Rail fixing assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rail connecting structures for solar photovoltaic modules lack adjustability in angle and height, leading to increased construction costs, complexity, and prolonged installation times due to the need for re-fixing bases and complicated on-site splicing processes.
Innovation Solution
A rail fixing assembly comprising a base, pressing blocks, a movable clamping block, and a fixing part, which allows for fine adjustments in angle and height through a rotating and sliding mechanism, with corrugations for enhanced stability and pre-assembled components for rapid installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed rail connecting structure is used, then the structure is simple, but angle and height cannot be adjusted requiring base re-fixing
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing block is designed to be movable within the base rather than fixed, allowing it to adjust its position and orientation. The movable clamping block can slide along guide grooves and rotate within a certain angle range, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to different installation requirements without requiring base re-fixing
Solution Approach 2:
The rail fixing assembly is divided into independent functional modules: a base, a movable pressing block, a movable clamping block, and a rail block. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while maintaining overall adjustability, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity
2Manufacturing precision
If bases are re-fixed to achieve alignment, then positioning accuracy is improved, but construction cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing block can change its positional parameters (location within the base) and orientational parameters (angle of inclination) to achieve precise alignment. This parameter adjustability eliminates the need for costly base re-fixing operations while maintaining high positioning accuracy for the rail blocks
3Manufacturing precision
If a complicated fixing mechanism is used, then positioning precision is improved, but construction speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping block and pressing block are pre-assembled with guide grooves and sliding mechanisms that enable quick adjustment. The corrugations are pre-formed on the pressing block surfaces, and the clamping blocks are pre-configured with moving mechanisms, allowing for rapid positioning and securing of rail blocks without complex on-site assembly procedures
4Adaptability or versatility
If on-site splicing is performed, then adaptability is improved, but installation time is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The movable clamping block with sliding and rotating capabilities enables quick adaptation to different rail positions and angles during on-site splicing. The dynamic adjustment mechanism allows workers to make necessary adjustments without time-consuming re-fixing operations, maintaining site adaptability while reducing installation time
Solution Approach 2:
The movable pressing block acts as an intermediary element between the fixed base and the rail blocks. It provides the necessary adjustment capability for on-site splicing while simplifying the connection process, thereby reducing installation time compared to direct fixed connections that would require re-fixing
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and efficient construction by allowing adjustable angles and heights within specific ranges, improving installation speed and stability, and facilitating rapid assembly on-site with pre-assembled components.
Implementation Method 1
the friction force is improved, and the engagement is more stable
Implementation Method 2
the friction force is improved, and the engagement is more stable
Implementation Method 3
certain conductivity and friction force are increased, and relative sliding of the rail block and a connecting strip is prevented
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a rail fixing assembly, configured to fix a rail formed by connecting rail blocks, and including a base, pressing blocks, a movable clamping block and a fixing part; an installation groove is formed in the base, the pressing block is disposed above the base, an installation hole is formed in the pressing block, the lower end of the movable clamping block is inserted into the installation groove after passing through the installation hole and may move or rotate in the installation groove; the rail block is installed at the upper end of the movable clamping block, the movable clamping block moves or rotates in the installation groove to realize displacement or angle adjustment, the side wall of the rail block abuts against the pressing block. The application is convenient for fine adjustment during rail installation, so as to enable the installation more convenient and improve the installation efficiency.