Module holder for solar modules and assembly with multiple module holders
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar module carriers are inflexible, require significant space for storage and transport, have fixed angles of inclination, and cannot be easily reduced in size, making them inefficient and impractical for varying installation conditions.
Innovation Solution
A modular carrier system with a base plate featuring indentations and supports with knobs, allowing for adjustable angles and easy stacking, and the ability to overlap base plates for form-fit connections, enabling flexible arrangement and reduced base area as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a fixed one-piece support structure is used, then manufacturing is simple, but adaptability and flexibility are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent components: a base plate with recesses and separate supports with studs. These segments can be manufactured separately using simple processes, then assembled together. This segmentation maintains manufacturing simplicity while enabling flexibility in assembly configurations and adaptability to different installation conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a fixed one-piece design to a dynamic modular system where supports can be positioned at different locations on the base plate and arranged at various angles. The plug-in connection system allows the structure to be configured dynamically based on specific installation requirements, improving adaptability while keeping individual components simple to manufacture.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a complete support structure is used, then stability is ensured, but storage and transport space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the support structure into a base plate and separate supports that can be detached, the system can be disassembled into compact components for storage and transport. The supports with studs can be stored separately from the base plate, significantly reducing the volume required for storage and transport while maintaining structural stability during installation through the plug-in connection system.
Solution Approach 2:
The supports can be positioned to nest within or alongside the base plate structure when not in use, optimizing storage space. The modular design allows components to be compacted together in a space-efficient manner during storage and transport, while fully assembling into a stable configuration during installation.
3Area of stationary object
If the base area is reduced, then space utilization improves, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate is designed with multiple recesses positioned at different locations, allowing supports to be selected and assembled only where needed. This segmentation enables the use of a smaller base area by activating only the necessary support positions, while the standardized recess-stud interface keeps assembly straightforward despite the reduced footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate with its grid of recesses serves multiple functions: it provides a standardized mounting surface for various support configurations, enables flexible positioning options, and allows for reduced base area usage by selecting only the necessary recess locations. The universal recess design works with all supports, simplifying assembly regardless of the specific configuration chosen.
4Ease of operation
If supports are fixed in position, then assembly is simple, but adaptability to different angles and positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into a base plate with multiple recesses and separate supports with studs. This segmentation allows supports to be easily attached at different positions and angles by simply plugging them into the appropriate recesses, maintaining assembly ease while providing position flexibility. The standardized interface keeps the assembly process simple despite the increased adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from fixed support positions to a dynamic configuration where supports can be positioned at various locations on the base plate and arranged at different angles. The plug-in connection system enables this dynamic positioning while keeping the assembly process straightforward, as supports can be easily attached, detached, and repositioned without complex fastening procedures.
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AI summary
The module carrier for solar modules according to the invention comprises a base plate (1) with recesses (1.1) and several supports (10-1, ... 10-n; 20-1, ... 20-n), each of the supports (10-1, ... 10-n; 20-1, ... 20-n) having a plug-in area (30) with several studs (31) on its underside. The plug-in area (30) is designed such that the studs (31) can be plugged into the recesses (1.1) of the base plate (1).