139 results about "Torque tube" patented technology

A coupling system for solar trackers is disclosed. The coupling system can reduce the number of fasteners and labor required for securing solar modules to torque tubes. The system includes a support rail, a strap assembly, and a fastening assembly. The support rail features an upper surface for receiving solar modules and a lower surface with spaced protuberances forming a gap to accommodate a torque tube. Inner surfaces of the protuberances can inhibit rotation of the torque tube relative to the support rail. The fastening assembly includes retaining bolts with adjustable gaps to secure solar modules of varying thicknesses. Spring arms and biasing elements enhance module retention and alignment. The strap assembly clamps the support rail to the torque tube which can ensure stability.

The utility model relates to an intelligent control torque tube feeding and assembling device which comprises a base, an adjusting assembly, a lifting assembly and a check block assembly. An adjusting assembly, a lifting assembly and a check block assembly are arranged on the base, the adjusting assembly comprises a first adjusting set, a second adjusting set and a third adjusting set, and the first adjusting set and the second adjusting set can adjust the position of a chuck so that the chuck can clamp a torque tube. The torque tube is driven by the first lifting set and the second lifting set to vertically lift the torque tube upwards to a specified height, and then the chuck is controlled to rotate in the third direction, so that the torque tube is adjusted in the axial direction, a mounting hole in the torque tube is matched with the photovoltaic panel, and locking of a fastener is facilitated. In the whole process, automatic adjustment of lifting and position adjustment of the torque tube is achieved through cooperation of all the components, the position adjustment steps in the torque tube installation process are fully reduced, and the installation efficiency of the torque tube is improved.

A method for coupling a solar module frame to a torque tube of a solar tracker using a hooked flange solar module frame coupling apparatus includes: positioning a hook portion the of frame component relative to a frame receiving receptacle at a rail; moving the hook portion of the frame from a biased, coupling configuration to a receptacle entry configuration via contact between the hook portion and the rail; and moving the hook portion from the receptacle entry configuration to the biased, coupling configuration to couple the frame to the rail.

A solar tracker support frame assembly includes a multi-leg solar tracker support frame and a hanging bearing housing assembly. The multi-leg solar tracker support frame includes first and second frame legs and a bridge extending between the first and second frame legs. The hanging bearing housing assembly is at the multi-leg solar tracker support frame and is configured to support a torque tube. The hanging bearing housing assembly includes a bearing sleeve and a torque tube connector. The bearing sleeve includes a first bearing sleeve portion and a hanging bearing sleeve portion. The first bearing sleeve portion interfaces with the bridge, and the hanging bearing sleeve portion extends out from the first bearing sleeve portion below the bridge. The torque tube connector is configured to couple the torque tube to the hanging bearing housing assembly at least at the hanging bearing sleeve portion below the bridge.

An on-site photovoltaic (PV) module assembly system and process may involve customizing assembly of a row of PV modules at the location of a particular solar site. Mounting rails or other mounting structures configured to interface a PV module with a torque tube may be positioned along the torque tube on site to account for physical characteristics and properties of the particular solar site. PV modules may be attached to one or more of the mounting rails by an adhesive. Using the adhesive to attach the PV modules to the mounting rails may increase the flexibility of PV module installation along the torque tube. Use of the adhesive may also decrease the number of fastening components included with the mounting rail and the PV module, such as a structural rail or module rails.

A coupling system for use with a solar tracker and a method of use are described herein. The coupling system includes a support rail having a torque tube receiving surface configured to interface with a torque tube. One or more rigid arms configured to couple the support rail to the torque tube, each rigid arm pivotably connected to the support rail and being pivotable about a rotational axis. The one or more rigid arms configured to extend at least partially around the torque tube and pivotable into a closed position. The one or more rigid arms having one or more distal ends fastenable to secure the one or more rigid arms in the closed position.

A solar bay construction system includes a torque tube dispensing system configured to dispense one or more torque tubes onto a conveyor; a solar rail construction system configured to connect one or more solar rails on to the torque tube; a solar panel construction system configured to connect a solar panel on the plurality of solar rails to provide a solar bay; and a solar bay installation system configured to pick, hold, and position one or more solar bays to install in a solar array.

A renewable energy production system includes a plurality of solar panels and a torque tube. The torque tube has an exterior shape defined by an arcuate surface and a flat surface connected to the arcuate surface. The plurality of solar panels are coupled to the flat surface. A plurality of support columns is used to support the torque tube.

A tray table assembly for a vehicle includes a tray shroud. The shroud includes a table surface. A post is coupled to the shroud. The shroud is configured to slide forward and rearward along the post. A torque tube is coupled to the post. Ends of the torque tube are rotatably coupled to the one or more pivot connections. A movable wall is on the post. The movable wall is configured to move into a first stowed position and a second position configured to support a personal electronic device. Some embodiments include a cup holder in or connected to the post.

A solar panel installation system comprising a support clamp installation vehicle capable of being placed on a torque tube of a solar panel support assembly, and operating on the torque tube to install one or more torque tube clamps onto the torque tube from an overhead position. The solar panel installation system comprises a hopper, a drive system operable to engage a torque tube and to facilitate locomotion of the installation vehicle on the torque tube, and a clamp dispensing system comprising a clamp feed system and a clamp placement system. The solar panel installation system further comprises a control system in communication with the support clamp installation vehicle, and operable to control operation of the drive system and the clamp dispensing system. The solar panel installation system further comprises a solar panel installation vehicle that can be operated in a coordinated manner with the support clamp installation vehicle.

A solar tracker assembly is provided which includes a support column, a torque tube or torsion beam connected to the support column, a mounting mechanism attached to the torque tube or torsion beam, a drive system connected to the torque tube or torsion beam, and a spring counter-balance assembly connected to the torque tube or torsion beam. An exemplary spring counter-balance assembly comprises a bearing housing and a bushing disposed within the bearing housing and configured to be slideably mounted onto the torque tube or torsion beam, and one or more compressible cords made of a flexible material. The compressible cords are located between the bushing and the bearing housing and provide damping during rotational movement of the solar tracker assembly.

The application is suitable for the technical field of dismounting of torsion tube, and provides a dismounting method of torsion tube of airplane footrest. The dismounting steps of the torsion tube comprise: moving the inner tube towards the first bushing, cutting off the part of the inner tube exposed to the outer tube through the first bushing; moving the inner tube towards the second bushing, so that at least part of the inner wall of the first bushing is exposed to the inner tube; fixedly connecting the plug in the first bushing; applying force to the plug, separating the plug and the first bushing from the outer tube together, and taking out the inner tube; fixedly connecting the plug in the second bushing; applying force to the plug, separating the plug and the second bushing from the outer tube. In the application, the cooperation structure of the outer tube and the inner tube is used to cut off part of the inner tube, so that the first bushing is exposed to the inner tube, the plug is fixed with the first bushing, the force point of the first bushing is increased, the operator can separate the plug and the first bushing from the outer tube, the dismounting of the torsion tube is completed without damaging the structure of the outer tube, and the replacement cost of the torsion tube is reduced.

A floating solar photovoltaic array torque tube tracker assembly, including: a plurality of floats; solar PV modules mounted on top of the plurality of floats; and a rotation control system for rotating the floats or torque tubes passing through the floats to tilt the solar PV modules in a direction to track movement of the sun.

A mounting rail for securing photovoltaic (PV) modules to an underlying support structure, such as a torque tube. The mounting rail may include a body and a bracket that is attached to the body and configured to be secured around at least a portion of the support structure.

This invention relates to the field of tracking bracket technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic tracking bracket, comprising a torque tube, wherein several torque tubes are combined together in the length direction to form a continuous structure; a support base, wherein the support base is provided with a first locking region and a second locking region; a lock head, rotatably disposed below the torque tubes, wherein the torque tubes have a passing state and a first locking state when passing the support base, the lock head cooperates with the first locking region or the second locking region on the support base to form the first locking state; in the passing state, the lock head passes the support base in an inclined state; in the first locking state, the lock head abuts against the first locking region or the second locking region to prevent the torque tubes from continuing to rotate; the torque tubes switch between the passing state and the first locking state by rotating in the opposite direction; a rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed below the torque tubes, and the torque tubes are rotatably connected to the support base through the rotating mechanism so that the torque tubes are positioned above the support base.

A torque tube interface for securing a torque tube to a support pile in a photovoltaic system may include a bearing housing configured to be secured to a support pile. The bearing housing may define an aperture and a housing slot. The torque tube interface may also include a bearing, which may be positioned substantially within the aperture such that the bearing is able to rotate within the bearing housing. The torque tube interface may also include a bifurcated stop which includes a first ring portion and a second ring portion that may connect and define an enclosed ring that may be secured around a torque tube and positioned at least partially within the bearing housing. The bifurcated stop may also include a limiter that is configured to extend through the housing and bearing slots to limit the amount that the torque tube may rotate.

A compact linear actuator having a long stroke is provided. An actuator housing houses a motor having a tubular shaft and a ball nut, both of which are rotatable about an axis. The motor shaft and ball nut are axially spaced and a torque transfer assembly transfers torque from the motor shaft to the ball nut. The assembly includes a torque transfer tube having a first axial end coupled to the motor shaft and a second axial end coupled to a coupling between the tube and ball nut. A ball screw extends through at least a portion of the motor shaft, the tube and the ball nut and outward from the housing and moves along the axis responsive to rotation of the ball nut. The coupling is axially spaced from, and configured for movement along the axis relative to, the tube to prevent transfer of axial loads to the tube.

A braking device for a wheel pivotally mounted on a shaft, comprising a rotor assembly having at least one element for rotationally connecting to the wheel, a stator assembly, and a torque tube engaged in the stator assembly and arranged to be fixedly mounted around the shaft, with at least one tenon projecting outward from the torque tube to rotationally connect the torque tube and the stator assembly and allow torque transmission between the torque tube and the stator assembly, the tenon being separate from the torque tube and arranged to be removable relative to the torque tube. (Figure from the abbreviation: Fig. 3)

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent coiled tubing, in particular to a framework type intelligent coiled tubing structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The intelligent continuous oil pipe overcomes the defects of an existing continuous oil pipe, can provide electric energy and a detection channel for a downhole tool, achieves the function of the intelligent continuous oil pipe, can be matched with operation of an injection head, can bear pressure outside the pipe, torque, pressure inside the pipe, axial tension and pressure, and is simple in structure and easy to machine, maintain and detect.

A solar array row includes a first panel section including a first frame tube and a first photovoltaic panel connected to the first torque tube and a second panel section including a second frame tube and a second photovoltaic panel connected to the second torque tube. The row further includes a drive engaged with the first frame tube and a cabling system including a cable connecting the first panel section to the second panel section. The cable translates rotational force on the first frame tube to the second frame tube such that, when the drive is actuated, the first frame tube rotates about a first rotational axis and the second frame tube rotates about a second rotational axis offset from the first rotational axis.

The utility model discloses a buoy for a buoy liquid level meter, which belongs to the technical field of buoy liquid level meters and comprises a converter, a torque tube component and a connecting component. The buoy body is arranged at the bottom end of the connecting assembly, an extending cylinder is arranged at the bottom end of the buoy body, a mounting ring is arranged at the bottom end of the inner wall of the buoy body, and the bottom end of the mounting ring is located in the extending cylinder; the fixing ring is arranged on the outer side of the extension cylinder; according to the utility model, the volume of the buoy can be flexibly adjusted through the mounting ring arranged in the buoy and the extension cylinder arranged at the bottom end of the buoy, and further, the bottom area of the buoy can be accurately adjusted through mounting a plurality of extension plates capable of freely moving at the bottom end of the extension cylinder; therefore, the buoy can adapt to and measure liquid with different densities or viscosities, the measurement precision of the buoy liquid level meter under various working conditions is greatly guaranteed, the measurement accuracy of the buoy liquid level meter is improved, and the wide applicability and flexibility of the buoy liquid level meter in practical application are remarkably enhanced.

A solar tracker system having support piers including a first support pier and a second support pier. Each of the first and second support piers include a lower portion having a first ground pile and a second ground pile, respectively, and an upper portion having a first angled leg and a second angled leg coupled to each other proximate a top of the upper portion. The upper portion coupled to the lower portion via a first attachment joint and a second attachment joint, and the upper portion configured to rotate relative to the lower portion via the first attachment joint and the second attachment joint. The solar tracker system further including a torque tube rotatably supported by the support piers, a plurality of solar modules coupled to the torque tube, and a drive motor configured to cause the torque tube to rotate.

The invention discloses a motor control method, device and system of a photovoltaic tracking support and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that motor parameters of a motor and transmission parameters of a transmission mechanism are obtained, the motor parameters at least comprise the Hall pulse number corresponding to the unit rotation angle of the motor, and the transmission parameters at least comprise the transmission ratio between a motor output shaft and a torque tube; based on the Hall pulse number and the transmission ratio corresponding to the unit rotation angle of the motor, establishing a mapping relation between the rotation angle of the motor and the rotation angle of the torque tube, and based on the mapping relation, converting the target rotation angle of the torque tube into a target rotation angle of the motor and a target Hall pulse number corresponding to the target rotation angle of the motor; and obtaining a torque tube target rotation angle parameter, converting the torque tube target rotation angle parameter into an operation condition instruction including a motor target rotation angle and a target Hall pulse number according to the mapping relation, adjusting a driving parameter of the motor based on the operation condition instruction, and driving the motor to rotate. According to the invention, the accuracy of photovoltaic tracking support motor control can be improved.

To provide a joining structure and a joining method dispensing with torque management of fastening of a tapping screw and improving design.SOLUTION: A joint structure for joining a mullion 10 of a curtain wall and a transom 20 includes a backup material 51 provided inside an end portion of the transom 20, a first sealing material 61 provided in an end portion space of the transom 20 formed by the end portion of the transom 20 and the backup material 51, and a second sealing material 62 applied so as to straddle the end portion of the transom 20 and the first sealing material 61. The second sealing material 62 is arranged around the joining part of the mullion 10 and the transom 20, and the backup material 51 is not exposed to the outside in the joining part of the mullion 10 and the transom 20, and is housed inside the joining part of the mullion 10 and the transom 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

A solar tracing system includes a torque tube, a first single frame structure coupled to the torque tube, and a second single frame structure coupled to the torque tube. The first single frame structure includes first frame structure first and second module receptacles at opposite sides of the first frame structure, a first pair of solar modules received at the first frame structure first and second module receptacles, a first frame structure coupling flange, and a first frame structure coupling flange receptacle. The second single frame structure includes second frame structure first and second module receptacles at opposite sides of the second frame structure, a second pair of solar modules received at the second frame structure first and second module receptacles, a second frame structure coupling flange, and a second frame structure coupling flange receptacle.

A solar tracker centrifugal locking apparatus includes a centrifugal locking device and first and second cable members. Each of the first and second cable members is connected to the centrifugal locking device and configured to connect to a torque tube. The centrifugal locking device is configured such that when the torque tube rotates in a first rotational direction at a rotational velocity below a first direction torque tube rotational velocity threshold, the centrifugal locking device is in an unlocked state to release the first cable member and receive the second cable member. And the centrifugal locking device is configured such that when the torque tube rotates in the first rotational direction at a rotational velocity at or above the first direction torque tube rotational velocity threshold, the centrifugal locking device is in a locked state to prevent further release of the first cable member.

A counterbalance assembly in a photovoltaic tracking system may include a top bracket secured to a torque tube such that the top bracket rotates with the torque tube about an axis of rotation between a first rotational limit in a first direction and a second rotational limit in a second direction. The assembly may include a bottom bracket secured to a column supporting the torque tube and a stretchable member with a top end connected to the top bracket and a bottom end connected to the bottom bracket. The assembly may include a means for limiting a restorative force applied by the stretchable member to less than a threshold level while the torque tube is between the first and second rotational limits. The means may include a pin-and-slot connection in the top and / or bottom brackets or a linkage between the stretchable member and the top and / or bottom brackets.

A control rod drive mechanism having a torque tube, a control rod assembly including a connecting rod disposed within the torque tube and including an annular collar defining a key slot, an elongated key that is slidably receivable within the key slot, a lock cam assembly rotatably secured to a top end of the connecting rod and including a locking cam, and a holdout collar disposed non-rotatably within the torque tube, the holdout collar including a locking recess with an entry slot, wherein in a first axial position the lock cam assembly is rotatable with respect to the torque tube, and a second axial position the lock cam assembly is non-rotatable with respect to the torque tube.

The present invention involves a single-axis solar tracker and its drive system having a balanced crank-throw design for mounting photovoltaic panels, and in turn eliminating the need for an underlying traditional mounting bracket, mounting pivot, and / or torque tube. Each photovoltaic panel row rotates about one common rotation axis, while photovoltaic panels are segmented into discrete subsets mounted to simple fixed support bars extended away from the row's central rotation axis in a horizontally opposed crank-throw configuration. The drive mechanism has at least one rotary actuator within or at one or more ends of the row, such as an enclosed stepper slew motor, whose rotation axis defines the common rotational axis of the row.

The present application relates to a kind of pre-assembled photovoltaic string transport vehicle, including vehicle chassis and at least one clamping mechanism group, each clamping mechanism group includes at least two clamping mechanisms arranged at intervals;Clamping mechanism includes vertical column that can be vertically supported on vehicle chassis and torque tube chuck supported at the top of vertical column, torque tube chuck includes a pair of L-shaped clamps for supporting and clamping torque tube to keep pre-assembled photovoltaic string in vertical posture;When torque tube is supported and clamped, the horizontal plate of a pair of L-shaped clamps is supported on the bottom side of torque tube, one vertical plate in a pair of L-shaped clamps is tightly attached on the side of torque tube opposite photovoltaic module, and the other vertical plate in a pair of L-shaped clamps is inserted into the gap between torque tube and photovoltaic module and tightly attached on the side of torque tube facing photovoltaic module.The present application can realize the vertical loading of photovoltaic string, save the space occupation of photovoltaic string in the width direction of vehicle, and reduce the influence of photovoltaic string due to jolt in the process of vehicle running.