Flexible bracket installation mechanism for photovoltaic panels on mountainous terrain

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panel power generation. Disclosed is a flexible bracket installation mechanism for photovoltaic panels on mountainous terrain, said mechanism comprising a mounting frame, a mounting plate, a connecting seat, a first mounting recess, and a telescopic rod, wherein the mounting plate is installed on the outer side of a wind-resistant cable; the outer side of a sliding seat is provided with a first inclined surface; a locking mechanism is mounted between the connecting seat and the sliding seat; the outer side of the first mounting recess is provided with a guide groove; a pull cord is fixedly connected to and wound around a rotating column; a cruciform member is fixedly connected to the upper side of a fixed column; a connecting disc is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating column; and an engagement mechanism is mounted on the lower side of the connecting disc. The described device enables the mounting plate having a photovoltaic panel mounted thereon to be easily connected to the wind-resistant cable by only one worker, and allows the sliding seat and the connecting seat to exert omnidirectional pressure on the wind-resistant cable, thereby improving wind resistance and installation stability; moreover, the disassembly process of the mounting plate is simplified, the disassembly difficulty is reduced, and the disassembly efficiency is improved, providing great convenience to subsequent maintenance operations.

Description

A flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous areas Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photovoltaic power generation technology, and more specifically, to a flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous terrain. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing global demand for renewable energy, photovoltaic (PV) power generation, as a clean and renewable energy source, is rapidly expanding its application scope. Especially in complex terrains such as mountainous areas, PV panel installation faces numerous challenges, including undulating terrain and strong winds. Traditional PV panel installation methods often require significant manpower and resources, particularly in mountainous environments where terrain limitations and limited working space make it difficult to guarantee installation efficiency and stability. Traditional mountain PV panel installation brackets typically employ rigid structures, which often suffer from structural complexity, installation difficulties, and insufficient stability when dealing with complex mountainous terrain and strong winds. Especially under strong wind conditions, rigid brackets are prone to deformation or damage due to uneven stress, thus affecting the power generation efficiency and safety of the PV panels.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, some flexible support systems have emerged in the market. These systems connect multiple mounting frames using flexible connectors, such as wind-resistant cables, to form a flexible overall structure. This structure can better adapt to mountainous terrain and wind changes, improving the installation stability and power generation efficiency of photovoltaic panels. However, existing flexible support systems still have some problems during installation, such as cumbersome installation process, the need for multiple people to cooperate, and insufficient installation stability. Therefore, to address the above technical problems, a flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous areas is proposed here. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous areas. Only one worker is needed to easily connect the mounting plate with the photovoltaic panels to the wind-resistant cable. Moreover, the sliding base and connecting base can apply pressure to the wind-resistant cable from all directions, improving its wind resistance and installation stability. Furthermore, it simplifies the disassembly process of the mounting plate, reduces the difficulty of disassembly, and improves the disassembly efficiency, bringing great convenience to subsequent maintenance work.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous areas includes:

[0007] The mounting frame is erected on the slope of the mountain and arranged at equal intervals, and two sets of symmetrically arranged wind-resistant cables are fixedly connected between the two sets of mounting frames.

[0008] An installation plate is erected on the outside of the wind-resistant cable. A sliding block is slidably connected to the bottom of the installation plate, and a sliding component is installed between the sliding block and the installation frame. A first inclined surface is opened on the outside of the sliding block, and the first inclined surface is at the same height as the wind-resistant cable.

[0009] A connecting seat is located below and close to the slide. A locking mechanism is installed between the connecting seat and the slide. Positioning slots are provided on the lower side of the slide and the upper side of the connecting seat.

[0010] The first mounting slot is located on the lower side of the mounting plate and is located at the center of the bottom of the mounting plate. A guide slot is provided on the outside of the first mounting slot and the first mounting slot is connected to the guide slot. A rotating column is rotatably connected to the inside of the first mounting slot. A guide member is fixedly connected to the corner of the inside of the guide slot. A pull rope is fixedly connected to and wound around the outside of the rotating column, and the end of the pull rope passes through the guide member and passes through the second slide groove and is fixedly connected to the outside of the slider.

[0011] The telescopic pole is externally man-held. A fixed post is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic pole, and a cross is fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed post. The cross is made of metal. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating post, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism is installed on the lower side of the connecting plate.

[0012] The mounting plate has a square groove on its outer side and a mounting hole on its inner side.

[0013] The number of sliding blocks is four sets, located at the four corners of the mounting plate, and the sliding blocks are close to the wind-resistant cables.

[0014] The sliding assembly includes a second slide groove, a slider, and a second spring. The second slide groove is formed at the bottom of the mounting plate. The slider is fixedly connected to the top of the slide block, and the slider and the second slide groove are slidably connected. The second spring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second slide groove, and the second spring and the slider are fixedly connected.

[0015] The locking mechanism includes a first slide groove, a fixed rod, a limiting plate, and a first spring. The first slide groove is located on the upper side of the connecting seat. The fixed rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide seat, and the fixed rod and the first slide groove are slidably connected. The limiting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed rod, and the first spring is fixedly connected between the bottom of the first slide groove and the bottom of the limiting plate.

[0016] The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a cross groove and a fixing magnet. The cross groove is opened at the bottom of the connecting plate and matches the cross. The fixing magnet is fixedly connected to the inside of the cross groove.

[0017] The lower side of the slide block is provided with a connecting groove, and the upper side of the connecting block is fixedly connected with a sliding rod, and the sliding rod and the connecting groove are slidably connected. A second inclined surface is provided on one side of the top of the sliding rod.

[0018] The slide block has a through hole on its exterior, which is connected to the connecting groove. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the exterior of the through hole. A push block is fixedly connected to one side of the electric push rod, and the push block abuts against the second inclined surface.

[0019] The slide block is fixedly connected to a protective shell, and the electric push rod is located inside the protective shell.

[0020] The inner side of the connecting groove is provided with a second mounting groove, and there are several sets of the second mounting grooves arranged symmetrically. The inner side of the second mounting groove is fixedly connected to a mounting rod, and the outside of the mounting rod is rotatably connected to a ball, and the ball and the sliding rod are in a rolling connection.

[0021] The technical solution of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism proposed in this invention allows only one worker to easily connect the mounting plate with photovoltaic panels to the wind-resistant cable. This not only simplifies the installation process and reduces labor costs, but also greatly improves installation efficiency, enabling a single person to complete the complex installation work that originally required multiple people to work together.

[0023] 2. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support construction mechanism proposed in this invention can apply pressure to the wind-resistant cable from all directions between the sliding seat and the connecting seat, which not only improves the wind resistance of the photovoltaic panel, but also ensures its stability in various complex environments, providing a strong guarantee for the long-term stable operation of photovoltaic power generation.

[0024] 3. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism proposed in this invention not only simplifies the disassembly process of the mounting plate and reduces the disassembly difficulty, but also improves the disassembly efficiency, bringing great convenience to subsequent maintenance work. At the same time, the mechanism also ensures that the photovoltaic panel and the support are intact during the disassembly process, reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 1;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the first partial structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 is a partial front sectional view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of B in Figure 4;

[0030] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of C in Figure 3;

[0031] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of D in Figure 4;

[0032] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the second partial structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of E in Figure 8;

[0034] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the third partial structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 is an enlarged view of F in Figure 10;

[0036] Figure 12 is an enlarged view of G in Figure 1;

[0037] Figure 13 is an enlarged view of H in Figure 4;

[0038] Icons: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Windproof cable; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Square groove; 5. Mounting hole; 6. Slide; 7. Connecting seat; 8. First slide groove; 9. Fixing rod; 10. Limiting plate; 11. First spring; 12. Positioning slot; 13. First inclined surface; 14. Second slide groove; 15. Slider; 16. Second spring; 17. First mounting groove; 18. Rotating column; 19. Guide groove; 20. Pull rope; 21. Guide component; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Cross groove; 24. Fixing magnet; 25. Telescopic rod; 26. Fixing column; 27. Cross; 28. Connecting groove; 29. ​​Slide rod; 30. Second inclined surface; 31. Through hole; 32. Electric push rod; 33. Push block; 34. Protective shell; 35. Second mounting groove; 36. Mounting rod; 37. Ball bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1-12. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism proposed in this invention includes an installation frame 1, an installation plate 3, a connecting seat 7, a first installation groove 17, and a telescopic rod 25. The installation frame 1 is erected on a mountain slope and arranged at equal intervals, with two sets of symmetrically arranged wind-resistant cables 2 fixedly connected between the two sets of installation frames 1. The installation plate 3 is erected outside the wind-resistant cables 2, and a sliding seat 6 is slidably connected to the bottom of the installation plate 3. A sliding component is installed between the sliding seat 6 and the installation frame 1. A first inclined surface 13 is formed on the outside of the sliding seat 6, and the first inclined surface 13 is at the same height as the wind-resistant cables 2. The connecting seat 7 is located below and close to the sliding seat 6, and a locking mechanism is installed between the connecting seat 7 and the sliding seat 6. Positioning slots 12 are formed on the lower side of the sliding seat 6 and the upper side of the connecting seat 7. The first installation groove 17 is formed in… The mounting plate 3 is located on the lower side, and the first mounting groove 17 is located at the center of the bottom of the mounting plate 3. The first mounting groove 17 has a guide groove 19 on its outer side, and the first mounting groove 17 and the guide groove 19 are connected. The inner side of the first mounting groove 17 is rotatably connected to a rotating column 18. The inner corner of the guide groove 19 is fixedly connected to a guide member 21. The rotating column 18 is fixedly connected to and wound with a pull rope 20. The end of the pull rope 20 passes through the guide member 21 and passes through the second slide groove 14 and is fixedly connected to the outside of the slider 15. The telescopic rod 25 is manually held externally. The top of the telescopic rod 25 is fixedly connected to a fixed column 26. The upper side of the fixed column 26 is fixedly connected to a cross 27, which is made of metal. The bottom of the rotating column 18 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 22. The lower side of the connecting plate 22 is equipped with a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0042] The mounting plate 3 has a square groove 4 on its outside and a mounting hole 5 on its inside. The mounting hole 5 allows the photovoltaic panel to be installed in the square groove 4 by bolts.

[0043] There are four sets of sliding blocks 6 located at the four corners of the mounting plate 3. The sliding blocks 6 are close to the wind-resistant cable 2. Installing the sliding blocks 6 at the four corners of the mounting plate 3 can maintain its overall stability after installation.

[0044] The sliding assembly includes a second slide groove 14, a slider 15, and a second spring 16. The second slide groove 14 is located at the bottom of the mounting plate 3. The slider 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the slide block 6, and the slider 15 and the second slide groove 14 are slidably connected. The second spring 16 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second slide groove 14, and the second spring 16 and the slider 15 are fixedly connected.

[0045] The locking mechanism includes a first slide groove 8, a fixing rod 9, a limiting plate 10, and a first spring 11. The first slide groove 8 is opened on the upper side of the connecting seat 7. The fixing rod 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide seat 6, and the fixing rod 9 and the first slide groove 8 are slidably connected. The limiting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod 9, and the first spring 11 is fixedly connected between the bottom of the first slide groove 8 and the bottom of the limiting plate 10.

[0046] The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a cross groove 23 and a fixing magnet 24. The cross groove 23 is located at the bottom of the connecting plate 22 and matches the cross 27. The fixing magnet 24 is fixedly connected to the inside of the cross groove 23. Since the cross 27 is made of metal, when the cross 27 approaches the cross groove 23, it will be attracted and guided by the fixing magnet 24 to quickly complete the positioning.

[0047] The working principle of a flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous areas, based on an embodiment, is as follows: When constructing photovoltaic panels in mountainous areas, mounting frames 1 need to be installed on the mountainside. Wind-resistant cables 2 are then used to connect multiple sets of mounting frames 1 to form a flexible support structure. When using this mechanism to install photovoltaic panels, the photovoltaic panels are first installed into the square grooves 4 through the mounting holes 5. Next, the mounting plate 3 is placed flat above the two sets of wind-resistant cables 2, and the two sets of wind-resistant cables 2 are adjusted to be close to the first inclined surface 13 of the sliding block 6, ensuring that the distance between them is equal. Then, the worker can use one hand to stabilize the mounting plate 3 to prevent it from sliding or shifting, while the other hand can hold the telescopic rod 25. The cross 27 at the top of the mounting plate 3 is inserted into the cross groove 23 of the bottom connecting plate 22, and the fixing magnet 24 inside it can play a certain attraction role. Then, the telescopic rod 25 can be rotated, which will make the connecting plate 22 rotate accordingly. This will cause the rotating column 18 to wind the pull rope 20, which will drive the sliders 15 at the four corners to slide synchronously in the first slide groove 8 and compress the second spring 16. During this process, the sliding blocks 6 at the four corners will slide synchronously. When the first inclined surface 13 of the sliding block 6 contacts the wind-resistant cable 2 and continues to slide, under the action of force, it will drive the entire mounting plate 3 relative to the wind-resistant cable 2. As cable 2 rises, it separates slide 6 from connecting seat 7, causing the end of fixing rod 9 to slide limiting plate 10 outward, simultaneously pulling the first spring 11. Then, as slide 6 continues to slide, wind-resistant cable 2 will engage in the positioning groove 12 between slide 6 and connecting seat 7 relative to mounting plate 3. At this moment, the first spring 11 is released, pulling fixing rod 9 back to its original position, applying a certain longitudinal pressure to slide 6 and connecting seat 7 to complete positioning of wind-resistant cable 2. At this time, the operator can control telescopic rod 25 to pull the cross bar out of cross groove 23. The pull rope 20 is then released, causing the tension on slider 15 to disappear. At this point, the second... Driven by the spring 16, the slider 15 tends to return to its original position. At this time, the wind-resistant cable 2 and the positioning slot 12 have completed their positioning and contact. Therefore, the thrust of the second spring 16 will be converted into the lateral pressure exerted by the positioning slot 12 on the wind-resistant cable 2. In this way, a single person can complete the installation of photovoltaic panels on the mountain flexible support without the need for multiple people. After the installation is completed, the slide 6 and the connecting seat 7 will exert relatively stable lateral and vertical pressure on the wind-resistant cable 2. In addition, by roughening the inside of the positioning slot 12, the installation stability of the photovoltaic panels can be greatly improved in all aspects, which will help reduce subsequent maintenance work.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] Please refer to Figures 1-13. Based on Embodiment 1, a connecting groove 28 is provided on the lower side of the slide block 6, and a slide rod 29 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting block 7. The slide rod 29 and the connecting groove 28 are slidably connected, and a second inclined surface 30 is provided on one side of the top of the slide rod 29.

[0050] The slide block 6 has a through hole 31 on its outside, and the through hole 31 is connected to the connecting groove 28. An electric push rod 32 is fixedly connected to the outside of the through hole 31. A push block 33 is fixedly connected to one side of the electric push rod 32, and the push block 33 abuts against the second inclined surface 30.

[0051] The slide block 6 is externally fixedly connected to a protective shell 34, and the electric push rod 32 is located inside the protective shell 34. The protective shell 34 can protect the structure of the electric push rod 32 and prevent damage.

[0052] The inner side of the connecting groove 28 is provided with a second mounting groove 35, and there are several sets of the second mounting grooves 35 arranged symmetrically. The inner side of the second mounting groove 35 is fixedly connected to a mounting rod 36, and the outer side of the mounting rod 36 is rotatably connected to a ball bearing 37, and the ball bearing 37 and the slide rod 29 are in a rolling connection.

[0053] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to disassemble, replace, or repair the photovoltaic panel on the mounting plate 3, the electric push rod 32 can be controlled to operate, and the push block 33 can be pushed inward. At this time, the push block 33 will abut against the second inclined surface 30 at the top of the slide rod 29. When the push block 33 continues to move, under the action of the force and the guiding action of the connecting groove 28, the slide rod 29 will slide downward. With the cooperation of the ball bearings 37 in the second mounting groove 35, the slide rod 29 will slide downward more easily, thereby controlling the slide seat 6 and the connecting seat 7 to separate from each other, thereby relieving the vertical pressure on the wind-resistant cable 2. Then, the worker holds the telescopic rod 25 again to control the cross The frame 27 is inserted into the cross groove 23 in the connecting plate 22, and the telescopic rod 25 is slightly rotated so that the pulling force of the pull rope 20 on the slider 15 is slightly greater than the elastic force of the second spring 16, thus relieving the lateral pressure on the wind-resistant cable 2. Then, the mounting plate 3 is lifted up a distance by the telescopic rod 25, and the wind-resistant cable 2 is positioned at the gap between the slide 6 and the connecting seat 7. The telescopic rod 25 is then rotated so that the rotating column 18 releases the wound pull rope 20, which allows the slider 15 to reset the slide 6 under the action of the second spring 16. This allows for the quick disassembly of the mounting plate 3, making it convenient to replace or repair the photovoltaic panels installed on its exterior.

[0054] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous terrain, characterized in that, include: The mounting frame (1) is built on the slope of the mountain and arranged at equal intervals, and two sets of symmetrically arranged wind-resistant cables (2) are fixedly connected between the two sets of mounting frames (1); The mounting plate (3) is built on the outside of the wind-resistant cable (2). The bottom of the mounting plate (3) is slidably connected to a slide block (6), and a sliding component is installed between the slide block (6) and the mounting frame (1). The slide block (6) has a first inclined surface (13) on its outside, and the first inclined surface (13) is at the same height as the wind-resistant cable (2). A connecting seat (7) is located on the lower side of the slide (6) and close to it. A locking mechanism is installed between the connecting seat (7) and the slide (6). Positioning slots (12) are provided on the lower side of the slide (6) and the upper side of the connecting seat (7). The first mounting groove (17) is located on the lower side of the mounting plate (3) and is located at the center of the bottom of the mounting plate (3). The first mounting groove (17) has a guide groove (19) on its outside and the first mounting groove (17) and the guide groove (19) are connected. The inner side of the first mounting groove (17) is rotatably connected to a rotating column (18). The inner corner of the guide groove (19) is fixedly connected to a guide member (21). The outside of the rotating column (18) is fixedly connected to and wound with a pull rope (20). The end of the pull rope (20) passes through the guide member (21) and passes through the second sliding groove (14) and is fixedly connected to the outside of the slider (15). The telescopic pole (25) is externally held by a person. A fixed column (26) is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic pole (25). A cross (27) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the fixed column (26). The cross (27) is made of metal. A connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating column (18). A snap-fit ​​mechanism is installed on the lower side of the connecting plate (22).

2. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (3) has a square groove (4) on its outside and a mounting hole (5) on its inside.

3. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the slides (6) is four sets, located at the four corners of the mounting plate (3), and the slides (6) are close to the wind-resistant cable (2).

4. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding assembly includes a second slide groove (14), a slider (15), and a second spring (16). The second slide groove (14) is opened at the bottom of the mounting plate (3). The slider (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the slide block (6), and the slider (15) and the second slide groove (14) are slidably connected. The second spring (16) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second slide groove (14), and the second spring (16) and the slider (15) are fixedly connected.

5. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a first slide groove (8), a fixing rod (9), a limiting plate (10), and a first spring (11). The first slide groove (8) is opened on the upper side of the connecting seat (7). The fixing rod (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide (6), and the fixing rod (9) and the first slide groove (8) are slidably connected. The limiting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod (9), and the first spring (11) is fixedly connected between the bottom of the first slide groove (8) and the bottom of the limiting plate (10).

6. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a cross groove (23) and a fixing magnet (24). The cross groove (23) is opened at the bottom of the connecting plate (22) and matches the cross (27). The fixing magnet (24) is fixedly connected to the inside of the cross groove (23).

7. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the slide (6) is provided with a connecting groove (28), and the upper side of the connecting seat (7) is fixedly connected with a slide rod (29), and the slide rod (29) and the connecting groove (28) are slidably connected. A second inclined surface (30) is provided on one side of the top of the slide rod (29).

8. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The slide (6) has a through hole (31) on its outside, and the through hole (31) is connected to the connecting groove (28). An electric push rod (32) is fixedly connected to the outside of the through hole (31). A push block (33) is fixedly connected to one side of the electric push rod (32), and the push block (33) abuts against the second inclined surface (30).

9. The photovoltaic panel mountain flexible support erection mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The slide block (6) is fixedly connected to a protective shell (34), and the electric push rod (32) is located inside the protective shell (34).

10. A flexible support structure for photovoltaic panels in mountainous terrain according to claim 9, characterized in that: The inner side of the connecting groove (28) is provided with a second mounting groove (35), and the number of the second mounting grooves (35) is several groups and arranged symmetrically. The inner side of the second mounting groove (35) is fixedly connected with a mounting rod (36), and the outside of the mounting rod (36) is rotatably connected with a ball (37), and the ball (37) and the slide rod (29) are in a rolling connection.

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