the vertical groove 131 for easy connection. Other arbitrary connectors can also be used, such as connecting ropes passing through connecting holes, or connecting plates and bolts, resulting in a flexible and adaptable connection structure.

[0082] In some embodiments, as exemplarily shown in FIG3, the float body 130 is configured as a columnar body with a walking surface 132 on it. The walking surface 132 is horizontally arranged to allow operators to walk. Thus, when multiple float bodies 130 of this embodiment are interconnected to form a floating matrix, they can not only be used to support the photovoltaic module 300 for photovoltaic power generation, but also allow operators to walk on the float bodies 130, thereby diversifying the functions of this embodiment.

[0083] It should be noted that in related technologies, when damage occurs to structures outside the edges of the floating matrix, operators cannot directly access or see the damaged area, making inspection or maintenance relatively cumbersome. In this embodiment, after the floating matrix is ​​constructed, operators can walk on it. This allows operators to inspect and maintain any location within the embodiment, and simultaneously inspect and maintain photovoltaic modules 300 at any location, improving the practicality of this embodiment.

[0084] In some embodiments, for example, as shown in FIG3, the float body 130 is configured as a rectangular column. In this way, the shape of the float body 130 is more regular and beautiful. In actual use, the connection between the float body 130 and other float bodies 130 is more convenient, and the force on the float body 130 is more balanced, thereby improving the rationality of the structure of this embodiment.

[0085] In some embodiments, for example, the float body 130, the connecting component 140, and the groove 110 are all integrally blow-molded, so that the entire embodiment has no moving parts, requiring no assembly during use, and the overall structure is more stable and reliable. In addition, the blow-molded float body 130 can also ensure the sealing of the cavity inside the float body 130, thereby ensuring the buoyancy of this embodiment.

[0086] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the float body 130 can be moved to a suitable position and spliced ​​with other float bodies 130. The installation process is simple and convenient, using common parts such as screws, bolts or fixing pins, which are inserted into the connection holes for connection and fixation.

[0087] Referring to Figure 5, in some embodiments, the support assembly 200 further includes a first support member 220, a column 230, and a second support member 240.

[0088] The first support member 220 and the column 230 are both installed on the bottom beam 210, and the first support member 220 and the column 230 are arranged along the second direction Y, while the second support member 240 is installed at the top of the column 230.

[0089] Accordingly, the photovoltaic module 300 is mounted on the first support 220 and the second support 240.

[0090] Because the second support member 240, located at the top of the column 230, is higher than the first support member 220, the photovoltaic module 300 can be installed and fixed at an angle. Understandably, the angle of inclination of the photovoltaic module 300 is the angle between the line connecting the first support member 220 and the second support member 240 and the horizontal direction. Compared to traditional floating photovoltaic systems, the support assembly 200 in this embodiment eliminates the need for cross braces and part of the column 230, resulting in a simpler structure and easier installation.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 6. In some embodiments, the top of the first support member 220 has a first support surface 2241, which is inclined relative to the second direction Y.

[0092] Understandably, the first support surface 2241 is parallel to the line connecting the first support member 220 and the second support member 240, and also parallel to the photovoltaic module 300. At this time, the top of the first support member 220 is in surface contact with the photovoltaic module 300, which helps to ensure that the photovoltaic module 300 is subjected to uniform force and can more stably install and fix the photovoltaic module 300.

[0093] Please refer to Figure 7. Similarly, the top of the second support member 240 has a second support surface 241, which is coplanar with the first support surface 2241.

[0094] At this time, the top of the second support member 240 is also in surface contact with the photovoltaic module 300, so that the photovoltaic module 300 is evenly stressed and the photovoltaic module 300 is stably installed and fixed.

[0095] Please refer to Figure 6 again. In some embodiments, the first support member 220 is a quadrilateral support structure, which consists of a bottom plate 221, a first side plate 222, a second side plate 223, and a top plate 224.

[0096] The base plate 221 is horizontally positioned and is mounted on the base beam 210.

[0097] The first side plate 222 and the second side plate 223 are both vertically arranged, with the first side plate 222 being lower than the second side plate 223. The first side plate 222 is connected to one end of the base plate 221 along the second direction Y, and the second side plate 223 is connected to the other end of the base plate 221 along the second direction Y, and is located between the first side plate 222 and the column 230.

[0098] One end of the top plate 224 is connected to the first side plate 222, and the other end of the top plate 224 is connected to the second side plate 223, thus tilting relative to the second direction Y. At this time, the top surface of the top plate 224 is the first support surface 2241.

[0099] The first support member 220, which is quadrilateral, has a simple structure, is easy to install, and can stably connect the bottom beam 210 and support the photovoltaic module 300.

[0100] For example, the base plate 221, the first side plate 222, the second side plate 223 and the top plate 224 are integrally formed, and the base plate 221 is bolted to the bottom beam 210.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 7 again. In some embodiments, the second support member 240 is columnar, and the axis of the second support member 240 is parallel to the first support surface 2241. In this case, the top surface of the second support member 240 is the second support surface 241.

[0102] For example, the second support member 240 is cut from U-shaped steel, which is easy to obtain and process.

[0103] Furthermore, the top surface of the column 230 is parallel to the first support surface 2241, and the top surface of the column 230 is attached and fixed to the bottom surface of the second support member 240.

[0104] In other words, the column 230 is directly connected to the second support member 240, which makes the structure simpler and easier to install.

[0105] In contrast, the existing floating photovoltaic system uses a column 230 connected to a cross brace via connectors, which is structurally complex, involves cumbersome installation steps, and is inconvenient.

[0106] Referring to Figure 8, in some embodiments, the bottom end of the column 230 abuts against the bottom beam 210, and the bottom end of the column 230 has a mounting portion 231. The mounting portion 231 extends along the second direction Y and is connected to the bottom beam 210.

[0107] During assembly, the column 230 is directly connected to the bottom beam 210, which makes the structure of the above-mentioned floating photovoltaic system simpler and the installation more convenient.

[0108] In contrast, existing floating photovoltaic systems often have columns 230 connected to the supporting beams below via connectors, resulting in complex structures and cumbersome installation procedures.

[0109] For example, the mounting part 231 is bolted to the bottom beam 210.

[0110] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7 together. In some embodiments, the bracket assembly 200 further includes a pair of clamping members 250, each clamping member 250 including a fixing part 251 and a clamping part 252 connected to each other.

[0111] One of the clamping members 250 has a fixing part 251 connected to the first support member 220, and a clamping part 252 used to clamp the bottom end of the photovoltaic module 300, pressing the bottom end of the photovoltaic module 300 tightly onto the first support member 220. The other clamping member 250 has a fixing part 251 connected to the second support member 240, and a clamping part 252 used to clamp the top end of the photovoltaic module 300, pressing the top end of the photovoltaic module 300 tightly onto the second support member 240. Finally, the photovoltaic module 300 is installed and fixed onto the bracket assembly 200.

[0112] For example, the fixing part 251 is bolted to the first support member 220 and to the second support member 240.

[0113] Furthermore, the clamping member 250 also includes a supporting portion 253, which is used to support the photovoltaic module 300 in a direction parallel to the photovoltaic module 300. In addition, the fixing portion 251 is connected to the clamping portion 252 via the supporting portion 253.

[0114] In use, the supporting parts 253 of the same pair of clamping parts 250 support the photovoltaic module 300 from both sides, limiting the position of the photovoltaic module 300 and enabling the photovoltaic module 300 to be installed and fixed more stably.

[0115] Please refer to Figure 1 again. In some embodiments, the floating floats 100 are arranged in multiple rows. The floating floats 100 in the same row are connected sequentially along the first direction X, and the floating floats 100 in adjacent rows are spaced apart along the second direction Y.

[0116] Meanwhile, the bottom beam 210 extends along the second direction Y and is embedded in the grooves 110 on multiple floating bodies 100, connecting with multiple rows of floating bodies 100. At this time, the bottom beam 210 extending along the second direction Y and the floating bodies 100 connected sequentially along the first direction X together form a crisscrossing mesh structure, making the entire floating photovoltaic system integrated.

[0117] Understandably, the number of floating bodies 100 in each row can be the same or different, and this embodiment does not limit this. In other words, the floating bodies 100 can be flexibly combined so that the total length of each row of floating bodies 100 along the first direction X is different and adapted to the shape of the water area. In this case, the above-mentioned floating photovoltaic system is easier to design and assemble.

[0118] Furthermore, each end of the floating body 100 along the first direction X is provided with a first connecting part 120 (equivalent to the aforementioned end connector 141), and the floating bodies 100 in the same row are connected sequentially through the first connecting parts 120.

[0119] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic modules 300 are arranged in multiple rows. The photovoltaic modules 300 in the same row are arranged sequentially along the first direction X, and two rows of photovoltaic modules 300 are arranged between two adjacent rows of floating bodies 100.

[0120] Along the second direction Y, the buoyancy provided by each row of floating bodies 100 is used to support two rows of photovoltaic modules 300, which can save the number of floating bodies 100 while ensuring sufficient buoyancy, thereby saving costs.

[0121] In contrast, existing floating photovoltaic systems often use a row of floats to support a row of photovoltaic modules 300, which requires more floats and is more expensive.

[0122] In addition, a section of bottom beam 210 located between two adjacent rows of floating bodies 100 simultaneously supports two photovoltaic modules 300, preventing the force exerted by the photovoltaic modules 300 on the bottom beam 210 from concentrating in the middle of the bottom beam 210. The middle of the bottom beam 210 is less prone to sinking, and the force is more balanced.

[0123] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic modules 300 are arranged in multiple rows, and the number of photovoltaic modules 300 in each row is the same as the number of floating bodies 100 in each row.

[0124] For example, along the first direction X, the floating body 100 is provided with two grooves 110 for the two bottom beams 210 to be embedded. The first support member 220 and the second support member 240 on the two bottom beams 210 support the same photovoltaic module 300, so that the photovoltaic module 300 corresponds to the floating body 100.

[0125] Among them, a bottom beam 210 may have not limited to a set of first support members 220, columns 230 and second support members 240, and each set of first support members 220, columns 230 and second support members 240 on the same bottom beam 210 may be arranged along the second direction Y, and may cooperate with each set of first support members 220, columns 230 and second support members 240 on adjacent bottom beams 210 to support different photovoltaic modules 300.

[0126] Please refer to Figures 1 and 9 together. In some embodiments, the above-described floating photovoltaic system further includes a walkway float 400. The walkway float 400 extends along the second direction Y and is connected to one end of the floating float 100 along the first direction X.

[0127] When in use, the walkway float 400 provides a walking passage for operators, making it convenient for them to maintain, inspect, and replace the photovoltaic modules 300.

[0128] For example, the walkway float 400 is disposed at the edge of the entire floating photovoltaic system and connected to the end of each row of floating floats 100.

[0129] Furthermore, the walkway float 400 includes a first float 410 and a second float 420. The first float 410 and the second float 420 are alternately arranged and connected along the second direction Y, and the middle part of the first float 410 along the second direction Y is connected to one end of the floating float 100 along the first direction X.

[0130] Understandably, the first float 410 and the floating float 100 can adopt the same structure and have the same specifications, which is convenient for production and processing. On this basis, the second float 420 adopts non-standard parts, and its length changes with the spacing between the two adjacent rows of floating floats 100, which is also easy to design and assemble.

[0131] In some embodiments, a second connecting portion 411 is provided at the middle of the first float 410 along the second direction Y, and the second connecting portion 411 is connected to one end of the floating float 100 along the first direction X.

[0132] The first float 410 has a third connecting part 412 at both ends along the second direction Y, and the second float 420 has a fourth connecting part 421 at both ends along the second direction Y. The first float 410 and the second float 420 are connected by the third connecting part 412 and the fourth connecting part 421.

[0133] Specifically, the second connecting part 411 is connected to the first connecting part 120.

[0134] In summary, the aforementioned floating photovoltaic system, by providing multiple grooves 110 on the floating body 100 and symmetrically distributing each groove 110 about the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X, ensures that the pressure applied by the support assembly 200 to the floating body 100 is located at the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X. Simultaneously, the buoyancy force acting on the floating body 100 also acts at the center of the floating body 100 along the first direction X. Therefore, the stress distribution on the floating body 100 is simpler, and the connection stability is higher. Furthermore, the aforementioned floating photovoltaic system is easy to design and assemble, and uses fewer floating bodies 100, thus saving costs.

[0135] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations; therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0136] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0137] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A floating photovoltaic system, characterized in that, include: A floating body extends along a first direction and has at least two grooves that extend along a second direction. The at least two grooves are symmetrically distributed about the center of the floating body along the first direction. The support assembly includes a bottom beam extending along the second direction, the bottom beam being correspondingly disposed with the groove, and the bottom beam being embedded in the corresponding groove; as well as Photovoltaic modules are mounted on the support assembly; Wherein, both the first direction and the second direction are horizontal, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating bodies are arranged in multiple rows, with the floating bodies in the same row connected sequentially along the first direction, and the floating bodies in adjacent rows spaced apart along the second direction.

3. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The photovoltaic modules are arranged in multiple rows, with the photovoltaic modules in the same row arranged sequentially along the first direction, and two rows of photovoltaic modules are arranged between two adjacent rows of floating bodies.

4. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The photovoltaic modules are arranged in multiple rows, and the number of photovoltaic modules in each row is the same as the number of floating bodies in each row.

5. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that, The floating buoys are provided with first connecting parts at both ends along the first direction, and the floating buoys in the same row are connected sequentially through the first connecting parts.

6. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating photovoltaic system also includes a walkway float that extends along the second direction and is connected to one end of the floating float along the first direction.

7. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The walkway float includes a first float and a second float, which are arranged alternately and connected along the second direction. The middle part of the first float along the second direction is connected to one end of the floating float along the first direction.

8. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first float is provided with a second connecting part at the middle of the first float along the second direction, and the second connecting part is connected to one end of the float along the first direction; The first float is provided with a third connecting part at both ends along the second direction, and the second float is provided with a fourth connecting part at both ends along the second direction. The first float and the second float are connected through the third connecting part and the fourth connecting part.

9. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes a first support member, a column, and a second support member; Both the first support member and the column are disposed on the bottom beam, the first support member and the column are arranged along the second direction, and the second support member is disposed at the top of the column; The photovoltaic module is disposed on the first support and the second support.

10. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bracket assembly also includes a pair of fastening members, each fastening member comprising a fixing part and a fastening part connected to each other. The fixing part is connected to the first support member or the second support member, and the fastening part is used to fasten the photovoltaic module.

11. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating body includes: The float body has the groove provided on it; A connecting component, comprising an end connector and a middle connector, wherein the end connector and the middle connector are capable of being interconnected with any other end connector and the middle connector; The end connector includes a first connector and a second connector, which are symmetrically arranged at two ends of the main body of the float. The central connecting member includes a third connecting member and a fourth connecting member, which are symmetrically arranged on two sides at the center of the main body of the float.

12. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The end of the main body of the float is provided with an end face, and the end face is vertically arranged. The end connector is located at the center of the end face, and the surface where the end connector is located is perpendicular to the surface where the end face is located.

13. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 12, characterized in that, Both the first connector and the second connector are configured as end connecting plates, and the end connecting plates are configured as horizontal plates; The end connecting plate is provided with connecting holes, and multiple connecting holes are evenly distributed on the end connecting plate.

14. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The main body of the float is also provided with a vertical surface, and the central connecting member is located at the center of the vertical surface; The surface where the central connector is located is perpendicular to the surface where the vertical surface is located.

15. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 14, characterized in that, Both the third and fourth connectors are configured as central connecting plates, and the central connecting plates are configured as horizontal plates.

16. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 15, characterized in that, The central connecting plate has a plurality of connecting holes evenly distributed on the central connecting plate.

17. The floating photovoltaic system according to any one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that, A vertical groove is provided at the center of the vertical surface, and the middle connector is disposed in the vertical groove.

18. The floating photovoltaic system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The main body of the float is configured as a columnar body, and a walking surface is provided on the columnar body. The walking surface is horizontally arranged to allow operators to walk.

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