Photovoltaic Support Stand Assembly With Prefabricated Inclined Beam

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Solution Overview

Problem

Erection systems for photovoltaic open-space support stands are time-consuming and require meticulous work due to the complex manipulation and adjustment of link joints and components for correct inclination and positioning.

Innovation Solution

A prefabricated assembly group comprising an inclined beam and link attachment extensions, which are nonrotatably longitudinally guided and pivotally connected to the column and brace, allowing for easier and quicker assembly by reducing the need for on-site adjustments and manipulations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional link joints with separate attachment extensions are used, then the support stand can be assembled, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and requires meticulous work

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the inclined beam and link attachment extensions into a single prefabricated assembly group. The link attachment extensions are permanently and nonrotatably attached to the inclined beam at factory-defined standard positions, eliminating the need for separate attachment operations on-site. This merging of components directly reduces installation time and simplifies the assembly process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The link attachment extensions are pre-positioned and permanently fixed to the inclined beam at the factory during manufacturing. This preliminary action ensures that the extensions are already at the correct standard positions before delivery to the construction site, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site adjustments and manipulations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If multiple separate components are assembled on-site, then flexibility is maintained, but the complexity of assembly increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the inclined beam and link attachment extensions into a single prefabricated assembly group, the patent reduces the number of separate components that must be handled and assembled on-site. This decreases assembly complexity while maintaining the functional flexibility of the support stand through the pivotable connections to the column and brace.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If link attachment extensions are movable for adjustment, then positioning flexibility is achieved, but the assembly process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning flexibilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The link attachment extensions are pre-positioned at standard positions on the inclined beam during factory manufacturing. This preliminary action provides the necessary positioning flexibility for different installation scenarios while eliminating the need for complex on-site adjustment mechanisms, thereby reducing assembly complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8550419B2Erection system for a photovoltaic open-space installation support stand
Publication Date: 2013.10.08 SCHLETTER INTERNATIONAL BV
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AI summary

The present invention is directed to an erection system for a photovoltaic open-space installation support stand and a method for assembling this type of erection system. The present erection systems provide a permanently settable inclination favorable for generating solar power for the photovoltaic equipment on open ground with linear bearings.