Foldable PV Bracket Assembly for Integrated Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Photovoltaic systems face challenges with separate packaging of sub-products, leading to increased warehouse logistics costs and inconvenient on-site assembly due to low pre-mounting degrees.
Innovation Solution
A photovoltaic system with a bracket that includes inclined support rods and support rod assemblies, allowing for pre-assembled folding for integrated packaging, and on-site assembly through fasteners, reducing warehouse logistics costs and enhancing mounting convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If sub-products are separately packaged, then packaging flexibility is improved, but warehouse logistics cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the bracket and photovoltaic assembly into a single integrated packaging unit. The bracket is designed with foldable support rods that can be collapsed into a compact configuration, allowing both components to occupy the same packaging space without requiring separate packaging operations, thereby eliminating secondary sorting and reducing logistics costs
Solution Approach 2:
The support rod assembly is designed to nest within itself when folded. The first support rod and second support rod can be folded toward each other, with components nesting within the structural envelope created by the folded brackets, achieving space-efficient integrated packaging
2Ease of operation
If pre-mounting degree is increased, then on-site assembly convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is pre-assembled with the photovoltaic assembly at the factory, including pre-attached connection components and pre-configured hinge positions. This preliminary assembly eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly operations, as the bracket arrives ready-to-install with minimal assembly steps required
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is segmented into modular components (first support rod, second support rod, connection components) that can be independently manufactured and then quickly assembled using standardized interfaces. This segmentation allows for simplified on-site assembly while maintaining structural integrity
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AI summary
Provided are a photovoltaic system and a method for packaging the same. The photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic assembly and a bracket. The bracket includes an inclined support rod and a support rod assembly. The inclined support rod is connected to the back side of the photovoltaic assembly. The support rod assembly includes a first support rod and a second support rod.The support rod assembly is configured to connect to an exterior structure. Therefore, the photovoltaic system can be folded for storage and can be convenient to mount on site, achieving integrated packaging, eliminating secondary sorting and packaging in a warehouse and effectively reducing the warehouse logistics cost.