Support for solar panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar panel support systems are inefficiently assembled, inflexible, and not suitable for various panel sizes, leading to installation challenges and potential corrosion due to improper hole punching, making them inconvenient and difficult to reconfigure.
Innovation Solution
A support system comprising perpendicular brackets with specific clamping and loading portions, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, and featuring a frame that disperses weight securely, enabling flexible installation and adaptation to different panel sizes and locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If C-type steel skeletons with pre-punched holes are used for solar panel installation, then the installation process is simplified, but the holes may not correspond with the solar panel locking holes requiring reprocessing that destroys the galvanized layer and causes corrosion
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is divided into multiple modular components including first and second brackets, connection pieces, and mounting pieces that can be assembled without pre-punched holes. This segmentation allows flexible configuration to match different solar panel hole patterns without reprocessing the galvanized steel skeletons.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is designed with pre-configured connection pieces and mounting pieces that have integrated hole patterns matching solar panel requirements. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for field reprocessing of the galvanized steel skeletons, preserving their corrosion resistance while enabling proper solar panel attachment.
2Ease of manufacture
If C-type steel skeletons are used with fixed hole patterns, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different solar panel sizes and spacing is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support system employs adjustable and reconfigurable components including connection pieces with multiple hole positions and mounting pieces that can be arranged in different configurations. This dynamic design allows the same support structure to adapt to various solar panel sizes and hole spacing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is designed as a universal solution that can accommodate different solar panel types and sizes through standardized connection interfaces and adjustable mounting configurations. The same basic support structure can be adapted to various applications without requiring custom-manufactured components.
3Stability of the object's composition
If C-type steel skeletons are assembled with fixed configurations, then structural stability is achieved, but flexibility for future extension and reconfiguration is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is segmented into modular components that can be independently assembled and configured. This modular design provides both structural stability through proper connection mechanisms and flexibility for future extensions by allowing additional components to be added without disturbing existing stable connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system incorporates pre-designed connection interfaces and mounting points that enable both immediate structural stability and future adaptability. These preliminary configurations include adjustable elements and standardized interfaces that allow reconfiguration while maintaining structural integrity.
4Reliability
If professional installation of C-type steel skeletons is required, then proper installation is ensured, but assembly efficiency and cost are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is divided into simple, pre-configured modular components with intuitive connection mechanisms. This segmentation enables DIY assembly by homeowners or general contractors without requiring specialized professional installation skills, thereby improving assembly efficiency while maintaining installation quality through straightforward connection procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is designed to be self-explanatory and easy to assemble without requiring professional installers. The modular components feature intuitive connection mechanisms and standardized interfaces that allow end-users to perform the installation themselves, eliminating the need for specialized professional services while ensuring proper installation through clear design.
Data Source
AI summary
A support for solar panels disclosed in the present invention comprises: a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket has a first frame for supporting a solar panel. The second bracket is arranged perpendicular to the first bracket and has a second frame connected to the first bracket. The first frame comprises a first clamping portion and a loading portion. The first bracket is clipped into the first clamping portion. The loading portion is provided for supporting the solar panel. The second frame comprises a second clamping portion and a third clamping portion. The first bracket is clipped into the second clamping portion. The second bracket is clipped into the third clamping portion. Since the two brackets arranged perpendicular to each other are respectively associated with a frame of particular function, the support can be efficiently and simply assembled.